49th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150342207 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW MICROBIAL COUNT MILK PRODUCTS - A process is proposed for production of low microbial count whole milk products, in which
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20150342208 | HIGH PROTEIN YOGURTS - Yogurts, such as Greek frozen yogurts, and methods of making such yogurts are provided. The yogurts can contain fermented lactose-reduced skim milk such that the protein content of the yogurt is from 5% to 14% by weight of the yogurt, the total solids content is less than 38% by weight of the yogurt, and the amount of lactose is 7% or less by weight of the yogurt. The lactose-reduced skim milk can be the primary protein source in the yogurt, and the yogurt can have no added whey protein, milk protein concentrate (MPC), protein isolates or protein powders. The yogurt can be made without straining. The yogurt has a fat content from 0%-6% by weight of the yogurt, preferably below 5% and most preferably below 3%. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342209 | COMPOSITE DAIRY DESSERT AND ITS PROCESS OF PREPARATION - A composite dessert having neutral pH is disclosed, as well as a process for preparing the dessert. The composite dessert comprises an outer phase and an inner phase, where compositions of the outer phase and of the inner phase have similar densities and different viscosities, gel strengths and sensory attributes. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342210 | METABOLIC OIL COMPOSITION, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - An oil composition product for use in providing improvement in the metabolic function of an individual. The oil composition product, system and method provides an oil blend with improved metabolic function to an individual's diet, a system and method monitoring of the individuals food intake with the food diary, and measuring the individuals metabolism with a metabolic analyzer integrated in the system. Changes in the individuals body composition are realized as the blend of oil composition product has the ability to increase a person's ability to burn more of their daily calories as fat, thereby increasing body fat loss and preserving lean muscle tissue, weight reduction and performance when part of a sensible diet and workout plan. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342211 | USE OF UNSAPONIFIABLE EXTRACT OBTAINED FROM VEGETABLE OIL DEODORIZER DISTILLATE FOR THE STABILIZATION OF CANOLA OIL - The invention relates to a process for the stabilization of canola oil by a more reliable and rapid method for the evaluation of oxidative stability in oil. Results revealed that induction time for 200 ppm UE is greater than 200 ppm BHA which indicates that UE of DDVO was more potent than that of BHA. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342212 | Pill Drink - A portable instant coffee system that utilizes cellulose-based, water-soluble, or squeezable pills or tablets is enclosed. The system includes at least two components: one coffee extract pill or tablet and a flavor enhancing pill or tablet. The flavor enhancing pill or tablet can be a sweetener or creamer. Additional tablets can be the other type of flavor enhancer. The system can also include a tablet that will give the drink an effervescent quality. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342213 | COFFEE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a method for producing an instant coffee, the method comprising: providing a finely ground roasted coffee material; providing an aqueous coffee extract; mixing the finely ground roasted coffee material with the aqueous coffee extract to form a first mixture; and drying the first mixture, wherein, before drying, the finely ground roasted coffee material: (i) is heated to a temperature of from 70 to 100° C. in an aqueous environment; or (ii) is maintained at a temperature of from 5 to 70° C. in an aqueous environment for a duration of at least 1 hour. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342214 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A COCOA REPLACER BASED ON A MATERIAL SELECTED FROM ROASTED WHEAT, ROASTED AND/OR MALTED BARLEY - A process for providing a cocoa replacer based on a material selected from roasted wheat, roasted and/or malted barley, including the steps of
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20150342215 | DUAL TEXTURED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING A DUAL TEXTURED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - A method of forming a crème filled snack is disclosed in which a fat-based crème is provided as a center portion, then a carbohydrate based syrup and a powdery starch blend are repeatedly alternately and separately applied over the center portion to form a coating around the center portion. The coated center portion is then cooked such that the applied coating forms a crisp outer shell resulting in a dual-textured confectionery product. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342216 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF EXTRACTION OF FROZEN MOULDED PRODUCTS - A method and an apparatus are disclosed for controlling the extraction of frozen moulded products, such as edible ice cream products, from a mould table with a plurality of freezing pockets by filling a pre-product to be frozen into the freezing pockets in the mould table, converting the pre-product into frozen moulded products by exposing the freezing pockets to a cooling medium, gripping one or more of the frozen moulded products by extraction system being driven by a driving arrangement comprising, for instance, one or more servo motors, extracting the one or more frozen moulded products from the freezing pockets while measuring one or more torque or force values exerted by the driving arrangement, and feeding back the one or more measured torque or force values for controlling one or more operational parameters of the freezing apparatus. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342217 | CHILLED FOOD PRODUCT DISPENSER AND METHOD WITH ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - An improved refrigeration compressor actuator is described for a chilled food dispensing apparatus. The actuator is connected to a temperature sensor located near or at the evaporator unit of the apparatus. The temperature of the apparatus is controlled by a compressor actuator that measures the temperature from the temperature sensor and is responsive to the rate of change in temperature per unit time. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342218 | BLADE FOR SHAVING ICE - The disclosure extends and relates to devices, systems and methods for shaving ice with an improved blade to produce a powdery snow-like textured confection. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342219 | SHELF-STABLE ICE CREAM AND ICE CREAM MIX AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME WITH AGAVE NECTAR - Methods for making an ice cream mix or ice cream-like mix are disclosed, the methods including forming a mixture that includes one or more dairy products wherein at least one of the one or more dairy products comprises lactose, one or more stabilizers, and agave nectar, the method further including pasteurizing the mixture; and contacting at least some of the lactose with an enzyme at a temperature and for a time sufficient to allow the enzyme to reduce the lactose content of the mixture. Ice cream and ice cream-like products are also disclosed. An ice cream that includes one or more dairy products, agave nectar (or derivative thereof), and lactase. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342220 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT PROTEINS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of vegetable proteins having increased absorbability with respect to proteins extracted with conventional methods. The invention also relates to the proteins obtainable by said process, their use, and to a precipitate obtainable from step c. of said process and its uses. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342221 | MITIGATION OF ANTI-NUTRITIONAL SUBSTANCES IN PLANT MEAL - Improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions are provided based on plant meal, wherein anti-nutritional effects of one or more anti-nutritional substances (ANS) are mitigated. Also provided are methods for making and using the improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions. Also provided are kits using the improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed composition. The improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions demonstrate that plant meal protein digestibility may be improved, for example, for replacing fish meal protein. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342222 | NOVEL USE OF CANTHAXANTHIN AND 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D3 - The present invention relates to the use of canthaxanthin and at least one vitamin D metabolite, preferably 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 (25-OH D3), for improving broiler performance. More particularly the invention relates to the use of canthaxanthin and 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 in the manufacture of a feed composition for improving weight gain and carcass ratio. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342223 | PALATABILITY ENHANCER - Provided herein is a method of preparing a palatability enhancer for a food composition comprising combining an animal fat source and one or more agents in an aqueous solution to form a mixture, wherein said agents are selected from amino acids, sugars, vitamins, vegetable oils, flavorants and flavour precursors, heating the mixture at a pressure of 110 kPa to 800 kPa, obtaining a palatability enhancer from the mixture, wherein the palatability enhancer comprises animal fat in an amount of at least 80 wt %. Further provided is a method of enhancing the palatablity of a food composition. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342224 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342225 | Cat Supplement Composition - A composition and method for preparing a cat supplement is provided. The cat supplement composition is configured to improve overall health and wellbeing of a feline. The cat supplement composition consists essentially of an effective amount of fish broth and an effective amount of a plurality of vitamins and minerals. The effective amounts of the plurality of vitamins and minerals are mixed with the fish broth to form a mixture. The mixture can be orally administered through mixing with cat food or water, or it can be independently administered. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342226 | METHOD FOR PREPARING NANOLIPIDS WITH ENCAPSULATED ALCOHOL - A method for preparing ethanol-containing nanolipid particles, which can be used in food products, frozen desserts, or beverages. The method comprises nanolipidic vehicles in which ethanol-containing substances are encapsulated, said ethanol-containing nanolipidic vehicles can be combined with food products, desserts or beverage ingredients including those that are subsequently frozen. The food product, dessert or beverage can remain in a frozen state during consumption by an individual. A composition comprising ethanol-containing nanolipid particles, which can be used in food products, frozen desserts, or beverages. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342227 | COMBINATION OF DRYING AND SMOKING - The present invention relates to a line comprising an oven and a drying chamber. The present invention further relates to a process how to cook s food product. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342228 | INFRARED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DRIED CRUNCHY VEGETABLE/FRUIT INGREDIENTS AND SNACKS - A method for producing food includes pre-treating an edible item with one or more solutions to preserve or enhance texture, color, or flavor of the item, wherein the item is a fruit or a vegetable; either (a) blanching with far-infrared, pulsed electric field, or microwave treatment and then applying a coating matrix; or (b) applying a coating matrix and then blanching with far-infrared, pulsed electric field, or microwave treatment; bringing a final water content to less than 6% with a finishing dehydration operation; and forming a final product as a shelf-stable, low-fat crunchy vegetable-based or fruit-based ingredient or snack. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342229 | CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides carbohydrate compositions and products comprising the carbohydrate compositions, such as dry products or a low-viscosity reduced-sugar syrup, methods of making the carbohydrate compositions and products, and uses thereof. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342230 | Popcorn Popper - A method of popping popcorn includes placing unpopped popcorn kernels and cooking oil in a pan configured to contain popcorn kernels to be popped and placing the pan on a source of heat. The pan is heated until the popcorn kernels reach a popping temperature and begin to pop. The pan is then removed from the source of heat and at least a portion of the cooking oil is poured from the pan through a drain port formed in the pan. The drain port is configured for the transmission of fluid between an inside of the pan and an outside of the pan. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342231 | FLAVOR COMPOSITION AND EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - A flavor composition comprising a peptide which comprises pyroglutamic acid or γ-glutamic acid, a second amino acid and optionally a third amino acid. The peptides can be added to a food product to increase saltiness, umami, bitterness, astringency or sourness intensity. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342232 | HERBAL EXTRACT COMPOSITION - The object of this invention is to provide a herbal extract composition having a refreshing sweetness on its own and a production method thereof. This invention provides a liquid composition containing a naringin at 60 mg/L or higher and hesperidin at 240 mg/L or higher, and that is obtained by immersing herbs selected from petals, buds and leaves of trees in an ethanol solution. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342233 | REDUCED SODIUM FOOD PRODUCTS - Naturally-derived compounds having various structures elicit the perception of salty taste, enhance the perception of salty taste of a salt, or act at one or more sodium channels. Food products may include such naturally-derived compounds, which may be used to reduce the sodium content, while imparting a similar level of saltiness. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342234 | Steviol Glycoside Compositions Sensory Properties - Materials and methods for producing particular steviol glycosides, and high-purity compositions of particular steviol glycosides with improved sensory profilesare provided herein. The steviol glycosides can be, for example, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside A, and rebaudioside B, and can be produced by recombinant microorganisms. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342235 | CO-CRYSTALLIZED SWEETENERS - Sweeteners made from the co-crystallization of 3-(4-amino-2,2-dioxide-1H-benzo[c][1,2,6]thiadiazin-5-yloxy)-2′,2′-dimethyl-N-propylpropanamide (Compound I) having the structure: or salt thereof, with sugar in various ratios. The sugar co-crystallized sweeteners are very soluble in water and have no dusting problems. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342236 | Enzymatic Process - Provided is an enzymatic process that hydrolyzes spinach plant material to form a salt-enhancing ingredient, the formed salt-enhancing ingredient, food products comprising said salt-enhancing ingredient and a method of enhancing the salty taste of food products. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342237 | DIETARY INTERVENTION WITH REDUCED DAILY CALORIC INTAKE - The invention relates to various compositions for controlling body weight and/or for promoting weight loss. Examples of these compositions include but are not limited to Formula I, Formula I-vegan, Formula II, and Formula III. The invention also relates to methods of using these compositions and kits including these compositions to control body weight and/or promote weight loss. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342238 | Dry Food Composition - Suggested is a dry food composition for mixing with a drinkable liquid, said composition comprising (a) carbohydrates, (b) proteins, (c) fats, and optionally (d) probiotic micro-organisms and/or prebiotics, and (e) vitamins, minerals, texturisers, fibres, sweeteners, flavourings and/or colorants, whereby said composition shows a particle size distribution wherein (i) about 90% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 400 μm, (ii) about 50% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 80 μm, and (iii) about 10% b.w. of the particles show an average diameter of less than about 10 μm. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342239 | METHOD FOR SMOKING MEAT - A method for smoking meat comprises applying a dry smoke powder to an exterior surface of a meat to create a treated meat, inserting the treated meat into a cooking bag, sealing the cooking bag to create a bagged meat, and cooking the bagged meat with steam to a desired internal temperature of the meat. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342240 | Nutritional Walnut-Based Compositions - A high nutrition food spread providing walnut-based compositions are disclosed. The spreads have desirable taste and consistency characteristics as well as palatability. Generally, the composition is produced as a spread to be used on it's own or can be used in conjunction with olives or pickled vegetables. The composition may be used in many applications in place of products such as butter, margarine, jelly, jam, honey, hummus, tapenade or other similar products. The spread is lower in fat and cholesterol than many conventional spreads, but still provides a pleasing flavor and is compatible with many flavoring options. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342241 | Method of Reducing E. coli or Salmonella Contamination of Agricultural Products - The present invention relates to a composition comprising lyophilized Lactobacilli and a plant-based food, wherein the composition is substantially free of animal products. The present invention also relates to methods of treating plant-based food by administration of a Lactobacilli and a plant medium composition. Methods of using the Lactobacilli and plant-based food composition to treat | 2015-12-03 |
20150342242 | STABILIZER COMPOSITION FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - A stabilizer composition for food and beverage products comprises (a) from 15 to 85 weight percent of a methylcellulose, (b) from 10 to 80 weight percent of a carboxymethyl cellulose, and (c) from 5 to 20 weight percent of a carrageenan, all percentages being 5 based on the total weight of (a), (b) and (c). Food and beverage products which comprise this stabilizer composition have a good overrun and good organoleptic properties. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342243 | Method of Reducing E. coli or Salmonella Contamination of Agricultural Products - The present invention relates to a composition comprising lyophilized | 2015-12-03 |
20150342244 | ELECTRIC APPLIANCE FOR PREPARING JUICE BY PRESSING FOOD - An electrical appliance includes a rotating food processing screw for processing food items exiting the outlet of a chute. The screw is coupled to an electric drive motor for driving the screw in rotation about itself around its central axis. An upper part of the screw has a sweeper for sweeping the outlet of the chute, and a lower part drives down towards the bottom and presses the food fragments coming from the upper part of the screw. Food blocking elements can block the food items. An inscribed sphere, which is geometrically defined by the chute, is movable within the interior of an upper part of a chamber receiving the screw. Two zones of contact between the inscribed sphere and the blocking elements are formed, and a third zone of contact is between the inscribed sphere and the sweeper. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342245 | Juicer | 2015-12-03 |
20150342246 | Apparatus for mounting a coconut for processing - The apparatus is for mounting a coconut firmly for making an initiating saw cut in the middle circumference of its shell in a direction transverse to the grain of the shell such that the coconut can be split into two desired half sections easily and simply by inserting a wedge into the saw cut and splitting it with a twisting motion over an intended coconut water receptacle. It has a three-point mount for securing the coconut and a pivotable V shape saw guide for positioning a sawing instrument in making the initiating cut. The apparatus can also be used for mounting a split half section of the coconut securely for grating its flesh with a grater. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342247 | Valve device for changing over the mass flow of rod-like articles in conveying channels of the tobacco industry - A valve device for changing over the mass flow of rod-like articles of the tobacco industry, between at least two non-parallel conveying channels feeding the rod-like articles and a conveying channel receiving the rod-like articles or between a conveying channel feeding the rod-like articles and at least two non-parallel conveying channels receiving the rod-like articles, comprising at least one rotatable element changing over the mass flow comprising a through channel for the transfer of the mass flow between the feeding conveying channel and the receiving conveying channel, with the rotatable change-over element having different angular positions relative to its principally horizontal axis of rotation which allow connecting individual feeding and receiving channels, characterised in that in the rotatable change-over element ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150342248 | SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article comprises a first part ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150342249 | FILTER MATERIAL FOR A FILTER ELEMENT OF A SMOKING ARTICLE, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and associated system are provided for forming a biodegradable filter material for a filter element of a smoking article, wherein the method involves combining cellulose acetate fibers with regenerated cellulose fibers, drawing the combined cellulose acetate fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers to form drawn combined fibers, and crimping the drawn combined fibers to form a mixed fiber tow. An associated filter material for the filter element of a smoking article is also provided. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342250 | WATER PIPE AND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An water pipe mold for making a water pipe includes an outer concentric sheath, an inner concentric sheath, a bottom, an outside sleeve and an inside rib. The water pipe mold is flexible and is configured to make an ice water pipe by being filled with water and then freezing the water. The ice water pipe includes a body comprising ice, the body and an opening at a side of the body, a base coupled to a bottom of the body, a mouth piece coupled to a top of the body, and a grommet coupled to a circumference of the body. The base includes an opening configured to be filled by a plug. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342251 | Bowl Badge Smoke Snuffer - A device consisting of a string, a rubber band, and a piece of paper. One end of string is attached to a rubber band and the other end of string is attached to a piece of paper through hole punched into the paper. The rubber band attaches the device to a smoking pipe. When a pipe is lit the piece of paper is placed then over the bowl of the pipe slowing and or stopping combustion of the product being smoked in the pipe. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342252 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE, DISPLAY PACKAGES WITH DIVIDER, BLANKS FOR FORMING DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR CONTAINING ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - A method of displaying an electronic vaping device, display packages, blanks for forming a display package for containing an elongated body housing an electronic vaping device, and a method of manufacturing a display package for an electronic vaping device, include establishing a box structure having an inner cavity and a side portion, dividing the side portion into a lower retention portion, an upper retention portion, and a window recess portion, the dividing including establishing a side recess panel at a location along a first side panel of the box structure, establishing a front recess panel along a front panel of the box structure, and establishing the window recess portion by folding the first and front recess panels into the box structure. The front recess panel is attached to the side recess panel, and the front recess panel has a width greater than that of the side recess panel. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342253 | METHOD OF MAKING ORAL POUCH PRODUCT - An oral tobacco pouch product includes a pouch wrapper formed of a web having a longitudinal integrated fin and lap seal. The pouch wrapper contains a filling material including tobacco material and optional additives. The longitudinal integrated fin and lap seal is formed on a forming collar. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342254 | SMOKING ARTICLE COMPRISING AN AIRFLOW DIRECTING ELEMENT - A smoking article is provided, having a mouth end and a distal end, including a heat source; an aerosol-forming substrate; an airflow directing element including an air-permeable segment downstream of said substrate and defining an airflow pathway; and at least one air inlet for drawing air into said segment, wherein said pathway includes a first portion extending from said inlet towards said substrate and a second portion extending from said substrate towards said mouth end, wherein said first portion is defined by a low resistance-to-draw portion of said segment that extends from proximate to said inlet to an upstream end of said segment, and said segment further comprises a high resistance-to-draw portion that extends from proximate to said inlet to a downstream end of said segment, and the ratio of the resistance-to-draw of said high portion to said low portion is higher than 1:1 and lower than about 50:1. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342255 | ELECTRONIC ATOMIZATION DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE AIR INLET - Disclosed is an electronic atomization device with an adjustable air inlet, which includes a cigarette holder, an atomizer connected to the cigarette holder and a battery assembly for supplying power to the atomizer. An air inlet is disposed at an upper portion of the atomizer for connecting the atomizer to outside world and a switch assembly is disposed between the atomizer and the cigarette holder for opening or closing the air inlet. As disclosed in the present invention, the air inlet can be closed completely by means of the switch assembly thereby preventing the condensate and liquid flavor from flowing to the outside world, avoiding the outsider surface of the electronic atomization device getting dirty and reducing the possibility of the damage of the battery assembly. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342256 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present invention provides an electronic cigarette, including a cartridge, an atomizer device, and a cartridge fixing element to detachably connect the cartridge to the atomizer device. A cartridge body can be switched to be in a pre-mounting position and a mounting position to engage the cartridge fixing element. When in the pre-mounting position, a sealing element and a puncturing element of the cartridge are spaced by a certain distance or abut against each other, to ensure that a first sealing portion will not be punctured and E-liquid in the cartridge will not be contaminated before smoking. When in the mounting position, the installation of the cartridge is completed, a second sealing portion is punctured to communicate a liquid reservoir chamber with a liquid reservoir room, to allow the E-liquid in the liquid reservoir chamber to flow to the liquid reservoir room, and users can smoke. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342257 | ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND ATMOZER THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to an atomizer assembly for an electronic cigarette and an atomizer thereof. An atomizer assembly for an electronic cigarette comprising an atomizer and a cartridge; the cartridge comprising: a cartridge body defining a reservoir chamber for storing liquid solution, the reservoir chamber comprising an opening which communicates the interior of the reservoir chamber with the exterior of the reservoir chamber; and a sealing member mounted to the cartridge body, the sealing member comprising a first sealing portion for sealing the opening; the atomizer comprising: a base detachably and rotatably connected to the cartridge body; an atomizing device mounted to the base for atomizing the liquid solution; and a piercing device mounted to the base for piercing through the first sealing portion and guiding the liquid solution to the atomizing device. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342258 | CARTRIDGE FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present disclosure relates to a cartridge for an electronic cigarette. The cartridge includes a cartridge body defining a smoke channel for smoke flowing therethrough and a reservoir chamber surrounding the smoke channel for storing liquid solution, the reservoir chamber comprising an opening which communicates the interior of the reservoir chamber with the exterior of the reservoir chamber; and a sealing member secured to the cartridge body, the sealing member comprising a first sealing portion for sealing the opening | 2015-12-03 |
20150342259 | E-LIQUID VAPORIZING APPARATUS - An electronic cigarette is provided in which the mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette is in communication with a two-way valve. The valve allows the user to inhale a vapor from an electronic cigarette and then discharge the vapor back into the vapor electronic cigarette as the discharge vapor is introduced into the mouthpiece, the two-way valve shifts to a second position that directs the exhaled vapor into a filtration material that removes the vapors and odors from the exhaled vapor. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342260 | PAIRING DEVICE FOR CLOTHING - A pairing device for clothing that includes a base with at least one substantially flat surface base having a central axis perpendicular to a plane. The pairing device also includes two shafts attached to the substantially flat surface and parallel to the central axis at the point of attachment. The two shaft each having pointed ends, and the shafts are sized so as to be able to penetrate the clothing material without damaging it. The two shafts are flexible, resilient, and normally curved outwardly such that the pointed ends extend parallel to the substantially flat surface and in opposite directions with respect to each other. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342261 | SHOE MADE FROM A SOCK AND A REINFORCING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a shoe comprising, from within the shoe, a first flexible textile layer ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150342262 | DECORATIVE SOCK STABILIZER - A foot apparel item, for wearing in cooperation with a heel support extending from a rearward end of a shoe worn by the wearer, includes: a sock portion having a heel receiving end and a toe receiving end, the sock portion configured for receiving a wearer's foot and being positioned within the shoe when the wearer is wearing the shoe; and a stabilizer extending from the heel receiving end of the sock portion, the stabilizer defining at least one heel support engagement element. The sock portion is positioned within the shoe, the heel support engagement element is configured to loop at least partially around the heel support to stabilize the sock portion relative to the heel support and prevent migration of the heel receiving end of the sock portion towards a forward end of the shoe when the wearer is wearing the sock portion and shoe. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342263 | ADJUSTABLE INFANT SWADDLE - An adjustable swaddle for an infant is described. The adjustable swaddle is made from a lightweight, breathable, stretchable fabric. The swaddle has an adjustable chest flap that can be used to increase or decrease the pressure felt by the infant. An adjustable foot flap can be used to increase or decrease the length of the swaddle. The foot flap further has an opening which allows for diaper changes without removing the swaddle. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342264 | Baby Handling Device - A baby handling device includes a removable, washable pillow cover sized and shaped to fit over and extend from an irregular star-shaped pillow and provides at least two elongated star-point shaped extensions formed of flexible material and adapted to fold over and enclose at least a portion of a baby positioned on the cover. The cover has a closeable opening sized and shaped to permit insertion and removal of the pillow which is formed of resilient material and includes a broad center section with a central depression to receive a baby's head. A central point-shaped portion of the pillow extends upwardly from the depression and is adapted to lodge under an arm of a breast feeding mother. The pillow includes first and second side portions that surround a cavity that is sized and shaped to receive the shoulders and torso of the baby. The side portions support a baby's arms. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342265 | FLOCKED SHAPEWEAR GARMENTS - Disclosed herein are flocked shapewear garments. The flocked shapewear garments comprise a fabric, an elastomeric coating, and flocking fibers embedded in the elastomeric coating. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342266 | Self-measuring garment - Measurement apparatus includes an elastic fabric, configured as a garment to be worn over a part of a body of a human subject. One or more conductive fibers are integrated with the elastic fabric to as to stretch together with the elastic fabric when worn over the part of the body. A controller is coupled to measure a change in an electrical property of the one or more conductive fibers in response to stretching of the elastic fabric, and to output an indication of a dimension of the part of the body based on the measured change. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342267 | Garment And Method Of Manufacturing Same - A brassiere ( | 2015-12-03 |
20150342268 | BRASSIERE - A bra that adheres to the wearer's torso, enabling the bra to stay securely in place while aesthetically lifting the wearer's breasts up and out. At least one adhesive patch that includes soft silicone affixed to the fabric of the bra, primarily in the areas adjacent to the cups, is provided. The soft silicone adheres to the wearer's skin via Van Der Waals forces, and a secondary layer of silicone or fabric may be used to secure that adhesion. The Van Der Waals adhesion mechanism can be enhanced by the inclusion of micrometer-sized setae along the soft silicone portion of the adhesive patches. The setae can be angled to provide additional support in the desired direction. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342269 | Electronic Housing and Sensor Connection Arrangement - A garment includes a fabric portion, an electrode fixedly connected to the fabric portion, a receptacle fixedly connected to the fabric portion, and an electronics module releasably positioned in the receptacle. The receptacle includes a receptacle housing, an electrode lead, and a receptacle contact. The electrode lead is attached to the electrode. The electrode lead engages the receptacle contact to establish an electrical connection with the receptacle contact without being attached to the receptacle contact. The electronics module includes a module contact that engages the receptacle contact when the electronics module is positioned in the socket to establish an electrical connection between the module contact and the receptacle contact. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342270 | EXERCISE GARMENTS WITH INTEGRATED LEGWARMERS - Exercise garments with integrated legwarmers are provided herein. In one embodiment a pair of pants includes an upper segment formed from an elastomeric material and a pair of legwarmers that are each joined to the upper segment, the pair of legwarmers forming a lower segment of the pair of pants, each of the pair of legwarmers having a length, the length of each of the pair of legwarmers being sufficiently long enough to overlap the portion of a foot of a wearer. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342271 | EXERCISE APPAREL - Disclosed herein is a new and improved article of apparel that may include an apparatus for convenient exercise equipment available throughout the day at the location the potential user might be amenable to exercising. The article of apparel may include a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel, a void formed from the two panels, an elastic band, and a first and second closable access slit. The elastic band may have a first bulbous portion and a second bulbous portion. The first and the second closable access slits may be aligned with the elastic band, such that the first bulbous portion may be extended through the first closable access slit while the second bulbous portion may be extended through the second closable access slit, while the elastic band remains partially in the void. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342272 | DROPSEAT WADERS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A trouser garment is disclosed. The trouser garment may be a fishing wader. The garment includes a quick-release dropseat to enhance the ease of personal relief, such as a WC break, without completely removing the garment. The garment may include a trouser portion, a bib portion, and a suspension system. A posterior support strap is threaded through a guide, such as a loop, to aid in the mating two ends of a quick-release dropseat buckle. The posterior support strap is coupled to left and right shoulder straps to form the suspension system. The guide and one end of the dropseat buckle are positioned on a posterior surface of the garment. The garment may include cam buckles to enable the adjustment of the left and right shoulder straps and the height of the bib portion. The garment may be worn as a full bib or as a pant. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342273 | CONVERTIBLE BOOT BAND - A convertible boot band includes an interior band extending from a first to a second end from a first to a second border and having front and back, first and second end loops coupled proximate the interior band first and second ends, and at least a first gripping portion connected to the interior band back surface. The apparatus may include an exterior layer of pliant material overlaying the interior hand front surface. The apparatus may include the end loops formed into the exterior layer. The apparatus may include a removable clip, including a closure coupling. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342274 | Coated elastomeric article - This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342275 | Decorative detachable apparel accessory - A clothing decoration system which is detachable and interchangeable, not needing any adjustments to be made to the garment itself, said garment does not need to have a receiving part/mechanism. The clothing decoration system is attached to the host garment by different means, including but not limited to hooks and magnetic material. The clothing decoration system can be made of unlimited kinds and types of materials and/or substrates, including but not limited to metal fabric, metal mesh, fabric, lace, beads, trims, chain, etc. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342276 | 1,4-BIS(ISOCYANATOMETHYL)CYCLOHEXANE, POLYISOCYANATE COMPOSITION, POLYURETHANE RESIN, MOLDED ARTICLE, EYEWEAR MATERIAL, EYEWEAR FRAME, AND LENS - 1,4-bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane contains 70 mol % or more and 95 mol % or less of a trans isomer relative to a total amount of a cis isomer and the trans isomer, and 0.1 ppm or more and 300 ppm or less of the compound represented by formula (1) below: | 2015-12-03 |
20150342277 | Method for Conveying Messages through a Simulated Flower - A method for conveying a message through a simulated flower allows a printed message to be imprinted onto a writing sheet before the writing sheet is transformed into a folded simulated flower. The writing sheet is transformed in a manner such that the printed message is completely or partially concealed from view. The folded simulated flower is removably fastened to a simulated flower stem and an at least one artificial flower leaf is fixed onto either the folded simulated flower or the simulated flower stem. The folded simulated flower may be separated from the simulated flower stem. The printed message may then be displayed by unraveling the folded simulated flower back into the writing sheet. After the printed message has been viewed, the writing sheet may be refolded in order to reform the folded simulated flower. The folded simulated flower may then be refastened to the simulated flower stem. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342278 | Bra Measurement System - A bra measurement system includes a left bra wing, a right bra wing, a breast plate, a left bra strap, and a right bra strap. The left bra wing and the right bra wing are connected with the breast plate opposite of each other so that the bra measurement system can be attached around the wearer body. The left bra strap and the right bra strap connect between the left bra wing and the breast plate and the right bra wing and the breast plate respectively. A plurality of fitting zippers of the left bra wing and the right bra wing allows a bra fitting specialist to get the correct girth measurements of the wearer while a plurality of additional zippers of the breast plate enables the bra fitting specialist to get the correct measurement of the cup sized and the cleavage of the breasts. Then the measurements can be used to create a customized bra that fits the respective individual. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342279 | HEAD COOLING SYSTEM AND DEVICES - Head cooling systems including head cooling devices configured to be worn on a user's head are shown and described. The head cooling devices have a concave body including: a ceiling having a plurality of ceiling pouches and ceiling seams disposed between each of the plurality of ceiling pouches; a curved side wall attached to a perimeter of the ceiling having a plurality of side wall pouches a plurality of ceiling seams disposed between each of the plurality of ceiling pouches; and a freezable material disposed in each of the plurality of ceiling pouches and each of the plurality of side wall pouches. During wear, the ceiling is proximal to an apex of the wearer's head, while the curved side wall is encompasses a forehead, a rear, and sides of the wearer's head. In some examples, the head cooling system further includes an elastic sleeve that is fittable over the concave body and is configured to be in an at least partially stretched state during wear of the head cooling device. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342280 | HEADWEAR THAT PROTECTS HAIRSTYLE - The invention teaches a hat that has an slit formed on a wall that is designed to allow hair or objects attached to not be contacted by a hat when worn. A flap connects to the hat and covers the slit to protect a wearers head from the environment and maintain shape of the hat. In an embodiment, the flap may be interchangeable to change the design of the hat. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342281 | IMPACT AWARENESS DEVICE - An impact awareness device (IAD) may include an impact switch configured to transition from an open-circuit state to a close-circuit state when a force is exerted on the IAD in a first direction and exceeds a force threshold. The IAD may further include a headliner configured to couple with a protective headgear. The headliner may include a flexible band comprising one or more substrates configured to conform to a headband of the protective headgear, and an electronic circuit coupled to the flexible band and electrically coupled to the switch and wherein when the force threshold is exceeded the electronic circuit transmits an indication signal to provide an indication of the likelihood of a head and a vertebral column injuries when the indicator signal is received. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342282 | EARMUFF ACCOMMODATING WELDING SHIELD - A welding helmet | 2015-12-03 |
20150342283 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - An assembly for mounting a visor on a helmet includes a visor assembly having a lens and a fastening element with a pair of latching prongs each with a resiliently displaceable prong end; a casing attached to the helmet and having a pair of channels each for receiving the a latching prong and a pair of fixtures, each fixture for engaging a respective prong end when displaced outwardly; and a lock having a pair of locking prongs, each locking prong being insertable into one channel from an opposite end as the latching prongs and each locking prong having a locking prong end that is positionable under a respective latching prong to prevent displacement of the latching prong end inwardly to disengage from the respective fixture. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342284 | Method Of Making An Article Of Footwear Including Knitting A Knitted Component Of Warp Knit Construction Forming A Seamless Bootie - An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342285 | Method Of Making An Article Of Footwear Including Knitting A Knitted Component Of Warp Knit Construction Forming A Seamless Bootie With Tucked-In Portion - An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342286 | Method Of Making An Article Of Footwear Including Knitting A Knitted Component Of Warp Knit Construction Forming A Seamless Bootie With Wrap-Around Portion - An article of footwear incorporates a seamless bootie or textile upper formed from a knitted component removed from a knitted textile element of unitary warp knit construction. The knitted component may include a first knitted component portion in the form of a seamless bootie and a second knitted component portion associated with the first knitted component portion. In some embodiments the second knitted component portion may be tucked-in or folded into a pocket of first knitted component portion, such as a knitted dynamic fit component portion or a knitted tongue component portion. In some embodiments the second kitted component portion may be wrapped around at least part of the first knitted component portion. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342287 | Article of Footwear Incorporating Braided Tensile Strands - A branched braid member has a central braid portion and one or more tensile strands or small braids at either end of the central braid portion. The branched braid member may be incorporated into a shoe upper. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342288 | FOOT TREATMENT SLIPPER - A slipper for use in applying moisture to only predetermined areas of a person's foot and including a toe enclosing portion and a heal engaging portion that are movably connected to one another and wherein the toe enclosing portion includes a non liquid absorbing sole and an upper secured to the sole so as to define a cavity in which at least a person's toes may be received, and wherein the upper includes an outer non liquid absorbent cover layer and an inner liquid absorbent material layer, and the heel engaging portion includes an inner liquid absorbent material oriented toward an opening into the cavity of the toe enclosing portion and at least an outer covering layer of non liquid absorbent material. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342289 | ALL WEATHER CYCLING SHOW COVER - A cycling shoe cover is designed to provide maximum protection from the elements such as rain, snow, and cold. It also provides aerodynamic benefit with minimum weight. The cover is flexible unitary made from an elastomer, such as silicone or latex rubber, and is highly elastic and waterproof. The upper part of the cover fits snugly over the cyclist's ankle to prevent water egress into the shoes from above. The lower part of the cover snugly cover and seals to the bottom edge of the shoe without interfering with the cycling shoe's cleat or attachment to the cycle pedal. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342290 | CLIMBING SHOE - A climbing shoe comprising a substantially sock-shaped shoe-upper, so as to completely cover the foot of the user; a front sole which is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to cover the tarsal-phalangeal region of the sole of the foot; a rear sole which is separate and spaced apart from the front sole and is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to at least partly cover the talus-calcaneus region of the sole of the foot; and a substantially ribbon-shaped medial tensioning strip which is made of elastomeric material and is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to extend substantially along the center line of the sole of the foot, from the shoe-upper area under the front sole up to the shoe-upper area under the rear sole following an arched trajectory. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342291 | CLIMBING SHOE - Climbing shoe comprising a substantially sock-shaped shoe-upper formed so as to completely cover the foot of the user; a front sole which is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to cover the tarsal-phalangeal region of the sole of the foot; and a elastomeric-material, front tensioning strip which is fixed on the toe of the shoe-upper and is shaped so as to cover the shoe-upper in the area surrounding the tarsal-phalangeal region of the sole of the foot; said front tensioning strip being provided with a middle portion that is shaped so as to cover the toe of the shoe-upper in the area surrounding the tarsal-phalangeal region of the sole of the foot, and with two lateral flaps which prolong on the bottom part of the shoe-upper while converging towards each other up to join to one another at the insole arch region. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342292 | CLIMBING SHOE - A climbing shoe comprising a substantially sock-shaped shoe-upper, so as to completely cover the foot of the user; a front sole which is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to cover the tarsal-phalangeal region of the sole of the foot; a rear sole which is discrete and spaced apart from the front sole and is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to at least partly cover the talus-calcaneus region of the sole of the foot; and a substantially ribbon-shaped, medial tensioning strip which is made of inextensible material and is fixed on the bottom part of the shoe-upper so as to extend substantially along the center line of the sole of the foot, from the area of the shoe-upper under the front sole up to the area of the shoe-upper under the rear sole following an arched trajectory. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342293 | DANCE SHOE - The inventive subject matter is generally directed to dance shoes that include a distal portion for receiving at least a portion of a forefoot of a wearer. The distal portion includes a rigid structure for supporting the foot, such as a toe box for an en pointe dance shoe. A proximal portion extends from the distal portion and it is configured for receiving the midfoot and rearfoot portions of the foot. The shoe is constructed so as to conform to the shape of the foot through a range of foot flexations that vary the distance of the toes to the heel, particularly the flexations that occur when dancing en pointe. According to certain embodiments of the inventive subject matter, this is achieved in whole or part by configuring the proximal portion to be elastically, longitudinally extendible relative to the distal portion and/or configuring the shoe's foot-receiving compartment with a shape that generally mimics the foot in a shape corresponding to plantar flexation, for example, a shape mimicking a foot en pointe. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342294 | SKATE BOOT TONGUE - A skate boot having a shell shaped to enclose a heel, portions of an Achilles tendon, and medial and lateral surfaces of a foot of a wearer of the skate boot when the skate is in use by the wearer, a toe cap connected to the shell and shaped to cover the toes of the wearer when the skate is in use by the wearer, a tongue connected to at least one of the shell and the toe cap, the tongue being shaped to cover at least a portion of a forefoot of the wearer when the skate is in use by the wearer, and a ground-engaging element connected to a bottom of the skate boot. The tongue has at least one exposed structural molded foam body, and a plurality of apertures defined within the at least one exposed structural molded foam body. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342295 | SHOE INSERTS FOR CORRECTION - Disclosed is a shoe insert for correction which not only corrects unevenly deformed joints of a human body evenly by wearing shoes with shoe inserts inside but also provides enough massage effects. The shoe insert for correction according to the present invention is characterized by comprising; a body | 2015-12-03 |
20150342296 | THERMOFORMING FOOTWEAR METHOD - An article of footwear and method of manufacturing an article of footwear comprises an upper, a sole structure adjacent the upper and a thermoplastic material sheet attached to the upper to fixedly secure one or more components to the upper or fixedly secure the upper to a sole structure where the thermoplastic material sheet provides the primary or only means for securing the components to the upper and the upper to the sole structure. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342297 | SHOE X - An article of footwear and method of using the article of footwear is disclosed so a person can temporarily affix a resistance band, exercise tube or other elastic cord (hereinafter, “band”) to the bottom of their article of footwear through retaining channels and use the band in their exercise routine. The channel design is such that the band can be easily inserted, positioned for the exercise routine, and removed while at the same time be secure enough such that while the band is inserted, it does not come off the article of footwear during exercise. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342298 | Outsole With Stepped Projections For Article Of Footwear - An article of footwear includes an outsole having a base with an upper surface that faces the upper and a lower surface that faces away from the upper surface. The outsole also includes a first stepped projection that projects in a plurality of first steps from the lower surface. The plurality of first steps is defined by a plurality of first tread surfaces and a plurality of first riser surfaces. The outsole additionally includes a second stepped projection that projects in a plurality of second steps from the lower surface. The plurality of second steps is defined by a plurality of second tread surfaces and a plurality of second riser surfaces. The second stepped projection is spaced away from the first stepped projection relative to the lateral axis of the article of footwear. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342299 | Anti-Slip Safety Device - The present invention relates to an anti-slip safety device, which is a structural design for providing anti-slip safety for a rubber/plastic surface layer, particularly a snow shoe and a tire, to provide an effect of anti-slip ground-engaging for use safety, and which generally includes anti-slip elements made of a stiff material or a metal, arranged in a spaced manner along a longitudinal axis by being deposited in spacing troughs formed in an arrangement of slip-resistant embossed patterns provided on a sole undersurface or a tire tread and integrally molded with a molding rubber/plastic material in such a way to form raised edge faces that are slightly outward projecting portions having a height substantially flush with the embossed patterns, whereby for walking on a snowed and iced surface, the stiff raised edge faces may successively bite into the snowed and iced surface to achieve an effect of anti-slip safety for use. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342300 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH INNER AND OUTER MIDSOLE LAYERS - An article of footwear includes an outsole having a heel region, a midfoot region, and a forefoot region. An outer midsole layer is secured to the outsole and extends only over the heel region and at least some of the midfoot region. An inner midsole layer is supported by the outer midsole layer and the outsole without being fixed thereto, and extends over the heel region, the midfoot region, and the forefoot region. The outer midsole layer is configured to surround a periphery of the inner midsole layer at the heel region. The outsole may include lateral and medial arch portions for traction. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342301 | SAFETY TOE CAP MADE FROM NANO COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD OF NANO COMPOSITE SAFETY TOE CAP - Safety toe caps made from nano composite material are made from multi-layers of laminated glass fiber cloth coated with resin paste, wherein the percentage ratio of the resin paste to the glass fiber cloth is as follows: the resin paste accounts for 30-45%, the glass fiber cloth accounts for 55-70%, and the total sum is 100%; the resin paste comprises the following components in percentage by mass: 30-50% of thermosetting resin, 0.1-5% of modified carbon nanotubes, 10-30% of modified nitrile rubber, 5-25% of polyurethaneacrylate, 1-5% of prepolymerized silane oligomer, 0.5-2% of initiator A (tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate), 1-2% of initiator medium temperature initiator B (tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate), 5-20% of low-profile additive, 1-10% of toughening agent thickener A, 1-3% of toughening agent thickener B and 2-5% of inner demolding agent. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342302 | SINGLE-REEL ZONAL LACING SYSTEM FOR WINTER SPORTS BOOTS - A single-reel zonal lacing system comprises a reel mechanism fixed to the upper, for example, the cuff or the tongue, and a separate cable for each zone. In a two-zone embodiment, a first cable engages the reel and extends across the elongate opening at least twice, and engages a multi-position retainer at an intermediate location. A second cable engages the reel and also extends across the elongate opening in at least two places. The cables are configured to be tensioned by the reel mechanism, and the effective length of the first cable is determined in part by the selected engagement position on the multi-position retainer, such that the relative tension in two zones may be adjusted. In one embodiment, only one end of the cables engage the reel mechanism, and the opposite end is anchored to the upper. In another embodiment, both ends of the cables engage the reel mechanism. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342303 | REEL-BASED LACING SYSTEM - A lacing system configured to selectively adjust the size of an opening on an object and allow for the incremental release of the lace within the lacing system. The lacing system can have a reel that includes a housing, a spool supported by the housing, and a knob supported by the housing. The reel can be configured so that cable is gathered in the channel formed in the spool when the spool is rotated in a first direction relative to the housing, and so that cable can be incrementally released from the spool when the spool is rotated in a second direction relative to the housing. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342304 | TENSIONING SYSTEMS FOR FOOTWEAR - The inventive subject matter shown and described is directed to an item of footwear with a tensioning system, comprising: a shell for enclosing a foot and at least a portion of a lower leg; a pair of opposing edges generally aligned along the top of foot portion of the shell and/or a front lower leg portion, the edges generally aligning with a longitudinal axis of the foot and/or lower leg, the opposing edges defining opposite sides of the shell. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342305 | Anti-Slip Overshoe with Flexible Cleats and Method of Gripping Natural Surfaces - An anti-slip overshoe has a contoured outer band and first gripping pad and second gripping pad disposed interior to the contoured outer band for enhanced traction. A web structure connects the first gripping pad and second gripping pad to the contoured outer band. A plurality of gripping devices is attached to the first gripping pad and second gripping pad for enhanced traction on natural surfaces. The gripping devices includes a body, button extending from a first end of the body, plurality of spikes disposed around a perimeter of the body, and central spike extending from a second end of the body. A neck is disposed around the body between the button and spikes. The spikes include a traction arm, plurality of edges formed along the traction arm, and concave surface between a first edge and second edge along the traction arm. | 2015-12-03 |
20150342306 | Belt Buckle - A belt buckle includes a buckle base having a plurality of raised portions at a base panel thereof for engagement with the bottom wall of the belt, a clamping plate pivotally connected to the buckle base and having a series of teeth for engagement with the top wall of the belt, a frame member pivotally connected to the buckle base, and a prong member pivotally coupled to the frame member. | 2015-12-03 |