46th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160330999 | VAPOR DELIVERY FOR SIMULATION OF FOOD OR MEAL FLAVORS - Methods are disclosed comprising receiving a selection of a meal experience to be delivered by an electronic vapor device, determining, by the electronic vapor device, a first amount of a first flavoring correlating to a first food item based on the meal experience, determining, by the electronic vapor device, a second amount of a second flavoring correlating to a second food item based on the meal experience, receiving a selection of one or more of the first flavoring or the second flavoring to be dispensed, and dispensing, by the electronic vapor device, the selected one or more of the first flavoring or the second flavoring in vapor form. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331000 | DENATURED GLUCOMANNAN - According to the present invention, a low-calorie healthy food product rich in dietary fiber can be provided by using denatured glucomannan in producing food products, or by using denatured glucomannan to form a heat irreversible gelatinized food product, under a wide range of alkaline or acidic conditions. The present invention is a denatured glucomannan formed by isolating and the acetyl group of konjac-glucomannan by an alkali process to suppress swelling, whereupon the denatured glucomannan may then adjusted to be gelled or heated and gelled after being swollen by removing the swelling suppression using a high pH ingredient. Both the denatured glucomannan in addition to any gelatinized product or other food product formed from the denatured glucomannan may be dehydrated, frozen, or dried. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331001 | Snack of Animal Origin and Production Method - A method for preparing a snack item including the steps of providing a raw material of animal origin, reducing the size of the raw material into discrete units, combining the discrete units with additional ingredients to form a mixture, cooling the mixture to a temperature at or below the dew point of the mixture and baking the mixture at a temperature from about 150° C. to 190° C., for about 15 seconds to 90 seconds to form a snack product with a high protein content. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331002 | PALATE CLEANSING BEVERAGE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A beverage specifically designed for cleansing the palate, hereafter a palate cleansing beverage (“PCB”), is a carbonated beverage made of water, acidulats, polysaccharides, sweeteners, an astringent or bitter component or tannin removal additives, and carbonated components. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331003 | METHOD FOR PRESERVING FOOD - A method for preserving food. The food is heated in a moist state in a container, which has a venting opening and is suited as transport and retail packaging, by way of microwaves (M) for a limited time, however at least until hot steam (D) from in the container and exists through the venting opening. After the heating has ended, a gas (G) is injected into the container using a cannula, and a container wall made of plastic film is pierced with the cannula. The plastic film that is used has a thickness of less than 100 μm. At least one layer of the plastic film is made of polyethylene terephthalate having a thickness of greater than 19 μm. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331004 | MEASUREMENT OF DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES DURING THAWING OR FREEZING OF A FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for thawing or freezing a product, particularly a food product. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331005 | PROCESS FOR DRYING AND POWDERIZING FUNCTIONAL FOODS, NUTRACEUTICALS, AND NATURAL HEALTH INGREDIENTS - A system for producing free-flowing powder with a narrow particle size distribution from liquid compositions comprising in combination: a feeding reservoir comprising said liquid compositions: a pumping device to pump said liquid composition into at least one atomizing device: said at least one atomizing device composed of at least one fluid nozzle to distribute an upward gaseous drying medium over said nozzle: two lateral streamlined tube-like devices for supplying said liquid composition and pressurized gas to said at least one nozzle from two opposite directions: a cylindrical plenum chamber wherein the fluid nozzle is located: an accelerating zone of a drying medium consisting of a cylindrical pipe located at the bottom of the cylindrical plenum: a conical-cylindrical drying chamber equipped with a manhole, a multi-nozzle manifold and insulation panels: and an intermediate drying medium consisting of a single bed or multi-beds of inert carriers within the drying chamber. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331006 | Synthetic Base and Associated Methods - Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic base that obviates all the drawbacks of strong bases such as sodium hydroxide. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water and adding calcium hydroxide at a molar ration of about 1:1. Next, sodium percarbonate is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as glycine hydroxide. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331007 | Caffeinated Coffee-Flavored Cereal - The present application describes coffee-flavored ready to eat cereal. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331008 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF INSTANT STIR-FRIED POTATO STRINGS - Described is a method for the preparation of instant stir-fried potato strings having a refrigerated shelf life before stir-frying, comprising the steps of providing potatoes, cutting the potatoes in strings having a cross-sectional area of 25 mm | 2016-11-17 |
20160331009 | Method of Making Snack Foods - Making snack foods by cooking a plurality of snack food slices disposed in a first layer having a first thickness to an average moisture content of from 10 to 20 wt. %, based on the total weight of the snack food slices. Then, stacking the cooked snack food slices as a packed bed having a second thickness which is greater than the first thickness. Next, microwave-drying the bed to reduce the moisture content to an average of from 6 to 8 wt. %, while maintaining the temperature of the bed lower than a glass transition temperature of starch in the snack food slices. Finish drying the snack food slices in a hot air dryer to reduce the moisture content of the snack food slices to an average of from 1 to 2 wt. %. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331010 | ENZYMATIC PROCESS - Provided is a process of forming a vanilla extract wherein green ripe vanilla beans are exposed to a high drying temperature, extracted with a solvent, and treated with beta-glucosidase enzyme to convert glucovanillin to vanillin enzymatically, thereby providing a vanilla extract with a good vanillin yield and complex well-balanced vanilla aroma lacking undesirable off-notes. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331011 | GLYCOSIDE BLENDS - Sweetener compositions comprising particular glycoside blends are described in this paper. The glycioside blends comprise rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, and/or rebaudioside D in various proportions. The sweetener composition can also include one or more bulking agents or other ingredients. The sweetener compositions can be used in foods and beverages. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331012 | SWEETNER COMPOSITIONS AND FOODS, BEVERAGES, AND CONSUMBLE PRODUCTS MADE THEREOF - Provided herein are compositions with enhanced sweetness or reduced caloric content per weight when compared to the sweetener carbohydrate or sweetener polyol component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331013 | SWEET FLAVOR MODIFIER - The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (Ia): | 2016-11-17 |
20160331014 | PROTEIN FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING D-ALLULOSE - Disclosed is a solid food product including a D-allulose syrup and a native protein. Also disclosed is the use of this solid food product as a protein supplement for dietarians, athletes and bodybuilders. It also relates to use of D-allulose to reduce hardening of a protein food product, as an aid for quick hydration and as an aid for improving the cohesiveness of a dough. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331015 | YEAST MUTANT AND YEAST EXTRACT - A natural yeast extract which is rich in glutamic acid and therefore has an impact at first taste. Further, provided is a yeast extract which is also rich in 5′-guanylic acid or 5′-inosinic acid and therefore has strong umami. Further, provided is a yeast mutant capable of accumulating a large amount of glutamic acid, glutamine and ribonucleic acid for obtaining such a yeast extract. A yeast mutant to which resistance to organic acids and analogues thereof has been imparted by inducing spontaneous mutation, accumulates a significant amount, i.e., 10% by weight or more of the total of free glutamic acid and glutamine in the cell, and further accumulates 5% by weight or more of a ribonucleic acid. The yeast extract produced by using this strain contains 20% by weight or more of L-glutamic acid, and further contains 3% by weight or more of 5′-IG. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331016 | Methods and Diets to Protect Against Chemotoxicity and Age Related Illnesses - A method of improving longevity and/or alleviating a symptom of aging or preventing age related diseases is provided. The method includes a step in which the subject's average and type of daily protein intake, IGF-I, and IGFBP1 levels, and risk factors for overall mortality, cancer and diabetes are determined. With respect to protein consumption, the relative amounts of protein calories from animal and plant sources are determined. A periodic normal calorie or low calorie but low protein fasting mimicking diet with frequencies of every 2 weeks to 2 months is provided to the subject if the subject's average daily protein intake level and type and/or IGF-I levels, and/or IGFBP1 levels is identified as being greater or lower than a predetermined cutoff intake/level and if the subject is younger than a predetermined age. The method is also shown to alleviate symptoms of chemotoxicity. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331017 | ARRAY OF AGE-TAILORED INFANT FORMULA WITH OPTIMUM PROTEIN CONTENT AND LACTOSE CONTENT - The present invention relates to an array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant, it comprises a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days, a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, and an optional third infant formula between 180 days to 1 year, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; the content of lactose in the second infant formula is higher than in the first infant formula; the content of protein in the optional third infant formula is lower than in the second infant formula; and the content of lactose in the optional third infant formula is higher than in the second infant formula array of infant formula for providing an age-tailored nutrition system to an infant comprising a first infant formula between 0 to 100 days and a second infant formula between 100 to 180 days, wherein the content of protein in the second infant formula is lower than in the first infant formula; and the content of lactose in the second infant formula is higher than in the first infant formula. The array of the invention also relates to its preparation method and uses. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331018 | Production of Expanded Nuts - A method of producing expanded nuts, the method comprising the steps of: (a) immersing a plurality of nut kernels in an aqueous liquid thereby hydrating at least a portion of each kernel; and (b) gun puffing the hydrated kernels causing at least one of expansion and blistering of at least an outer surface of the nut kernels. There is also disclosed a method of method of producing expanded nuts, the method comprising the steps of: (a) immersing a plurality of nut kernels in an aqueous liquid at a pressure of at least 100 MPa thereby hydrating at least a portion of each kernel; and (b) dehydrating the hydrated kernels causing at least one of expansion and blistering of at least an outer surface of the nut kernels. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331019 | CURED LEAF SEPARATOR - A leaf removal assembly including a frame comprising a front plate having a feed opening, a leaf stripping assembly mounted on said front plate in front of said feed opening and an upper sprocket wheel comprising a plurality of upper socket grippers extending radially outward of the upper sprocket wheel and being disposed behind the front plate. The leaf removal assembly further includes a lower sprocket wheel comprising a plurality of lower sprocket grippers extending radially outwardly of the lower sprocket wheel and being disposed behind the front plate. At least one of the upper sprocket wheel and the lower sprocket wheel may be adjustably attached to the frame. A process for separating a leaf from a stalk comprising at least one leaf is also included. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331020 | TREATMENT OF TOBACCO - Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331021 | Exhalation Smoke Filter Mask - An exhalation smoke filter mask includes an open first end and a perforated second end enclosing a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a main filter assembly, having at least a carbon filter, and a masking filter assembly, having at least a fabric member infused with volatilizing odorous oils. Exhalation of smoke into the open first end effects filtering of the smoke by action of the carbon filter and malodors are masked by volatilization of odorous oils vented when breath is forced through the filter assembly. Thus secondhand smoke is mitigated, malodors are eliminated, and exhalations of smoke are concealable from bystanders and passersby. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331022 | Customized Vaporization Based On Environmental Or Personal Wellness Factors - Provided is a method comprising receiving, in a mixing chamber, a first amount of a first vaporizable material from a first container wherein the first vaporizable material has properties that promote wellness when inhaled, receiving, in the mixing chamber, a second amount of a second vaporizable material from a second container, mixing the first amount of the first vaporizable material and the second amount of the second vaporizable material to create a mixed vaporizable material, vaporizing the mixed vaporizable material to create a vapor, and expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by a user. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331023 | Electronic Vaporizing Card - Provided is an apparatus comprising a vapor outlet, a container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet, and a housing, containing the vapor outlet, the container, and the vaporizer, wherein the housing resembles a credit card shape. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331024 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICES CONFIGURED TO DISPENSE COLORED VAPOR - An apparatus is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable colorant, a second container for storing a non-colorant vaporizable material, a mixing chamber coupled to the first container for receiving the first vaporizable colorant and the second container for receiving the non-colorant vaporizable material, configured for mixing the first vaporizable colorant and the non-colorant vaporizable material, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the mixed first vaporizable colorant and the non-colorant vaporizable material to generate a colored vapor and for providing the colored vapor to the vapor outlet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331025 | Integration Of Vapor Devices With Smart Devices - A method is disclosed comprising receiving, at a central server, via a transient data session characterized by a session limit, usage data related to an anonymous electronic vapor device, determining, by the central server, a usage profile based on the usage data, transmitting, by the central server, the usage profile to the anonymous electronic vapor device, determining the session limit has been reached, destroying the usage data, and providing a notification to the anonymous electronic vapor device that the usage data has been destroyed. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331026 | MULTI-CHAMBERED VAPORIZER AND BLEND CONTROL - An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable material, wherein the first container is permanently integrated into the electronic vapor device, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material, wherein the second container is removable from the electronic vapor device, a docking bay configured to receive the second container, wherein the second container is removed from or inserted into the docking bay through a door, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the first vaporizable material or the second vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331027 | VAPORIZER WITH LOGIC NEED BASED MESSAGING PLATFORM - A method is disclosed comprising generating, by a first electronic vapor device, first usage data related to the first electronic vapor device, transmitting, by the first electronic vapor device, the first usage data to a central server, and receiving, by the first electronic vapor device, an indication of compliance with a vaping program. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VAPORIZING FLUIDS BY COMBUSTION - A microvaporizer having a combustion heating device to vaporize stored fluids to produce vapors, including methods to supply fluid to the combustion heating device by pressure induced by a switch that releases pressure, a spring, or a negative pressure induced by a user's sucking action on a mouthpiece of the microvaporizer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331029 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USAGE TRACKING SYSTEM - An electronic cigarette usage tracking system includes an electronic cigarette including a housing with an atomizer mounted therein to convert a liquid within the housing into a vapor when air is drawn through the housing. A power supply is electrically coupled to the atomizer is mounted within the housing. A processor is mounted within the housing and is electrically coupled to the power supply. The processor is in communication with the atomizer and tracks an amount of time the atomizer is activated. The amount of time is defined as a percentage of a cigarette smoked wherein a cigarette equivalent is defined when the percentage equals 100%. The processor resets the percentage to 0% each time the percentage attains 100% and the processor counts each cigarette equivalent to define a tracking number. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331030 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device including a shell that is divided into a first half and a second half along a longitudinal axis thereof. One or more batteries may be positioned within the shell along with a battery lead that provides an electrical connection to battery terminals. A base unit may be included and may have electrical contacts for matching with a battery terminal and the battery lead. The base unit can include one or both of a printed circuit board (PCB) and a pressure sensor. The shell can attach to a cartridge housing a reservoir for an aerosol-forming composition, a heater; a liquid transport element configured for transport of the aerosol forming composition between the reservoir and the heater; and heater terminals. Such construct can provide for simplified assembly of the device. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331031 | HEATED AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE WITH THERMAL SPREADING WRAP - A heated aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-forming substrate radially encircled by a sheet of thermally-conductive material. The heated aerosol-generating article is for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device comprising a heating element, for example an insertable heating element. The aerosol-forming substrate may be a rod comprising a gathered sheet of aerosol-forming material circumscribed by a wrapper, in which the wrapper is a sheet of thermally-conductive material. The thermally-conductive material acts as a thermally-conducting flame barrier for spreading heat and mitigating against the risk of a user igniting the aerosol-forming substrate by applying a flame, or other ignition source, to the heated aerosol-generating article. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331032 | AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE WITH LOW RESISTANCE AIR FLOW PATH - A heated aerosol-generating article for use with an aerosol-generating device is provided, including a plurality of components including an aerosol-forming substrate assembled within a wrapper to form a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, the heated aerosol-generating article defining a first air-flow path in which air drawn into the aerosol-generating article through the mouth end passes through the aerosol-forming substrate, and a second air-flow path in which air drawn into the aerosol-generating article through the mouth end does not pass through the aerosol-forming substrate, the resistance to draw (RTD) of the second air-flow path being lower than the RTD of the first air-flow path when the heated aerosol-generating article is not coupled to an aerosol-generating device. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331033 | HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF HEATING FOR AN INHALER DEVICE - A heating system ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331034 | VAPORIZATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable material, wherein the first container is permanently integrated into the electronic vapor device, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material, wherein the second container is removable from the electronic vapor device, a docking bay configured to receive the second container, wherein the second container is removed from or inserted into the docking bay through a door, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the first vaporizable material or the second vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331035 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE IN COOPERATION WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An apparatus is disclosed comprising a vapor output, a container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the container, configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material to create a vapor and expelling the vapor out the vapor output, a processor, coupled to the vaporizer component, configured to control the vaporizing of the vaporizable material, and an input/output connector, coupled to the processor, configured for coupling to an electronic communication device to exchange one or more of power and data. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331036 | VAPORIZABLE MATERIAL HANDLING FOR ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a first container for storing a vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the first container, configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material, a processor coupled to the vaporizer component, configured to control the vaporizer component in response to a disposition signal, and a network access device, coupled to the processor, configured for receiving the disposition signal from a remote server. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331037 | HYBRID VAPOR DELIVERY SYSTEM UTILIZING NEBULIZED AND NON-NEBULIZED ELEMENTS - An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a vaporizable material, a second container for storing a non-vaporizable material, a vaporizer component coupled to the first container configured for vaporizing the vaporizable material at a vaporization rate to generate a first vapor and for providing the first vapor to the vapor outlet, and a nebulizer component coupled to the second container configured for nebulizing the non-vaporizable material at a nebulization rate to generate a second vapor and for providing the second vapor to the vapor outlet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331038 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL HEATER TO LIMIT TEMPERATURE - There is provided a method of controlling an electrical heating element, including maintaining a temperature of the heating element at a target temperature by supplying pulses of electrical current to the heating element; monitoring a duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current; and determining if the duty cycle differs from an expected duty cycle or range of duty cycles, and if so, reducing the target temperature, or stopping the supply of current to the heating element or limiting the duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current supplied to the heating element. As the temperature is maintained at a known target temperature, any variation in the duty cycle or range of duty cycles expected to maintain the target temperature is indicative of abnormal conditions. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331039 | SMOKING SYSTEM HAVING A LIQUID STORAGE PORTION - A smoking system includes a capillary wick for holding liquid, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet and a chamber between the air inlet and air outlet. The air inlet, the air outlet and the chamber are arranged so as to define an air flow route from the air inlet to the air outlet via the capillary wick so as to convey aerosol formed from the liquid to the air outlet. The smoking system further includes at least one guide for channeling the air flow in the air flow route, so as to control particle size in the aerosol. The smoking system optionally includes at least one heater for heating the liquid in at least a portion of the capillary wick to form the aerosol. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331040 | NON-COMBUSTION-TYPE FLAVOR INHALER - A non-combustion-type flavor inhaler includes a shape extending from a non-mouthpiece end to a mouthpiece end in a predetermined direction. The non-combustion-type flavor inhaler includes: an aerosol source generating aerosol; an atomizer atomizing the aerosol source without combustion; a power source supplying electric power to the atomizer; and a controller controlling an electric energy supplied from the power source to the atomizer. The controller randomly controls the electric energy supplied to the atomizer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331041 | UNDERGARMENT WITH DISCREET ACCESS OPENING - An undergarment includes a body having a genital covering front panel, an anus covering back panel and a crotch connective portion connecting the front panel and the back. panel. An access opening extends across the front panel, the crotch connective portion and the back panel. The access opening extends up the front panel to provide access to a wearer's genital region. The access opening extends up the back panel to provide access to a wearer's anus region. A pair of sliding closure members are provided. The closure members define a closed position when placed in abutting relation. The closure members define an open position when placed in a spaced part position. The size and positioning of the open position being adjustable by selective positioning of the sliding closure members. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331042 | BABY GARMENT - An article of clothing for babies that helps relieve infant colic. According to a first embodiment, it comprises an abdominal area, and it also comprises a compartment ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331043 | Brassiere with Customizable Vertical Lift - An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise inner support cups having opposite ends being selectively attached on each breast cup, and a respective support strap being secured to each inner support cup, with a distal end of the support strap secured to an adjustment clip, which may releasably secure a portion of the shoulder strap. Adjustably securing different portions of the shoulder strap causes lifting and reconfiguring of the inner support cup to produce a desired amount of substantially vertical lifting to the woman's breast(s) in one embodiment, which is generally healthier for breast tissue than the typical inward displacement. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired. Alternative embodiments permit lifting as well as inward/outward displacement, and may therefore serve as a minimizer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331044 | Process of Applying a Conductive Composite, Transfer Assembly Having a Conductive Composite, and a Garment with a Conductive Composite - Processes of applying conductive composites on flexible materials, transfer assemblies, and garments including conductive composites are disclosed. The processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the flexible material, the conductive composite having a resin matrix and conductive filler, and heating the conductive composite with an iron thereby applying the conductive composite directly onto the flexible material. Additionally or alternatively, the processes include positioning the conductive composite relative to the clothing, and heating the conductive composite thereby applying the conductive composite on the clothing. The garments include the flexible material and the conductive composite positioned directly on the flexible material. The transfer assembly has the conductive composite on a transfer substrate. The transfer substrate is capable of permitting heating of the conductive composite through the transfer substrate, the heating being at a temperature that permits applying the conductive composite to the flexible material. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331045 | GARMENT FOR SELECTIVELY SUPPORTING SHIELDS FOR EXPRESSING MILK - A nursing garment includes an interior front layer, an intermediate front layer, and an exterior front layer. The interior front layer includes soft cups for supporting breasts of the wearer and each defining an opening through the interior front layer providing access to a different one of the breasts of the wearer. The intermediate front layer includes two padded cups, is positioned immediately adjacent the interior front layer, and defines an intermediate front layer neckline edge and intermediate front layer underarm edges. The two padded cups overlie the soft cups such that each of the two padded cups covers a different one of the openings of the interior front layer. The exterior front layer extends over the intermediate front layer substantially covering the intermediate front layer and defines exterior front layer underarm edges each sewn to a different one of the intermediate front layer underarm edges. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331046 | Draped effect pleats specifically positioned and used on top sections of women's nightclothes at breast level so that women can wear them decently - Women's nightclothes, in one or two pieces, which top section covering the bust is specifically designed to discreetly hide the nipple of the breast. The invention being characterized in that all versions of these women's nightclothes are designed for the practical purpose of hiding the nipple of the breast while remaining comfortable and feminine. These nighclothes forming a clothing line named DiscreetEve™. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331047 | CYCLING JERSEY - A cycling garment, said garment being a jersey, a jacket or a vest having a structure realized with an outer fabric layer and further comprising an inner fabric layer having different breathability properties from the outer layer, wherein the inner layer is internally joined to the outer layer and forms an inner lining of at least part of said cycling garment. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331048 | BRUISE PREVENTION PADS - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a pad assembly for protecting a user from bruising and friction associated with falling. The pad assembly may include a layered pad including a sponge layer and a batting layer positioned between a pair of fabric layers; and a fastener extending from the layered pad, the fastener configured to secure the pad assembly to a user. In some embodiments, the layered pad may include, in order, an inner soft fabric layer configured to be positioned against the user's body; a batting layer; an interfacing layer; a sponge layer; and an outer soft fabric layer. The pad assembly may be sized and dimensioned to protect any desired body part, such as the buttocks region or the scrotum. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331049 | POSTSURGICAL CONVALESCENCE SHIRT - Example embodiments of the present general inventive concept provide a postsurgical convalescence shirt including a placket to open and close the convalescence shirt, and one or more receiving compartments provided inside the convalescence shirt proximate a lower portion thereof, and configured to receive a drain reservoir connected to drainage tubing to drain fluid from a surgical area of a patient's body. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331050 | Gloves With Selective Inserts About the Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Hand - A glove having a pinky finger, ring finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb receiving portion in communication with a hand receiving portion is provided. The pinky finger, ring finger, middle finger, and index finger receiving portions of the glove each have a top panel and a bottom panel which are connected to form each of the finger receiving portions. An intermediate region and a distal region of the ring finger and middle finger receiving portions of the glove includes a first and second insert affixed to both the inner and outer sides of each. The intermediate region and a distal region of the pinky and index finger receiving portions of the glove include a first and second insert affixed to only the inner sides of each. The outer side of both the pinky and index finger receiving portions have no inserts provided. The thumb receiving portion have no inserts. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331051 | ZIPPER TIE WITH RELEASABLE FASTENER - A necktie includes a zipper element to adjust a loop size and a releasable fastener to releasably secure the loop around the user's neck. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331052 | Outerwear Garment with a Concealed Stretch Back Layer - An outerwear garment with a concealed stretch back layer disclosed that improves a wearer's range of motion, while maintaining the integrity and function of the outerwear garment. The outerwear garment comprises an outer shell layer, an exterior layer action back, arm sleeve panel and an action back lining. The exterior layer action back is integrated into the back portion of the outer shell layer. The arm sleeve panel is attached to the outer shell layer at least at the front portion and the back portion of the outer shell layer. The action back lining comprises a concealed stretch back layer that is discrete from the outer shell layer and positioned in the back portion of the outer shell layer. The concealed stretch back layer comprises a stretch panel and a shell panel joined together and to the outer shell layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331053 | GARMENT HAVING A POCKET - A garment includes a body of fabric forming a garment body and a waistband connected to the garment body. The waistband has a first edge that is also connected to the garment body and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The waistband has a first layer of material and a second layer of material that are connected both at the first edge and the second edge and a waistband depth defined by the distance between the first edge and the second edge. The waistband has a pocket that is further formed by a third and/or fourth layer of material. The pocket has an opening that accesses a space inside the pocket and a pocket depth between the opening and the first edge, and the pocket obfuscates the contents therein. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331054 | Multilayer Fabric With Selective Radiation Filter - A multilayer fabric for selectively blocking or transmitting particular wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, such solar radiation, and far infrared (FIR) radiation. The multilayer fabric may include a microporous water vapor permeable layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths depending on the size of its pores. In some embodiments, the multilayer fabric may include a nanostructured layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331055 | MULTILAYERED WATERPROOF MOISTURE MANAGEMENT ATHLETIC GARMENTS - A water proof moisture management garment and a method of constructing such a garment in accordance with the present invention utilizes at least three layers. An outer layer may comprise a stretch woven textile treated with a durable water repellant finish. The outer layer may be micro-perforated to permit perspiration to evaporate through the micro-perforations. An inner layer may comprise a moisture management textile to facilitate the transport of perspiration away from the skin of a wearer. An intermediate layer may bond the outer layer to the inner layer. The intermediate layer may provide holes to permit the evaporation of perspiration from the inner layer through the micro-perforations of the outer layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331056 | FACE LIFTER - A face lifter comprises an elastic band surrounding a user's face along an edge of the user's face from the chin of the user to the forehead and including ear rings respectively formed at two opposite sides of the elastic band and a hair net provided backward the elastic band and holding a back of the user's head, wherein the elastic band is shaped as an elliptical ring, wherein a chin rest protrudes in a width direction thereof from a lower portion of the elastic band to surround a front and lower portion of the user's chin, and wherein the elastic band has a decreasing thickness and an increasing elastic force to the user's chin. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331057 | HEADWEAR WITH PASS-THROUGH SLOTS - An article of headwear made of a resilient material includes at least two panels that cooperate to form openings or pass-through slots through which a user may thread earbuds or headphones while maintaining coverage of the ear. The ends of the at least two panels may overlap one another. The ends of the panels may be reconfigurable between a first configuration where the panels lay flat over one another and a second configuration, where the panels are manipulated to no longer lay flat over one another to define at least one opening. One of the panels may include a non-resilient material coupled to at least one of the panels proximate to the end of the panel to aid the user in threading earbuds through the at least one opening at least partially defined by the non-resilient material. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331058 | Mounting Assembly for a Face Shield - A face shield, such as a visor, mounts to a protective helmet using a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has a base, a spacer assembly, and a pair of posts. The base is disposed on the interior of the helmet. The posts are connected to the base and extend outwardly through holes that are formed in the side of the helmet. The spacer assembly slides over the posts when the posts are inserted through the corresponding holes in the helmet, and frictionally engages the outer surfaces of the first and second posts such that the helmet is disposed between the base and the spacer assembly. The posts threadingly receive corresponding fasteners that attach the face shield to the helmet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331059 | Protective Helmet and Face Shield - A protective helmet ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331060 | AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF HELMET PARAMETERS BASED ON A CATEGORY OF PLAY - Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for automatic adjustment of helmet parameters based on a category of play. Aspects include monitoring a plurality of sensors in a helmet and determining the category of play for a user of the helmet based on data received from the plurality of sensors. Aspects further include automatically adjusting one or more parameters of the helmet based on the category of play. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331061 | Article of Footwear With a Marking System - An article of footwear with a marking system is disclosed. The marking system is configured to help locate one or more portions of a foot during training of an athlete. The marking system includes markings that extend from a lower surface of a sole system to an outer peripheral portion of a sole system. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331062 | Flip-Flop Shoe and Method for Producing Same - A method is provided for integrally forming a flip-flop shoe including a sole, a vamp having a toe slot, and a rib interconnected between the sole and the vamp. A sole cavity is defined between middle and lower molds. A vamp cavity is defined between upper and middle molds. An insertion block on the upper mold is received in a slot of the middle mold and corresponds to the toe slot. A rib cavity is defined between an end of the slot and the insertion block and intercommunicates with the sole cavity and the vamp cavity. Molten plastic material is filled into the sole cavity, the vamp cavity, and the rib cavity to form an integral flip-flop shoe including the sole, the vamp, the rib, and the toe slot. The upper and lower molds are then opened, and the integral flip-flop shoe is removed from the middle mold. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331063 | Convertible Shoe - A convertible shoe comprising a flexible toe box, capable of being worn in closed toe mode or open toe mode. The flexible toe box covers the wearer's toes in closed toe mode. When worn in open toe mode, the flexible toe box is flattened such that the wearer steps on the top of the flexible toe box, and the wearer's toes are exposed. A toe catch button is utilized to assist in allowing the convertible shoe to be worn conveniently in open toe mode. The toe catch button attaches to at least the insole of the shoe via a toe catch shaft. When worn, the toe catch shaft goes between the wearer's first and second toes. When worn in open toe mode, the toe catch button is directly above the wearer's first and second toes to provide adequate holding of the shoe when walking. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331064 | FOOTWEAR - An upper portion of a footwear is detachably attached, the attached upper portion is sufficiently prevented from being removed, and the footwear can be thinner. To attach an upper portion ( | 2016-11-17 |
20160331065 | SPORTS SHOE - Disclosed is a sports shoe, which includes a sole and a vamp fixed together with the sole. The vamp comprises a heelpiece for wrapping heel, a top surface part provided with lace holes and a main body connecting the heelpiece and the top surface part. The main body comprises an outer layer and an inner layer for fitting a human foot, and the outer layer has cylindrical protruding bodies uniformly provided on an outer surface thereof for increasing frictional force applied to a ball. The protruding body has a top surface protruded outwards, and has protruding points or protruding stripes uniformly formed on the top surface for increasing frictional force. The main body of the vamp of the present invention is provided with protruding bodies for increasing frictional force applied to a ball, which will bring a good effect on competitive sports. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331066 | Sports Shoe - A sports shoe, including a sole and an upper that rises up from said sole, wherein the upper includes an inner part or core, in which the sports shoe and/or the inner part or core has an inner housing volume (RZ) for a foot of a user defined, during use, by an inner surface of the upper and by an inner surface of the sole and/or by the inner volume of the inner part or core, positioned inside the upper, including an upper-shaped portion and a ground resting portion, the latter adapted to come into contact with the ground or with the inner surface of the sole. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331067 | CYCLING SHOE - A cycling shoe comprising: a sole member which defines a heel portion, an arch portion, a mid-sole portion and a toe portion, wherein the heel portion and the toe portion are formed from a first leather material, wherein the arch portion comprises a second material, and wherein the second material is non-leather, non-slip and substantially non-eroding. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331068 | Cycling Shoe - A cycling shoe, including a sole as well as an upper that rises from said sole; the surface of said upper including a plurality of recesses adapted to reduce the form drag of said upper hit by the air during the execution of the pedaling motion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331069 | LATERAL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR FEET - A stability system is formed from a support wedge having a bottom, an inner surface and an outer surface and a bottom platform connected to the bottom of the support wedge and extending past the inner surface to create a space for receiving a bottom of the shoe. There are attachment devices connected to the support wedge and bottom platform for connecting the stability system to a shoe. The support wedge is formed from an elastic material that compresses to a predetermined degree upon application of a downward force, such that the stability system exerts increasing resistance as the downward force increases. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331070 | Devices for Treating Targeted Physical and Mental Conditions - The present disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of their use. More particularly, the disclosure relates to devices and methods that are used to treat a variety of physical and/or mental conditions. The disclosed devices and methods selectively apply pressure to the soles of the foot in chosen areas which are known to affect treatment so that one or more specific treatments can occur. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING CUSTOM ORTHOTICS - A method of manufacturing a custom foot orthotic for a patient is described. The method includes collecting dynamic pressure data of a plantar surface of the foot of the patient at multiple time frames during a gait cycle of the patient, determining the dimensions of the patient's foot from the dynamic pressure data, scaling a three dimensional model of a foot orthotic along the x and y axes to form a scaled three dimensional model which approximates the dimensions of the patient's foot and adjusting the height of the scaled model along the z-axis in one or more regions based on the dynamic pressure data to form a three-dimensional model of the custom foot orthotic. A method is also provided which includes creating a two-dimensional model of a custom foot orthotic from dynamic pressure data and extruding the two-dimensional model in one or more regions based on the dynamic pressure data to form a three-dimensional model of the custom foot orthotic. The orthotic can be manufactured using 3D printing. Systems for manufacturing a custom foot orthotic are also provided. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331072 | METATARSAL GUARDS FOR FOOTWEAR - Safety footwear adapted to provide protection to the instep region and/or metatarsals of a wearer is provided, including an internal metatarsal guard disposed in an interior of an upper, a first external metatarsal guard joined with the exterior of the upper, and optionally a second external metatarsal guard joined with the exterior of the upper, and overlapping the first external metatarsal guard. Upon flexing of the instep region during a gait cycle of a wearer, the second external metatarsal guard can ride along the first external metatarsal guard in a lobster tail articulation. The footwear and its components provide impact and crushing force resistance, yet the footwear is flexible enough to provide enhanced mobility to a wearer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331073 | CROSSLINKED PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND THE USE THEREOF, AND ETHYLENE COPOLYMER - The present method for producing a crosslinked product include the steps of: melt molding an ethylene copolymer (A) or a resin composition containing the ethylene copolymer (A); and carrying out crosslinking; wherein the ethylene copolymer (A) contains a constitutional unit derived from ethylene and a constitutional unit derived from an α-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and satisfies the following requirements (1), (2) and (3): (1) a vinyl group content per 1,000 carbon atoms as measured by | 2016-11-17 |
20160331074 | Reinforcing Member For Article of Footwear - An article of footwear may have a sole including an outer member having an outer surface and an inner surface disposed closer to a wearer's foot than the outer surface. The outer member may include at least a first flex groove formed as an elongate recess in a first flex groove region, causing both the inner surface and the outer surface of the outer member to curve upward. The sole may include a reinforcing member disposed closer to the wearer's foot than the outer member, and may be relatively more rigid than the outer member. The reinforcing member may include a first bridge portion disposed in the first flex groove region and joining the first portion and the second portion together. The lateral width of the first bridge portion may be less than the lateral width of the first portion, and less than the lateral width of the second portion. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331075 | Article of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The chamber may be bonded to other portions of the sole to secure the chamber within the sole. A surface of the chamber may also be angled to form a corresponding bevel in a lower surface of the sole structure, potentially in a rear-lateral area of the sole structure. A plate may also extend under a portion of the chamber. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331076 | Article Of Footwear With A Sole Structure Having Fluid-Filled Support Elements - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The chamber may be bonded to other portions of the sole to secure the chamber within the sole. A surface of the chamber may also be angled to form a corresponding bevel in a lower surface of the sole structure, potentially in a rear-lateral area of the sole structure. A plate may also extend under a portion of the chamber. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331077 | SHOCK ABSORBING SHOES WITH IMPROVED ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE - A shock absorbing shoe with improved assembly and operational performance is provided. The shock absorbing shoe includes: an outsole; an upper sole arranged on the outsole and having a guide portion; a support unit including: a first support body connected to the outsole; and a second support body connected to the upper sole and having a guide part corresponding to the guide portion; an elastic member arranged between the first and second support bodies of the support unit; and a supporting member connected to the first and second support bodies of the support unit, the supporting member being movable upward and downward along the guide portion and the guide part of the second support body. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331078 | SOLE RESISTANT TO PERFORATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A sole for footwear having at least one outer sole in elastomeric material having a tread and a perimeter edge rising from such tread. The tread includes an outer face. The sole also includes at least one layer of textile fiber material resistant to perforation, having a lower face, facing the outer face of the tread, and an upper face facing the perimeter edge. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331079 | ITEM OF FOOTWEAR - An item of footwear for increasing leg-muscle and/or lower-abdominal-/back-muscle tone comprising: a securing means for securing the item of footwear to a foot of a user; and a sole comprising at least an upper layer, for engaging a foot of a user in use or a further upper layer, and a lower layer, for engaging the ground in use, wherein the upper layer comprises two or more materials of different compressive resistances, or densities, arranged as a frontal/toe region, an arch region and a heel region, the sole is arranged such that application of a user's weight, during use, causes instability in at least one portion of the upper layer, which requires balance correction by a user. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331080 | Replaceable Heel System for Footwear - The problems of easily lost locking pins and lack of compatibility with traditional footwear in providing replaceable heel systems for the footwear are solved by a heel system comprising a locking unit having a first bore and a shoulder in the first bore; a heel unit having a second bore; and a locking member in the first bore, wherein the heel unit is attachable and detachable to the locking unit by sliding the heel unit, wherein the locking member extends from the first bore into the second bore when the footwear assumes ordinary orientations, wherein the locking member is disposed into the first bore when the footwear assumes out of the ordinary positions, and wherein the locking member has a stop which engages the shoulder in the first bore. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331081 | FUNCTION SCREEN PRINTING ON UPPER - Described are shoes, in particular a sports shoe, wherein at least a portion of an upper of the shoe includes a first layer and a functional second layer, wherein the functional second layer is directly printed onto the first layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331082 | ADAPTABLE SHOE UPPER AND ADAPTABLE SOLE - The present invention relates to a shoe upper for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, comprising a first layer and a second layer connected to the first layer in a fixed way. The second layer comprises at least two regions separated from each other, and the first layer comprises a higher elasticity in a region not covered by the at least two regions of the second layer than the second layer. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a sole, in particular a sole for a sports shoe, comprising a first layer and a second layer connected to the first layer in a fixed way. The second layer comprises at least two regions separated from each other, and the first layer comprises a higher elasticity at least in a region not covered by the at least two regions of the second layer than the second layer. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331083 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING A CURVED KNITTED LACING ELEMENT - An article of footwear includes an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes a curved lacing element formed by incorporating shortened knit courses relative to lace apertures along the lacing structure. After knitting, the knitted component may be steamed to create offset lace apertures as well as alternating convex and concave curves along the lacing element. The curved lacing element of the knitted component may be configured to distribute tension applied by a lace on the knitted component when the article of footwear is worn during a sport or athletic activity. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331084 | Articles of Footwear With An Alternate Fastening System - An article of footwear has an upper with multiple components. The upper includes a fastening system with a moveable assembly. The moveable assembly may include a flap portion and a throat portion. The moveable assembly is attached to the upper. The moveable assembly may be readily moved to facilitate entry of a foot into the article of footwear, or exit of a foot from the article of footwear. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331085 | Molded Surface Fastener - An integrally moldable molded surface fastener retains practical rigidity, while having attraction force to a magnet and is prevented from being easily broken during attachment and detachment handlings to and from loop-shaped engaging elements. A first resin composition comprising 80% by mass or more of a thermoplastic polyester and containing no magnetic material is used in at least a part of a substrate portion, and a second resin composition containing a thermoplastic polyester, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a magnetic material at a certain proportion is used in at least a part of engaging elements of the molded surface fastener. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF EMBEDDING ARTICLES WITHIN RECLOSABLE FASTENER SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for reclosable fasteners with increased stability against horizontal movement and increased stability against horizontal movement of an embedded article within the reclosable fasteners. The reclosable fastener may include, for example, a hook and loop fastener or interlocking mushroom fastener. More specifically, the present disclosure presents reclosable fastener systems that may securely contain and embed an article within the reclosable fastener system. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331087 | SHEAR STRESS-RESISTANT SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF - A reusable, liner-free attachment system is described herein. The attachment system is compatible with the surfaces of a variety of materials, regardless of composition or physical characteristics. The system contains an anchoring site and a detachable article that binds specifically to the anchoring site. When bound together, the system provides anisotropic resistance to applied forces. The system is highly resistant to shear stress, but is easily detached by applying a pull-off force. The article typically contains a part A coating on the side or portion of the article that attaches to the anchoring site. The system can be used with a variety of articles, such as hooks, carpet tiles, medical devices, such as blood pressure cuff; climbing equipment, such as gloves, shoes or handles. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331088 | Fastener Tape, Slide Fastener and Fabric with Fixedly-Attached Slide Fastener - There is provided a fastener tape. The fastener tape includes a mounting part for mounting a fastener element and a sewing part for sewing a fabric. The mutually adjoining sides of the mounting part and sewing part are integrally connected to each other. Another side of the mounting part which is spaced distantly from the sewing part provides a fastener element mounting side for mounting the fastener element. The sewing part is constituted of a plain weave texture. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331089 | INVISIBLE SETTING AND METHODS AND TOOLS FOR EFFECTING SAME - A mounting holds a grooved gemstone invisibly to a setting. One end of the mounting has arms or extensions to receive the gemstone and protrusions extending inwardly from the arms to fit in the grooves of the gemstone, the mounting further comprising a holding configuration for holding the mounting to the setting. Insertion of the mounting into the setting may in one version distort the holding configuration and levers the arms to press harder into the groove. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331090 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE COMPONENT OF A TIMEPIECE OR OF A JEWELRY PART, AND COMPOSITE COMPONENT OBTAINABLE BY SUCH METHOD - A method for manufacturing a composite component of a timepiece or of a jewelry part, the composite component including a porous ceramic part and a metallic material filling the pores of the ceramic part, including providing a porous ceramic preform of the component, providing a metallic material, heating the metallic material to a temperature higher than the melting point of the metallic material, filling the pores of the ceramic preform with the molten metallic material, cooling the metallic material and the ceramic preform to obtain a solidified metallic material in the pores of the ceramic preform, and applying finishing treatments to obtain the composite component, wherein the porous ceramic preform consists essentially of a material selected from the group consisting of Si | 2016-11-17 |
20160331091 | Sleeve Wallet - A wallet for the carrying of credit cards, identification cards, or other forms of cards, or cash, coins, or other forms of money. The wallet includes a sleeve that can receive cards or money. The sleeve can expand or grow and tighten or shrink depending on how many cards and how much money is added or removed. The wallet can include woven strands and can be made of a wide range of materials. The sleeve can enclose one or more layers of composite or veneer that provides additional structure to the wallet. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331092 | SPLIT WING COLLAPSIBLE LUGGAGE - An article of collapsible luggage includes a front surface, a plurality of front perimeter walls forming a closed perimeter around the front surface, and a split wing assembly having a left wing and a right wing. Both wings are pivotally attached the front perimeter walls and configured to rotate between a reinforcing position and a collapsing position. In the reinforcing position, the wings reinforce corners of the collapsible luggage and maintain the plurality of front perimeter walls substantially perpendicular to the front surface. In the collapsing position, the wings do not reinforce the corners of the collapsible luggage, thereby allowing the plurality of front perimeter walls to collapse into a substantially coplanar arrangement with the front surface. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331093 | COMPOSITE LUGGAGE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY - A composite luggage protection assembly is structured to protect a piece of luggage during transit, stowage, and/or storage, and includes a piece of luggage having a luggage protection assembly mounted thereto. The luggage protection assembly includes an external closure assembly structured and disposed to overlay at least a portion of a primary closure mechanism which maintains a cover of the luggage piece in a closed orientation, thereby restricting access into the piece of luggage and, more importantly, preventing access to the person's personal property therein. The luggage piece of the composite luggage assembly may include a mobile luggage piece, once again, having a luggage protection assembly operatively attached thereto. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331094 | BAG EXPANDERS - A bag expander is preliminarily inserted into a bag when the bag is in a compressed condition, such as for shipping and/or storage. The expander is expanded within the bag when the bag is to be expanded such as for purposes of display for sale. The expander includes side walls which are positionable against the bag interior and coupling members articularly connected together and to the side walls. One or more rubber bands or other spring mechanisms are coupled to the members to urge them apart when the expansion is desired. The members are folded when the bag is compressed and expanded by the rubber band or the like to expand the bag to its expanded displayable condition. Sliding mechanisms are connected either (a) on and within the interior of the members or (b) between the members and the side walls to provide a selected sliding movement (a) amongst the members themselves or (b) between the members and the side walls to enable the expander to be placed in its collapsed or extended position. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331095 | BAG EXPANDERS - The expander includes side walls positionable against a bag interior, members articularly connected together and to the side walls, and an arcuate enabling diamond shaped mechanism connected between the members and the side walls to provide a selected expanding and contracting amongst the members and the side walls. The members are in a folded condition when the bag is compressed and, with the aid of an expansion motivator such as a rubber band, spring and the like, the bag is expanded to its deployed condition. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331096 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device that has a rotating cylinder extending from a body that may be easily grasped by hand. The device allows the cylinder to rotate relative to the body, which remains stationary in the hand of a user. The cylinder has a clamp for clamping hair to the cylinder. The clamp rotates with the cylinder and is used to wind hair up the cylinder while the user holds the body of the device. The direction of rotation of the cylinder may be changed as desired by the user. The ability of a user to rotate the cylinder without rotating the entire device manually eliminates twisting the cord due to turning the entire device as is done with traditional curling irons. Buttons on the device select the direction of rotation of the cylinder. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331097 | EYELASH CURLING DEVICE - An eyelash curling device. The eyelash curling device may comprise: two eye mask portions, two paddings, and a strap. The two eye mask portions may be shaped and contoured to substantially cover both eyes of a user. The two paddings may be coupled or integrated to the two eye mask portions. The two paddings may be curved, such that the interior surface of the two eye mask portions is substantially concave in shape. The two paddings may be adapted to contact and bend one or more eyelashes of the user such that the one or more eyelashes are held in a curled position when the eyelash curling device is worn by the user. The strap may be coupled to the left eye mask portion and the right eye mask portion, such that the eyelash curling device also functions as an eye mask worn by the user when the user rests. | 2016-11-17 |
20160331098 | HAIR CURLER WITH ADJUSTABLE TORQUE - A hair curler with adjustable torque includes a working portion for connected with a hair roller, a driving device for driving the working portion to rotate, a circuit board for controlling the driving device, a control portion connected with the circuit board to make the driving device drive the working portion to rotate via the circuit board, a torque detecting device connected to the working portion to detect the torque of the working portion and to send it to the circuit board, a torque display device connected with the torque detecting device for displaying the value of torque, a torque setting portion connected with the circuit board for setting a predetermined torque. When the detected torque reaches the predetermined value, the circuit board makes the driving device drive the working portion to stop rotating so as to prevent hair from over-rotated. | 2016-11-17 |