16th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180103670 | COMPOSITION, DRINK, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A composition includes green coffee extract and yerba mate extract, and is suitable for mixing or infusing with a base liquid to obtain an edible drink with an energizing and stimulating effect. A drink is made with such a composition. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103671 | INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF ACETOGENINS AGAINST LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of inhibiting growth of | 2018-04-19 |
20180103672 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OF FRACTIONAL GLUCONEOGENESIS AND TARGETING OF FRACTIONAL GLUCONEOGENESIS VIA NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT - Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides a deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention also discloses systems and methods for estimating and targeting patient blood lactate concentration, both as a target itself and as an intermediate step to estimating and targeting patient fractional gluconeogenesis glucose production. Nutritional support methods and formulations are also disclosed. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103673 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OF FRACTIONAL GLUCONEOGENESIS AND TARGETING OF FRACTIONAL GLUCONEOGENESIS VIA NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT - Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides a deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention also discloses systems and methods for estimating and targeting patient blood lactate concentration, both as a target itself and as an intermediate step to estimating and targeting patient fractional gluconeogenesis glucose production. Nutritional support methods and formulations are also disclosed. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103674 | Protein Restriction for Diabetes - Treating a subject with at least one of diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, or glucose intolerance, can include: during a first low-protein time period of at least 4 consecutive days, administering nutrient material to the subject such that the subject has a bodily intake of protein of less than 20 grams per day and a bodily intake of carbohydrate of at least 40 percent of the subject's bodily intake of energy; and during a first normal-protein time period of at least 4 consecutive days that is after the low-protein period, administering to the subject a normal daily bodily intake of protein of at least 40 grams. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103675 | PERSONALIZED PEDIATRIC NUTRITION PRODUCTS COMPRISING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES - The present disclosure generally relates to personalized nutritional compositions for pediatric subjects, wherein the nutritional composition can include one of three distinct profiles of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The present disclosure also relates to methods for determining the composition of HMOs present in or that would be present in the breast milk of the mother of a pediatric subject as determined by the mother's secretor status and/or Lewis blood group, and providing to the pediatric subject a nutritional composition comprising an HMO profile most similar to the HMOs present or that would be present in the breast milk of the subject's mother. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103676 | Juice Press Apparatus and Methods - A juice pressing machine and methods for pressing juice from a foodstuff includes embodiments having a removable pressing chamber and one or more filters which may be assembled and loaded with macerated foodstuff to form thin layers separated by a pressing plate. Once a juicing operation has been completed, the pressing chamber can be removed from the machine for emptying the pressed filters and solids contents therein. The empty pressing chamber may then be rinsed if needed and reattached to the machine for a subsequent pressing operation with newly filled filter(s). The platen may also be easily removed from the machine for cleaning as desired. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103677 | SPICE MARKING METHODS FOR FOODSTUFFS - A method of transferring an edible image to a substrate includes mounting a printing plate having an image to a roller; depositing an edible adhesive on the image; transferring the edible adhesive to a substrate; and depositing an edible coating on the adhesive coated substrate thereby transferring a mirror copy of the image onto the substrate. The method may further include placing the edible image in contact with foodstuff and applying pressure or a vacuum to transfer the edible image to the foodstuff. The edible image can be placed onto a foodstuff and light pressure or vacuum can be applied to transfer the image. The foodstuff can be held under pressure or vacuum until the image has transferred. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103678 | Methods and Apparatus for Shape-Changing Food - An edible structure may comprise a gelatin film and fiber strips. The gelatin film may have a higher density of gelatin in a first layer of the film than in a second layer of the film. The fiber strips may be attached to the first layer, and may have an initial orientation, thickness and density. The structure may be configured to undergo a shape transformation when the apparatus hydrates. During the transformation, the film may transform from a flat film into a curved, 3D film. Which specific shape results from the transformation may depend, at least in part, on the initial orientation, thickness and density of the fiber strips. The film may include flavorings or other additives. In some cases, the transformation may change a texture of the structure. In some cases, the transformation may be caused, at least in part, by a change in temperature. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103679 | INSECT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, liquid mixing, shaping, cooking, flavoring, biocatalyst mixing, exoskeleton separation, liquid separation, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103680 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING STABILITY OF THE PRE-VAPOR FORMULATION OF AN E-VAPING DEVICE - A pre-vapor formulation of an e-vaping device including a vapor former configured to form a vapor, nicotine, at least one polyol compound and optionally at least one of more acids. The at least one polyol compound comprises at least one of mannitol, erythritol, xylithol and sorbitol. The pre-vapor formulation may also include chelating agents such as EDTA, DTPA and NTA. The concentration of the polyol compounds may be between about 0.2% and about 10% and the concentration of the chelating agents may be between about 0.001% and 0.05%. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103681 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCREASING STABILITY OF THE PRE-VAPOR FORMULATION OF AN E-VAPING DEVICE - A pre-vapor formulation of an e-vaping device including a vapor former configured to form a vapor, nicotine, at least one or more ion exchangers, one or more chelating agents and optionally acids. The one or more ion exchangers include Dowex 50W-X8, Lewait CNP 80 or Amberlite IR-120. The pre-vapor formulation may also include chelating agents such as EDTA, DTPA and NTA. The concentration of the ion exchangers may be between about 0.1% and about 5% and the concentration of the chelating agents may be between about 0.001% and 0.05%. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103682 | Cigarettes and Filter Subassemblies With Squeezable Flavor Capsule and Methods of Manufacture - Improved delivery of additive materials to cigarettes is provided through the use of one or more capsules containing additive materials, such as flavor components, in the filter section of a cigarette. The capsule or capsules are provided between first and second absorbent members and the capsules are subjected to an external force, such as squeezing, by a smoker prior to or during smoking of the cigarette in order to release at least a portion of the additive material and expose the additive material to mainstream smoke passing through the filter. The capsules provide a barrier between the additive materials and other cigarettes components, such as sorbents or filter materials, in order to reduce additive material migration into the other cigarette components prior to desired use. An outer cover which is impermeable to the fluid within the capsules is provided about the capsule or capsules and the first and second absorbent members. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103683 | HOOKAH - A hookah is disclosed including a tobacco bowl in which tobacco is burned and a smoking chamber which is partially filled with water. An air flow tube support is located on top of the smoking chamber and below the tobacco bowl. A plurality of air flow tubes extend downwardly from the tube support and around the smoking chamber below the water therewithin. When a user applies a sucking force to a smoke intake tube that communicates with the interior of the smoking chamber, a mixture of tobacco smoke and air is drawn in to the user's mouth along air flow paths from the tobacco bowl, downwardly through the plurality of air flow tubes and upwardly through the water in the smoking chamber. By virtue of the plurality of air flow tubes, the tobacco smoke will be uniformly distributed within the smoking chamber above the water to improve the taste of the tobacco. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103684 | E-CIGARETTE - Disclosed is an e-cigarette, including an e-cigarette atomizer and a battery component. The e-cigarette atomizer includes an atomizer body and a mouthpiece. An open e-liquid chamber is provided at one end of the atomizer body. An air guide tube extending outwards is disposed in the open e-liquid chamber. A lock hook is provided at an end portion of the air guide tube. The air guide tube is inserted in a locking sleeve of a pluggable locking type mouthpiece and is in interference fit with the locking sleeve. The lock hook abuts against an end face of a clamp spring bar of the pluggable locking type mouthpiece to lock and connect the atomizer body and the pluggable locking type mouthpiece. A plug connector of the pluggable locking type mouthpiece is inserted in an opening of the open e-liquid chamber and closes the open e-liquid chamber. The present invention has a mouthpiece plug-in lock structure, capable of rapidly sealing and locking the open e-liquid chamber by means of the mouthpiece, and has advantages of being convenient and easy to mount and having a simple structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103685 | Electronic smoking device - It is provide an electronic smoking device ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180103686 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Vaporization devices and methods of operating them. In particular, described herein are vaporizer cartridges for controlling the power applied to a resistive heater. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103687 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a mouth end insert having at least two diverging outlets. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103688 | Button Tags - A method of securing a shirt collar to a shirt and shirt collar kit structured and arranged to instantly transform a button-less dress-shirt collar into a button-down collar. Useful in situations where a quick “dress up” is required for work or social occasions, thereby eliminating the “fly-away collar” phenomenon that diminishes one's appearance, and make any dress shirt immediately presentable, with or without a necktie. The Button Tags can also be used to eliminate gaps in the chest area. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103689 | INFANT GARMENT - A baby garment that includes a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes a front portion. The front portion includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The front portion includes an opening located at a boundary between the upper portion and the lower portion. The opening is configured to be selectively opened to provide access to a baby received in the garment without removing the baby from the garment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103690 | BIB TOY TEETHING DEVICE - A bib toy teething device is described having a bib body with a collar and a lower portion comprising an aperture for receiving a detachable toy. The toy has a teether for securely positioning the teether close to the infant and preventing soiling of the teether. A pair of straps can attached the toy to the bib through the aperture, or be removed from the bib to secure the toy around the wrist of an infant or another object. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103691 | GARMENTS FOR NURSING OR FOR HANDS-FREE USE OF A BREAST PUMP - Garments configured to enable hands-free breast pumping using a breast pump and to enable direct nursing, include brassiere cups having a plurality of at least partially overlapping material components. Each component may define a free edge along a portion of its periphery and may be seamless interior of its periphery. The funnel of a breast pump may be received under and behind free edges of the components, and the free edges may provide support to the funnel while the breast pump is used for milk expression. One of the components also provides a side support during direct nursing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103692 | Non-Toxic Garments and Methods of Making Same - Non-toxic garments providing natural support and lift without metal inserts constructed from non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and chemical free fabrics. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103693 | RAIN SUIT - This invention relates generally to a novel rain suit which may be designed for one-time use (disposable) or more permanent design. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103694 | HEATED GARMENTS - Electrically heated, cold weather garments, are provided that include carbon nanotube heating elements. A garment may include a lightweight, stretchable, form-fitting fabric for covering portions of the body of a wearer of the garment; a plurality of flexible, electrical heating element stitched to the fabric by sewing; an electronic controller for controlling current flowing through each of the heating elements in a pulse-width modulated fashion, to thereby independently control the heat generated by each heating element; a plurality of potentiometers for controlling the level of power supplied to each heating wire; and a master power level potentiometer for controlling the power supplied to each of the heating wires in a uniform and simultaneous fashion. A controller may utilize a combination of analog and digital-like signals to control in a pulse-width modulated fashion the current flow through the heating elements. Alternatively, a controller may include a microprocessor which is operable to sense changes in the temperature of the heating wires themselves, and to regulate automatically and independently the power supplied to each of the heating elements. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103695 | PROTECTIVE SHOCK-ABSORBING MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a material that includes a first elastic element and a second elastic element that are (a) adjacent but not contiguous in a resting state and (b) connected to a substantially inelastic element, wherein both of the elastic elements are disposed on the exterior surface of the material and the first elastic element or the second elastic element spreads laterally upon impact with an object. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103696 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR USE WITH A GLOVE - A color splash effect is established by a darker backdrop color of an outer surface of a liquid proof and heat resistant glove in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails. The color splash effect is accomplished by a lighter and brighter color being visible through the rupture in the glove. The lighter and brighter color may be formed on or as part of a protective member positioned beneath the outer layer. The protective member also protects the wearer against sharp objects contacting the outer layer of the glove and moving over the protective member. Some embodiments provide that the protective member is in a thumb crotch region of the glove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103697 | FINGER PROTECTION SHIELD - A finger protection shield is characterized by a generally vertical shield and a lower member that extends from the generally vertical shield portion. A bottom surface of the lower member comprises a plurality of ridges and grooves that are generally parallel to each other and opposite a finger receiving area that is on an upper surface of the lower member. A ring extends from the generally vertical shield portion that receives a finger of the user's hand. An interior architecture of the device positions the fingers and hand of the user in an optimal manner, while facilitating manipulation of an article to be cut. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103698 | CONVERTIBLE GARMENT - A convertible garment that includes: a top portion for breast coverage; a waist section; and a panty bottom, wherein the top portion adjoins to the waist section which in turn is attached to the panty bottom. The convertible garment may include an extension connected to the panty bottom, where the extension is adapted to function as a slip or a skirt. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103699 | HIGHLY ABSORBANT FOAMED LINING - Provided in one embodiment is a cured absorbent composite comprising: liquid resistant layer of elastomer; and a layer affixed to the liquid resistant layer comprising an open foam of elastomer, wherein the moisture absorption capacity of the foam layer, normalized by the thickness of the absorptive layer, is 1.5 times that of Ansell's foam lined Household glove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103700 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR USE WITH A GLOVE - A color splash effect is established by a darker backdrop color of an outer surface of a liquid proof and heat resistant glove in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails. The color splash effect is accomplished by a lighter and brighter color being visible through the rupture in the glove. The lighter and brighter color may be formed on or as part of a protective member positioned beneath the outer layer. The protective member also protects the wearer against sharp objects contacting the outer layer of the glove and moving over the protective member. Some embodiments provide that the protective member is in a thumb crotch region of the glove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103701 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR USE WITH A GLOVE - A color splash effect is established by a darker backdrop color of an outer surface of a liquid proof and heat resistant glove in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails. The color splash effect is accomplished by a lighter and brighter color being visible through the rupture in the glove. The lighter and brighter color may be formed on or as part of a protective member positioned beneath the outer layer. The protective member also protects the wearer against sharp objects contacting the outer layer of the glove and moving over the protective member. Some embodiments provide that the protective member is in a thumb crotch region of the glove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103702 | POCKET TAB CLOSURE SYSTEM/DEVICE AND METHOD - A pocket tab closure; a pocket fastener may be configured to limit egress of the personal item from the closed-bottom pocket, the pocket fastener having a securing width measured along the opening axis and the securing width being less than the opening width. The pocket fastener also having an adjustable securing height measured perpendicular to the opening axis and outward from the closed-bottom pocket. The pocket fastener may be adjustable between a first securing configuration having a first securing height and a second securing configuration having a second securing height greater than the first securing height. The pocket fastener is useful for keeping glasses, cell phones and other items from falling out of pocket when bending over. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103703 | Shirt for Carrying Mobile Devices and Related Systems Methods - An athletic shirt with a pocket on the sleeve configured to receive a mobile device. The sleeve also features a receiver for a strap, wherein the strap can be attached and used to wrap around the user's arm and pocket with the mobile device to securely hold and store the mobile device during exercise, such as running, walking, or weight lifting. The athletic shirt may also feature an interior pocket within the pocket on the sleeve that is configured to carry keys, cash, cards, or other personal items. The athletic shirt can also be worn in casual environments with the strap removed, so that individuals can transition seamlessly from exercising to a casual environment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103704 | LOW DRAG GARMENT - A low drag garment comprises a textured fabric in at least one side region of the garment, wherein the textured fabric has a substantially uniform texture height in the range 0.2-0.8 mm. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103705 | Cloth Member Fastener - Cloth member fastener | 2018-04-19 |
20180103706 | Twin Loop Hair Extension - A double loop hair extension which is attached to growing hair, such as cornrows of hair, is attached by placing the hair extension around the growing hair and tying a knot. The knot is tied by extending an un-looped or lower section of the hair extension through both loops and tightening. This method can be carried out for a hair extension being attached to hair or any flexible material tied to another flexible material. In this manner, a double-typing akin to a double-knot can be created with a single action. The double loops, in embodiments, are formed from the same length of hair or strands of hair which is twisted upon itself creating the loops. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103707 | INTERCHANGEABLE HEAD APPAREL SYSTEMS AND METHOD - An interchangeable head apparel assembly including a hat crown having an inside perimeter, a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, a brim which is removably attachable to the front side of the hat crown, and a zippable fastener. Interchangeable head apparel system is configured for modular headwear use. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103708 | HEADGEAR WITH STORAGE - A headgear includes a main portion and at least one storage compartment attached to an interior surface of the main portion. The at least one storage compartment includes an anchor edge. The anchor edge is attached is attached to the interior surface of the headgear. The at least one storage compartment may include at least one pocket and each pocket may include at least one opening. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103709 | FLAT PANEL TEST HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ASSESSING BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE OF HELMET PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - A testing apparatus to assess ballistic performance of helmet personnel protective equipment having a flat helmet analogue with a helmet shell material in flat panel form and at least one helmet suspension pad; head surrogate components including a skull skin surrogate, a skull bone surrogate, and a brain tissue surrogate; a pressure indicating film adjacent to the head surrogate components; and one or more pressure sensors in the brain tissue surrogate. Also disclosed is the related method for assessing ballistic performance of helmet personnel protective equipment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103710 | HELMET - A helmet according to the present invention includes: a head frame being open toward the user's face, designed to cover the user's head, and having a rotation part at both sides; a face frame coupled to be turned up and down about the rotation parts and selectively closing the opening of the head frame; and a sun visor disposed at an upper portion of the face frame and coupled to be turned up and down about the rotation parts, in which the sun visor is turned up with the face frame when the face frame is turned up to open the opening of the head frame, and is fixed regardless of rotation of the face frame when a predetermined rotational limit is reached. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103711 | HELMET WITH FAN - The Present invention relates to ventilated protective headwear. In particular, the invention relates to a helmet with forced air from one or more fans built into the body of the helmet. The helmet is most specifically for use with snowmobiling, motorcycling, ATVs, and the like. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103712 | HELMET WITH MECHANISM FOR COOLING - A helmet with a mechanism for cooling comprises an inlet for allowing external air to flow into air pathways in the helmet, and a pad to hold moisture (liquid) to cool the air after the air has entered the helmet via the inlet. The helmet also contains a reservoir to hold the liquid, and a channel from the reservoir to the pad to transfer the liquid for providing moisture to the pad. Flowing air, cooled by the moistened pad, provides cooling to the wearer of the helmet. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103713 | RUNNING SHOE CAPABLE OF REPRESENTING VARIOUS DESIGNS - Provided is a running shoe capable of representing various designs, in which a representation member on which various colors and designs are represented is detachably inserted into an upper, and provides a running shoe capable of representing various designs, wherein a representation member is inserted into an upper of the running shoe to represent various designs, and the running shoe comprises a transparent outer cover that is connected to the upper and is formed of a transparent material, a zipper or zipper lock that is formed on a circumference of the transparent outer cover to be opened/closed, and an insertion space which is formed inside the transparent outer cover and into which the representation member is inserted. According to the present invention, the representation member is inserted into the transparent outer cover so that various colors and designs may be repeatedly represented in one kind of running shoes, the running shoe may be freely decorated in accordance with user's tastes, and purchase of various kinds of running shoes is not required so that the running shoe may be used very economically. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103714 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH COOLING FEATURES - The present invention is directed toward an article of footwear effective to regulate the temperature of the feet of a wearer. In an embodiment, the article of footwear includes an upper and an insole with a thermal effect membrane. The thermal effect membrane contains a plurality of system-reactive components selectively engaged heat and/or moisture. In an embodiment, the printed coating includes a cooling agent, a phase change material, and a heat dissipation material. The bottom of the sole structure of the article of footwear further includes a multiple openings in the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot regions. The multiple openings promote airflow into the interior of the upper. In operation, the article of footwear is effective to delay/diminish the rise in skin temperature (compared to footwear lacking the membrane and/or openings), increasing wearer comfort. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103715 | COMPREHENSIVE WRAPPING AND WATERPROOF SNOW BOOTS AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREOF - Comprehensive wrapping and waterproof snow boots and a production process thereof are provided. Each boot comprises an upper, a shell and a sole, wherein the shell is connected with the sole, and the shell covers the surface of the upper; the upper is composed of an inner bootie and a vamp for preventing water and siphoning; and the upper is connected with the sole and the shell by a PU bridging layer. The making process is simple and can omit a sole laying procedure and an upper-shell assembly procedure; the inner bootie enables the upper and the sole to be completely attached to a last, realizes good wearing comfort and barefoot feeling, achieves maximum sports shock absorbing and assisting function and comfortably wraps the foot. By reducing EVA & RB materials and increasing PU material, the dissolution proportion of the boots is increased, and the snow boots are more environment-friendly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103716 | INSOLE FOR SHOES - An insole includes upper and lower layers of soft and hard materials. The upper layer includes forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions, the hindfoot and midfoot regions have outer peripheral portions located at an elevation higher than an upper surface of the upper layer. The midfoot region has an inner arch side with an inner arch protrusion projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the upper layer to a certain height greater than an average height of the upper layer. The lower layer is attached to the midfoot and hindfoot regions of the upper layer, includes an integrally formed fan-shaped and a hook-shaped sections. The fan-shaped and hook-shaped sections are disposed in such a manner to extend towards front and rear ends of the upper layer. The hook-shaped section has left and right sides extending towards outer and inner arch sides corresponding to the hindfoot region of the upper layer. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103717 | SUPPORT INSOLE FOR SHOES - An support insole includes a middle medium sandwiched between flexible upper and lower layers, wherein upper layer has a forefoot region with a metatarse protrusion that projects upward from an upper surface of the upper layer to a certain height, a midfoot region with inner and outer arch sides, wherein the inner arch side has an inner arch protrusion that projects upwardly from the upper surface to a certain height and wherein the outer arch side has a plurality of outer arch protrusions that project upwardly from the upper surface to a certain height, a hindfoot region with a heel support protrusion that projects upwardly from the upper surface to a certain height, wherein the top face is dented inwardly so as to form a concave recess such that the support insole is ergonomically designed to provide comfort for a wearer. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103718 | NOVEL DAMPING ELEMENT IN SHOE SOLES - A process for producing a shoe sole, having a hybrid material of a polyurethane foam as a matrix material and an inlay component of expanded particles of a thermoplastic polyurethane is provided. The process includes preparing an inlay form by joining the expanded particles of a thermoplastic polyurethane in an amount and size of the desired inlay; preparing the shoe sole by placing the prepared inlay form in a shoe sole mold such that an edge of the inlay component is 0.2 cm or more from an edge of the shoe sole mold; embedding the inlay form within a reaction mixture in the shoe sole mold; and reacting the reaction mixture to form the matrix in the shoe sole mold. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103719 | ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY, CUSHIONING AND WELL-WRAPPING POPCORN BRIDGING SHOES AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREOF - A pair of environment-friendly popcorn bridging shoes and a production process thereof are provided. The upper of each bridging shoe comprises an inner bootie, which is composed of a lining and an inner pad formed by single injection molding, and a vamp; the collar of the inner bootie is fixedly connected with that of the vamp, and the lower edge of the vamp wrapped by a PU bridging layer extends to the bottom surface of the inner pad fixedly connected with the same; the upper and a popcorn sole made of mixed PU and TPU popcorn particles are integrally connected by the PU bridging layer. The shoe making process is simpler, and firmer bonding and better shock absorbing performance of the shoes are achieved; the vamp and the sole can well wrap the foot; and the dissolution proportion of shoes is increased by increasing the consumption of the PU material. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103720 | SHOE OUTSOLES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103721 | Shoe with Interchangeable Sole - The convertible shoe with interchangeable sole consists of an upper to hold the foot and an interchangeable outsole. There is an attachment surface on the underside of the upper and an attachment surface on the topside of the outsole, and the two attachment surfaces are paired and configured to securely attach the two components while also being detachable to allow for the interchange of different outsoles having different tread surfaces. The attachment surfaces are a non-flat contoured shape. There are two protruding ridges on one surface, one substantially under the toe and the other under the heel and part of the arch. These mate with a recessed channel on the other surface. There is also attachment material on both surfaces that are mated and provide a secure attachment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103722 | HEEL INSERT - The heel insert is an insert for an article of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot. The heel insert includes a main body member having an arcuate cross-sectional contour and defining a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. The concave inner surface is adapted for contacting and supporting the wearer's heel, ankle and Achilles tendon, and the convex outer surface is adapted for contacting a rear, inner surface of the article of footwear. The main body member has opposed top and bottom ends, with an inwardly extending flange being formed on the bottom end. One or more recesses or notches are formed in the flange. The main body member is preferably formed from a high-density polyethylene hydrophobic material with a thickness of about 0.5 mm. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103723 | Convective Air Pad with Weight Balancing and Massage Buffering Effect - A convective air pad with weight balancing and massage buffering effect, which includes a pad body ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180103724 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR WITH FELTING - A needle assembly for a stitching machine comprises a stitching jig comprising a needle holder, a needle clamp hoop and a fixing jig. The needle holder has needle sockets to hold a plurality of needles. The needle clamp hoop is connected to the needle holder to retain needles in the sockets. The fixing jig is connected to the needle clamp hoop to couple with a reciprocating bar of the stitching machine. A method for manufacturing an article of footwear upper comprises laying out a first sheet of material; positioning a second sheet of material to overlap with the first sheet of material at an overlap; positioning a felt material adjacent the overlap so that the second sheet of material is between the first sheet of material and the felt material; and felting the felt material to draw fibers of the felt material through the first and second sheets of material. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103725 | COMPREHENSIVE WRAPPING AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SHOES AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREOF - Comprehensive wrapping and environment-friendly shoes and a production process thereof are provided. Each shoe comprises an upper and a sole. The upper includes an inner bootie and a vamp; the inner bootie includes a lining and a PU inner pad which are connected; the collars of the inner bootie and the vamp are connected, and the vamp lower edge extends to the inner pad bottom surface and is connected therewith. The making process is simple and can save sole laying and insole assembly procedures and simplify the upper marking procedure; the inner bootie enables the upper and the sole to be completely attached to a last, realizes good wearing comfort and barefoot feeling, achieves maximum sports shock absorbing and assisting function and comfortably wraps the foot. By reducing EVA & RB materials and increasing PU material, the dissolution proportion of the shoes is increased, and the shoes are more environment-friendly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103726 | VACUUM FORMED KNIT SOLE SYSTEM FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING A KNITTED COMPONENT - A vacuum formed knit sole system for an article of footwear incorporating a knitted component is described. The article of footwear includes a knitted component including a lower portion forming the knit sole system and an upper portion forming a portion of the upper of the article of footwear. A method of vacuum forming the knitted component using an insert member to form the knit sole system is also described. The insert member can be used to form the shape of the knit outsole, including the shape of cleat members, as well as remain within the interior of the upper to reinforce the knit sole system. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103727 | FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION WITH HEEL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear having a heel support assembly with a memory foam layer situated internally of a heel counter is provided. The memory foam layer may be laminated to the heel counter, for example, by adhesive or direct attachment. The heel memory foam layer may have a maximum thickness that is sufficient to embrace the heel of the wearer's foot potentially cradling the calcaneus, the retrocalcaneal bursa and the base of the Achilles tendon. The heel support assembly may also include a heel cradle extending around an external portion of the upper and including a lasting allowance. The heel cradle can provide torsional support in the arch region (or waist) of the article of footwear, for example when the heel support assembly is incorporated into an article of footwear with a strobel construction. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103728 | SHOE HAVING A PARTIALLY COATED UPPER - Provided is a shoe that includes a sole and an upper extending above the sole. The upper has an outer surface and is made of a base material that is partially covered with a coating material, such that the coating material covers at least 90% but not more than 98% of the outer surface of the upper. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103729 | WEARABLE SMART BAND - A wearable smart band and comprises a fixing band provided so as to be wearable on a joint of a user including a human, an animal, a machine, etc; a receptacle member formed on the fixing band so that a tool, a machine part, a device, and an information device is located, and having an upper part covered by a cover; a flexible band provided on one side of the fixing band, whereof the shape of the fixing band is transformed according to movement of the user's joint; and an inserting and drawing assembly having one end is connected to the flexible band and the other end connected to the information device or the cover, wherein the information device or cover is drawn or inserted from or into the receptacle member by the transformation of the flexible band according to the movement of the user's joint. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103730 | ELECTRONIC STRAP FOR WATCH CASE - The invention relates to an electronic strap for a timepiece, comprising:
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20180103731 | CLASP FOR JEWELRY CHAIN - The present discloses a clasp for jewelry chain, which comprises a housing combined by a first cover body and a second, a chain placing portion, chain length adjusting portions, and securing and adjusting structure that is specially designed for securing the jewelry chain and adjusting the length of the jewelry chain randomly in the clasp. After the chain is arranged in the chain placing portion and traverses through the chain length adjusting portions, the chain can be secured by the clasp and the length and tightness of the chain can be adjusted under the action of an external force. The structure of the clasp of jewelry chain of the present invention breaks through a conventional technology, which can satisfy various demands of different consumers. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103732 | DOUBLE LOCK MECHANISM - A double lock mechanism is provided that comprises a post section comprising a locking post and a plurality of post slots recessed into the locking post; and a locking section configured to engage the post section. The locking section comprises an insertion cavity configured to receive the locking post, a plurality of locking bars each having locking tips, and a spring configured to bias the locking bars in an engaged orientation relative to the post slots such that the locking tips engage the post slots; and wherein the locking tips are configured to disengage the post section when an external force is applied to the locking bars. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103733 | Multiply Functioning Finger Ring - An assembly for ornamenting a proximal end of a finger and for enhancing friction at the distal end of the finger, the assembly incorporating first and second bands; a void within the second band for receiving and releasing the finger; a frictional crown attached to the second band; and a shaft having an anchor end pivotally attached to the first band and having an opposite end pivotally attached to the second band, the shaft being adapted for guiding, orbiting, and counter-orbiting movements of the second band between flexed and extended positions, wherein in the flexed position, the crown overlies the proximal end of the finger, and wherein in extended position, the crown overlies the finger's distal end. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103734 | TENT SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - The utility model discloses a clamping and supporting structure of tent support, including a tube piece, a tube holder, and a handle arranged under the tube holder. The bottom of the tube piece passes through the tube holder and the handle and can extend oppositely. A locking sleeve is fixed with the tube holder and provides an inner wall of the locking sleeve is provided with a boss including a guide inclined surface is formed on a first side and ascends spirally from the bottom to the top. The tube piece is provided with a first locking pin and a second locking pin and can move opposite to the tube holder and the handle in the vertical direction and keep the trend of extending oppositely: the first locking pin is propped against the guiding inclined surface, and the second locking pin keeps the trend of propping against the stop piece. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103735 | Contact Lens Travel Kit - A contact lens travel device having a flexible body is provided. The body of the device is configurable to a circular configuration wherein fasteners engaged with opposing ends of the body compressively engage the body encircled around an eyeglass case. So engaged, the device is positionable as a stand for a mirror at multiple angles above a support surface for a user to employ for contact lens insertion or removal from their eyes. A fluid container is engageable within a pocket of the body with a cap end of the container extending from the perimeter to allow for dispensing of eye drops therefrom without removal of the container from the pocket. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103736 | Luggage - Luggage as well as systems, devices, methodologies, and software for use with such luggage are disclosed. The luggage may include one or more compartments and lids that can be locked. The luggage may also include an identification device for obtaining information identifying a user and a computing device, such as a microcontroller or processor. The computing device may be configured to compare identification information with reference identification information to determine whether a user is authorized to access an interior of the luggage. Based on results of the comparison, the computing device may control a locking mechanism to unlock one or more of lids of the luggage to allow a user access to the interior of the luggage. The luggage may also include a GPS transceiver for tracking the luggage, a sensor for weighing the luggage, or a coupling mechanism to couple the luggage to another piece of luggage. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103737 | SECURE BAG - A secure bag incorporates a body, a zipper with two sliders, two zipper pullers attached to the two sliders respectively, and a plurality of secure holders attached to the body. Each zipper puller has an aperture. Each secure holder within the plurality of secure holders and the outer surface of the body form a hole. When the two pullers are positioned between two consecutive secure holders within the plurality of secure holders, and a shank of a secure bag lock extends through the two apertures and the two holes formed by the two consecutive secure holders and the body and wraps around a fixture, the bag is securely attached to the fixture. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103738 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STYLING HAIR - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for styling hair. A hair styling device is described with a cylindrical body comprising a semi-compressible core, a smooth layer surrounding the semi-compressible core, a proximal cylindrical top end, and a distal cylindrical boom end, wherein the distal cylindrical bottom end is parallel to the proximal cylindrical top end configured on each end of the cylindrical body. The hair styling device further comprises a strap comprising a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap is fixedly attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the proximal cylindrical top end and the second end of the strap is configured to be helically wound around the cylindrical body and removably attached to the cylindrical body adjacent to the distal cylindrical bottom end. Methods are described that allow use of the hair styling devices to dry hair and style hair either curled or straight. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103739 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - A hair styling device, a method of making such a hair styling device, and methods of styling hair and instructing others to style hair using such a hair styling device are provided. The hair styling device containing two configurations of stable mechanical shapes, such that the hair styling device is capable of physical transformation to hold and retain a bundle of receiving hair in a desired hair style by inserting hair into its formed loop and further applying force to transform it from a first linear stable shape to a second generally cylindrical shape. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103740 | ADJUSTABLE NO-SLIP HEADBAND - An adjustable athletic headband is provided with silicone strips applied to an inwardly facing surface of the headband for a non-slip engagement with the wearer's forehead and hair. The headband restricts movement on the wearer's head when engaged in athletic or rigorous activities due to the frictional engagement of the silicone material with the wearer's head and hair. An adjustable strap interconnects the ends of the headband for an adjustable holding tension around multiple sizes of heads. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103741 | HAIR DRYER HOLDER SYSTEM - The present invention is a hair dryer holder system that can automatically control the movements of a hair dryer mounted thereon in a desired distance according to the movements of the hair brush/comb during the hair styling operation. The hair dryer holder system is a computer aided pivoting device having a tracking system to track the movements of the hair brush/comb and pivot means to provide rotation on orthogonal pivot axis (x, y, or z axis), and can be used to allow the hair dryer mounted thereon to rotate with three degrees of freedom. The hair dryer holder system is programmable to align with the movements of the hair brush/comb in a desired distance and angle to achieve an automatic and hands free hair dryer. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103742 | DEODORANT DISPENSER - A deodorant dispenser having a tub including a sidewall and a rim. The sidewall defines an elongated slot. The dispenser also has a platform at least partially circumscribed by the sidewall. The dispenser also preferably includes a projection fixed to and extending outward from the platform through the elongated slot. The projection is moveable within the elongated slot to adjust the position of the platform with respect to the rim. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103743 | HAIR COLORING KIT AND METHODS OF USE AND DOING BUSINESS - A hair color retouch kit, components of the kit, and methods of use and doing business. The kit can include one or more mixing containers. In one embodiment, a mixing container provides a colorant compartment for sealingly or separately containing a custom hair coloring formulation and peroxide compartment for sealingly or separately containing peroxide. The mixing container(s) can be used by a professional hair colorist to provide a hair coloring client with custom hair coloring formulation and peroxide that can be mixed and applied by or for the client to hair regrowth that occurs after a hair coloring session with the professional. The kit can provide other components as desired, such as a mixing spatula, an applicator brush, and instructions for example. The kit can be packaged in attractive and efficient packaging, include indicia identifying the source of the kit, and be customized to promote the colorist, salon, or other entity. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103744 | Hanging Curling Iron Holder - This invention offers multiple uses as a curling iron storage device for both mobile and local purposes. It offers the ability for use while in hanging position. It is able to hang on rod shaped objects such as towel racks and hangers. It provides easy use in various environments because of its unique hanging features. This invention is fully functional while in hanging position. It hangs in closets in an open position for easy to access to irons when not in use. The storage invention rolls to a compact size for travel purposes. Prior art curling iron storage devices generally provide either mobile or local storage, but not both as exemplified in this invention. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103745 | POCKET WATER BOTTLE - A water bottle that can easily and comfortably fit in a user's pocket. The bottle has a plurality of rounded edges to allow the bottle to slide easily into a pocket or other small area. The cap of the bottle is such that bottle can be placed in an inverted manner (with cap down) on a surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103746 | FINGER PUPPET TOOTHBRUSH - A finger puppet toothbrush may include character features, such as an imitation animal body, arms, legs, teeth, eyes, tail, etc. The various character features may provide different brushing functions to the toothbrush. However, due to the disguised appearance of the functional features as character parts, small children may be enticed to use the toothbrush more willingly and develop proper dental hygiene. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103747 | ORAL CLEANING DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SHAPE AND ORAL CLEANING METHOD - An oral cleaning device comprises a body which carries a set of projections. An actuator device is associated with one or more of the projections in the form of an electroactive polymer structure for adjusting a position of the associated one or more projections. This enables dynamic control of the cleaning function. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103748 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A HAIR BRUSH AND HAIR BRUSHES MADE THEREFROM - There is provided a method of manufacture of a hair brush. The method has the steps, in the sequence of, i) forming a base layer in the form of a mesh by way of a first molding step, the base layer defining an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, made of a first material selected from a group consisting of polypropylene (PP), nylon, polyoxymethylene (POM) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and including a plurality of recesses with apertures at the upper surface, ii) forming a substrate layer for supporting bristles of the hair brush by a second molding step of overmoulding a finishing layer over the base layer, the finishing layer made of a second material; iii) installing the bristles to the substrate layer at the recesses through the apertures; and iv) assembling the substrate layer installed with the bristles to a casing of the hair brush. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103749 | BRUSH FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT TO THE EYELASHES AND/OR EYEBROWS, COMPRISING CUTOUTS - The present invention relates to a brush ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180103750 | ORAL CLEANING DEVICE - An oral cleaning device, which can vibrate an oral cleaning tool such as a tooth brush, a tongue brush or an interdental brush, is provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103751 | TOOTHBRUSH CAPABLE OF SEEING DENTAL PLAQUE - A toothbrush capable of seeing dental plaque comprises a main body, a detecting light source, a battery, and a control circuit. The main body includes a head and a handle. The head has a plurality of bristles and is replaceable relative to the handle. The detecting light source is arranged at the handle of the main body and emits a wavelength ranged from 400 nm to 700 nm. The battery and the control circuit are arranged at the handle of the handle of the main body. The control circuit is electrically connected with the battery and the detecting light source. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103752 | LIFTING DESKTOP WITH A COMPACT STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a lifting desktop with a compact structure, comprising a desktop platform, a base frame below the desktop platform, and two sets of support frame assemblies, assistance assemblies and locking assemblies which are symmetrically arranged on two sides between the base frame and the desktop platform, wherein the base frame comprises lower side-plates, and the desktop platform comprises upper side-plates; each of the support frame assemblies comprises two support legs which are pivoted to each other in scissors by a central pivot and spanned on two sides of the respective lower side-plate; each of the support legs has a fixed pivot end pivoted to the respective lower side-plate or upper side-plate and a free end movably connected to the opposite upper side-plate or lower side-plate on the same side. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103753 | FRAME FOR A TABLE OR DESK - The invention relates to a frame for supporting a top | 2018-04-19 |
20180103754 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND KIT REGARDING APPLICATION OF A METAL EDGE TO A SURFACE - A surface including a notch. The notch is defined by first and second surfaces, wherein the second surface extends at a non-zero angle with respect to the first surface. The surface includes a metal edge inserted entirely into a volume of space defined by the first and second surfaces and attached to the surface. The metal edge includes a first piece having a male connector. The metal edge further includes a second piece that includes a female connector that interconnects with the male connector, wherein when the male connector engages the female connector the second piece extends lengthwise along a direction at which the first piece extends. The metal edge further includes a front surface that faces away from the second surface and a rear surface that faces the second surface and covers a portion of the second surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103755 | SUSPENSION DEVICE - A suspension device for suspending a display unit comprises a fixation element for securing the suspension device to a support surface, and a plurality of suspension members for removably receiving the display unit and suspending the display unit from the fixation element. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103756 | OUTDOOR STRUCTURE AND METHODS - An outdoor structure includes a plurality of vertically extending walls joined together to form a standing structure surrounding an interior volume. Each of the walls includes a structural polymer panel and a veneer directly adhered to the structural polymer panel. The standing structure can be frameless and supportless. The standing structure can bear at least 90% of a load of the standing structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103757 | SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY - A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, and a reinforcing structure. The first rail includes a front end portion and a rear end portion. The second rail is displaceable with respect to the first rail. The reinforcing structure is located at the second rail. A portion of the reinforcing structure protrudes beyond the front end portion of the first rail when the second rail is displaced from a first position to a second position with respect to the first rail. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103758 | STABILIZING PANEL - A stabilizing mat includes a first surface configured to inhibit movement of items placed thereon. The first surface includes a plurality of first parallelogram areas and a plurality of depressions. Each of the first parallelogram areas includes one of the depressions at a center of the first parallelogram area. Each of the first parallelogram areas further includes four first parallelogram corners and four first parallelogram sides. Each of the first parallelogram corners of the first parallelogram areas includes a protruding peak. Each of the protruding peaks is separated from an adjacent one of the protruding peaks by a concavity. Each of the concavities defines one of the depressions. The mat also includes a second surface including a plurality of substantially flat areas configured to rest on a flat foundation to provide support to the items placed on the first surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103759 | CHAIR ARM ASSEMBLY - A chair assembly includes a back support arrangement including a back support arrangement, a seat support arrangement and a four-bar arrangement that includes a rearward end and a forward end that is adjustable between a raised and lowered positions, and an arm rest assembly adapted to support the arm of a seated user thereon and supported on the forward end of the four-bar arrangement, wherein the rearward end of the four-bar arrangement is pivotably supported from an arm support structure for pivotable movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis such that the forward end of the four-bar arrangement is moveable between a first position and second position located laterally outward from the first position, and wherein the substantially vertical pivot axis is located forwardly of a rearmost edge of an upwardly-facing surface of the seat support arrangement. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103760 | SEAT RECLINING DEVICE AND SEAT - Wobbling among components is reduced. The seat reclining device includes: outer rolling members ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180103761 | MECHANICAL EXTENDING LINKAGE AND SEATING UNIT COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides a mechanical extending linkage configured to be mounted in a seating unit capable of being movable between a retracted position and an extended position and comprising a seat, a backrest and extendable primary and secondary footrests. The mechanical extending linkage comprises a footrest assembly for extending and retracting the primary footrest and the secondary footrest, the footrest assembly comprising a primary footrest link, a secondary footrest link, and an intermediate link set having a first intermediate link, a second intermediate link, a third intermediate link and a fourth intermediate link; the footrest assembly is configured in such a manner that the secondary footrest link, the first intermediate link and the second intermediate link are arranged substantially parallel with the seat when the seating unit is in the retracted position. The present invention further provides a seating unit comprising the mechanical extending linkages. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103762 | CHAIR WITH POSITIONING MEMBER - A chair in one aspect of the present invention comprises a leg body and a seat body. The leg body comprises a support frame that supports the seat body. The seat body comprises a frame body and a sheet-like member stretched across the frame body. The frame body has a positioning member provided on a back surface thereof that positions the seat body to be in a seatable state. An amount of protrusion of the positioning member is defined so that the positioning member contacts the frame body while a lowest part of the sheet-like member at the time the sheet-like member is deformed when a user sits down on the seat body is located above a top of the support frame. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103763 | SEAT CUSHION - A seat cushion provided for supporting a sitting person, including a seat portion having an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface; a plurality of mutually spaced inclined grooves formed in the seat portion; wherein the inclined grooves extend along at least a portion of the distance between the upwardly facing surface and the downwardly facing surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103764 | TRAVEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for at least partially supporting a user's head is described. The support structure comprises a frame having a head engaging portion and a shoulder engaging portion, the shoulder engaging portion adapted to spread the load of the user's head over a user's shoulder, the frame being shaped to the contour of the user's body from the head engaging portion to the shoulder engaging portion. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103765 | HEADREST LIFTING MECHANISM - A headrest lifting mechanism is revealed. The headrest lifting mechanism is disposed on a seat back and including a lifting base, a bottom-side vertical support and an elastic positioning rod. A headrest is connected to an upper end of the bottom-side vertical support. A positioning end of the elastic positioning rod fixed on the bottom-side vertical support is moved downward into one of the slots of the lifting base owing to material elasticity when the bottom-side vertical support is assembled with the lifting base. Thus the bottom-side vertical support and the positioning end are slid and positioned together in the slots of the lifting base. The number of the parts is reduced and the assembly is simplified. This enables cost reduction and mass production. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103766 | Lumbar or Neck Support With Beverage Bottle - The present invention is (1) a lumbar support and/or (2) a neck support incorporating a water or liquid containing bottle for beverages. The invention devices are shaped to provide lumbar or neck support but retain a removable cap and a large internal volume for storage of a beverage. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103767 | Multi-Configurable Furniture System - A modular table comprising a main table body having a center portion, a mid-section which is disposed vertically underneath the main table body wherein the mid-section is adapted to provide vertical support to the main table body. An alternative embodiment of the table has a center portion of the main table body which is telescopically expandable allowing the mid-section to become vertically disposed. This telescopic expansion can be achieved using jack screws or rotatable mid-section. The table trunk is capable of housing a plurality of stools or chairs. The stools or chairs can be coupled together and, when placed end to end, provide a further base for the main table body due to a notch which is formed and which fits an extension which protrudes downwardly from the main table body. The main table body can also have a reversible table top which can be designed to be a gaming board or a bar top. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103768 | ADJUSTABLE BASE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180103769 | ADJUSTABLE BASE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided. | 2018-04-19 |