40th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210307327 | C3-C5 N-ALKYL-GAMMA-BUTYROLACTAM-CONTAINING AN ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Method of reducing the microbial load on a surface contaminated with microbes, the method comprising (a) identifying a surface in need of microbial reduction; and (b) applying an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition to the surface for a contact time and at a temperature sufficient to reduce the microbial load by at least 50%, wherein the antimicrobial composition comprises:
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20210307328 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOYBEAN RUST FUNGUS HAVING RESISTANCE AGAINST Qo SITE INHIBITOR - The present invention provides a method for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L on mitochondrial cytochrome b protein, by applying a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by the following Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 or Q5 (in the formulae, ● represents a binding site to benzene ring); X represents an oxygen atom or NH; L represents CH | 2021-10-07 |
20210307329 | Herbicidal Composition - Herbicide compositions comprising one or more herbicides, an effervescent agent and optionally one or more excipients, wherein the herbicide is preferably one or more protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors are disclosed. Methods of their use in controlling aquatic plants which may be floating, emergent and/or submerged in or on a body of water are also disclosed. Methods of making the herbicide compositions, optionally in discrete solid forms or dissolved in aqueous formulations, are also disclosed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307330 | Microbicidal System - The invention provides a system for sanitizing fluids such as water and air. In particular, the invention provides a combination of solid chlorhexidine and a polymer matrix, for which effluents are essentially free of leached chlorhexidine. The systems enable rapid disinfecting of fluids, including in line at the point of use, and can be employed for both high volume applications and disposable single-use applications. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307331 | HERBICIDE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ETHOXYLATED LECITHIN - The invention provides herbicidal compositions and methods for weed control with the herbicidal compositions comprising auxin or auxin-like herbicide and ethoxylated lecithin. The undesired vegetation may be controlled using the herbicidal compositions and methods within and without damage to agricultural crops, turf grasses, or ornamental plants. The herbicidal compositions and methods of use disclosed provide for the improvement in post-emergence undesired vegetation control. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307332 | POLYMER-STABILIZED AQUEOUS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SOLUTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide are stabilized by at least one polymeric stabilizer selected from phosphino polycarboxylic acids, poly(acrylic acid)-acrylamidoalkylpropane sulfonic acid co-polymers and poly(acrylic acid)-acrylamidoalkylpropane sulfonic acid-sulfonated styrene terpolymers. The polymer-stabilized hydrogen peroxide solutions have applications in aseptic packaging, electronics manufacture, and pulp and paper bleaching. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307333 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING CORN YIELD - The present invention provides yield and early vigor enhancing compositions comprising | 2021-10-07 |
20210307334 | Dominikia sp. STRAIN, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING IT AND USES - The strain of fungus | 2021-10-07 |
20210307335 | MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN - A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The first oven includes a cooking cavity and is configured to provide a plurality of non-laminar streams of heated air to the cooking cavity. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307336 | METHOD FOR COOKING IN A MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE - A method for cooking is disclosed. In response to an oven being selected to cook a food item, a determination is made whether or not any oven is being engaged in cooking. If no oven is being engaged in cooking, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the selected oven. If one oven is currently being engaged in cooking, then another determination is made whether or not the total current demand by the two ovens to cook respective food items exceeds a predetermined current limitation under temperature-control mode. If the total current demand does not exceed the predetermined current limitation, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. If the total current demand exceeds the predetermined current limitation, then time-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307337 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING DOUGH ALONG A CONVEYING SECTION - A system for conveying dough along a conveying section comprises at least one dough-conveying element that defines a conveying section of a defined total length. The conveying section has a first conveying section portion, in which dough conveyable along the conveying section can be placed on the dough conveying element, a second conveying section portion connected downstream of the first conveying section portion, in which the cross-sectional geometry of the dough conveyable or conveyed along the conveying section can be altered, and a third conveying section portion connected downstream of the second conveying section portion, in which conveyable or conveyed dough with an altered cross-sectional geometry can be conveyed towards a transfer region, in which the conveyable or conveyed dough can be transferred to a dough-processing system that can be or is connected downstream of the system. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307338 | THERMALLY INHIBITED GRAIN - A method of thermally inhibiting starch or flour is provided. The method involves thermally or non-thermally dehydrating a grain to anhydrous or substantially anhydrous, and then heat treating this dehydrated grain. The heat treated dehydrated grain is then milled, producing thermally inhibited flour and/or starch. Using this method, the shelf life of the resulting thermally inhibited whole grain flour is extended compared whole grain flours that are thermally inhibited after milling. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307339 | MICROWAVEABLE FROZEN BREADED FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to a process of manufacturing a microwaveable frozen breaded food product, said method comprising
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20210307340 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MEAT PRODUCTS - A device for producing meat products includes an assembly formed from a plurality of walls maintainable in a fixed relationship to one another during a joining operation, surfaces of the plurality of walls defining work surfaces disposed to surround raw pieces of meat placed therein to be joined. A drive mechanism is configured to drive the assembly, which can form a cooking container such as a cooking box, along a first axis in a reciprocating movement of at least 10 mm along the first axis at frequency of at least 1 Hz and to drive the assembly along a second axis in a reciprocating movement of at least 10 mm along the second axis at frequency of at least 1 Hz, wherein the first axis and the second axis are angled with respect to each other, and the drive mechanism drives the assembly at different frequencies along the first and second axes. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307341 | System and Process for Picking Up and Transporting a Casing - There is provided a system and a process for picking up and transporting a casing of indefinite length into relationship with a device, such as a device for measuring the diameter of the casing. The process comprises the steps: i) placing the casing on a support; ii) directing an actuated arm equipped with a finger towards the casing; iii) moving the actuated arm away from the support and activating rollers to coil the casing onto the finger; and iv) moving the finger with the casing to a device, such as a device for measuring the diameter thereof, and decoiling the casing to transfer it to the device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307342 | RIGID SHIRRED FOOD CASING ARTICLES, AND RELATED METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Rigid shirred food casing articles (e.g., shirred sticks of casing material) include a cohesion-enhancing solution applied to at least one surface of the casing material. The cohesion-enhancing solution comprises at least one polysaccharide (e.g., dextrin) and a predominantly non-aqueous solvent (e.g., comprising propylene glycol). The coherency-enhancing solution comprises less than 50 wt. % water. Related methods and compositions are also disclosed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307343 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING POULTRY - An arrangement, apparatus and method for conveying poultry is provided. The arrangement transfers slaughtered poultry between conveying lines and has at least one rotary device for conveying suspended poultry along a curved conveying path with suspension mounts, each designed to hold a poultry body by both legs. A linear motor conveying device with a guide rail, which comprises a linear drive, forms a circulating conveying path and has runners, each arranged to be separately controllable and movable along the guide rai by the linear drive. A holding element is designed to accommodate one poultry leg at a time, with one of the holding elements arranged on each runner. The rotary device and the linear motor conveying device are arranged such that, in a transfer region, the curved conveying path at least partially overlaps with a curved portion of the circulating conveying path in order to transfer the poultry. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307344 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A BIRD FOR CONSUMPTION - A bird cleaning machine is provided that enables a user to cut through a body of a bird from inside out to remove internal organs and parts (breast) of a bird such as a dove. In a particular illustrative embodiment of the invention, a bird cleaning machine includes but is not limited to a vertical guide spear rod, a back spreader bar, two side blades, wing flanges, a bird holding plate, a spring and a foot lever. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307345 | A METHOD FOR FREEZING FOOD ITEMS - Method and device for freezing food items in a gradual process, where the food items are first put through under-cooling before the food items are placed in a container or receptacle for freezing. The method and device are particularly suitable for freezing freshly slaughtered and bled fish for later processing. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307346 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FERMENTED MILK SOFT CHEEESE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a process for producing a fermented milk soft cheese product comprising the steps of a) Providing a first milk base, b) Optionally subjecting the first milk base to a concentration step to obtain a concentrated first milk base, c) Adding a first starter culture comprising at least one EPS producing lactic acid bacterium strain, d) Fermenting the concentrated first milk base for a period of time until a target pH is reached to obtain an EPS-containing fermented milk composition, e) Mixing the EPS-containing fermented milk composition with one or more other ingredients, if any, selected from the group consisting of a milk fat composition, a second fermented milk composition and one or more additives, to obtain a fermented milk mixture, and f) Subjecting the fermented milk mixture to heat treatment to obtain a fermented milk soft cheese product. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307347 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING POLYLACTIC ACID (PLA) FROM CHEESE WHEY - The application discloses a method for obtaining polylactic acid (PLA) from cheese whey, which comprises, inter alia, steps of deproteinisation and inoculation, fermentation, separation, polymerisation and drying. The claimed method includes the use of microorganisms such as | 2021-10-07 |
20210307348 | FAT SPREAD PRODUCT, PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND ITS USE AS TABLE SPREAD OR IN BAKERY - A fat spread product including: at least 5% by weight of water; and from 10% to 95% by weight of a fat composition, wherein the fat composition included: from 10% to 100% by weight of an intraesterified fat or an interesterified fat blend, including HSHO sunflower oil or a fraction derived from HSHO sunflower oil; at most 85% by weight of at least one liquid oil or liquid oil mixture; and at most 5% by weight of at least one fat soluble additive. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307349 | FORMULATIONS OF PHOSPHOLIPID COMPRISING OMEGA FATTY ACIDS - Disclosed herein are stabilized powder and aqueous formulations comprising a phospholipid comprising omega fatty acid and a micelle-forming surfactant. In one embodiment, the formulation further comprises a water soluble reducing agent, and/or a metal chelator, and/or a metal bisulfite reducing agent, or combinations thereof, wherein the formulation remains substantially clear and stable when stored at or below room temperature for a period of at least 6 months or at least 12 months; and methods for preparing these formulations. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307350 | TEA SOLID COMPOSITION AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - A tea solid composition comprising a mixture of finely ground tea, a binding agent and water, wherein the mixture forms a tea solid composition in response to heating and subsequent cooling in a mold. The tea solid composition may further include at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a sweetener, a ground spice, a flavor extract, a powdered milk product, a color additive and a thickener. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307351 | RAISED BOTTOM COLD BREWER - Disclosed is a raised bottom cold brewing system comprising a bucket having a top side, a cavity, a platform within the cavity, and a bottom side, a lid configured to be placed on top side of the bucket, and a faucet. The bottom side of the bucket includes a raised bottom and a channel surrounding the raised bottom, the platform includes a plurality of openings, and the faucet is below the platform and above the raised bottom and channel. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307352 | CLOSURES FOR LIQUID-DISPENSING CONTAINERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SUCH CLOSURES - A closure can include a base having an opening. The base can be connected to a container such that a liquid in the container, for example a creamer, is pourable through the opening of the closure into a beverage cup. The closure can include an overcap having a plug, and the plug can seal the opening when the overcap is in a closed position relative to the base. A hinge can connect the overcap to the base and be biased to establish and maintain an angle of the overcap when the overcap moves out of the closed position. Liquid retained on the overcap during opening of the overcap can then fall directly into the beverage cup during pouring due to the angle of the overcap in the open position. Any retained liquid ingredient that falls from the overcap onto the base can be confined within a ring on the base. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307353 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING TEMPERING TIME FOR DEPOSITED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - A method is provided for making a molten, deposited confectionery product, such as a chewing gum. In some embodiments, a chewing gum composition containing at least a gum base, flavor and at least two sugar alcohols is mixed by conventional means. The chewing gum composition is then melted and deposited, for example, into a mold formed in a packaging blister. The deposited gum is then heat tempered at an elevated temperature for a period of time. The heat tempering process reduces tempering time required before the deposited chewing gum piece can be cleanly removed from the mold and enjoyed by a consumer. A product of the method also is provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307354 | ADVANCED ENCAPSULATION PROCESS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM A CHEWING GUM - A chewing gum component for use in a chewing gum composition is provided including a component body and a plurality of regions of at least one active ingredient encapsulated within an encapsulating material. The plurality of regions is disposed within said component body. Less than 15% of an average active concentration in said component body is in contact with an exterior surface of said component body. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307355 | AUTOMATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING PROTEIN POWDER MEAL, OMEGA 3 OIL AND PURIFIED DISTILLED WATER FROM ANIMAL TISSUE - The present invention describes a method and an automatic system for recovering protein powder meal, crude and pure omega-3 oil and purified distilled water from a mixture of animal tissue processed in a filter-drier-reaction tank. Animal tissue, for example fish, and organic solvent are directly or indirectly fed into the filter-drier-reaction tank. The filter-drier-reaction tank mixes, heats, and separates solid and heavy liquid portions of the mixture, the organic solvents are automatically recycled back in to the system after distillation. The solid portion is retained in the filter-drier-reaction tank and baked. Solid protein powder product (the protein powder meal) is thus recovered. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307356 | PREPARATION OF SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS ("S810") - The present invention is directed to soy protein products, very low in, or free of, beany flavour notes and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The soy protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting soy protein source with water to form an aqueous soy protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous soy protein solution from residual soy protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous soy protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.6 to solubilize at least a portion of the protein and form an acidified soy protein solution then separating the acidified soy protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. The acidified soy protein solution may be dried following optional concentration and diafiltration to form a soy protein product, which may be an isolate. The acid insoluble solid material may be washed with acidified water and then dried to form another soy protein product. These products may be dried at the acidic pH at which they were prepared or may be adjusted in pH before drying. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307357 | SUGAR-CONTAINING PLANT PROTEIN PREPARATION WITH PARTICULAR FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a plant protein preparation made of soybeans having improved functional properties and to a process for the production thereof. The preparation comprises a mixture of proteins and/or constituents of proteins and a proportion of saccharides from the group of mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides having up to 4 monomer units. The mixture of proteins and/or constituents of proteins has a molecular weight distribution of proteins and peptides in which a mass fraction between 50% and 100% has a molecular weight of <20 kDa, a mass fraction between 0% and 30% has a molecular weight between 20 kDa and 45 kDa and a mass fraction between 0% and 20% has a molecular weight of >45 kDa. The preparation has good technofunctional properties and a pleasantly neutral aroma and taste profile. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307358 | METHODS FOR PURIFYING PROTEIN - This disclosure describes methods for purifying protein, and more particularly to methods for purifying protein that minimize the development of undesirable odors and flavors in the purified protein and increase protein yield. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307359 | IMPROVED ANIMAL FEED PRODUCT - An animal feed product comprising a basic feed compound and a fermented ingredient, wherein the fermented ingredient comprising one or more health-enhancing microorganism and at least one fermented seaweed material; at least one fermented plant material; or a combination of at least one fermented seaweed material and at least one fermented plant material; and wherein the animal feed product comprises a reduced content or no medicinal zinc (Zn) and the fermented ingredient is a dried fermented ingredient, and wherein a range of 20-80% (w/w) of the dry fermented ingredient has a particle size below 0.5 mm (preferably in the range of 0.01-0.5 mm), and wherein 20-80% (w/w) of the dry fermented ingredient comprises a particle size above 0.5 mm (preferably in the range of 0.5-1.0 mm). | 2021-10-07 |
20210307360 | PROCESS FOR IMPROVING WHEAT STRAW DEGRADATION - A process for improving wheat straw degradation in a ruminant, including the following steps: a) providing the wheat straw, b) chemically pretreating the provided straw, c) feeding the ruminant with the chemically pretreated wheat straw, wherein the process is characterized in that it also includes a step d) of directly administering an enzymatic rumen additive to the ruminant, i.e. the enzymatic rumen additive is not used as a pretreatment on the wheat straw. Also, the direct use of an enzymatic rumen additive in a ruminant before, during or after feeding the ruminant with wheat straw having undergone a chemical pretreatment, i.e. the enzymatic additive is not used as a pretreatment on the wheat straw. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307361 | Compositions and Methods for Feeding Domesticated Animals - The subject invention provides methods and compositions for feeding domesticated animals. In certain embodiments, compositions comprising a microorganism and/or a microbial growth by-products is contacted with an animal's food and/or drinking water. Preferably, the growth by-product is a biosurfactant. Advantageously, the subject invention can promote good health and well-being in a domesticated animal by, for example, enhancing the animal's immune system, promoting digestive health, providing nutrients to the animal and promoting dental/oral cavity health. Furthermore, the subject invention can be used to prolong the shelf life of pet food and prevent contamination of food from deleterious microorganisms. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307362 | Supplement for animal feed for sucking pigs - The present invention relates to a supplement for animal feed for pigs, comprising a mixture of glycerol tri butyrate and glycerol mono laurate, deposited on an inert carrier, in a weight amount comprised between 2 and 6 kg per ton of feed and zinc oxide in an amount comprised between 50 and 200 gr per ton of feed in feed. The invention also relates to an animal feed comprising such supplement The supplement, respectfully the animal feed, enhances the immunity system of pigs, in particular sucking pigs. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307363 | Pet Food Compositions - Pet food compositions and methods for treating, inhibiting, reducing the severity of, or preventing diarrhea or constipation, improving stool characteristics, improving stooling behavior, and/or improving quality of life in a companion animal are disclosed. The pet food compositions may include | 2021-10-07 |
20210307364 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCING SILAGE - A method for silaging harvested crops includes distributing and compacting silage consisting of shredded foliage plants in a silo. The silo is then sealed and then fermented in the silo. At least one part of the silage is flushed with an inert gas after an aerobic phase of the fermentation is detected with a first sensor. The inert gas may also be introduced into the silage if a penetration of atmospheric oxygen is detected in the silage with a second sensor. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307365 | ENCAPSULATION OF NUTRITIONAL AND/OR COMPOUNDS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE AND ENHANCING THEIR BIOAVAILABILITY BY LIMITING CHEMICAL OR MICROBIAL EXPOSURE - Described are compositions comprising one or more nutrients encapsulated in a controlled release lipid matrix for feeding an animal. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307366 | SOLID DISPERSION COMPOSITION, POWDER PREPARATION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FOOD OR BEVERAGE, ETC. - A solid dispersion composition has excellent stability of lutein and zeaxanthin. The solid dispersion composition contains solid lutein, solid zeaxanthin, gum ghatti, and water. A method for producing a powder preparation includes preparing the solid dispersion composition and powdering the solid dispersion composition. A food or beverage can have the solid dispersion composition or the powder preparation. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307367 | Combination of solid-state RF technology with another heat treatment for food - A line for heating, drying, disinfecting, pasteurizing and/or sterilizing a substance with an apparatus that includes at least one, preferably a multitude, solid-state radio frequency source(s) and a further heat treatment apparatus. A method for heating, drying, disinfecting, pasteurizing and/or sterilizing a substance with an apparatus that includes at least a solid-state RF energy source microwave heating step and a further heat treatment step. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307368 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED THAWING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method of thawing and an apparatus for performing the method. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307369 | REDUCING FAT ABSORPTION IN PREPARED FOODS - Described herein are compositions and processes for reducing the amount of fat in and increasing the moisture content of foods cooked in cooking oils. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307370 | Fruit Chip - A chip, snack or other food product derived from fruits and/or vegetables is contemplated. The chip may be derived predominately from pineapple and processed according to unforeseen techniques and ingredient ratios to process a crispy chip without the use of additives and preservatives. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307371 | Risk of allergy and nutrition to reduce that risk - A method to predict the risk of eczema is provided based on differences in the development of microbiota and its metabolites in healthy infants and infants that develop eczema, and nutritional remedies based on this finding, in the form of lactate utilizing bacteria and fibres stimulating lactate utilizing bacteria. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307372 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A BEVERAGE FROM GREEN PEPPER OR RED HOT PEPPER JUICE AND POWDER - A food composition for human consumption comprising a plurality of pepper ingredients, wherein the plurality of pepper ingredients comprise ground flesh, seed, stem, and skin from green peppers or red hot peppers, and wherein the plurality of pepper ingredients further comprise one or more KH Pepper proteins. A method of treating a certain disease in a patient comprising administering the food composition to a patient in need thereof, wherein the food composition has a concentration of KH Pepper protein above 0%. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307373 | High Protein Beverages and Methods of Manufacture - High-protein beverages are manufactured by infusion of hydrated whey protein into an acidic beverage prior to packaging. The protein content of such beverages makes them more compatible with the dietary restrictions of persons with diabetes mellitus, for example. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307374 | INDUCTIVELY HEATABLE TOBACCO PRODUCT - The inductively heatable tobacco product for aerosol-generation comprises an aerosol-forming substrate containing a susceptor in the form of a plurality of particles. The aerosol-forming substrate is a crimped tobacco sheet comprising tobacco material, fibers, binder, aerosol-former and the susceptor in the form of the plurality of particles. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307375 | NICOTINE POUCH COMPOSITION - A nicotine pouch composition is disclosed, the pouch composition includes at least one sugar alcohol, at least one water-insoluble fiber, water in an amount of 8-65% by weight of the composition, and nicotine. Also, an oral pouched nicotine product and a method for manufacturing an oral pouched product is disclosed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307376 | Compositions Comprising Nicotine and/or Nicotine Salts and Ultrasonic Aerosolisation of Compositions Comprising Nicotine and/or Nicotine Salts - The present invention relates to compositions comprising nicotine and/or salts of nicotine, in particular compositions comprising nicotine and/or salts of nicotine for ultrasonic aerosolisation. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307377 | AEROSOL GENERATION - A laminate aerosol generating material, wherein the material comprises an aerosol-forming layer ( | 2021-10-07 |
20210307378 | TOBACCO LEAF ROLLED CONE - A smoking product includes a cylindrical crutch in substantial axial alignment with a hollow conical mold, and a tobacco leaf rolled cone formed around the cylindrical crutch and the hollow conical mold. A truncated minor diameter end of the hollow conical mold forms a circular rim in contact with an end of the cylindrical crutch, where the cylindrical crutch and the circular rim have substantially the same outer diameter. The hollow conical mold may remain inside the tobacco leaf rolled cone until use, but is easily removable from the tobacco leaf rolled cone without damaging the tobacco leaf rolled cone. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307379 | EXTERNALLY HEATED AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND CIGARETTE USED IN AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE - The present disclosure provides an externally heated aerosol generation device and a cigarette that may provide a sufficient amount of atomization to allow a user to have a satisfactory smoking experience even during an initial puff because thermal energy is easily transferred to the cigarette. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307380 | AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEMS - Provided is an aerosol-generating article including a wrapper which is discolored as the aerosol-generating material is heated, the aerosol-generating article including: a tobacco rod; a front-end plug arranged on a side of the tobacco rod; a filter rod arranged on the other side of the tobacco rod; and the wrapper surrounding the tobacco rod, the front-end plug, and the filter rod, wherein the wrapper includes a thermochromic material which is heated and discolored by an aerosol-generating device when the aerosol-generating article is inserted into the aerosol-generating device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307381 | Non-Combustible Wrapper For Use in Heat But Not Burn Applications - A paper well suited for use as a wrapper in heat but not burn sticks is disclosed. The paper includes a base web made from cellulosic fibers combined with a flame retardant filler and/or can include a coating formed from a reduced ignition composition. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307382 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Described herein is a laminate aerosol generating material, wherein the material comprises an aerosol-forming layer attached to a carrier layer, wherein the aerosol-forming layer comprises an amorphous solid, and wherein the carrier layer has a thickness from about 10 μm to about 2.5 mm. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307383 | CONSUMABLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING AEROSOLISABLE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a consumable for use with apparatus for heating aerosolisable material to volatilise at least one component of the aerosolisable material. The consumable comprises an outer tube, an inner member inside the outer tube, and at least one support that supports the inner member relative to the outer tube so that at least one air gap exists between the inner member and the outer tube. At least one of the inner member, the outer tube and the support comprises aerosolisable material that is heatable to generate aerosol in the air gap. The consumable has at least one outlet for permitting the aerosol to pass out of consumable from the air gap. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307384 | AEROSOL GENERATION - An aerosol generating article for use in an aerosol generating assembly, the aerosol generating article comprising a rod of aerosolizable material circumscribed by a wrapper, wherein the wrapper comprises an aerosol-forming amorphous solid. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307385 | CAPSULES FOR USE IN PERSONAL VAPORIZERS - Capsules are provided for holding material within a vaporization chamber of a personal or portable vaporization device. Each capsule comprises a cap and a cup, each with a corresponding base wall having air inlet/outlet holes therein. The capsules are provided with first and second standoff structures that position the respective capsule to avoid occlusion of the air inlet/outlet holes by surfaces of the oven and/or lid that form the vaporization chamber. During use of the vaporization device, the capsule design encourages air to flow through the material held within the capsule via the air inlet/outlet holes, rather than flowing around the capsule to bypass the material held therein. In some embodiments, the capsules include tamper-resistant features that prevent separation of the cap and cup once assembled, thereby protecting the material held within the capsule. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307386 | GENERATION OF AN INHALABLE MEDIUM - Disclosed herein is a device for generating an inhalable medium, the device including a container for holding a liquid; a heater for volatilizing liquid held in the container; a first chamber containing a first tobacco composition; a second chamber containing a second tobacco composition; and an outlet; wherein the device is configured such that in use, an inhalable medium passes out of the outlet, the medium including volatilized liquid in the form of a vapor and/or an aerosol and one or more constituents of at least one of the tobacco compositions; and such that the relative fluid flow rate through the first and second chambers changes during use. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307387 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING AN INHALABLE MEDIUM, ITS USE TO PROVIDE SUSTAINED NICOTINE DELIVERY, CARTRIDGE AND TOBACCO COMPOSITION POD SUITABLE FOR USE THEREIN - Disclosed herein is a device for generating an inhalable medium, the device including a container for holding a liquid; a heater for volatilizing liquid held in the container; a chamber containing a tobacco composition; and an outlet; the arrangement being such that in use, an inhalable medium passes out of the outlet, the medium comprising volatilized liquid in the form of a vapor and/or an aerosol and one or more constituents of the tobacco composition; wherein the tobacco composition comprises a tobacco material and an encapsulated base. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307388 | VAPORIZER APPARATUSES HAVING A MOVABLE HEAD AND RELATED METHODS - Vaporizer apparatuses having a head movable between operational and non-operational positions are provided. The vaporizer apparatus comprises a body and the head. The head comprises a mouthpiece portion and is engaged with the body in the operational and non-operational positions. The apparatus further comprises a vaporizing chamber and vaporizing element operatively coupled to the vaporizing chamber and operable to vaporizing the material therein when activated. The vaporizing element is activatable when the head is in the operational position. The vaporizer apparatus may not be usable to vaporize the material when the head is in the non-operational position. Methods of providing vaporizer apparatuses having a head movable between operational and non-operational positions are also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307389 | CAPSULES, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL - A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a base of a thermally-conductive material, the base defining a first cavity therein, the base including a first surface, the first surface defining an opening to a second cavity, the first surface including a first plurality of apertures through the first surface. The capsule may further include a cover coupled to the base and on the base, the cover including a second plurality of apertures in a middle portion of the cover, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures defining an air flow path through the base and the cover. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307390 | Aerosol Generation Device, And Heating Chamber Therefor - An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes a first open end; a base; and a side wall between the open end and the base. The base is connected to the side wall and provides structural support to the side wall. The side wall has a first thickness and the base has a second thickness greater than the first thickness. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307391 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM - A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge including: a liquid storage portion including a housing to contain a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a heater assembly including an electrically insulating element having an opening, an electrical heating element supported by the insulating element and to heat the substrate to form an aerosol, first and second electrically conductive contact portions disposed at opposite sides of the opening and to contact with a battery to supply power to the heater assembly, and a capillary material including a ceramic or a ceramic-based material and having first and second faces, the first face being in physical contact with the heating element and the second face being opposite the first face, the capillary material to convey the substrate to the heating element by capillary action, the heater assembly being fixed to the housing of the liquid storage portion. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307392 | Vaporizer Devices - Vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the vaporizer device can include a vaporizer body and a cartridge selectively coupled to and removable from the vaporizer body. The vaporizer body includes a cartridge receptacle and a heating element disposed within the cartridge receptacle and affixed to the vaporizer body. The cartridge includes a reservoir chamber and a wicking element that is in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The wicking element is configured to draw at least a portion of a vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. The wicking element and at least a portion of the heating element are brought into direct contact with each other such that at least a portion of the vaporizable material received within the wicking element can be substantially vaporized to form vaporized material. Cartridges for vaporizer devices are also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307393 | VAPOR GENERATION UNIT FOR NON-COMBUSTION-TYPE FLAVOR INHALER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR VAPOR GENERATION UNIT FOR NON-COMBUSTION-TYPE FLAVOR INHALER - A vapor generation unit is for use in a non-combustion-type flavor inhaler that includes a wick, a wick support, a heater, a holder, and a positioning mechanism The wick holds a liquid and is attached to the wick support. The heater includes a housing space that houses a wick assembly that is formed from the wick and the wick support and a heater element that is contacted by the wick. The holder is assembled on the heater element side of an assembly that is formed from the heater and the wick assembly. The positioning mechanism makes it possible for the wick assembly to be housed in the housing space such that the wick is not in contact with the heater element and moves the wick assembly as housed in the housing space so as to position the wick assembly such that the wick is in contact with the heater element. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307394 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - This application relates to a vaporization device and a method thereof. The vaporization device includes a housing, a heating component and a heating component top cap. The heating component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface has an opening, the opening extends from the first surface to the second surface to form a groove, and the heating component has a heating circuit on the second surface. The housing and the heating component top cap define a storage compartment, and the storage compartment is in communication with the groove of the heating component. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307395 | Device for Vaporization of Concentrated Phyto Material Extracts - A vaporization element, device and method for vaporizing phyto material. A hollow member defining a fluid pathway is positioned proximate a heating element with a phyto material contact surface. An electrical heater is positioned on the opposite side of the phyto material contact surface. Phyto material or extract deposited on the phyto material contact surface can be vaporized by heat from the electrical heater. The vapor can enter the fluid pathway and pass through the hollow member to an inhalation aperture. The electrical heater may be powered by an electrical power source provided in a support unit. The hollow member can be mounted to a vapor processing device that cools and/or filters the vapor before it reaches the inhalation aperture and held in place on a downstem of a water pipe or a vapor processing device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307396 | ATOMIZING CORE, ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZING DEVICE - An atomizing core is configured to be electrically connected to a battery of an electronic atomizing device, the electronic atomizing device defines an air suction channel, the electronic atomizing device includes a mouthpiece at an end of the air suction channel. The atomizing core includes a base and a heater. The base is configured to store liquid and has an atomizing surface located in the air suction channel, wherein the atomizing surface is arranged to face away from the battery and towards the mouthpiece. The heater is arranged on the atomizing surface and configured to atomize the liquid. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307397 | HEATING ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette including a heating assembly is disclosed. The heating assembly includes: a sword-shaped housing, and a heating temperature control assembly sleeved in an inner cavity of the housing, where the heating temperature control assembly includes a metal heating element and/or a temperature control component located between the metal heating element and the housing. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307398 | APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKEABLE MATERIAL - An apparatus is arranged to heat smokable material ( | 2021-10-07 |
20210307399 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN AEROSOL - A device for generating an aerosol is provided, including: a heating chamber including first and second regions and being configured to receive an article for forming an aerosol, the first region being adjacent or spaced from the second region; a first induction coil configured to generate a magnetic field to heat the article received in the heating chamber, the first induction coil being arranged to selectively generate the magnetic field, in use, to heat or to induce heating of the heating chamber; a second induction coil configured to generate a magnetic field in the second region of the heating chamber; and electric circuitry configured to monitor performance of one or both of the first induction coil and the second induction coil. A method of generating an aerosol is also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307400 | Method For Operating An Electronic Vapour Inhaler - A method is provided for operating an electronic vapour inhaler comprising an induction heating arrangement, the induction heating arrangement comprising an induction coil for generating an alternating electromagnetic field to heat an induction heatable element and thereby heat a non-liquid flavour-release medium. The method comprises intermittently energising the induction coil to generate an intermittent alternating electromagnetic field which provides pulsed heating and cooling of the induction heatable element. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307401 | Cartridges for Vaporizer Devices - Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307402 | Vaporizer Devices - Vaporizer devices are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a vaporizer device can include a vaporizer body including a first airflow path extending at least partially therethrough, and a sensor assembly residing at least partially within the vaporizer body. The sensor assembly includes a flexible sensor that is in communication with the first airflow path. The flexible sensor is configured to reversibly deflect from an initial state to a first state in response to a first user-activated force representing air being drawn through the first airflow path, and configured to reversibly deflect from the initial state to a second state in response to a second user-activated force representing an acceleration of the vaporizer body. Sensor assemblies for a vaporizer device are also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307403 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SMOKING DEVICE INCLUDING A SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING SMOKING ARTICLES IN THE DEVICE - An electrically operated smoking device configured to receive a smoking article is provided, the device including: a housing defining a cavity to at least partially receive the smoking article; and a sensing system to detect indicia on the smoking article, the sensing system being positioned on a periphery of the cavity and including a light source, a mirror, an imaging lens, and an image detector, the mirror being positioned on an internal surface of the cavity adjacent to the light source and the imaging lens. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307404 | ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An exemplary accessory for an electronic smoking article includes a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces and a sensor in the body. The sensor is configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article. A processor is embedded in the body, where the processor is configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission. A display generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307405 | VAPOR DATA REPOSITORIES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VAPOR DATA - Vapor data repositories and methods for providing vapor data are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a vapor data repository (VDR) may include memory for vapor production data (VPD) from a vaporizer device and memory for vapor content data (VCD). The VPD may include a sample identifier associated with material having an active ingredient and vaping parameters. The VCD may include concentration of active ingredient data captured by a vapor sample collection apparatus. Another embodiment of a VDR may include memory for vapor correlation data having relationships between VPD and VCD, in which the VPD has production parameters from a vape session, in which the VCD is generated from analysis of captured vaporized material from the vape session on the vaporizer device, and a processor processes requests for the vapor correlation data from users. Methods for providing vapor data are also provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307406 | AEROSOL INHALER AND POWER SUPPLY UNIT OF AEROSOL INHALER - An aerosol inhaler includes: a first branch circuit including a load, a first resistor, and a first node; a second branch circuit including a second resistor, a third resistor, and a second node; an operational amplifier of which a non-inverting input terminal is connected to one of the first node and the second node, and of which an inverting input terminal is connected to the other of the first node and the second node; and a control device having an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature. A differential input of the operational amplifier is larger than potential of a negative power supply terminal of the operational amplifier or a minimum value acquirable by the operational amplifier in a first temperature range, and is equal to the potential of the negative power supply terminal of the operational amplifier or the minimum value in a second temperature range. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307407 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF HEATER OF AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND THE AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE - As an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is disclosed an aerosol generating device including: a heater configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substrate; a storage unit configured to store information regarding a first time period and a second time period for controlling a temperature of the heater; and a controller configured to control power supplied to the heater, wherein the controller, when the first time period time elapses after the temperature of the heater reaches the first target temperature, changes the temperature of the heater to a second target temperature for the second time period, and the sum of the first time period and the second time period is a time period in a preset change. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307408 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE COMPONENTS - A system for conveying electronic cigarette components, including: a guide including a stopping station; a carriage to slide along the guide; a retaining device for holding a component of an electronic cigarette; and a locking unit for locking the carriage relative to the guide at the stopping station. The locking unit includes: two abutment elements mounted on the carriage and disposed at a predetermined mutual distance; and an inserting element which is: disposed at the stopping station; shaped such that its-first and second edges contact the abutment elements, respectively, when the carriage is at the stopping station; movable between a retracted position free from the abutment elements to allow the carriage, to slide, and an advanced position contacting the abutment elements to prevent the carriage from sliding. Each abutment element is rotatable about its axis to facilitate movement of the inserting element between the two positions. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307409 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AUTOMATIC CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette automatic cleaning apparatus includes a main body having an accommodating space, a cleaning tub provided in an accommodating space of the main body and storing a cleaning material for cleaning an electronic cigarette device, a cover coupled to the cleaning tub and having a through hole through which a cleaning portion of the electronic cigarette device is immersed in the cleaning material, and an ultrasound generation portion provided in the main body and configured to emit ultrasonic waves to the cleaning material to separate a foreign material from the electronic cigarette device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307410 | DATA EXCHANGE FEATURES FOR AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to systems and assemblies for data exchange related to an electronic smoking device and use thereof. A pack for an electronic smoking device comprises: a rechargeable battery for powering the pack; a power interface configured to receive electric power from an external power source to charge the rechargeable battery; a communication interface configured to exchange data with a first external device or network; and a smoking device connector configured to engage the electronic smoking device and provide electric power to the electronic smoking device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307411 | STABLE-FOAM INHALATION DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE - A stable-foam inhalation-device cartridge for a stable-foam inhalation device which dispenses a stable foam to be consumed by a user. The cartridge is devoid of an electrical energisation component. The cartridge includes a flexible mixing chamber, first and second foam-generation elements, an expansion chamber, a partitioning element having one or more mixing members for agitating a consumable foam and a discharge element. The discharge element has an outlet opening an inlet opening and a discharge conduit which interconnects the inlet opening with the outlet opening. The discharge conduit has a longitudinal extent which locates the inlet opening at a position closer to the partitioning element than to the outlet opening. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307412 | SWIMSUIT WITH LEFT-HANDED OPENING MECHANISM - A swimsuit having a torso-covering section extending from a bustline to a hemline. The torso-covering section will have an opening mechanism on the front panel that extends from a first point on the bustline in a diagonal direction to a second point on the hemline. The torso-covering section is defined by front, back, left, and right panels. The point on the hemline is situated on an opposite side of the wearer than the point on the bustline. The opening mechanism has a starting point situated on a wearer's leg cuff on one side of the wearer's body to an ending point on the wearer's bustline on the side of the body opposite to the leg cuff, for example the starting point is on the left leg cuff and the ending point or terminus is on the bustline on the right side of the wearer. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307413 | PROTECTIVE FACE MASK - A protective face mask may comprise an outer housing including a plurality of ventilation holes, and an inner housing detachably coupled to the outer housing, the inner housing configured to cover a nose and a mouth of a user, the inner housing including a second plurality of ventilation holes. The protective face mask may also include a replaceable filter configured to be received in a space between the inner housing and the outer housing. In some embodiments, the protective face mask includes a dual chamber breathing design configured to reduce moisture collection within the mask. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307414 | APPARATUS WITH FASTENERLESS CONNECTION BETWEEN COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus having components that are interconnectable without fasteners. A first component includes a male connection portion including a connection wall defining a non-circular, closed-geometric shape, and one or more grooves extending along a least a portion of an outer side of the connection wall. A second component includes a female connection portion including a capture wall defining a shape within which the connection wall fits in a first orientation and a second orientation. The second orientation is a fastened state achieved via a rotational twist action of the first component with respect to the second component. One or more protrusions extend inwardly from the capture wall. The one or more protrusions are sized to engage the one or more grooves of the connection wall of the first component when the connection wall is oriented in the second orientation within the capture wall. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307415 | PROTECTIVE FACE MASK - A protective face mask may comprise an outer housing including a first plurality of ventilation holes, and an inner housing detachably coupled to the outer housing, the inner housing configured to cover a nose and a mouth of a user, the inner housing including a second plurality of ventilation holes. The protective face mask may also include a replaceable filter configured to be received in a space between the inner housing and the outer housing. In some embodiments, the protective face mask includes a sensor unit coupled to at least one of the inner housing and the outer housing, the sensor unit configured to detect a presence of a contaminant on the replaceable filter. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307416 | HERMAN LEVEL (4) DISPOSABLE ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL FULL HEAD AND SHOULDER HOOD - The present invention relates to a lightweight comfortable disposable antiviral and antibacterial full head and shoulder hood designed to be pulled over the head of a person and used in conjunction with any N95 mask, surgical mask, paper mask or any other similar protective mask to cover the entire face, head and shoulder of the wearer to eliminate or reduce the rate of viral contamination. Which mask comprises a unitary shell of transparent plastic, or latex, or any similar nylon material. The hood has a cap portion with a two face eye piece opening for the wearing of any eye protection apparatus, and a voicemitter port opening to accommodate the wearing of the N95 mask or any similar protective device. It seals the opening around ear, and the nose and mouth area where the N95 mask or any similar mask is worn. When the hood is use, the ridge of the eye and nose vent is designed to trace the facial respiratory line, from the tip of the nose to midpoint between the ear and mouth, making the mask sturdy when been used, and maintaining the contour of the face depending on the size of the hood. The face plate as three elastic openings that elastically seals the eye opening of the wearer and any protective device used to cover the nose and mouth. The hood also has as a mesh opening around both area of the hears of the wearer head, to facilitate better hearing and provide for air venting of the hood. The collar portion of the hood extend down from the cap portion and includes a Velcro band to slightly adjust the constriction of the neck portion to adjust for proper fit. While the neck and shoulder cape portions projects down from the neck portion and includes a pair of underarm straps having a Velcro material for holding the cape portion in place when hood is been worn. Several Velcro mounds are attached to the collar portion and cape for securing the cape portion upward, when ventilation under the hood is needed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307417 | WEARABLE PHYSICAL SHIELD - A wearable physical shield is disclosed. The shield includes a visor; a flexible extension coupled to the visor, and a collar coupled to the flexible extension. The visor can include a visor cavity, and the flexible extension can include a flexible extension cavity, wherein a seal is located between the visor cavity and the flexible extension cavity, such that the seal at least partially restricts movement of air between the visor cavity and the flexible extension cavity. The collar is configured to be placed around a neck of a person with a single hand for moving the collar from an open position to a closed position, where first and second arms of the collar are closed around the neck of the person. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307418 | PPE WITH ROTATING ASSEMBLY PROVIDING MULTIPLE FACE COVERS - A personal protective device (PPE) comprising a face cover assembly and a bodysuit configured to be worn by a human user. The device protects users against airborne aerosol particles containing viruses or other infectious agents while enabling improved flexibility relative to prior art designs. The device includes a helmet-like” rotating face cover assembly that fits over the user's head and attaches to a collar on the biohazard bodysuit. This rotating face cover assembly has a plurality of different mask sides, each with differing geometries or other properties. The device enables a user to can rotate the cover and select a given mask side that best meets that user's needs. The different mask sides can accommodate different facial geometries, eyewear types, and use cases. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307419 | Adjustable Face Mask - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to an adjustable face mask including a body formed of one or more panels of material, and includes one or more sets of ear apertures. The face mask can include an outer set of ear apertures disposed further from a central vertical axis and an inner set of ear apertures disposed closer to the central vertical axis. A user can select the set of ear apertures that is most comfortable for insertion of the ears to secure the face mask to the user's face. The adjustable face mask can be formed from a single piece of material without any need for sewing, stitching, or the like. The face mask can further include one or more materials that display one of antimicrobial properties, moisture absorbent properties, moisture wicking properties, or water repellent properties. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307420 | FACE MASK - Disclosed herein are novel face masks utilizing a first earpiece having a trap and an ear loop, a second earpiece having a trap and an ear loop, and a protective sheet routed through the trap of the first earpiece and the trap of the second earpiece such that the protective sheet is removably connected to the first earpiece and the second earpiece, where the ear loop of the first earpiece is positioned to surround a first ear of a user and the ear loop of the second earpiece is positioned to surround a second ear of the user such that the protective sheet covers the user's nose and mouth. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307421 | HEADGEAR SHIELD - In one aspect, a headgear shield is disclosed, which includes a clip for removable and replaceable coupling to a headgear, and a face shield configured for coupling to said clip for at least partially providing a barrier between a face of an individual wearing the headgear and an ambient environment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307422 | PROTECTIVE RESPIRATORS AND A METHOD OF MAKING A PROTECTIVE RESPIRATOR - A personal protective respirator comprising a facepiece housing configured to cover the nose and mouth and conform to a face of an intended wearer along a perimeter of the facepiece housing and at least two straps, wherein the facepiece housing and the straps consist of a knitted material and the facepiece housing conforms to the face of the intended wearer such that sufficient fit is achieved to attain a fit factor of at least 100 on the intended wearer according to OSHA fit testing procedures. Also, a personal protective respirator comprising a face portion configured to cover a nose and mouth of an intended wearer and to conform to a face of the intended wearer and at least four straps, wherein the mask meets NIOSH requirements for N95 respirator performance and maintains this level of performance after being washed. Finally, a method for making the noted personal protective respirators. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307423 | BRACE MINIMIZING LEAKAGE AROUND FACE FILTRATION DEVICE OR MASK - A brace for securing a face mask on a wearer includes a sealing ring and at least one securing strap attached to the sealing ring by at least one joint region. The sealing ring has a perimeter that forms an interior opening, and the perimeter is shaped and sized to surround a portion of the face mask when the face mask is placed over the wearer's nose and mouth. The securing strap is constructed as one or more head strap, ear straps, neck ties, or another securing mechanism for securing the sealing ring on the wearer and maintaining a seal of the face mask about the wearer's nose and mouth. The brace can include one or more of deformable metal bands, cushions, and reinforced regions over the bridge of the nose, at the joints of the sealing ring with the securing straps, and along the securing straps. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307424 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR - A filtering face-piece respirator or mask that includes a filtering face-piece respirator body and a harness. The filtering face-piece respirator body includes a filtering structure. The filtering face-piece respirator can be worn in an environment where there is risk of contamination to the wearer or to other persons or things, for example, in hospital or doctor's office. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307425 | Face shield - A method for producing a face shield includes cutting a body of the face shield from a flat sheet of transparent plastic and cutting a curved attachment slot into the body. It includes placing the body onto a horizontally arranged elongated convex mold with a central axis of the body being aligned with a ridge line of the mold and placing the body, on the mold, into an oven. There, the body deforms and assumes an arcuate shape of the mold. The body is allowed to cool down and later removed from the mold. The face shield has a body with an arcuate vertical cross-sectional shape which is smooth without edges. The curved attachment slot serves to attach the face shield to a visor of a baseball cap where it can hold on by a plurality of narrowings formed in the attachment slot. | 2021-10-07 |
20210307426 | PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELD - A face shield to protect an individual from being spayed in the face and against inhaling germs and other foreign bodies is also disposable after use. The face shield is adapted to be mounted on the head of a user and provides sufficient space for the user to don eyeglasses and a mask. The face shield may be made of a disposable sheet of relatively thin paperboard and includes a window for viewing by the user. The face shield can be inexpensively and quickly manufactured in significant quantities. This enables the face shield to be removed and discarded after a single use and replaced by an identical face shield. | 2021-10-07 |