08th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160050937 | TERMITICIDE AND PREPARATION CONTAINING SAME - Chemical agents are conventionally used to control or prevent termites. Potent agents such as organophosphorus compounds have been used. A termite control agent is provided that is not only high in control effect against termites but also safe to the human body. This is achieved by a termite control agent comprising particles containing two or more kinds of oxide or hydroxide which contain at least one kind of each of a first component and a second component, wherein the first component consists of zinc oxide or zinc hydroxide, and the second component consists of at least one kind of oxide or hydroxide of magnesium, calcium and aluminum. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050938 | BIO-STIMULANT FOR IMPROVED PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - A bio-stimulant composition for obtaining improved plant growth, either combined or uncombined with urea and/or other agricultural compounds, as well of methods of producing and using said composition. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050939 | SYSTEM TO PREVENT INCORRECT FINGER PLACEMENT IN CONVEYOR OVENS - The duct assembly of the present disclosure includes one or more air impingement ducts and a plenum plate for receiving the impingement duct. Each impingement duct includes a housing, a columnating plate with one or more columnating orifices, and a cover plate with one or more cover orifices. The housing, columnating plate, and cover plate are arranged in stacked arrangement, and collectively define an interior space in the duct. Heated air is passed through the interior space and out through the orifices. At least one of the plenum plate, housing, columnating plate, and cover plate includes a mechanical feature that mates with a corresponding feature on another of the duct components, to ensure that only specific duct components can be assembled together. In one embodiment, the columnating plate includes a pin protruding with an end that mates with a corresponding notch on the cover plate. In another embodiment, the housing has an angled side or flange that mates with a corresponding angles flange on the plenum plate. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050940 | DOUGH PROOFING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A dough proofing apparatus includes a proofing chamber for holding dough during proofing operations and having a door for accessing the proofing chamber. An air duct assembly includes at least one inlet opening and at least one fan for drawing in air from the proofing chamber. At least one heating element is located within the air duct assembly for heating the air and a flow path for delivering the heated air back to the proofing chamber. A vent chamber is divided into an exhaust side and an intake side, the exhaust side fluidly connected to the air duct assembly, the intake side fluidly connected to the proofing chamber. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050941 | A Method For Making A Soft Cake Batter - This relates to a method for making a soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereals material and at most 30 wt. % sugars against the total weight of the soft cake after baking, the method comprising: —providing flour, sugars and other ingredients for the soft cake; —forming a pre-mixture by mixing a portion of flour representing at least 60 wt. % of the total flour to be incorporated into the soft cake batter with water and sugars and increasing or maintaining the temperature thereof, so that at the end of the mixing, the temperature of the pre-mixture reaches at least 45° C.; —maturing the heated pre-mixture at a temperature of at least 45° C. to form a dough; and —mixing the dough with the remaining flour and the other ingredients for forming the soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereals material after baking. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050942 | VENTURI EFFECT TECHNOLOGY ON A FOOD PRODUCT MOLDING MACHINE - An apparatus and method for creating a venturi effect in a food product molding machine. The venturi effect accelerates food product in order to cause the product to be stretched aligning the fibers of the product. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050943 | ROLLER-TYPE PEELER WITH RETRACTABLE RACK GEAR AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A roller-type peeler having a rack gear retractable for servicing peeler rollers and a method for servicing peeler rollers by retracting the rack gear. A jack attached to the rack gear allows an operator to jack the rack gear up to a service position and out of engagement with roller gears so that the rollers can be removed and replaced and to lower the rack gear back into engagement with the gears of the replaced rollers. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050944 | PEELING APPARATUS WITH LONG-LIFE FINGER-FRAME CAM ROLLERS - Peeling apparatus and cam followers for lowering and raising the finger frames of roller-type peeling apparatus. The cam followers have monolithic hardened stainless steel cam rollers with journals extending outward of central wheels into bronze bushings retained stationarily in holders. The monolithic cam rollers roll on pivoting cams at the four corners of the finger frame to raise and lower the finger frame in synchrony with the back and forth rotation of peeling rollers forming peeling channels. Support rollers supporting the ends of the peeling rollers also rotate in stationary bronze bushings. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050945 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING, BY USING POWER-VARIABLE ULTRASONIC WAVES, FROZEN FISH FILLETS TREATED BY MEANS OF SALT-WATER IMMERSION PROCESS - A method for improving frozen fish fillets treated by way of a salt-water immersion process includes the following steps: pretreating raw fish to obtain fish fillets; precooling the fish fillets; stacking the precooled fish fillets to obtain a fish fillet stack; freezing the fish fillet stack by using a salt-water immersion process, and performing power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment; and feeding the fish fillets into a cold storage, and performing freezing storage at minus 18 degrees centigrade. The power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment includes: firstly treating for 5 to 10 min under the power of 800 to 600 W, and then changing the power to 200 to 600 W for treating for 5 to 15 min. The freezing time of fish flesh is shortened, and formed ice crystals are fine and uniform, thereby preventing the damage of the formed ice crystals to cell walls. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050946 | FOOD PRODUCT PROCESSING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Food processing and packaging systems and processes by which the food being processed and packaged is never exposed to oxidizing air throughout entire processing and packaging cycle. One or more processing chambers are provided by which juice extraction, cold sterilization/pasteurization, waste purging and packaging all occur in an oxygen-free environment maintained either by maintaining a vacuum or by positive pressure purging. The processing line can be configured to operate automatically or with robotic assistance, or manually through an air barrier, or can be operated by human labor provided with appropriate breathing apparatus. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050947 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING MEAT USING PHOSPHATE FREE HIGH PH COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SALT AND SODIUM CARBONATE - The present invention is in the field of processing meat. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of processing meat to enhance moisture retention and flavor during storage and cooking by infusing the meat with an aqueous composition containing salt and sodium carbonate at a pH in the range of from 10.1 to 11.3. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050948 | CORRUGATED METAL VENT PIPE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A corrugated metal vent pipe includes a helically corrugated pipe structure formed by helical winding of a corrugated metal strip, wherein the helically corrugated pipe structure has a diameter of between 15 inches and 36 inches and a plurality of vent openings distributed thereon. A first pipe end treatment is located on a first end of the helically corrugated pipe structure, and a second pipe end treatment is located on a second end of the helically corrugated pipe structure. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050949 | METHODS OF OBTAINING STERILE MILK AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The disclosure provides a simple and effective methods for sterilization of milk without degradation or loss of biologically active agents in the milk and the products produced by such methods. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050950 | CREAMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING PLANT PROTEIN MICROPARTICLES - The present invention relates to use of plant protein microparticles as whitening agents in creamer compositions. The invention also relates to a method of producing a creamer composition, and a method of preparing a beverages composition. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050951 | MUNG BEAN PROTEIN GEL COMPOSITION AND CHEESE-LIKE FOOD - The invention provides a gelled composition of mung bean protein comprising a mung bean protein and an alkali metal ion, wherein the gelled composition of mung bean protein comprises the alkali metal ion at 50 mM or greater based on the total amount of the gelled composition of mung bean protein. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050952 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FRYING OILS - This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050953 | ACTIVE FERMENTATION PROCESS AND FERMENTED LIQUID AND DRINKS MADE BY USING THE SAME - A process for making a fermented liquid drink comprising separating and selecting a colony of a suitable bacterial strain, preparing a seed liquid from a live culture of the colony, and culturing the seed liquid in a large scale liquid culture. The bacterial strain is of the genus of | 2016-02-25 |
20160050954 | NOVEL CONFECTIONERY WITH IMPROVED CRUNCHINESS - The present invention concerns a novel composition for a non-cariogenic confectionery or pharmaceutical product obtained by a hard sugar-coating method, and having improved crispiness relative to the prior art products. The invention also concerns the method of implementing said composition in the production of a non-cariogenic sugar-coated chewing-gum, characterised in that it helps considerably reduce the time taken to produce said products. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050955 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A HOLLOW FROZEN VESSEL - A method of forming a frozen beverage vessel, the vessel having a shell of desired thickness and transparency surrounding an interior volume, the method including: (i) providing a mould having an interior surface, the interior surface having a shape corresponding to a desired external surface shape of the shell; (ii) at least partially filling the mould with a liquid; (iii) refrigerating the at least partially filled mould; (iv) rotating the at least partially filled mould, whilst under refrigeration, about an axis of rotation such that unfrozen liquid flows over the interior surface of the mould; (v) varying the axis of rotation; and (vi) repeating steps (iv) and (v) under conditions and for a time sufficient to form the shell of desired thickness and transparency. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050956 | PREPARATION OF PULSE PROTEIN PRODUCTS (YP810) - The present invention is directed to pulse protein products, very low in, or substantially free of, pea/vegetable flavour notes characteristic of conventional commercial pulse protein products and useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The pulse protein products of the present invention are obtained by extracting pulse protein source with water to form an aqueous pulse protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous pulse protein solution from residual pulse protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous pulse protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.4 to solubilize the bulk of the protein and form an acidified pulse protein solution then separating the acidified pulse protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. The acidified pulse protein solution may be dried following optional concentration and diafiltration to form a pulse protein product, which may be an isolate. The acid insoluble solid material may be washed with acidified water and then dried to form another pulse protein product. These products may be dried at the acidic pH at which they were prepared or may be adjusted in pH before drying. Also described is the preparation of an acid soluble protein product, which may be an isolate, and which provides acidic solutions of improved clarity and is derived from the acidified pulse protein solution. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050957 | PALATABILITY ENHANCING COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050958 | IMPROVED 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, acesulfame K (Ace K) and fructose. 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. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050959 | TABLET COMPRISING FRUCTOSE - Method for producing a tablet and tablet thus produced; the tablet is obtained by direct compression and comprises at least 60% by weight of fructose extracted from grapes; the tablet shows characteristics of colour, friability and cracking off definitely superior with respect to corresponding tablets obtained with fructose of different origin. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050960 | FERMENTED NUTRITION WITH NON-DIGESTIBLE OLIGOSACCHARIDES WITH INCREASED IRON BIOAVAILABILITY - The present invention relates to fermented nutritional compositions comprising non-digestible oligosaccharides for improving the bioavailability of iron and preventing or treating of iron deficiency, in particular for infants and young children or pregnant women. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050961 | FOOD SUPPLEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND/OR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH OR WITHOUT HYPERACTIVITY - The present invention describes a food supplement comprising isomaltulose, milk serum protein concentrate, linseed, milk serum mineral complex, short chain fructooligosacharides, lactoferrin, and vitamin B6. This food supplement was developed for use as support in the nutritional therapy in people suffering from Trisomy 21, Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050962 | Preconception/Prenatal/Postnatal Optimal Nutrition System, Compositions and Kits for Use Therein, and Methods of Making and Using Same - A nutrition system for use during a preconception period, during pregnancy, during lactation, and/or during postnatal weight loss is disclosed herein. Also disclosed are compositions and kits for use therein, as well as methods of making and using same. Also disclosed are a range of preconception, prenatal, pregnancy, postnatal, and/or lactation food and/or beverage products, assemblies containing same, and methods of production and use thereof. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050963 | ARTIFICIAL CASING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - This invention relates to an alginate composition for coating food products, in particular cooked meat products such as sausages and a method for producing the alginate composition. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing coated food products with the use of the alginate composition of the invention. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050964 | ALL NATURAL JUICE BEVERAGE - A juice beverage includes 96.00% to 94.00% watermelon juice, 5.00% to 3.00% lime juice, and 2.50% to 0.50% beet juice. A method for making a juice beverage includes extracting watermelon juice from watermelons, extracting whole beet juice from whole beets, and adding the extracted whole beet juice to the extracted watermelon juice in a specified percentage by volume. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050965 | PRE-OPERATIVE CARBOHYDRATE-RICH BEVERAGE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Provided herein are beverage compositions to be ingested by a patient prior to administration of anesthesia or sedation comprising: a) one or more carbohydrates, wherein the total Calories available from the carbohydrates is at least about 200 and wherein the one or more carbohydrates are the sole source of significant Calories in the beverage; b) an acid, in a quantity sufficient to result in a pH of at least about 3.7 to about 4.5 and to enhance the shelf life and flavor of the beverage; c) a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is also a cerebro-vasoconstrictor; d) a sweetener and e) water, wherein the beverage composition, when ingested at least about two hours prior to administration of anesthesia or sedation is effective to relieve one or more symptoms associated with prolonged fasting. Further provided herein are methods of using the pre-operative beverage compositions disclosed herein in preparation for the safe induction of anesthesia or sedation in a patient before surgery. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050966 | FLAVOR DETERIORATION INHIBITOR - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flavor deterioration inhibitor which is capable of significantly suppressing a flavor deterioration phenomenon caused by light, heat or the like. The present invention relates to a flavor deterioration inhibitor which contains a solvent extract of parsley leaves. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050967 | MACHINE FOR CLEANING UP FRUITS, PARTICULARLY STRAWBERRIES AND RADISHES - The present invention relates to a machine for cleaning up fruits, particularly strawberries and radishes, comprising: closed loop conveyor belt ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160050968 | Alkaloid Composition for E-Cigarette - An alkaloid composition for an e-cigarette contains a solvent and at least about 25 wt. % anatabine based on the total alkaloid weight of the composition. The alkaloid composition may be contained in a refilling cartridge for an e-cigarette, or in a container as part of a kit for refilling an e-cigarette. The alkaloid compositions disclosed herein feature a balanced form of alkaloids to provide an attractive alternative to smoking tobacco, in which nicotine makes up about 90 wt. % of the total alkaloid content. The alkaloid compositions are characterized by a significant quantity of anatabine, which has lower toxicity than other alkaloids such as nicotine. The alkaloid compositions enable individuals to experience the pleasure-enhancing attributes of conventional cigarette smoking, while avoiding exposure to combusted materials and other potentially hazardous components present in tobacco. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050969 | Micronutrient formulation in electronic cigarettes - An antioxidant formulation for use with electronic cigarettes is provided and the formulation comprises: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Trans-Resveratrol, polyphenol, and tertiary butyl hydroquinone | 2016-02-25 |
20160050970 | SEAM-SEALING ADHESIVE APPLICATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus and method for forming a smoking article rod is provided. A forming device is configured to engage a continuous stream of a smokable filler material with a first surface of a longitudinally-continuous web of a wrapping material, the web having first and second edge portions extending along the web, and a second surface opposing the first surface. A wrapping device is configured to longitudinally overlap the first and second edge portions such that the first surface about the first edge portion extends over the second surface about the second edge portion, to contain the smokable filler material within the web. An adhesive applicator device is configured to apply an adhesive material to the second surface about and longitudinally along the second edge portion, between the overlapped edge portions, prior to the wrapping device engaging the overlapped edge portions, with the adhesive material therebetween, to form a sealed seam. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050971 | CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPERS - A rectangular cigarette rolling paper ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160050972 | Aerosol Liquid Cleaner for Mods, E-ciigs and/or Vaporizers - An aerosol electronics cleaner with trigger sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The aerosol electronics cleaner can be used on circuit boards, connectors, electronic contacts to clean oil, dirt, flux residue and condensation from sensitive electronics. Also great for use on mods, e-cigs and/or vaporizers. An aerosol electronics cleaner with trigger sprayer that can be sprayed mods, e-cigs and/or vaporizers for removing e-liquid used in tobacco flavored or unfavored, non-tobacco flavored e-liquid and cannabis flavored and unflavored e-liquid. In the preferred embodiment of the invention a trigger assembly is utilized to expel the liquid cleaner having a | 2016-02-25 |
20160050973 | A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SIMULATED CIGARETTE - A method of assembling a tubular simulated cigarette, the method comprising providing an elongate hollow housing having an inhaling end and a refill end; inserting an outlet valve tube, a dip tube and a support from the refill end so that the support supports the proximal end of the dip tube in the housing; inserting a refill valve into the refill end and fixing it in place to form a composition reservoir with the dip tube placing the reservoir in fluid communication with an outlet orifice when the outlet valve tube is open; inserting a valve element into a recess in the side of the housing so that the valve element is positioned to selectively close the outlet valve tube; inserting a breath operated valve actuation mechanism laterally into the recess; and applying a cover to the recess. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050974 | System and Related Methods, Apparatuses, and Computer Program Products for Testing Components of an Aerosol Delivery Device - The present disclosure relates to a system and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for testing components of an aerosol delivery device. For example, a system for testing a control board for an aerosol delivery device may include a control board for an aerosol delivery device and a test apparatus. The test apparatus may provide a test initiation signal to the control board. The control board may execute an onboard diagnostic test to test operation of the control board in response to the test initiation signal. The control board may provide diagnostic information generated based on execution of the onboard diagnostic test to the test apparatus. The test apparatus may determine, based on the diagnostic information, whether the control board is faulty. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050975 | Aerosol Delivery Device Including a Moveable Cartridge and Related Assembly Method - The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a housing and a cartridge including an atomizer and a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The cartridge may be configured to move relative to at least a portion of the housing between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Related assembly methods are also provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050976 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING SUBSTITUTIVE DEVICE - The electronic smoking substitutive device comprises a tubular body ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160050977 | Minimal-coverage undergarments - The invention concerns a garment ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160050978 | SOCKS WITH NON-SLIP SOLE - A sock is provided containing a non-slip sole connected to the bottom part. Specifically, the non-slip sole contains soft plastic material, fabric material, and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) layers placed on top of each other respectively. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050979 | Smother Resistant Baby Sleepwear - The present invention describes a system and method for reducing the risk of infant suffocation. The system generally comprises pants, shirt, and at least two straps that secure the top side of the pants and the bottom side of the shirt either on the front, back, interior, or exterior sides of the pants and shirt. Those straps may also be adjustable for tautness. A further embodiment includes foot coverings that extend from the pants to cover the infant's feet. Such foot coverings may be made from a breathable material. The invention may also include cushioning to protect the infant from falls. The invention also includes a method for reducing the risk of infant suffocation. The method may include steps of dressing an infant in a pair of pants and shirt while using fabric straps to secure the shirt to the pants so the shirt does not ride up. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050980 | Pants to Assist in Holding Up a Diaper - The present invention describes a system and method for holding up diaper in infant pants. The system generally comprises pants, shirt, and at least two straps that secure the top side of the pants and the bottom side of the shirt either on the front, back, interior, or exterior sides of the pants and shirt. Those straps may also be adjustable for tautness. A further embodiment includes foot coverings that extend from the pants to cover the infant's feet. Such foot coverings may be made from a breathable material. The invention may also include cushioning to protect the infant from falls. Finally, the invention generally includes elastic bands and cushioning on the buttocks portion of the pants to prevent an infant's diaper from sagging downward. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050981 | Textured Undergarment - The instant application discloses, among other things, a textured undergarment. In one embodiment, it may comprise an undergarment having stitching or appliqués which, when worn under fitted clothing, may produce an image visible through an outer layer of clothing. A textured undergarment may comprise an undershirt, underwear, bra, girdle, legging, or sleeve, for example. The image produced may include a decorative design such as stripes, circles, flowers, hearts, letters, religious symbols, or logos, for example. In another embodiment, a textured undergarment may have detachable designs which may allow a user to customize the images or pattern produced. In yet another embodiment, it may include raised designs which may dually function as a padding or cushion, for example. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050982 | GARMENT - A garment portion comprises a flexible resilient belly panel portion adapted to substantially conform to and cover a wearer's belly. The belly panel portion extends from an upper edge portion below the wearer's breast area and over the wearer's abdomen to a lower edge portion below the wearer's waist. A waistband is selectively connected with the lower edge portion of the belly panel. The belly panel portion is removably attached to the waistband. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050983 | GARMENT WITH CUPS - The present invention provides a garment with cup sections, which can lift up entire breasts to a higher position and thus can attain improved breast-shaping properties. The garment with cup sections according to the present invention includes: a pair of cup sections | 2016-02-25 |
20160050984 | SENSING GARMENTS - The invention generally relates to sensing garments. The invention provides a wearable garment that is configured to integrate a sensing device into the garment. The garment is configured to counter-balance weight of a sample device, thereby evenly distributing weight about the garment. It may also be configured to releasably hold a sensing device, to retain components of the sensing device to the garment, and to position a distal end of the sampling device within a personal breathing zone of a wearer. In this manner, the invention provides a garment that seamlessly integrates the sensing device into the garment, is ergonomically balanced, and ensures that samples are consistently measured in the personal breathing zone of individuals. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050985 | PANTS CONFIGURED FOR ENHANCING WORKER MOBILITY - The present invention provides pants, such as pants that are worn as work uniform pants, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the pants comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the pant at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. Additionally, the manner in which the various portions of the pant are connected together may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050986 | Molding Jeans - A jean with integrated molding serving to shape the female body one desired areas of a lower and/or upper female body parts. The jean with integrated molding preferably comprise an first fabric providing compressing characteristics with tension elements for shaping the female's silhouette, a second fabric providing expandable characteristics and a third fabric surrounding at least said first fabric. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050987 | Athletic Shorts with Liner - Disclosed are shorts having a pelvic portion and two leg portions, wherein each leg portion of the shorts has an internally disposed inner layer. The inner layer is a tubular layer comprising an upper portion adapted for loosely surrounding a human leg, and a band for snugly receiving a human leg. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050988 | PANTLEG HOLDING MECHANISM FOR KNEE PADS - A knee pad holding mechanism for holding a knee pad over the knee region of a pantleg having a first length of fabric material and a second length of fabric material operatively attached to a pantleg on opposite sides of the knee region, each length of material forming a plurality of loops for receiving a strap associated with the knee pad. The plurality of loops associated with the first and second lengths of material are arranged in opposed relationship to each other and allow a user greater flexibility to adjust the vertical location of a knee pad relative to the user's knee. The plurality of loops can be individually formed on opposite sides of the knee region, or they can be formed using any number of a plurality of sections. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050989 | SPORTS PROTECTIVE GEAR AND AUXILIARY DEVICE THEREFOR - A sports protective gear includes a stretchable protective sleeve defining a wearing space for wearing by a user and having a through hole bounded by a boundary edge of the protective sleeve, and an auxiliary device including a finger operable member disposed in the through hole and having a looped wall and two spaced-apart looped flanges. The looped wall defines a finger pass age. The flanges project outwardly and respectively from inner and outer peripheries of the looped wall, and cooperatively define therebetween an engaging groove which extends around the looped wall and which engages the boundary edge of the protective sleeve. The flanges respectively abut against inner and outer surfaces of the protective sleeve. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050990 | FACE SHIELD ATTACHMENT FOR A HAT BRIM - A face shield attachment for a hat brim in accordance with the principles of the invention may be removably attached to a hat, such as for example a common baseball cap. The face shield may be pivoted upward in order to temporarily remove it from in front of a wearer. The face shield may include two side shields, or lateral shields, to which the face shield may be pivotally attached. The upper edge of the | 2016-02-25 |
20160050991 | ISOLATION GOWN WITH STETHOSCOPE PROTECTION - An improved hospital isolation gown comprises a stethoscope cover portion having tubular legs covering the ear pieces and a tubular main body receiving the chestpiece and tubing. In embodiments, the stethoscope cover may be provided separately, individually dispensed from a stack of identical covers, shipped and dispensed from the same box. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050992 | ADJUSTABLE FRONT-OPENING HOSPITAL GOWN - An adjustable front-opening hospital gown includes first and second front panels having respective mating fasteners, a rear panel, and an orientation feature such as a V-neck or other type of collar. The first front panel overlaps the second front panel in front of a torso of a patient. The rear panel is connected to the front panels, and defines an elongated slot that is overlapped or otherwise remains closed when access to a back of the patient is not required. The orientation feature identifies a designated front of the hospital gown. The gown may include intravenous access flaps, each positioned between the rear panel and a respective front panel. The rear panel may include first and second rear panels, one of which includes an edge overlapped by the other of the panel within the elongated slot to close the elongated slot. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050993 | GLOVE WITH ENHANCED GRIPPING SURFACE - A glove with an enhanced gripping textured surface is disclosed herein. In preferred embodiments, the glove contains a palm region adapted to cover the palm of a person's hand, a thumb region extending outwardly from the palm region, an index finger region disposed adjacent the thumb region, a middle finger region adjacent the index finger region, a ring finger region adjacent the middle finger region, and a little finger region adjacent the ring finger region with each region containing a textured surface. In preferred embodiments, the textured surface is formed by a plurality of lateral and longitudinal ridges protruding above the surface of the glove, said lateral and longitudinal ridges intersecting to form a grid of raised three dimensional structures such as grid of raised squares. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050994 | SLEEVED PARTIAL UNDERGARMENT AND METHODS OF USE - Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050995 | MEDICAL GARMENT - A medical garment adapted to be worn by a patient, including: a body portion adapted to be worn on at least the upper torso of a patient, wherein the body portion includes at least one front panel having an outward-facing surface and an inward-facing, skin-contacting surface; an access opening extending across at least a portion of the body portion of the garment, wherein the access opening provides communicates between the outward- and inward-facing surfaces of the front panel; a pocket-forming outer panel affixed to the body portion of the garment such that a selectively-closeable pocket is provided between at least a portion of the front panel and the pocket-forming panel; and a medical device anchor secured within the pocket, wherein the anchor is adapted for releasable securement of a portion of a medical device (e.g., catheter tubing) within the pocket. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050996 | Hair Clip for Hair Extensions or Wigs and a Method Therefor - Disclosed is an improved hair clip and its method of use. Present invention is a hair clip that features at least 1 set of protrusions in variety of formations and permutations to attach to hair extensions or wigs without the use of fastening measures such as glue and/or thread by sliding individual protrusions through the weft of a hair extension or a wig. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050997 | HAIR RESTORATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention could comprise a hair augmentation system comprising a binding comb comprising a handle supporting both a prong section and a clamp, the clamp is capable of removably securing to the binding comb one or more hair strands held by the prong section; an adhesive tray for applying extension adhesive to an adhesive applicator; the adhesive applicator moving in the adhesive tray to transfer extension adhesive to the one or more hair extensions held by an extension applicator; and the extension applicator that removably mates to the binding comb so that the one or more of hair extensions with extension adhesive simultaneously binds with one or more of hair stands as held by the binding comb. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050998 | ENERGY ATTACHMENT FOR A HELMET - A helmet attachment is provided, comprising: a shell having a concave bottom; a base having: a convex top affixed to the concave bottom of the shell; a concave bottom affixable to the convex top of a helmet; and an air flow channel formed in the convex top of the base for guiding air through to an exit in the concave bottom of the base; a power and electronics module secured within a cavity in the shell, comprising: a power source; and a 5 volt power output connector electrically coupled to the power source and configured for charging a small electronic device; and a heater electrically coupled to the power source. | 2016-02-25 |
20160050999 | HELMET IMPACT MONITORING SYSTEM - An impact sensing system includes a first impact sensor having a flexible dielectric layer, a first printed electrode on a first side of the layer, and a second printed electrode on a second side of the layer. The second printed electrode overlies and is moveable toward and away from the first electrode by deformation of the flexible dielectric layer. Further, the layer maintains a capacitance between to the first electrode and the second electrode that changes with a movement of the second electrode toward or away from the first electrode. The system further includes a first readout circuit electronically coupled with the first and second electrodes to measure a change in the capacitance and output a corresponding voltage. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051000 | HELMETS AND HELMET FIT SYSTEMS - Helmets and helmet fit systems are disclosed herein. The helmets include a shell and the helmet fit system. The helmet fit system includes a passive adjustment mechanism. The passive adjustment mechanism is configured to automatically and passively vary a length of a perimeter that is defined by the helmet responsive to a tension force that is applied to the passive adjustment mechanism by a remainder of the helmet. Some helmet fit systems further include a manual adjustment mechanism configured to receive user input for selectively increasing and decreasing the length of the perimeter. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051001 | Interchangeable Straps Slippers/Flip-flop - A Triangular metal base, sandwiched between the foot-bed and bottom sole on slippers/flip-flop, would allow an user to interchange the ‘straps’ matching their outfit, for style or taste. There would be only one foot base which could be worn with interchangeable ‘straps’. This is almost like having 2 or more pair of slippers/flip-flop for a lesser price. In addition there would be full or partial elastic band strap that would go around the upper ankle with clasps which would be attached to the Straps to give a grip to the foot by holding the foot tight to the slippers/flip-flops. As an inventor, I would manufacture this as 4 parts, triangular metal base with clasp eye, multilayered foot base, straps with claps, elastic ankle band with clasps. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051002 | TRANSPARENT HEEL POST PROTECTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for protecting the heel post area of a high heel shoe that is not visible to the casual observer. The device may be comprised of flexible transparent material, having a front side for protecting the surface of the heel post area, and a back side comprising an adhesive for removably adhering the device to the surface of the heel post area, and a shape configured for wrapping around the heel post area. The method and device may also comprise a means for removing a worn device from the heel post area after use, and for replacing the worn device with a new device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051003 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLE - A golf shoe outsole comprises a thin, flexible base layer having many discrete platforms projecting downwardly from the base layer for providing traction elements. The platforms are separated by channels and open regions to allow the discrete platforms to readily flex relative to one another about the thin base layer, providing enhanced flexibility to the outsole and improved traction performance during a dynamic act such as a golf swing. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051004 | BOOT BAR - The present invention is directed to a ski boot accessory. The ski boot accessory may include a base member and a bar member attachable to the base member. The base member may be mounted to a ski boot. Further, the bar member may be shaped and oriented such that the bar member deflects slalom gates away from a skier's legs and/or body. Furthermore, the ski boot accessory may be made of plastic material, an alloy, and the like. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051005 | NOZZLE SHOE - A shoe includes one or more nozzles mounted to the shoe, each of the one or more nozzles including one or more inlets to take in fluid traveling in an intake direction during a kicking motion of a wearer, a bend to change a flow direction of the fluid from the intake direction to an output direction, and one or more outlets to expel fluid in the output direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051006 | THERMAL FOOTWEAR - An article and system for regulating temperature in footwear. Thermal footwear may include a power generation layer, a thermocell layer, and an accessory layer. The power generation layer may be constructed of an actuator material—for example, a dielectric elastomer—which may generate an electric current when compressed or decompressed. The thermocell layer may be configured to either warm or cool a user's foot, and may be reversible by being removably coupled to the power generation layer. The accessory layer may include other components; for example, an integrated circuit chip for power transmission to an external device may be included. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051007 | No Pain Shoe - A shoe that reduces or eliminates pain in the foot wearing the shoe, having an upper, a sole, a heel, and a heel seat, wherein the shoe includes a heel center point, a last ball break point, a toe point, and a longitudinal, horizontal center line that defines a lateral center of gravity through the shoe, wherein the heel center point, the last ball break point, the toe point are disposed along the longitudinal, horizontal center line of the shoe. The toe spring can be between about 7 mm and about 10 mm. The heel height can be 100 mm or less, from the bottom of the heel base to an upper-rear peripheral point of the heel seat. And the heel seat has a pitch that is controlled to about 20 mm or less, and preferably 15-20 mm. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051008 | Decoupled Foot Stabilizer System - An article of footwear includes a decoupled foot stabilizer system. The foot stabilizer system is decoupled from a midfoot region of the article of footwear. The foot stabilizer system includes a plurality of strap members. The foot stabilizer system may optionally include a bootie. The plurality of strap members extends underneath a portion of a foot of a wearer. The plurality of strap members is configured to receive a lace at one end. A lace running through the ends of the strap members pulls on the strap members when the lace is tightened and causes the foot stabilizer system to conform to the wearer's foot. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051009 | Additive Manufactured Metal Sports Performance Footwear Components - The present invention relates to a sole ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051010 | SHOE SOLE WITH ENERGY RESTORING DEVICE - The present disclosure describes a performance enhancing shoe sole that includes an anterior support structure and a posterior support structure that are connected by a first support structure. The anterior support structure and posterior support structure are flexible bent spring structures. The first support structure provides a plantar interface that includes a midfoot arch. The shoe sole is positionable in a shoe to provide shock absorption and controlled energy return from the posterior support structure to the first support structure. The shoe sole is an interconnected bent spring system that can be a single ribbon of flexible material defining multiple pivot angles or a multi-layered cantilevered flexible bent spring. The shoe sole can also include inserts that dampen shock. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051011 | Footwear With Elongated Cleats - A sole for an article of footwear having elongated cleats is provided. The elongated cleats extend toward the toe end of the sole and toward the heel end of the sole such that the heel-ward end of each of the elongated cleats is closer to the midline than each corresponding toe-ward end of the elongated cleats. The configuration and position of the elongated cleats can provide increased lateral and forward stability for a wearer's feet. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051012 | Article With Sole Structure Having Multiple Components - An article of footwear has a sole structure with multiple components. The sole structure includes a midsole member, an outsole member and an exterior support member. The midsole member and the outsole member have corresponding grooves. The exterior support member provides reinforcement for the midsole member. The outsole member includes a plurality of bristle members. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051013 | STRAP LATCHING DEVICE - A latching device configured to secure a first piece of material to a second piece of material. For example, the first piece of material is a boat tarp and the second piece of material is a boat hull. The latching device includes a locking buckle and clasp assembly. The locking buckle has a main body portion and a release mechanism. The release mechanism has locking pawls with claw members. The locking pawls engage the clasp assembly to releasably retain the locking buckle on the clasp assembly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING AND ADJUSTING A WRIST STRAP - Provided is a buckle design that does not require holes in the strap that engage the buckle to secure the strap. Also provided is a strap comprising a fixed end and opposed free end is provided. Additionally provided is a watch face that comprises a woven material applied to the planer surface thereon. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051015 | JEWELRY SYSTEM USING INTERCHANGEABLE EARRINGS - A jewelry system to removably attach at least one earring to a necklace bail is provided as per this invention. The jewelry system comprises a necklace bail with two sections, a front section and a back section. The front section and the back section are attached using a hinge mechanism. The at least one earring is removably attached to the necklace bail using either at least one hole on one of the two sections, if the at least one earring is of post-style, or using at least one of hook or spring-gate snap hook or lever-back hook, if the at least one earring is of dangle-style. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051016 | ACCESSORIES WITH SLIDING KEEPSAKES - Accessories, such as articles of jewelry, are provided having one or more keepsakes that may slide to on or off the accessory substrate. The keepsakes may have a decorative front side and a rear side that may cause the keepsake to encircle the substrate. The rear side may have a greater length than the front side, which may permit natural spacing between the front sides of adjacent keepsakes. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051017 | DECORATIVE JEWELRY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An article of jewelry includes a stone having a viewing surface and a back surface and epoxy. The stone preferably is transparent or translucent in that it preferably internally and externally reflects and refracts light. The epoxy preferably is provided on the back surface of the stone, the color of which is preferably viewable, including from the stone's front surface. The epoxy may be colored, transparent, translucent or colorless. The design is such that the epoxy surface and the viewing surface of the stone are intended to be left at least partially exposed and viewable in the final article of jewelry. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051018 | EXPANDABLE PURSE - An expandable purse has a lower inner compartment open-able from the purse's bottom. The compartment contains an auxiliary bag that is attached by an edge of its bottom to an inside edge of the inner compartment. This allows the auxiliary bag to be extended and brought up around the purse with the purse sitting upright within the auxiliary bag and with the opening of the purse accessible within the auxiliary bag. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051019 | Cradle-Case Combination with Magnetic Fastener Feature - A cradle-case combination enables its user to selectively display and or encase an electronic device, and together includes a cradle construction and a case construction. The cradle construction is sized and shaped to removably cradle a select or particular electronic device. The cradle construction has an anterior device-receiving cradle portion and a posterior cradle-to-case interface portion. The cradle-to-case interface portion includes a magnetically attractive first material. The case construction has anterior and posterior case portions, and at least the posterior case portion has a magnetically attractive second material. The first and second magnetically attractive materials enable the user to magnetically fasten the cradle to the case. The anterior case portion is pivotal relative to the posterior case portion for selectively accessing the device-receiving cradle portion in an open case configuration and/or covering the device-receiving cradle portion in a closed case configuration. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051020 | Contact Lens Package Limiting Absorption of Ketotifen - The invention provides a package for storing medical devices that substantially eliminates elution of a pharmaceutical agent, from the device into the package. As well, a new lidstock is described for use with the package, which results in better retention of drug throughout the bowl and lidstock. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051021 | Protective Jacket of Electronic Product - A protective jacket or case for an electronic product or device, which fixes on the periphery or outer rim of the electronic product for protection. The protective case includes a first frame ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051022 | Suitcase, Especially A Pilot Suitcase - A suitcase made from hard shell material, preferably a pilot suitcase, including a lower suitcase portion which is open at the top, with a front panel, a rear panel and two side end panels, and a bottom panel, and a hinged lid for closing, wherein a telescopic handle can be pulled out in an upwards direction is arranged on the rear panel of the lower suitcase portion for pulling or pushing the suitcase, the lid having a narrow stationary lid element which extends along the entire length of the lower suitcase portion along the rear panel and has an opening in the middle of the length, through which opening the telescopic handle can be pulled out, and, next to the opening for the telescopic handle, the lid having a hinge which connects the stationary lid element to a fold-down wide lid element. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051023 | PROCESS FOR ONE-STEP COLOURING AND STRAIGHTENING HAIR - The present invention provides a method which achieves a simultaneous coulouring and straightening of the hair in a single step, utilizing a hair treatment composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of formula (I) defined below and at least one direct dye: | 2016-02-25 |
20160051024 | HAIR CLIP ASSEMBLY - A hair clip assembly includes a hair clip body including first and second clamping arms pivotally connected together with a pivot pin, and a spring device set between the rear ends of the upper and lower clamping arms to hold the hair clip body constantly in a close position. The spring device includes two main spring arms obliquely connected to each other, and two supplementary spring arms respectively obliquely extended from respective distal ends of the two main spring arms toward to and abutted against each other. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051025 | HAIR TREATMENT METHODS AND KITS - A method for cosmetic treatment of a mesh of hair, the method, including abrading the hair mesh by mesh by using a composition having abrasive particles applied onto the mesh and manually exerting pressure along the mesh during passes, the number of passes over a mesh being greater than five passes, and applying a cosmetic treatment composition to the hair, before, after, and/or during abrasion of the hair. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051026 | Hair Dryer Attachment - A blow dryer attachment for vectoring directional flow of an airstream exiting a barrel of a blow dryer. The attachment features at least two body components in an articulated engagement having a central passage which may be curved by such articulation to reposition and exit aperture in a nozzle end opposite a connection to a blow dryer. A flexible coupling may be provided as an interface to connect the device to a broader range of blow dryers. A rotational engagement of the first component to the blow dryer allows for rotation of the exit aperture around the axis of the blow dryer barrel for additional adjustment of the angle and direction or vector angle of the exiting airstream from the attachment. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051027 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING LICE AND NITS - A heated air system may include a heater/blower device, hose, and nozzle for blowing and heating air. The nozzle may be adapted and shaped for treatment of an ectoparasite infestation on an animal or person. Methods of treatment of an ectoparasite infestation may include applying a product to the hair to kill or slow hatched ectoparasites, combing out all the hatched ectoparasites, and heating air and applying heated air to a portion of the animal or person's body being treated to dehydrate any eggs and/or ectoparasites on the body. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051028 | DEVICE COMPRISING A LIQUID LIPSTICK COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF AN INVERSE EMULSION, AND A POROUS APPLICATION MEMBER - The present invention relates to an application device comprising: a container ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051029 | INSTANT COSMETIC PREPARATION DEVICE AND THROWAWAY MIXING CONTAINER THEREFOR - An instant cosmetic preparation device, including: a housing of a given shape; a finished product container transfer part which is configured to transfer to a finished product container filled with a cosmetic mixture stored inside the housing to a sealing position under the user's control; a sealing part which is arranged inside the housing for sealing the mouth of the finished product container; and a control unit which is arranged inside the housing for controlling the operation of the sealing part to seal the mouth of the finished product container. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051030 | OUTER CASE INTENDED FOR A CASE FOR A STICK OF MATERIAL TO BE APPLIED, SUCH AS A STICK OF LIPSTICK, CASE/OUTER CASE ASSEMBLY AND STICK OF MATERIAL THUS PACKAGED - An outer case ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051031 | PACKAGING AND APPLICATION DEVICE - Applicator ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051032 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT - Applicator ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051033 | EYE MAKEUP DEVICE - An eye makeup device including a covering that can be placed near or over the eyes of a person to guide application of eye color to the upper eyelids of the person. The covering has an inner side for facing the person's skin and an outer side. The inner side is formed from a material that is sufficiently flexible to follow the surface topology of the person's face around the eye region and also sufficiently tacky to stay in place on the person's skin. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051034 | Mirror Assembly - A mirror assembly is provided. The mirror assembly includes at least two mirrors, which when positioned relative to one another, allows a user to see the front and back of his/her head and neck simultaneously. The present mirror assembly is useful for daily grooming activities, including shaving and hair styling, where it may be advantageous to see both the front and back of the head simultaneously. The mirror assembly can be folded into a compact stored position on the when not in use, so that the entire assembly rests compactly against a wall, yet is easily expanded and adjustable for use. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051035 | WEARABLE CARRYING ACCESSORY - A pouch for holding items is disclosed and is formed as a tube of a stretchable material with a plurality of openings therein. Items may be inserted through the openings and positioned within the pouch. The pouch may be manipulated to position the openings at various positions around the body. The openings may also be positioned on the outside, inside, top or other part of the pouch. The pouch has a substantially constant width to better camouflage items placed therein. The openings may include closures to prevent items from falling out. The pouch may be formed of a single circle or include closures for placing it around the body. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051036 | Strap Incorporating a Fluid-Filled Bladder - A strap may include a sheath and a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath. The bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a first end, an opposite second end, and a central portion located between the first end and the second end. At least the central portion and the second end are unsecured to the sheath. In addition, the strap may include a pair of securing elements configured to join the strap to an article, and at least one of the securing elements may be joined to the second end of the bladder. | 2016-02-25 |