04th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160021911 | FILLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT INTO A MOULD OR A CONTAINER - A filling unit and a method for filling a confectionery mass into a container or a mold includes a fill housing with a filling nozzle ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160021912 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT WITH IMPROVED STABILITY - A mainstream frozen confectionery product with natural emulsifier and stabiliser is the object of the invention. The product has low protein content, high overrun and an optimized ratio between fat and protein which provides an improved stability. A method for the manufacture of the frozen confectionery product as well as a process for improving the stability of mainstream ice cream with clean label is also described. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021913 | Protein additive for dry or wet pet food - The invention is directed to a water-based food additive or broth to be added to dry pet food, Particularly for pet species having a carnivorous natural diet such as dogs and cats, would resolve this problem. The product comprises an extraction of protein components from protein-rich animal foods, such as eggs, fish, meat, and poultry. Some other macro nutrients, such as fats, in particular oils having a significant omega-3 fatty acid component, may also be extracted. The product is provided as a liquid, or as a powder to which water is to be added. The product is then mixed with dry pet food, as is commonly used with water to make the pet food more appealing to the pet; however the advantage of the product is that it provides a nutritional boost in the form of additional protein. The product also provides a scent and flavor enhancement to attract the pet, and ensure complete consumption of the food by the pet. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021914 | LIQUID ANIMAL FEED FOR DOMESTIC CATS OR DOGS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The disclosure relates to a liquid, milk-based animal feed for domestic cats or dogs, containing at least 70 vol % water, 2-13 vol % milk protein, 2-13 vol % milk fat, 1-5 vol % starch as an essential thickener, at least 0.01 vol % amino acid additive, and at least 0.01 vol % plant-based sugar. The disclosure also relates to a method for producing such an animal feed. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021915 | FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHODS OF USE - A spherical food storage container with a lid for adding foods, or for extracting food is provided. The spherical food storage container can be stored as two or more pieces that may be assembled to form a spherical container for holding food, while providing a lid in a portion of one of the hemispheres for the addition of a food, or for extraction of the food. The container and the portions of the container are made of food grade plastic that is dishwasher safe. The food storage container is made from paper, cardboard, poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), plastic, ceramic, metal, wood, fiber glass, a glass reinforced plastic, or combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the container and the portions of the container are made of food grade plastic that is dishwasher safe. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021916 | WATER-SOLUBLE POLYSACCHARIDES OF IMPROVED PALATABILITY - The palatability of a non-starch water-soluble polysaccharide (A) can be improved by at least partially coating the non-starch water-soluble polysaccharide (A) with a methylcellulose (B) having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, with the proviso that the non-starch water-soluble polysaccharide (A) is different from said methylcellulose (B). | 2016-01-28 |
20160021917 | SWEETENER - A low calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition comprises allulose, fructose and sucralose. In a preferred embodiment, the sweetener composition comprises allulose in an amount of at least about 45%, fructose in an amount of at least about 20%, and sucralose in an amount of at least about 0.01% by weight relative to the total weight of allulose, fructose and sucralose in the composition. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021918 | STEVIA PLANTS WITH AN INCREASED REBAUDIOSIDE D CONTENT - Plants, and methods of generating plants, having an increased content of rebaudioside D and other desirable characteristics are disclosed. Rebaudioside D (rebD) has been observed to have desirable sweetening properties, and accordingly, it has been desirable to produce | 2016-01-28 |
20160021919 | METHODS OF STIMULATING INFANT LUNG AND GUT MATURATION - A method of enhancing maturation of a lung, gut, or both in an infant. The method includes the step of administering to the infant a nutritional composition including from about 3 weight % phospholipids to about 20 weight % phospholipids, based on total fat of the nutritional composition. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021920 | FOOD GRADE ARABINOXYLAN PRODUCT FROM CORN FIBER - A food grade water-soluble arabinoxylan product containing arabinoxylan oligosaccharides and retaining a high amount of bound ferulic acid and other phenolic substances is isolated from corn fiber using an aqueous extraction wherein the pH of the aqueous medium employed for the extraction is adjusted to a selected value after mixing with the corn fiber and prior to the initiation of extraction. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021921 | PRETERM INFANT NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID - Preterm infant nutritional compositions comprising beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid for supporting growth, accretion of lean body mass, and a healthy body composition in preterm infants are provided. The preterm infant nutritional compositions may be liquid formulas, fortifiers, and supplements. Methods for supporting growth, accretion of lean body mass, and a healthy body composition in a preterm infant are also provided. The methods include administering a preterm infant nutritional composition comprising beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid to the preterm infant. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021922 | METHODS AND PACKAGING FOR WET AGING MEAT - Methods, packaging, and packets for wet aging meat are described herein. For example, in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure a package for wet aging meat includes a cut of meat having a fat layer portion and an edible meat portion, a smoked salt material to adsorb gases emitted from the cut of meat wherein the smoked salt material is positioned on the fat layer portion, and wherein the cut of meat with the smoked salt material is sealed in a packaging material to form the package. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021923 | High-Protein Gelled Food Products Made Using High-Protein Microalgae - A gelatinous or “gummy” confection is supplemented with low-DHA, low-chlorophyll, high-protein microalgal cells. Because the microalgal cell walls encapsulate the microalgal protein, the microalgal cells do not interfere with the setting process of the confection. The confection can be produced by combining gelatin or other gelling agent with sweetener, color, flavor, and intact high-protein microalgae. The microalgae can be obtained from heterotrophic cultivation of | 2016-01-28 |
20160021924 | JUICE EXTRACTION MODULE FOR JUICE - Disclosed herein is a juice extraction module for juice capable of fundamentally blocking the introduction of dregs which degrade a texture of food when being mixed with the juice and certainly maintaining airtightness. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dregs blocking part which isolates between a bottom surface of a juice extraction mesh and a bottom of the container maintains airtightness to fundamentally block the introduction of dregs into the juice, thereby improving a texture of food. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021925 | FOOD PRINTING ADDITIVE LAYERING SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE INGESTIBLE MATERIAL PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure directed energy operations including directing energy to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021926 | CUT EXTRUDATE DISPERSAL HOOD - A product-spreading hood assembly ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160021927 | DISINTEGRABLE CAPSULE, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME, AND SMOKING EQUIPMENT CONTAINING SAID DISINTEGRABLE CAPSULE - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a breakable capsule, which is characterized by having no adhesion between capsules each other, having no over time change of the capsule contents, having excellent heat resistance and moisture resistance, being easily ruptured under the pressure imposed by the fingers, having good cracking feeling, and releasing the content and the present invention relates to a breakable capsule, which comprises a capsule having a content and a capsule shell, wherein the capsule is characterized by
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20160021928 | CARTON FOR DISPLAYING ARTICLES ATTACHABLE TO A FLIP SIGN - A carton for displaying articles attachable to a flip sign is disclosed, which includes a box structure having a back panel, a bottom panel, a top panel, a pair of side panels, a top front panel, a bottom front panel, a first inner panel and a second inner panel, the first inner panel having a pair of slots configured to receive a pair of tabs on an outer free edge of the second inner panel. The first and second inner panels rest adjacent to the back panel upon placing a plurality of articles within a recess, which is formed between the top front panel, the bottom front panel, the back panel, and the pair of side panels. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021929 | In-Line Percolator Style Filter Attachment Device - An attachment device for water percolation filtering of a substance such as a vaporized tobacco or marijuana is provided. The attachment device includes an intake chamber, a mouthpiece and a water pipe percolator section. The intake chamber has an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of secondary device mouthpieces or atomizers in sealing engagement, the secondary device mouthpieces or atomizers each belonging to one of a variety of different corresponding design of devices such as vaporizers. The percolator section is in fluid communication with the intake chamber and the mouthpiece and interposed between the two. The percolator is a dome percolator with a cylindrical housing. The intake chamber and the mouthpiece are oriented as in-line extensions of the cylindrical housing. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021930 | Vaporizer Related Systems, Methods, and Apparatus - An electronic cigarette (e-Cig) or personal vaporizer device generates a vapor that is inhaled by a user. Liquid in a cartridge is vaporized or atomized by a heating element that heats the liquid. When the e-Cig is activated, and the user provides suction, the liquid to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through a wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing the heating element. The heating element may be directly written onto substrate. Various sensors may be employed to optimize the liquid usage. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021931 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article is disclosed, which includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction; a micro pump system configured to pump a liquid material contained within a liquid supply reservoir through an outlet of the supply reservoir into a capillary; the capillary having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet in communication with the outlet of the liquid supply reservoir; a heating arrangement operable to heat the capillary to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material contained within the capillary; a power supply operable to apply voltage to the micro pump gas cell to generate a gas to drive the liquid material out of the liquid supply reservoir into the inlet of the capillary; at least one air inlet; and whereby air is mixed with the volatilized material to form an aerosol. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021932 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING MULTIPLE SOLID-LIQUID PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS - An aerosol-generating device is provided, for use in an aerosol-generating system and an aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating device includes a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article; a first solid-liquid phase-change material positioned about a perimeter of the cavity; and heating means configured to heat the first solid-liquid phase-change material to a temperature above the melting point of the first solid-liquid phase-change material. The aerosol-generating device further includes a second solid-liquid phase-change material, wherein the melting point of the second solid-liquid phase-change material is higher than the melting point of the first solid-liquid phase-change material. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021933 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH A REPLACEABLE MOUTHPIECE COVER - An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a housing containing or configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; an outlet formed in the housing, wherein in use aerosol generated from the aerosol-forming substrate is delivered through the outlet, wherein the housing includes a first wall surrounding the outlet and a second wall surrounding the first wall such that an open-ended annular recess is defined between the first and second walls, the annular recess being suitable for retaining a compliant mouthpiece cover to the housing. In use, the mouthpiece cover is placed into a user's mouth in order to directly inhale an aerosol generated by the aerosol-generating device. There is also provided a removable mouthpiece cover for an electrically operated smoking device, including a compliant tubular portion defining a central bore and a filter portion covering the bore of the filter portion. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021934 | ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A cartomizer of an electronic vaping device includes a heater circuit which is located adjacent an air passage thereof. The heater circuit includes an electrically resistive heater in electrical communication with a secondary coil. A wick extends across the air passage. The wick is configured to draw pre-vapor formulation from a reservoir toward the heater. The heater is configured to heat the pre-vapor formulation to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor. The cartomizer is connectable to a power supply component which includes a power source in electrical communication with a primary coil. The power supply component is configured to induce sufficient voltage in the secondary coil of the heater circuit such that the secondary coil is configured to heat the heater and vaporize the pre-vapor formulation when the primary coil is powered by the power source. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021935 | HERBAL VAPORIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The subject technology pertains to an herbal vaporization apparatus including an electric heat base comprising a glass pass-through tube, and a hydratube having a first end a second end, wherein the hydratube is configured to be removably coupled with the electric heat base at the second end to place the hydratube in fluidic communication with the glass pass-through tube. The electric heat base can be configured to be coupled to the hydratube such that the hydratube is vertically mounted on top of the electric heat base. The electric heat base can include a glass pass-through tube including a plurality of chambers separated by constrictions and configured to receive and transmit a volume of gas, and a heating element disposed adjacent to the glass pass-through tube to heat the volume of gas received by the glass pass-through tube. Furthermore, the herbal vaporization apparatus can also include an herbal containment unit. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021936 | CLOTHING TO AID IN SWADDLING AN INFANT - An article of clothing to aid in swaddling an infant while minimizing the risk the infant will overheat or develop hip dysplasia is provided. The apparatus includes a fabric layer able to be secured to the infant and having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a first arm portion and a second arm portion, a first fastener disposed along an interior portion of the first arm portion, a second fastener disposed along an interior portion of the second arm portion, a third fastener disposed along the first side portion, and a fourth fastener disposed along the second side portion. The first fastener is detachably coupled to the third fastener and the second fastener is detachably coupled to the fourth fastener. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021937 | HIGH BACK BODY SHAPER AND UNIVERSAL BRA ATTACHMENT - An undergarment is intended to be worn by a user in combination with a brassiere having a back band. The undergarment comprises a unitary body piece having an inside, an outside, a front, a back, opposing sides, a top portion and a bottom portion, each defined by their relative positions when worn by the user. The undergarment further comprises at least one fastener adjacent the top portion and operable to removably engage the brassiere adjacent the back hand such that the back of the user is not visible between the back band and the top portion. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021938 | BRA WITH ADVANCED ANATOMICAL SUPPORT - Implementations of bra designs may comprise an inframammary support structure that is bonded or otherwise coupled to a lower pole support layer that is bonded or otherwise coupled to a fabric component. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021939 | Bandeau For Hands-Free Breast Pumping - An apparatus for facilitating hands-free breast pumping includes a bandeau that extends around a woman's chest, the bandeau having a pair of openings each at least partially occluded by a pair of diaphragm each for receiving a component of a breast pump, such a breast cup and nozzle. Each diaphragm is defined by a plurality of panes arranged in an overlapping formation, such that each pane is secured along the perimeter of the diaphragm and includes an opposing free edge, the diaphragm includes a central variable aperture that is defined at the intersection of at least two, and possibly all of the free edges of the panes. Each pane overlaps one other pane and is overlapped by another pane so that the aperture is accessible by manipulating the panes to insert the pump components. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021940 | Crossover Maternity and Nursing Garment - A maternity and nursing garment is disclosed that is formed from a seamless double layer circular knit tube. The garment is flexible and stretchable throughout. The garment provides support and comfort for a woman's breasts as they change throughout pregnancy and afterwards. The garment also provides convenience and ease of access for nursing a baby. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021941 | Vest with Evacuation Strap - The present invention provides a faster means to pull, drag, or carry a personnel needing an evacuation from the threat or situation. The means being a vest that provides an evacuation strap for a personnel to extract another personnel in need during an evacuation situation. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021943 | Ready to Wear Adjustable Clothing System - An adjustable, ready to wear garment that provides the appearance of the traditional sari without the complex assembly process; composed of a garment that includes a sari skirt or bottom with adjustable waistband, attached petticoat and uniformly sized pre-formed pleats. The waistband includes adjustment mechanisms, such as elastic, hooks and eyes, to adjust the tightness of the bottom according to the girth of a user, while the petticoat may include an open portion for further adjustment. The pre-fabricated pleats on the garment bottom do not require intricate folding and will not fall out, loosen, or require pinning. The included petticoat or undergarment is attached to the interior of the garment bottom. The waistband helps supports the weight of the bottom and maintain its placement at the user's waist. The regular waistband may be replaced with an expandable waistband or belly panel to accommodate changes in midsection girth for maternity users. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021944 | MOSQUITO AND SAFETY GARMENT - A protective sleeve-like garment for the legs made of a mesh fabric in a tubular shape with an adjustable elastic band at groin level and another non-rolling elastic band at the ankle, both encased in a woven fabric for comfort. Its dual core purpose is to create a chemical-free barrier between the skin of the wearer's legs and mosquitoes and provide a safety feature of added visibility of the wearer when outdoors, dusk to dark, with the use of light-reflective safety ribbon down the full length of the outer seam of the garment making the wearer more visible to oncoming cars and those searching with flashlights for the wearer. These instances are most significant for children as the wearer of the garment while at play in the evening, camping and hiking. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021945 | Light Emitting Garment - The present invention relates to a light emitting garment assembly including an outer layer selected from any separately manufactured outer layer and a liner covering an inner surface of the outer layer. The inner layer includes a fabric layer, at least one flexible heating element affixed to the fabric layer, a controller electrically connected to the heating element, a portable power supply electrically connected to the controller and the heating elements; electrical leads affixed to the fabric layer to provide an electrical connection between the portable power supply, the controller and the at least one heating element, and at least one closeable pocket for housing the controller and the portable power supply. The present invention further relates to a rechargeable battery pack for seasonal use in a heated garment having at least one battery and battery control circuit having a current drain on said at least one battery maintained within a self-contained housing. The battery further includes a switch located between the battery and battery control circuit operative to, during long periods of non-use, create an open circuit between the battery and the battery control circuit. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021946 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF CLOTHING - In one exemplary embodiment, a system, method and apparatus for increasing the visibility of a garment or article of clothing may be described. This can include an element of a garment which may be functionally or structurally integrated into the garment, such as a heat transfer. The heat transfer can utilize any number of visibility-enhancing elements to increase the visibility of a wearer of a garment having the heat transfer, for example through any combination of reflective elements, retro-reflective elements, and elements formed in various colors. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021947 | Protective garment for an individual that maintains his "cool" look while inconspicuously protecting him - The present invention is a protective garment for individuals which includes a hoodie with a hood and a pair of sleeves, a head protective element and elbow, shoulder, wrist, back and torso protective pads. The head protective element is coupled to the hood of the hoodie by a fastening system. Each of the elbow protective pads is coupled to the hoodie by a fastening system. Protective elements are spacer fabrics filled with a shear thickening (also known as dilatant) gel having flexibility and drape-ability so as not to degrade the natural “cool” look of a standard garment. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021948 | ATHLETIC PROTECTIVE SHIELD - A protective shield for a lower leg of an ice skater is provided. The protective shield comprises a protective segment and a support segment to which the protective segment is secured. The protective segment comprises a web of interlocking metal loops. The protective segment is shaped and sized to fit over at least a rear portion of the lower leg including at least a portion of an Achilles tendon and at least a portion of a calf. The support segment is shaped and sized to fit around the lower leg, and is resilient to hold the protective shield in place around the lower leg during skating and to tension the protective segment against the rear portion of the lower leg. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021949 | Protective toe sleeve for use during aquatic activity - A protective sleeve for a swimmer's hallux toe, commonly known as the great toe, is smaller in diameter than the toe for which it is intended, and is intended to stretch around the great toe, ensuring a tight fit. The protective sleeve would have a gripping surface on its lower surface, to provide additional friction when the user is walking on wet, slick floor surfaces. The device would preferably be composed of durable, non-rigid, flexible material such as latex, silicon, rubber, or other elastic, durable material. Multiple sizes are contemplated for users having differently sized great toes. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021950 | MODULAR APPAREL SYSTEM AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING APPARELS - The embodiments herein provide a modular adjustable apparel system. The modular apparel system comprises a pre-tailored main garment with a plurality of segments and a plurality of attachments. The plurality of segments are removably attached to the main garment through a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of the segments are replaced with the plurality of attachments. The plurality of attachments are fixed to the plurality of the segments in the main garment through a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of the attachments are selected based on a user preferences. The plurality of attachments are selected from a group consisting of sleeves, collars, laces, front part of the apparel, rear part of the apparel, lace for the apparel, accessories for the apparel, and fasteners of the apparel. The user preference is any one of a design, pattern, color, texture, fabric of the plurality of attachments. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021951 | BODY PART COVERING EMBEDDED WITH BAKING SODA - A body part covering article embedded with sodium bicarbonate and a process for creating this article. The body part covering article includes an inner covering and an outer covering with at least the inner covering being embedded with sodium bicarbonate. In one embodiment the inner covering an outer covering are integral with each other and created as one piece. In one embodiment the body part covering article is a glove with latex as the outer covering and the inner covering of a material which can absorb the sodium bicarbonate. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021952 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VENTED APPAREL - Embodiments disclose herein a ventilation vest that allows convection, cooling, and ventilation through natural convection through the open first end, open second end, and plurality of channels. In embodiments, cooler air may enter a ventilation channel through a first open end and/or a lower orifice on one of the plurality of channels, as the cooler air is warmed by the wearer's body heat, the warmer air may flow vertically out of a second end and/or an upper orifice on the plurality of channels. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021953 | APPAREL INCORPORATING A PROTECTIVE ELEMENT - Protective components may include a plate element and a cushioning element that are secured together with a hook-and-loop fastening system. The cushioning element may include a pair of material layers and a pad or a plurality of pad components located between the material layers. The plate element may include a polymer material and the pad may include a polymer foam material. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021954 | ATHLETIC PROTECTIVE SHIELD - A protective shield for a lower leg of an ice skater is provided. The protective shield comprises a protective segment and a support segment to which the protective segment is secured. The protective segment comprises a web of interlocking metal loops. The protective segment is shaped and sized to fit over at least a rear portion of the lower leg including at least a portion of an Achilles tendon and at least a portion of a calf. The support segment is shaped and sized to fit around the lower leg, and is resilient to hold the protective shield in place around the lower leg during skating and to tension the protective segment against the rear portion of the lower leg. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021955 | Pant Strap - A pant strap is provided. The pant strap is configured to be wrapped about a user's leg over a pant leg, allowing the pant to be easily slid into and out of an item of footwear such as a boot. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021956 | HITCH FOR CYCLING SKIRT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A hitch for lifting the hem of a skirted garment, or garment set comprising a skirt and hitch. The hitch comprises a strip of flexible fabric with coacting fastening means affixed near each end of its length, securing the hitch in a loop when fastened. The fastening means may comprise a button and buttonhole, a snap, a hook-and-loop fastening system, or other fastening means. The garment set can include a hitch featuring a button and buttonhole, and a skirt that comprises a waistband and a second button, the second button affixed to the waistband. One method of removably securing in a raised position a portion of a skirt comprises passing a garment hitch under the hemline of the skirt; passing the garment hitch through the band of the garment; and fastening the garment hitch to itself, thereby forming a secured loop whereby the hitch circumscribes the portion of the skirt. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021957 | MODULAR TREE WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A lighted artificial tree, including a first tree portion having a first electrical connector having a first electrical terminal positioned in line with a central vertical axis, and a second electrical terminal. The tree also includes a second tree portion that includes a second electrical connector having a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal, the second electrical terminal defining a ring shape that encircles the first electrical terminal. When the first tree portion is coupled to the second tree portion, the first electrical connector is coupled to the second electrical connector, such that the first electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical terminal of the second electrical connector, and the second electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the second electrical terminal of the second electrical connector. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021958 | MODULAR TREE WITH ROTATION-LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021959 | HAT WITH SHAPE-CHANGEABLE VISOR OR BRIM - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a hat comprises a hat body put on a user's head and a visor externally projecting from the hat body. The visor comprises a pair of upper and lower external layers and a core material formed between the pair of upper and lower external layers. The core material includes a base material formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric and a variable resin layer formed by applying a thermoplastic resin having a low melting point onto the base material, The variable resin layer is formed of a low melting point thermoplastic polyester resin with a softening point of 80° C. to 110° C. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021960 | REVERSE SPLIT BRIM - Embodiments are disclosed for headwear including a folding brim. For example, the headwear may include a headwear body including a crown, and a hat brim extending from the crown, the hat brim including one or more slits forming a hinge on an underside of the hat brim for folding the hat brim, each slit being reinforced with bias material along each edge of the slit and a center webbing over an opening formable under the slit when the brim is in a folded position, the bias material being coupled to an inner surface of each edge of the slit. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021961 | ELASTIC SIZING MECHANISM - Embodiments are disclosed for headwear comprising a crown including a cap, and a size-adjusting mechanism extending around a portion of a perimeter of the cap and adapted to selectively adjust a size of the cap. The size-adjusting mechanism may comprise a first tab including a plurality of holes, and a second tab including a plurality of snaps configured to engage with the plurality of holes of the first tab, at least one of the first tab and the second tab being coupled to the perimeter of the cap via an elastic portion attached to a terminal end of a rigid portion of that tab. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021962 | EYEWEAR RETAINER - Embodiments are disclosed for headwear including an eyewear retaining pocket. For example, the headwear may include a headwear body including a crown, a hat brim extending from the crown, and one or more slits disposed on a side panel of the crown, each slit providing access to a pocket formed in the side panel of the crown, the pocket including one or more strips of a retaining material coupled to an inner surface of the pocket. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021963 | Visor with Plug In Accessory Sockets - Visors and methods of using a soft type foam visor formed from a pliable and flexible material, such as but not limited to EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) having patterns of through-holes and partial cutouts for allowing accessories such as labels, charms, badges, puncture tool and sunglass/eyeglass supports and the like, to be plugged into the holes and cut-outs and easily removable and interchangeable with other accessories. A removable rear head strap be attached to the visor, having a plurality of holes with fasteners to adjust the strap to different head sizes. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021964 | Methodology for Assessing the Biomechanical Performance of Helmets - The present invention provides a method for testing a helmet that uses a risk function that incorporates both linear and rotational acceleration to predict the helmet's ability to prevent a concussion. In certain embodiments, the testing matrix includes 3 impact energy levels and 4 impact locations, for a total of 12 testing conditions per helmet. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021965 | MULTI-LAYER SAFETY HELMET ASSEMBLY - A multilayer safety helmet assembly is provided comprising a helmet assembly including a helmet outer shell, a helmet inner shell, and an array of vibration dampeners disposed intermediate the outer shell and the inner shell. A resilient face guard/shock absorber assembly is further provided including a face guard and shock absorber assembly extending between the face guard and the helmet assembly. A head motion restraint assembly includes a first portion engaged to the helmet assembly and a second portion engageable to a shoulder pad(s) worn by a user. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021966 | LACROSSE HELMET - A lacrosse helmet comprises rigid single-piece shell formed of a suitable material such as polycarbonate or ABS plastic and adapted to receive and protect the head of a wearer. The shell has acclivities integrally formed therein to define features in the shell. Two alternative padding assemblies are disclosed. In a first alternative, the padding assemblies include a front liner installed in the brow area of the shell, a lateral padding assembly extending around the back inner surface of the shell and backed by an inflatable occipital pad, a crown shock absorber, and jaw pads. In a second alternative, the padding assemblies include an inner shell or bonnet comprising a left section, right section, and rear section, which are assembled together with a crown comfort layer and a rear comfort layer, and inserted into the shell. This alternative also includes jaw pads as in the first alternative. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021967 | BICYCLE HELMET - A bicycle helmet comprises a shock-absorbing helmet body and an outer shell for the helmet body, wherein the outer shell is produced from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and wherein a plurality of ventilation openings extend through the outer shell and through the helmet body. The proportion of the free surface defined by the ventilation openings amounts to at least 12% relative to the total surface of the outer shell. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021968 | Face Guard Retaining Device - A quick-release retaining device for securing a faceguard to a helmet shell. A selectively engageable latch structure maintains the retaining device in a closed condition. When the retaining device is urged to the open condition, the faceguard may be moved away from a wearer's face. The device is biased in the closed condition by a C-shaped clip, and has a sliding-bar feature for additional securement. The sliding bar is further secured by a locking pin. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021969 | PERFORMANCE OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR - Embodiments of the present invention relate to footwear articles and a method for fabricating a footwear article. The footwear article comprises an upper and a sole that is comprised of a graphene-containing polymer composition and having one or more layers affixed to the upper. The method for fabricating the footwear article comprises forming a sole on an upper. The sole comprises a graphene-containing polymer composition and one or more layers affixed to the upper. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021970 | APERTURE COVER FOR BICYCLE CLEAT ASSEMBLY - A bicycle cleat/cover assembly and a cover device. The bicycle cleat cover device is configured to be releasably secured to a bicycle cleat, wherein the bicycle cleat has an aperture sized and configured to receive a clipless pedal. The removable bicycle cleat cover device serves to inhibit debris from entering the central opening of the bicycle cleat when the bicycle cleat is disengaged from a pedal and the user is walking about on the ground. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021971 | HIGH HEELED SHOE WITH INTERNAL COMFORT AND PRONATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A high heeled shoe. The high heeled shoe includes a heel portion seated on a heel post, a toe box, a shank, and a midsole. The midsole extends from the heel portion to the toe box. The midsole includes a heel cup seated in the heel portion, a digital head area seated in the toe box of the high heeled shoe, a metatarsal head area adjacent to the digital head area and seated between the shank and the toe box, a medial arch area positioned between the heel cup and the metatarsal head area and seated on the shank on a first side of the midsole, and a lateral arch area positioned between the heel cup and the metatarsal head area and seated on the shank on a second side of the midsole. The heel cup, the medial arch area, and the lateral arch area define a supportive portion for a heal and midfoot of a wearer. The metatarsal head area includes a shock absorptive material with shape memory. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021972 | NEUTRAL POSTURE ORIENTING FOOTBED SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A footbed system ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160021973 | Methods and Apparatus for Manufacturing Articles of Footwear Including Different Materials - A method for manufacturing an article of footwear includes providing a base portion of the article of footwear and providing a sheet. A pneumatic pressure differential is applied to the sheet to displace the sheet toward the base portion and shape the sheet against the base portion. The sheet is coupled to the base portion. Excess material is removed from the sheet such that a remainder of the sheet defines a portion of the article of footwear. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021974 | FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING LOBED FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH PROTRUDING END WALL PORTIONS - A sole structure includes at least one lobed fluid-filled chamber component, a midsole component inter-fitted with the fluid-filled chamber component and forming a portion of a peripheral side of the sole structure, and an optional outer sole component. A lobed fluid-filled chamber component has a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes, the plurality of channels extending in a direction from a top surface of the fluid-filled chamber component to a bottom surface of the fluid-filled chamber component. At least one lobe may have an exposed distal end wall including a projecting portion that extends beyond the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure formed by the midsole component. The midsole component includes a plurality of projections that extend through and are inter-fitted with the plurality of channels of the fluid-filled chamber component and that have exposed side walls that form the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure. An exposed side wall of a protrusion may have a flex structure, such as an indentation, to facilitate compressibility and bending of a midsole protrusion between adjacent fluid-filled lobes under a bending force. A distal end of a midsole protrusion may include a flex structure, such as a lateral groove, to facilitate bending and flexibility of the sole structure. An inter-fitted configuration of the plurality of lobes of the fluid-filled chamber component and the plurality of protrusions of the midsole component may present an aesthetically pleasing profile, such as a “zigzag” profile. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021975 | Article of Footwear With Decoupled Upper - An article of footwear including a connecting member is disclosed. The connecting member provides partial decoupling between the upper and the sole structure. The connecting member can include an upper layer and a lower layer that are attached at a central attachment portion. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021976 | Footwear with Dynamic Arch System - The present invention is footwear having a convex shaped outsole with opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section which provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The present invention is also footwear convex shaped in the longitudinal direction with a split sole having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section that provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The invention further includes footwear having at least one pair of wedges on the outsole which provide footwear having improved arch support. The invention is also footwear with a flexible, elastic, member between the front sole section and the back sole section of the sole. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021977 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A SHANK - A sole structure includes an outsole having an outsole forefoot region, an outsole heel region, and an outsole midfoot region between the outsole heel region and the outsole forefoot region. The sole structure further includes a midsole secured to the outsole and a shank secured to the midsole and disposed between the midsole and the outsole. The shank has an asymmetrical shape and is at least partially made of a material that is stiffer than the materials forming the outsole and the midsole. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021978 | SELF-TAILORED INSOLE - Disclosed is a self-tailored insole. The self-tailored insole comprises: an inner sole; and a hard member, attached to a lower side of the inner sole, transformable depending on a morphology of a user's sole, said hard member comprising: a heel portion which has a curved portion configured to allow the inner sole to closely contact with and support left, right and rear sides of a heel of the user, and an arch portion configured to allow the inner sole to closely contact with and support arches of a sole of the user, said heel portion and said arch portion being formed as one body, thus preventing the heel and the arches from being abnormally distorted upon locomotion. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021979 | Upper Structure for a Sports Shoe - An upper structure for a sports shoe is provided that can not only enhance holdability as an upper but also improve wearer's touch on a foot. In the upper structure for the sports shoe, the upper is formed of a knitted fabric having thermally fusible yarn and another knitted fabric having no thermally fusible yarn. In the knitted fabric having the thermally fusible yarn, the thermally fusible yarn is disposed on an outer surface side of the upper, and on an inner surface side of the upper, a front yarn and a back yarn are arranged in a parallel relationship. The thermally fusible yarn is fusion-bonded and cured in the knitted fabric by heat treatment and the outer surface side of the upper | 2016-01-28 |
20160021980 | FUR LINED INJECTION MOLDED FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Fur lined injection molded footwear includes an inner layer of animal fur or fake fur which contacts the wearer's foot. Joined to the fur layer is an intermediate layer which is integral with the fur layer and is bonded to the thermoplastic shell of the footwear. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021981 | Cleat Assembly For An Athletic Shoe And An Athletic Shoe Comprising Same - An athletic shoe comprising an upper portion; a sole; and a cleat assembly comprising a base for coupling to the sole, wherein the cleat assembly includes a post assembly having a biasing member; and a cleat body, wherein the cleat body is disposed on the post assembly; wherein the post assembly has 360° tiltability, relative to the sole; wherein the cleat body also has 360° tiltability, relative to the sole. A cleat assembly for an athletic shoe is also provided. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021982 | PIN PLATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARTICLE - An apparatus for aligning materials in order to construct an article is provided. The apparatus may include an array of moveable pins and a solid plate having an array of holes, where the array of holes is aligned with the array of pins. Each pin may be extended and/or retracted by a programmable actuator array. When a pin is extended, at least a portion of the pin may extend through the hole with which it is aligned, such that at least a portion of the pin extends beyond the solid plate. A fraction of the total number of pins in the array of pins may be extended by the programmable actuator array. The particular pins that are to be extended may be based on a pattern for an article. A material that is to be used in constructing the article may be aligned using the extended pins. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021983 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE, EMBELLISHMENTS - A fastening device according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to provide a mounting system for allowing various articles to be selectively customized with an embellishment. The fastening device may comprise a frame and top portion having through holes to attach a removable decorative accessory to a backing element. A bottom surface of the frame may comprise a recessed receiving area specially designed to allow the head of a backing element to fit into the recessed area to minimize rotation of the decorative accessory and to allow the head portion to sit flush with the edge of the bottom surface of the frame. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021984 | Multi-Function Buckle - A multi-function buckle having a noisemaker and a fire starter housed within the multifunction buckle so that the multifunction buckle can be used for a variety of purposes. The multifunction buckle may further have a light emitting device. The whistle can have two configuration, one in which the whistle is deployed for use, and one in which the whistle is stowed within the multi-function buckle, The fire starter may be a flint and a striker, one or both of which can be removed from the multi-function buckle so as to be scraped against one another to start a fire. The multi-function buckle may also have two end bars on opposite sides for attaching to a strap. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021985 | QUICK RELEASE BUCKLE BELT FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY IN SECURITY SCREENING PROCEDURE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a quick release buckle belt, comprising a strap and a buckle. The buckle includes a connecting piece and a buckle body. The connecting piece is firmly secured to one end of the strap, and the connecting piece is substantially made of non-metal materials. One end of the buckle body is configured to fasten or unfasten another end of the strap. Another end of the buckle body is configured to quickly attach to or detach from the connecting piece. The buckle body is made of metal materials unacceptable for metal detectors at security checkpoints. Therefore, a user who wears such belt needs to do before walking through the metal detectors is to remove the buckle body, without taking off the strap and the non-metallic connecting piece which is acceptable for the metal detector at security checkpoint. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021986 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE STRAP SECURING DEVICE - An adjustable strap securing device comprising a first side adapted to contact the adjustable strap and having a loop end and a tail end, a second side attached to the loop end of the first side at an angle relative to the first side and having a second side distal end, a second side fastening means disposed adjacent to the second side distal end, a third side attached to the straight end of the first side at an angle relative to the first side and having a third side distal end, a third side fastening means disposed adjacent to the third side distal end. The second side fastening means and the third side fastening means are adapted to releasably engage the adjustment device of the adjustable strap. A method comprising providing an adjustable strap securing device and securing the adjustable strap securing device around an adjustable strap. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021987 | Buckle for Seatbelt Device - A buckle in a seatbelt apparatus includes a buckle stay | 2016-01-28 |
20160021988 | Buckle - A buckle including a male member; and a female member into which the male member can be inserted for engagement, when an external force in a direction opposite to the insertion direction is exerted on the male member after an engaging face of the male member and an engaged face of the female member being engaged, an engagement width between the engaging face and the engaged face becomes larger than an engagement width before the external force being exerted due to the elastic deformation of legs of the male member exposed through openings in an opposite direction to a side on which the legs faces each other. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021989 | SLIDE FASTENER WITH ANGLED ELEMENTS - Slide fasteners configured such that opposing elements engage with one another in a non-planar relationship. The elements may engage one another, for example but not limited to, at an angle between approximately 60 degrees and approximately 179 degrees. In some embodiments, each element includes a head and at least one shoulder with angle keeping surfaces and engagement surfaces that abut corresponding surfaces when engaging with a corresponding element to interlock the heads and shoulders of opposing elements. Slide fasteners of the invention may be well suited for use with curved surfaces, corners, ridge lines, edges, or the like of an article. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021990 | SEALING FOR OPEN-END SLIDE FASTENER - Open-ended slide fasteners that are watertight and/or airtight. The slide fasteners include box and pin mechanisms integrated with the slide fastener and configured to compress the tape edges and create a water and air tight seal, thus eliminating the need for installing a separate component after the slide fastener has been manufactured. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021991 | Fashion Article Having a Concealed Storage Cavity - A wrist worn clothing article having a hidden pocket which may be displayed without removal from an elongated body such as a bracelet attached to the wrist or angle of the user. In one mode the pocket is rotatable from a hidden sandwiched engagement between two layers of the bracelet to an exposed position where the user may access it or a third party may view the ID in the pocket. A tactile communication section formed in the body of the article, allows touch and contact communications to the skin of the user from a dance partner while wearing the device. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021992 | RING HAVING A RIGID STRUCTURE BUT HAVING A HOLE OF VARIABLE DIAMETER - A ring, such as a ring of precious material such as gold or hard stone like onyx or agate, has a rigid annular body bounding a hole to allow a finger to be inserted, this hole having a wall bounding it and fitting the finger. The wall is radially expandable so the diameter of the hole can be altered and allow the ring to be fitted to various finger sizes. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021993 | MIRAGE EFFECT JEWELLERY - The present invention relates to mirage effect jewellery having a rest frame ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160021994 | ARTICLE RECEIVING CONTAINER WITH A SHIELDING STRUCTURE - An article receiving container with a shielding structure includes a peripheral wall defining an article receiving space. The peripheral wall includes a first layer. A reticulate separation layer is superimposed on a side of the first layer. The reticulate separation layer can withstand an external force, such as friction, impact, squeeze, piercing, and cutting, without the risks of breakage to reliably protect articles received in the article receiving space. Furthermore, the reticulate separation layer can be made of a small amount of lightweight material to achieve reinforced protection. Furthermore, the reticulate separation layer can avoid injury resulting from piercing and cutting. In case of emergency, the article receiving container can be used to defense against a sharp article, protecting the human body. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021995 | CARRYING CASE - A carrying case includes a first storage unit and a second storage unit. The second storage unit is moveable away from the first storage unit from a stowed position to an extended position to define a gap between the first storage unit and the second storage unit in the extended position. A tray extends across the gap from the first storage unit to the second storage unit. At least a portion of the tray is disposed in the second storage unit in the stowed position and extends along the gap in the extended position. Contents of the first storage unit and/or the second storage unit may be removed from the storage unit and supported on the tray during use of the contents. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021996 | PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover includes a base plate, an integral frame vertically extending from the edge of the base plate, and a shock absorption structure. The base plate and the integral frame cooperate to form a concave portion, which matches with a portable device and is configured to receive the portable device. The shock absorption structure includes a plurality of recesses formed on the internal surface of the integral frame and/or the base plate. The recesses are configured to entrap air therein when the portable device is received in the concave portion and the internal surface of the integral frame and the base plate are fully in contact with the surfaces of the portable device, so as to provide a cushion to protect the portable device against shock. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021997 | Electronic device receptacle. - A container to be used to keep clean or protect a personal electronic device from the harmful things in the environment. The device being placed inside the container, the container being sealed, and the device remaining fully functional. There being piercing areas on the container that are capable of maintaining a seal around the things that might pass through the piercing area, such as an antenna or power cord for instance. The container being easy to use and optionally disposable. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021998 | BIOMETRIC AND PROXIMITY SENSOR COMPATIBLE PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device. | 2016-01-28 |
20160021999 | GLASSES HOLDER CASE - A glasses holder case has a sheet member, which is folded along an upper part of both lenses of a pair of glasses, thereby covering the lenses and nose pads from the front and rear thereof. Detachable members, which are provided on opposing surfaces of a main body of the sheet member, at a middle position between the lenses and the nose pads, are provided. The sheet member has a shape of being nearly oblong, so as to cover the lenses and the nose pads from the front and the rear thereof; and a cut-out is provided for the nose pads. The detachable members are made of fastener tapes, magnetic plates or hooks. A Fresnel lens functioning as a magnifying glass is provided in a part of the sheet member; and a cloth member is provided lying between the part of the sheet member and the Fresnel lens. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022000 | CREDIT CARD HOLDER AND WALLET - A credit card holder having at least one internal slot for holding a credit card, the internal slot having opposed front and rear plates set at a distance approximately the thickness of a credit card, and also having fixed opposed side guides having credit card side guide surfaces set at a distance from each other of approximately the width of a credit card. A credit card push slide is positioned along an internal width of the slot for engaging the top of a credit card, the slide having opposed credit card slide guide surfaces in alignment with the guide surfaces of the fixed side guides. The slot and the push slide have stop surfaces which cooperate to prevent the slide from completely pushing the card out of the slot. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022001 | Handle-Rotation Apparatus for a Handle of a Luggage Case - A handle-rotation apparatus for a handle of a luggage case is provided with two rotation mechanisms which are disposed between the retractable rods and connected to an annular grip member of the luggage case. The rotation mechanisms are capable of adjusting and locking the handle into a rotational position which is comfortable and ergonomically beneficial to a user. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022002 | A SUITCASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A suitcase is disclosed comprising a first load container section defining at least a first part of a volume for receiving a load and a second container section for cooperation with the base load container section to enclose the volume. The suitcase comprises a base region provided with one or more wheel assemblies, and an upper region at or on which is provided a towing handle ( | 2016-01-28 |
20160022003 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A CARRIER TO A PIECE OF ROLLING LUGGAGE - A method for attaching a carrier to a piece of rolling luggage employs a strap having an opening defined in the strap for receiving a handle assembly of the piece of rolling luggage in order for the carrier to be supported by the piece of rolling luggage. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022004 | Interchangeable Hair Dryer Styling Attachments - Disclosed is an interchangeable hair dryer styling attachment. The device includes an elongated hose having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a hair dryer connector and the second end includes a hair styling tool connector. The hose is flexible and heat-insulated so that it can be manipulated easily while withstanding hot air from a hair dryer. The hair dryer connector is funnel-like in shape and is configured to snugly fit to a barrel of the hair dryer. The hair styling tool connector includes a grooved end that removably connects to various hair styling tools such as brushes and hoods or bonnets. The hose provides air communication between the hair dryer and the hair styling tools, and is of sufficient length that the hair dryer can rest on a surface while the hair styling tools are used. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022005 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - When a cover | 2016-01-28 |
20160022006 | CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE - Included are embodiments of a cartridge assembly for modifying a treating surface. These embodiments may include a reservoir for storing a treatment composition, where the treatment composition is being applied to the treating surface. The cartridge assembly may also include a body portion that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to engage with a cartridge housing. The body portion may include a plurality of engagement rails, including a primary engagement rail and an auxiliary engagement rail, where the auxiliary engagement rail has a shorter length than the primary engagement rail to facilitate engagement with the cartridge housing in a desired configuration. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022007 | SLIDING MAKEUP IMPLEMENT - A sliding makeup implement includes a pair of case members that are obtained by dividing a case into two in a protruding direction of a rod-shaped core, one divided case member being slidably combined with the other divided case member. Sliding grooves are respectively formed in inner surfaces of the divided case members for arranging the rod-shaped core so that the core can be advanced and retracted in an axial direction. A core holder is movable along the sliding grooves and holds the core at a base end thereof. Coupling means for pushing out the core by means of one case member and for bringing the one case member and the core into a coupled state when the pushed-out core is returned to its original position, and for bringing the one case member and the core into an uncoupled state when the core is left at the pushed-out position. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022008 | HANDHELD TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for treating human skin includes an outer housing including a graspable portion and an applicator portion comprising an applicator head and at least one nozzle in the applicator portion having a main axis for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. An image capture device captures images of the human skin through the opening. A processor analyzes the images of the human skin to identify skin deviations. An optical axis of the image capture device is offset angularly from the main axis of the at least one nozzle | 2016-01-28 |
20160022009 | HANDHELD TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An apparatus for treating human skin includes an outer housing including a graspable portion and an applicator portion comprising an applicator head and at least one nozzle in the applicator portion having a main axis for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. An image capture device captures images of the human skin through the opening. A processor analyzes the images of the human skin to identify skin deviations. An optical axis of the image capture device is offset angularly from the main axis of the at least one nozzle | 2016-01-28 |
20160022010 | APPLICATOR HEADS FOR HANDHELD TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An applicator head is releasably connectable to an outer housing of an apparatus for treating human skin includes a body having a housing connector end having a releasable connecting feature configured to connect to the outer housing and a skin engaging end having an opening therethrough for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. A pair of skin engagement members is arranged and configured to flatten a surface of the skin. | 2016-01-28 |
20160022011 | APPLICATOR HEADS FOR HANDHELD TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - An applicator head is releasably connectable to an outer housing of an apparatus for treating human skin includes a body having a housing connector end having a releasable connecting feature configured to connect to the outer housing and a skin engaging end having an opening therethrough for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. A pair of skin engagement members is arranged and configured to flatten a surface of the skin. | 2016-01-28 |