45th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190335745 | COMPOSITIONS FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - The invention relates to the field of preserving the viability of organs or tissues to be transplanted into a recipient in need of such a transplantation. In particular, the invention relates to use of a sigma 1 receptor agonist compound in preservation solutions and preservation solutions comprising a sigma 1 receptor agonist compound. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335746 | ANTIMICROBIAL GAS RELEASING AGENTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A system and method are disclosed for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microbes and/or for killing microbes in a closed package or container in which a good (optionally a food product) is held or stored. The system and method optionally include use of an entrained polymer article, preferably a film that includes an antimicrobial releasing agent and channeling agent. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335747 | LOW TEMPERATURE STABLE HIGH CONCENTRATION FORMULATIONS OF NITRAPYRIN - The present disclosure relates to a high concentration nitrapyrin liquid formulation with improved stability against crystallization and/or freezing under exposure to low temperatures of 0° C. or below, and methods to make and use such a formulation. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335748 | Macrostructure Forming Surfactants Useful as Spray Drift Control Agents in Pesticide Spraying Applications - The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335749 | Adjustable Release Pesticide Tablet Formulations - Pesticide formulations especially suited for commercial use in tablet form where the release rate of the pesticide is adjustable based on conditions and requirements for disintegration and dispersion in water, at any temperature, of pesticidally active compounds. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335750 | Method for Amelioration of the Glyphosate Effect - A method to overcome the unintended effects of repeated glyphosate applications and improve the health and vigor of plants, by remediating the soil with soil remediating microbes and replenishing the amino acid pool by applying foliar essential amino acids. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335751 | Use of the Antifungal Ilicicolin H in Agriculture - The present invention is concerned with the use of the natural product Ilicicolin H as an agricultural fungicide, compositions comprising Ilicicolin H, and the use of such compositions to treat, control or prevent fungal infection in agricultural products. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335752 | USE OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES FOR CONTROLLING VIRUS INFECTION IN PLANTS - The use of specific active substances, alone or in combination, for controlling virus infections in plants and a method for using said specific active substances for controlling said virus infections in the field of plant protection and the protection of materials are disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335753 | BENZOSULTAMS AND ANALOGUES AND THEIR USE AS FUNGICIDES - The present disclosure relates to fungicidal active compounds, more specifically to benzosultams and analogues thereof, processes and, intermediates for their preparation and use thereof as fungicidal active compound, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or compositions comprising thereof. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335754 | GLYPHOSATE COMPOSITION FOR DICAMBA TANK MIXTURES WITH IMPROVED VOLATILITY - Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335755 | METHODS OF ENHANCING ALGAE PRODUCTION - Method of inhibiting live grazing organisms in an algae composition are disclosed, which do not inhibit the algae. In certain embodiments the concentration of algae increases. In other embodiments the mortality of live grazing organisms is complete. The method contacts an algae composition with wastewater comprising free ammonia and maintaining pH of at least 8 for more than two hours. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335756 | NON-CHLORINATED OXIDIZING BIOCIDE CHEMISTRIES, THEIR METHODS OF PRODUCTION, APPLICATION AND METHODS OF FEED THEREOF - Biocides produced in situ for various applications of use are disclosed. Methods of generating and feeding thereof for various applications of use are disclosed according to the invention. In an aspect, oxidizing, non-chlorinated halogenated biocides are provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335757 | Isolated Complex Endophyte Compositions and Methods for Improved Plant Traits - This invention relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a complex endophyte comprising a host fungus further comprising a component bacterium, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with a complex endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified complex endophytes, purified complex endophyte components such as bacteria or fungi, synthetic combinations comprising said complex endophytes and/or components, and methods of making and using the same. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335758 | BIOSTIMULATING COMPOSITION FOR PLANT GROWTH CONTAINING LIPOPEPTIDES - The present disclosure relates to the field of biostimulants used in agriculture to promote plant growth. In particular, lipopeptides are used as a biostimulant agent for plant growth, a biostimulant composition contains lipopeptides, a method for obtaining such a composition is provided, and a method for promoting an increase in plant matter by applying this composition is disclosed. In another aspect, seeds are coated with a biostimulant composition. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335759 | DESIGNED COMPLEX ENDOPHYTE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PLANT TRAITS - This invention relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a complex endophyte comprising a host fungus further comprising a component bacterium, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with a complex endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified complex endophytes, purified complex endophyte components such as bacteria or fungi, synthetic combinations comprising said complex endophytes and/or components, and methods of making and using the same. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335760 | KAPPAPHYCUS ACTIVE INGREDIENT COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING PLANT CHARACTERISITICS - Methods of improving characteristics of plants and soil by administering an effective amount of a | 2019-11-07 |
20190335761 | Use of an extract or an extract fraction of agarophyte red algae as a plant defense elicitor/stimulator and application of said extract or said extract fraction - Use as a defense elicitor/stimulator in terrestrial plants of an extract or an extract fraction of at least one agarophyte red alga, said extract or said extract fraction containing at least one oligosaccharide having 2 to 50 ose units covalently bound to one another, and polysaccharides having more than 50 ose units covalently bound to one another which can be contained without exceeding 0.01% by weight relative to the total oligosaccharides/polysaccharides. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335762 | NON-TOXIC INSECTICIDE COMPOSITION - The embodiments herein disclose a herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition comprises lemon grass oil, peppermint oil and liquid soap/soap solution. The herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition is tested on the insects/bugs. The predetermined amount of lemon grass oil is in a range of 3% v/v-45% v/v. The predetermined amount of peppermint oil is in a range of 0.05% v/v-25% v/v. The predetermined amount of liquid soap/soap solution is in a range of 0.01% v/v-20% v/v. The liquid soap/soap solution does not comprise chemical dyes, perfumes and phosphate composition. The soap solution/liquid soap is plant based and does not comprise animal derived products. The soap solution/liquid soap prevents separation of peppermint oil and lemon grass oil in the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition. The bed bugs, roaches and hornets die after spraying the herbal oil based non-toxic insecticide composition. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335763 | Stabilization of Monocalcium Phosphate With Non-Aluminum Materials - Disclosed herein is a stabilized anhydrous monocalcium phosphate (MCPA) leavening composition comprising or consisting essentially of MCPA and a non-aluminum stabilizer. Whereas current commercial MCPA leavening compositions are stabilized by the addition of aluminum pyrophosphates, in certain aspects, the stabilized MCPA of this disclosure meets the European standard for allowable aluminum content in food products. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335764 | LIPOLYTIC ENZYME VARIANTS - The present disclosure describes a variant polypeptide having lipolytic activity, wherein the variant has an amino acid sequence which, when aligned with the amino acid sequence as set out in SEQ ID NO: 2, comprises at least one substitution of an amino acid residue at a position corresponding to any of the positions 53, 112, 141, 178, 179, 182, 202, 203, 235, 282, 284, | 2019-11-07 |
20190335765 | Mixture, Paste-Like Composition and Method for Producing Soft Wheat Flour Pasta - The invention relates to a mixture intended to be hydrated to form a paste-like composition comprising gluten, for producing pasta, said mixture including a wheat flour composed substantially exclusively of soft wheat flour, a reducing agent and an amylose complexing agent and said flour being the only source of gluten in said paste-like composition. The invention also relates to a gluten-containing paste-like composition, intended to be shaped and dried to form pasta and comprising the above type of mixture and water to hydrate said mixture. The invention further relates to pasta prepared by shaping and drying a paste-like composition of this type, and to a method for production of the same. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335766 | Ink on Dough-Based Articles - A dough composition is provided herein that includes an ink on an external surface of the dough composition, and a polymerized alginate layer covering at least a portion of the ink. Also disclosed are dough compositions with printed design on an outer surface. Methods of making a dough composition are also provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335767 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FROZEN FOODS AND FROZEN FOODS OF PREDOMINANTLY PLANT ORIGIN - A method for preparing frozen foods includes the steps of
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20190335768 | METHOD OF EQUIPPING A FILLING TUBE AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING TUBULAR CASES - A method is provided for equipping at least one filling tube of an apparatus for filling tubular cases with a gathered tubular case. The method includes opening at least one gripping element of a case gripping device, feeding a gathered tubular case into a region of the at least one gripping element of the case gripping device, and closing at least one gripping element for fixing and axially centering the case. The method also includes moving the filling tube and the gripping device relative to each other towards each other for introducing the filling tube into an interior space of the case, partially opening at least one gripping element, and moving the filling tube and the gripping device relative to each other towards each other, such that the filling tube entrains the case and the case is guided by the gripping elements. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335769 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR HIGH SPEED PRODUCTION OF FOOD PRODUCT - The present disclosure provides a mechanical system for providing a food product on a sheet of paper. The disclosed mechanical system includes an adjustable conveyor belt system that is configured to enable a puck of food product to land up-right. The angle (e.g., slope) of the adjustable conveyor belt system can be adjusted to account for variations in the size and shape of the puck. The disclosed mechanical system also includes a flattener that is configured to provide memory to the pressed pucks. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335770 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND COOKING COATED FOOD ARTICLES IMPALED UPON A STICK - An apparatus is disclosed for preparing a food article ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335771 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FISH PRODUCT - A method for preparing a fish product. In the method, a slaughtered fish is filleted in pre-rigor state, skin is removed from the fillet in pre-rigor state, the skinless fillet is arranged in a pre-salting process in pre-rigor state and allowed to remain there for the pre-salting period, the fillet is removed from the pre-salting process, the fillet is arranged in its transport package, in which it is subjected to a second salting process, and the fillet is allowed to remain in the transport package for at least one day. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335772 | INDOOR SMOKER WITH SMOKE CONTAINMENT FEATURES - An indoor smoker includes a cabinet defining a discharge vent, a smoking chamber having a chamber outlet, and an exhaust assembly including an exhaust duct and a recirculation duct providing fluid communication between the chamber outlet and the discharge vent. An air handler urges a flow of smoke through a catalytic converter positioned within the exhaust duct to lower volatile organic compounds prior to discharging the smoke. A recirculation port may be defined between the recirculation duct and the exhaust duct upstream of the catalytic converter and a damper may direct the flow of smoke through the recirculation port when the smoke contains unacceptable levels of volatile organic compounds. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335773 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING THE FLOW OF SMOKE IN AN INDOOR SMOKER - An indoor smoker includes a cabinet including an exhaust duct, a smoking chamber, a firebox, and a bypass duct extending between the firebox and the exhaust duct. A damper is movable between a first position for closing the smoking chamber when a firebox temperature is outside a desired range and a second position for blocking the bypass duct when the firebox temperature is within the desired range. The damper thus regulates the flow of smoke such that only good smoke is directed into the smoking chamber, while bad smoke is routed directly to the exhaust duct. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAUSING OR TERMINATING A SMOKING PROCESS OF AN INDOOR SMOKER - An indoor smoker includes a cabinet including an exhaust duct, a smoking chamber, a firebox, and a bypass duct extending between the firebox and the exhaust duct. The indoor smoker further includes a system of dampers and check valves to regulate the flow of smoke and air within the indoor smoker. A controller may regulate these features to terminate a smoking process by asphyxiating the combustible material and evacuating the smoking chamber, to pause a process by evacuating the smoking chamber while permitting bleed air into the smoldering chamber, or to continue a normal smoking operation. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335775 | Method for Preservation of Fresh Plants by Vacuum Pre-Cooling Synchronously Combined with Modified Atmosphere Technique - A method for the preservation of fresh plants by vacuum pre-cooling synchronously combined with modified atmosphere technique includes: (1) screening field-picked fresh plants, and selecting individuals with uniform size, consistent maturity, and no obvious defects; (2) placing the screened individuals in a vacuum pre-cooler for pre-cooling; (3) after the plants are pre-cooled to the final temperature, the device automatically shuts down the refrigerator and vacuum pump, and the pre-configured mixed gas is introduced from the intake air inlet into the vacuum chamber for re-pressing; and (4) taking the re-pressed fresh plants out of the pre-cooler, and performing modified atmosphere packaging and refrigerating. A specific mixed gas can be filled during the vacuum pre-cooling and re-pressure stages, and the re-pressure process after pre-cooling is closely integrated with the modified atmosphere technique to reduce the respiration metabolism of the plant to a suitable low level, significantly prolonging the shelf life of the product. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335776 | PRODUCE RIPENING - Produce ripening systems and apparatuses are described. A produce ripening apparatus may include a sealed inner package positioned inside a sealed outer package. The sealed inner package may be breakable and may seal a ripening agent inside the sealed inner package. The sealed outer package may be openable and may have an elasticity sufficient to allow pressure to be applied to the sealed inner package through squeezing of the sealed outer package without breaking the sealed outer package. The pressure may be sufficient to break the sealed inner package. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335777 | COATED, CONTINUOUS OUTER-SKINNED FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated, continuous outer-skinned food product is provided. The coated, continuous skinned food product includes an outer skin having an exterior surface. A pulp portion is positioned internal to the outer skin and an inner core is positioned internal to the pulp portion. One or more layers of coating materials is applied to the exterior surface of the outer skin. The outer skin provides a continuous, uninterrupted protective layer enveloping the pulp portion and the inner core. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335778 | METHODS OF CONCENTRATING PHOSPHOLIPIDS - Phospholipid concentration methods involve use of a dairy composition, such as buttermilk or butter serum, as a starting material. The dairy composition is subjected to a first ultrafiltration, yielding a first permeate and a first retentate. The first retentate is treated with carbon dioxide and subjected to microfiltration, yielding a second permeate and a second retentate. The second retentate is treated with carbon dioxide and subjected to a second ultrafiltration, yielding a third permeate and a third retentate. The third retentate includes at least 30 wt % phospholipids. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335779 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A LACTOSE-FREE MILK - Process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk, comprising the following steps: 1) pasteurization and skimming, 2) enzymatic hydrolysis of the skimmed milk by lactase enzyme, 3) microfiltration of the hydrolysed skimmed milk and obtainment of a microfiltration retentate (RMF) and of a microfiltration permeate (PMF), 4) PMF ultrafiltration and obtainment of an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and of an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF), 5) first PUF nanofiltration and obtainment of the first nanofiltration retentate (RNF 1) and of a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF 1), 6) second PNF 1 nanofiltration and obtainment of a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and of a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: obtainment of lactose-free milk by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps, which is characterized in that: (I) the first nanofiltration of step 5) is carried out with membranes having a molecular weight cut-off ranging from 400 to 600 Da and the second nanofiltration is carried out with membranes having a molecular weight cut-off ranging from 150 to 250 Da, and (II) the final step 7) is carried out by mixing a composition comprising at least RUF, RNF1 and PNF2. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335780 | DIETARY MARGARINE COMPOSITION FOR PUFF PASTRY WITH REDUCED SATURATED FAT CONTENT - A roll-in margarine composition with reduced saturated fatty acids content containing 60% to 80% by weight of a fatty phase and 40% to 20% by weight of an aqueous phase containing water, proteins and soluble and/or insoluble dietary fibers is disclosed. The fatty phase consists of 30% to 45% of a vegetable fat rich in stearic acid and 70% to 55% of a vegetable oil. The soluble fibers can be beta-glucans, concentrated algae, pea fiber, potato fiber, psyllium fiber, guar fiber, and the insoluble fibers can be celluloses, wheat fiber, pea integument fiber, carrot fiber and bamboo fiber. A process for preparing the margarine composition is also disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335781 | METHODS FOR REDUCED OIL MIGRATION - The disclosure generally provides for lipid compositions, foodstuffs, and methods for reducing lipid migration in a food product, the methods comprise sonicating a low saturated lipid with a high intensity ultrasound, and incorporating the sonicated low saturated lipid to a food composition. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335782 | Method and Composition for Preparing a Therapeutic Natural Tea Remedy for Helping the Human Body Combat the Effects of Various Medical Ailments - Therapeutic tea remedy mixtures in the form of beverages and ointments. Methods for making the tea remedy mixtures are described along with the benefits it provides to combat various medical ailments that frequently impair the human body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335783 | FRUITY FLAVORED COCOA PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SUCH COCOA PRODUCTS - Cocoa products having a fruity flavor comprising an increased amount of a fruity aroma compounds are disclosed. The cocoa products are produced by a method comprising mixing cocoa nibs, de-shelled cocoa beans, or a combination thereof with an acid and water and roasting the acidified nibs, the acidified de-shelled cocoa beans, or the combination thereof. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335784 | ASSEMBLY LINE TECHNIQUE FOR FOOD PRODUCTION AND PULL-APART FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD - An assembly line technique is described in which food items with a deposited layer of smear prior to baking can be cut and segregated into small pieces. The food pieces are deposited randomly into an ovenable serving container in such a way as to reduce contact between the smear coated surface(s) of the food pieces. This results in a “pull-apart” food product that can be rapidly microwave heated in the container and served in the container. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335785 | NUTRITIOUS SWEETENERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to low calorie, and nutritious sweeteners and confectioneries. The sweeteners and confectioneries of the invention are enriched with at least one type of soluble fibers and with proteins and include limited amounts of sweetening agents. The present invention further relates to methods of manufacturing the herein disclosed sweeteners and confectioneries. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335786 | MACHINE FOR MAKING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE MACHINE - A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid food products comprises:
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20190335787 | ICE CREAM MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ICE CREAM PRODUCT USING AN ICE CREAM MACHINE - The present disclosure relates to an ice cream machine having a filling zone and an emptying zone. The ice cream machine may include a rotatable unit, a mould for receiving ice cream, a stick providing arrangement, and a guiding structure arranged to prevent more than one stick from entering the groove of the mould from the stick providing arrangement. The stick providing arrangement is arranged such that a rotation of the rotatable unit causes the groove to match the position of the stick providing arrangement and thereby allow a single stick to enter the groove, wherein further rotation of the rotatable unit causes one of the sidewalls of the groove to bring the stick along the rotational movement of the rotatable unit. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335788 | METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS USING A BELT SEPARATOR - The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, wherein the separation is performed using a belt separator. The invention further relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the method of treating insects according to the invention, and to the use of these powders in food. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335789 | PACKAGED BEVERAGES, AND A PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING GASES INTO PACKAGED BEVERAGES - The present application is directed to a method of introducing one or more gases into a liquid that includes introducing a feed liquid into at least one vessel, injecting one or more non-CO | 2019-11-07 |
20190335790 | Ozone Generator Methods for Retrofit of Enclosed and Air-Conditioned Environments - An ozone generator includes at least four independent ozone generation control channels that energize at least four independent ozone generation plates. The at least four independent ozone generation control channels allow for multiple modes of operation, including sterilization, disinfecting, and managing, in addition to interleaved operation, which significantly extends the useful life of the individual ozone generation plates. The ozone generator is placed in a preexisting conditioned airflow that enters a conditioned airspace enclosed by a container. Being placed in the preexisting conditioned airflow, the ozone generator does not require a fan or other air movement device to actively transport ozone-enriched air or oxygen through the ozone generator. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335791 | Cooking Device and Method - A method for cooking meat, the method comprising: placing the meat having exudate in a suitable vacuum sealed bag; vacuum sealing the bag; placing the bag on a rack; placing the rack in a cooking device; cooking the meat, which produces exudate; removing the rack from the cooking device and cooling the meat to a temperature which is safe for handling; and sealing the bag so as to segregate the meat from the cooked exudate, wherein the rack is adapted to support the meat in an upper section of the bag whilst allowing the exudate to fall into a lower section of the bag. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335792 | AQUEOUS FERMENTATION FEEDSTOCK AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Provided are dry-milling methods for producing an aqueous fermentation feedstock ingredient. The methods include providing a corn-processing filtration feed; filtering at least a fraction of said filtration feed on a microfiltration membrane, whereby an aqueous filtration permeate and a filtration retentate are formed; separating said filtration permeate from said filtration retentate, to form separated permeate and separated retentate; forming a fermentation feedstock comprising said separated permeate, and saccharifying and/or washing said separated retentate. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335793 | BATTER FOR DEEP-FRIED FOOD PRODUCTS - A coating material for fried food contains a wheat flour in an amount of 50-95 mass % and a modified starch in an amount of 5-50 mass %, the modified starch having been subjected to an oxidation treatment or an acid treatment and having an RVA maximum viscosity of 1,000 mPa·s or less. A heat-treated wheat flour may be used as the wheat flour. The coating material for fried food may further contain a leavening agent in an amount of 0.1-3 mass %, and may further contain an emulsifier in an amount of 2 mass % or less. It is possible to produce a fried food whose coating has a crispy and light texture not only immediately after the fried food is produced but also after a certain period of time from when the fried food is produced, or after the fried food is reheated in a microwave oven or the like. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335794 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PUMPABLE BROTH COMPOSITION - Disclosed here is a process for preparing a concentrated liquid composition (such as a broth) from poultry or other meat sources without the use of any enzymes. The resultant composition may have high content of solids but are pumpable or pourable and have relatively long shelf life at room temperature. Also disclosed are methods of extracting proteins from raw poultry or other meat sources at relatively low temperatures. Methods of making a high protein curd is also disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335795 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS-CONTAINING MATERIAL - There are provided a method for producing a hydrogen gas-containing material in which higher safety than in a production method of the related art is secured and which is simple and has high production efficiency, and a method for producing a hydrogen gas-containing material and a device for producing a hydrogen gas-containing material in which it is possible to prevent nitrogen gas from being mixed into the hydrogen gas-containing material produced by the production method and it is easy to control an amount of hydrogen contained in the hydrogen gas-containing material. As one aspect, there is provided a method for producing a hydrogen gas-containing material including mixing a liquid composition containing a gelling agent or a thickener and a liquid medium with hydrogen gas in a line mixer ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335796 | OPTIMIZED NUTRIENT FOOD - An optimized nutrient food for optimization of bodily functions and thereby maintenance of health, prevention of diseases and delaying aging. The optimized nutrient food includes about 28% to about 36% of protein, about, 17% to about 26% of dietary fiber, about 6% to about 10% of omega 3 fatty acid, about 6% to about 10% of omega 6 fatty acid, about 4% to about 8% of omega 9 fatty acid, about 2% to about 6% of saturated fat, about 4% to about 13% of starch/sugar, about 6% to about 10% of vitamins and minerals, about 2% to about 5%, by weight of water and, a ratio of omega 3 fatty acid to omega 6 fatty acid ranging from about 0.75:1.25 to about 1.25:0.75. Methods of preparation of the optimized nutrient food as well as methods of treatment administering the optimized nutrient food. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335797 | SYNTHETIC MILK COMPOSITIONS FOR OPTIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTION OF OBESITY IN MALE AND FEMALE INFANT AND CHILDREN - Synthetic nutritional compositions for infants and young children up to the age of thirty-six months, particularly infant formulae and growing-up milks, vary according to gender and the age of the infant or young child. The compositions have been designed to ensure balanced growth and to prevent obesity in in-fancy and later in life. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335798 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING FEED FOR ANIMALS - A preparation apparatus for preparing feed for animals, includes a first storage container for storing a dehydrated feed, a second storage container for storing a liquid such as water, mixing chamber, a mixer for mixing the dehydrated feed and the liquid in order to form a feed ration in paste form, and a consumption container arranged to receive the feed ration, wherein the mixing chamber includes an opening, the mixing chamber is mounted movable relative to the preparation apparatus, so as to move from a first position to a second position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335799 | APPLIANCE FOR PREPARING ANIMAL FEED - An appliance for preparing animal feed, includes a housing, a mixing chamber designed to receive a portion of dehydrated feed and a liquid portion, mobile mixer arranged in the mixing chamber, a consumption chamber, wherein the mixing chamber is removable from the preparation appliance, wherein the mixing chamber, once mounted on the preparation appliance: is rotatable in order to pass from a position mixing the feed ration to a position dispensing the feed ration, and has a gripping portion which protrudes from the housing. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335800 | Hemp Protein and Use for Microencapsulation - Hemp seed protein fractions are provided with particular applicability for forming stable emulsions for microencapsulating lipid based components. The hemp seed protein fraction is extracted from a hemp seed protein source by aqueous alkaline extraction, followed by separation to provide a aqueous hemp protein solution and residual hemp protein source solids. The hemp seed protein fraction is isolated from the aqueous hemp protein solution by either i) precipitating hemp proteins from the separated aqueous hemp protein solution at or above the isoelectric pH and at a temperature no greater than 70° C., and separating the precipitated proteins to produce a hemp seed protein fraction; or ii) ultrafiltering the separated aqueous hemp protein solution to produce a hemp seed protein fraction having a molecular weight of 5,000 Da and higher. The isolated hemp seed protein fractions form stable emulsions with lipid based components and form microencapsulated powders. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335801 | FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The invention relates to a food processing system ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335802 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WINDING A SHEET OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL INTO A BOBBIN - The invention relates to a method for winding a sheet ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335803 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH EXTINGUISHMENT MEANS - There is provided a smoking article ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335804 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTING OBJECTS INTO A FILTER COMPONENT OF A SMOKING ARTICLE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - Apparatuses are provided for manufacturing a rod member for a cigarette filter element. Each rod member defines a longitudinal axis and includes a generally longitudinally-extending filter material and a plurality of objects disposed therein along the longitudinal axis. Such an apparatus comprises a rod-forming unit configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An object insertion unit is configured to introduce a plurality of objects into engagement with the rod member. A rod-dividing unit is configured to divide the rod member into a plurality of rod portions such that each rod portion includes a plurality of the objects. Associated methods are also provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335805 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH MOUTH END CAVITY - A smoking article ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335806 | PIPE LIGHTER HOLDER AND TOOL - A standard smoking lighter slides into a hole on top of a plastic sheath so that only the top of the lighter is exposed. The bottom of the sheath has a hammer like protrusion at one end to stuff tobacco or other herb into a pipe. The opposite end of the bottom has a pivot point for a poker which serves to mix the herb and ash within the pipe and/or clean the debris from the pipe. The poker folds up into the sheath when not in use. Thus, a three function pipe tool provides a lighter, a stuffer and a poker. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335807 | SLIDING COVER-OPENING DEVICE - A sliding cover-opening device includes a top support, a sliding-resistant device, and a rotatable cover opening device. The rotatable cover opening device further includes a rotatable pushing cover and a rotating torsional spring. According to the sliding cover-opening device, the rotatable pushing cover can automatically rotate to 90 degrees to open completely after sliding over a certain distance. Also, with the sliding-resistant device, users can experience a sliding feeling by hands. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335808 | ELECTRONIC VAPING SYSTEMS - A vape wick package includes a wick; a first frangible shell containing the wick; a second frangible shell containing an electronic juice (e-juice), wherein the wick and e-juice shells are in a dual chamber frangible shell; and a protective layer covering first and second frangible shells. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335809 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomizer and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The atomizer includes a shell defining a smoke outlet communicating with outside environment, a liquid cavity capable of storing a fluid to be vaporized and an atomizing chamber. A heating assembly located inside the shell, wherein the heating assembly comprises a liquid guiding member, a cover and a heating component. The cover is an integral structure defining a liquid tunnel and a smoke tunnel, the liquid tunnel communicates with the liquid cavity and extends to the liquid guiding member, and the smoke outlet communicates with the atomizing chamber via the smoke tunnel. The liquid guiding member is configured to transport the fluid from the liquid tunnel to the atomizing chamber, and to heat the fluid to generate smoke. The heating component is connected with the liquid guiding member to heat the liquid guiding member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335810 | OXYGEN PRODUCING CARTRIDGE FOR VAPING APPARATUS - An e-vaping apparatus is described. The e-vaping apparatus includes a heater component. The e-vaping apparatus also includes a cartridge with a channel. The channel is filled with an oxygen producing component. The oxygen producing component is configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heater component. The vapor includes oxygen. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335811 | VAPING DEVICE - A vaping device is provided. The vaping device may include a main body with a flip lid hingedly coupled to the main body. The main body may include a pod removably coupled within the main body. The pod may have an interior volume for receiving and retaining concentrated plant extract. The main body may also include a heating element for vaporizing the concentrated plant extract. The main body may include a mouthpiece for inhaling vapor from the concentrated plant extract. Further, the main body may include a power source for providing power to the heating element and a button for engaging power from the power source to the heating element. A method of using a vaping device is also disclosed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335812 | RESERVOIR FOR AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICES - An aerosol delivery device or electronic cigarette generates an aerosol or vapor for consumption by a consumer. The device may include a cartridge holding an aerosol precursor substance or fluid that is turned into the aerosol or vapor. The fluid may be stored in reservoir that allows for the fluid to be passed to an atomizer for generating the aerosol. The reservoir may be a flexible bladder that equalizes pressure inside the cartridge to reduce leakage, such as with an internal valve to activate fluid transfer. Alternatively, the reservoir may include one or more capsules that can be broken or melted to release the fluid. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335813 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING THE SAME - The utility model provided an atomizer. The atomizer includes an atomizing head defining an atomizing chamber; and a base seat assembly positioned on an end of the atomizing head. The base seat includes a base seat defining a liquid storage groove in communication with the atomizing chamber. The liquid storage groove is provided with a convex body defining at least one ventilation hole, when the tobacco liquid explodes, the tobacco liquid splashes to the convex body and capable of flowing into the liquid storage groove along the convex body. In the atomizer of the utility model, the tobacco liquid is prevented from leaking through the ventilation hole. It has a simple structure and a notable effect, and lightens the clear-up workload of the user, thereby improving user's experience. The utility model further provides an electronic cigarette having aforementioned atomizer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335814 | CIGARETTE CARTRIDGE, ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE THEREOF - A cigarette cartridge includes a liquid storage member, a liquid outlet mechanism provided on the liquid storage member, an elastic member accommodated in the liquid outlet mechanism, and a first magnetic member. The liquid storage member has a liquid storage chamber. The liquid outlet mechanism has a liquid guiding hole in communication with the liquid storage chamber. The cigarette cartridge also has a liquid outlet hole in communication with the liquid guiding hole. The first magnetic member is slidably accommodated within the liquid outlet mechanism. An end of the elastic member elastically abuts against the inner wall of the liquid outlet mechanism, and the other end of the elastic member elastically abuts against the first magnetic member. The first magnetic member is configured to close the liquid guiding hole under the action of the elastic member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335815 | ELECTRONIC VAPORIZER - An electronic vaporizer device with a sealed, disposable, fillable cartridge is described, along with a method for refilling the cartridge. The electronic vaporizer includes a body which is held by the user and houses a battery. The body receives and couples with a cartridge with a reservoir for oil or other fluid to be vaporized. The cartridge also includes an atomizer which is powered by the battery via a connector terminal, a wick to provide oil to the atomizer from the oil reservoir, a vapor tube which transmits the vaporized oil to the user though a mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the user fills the reservoir of the cartridge by inserting a needle through a self-sealing septum. Further, the electronic vaporizer device includes a haptic device to provide haptic feedback to a user of the electronic vaporizer to communicate operating states of the electronic vaporizer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335816 | INHALER DEVICE, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR OPERATING THE SAME - An inhalation device that makes it possible to easily manage the remaining amounts of elements required for inhalation of an aerosol or a flavored aerosol. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335817 | VAPORIZER DEVICE HAVING OUTPUT COMPONENT FOR COMMUNICATING AMOUNT OF GENERATED VAPORIZED SUBSTANCE - An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335818 | METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES - The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. A system may include assembly cells each including an assembly track and assembly carriages that ride thereon and which engage components of partially-assembled cartridges. A transfer apparatus may transfer partially-assembled cartridges between the assembly cells. In another example system, cartridges may be assembled on platforms on a rotary track. The platforms may include assembly grippers with sequentially-opening clamps configured to receive the components of the partially-assembled cartridges. Related methods are also provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335819 | CARTRIDGE AND INHALER - To provide an inhaler cartridge and an inhaler including a novel structure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335820 | CARTRIDGE AND INHALER - To provide an inhaler cartridge and an inhaler including a novel structure. Provided is a cartridge for an inhaler. The cartridge includes: a housing including an accommodation space capable of accommodating a liquid, an air flow passage, and a partition member partitioning the accommodation space and the air flow passage in a longitudinal direction; a heater configured to be capable of heating the liquid and arranged in the air flow passage; and an air inlet port provided at a position facing the partition member and communicating with the air flow passage. The housing includes an air outlet port communicating with the air flow passage, and a position of the air outlet port in a transverse direction at least partially overlaps in a longitudinal direction with a position of the heater in a transverse direction, or an end of the air outlet port close to a side of the air inlet port in a transverse direction is positioned on a side of the accommodation space relative to an end of the heater close to a side of the air inlet port in a transverse direction. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335821 | URINE POWERED GARMENT SYSTEM - A urine powered garment has a shirt and trousers. A collector positioned beneath the trousers is adapted to collect urine. A container is located below and coupled to the collector. A converter dis-associates the constituent elements of the urine within the container to create electrical energy. A pouch receives urine from the container. The pouch has a top opening above and a drain tube below. The drain tube couples the pouch and the converter. A source of potential is adapted to receive electrical potential and to store the received electrical potential until accessed. A super-capacitor couples the converter and the source of potential. The super-capacitor converts the output of the converter prior to feeding to the source of potential. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335822 | Engineered Knit With Multi-Density Knit Zone - A knitted element may include at least three zones. The first zone may include terry loop knitting. The second zone may include mesh knitting. The third zone may include jersey knitting. The knitted element may include at least one seamless transition between the first zone and the second zone, or between the first zone and the third zone so that terry loop knitting is continuous with either the mesh knitting or the jersey knitting. The first zone, the second zone, and the third zone may each include wool knitting. The terry loop knitting may be adapted to provide warmth in areas where it is needed, while the mesh knitting may be adapted to provide breathability in areas where it is needed. The jersey knitting may provide an intermediate level of warmth and breathability. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335823 | FLY SHIELD FOR GARMENT SUCH AS PAIR OF JEANS - A fly shield for a garment such as, for example, a pair of jeans. The fly shield is coupled to a waistband of the garment and extends along a zipper and over a crotch seam of the garment. The portion of the fly shield that extends over the crotch seam of the garment has less than four layers of material and/or consists of a first material layer and a second material layer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335824 | GARMENT WITH MULTILAYER INTERNAL ABDOMINAL SUPPORT PANELS - A garment has a left pocket bag and a right pocket bag, each formed from a first material and a second material, the first material having stretch and recovery properties in at least one direction thereof, and the second material having stretch properties in at least one direction thereof. The first material comprises a first composite material including a fusible or interlining fused to a cotton or cotton blend base fabric. The left pocket bag comprises a left inner piece comprising the first material, and the right pocket bag comprises a right inner piece comprising the first material. The left and right pocket bags are attached to the garment with the first base fabric of the left and right inner pieces facing toward a wearer of the garment. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335825 | Water Resistant Protective Wash Garment - A protective wash garment for use by workers during washing operations is disclosed. The protective wash garment is comprises a two-layer construction in which the first layer is a water resistant material. The second layer is a high porosity material that is laid over the first layer. Water that comes into contact with the second layer passes through and is caught between the first and second layer. The water then falls to the bottom of the first layer into a gutter formed by folding a bottom flap of the first layer up. The bottom flap is folded such that the gutter runs at an angle to urge the water that falls into the gutter to flow to a lower end of the gutter. The lower end of the gutter is beyond the feet of the worker wearing the garment. Thus, water spayed upon the garment falls into the gutter and flows out away from the feet of the worker wearing the garment. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335826 | SELF-DEFENSE DEVICES - A self-defense device includes a notification or alarm component configured to be used with a personal item, wherein the notification or alarm component is a whistle or an alarm device. The personal item may be a hairpiece, a keychain, a glove, a purse, an earring, a belt, or a handbag. The notification or alarm component may be an electronic device that can makes a loud sound or send an electronic signal that communicates with a cell phone or an alarm center. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335827 | PROTECTIVE HAND COVERING FOR INFANTS - A protective hand covering has a flexible shell with an open end and a closed end, and a constricted region between the open and closed ends. The constricted region defines a passage for receiving the child's hand. The hand covering may be worn by an infant or small child during sleeping or other activities, A gripping material is disposed on an inside surface of the shell at the constricted region and around the passage. The gripping material has a coefficient of friction higher than a coefficient of friction of the material of the flexible shell, such that the hand covering is discouraged from coming off of the child's hand. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335828 | NECKTIE RETAINER - A retainer, and method for preparing a retainer, for a necktie to receive the ends of the necktie looped over, or to be looped over, the neck of a user or, comprising
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20190335829 | Layered Thumbhole Structure - A sleeve cuff is provided for a sleeve comprising an anterior patch affixed to the sleeve and covering at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, a distal strap affixed to the sleeve and spanning over at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, and the distal strap overlapping at least a portion of the anterior patch to form an aperture for receiving a thumb therethrough. The sleeve cuff has a plurality of configurations, including at least a closed configuration where the aperture is closed and minimizes the wearer's exposure to wind and air elements therethrough, and an opened configuration where the aperture is opened and minimizes the air penetration around the received thumb. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335830 | ARTICLE OF APPAREL INCLUDING INSULATION - An article of apparel including insulation material is discussed. The insulation material includes an insulating layer formed of waterfowl fibers and synthetic fibers. The waterfowl fibers are present in an amount of at least 20% by weight of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is generally free of waterfowl plumage. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335831 | Three-Dimensional, 3D, Knitted Fabric, and Method of Manufacturing Same - A three-dimensional, 3D, knitted fabric is knitted by a double-bed weft-knitting machine. The knitted fabric comprises a top layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer, wherein the top layer and the bottom layer are joined together by cross-yarns constituting the intermediate layer, and wherein at least the top layer comprises two-folded cut-resistant yarns. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335832 | MAGNETIC CLOSURES - A releasable closure having a first structure that encapsulates a magnetic composition based on magnetic particles, such as a smart fluid of the group electrorheological fluid, magnetorheological fluid, ferrofluid, or that is formed of a printable composition with dispersed magnetic particles. The first structure is magnetically attracted and thereby joinable to an opposing, second structure, with the first and second structures forming the releasable closure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335833 | Belt Support System For Garment - A garment is provided with one or more selectively openable tunnels on the garment around an opening in the garment. The tunnels enable a belt to be placed within the tunnels simultaneously across the entire length of the tunnel without having to thread the belt from one end of the tunnel to the other. After placing the belt within the tunnel, a releasable securing mechanism enables the tunnel to be secured to the garment around the belt to maintain the connection of the belt to the garment. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335834 | WIG-MANAGEMENT TEMPLATE-SHIELD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wig-management template-shield system and method that can be used from the initial measuring and fitting for a wig, as a template, through the wig making and the wig styling processes as both a template and a protective shield for the wig block or wig blocks, and through the use of the wig, including washings and re-stylings, as a protective shield for the wig block or wig blocks, made of a see-through flexible shrinkable barrier sheet material in hood form that is placed over the head of a person to be fitted for a wig in its expanded state as a hood, is shrunk to a shape-conforming envelope retaining the shape of the person's head and hair profile by hot air not causing injury to the person, and is then marked with the location of the person's hairline and other markings, creating a template to be sent to and used by a wig maker to make a proper fitting wig. During the making of the wig and during use of the wig, the template-shield protects wig blocks from damage and staining during dressing and cleaning of the wig. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335835 | Machine for Beauty Salon - A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject with an option of additionally painting the nails of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and said subject in order to protect them in the event of a malfunction. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335836 | Method of fast reforming wearable goods and handbags - Method of fast reforming wearable goods and handbags, providing people flexibility to change the appearances of wearable goods and handbags. The method designs an approach of using easy fastener connecting hardware to connect interchangeable sections of wearable goods and handbags. The fastener, which is used as connecting device of the method, is applied to assemble and fasten the materials of interchangeable sections. The method claims the interchangeable and detachable sections of wearable goods and handbags designed with supporting small holes or built-in pins of fasteners, so that the pins of the fastener hardware can be used to connect different sections through the small holes. The fastener hardware has secured fasten after connecting interchangeable accessories. To install and fasten the fastener, people can just insert the pin of the fastener to the base of the fastener. Inserting pins of fasteners through holes of detachable materials, multi-layer materials can be assembled and fixed to the base of fastener. With the design of the method, wearable goods such as footwear upper vamp, footwear front upper, footwear rear upper, footwear soles, hats, bag panels, bag straps, bag handles, and bag accessories can be assembled or disassembled by attaching or detaching with fasteners. Therefore, people can change or reverse the footwear upper vamp appearances without changing the soles of footwear by replacing or applying the interchangeable upper vamp pieces with fasteners. People can change the footwear soles without changing the footwear upper vamp by applying the interchangeable soles with fasteners. People can change the brim combination of hat by connecting different piece of brim with fasteners. People can change bag panels by applying the interchangeable panels with fasteners. People can change bag accessories such as straps, handles, flaps, ornamental members by replacing the interchangeable pieces with fasteners. People can convert big tote panel to form small purse or shoulder bag by attaching to different interchangeable panels with fasteners. The method claims not to give sewing to assemble footwear, hat, and handbags. The method claims small holes or built-in pins of fasteners designing on the interchangeable materials, appearances of wearable goods or handbags can be reformed by assembling with fasteners. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335837 | TIGHTENING BAND COVER FOR HAT - A tightening band cover includes a cover body in which an insertion hole is formed to be inserted in a longitudinal direction of a tightening band adjusting a wearing size of the hat; a pad portion formed on one side of the cover body and coming in contact with a user's skin; and a display portion formed on the other side of the cover body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335838 | HELMET WITH SHEAR FORCE MANAGEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a cushion for use in a helmet comprising an outer shell for impact with an incoming force, the cushion disposed between the outer shell and a head when the helmet is worn, the cushion comprising: a sealed bladder comprising a flexible membrane; a pad housed within the bladder, said pad comprising a compressible member having interstices open to the exterior of the pad; and a liquid within the interior of the bladder; wherein said pad absorbs at least some of said liquid when uncompressed and expels said liquid when compressed; and wherein the volume of liquid within the bladder is sufficient to allow opposing surfaces of the bladder to be displaced in a shearing motion relative to each other when the cushion is compressed and subjected to shear forces, to decouple shear forces between said helmet and the head. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335839 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet including a visor attached to the external sides of the helmet shell. The shell includes substantially flat mount surfaces on each side which correspond with substantially flat portions on the respective ends of the visor. A fastener hole on the shell aligns with an access hole on the visor so that the two elements can be releasably fastened. The access hole provides space for a fastener to protrude out from the surface of the shell, allowing the visor to sit flush against the shell when fastened together. The helmet may include chin straps which are attached to the inner surface of the shell. The helmet may also include a catch strip on the front of the visor which protrudes from the visor such that it can prevent a cloth helmet cover (sometimes used in games such as Roller Derby) from easily sliding off the helmet. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335840 | HELMET - A helmet includes an operation mechanism, which is accommodated in an accommodation portion, on an outer shell of the helmet for operating an anti-glare visor with a transmission cable. One wall surface at an end of the accommodation portion in an operation direction defines an end surface including an insertion hole extending through the outer shell for passage of the transmission cable. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335841 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH UPPER INCORPORATING KNITTED COMPONENT PROVIDING VARIABLE COMPRESSION - An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper that is attached to the sole structure. The upper includes a knitted component with a compression member that is configured to apply compression to the wearer. The knitted component also includes a selection element that is configured for selecting and changing the amount of compression applied by the compression member. The selection element is spaced away from the sole structure. The selection element includes a first area and a second area. The first area is configured to move relative to the second area between an unsecured position and a secured position to change the amount of compression applied by the compression member. The first area is spaced away from the second area in the unsecured position, and the first area is attached to the second area in the secured position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335842 | Footwear With Refractive Internal Illumination - A footwear with refractive internal illumination has a footwear, a translucent body, an illumination system and a liner. The footwear has a sole section and an upper. The upper has an opaque light refracting section. The illumination system has a power source and at least one light source. The at least one light source is electrically connected to the power source. A light wavelength of light emitted from the at least one light source is approximate to a light wavelength of light emitted through the opaque light refracting section. The upper is connected to the sole section. The at least one light source is connected to the translucent body. The translucent body is housed in between the liner and the opaque light refracting section. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335843 | MULTI-MODAL SENSOR FUSION PLATFORM - A system may include a bottom layer and a sensing layer disposed on a first side of the bottom layer. The first sensing layer may include a first sensing element and a second sensing element. The first sensing element and the second sensing element may include one of: a force sensing element, a strain sensing element, a motion sensing element, or an environmental sensing element. The first sensing element and the second sensing element may be of a different type of sensing element. The system may also include a communications interface configured to couple the sensing layer with a host controller. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335844 | Footwear Having Sensor System - A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port. | 2019-11-07 |