30th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150201642 | BULK PACKAGED, UNCOATED CHEWING GUM - Disclosed herein are unwrapped and uncoated chewing gum products exhibiting excellent stability when bulk packaged as loose units. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201643 | QUICK-SETTING STARCH IN STARCH GUMS - The current invention relates to the use of acid-thinned starch selected from the group consisting of tapioca starch, potato starch, corn starch, and mixtures thereof for the preparation of confectionery gums and the process for preparing the confectionery gums. A total setting time of less than 10 hours is feasible. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201644 | CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - Chewing gum compositions comprising a chewy cooked candy ingredient exhibit improved flavor release. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201645 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND DISPENSING ICE CREAMS - A machine for making and dispensing ice creams, comprises in combination: a container designed to contain a basic mixture for converting it into ice cream; a mixer and a refrigeration system, operatively associated with said container respectively for mixing said basic mixture and for cooling said basic mixture in such a way as to convert it, in the container, into ice cream; a control and operating unit, operatively associated with said refrigeration system for controlling activation and deactivation of said refrigeration system and for regulating its cooling thermal power at least between a first, production thermal power and a second, preservation thermal power which is lower than said first, production thermal power, said control and operating unit being designed to allow said refrigeration system to be activated at the second, preservation power when said container is substantially empty. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201646 | STABLE MIX OF INGREDIENTS FOR A FROZEN DESSERT - The invention relates to a shelf-or chilled-stable mix of food ingredients for the preparation of a frozen dessert, wherein i) the ingredients mix is in a non-frozen state and contained in an aseptic, closed, preferably sealed, packaging, and wherein ii) the ingredient mix comprises propylene glycol monoester of fatty acid, preferably propylene glycol monostearate (PGMS) as sole emulsifier or in combination with at least one further emulsifier for frozen desserts; iii) the salt content of the non-frozen mix is at least 70 mg/100 g product, and iiii) the non-frozen mix having a total solids content of less than 30%, preferably from 20 to 28%, and wherein optionally the ingredient mix may be aerated. The invention also relates to a method of making such a product. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201647 | FOOD PRODUCTS CONTAINING ZEIN, AND RELATED PROCESSES - Described are food compositions and methods of preparing food compositions, the food compositions containing a zein protein material that includes alpha-zein, beta-zein, and gamma-zein. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201648 | Method Of Improving Animal Tissue Quality By Supplementing The Animal Diet With Mixed Tocotrienols - A novel method for improving the meat quality of an animal is provided. The method comprises feeding the animal a diet supplemented with mixed tocotrienols in an amount effective to improve the meat quality. The mixed tocotrienols may be fed alone or in combination with other antioxidants, such as other plant phenolics, alpha lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine. The method may be practiced on non-ruminants and ruminants. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201649 | ALGAL-BASED ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITION, ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an animal feed composition comprising one or more grains in an amount totaling 50-70% w/w of the composition; a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition; algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition; an oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition; an inorganic phosphate source in an amount totaling up to 1.5% w/w of the composition; a sodium source in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition; and one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of lysine, threonine, isoleucine, tryptophan, and methionine in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition. Also disclosed are an animal feed supplement, methods of feeding animals, methods of improving the feed efficiency of an animal, and an improvement to animal feed. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201650 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT - Dietary supplements used as a horse calming supplement can include a calcium coordinated compound. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201651 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR KILN DRYING OF MATERIAL FOR KILN DRYING - The invention relates to a method for kiln drying of material for kiln drying or kilning material, especially cereals, pseudocereals, oilseeds or legumes, and to an apparatus especially for conduction of the method, wherein the method includes, as process steps, provision of kilning material to be treated on a tray ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201652 | EDIBLE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS INDICATIVE OF CONSUMPTION SAFETY - An edible, solid-based, temperature-sensitive composition is for use in uncooked foods to indicate food safety from harmful pathogens. The composition has a sharp melting point such that it undergoes an irreversible and visible physical transition change at temperatures from about 60° C. to 80° C. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201653 | LOW SWELLING STARCH - This invention pertains to low swelling starches and their use as food texture modifiers. The invention further pertains to the method of using low swelling starches as fat substitutes in foods. The low swelling starches provide opacity, mouth-coating, and creaminess to foods. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201654 | HYDROTHERMALLY MODIFIED STARCH - A process for producing thermally inhibited starch is described resulting in a viscostable starch product. The process comprises providing an alkaline starch having a pH, when measured in a 20% (w/v) aqueous dispersion, between 9.1 and 11.2, adjusting the water content of the starch to between 2 and 22 wt. %, heating the starch between 130 and 190° C., especially between 140 and 180° C., for a sufficient time and at a sufficient pressure for the inhibition of the starch to be initiated before the water content has reached a level of 1 wt. % and before the pH has reached a value of 9, continuing heating the starch between 140 and 190° C. until viscostability is achieved, and cooling and optionally further processing the starch. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201655 | Oil And Fat Replacing Purees - Mixes, compositions, foodstuffs, and other consumables are disclosed which replace oil, shortening, butter and other fats, as well as sugar, with vegetable puree. In an aspect, a food preparation, namely a baked good, is disclosed comprising pumpkin puree and an effective amount of natural vegetable or fruit sweetener. In an aspect, the puree composition is chosen to supply one serving of vegetables per food preparation serving (e.g., one muffin). The puree composition replaces up to 100 percent of the fats and up to 100 percent of the added sugar utilized to otherwise prepare the food preparations. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201656 | EXTRUDED FOOD - Extruded food puffs comprising sweet potato have a density between 0.15 and 0.52 g/cm | 2015-07-23 |
20150201657 | Method for the Manufacture of Larger Particle Forms of Low Sodium Salts - A method for producing a low sodium salt composition, including aspects for producing fraction(s) of a selectable particle size is provided. Millable particles can be produced. The method does not require agglomeration to obtain larger-sized solids. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201658 | High Saturated Fat Mayonnaise - A mayonnaise product in which the oil phase includes a combination of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil and a saturated fat such as butter oil, coconut oil, or palm oil, and further incombination with a high oleic oil. The MCT and high oleic oil reduces crystallization of the saturated fat when cooled, and consequently this improves emulsion stability. The oil phase preferably comprises at least about 70 or 75% saturated fat and less than 7%, 10% or 15% linoleic acid (omega-6), which provides exceptionally high resistance to lipid oxidation. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201659 | HUE-CONTROLLED -CAROTENE FORMULATIONS - The present invention is directed to a water-dispersible colorant formulation comprising a mixture of (a) a solid-in-liquid dispersion of one or more carotenoids with (b) a liquid-in-liquid dispersion of one or more carotenoids, wherein the average particle size in said solid-in-liquid dispersion is less than about 600 nm, wherein the average droplet size of the liquid-in-liquid dispersion is less than about 200 nm, and wherein the carotenoids are selected from the group consisting of β-carotene and lutein. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201660 | Extraction Method - The present invention relates to a process for producing an extract derived from sugar cane, the process comprising: i) mixing a sugar cane derived product with ethanol to produce an extraction mixture comprising at least about 50% v/v ethanol; ii) allowing a precipitate to form in the extraction mixture; iii) removing the precipitate from the extraction mixture to obtain a supernatant; and iv) removing ethanol from the supernatant to produce the extract derived from sugar cane. The present invention further relates to extracts produced according to the process of the invention. The invention also relates to the use of such extracts in a method of lowering the available calorific value of a food or beverage, in treating or preventing disease, and as a nutritional supplement, dietary supplement, sports nutrition product, food coating or pharmaceutical product. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201661 | BAMBOO EXTRACTS, COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for improving the health of humans and animals, including lowering body weight and reducing fat in a human or an animal, and for improving food quality of animals. More particularly, the present invention is a phytosterol-containing extract derived from bamboo that lowers body weight by reducing or inhibiting body weight and reducing fat. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201662 | HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOOD CONTAINING PEDIOCOCCUS ACIDILACTICI J9, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a food composition prepared by co-culturing | 2015-07-23 |
20150201663 | PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE - The present invention relates to a protein hydrolysate, wherein the hydrolysate has a percentage of peptides having a histidine residue at the C-terminal end of at least 10 wt % of the total peptide content of the protein hydrolysate and a process for preparing the protein hydrolysate. The invention further relates to a food or feed product comprising the protein hydrolysate. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201664 | CUSTOM SHAPED HOT DOGS, SAUSAGES, OR OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREFOR - The disclosure is related to custom shaped hot dogs, sausages, or other food products, manufacturing systems, and methods therefor. Hot dogs can be manufactured in different shapes and sizes. During manufacturing, a hot dog mixture can be placed into a mold, which can be made in a variety of geometric configurations. The hot dog mixture can cook in the molds, taking on the shape of the mold. The resulting food product can be distributed with the mold in place (such as a sausage casing) or removed. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201665 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITION INCLUDING CARBONATED SOLUTION - The present invention is directed to a therapeutic composition including an active therapeutic ingredient combined with a liquid or solution based carbonated beverage. The invention as described details the use or administration of the therapeutic composition so as to treat a variety of ailments. The present invention is also directed to a method of administering the therapeutic composition to an individual for the purposes of alleviating an ailment. In a further arrangement, the therapeutic composition is provided to a user as a pre-packaged volume containing a single effective dose of the therapeutic agent. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201666 | EXTRACTOR FOR PRODUCING ENHANCED QUALITY PULP AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An extractor may include first and second cups being relatively moveable for compressing a fruit therebetween during extraction. A first cutter is associated with the first cup and includes a first cutter base having at least one base opening therein, and a first cutting blade extending outwardly from the first cutter base to define an interior passageway in communication with the at least one base opening. In other words, the extractor may include a windowed cutter. The extractor may also include a strainer tube coupled to the second cup and having longitudinally extending, slotted openings therein. The slotted openings may each have a width in a range of 0.03 to 0.05 inches, or more preferably, 0.035 to 0.045 inches. The strainer tube may be used without the windowed cutter. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201667 | MASTICATING SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE FROM FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PULP - The present invention relates to a masticating separator for separating fruit or vegetable juice from fruit or vegetable pulp. The masticating separator comprises a housing ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201668 | JUICE EXTRACTION DEVICES WITH HOLLOW JUICE EXTRACTION SCREW - A juice extraction device for extracting juice from food includes a hollow juice extraction screw capable of being rotated along an axis and having a food inlet through which food enters the juice extraction device; a mesh filter for separating the juice from the food, the mesh filter encompassing the juice extraction screw; and a housing encompassing the mesh filter. The provision of a hollow juice extraction screw can minimize the length of the device while maintaining juicing efficiency. This feature also allows the device to be placed vertically, such that various components, including the juice exit, may be located at the bottom position for improved efficiency and convenience. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201669 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FLAVORANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS - A process for producing flavorants made or derived from tobacco or, more generally, made or derived from any biomass derived from any one or more species of genus | 2015-07-23 |
20150201670 | Smoking Article - A smoking article, such as a cigarette, comprises a lighting end and a mouth end. The smoking article possesses an aerosol-generation system that includes (i) a heat generation segment, and (ii) an aerosol-generating region or segment. A mouth end piece segment can be located at the mouth end of the smoking article. A segment of tobacco cut filler, gathered tobacco paper, or other type of flavor source material, can be positioned between the mouth end piece segment and the aerosol-generation segment. Optionally, segment composed of tobacco cut filler can be positioned so as to provide a lighting end segment. The smoking article possesses an overwrap (e.g., a single paper overwrap) that extends over the longitudinally extending surface of the mouth end piece segment, the aerosol generation segment, at least a portion of the length of the heat generation segment, any segment located between the mouth end piece and aerosol generation segments, and at least a portion of the length of the optional lighting end segment. Alternatively, the smoking article possesses an overwrap (e.g., a single paper overwrap) that extends over the longitudinally extending surface of the aerosol-generating segment, at least a portion of the length of the heat generation segment, at least a portion of any segment located downstream from the aerosol-generating segment, and at least a portion of the length of the optional lighting end segment, thereby forming a cigarette rod; and the cigarette rod is connected or attached to a filter element using a tipping type of material and arrangement. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201671 | CIGARETTE PAPER ADDITIVE HAVING HARM REDUCTION FUNCTION AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A cigarette paper additive having harm reduction function and application thereof are provided. The additive contains alkali metal salts of butane tetracarboxylic acid or cyclobutane tetracarboxylic acid which are prepared by reacting the butane tetracarboxylic acid or cyclobutane tetracarboxylic acid with alkali. The application thereof is evenly adding the aqueous additive solution at different concentrations to cigarette paper by a metering rod-type film transfer sizing machine in a sizing section of the cigarette paper production, and the produced cigarette paper is used for cigarette production that can effectively reduce release of CO, phenol and tar in the mainstream smoke, and has better effects of harm reduction and tar reduction. The method of the invention is easy, does not need to alter the existing cigarette paper production process, and has low cost and higher industrial application value. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201672 | CIGAR BAND - This disclosure provides a cigar band comprising two annular-shaped halves, a clasp mechanism, a hinge mechanism, and at least one spring mechanism. The clasp mechanism is along one side edge of each annular-shaped half and is configured to allow for the separation and union of the two halves along the one side edge. The hinge mechanism is along the opposing side edge of each annular-shaped half and is configured to allow for the movement of the two halves about an axis. The cigar band also has at least one spring mechanism attached to at least one annular-shaped half. The cigar band is configured to open about the axis and maintain a cigar within the space defined by the two annular-shaped halves as a result of the pressure of the at least one spring mechanism once the cigar band is closed. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201673 | Humidity Controlled Cigar Package - The invention generally pertains to a humidity controlled package for a cigar. A foil package configured to be air tight and sealed from the environment is provided to create a humidity controlled environment within the package. A humidity control device located within the humidity controlled environment is provided and configured to maintain the humidity level within the humidity controlled environment at a predetermined level. A cedar spill is located within the humidity controlled environment, sufficiently sized to assist the humidity control device in the maintaining of the humidity level within the humidity controlled environment at a predetermined level. And finally, at least one cigar is placed within the humidity controlled environment. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201674 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED STORAGE OF AEROSOL PRECURSOR COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to electronic smoking articles exhibiting improved moisture control of a reservoir contained therein. The reservoir can be formed of fibrous materials, such as cellulose acetate fiber, thermoplastic fiber, non-thermoplastic fiber, or a combination thereof. The disclosure further provides methods for forming electronic smoking articles and methods of packaging electronic smoking articles (including cartridges thereof) so as to improve moisture control of the reservoir. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201675 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION DEVICE - An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell and a vaporizer, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heater and a vaporization cavity, wherein the vaporizer further comprises an airflow channeler configured, in use, to channel airflow over the heater. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201676 | PORTABLE CHARGING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A portable charging device for an electronic cigarette includes: a main body having a first seat part electrically connected to a battery of an electronic cigarette, and a second seat part electrically connected to a smoke generating part of the electronic cigarette; a cap detachably attached to the main body and covering an inhaling bit of the smoke generating part, and sterilizing the inhaling bit; and an operation unit electrically connected to the first seat part, the second seat part, and the cap, and controlling the charging of the battery, the operation of the smoke generating part, and the sterilization of the electronic cigarette. Thus, the portable charging device can easily generate smoke while charging the battery of the electronic cigarette and can sterilize the electronic cigarette during a process of charging the battery of electronic cigarette. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201677 | SMOKING CESSATION DEVICE - A smoking cessation device for use in nicotine replacement therapy includes an imitation smoking implement with a body sized and shaped substantially identical to a conventional smoking implement chosen from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, a cigar, and a pipe. The device also includes one or more nicotine replacement modules removably disposed at one end of the body, the one or more nicotine replacement modules removable from the imitation smoking implement by a user to ingest said nicotine replacement modules as part of a nicotine replacement therapy. Optionally, a plurality of said imitation smoking implements can be held in a package sized and shaped to resemble a conventional box of cigarettes, cigarillos or cigars. Said imitation smoking implement can be held by the user in their hands or lips while consuming the one or more nicotine replacement modules to simulate a conventional smoking ritual. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201678 | Apparel with Safety Handles - The invention features apparel having a safety assembly featuring adjustable handles. The handles move along tracks and can be positioned to be grasped by a passenger on a vehicle. A latch mechanism unlocks the handles and allows them to move along the tracks. Handles feature a catch mechanism that locks into an opening along the track helping to secure the handles in position. When a vehicle operator wears the apparel, the passenger can grasp the handles to position himself accordingly and safely on a vehicle, such as a motorcycle. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201679 | Pushup Jeans and Related Production Process - The invention provides a pair of pushup jeans and a production process thereof. The pushup jeans comprise jeans and fusible interlining, each pant leg comprises a front panel and a back panel, the fusible interlining is disposed on the back panel and adhered close to the bottom and outside of hip; a fusible interlining is disposed on the inside of the front panel and opposite to the fusible interlining of the back panel; the fusible interlining has an arc-shaped portion, and the arc-shaped portion is recessed downwards. The outer edge of the fusible interlining is aligned with the outer edges of the front panel and back panel. The distance between the position extending 2-15 cm downwards from the crotch and the lower edge of the waistband is the length of the fusible interlining. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201680 | MATERNITY COAT - A maternity coat includes a jacket portion and a front panel portion. The jacket portion has lateral sides adapted to be fastened to each other. The front panel portion has a wide end, a narrow end, an outer layer and an inner lining. The outer layer is laterally expandable between a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The inner lining is laterally elastic between the first and second lateral sides. The front panel is further fastenable to the jacket portion in at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration a first side of the front panel is fastened with the first side of the jacket portion, a second side of the front panel is fastened with a second side of the jacket portion, and the wide end of the front panel is aligned with a waist end of the jacket portion. The front panel further defines a first bump proximate a waist area of the jacket portion and the inner lining is located about the waist area. In the second configuration the first side of the panel is fastened with the second side of the jacket portion, the second side of the front panel is fastened with a first side of the jacket portion, and the narrow end of the front panel is aligned with the waist end of the jacket portion. The front panel further defines a second bump proximate the chest area of the jacket and the inner lining covers the chest area. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201681 | Shade Shirt - Outdoor apparel with a head cover and hand covers protect the wearer from the sun and other outdoor elements. The outdoor apparel comprises material that is resistant to ultraviolet light, traps heat, and is water wicking. The outdoor apparel further comprises a body and sleeves for additional protection from the elements. The hand covers are attached to the sleeves, which are attached to the body. The head cover may comprise an upper cover and a lower cover and be attached to the body. Together the body, head cover, sleeves, and hand covers protect the wearer from the sun and elements while participating in outdoor activities. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201682 | SWIM SUIT, PARTICULARLY FOR COMPETITION SWIMMING - A swim suit ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201683 | Heat Insulation Structure - Described are heat insulation structures for a garment. The heat insulation structure includes at least one first insulation element having a first uncompressed shape, at least one second insulation element having a second uncompressed shape that is different than the first uncompressed shape, and a contact area formed when the first uncompressed shape contacts the second uncompressed shape. The second uncompressed shape is deformable through pressure applied by a wearer's body when the garment is worn, which increases a size of the contact area. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201684 | Frostbite protection strips - A method and product for reducing the risk of frostbite on the cheeks and nose while simultaneously providing a promotional opportunity is provided. The solution offers two thermal insulating strips for each cheek and one strip sized to conformingly fit over the nose. The two strips for the cheeks are applied about one-quarter of an inch below the eyes. The nose strip adheres directly to the contour of one's nose, in an air-tight nature and extends from the root to the tip with substantial surface area to cover the lateral sides. The backbone of the strips is a tight weave thermal insulating fabric which provides warmth. The fabric is laminated to a backing of low density polyethylene, which protects from moisture and high winds. The adhesive is hypoallergenic and is designed to hold firmly, but to remove easily without damaging the skin. The strips can be branded for promotional opportunities. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201685 | Padding System for Medical Clothing - A knee padding for scrub pants may include a base layer having a first surface area and a plurality of intermediate layers wherein each one of the intermediate layers has a progressively larger surface area than the intermediate layer proximate the base layer, thus forming a stepped pyramid-like padding. The padding may form a knee pad and be secured to scrub pants with stitching creating a uniform pattern. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201686 | MODIFIABLE GARMENT WITH ADHESIVE SEAM - Garments come in different clothing styles. An apparatus is disclosed including a modifiable wearable garment. The garment includes a plurality of garment portions and an adhesive seam joining the garment portions. At least one of the garment portions can be removed and replaced with a second similar garment portion. According to one embodiment, the modifiable garment exhibits different styles based upon which garment portions are attached to the garment. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201687 | CONFIGURABLE GARMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - A configurable garment capable of being worn in a plurality of positions on a user, one of the plurality of positions including a combination of a scarf and a headband, wherein the configurable garment is formed from a unitary body section of material that includes at least two closed loop sections coupled together by a connection, the connection including at least one seam, is provided. An associated method is also provided. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201688 | TIE GARMENT ARTICLE - There is provided a tie garment article comprising a tie body having a first end portion and a second end portion; and a loop member being slidably coupled to a rear surface of the tie body, the loop member being dimensioned to receive the second end portion of the tie body and for retention therein when received, the loop member being slidable in a longitudinal direction of the tie body. There is also provided methods for wearing a tie garment article and methods for fabricating a tie garment article. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201689 | GARMENT ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM - The disclosure provides a system for engaging and keeping an individual's garment confined. The device comprises at least one engagement clip comprising an interior and exterior surface, a channel extending between the interior surface and exterior surface, at least one anchor positionable within the engagement clip to define a space between the engagement clip and anchor for engaging the garment, and a belt ledge retainer to at least partially retain a belt in close proximity to the engagement clip. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201690 | ARTIFICIAL FLOWER MADE OF SOAP - An object of the present invention is to achieve an artificial soap flower which does not lose its shape when only partly used and a flower bath or a petal bath which does not produce garbage. The petals made of a soap material constituting a flower are separately prepared one by one, and the petals are adhered with a highly hydrophilic adhesive to create the artificial flower. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201691 | Hair extension foundation cap with hair attachment template and hair protection insulation - The hair extension foundation cap with hair attachment template and hair protection insulation is a base worn on the head to which a wearer attaches pre-made hair wefts for the purpose of hair extension without affecting the natural hair. The template to guide hair attachment is printed, marked or woven to the foundation cap. The hair protection insulation is made of moisture resistant paper and lines the inner cap base to prevent bonding adhesives used for attaching hair wefts to base from coming in contact with a wearer's natural hair. One embodiment of the invention has a pre-attached anti-stress nape component and a crown hair part component. The device also has an antiskid tabs component that support and retains the light weight stretchable mesh base to a head without retention adhesives, clips, sew-on retentions or abrasive hard surfaces that can cause damage to a wearer's hair. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201692 | FALSE EYELASH APPARATUS AND METHODS - False eyelash apparatus and methods for applying false eyelashes. A false eyelash holder for holding a false eyelash has a support member for supporting the false eyelash and is adjustable to cause inversion of the false eyelash from a convex shape to a substantially concave shape. An inverter-loader device is configured to receive the holder and operable to adjust the holder to cause the false eyelash inversion. An applicator for applying an inverted false eyelash to an eyelid may have a unitary structure or may be a clamp for gripping the inverted false eyelashes. The applicator is operable to carry the inverted false eyelash for allowing the applicator to roll the false eyelash lengthways onto an eyelid and allowing the rolling false eyelash to release from the applicator. The applicator may be disposable. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201693 | HOOD - A hood includes a head-covering portion sized and shaped to at least partially cover a head of a user, leaving a face of the user exposed and a collar portion coupled to and extending downward from a rear portion of the head-covering portion, the collar portion not being coupled to any other garment. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201694 | STRETCHABLE, FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC PATCH FOR MONITORING IMPACTS AND OTHER EVENTS - This invention comprises a stretchable electronic patch for monitoring impacts and other events. The stretchable, flexible electronic impact monitor patch includes geometric patterning of the substrate which enables stretching and flexing of the patch while leaving substrate regions at low strain for placement of electronic components, sensors and interconnects, maintaining electrical function during stretching and flexing. The stretchable, flexible, conformable patch enables wearability of the patch. In addition to monitoring impact events, other sensors may be incorporated for monitoring temperature, pressure, moisture, motion, location and other parameters. The patch may further possess an adhesive backing for adhering the patch to the head, the body or the object. The patch may take the form factor of a bandaid or bandage for comfortable wearing directly on the human body. The patch may also be coated to enhance comfort and also protect against moisture, water, and other environmental factors. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201695 | SHOCK ABSORBING PROTECTIVE MASK - The shock absorbing protective mask of the present invention comprises a cap body, a grid frame, at least one cushion shock absorber, and at least one pivot member. The cap body has a receiving space and a front opening, connected to each other. The grid frame is assembled on the cap body and covers the front opening. The cushion shock absorber has a body and a piston rod. The body is combined with the cap body. The piston rod is slidably attached to the body and slides relative to the body. The pivot member has a first member and a second member, pivotally connected to each other, the first member is connected to the grid frame. The second member is connected to the piston rod. Thereby, the shock absorbing protective mask indeed achieves the purpose of improving the shock absorbing effect in order to avoid injuries to the user. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201696 | VISOR AND COMBINATION THEREOF WITH A PROTECTIVE HELMET - Visor for a protective helmet, having two retaining arms ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201697 | Combination Sock and Shoe - A combination sock and shoe is provided with a sock including an interior; a sole secured to a lower portion of the sock; and at least one strap each having both ends secured to the sole by crossing the sock. The combination sock and shoe can prevent a wearer from slipping in walking. Further, it is durable. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201698 | SNOWSHOE WITH DOUBLE HINGE BINDING - A snowshoe comprises a frame defining a periphery of the snowshoe. A deck is secured in a stretched state to the frame, a cutout being defined in the deck. A binding is connected to at least one of the frame and the deck and being aligned with the cutout in the deck. A footwear support portion is adapted to receive footwear of a wearer and being pivotable relative to the deck along a pivoting range so as to allow a tip of the footwear to plunge through the cutout below a plane of the deck. An unbiased hinge is between the frame and/or the deck and the footwear support portion to allow unbiased movement of the footwear support portion in a proximal portion of the pivoting range. A biased hinge is between the frame and/or the deck and the footwear support portion to allow biased movement of the footwear support portion in a distal portion of the pivoting range. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201699 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR A CLEAT AND BASE ASSEMBLY - A cleat and base assembly for permitting blind alignment and engagement to one another. The cleat is disposed on an underside of a shoe sole and includes a forward cleat engagement edge and a rearward cleat engagement edge displaced at a distance along a longitudinal axis of the shoe sole. The base assembly can be provided on a bicycle pedal and includes a forward base engagement edge and a rearward base engagement edge configured to releasably retain or couple the forward and rearward cleat engagement edges, respectively. A pair of guides are disposed at angles relative to the longitudinal axis of the shoe sole, the pair of guides converging at opposing sides of one of the forward or rearward clear engagement edges to permit blind alignment and engagement of the cleat to the base assembly. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201700 | VENTILATING SHOE CAPABLE OF BEING PUMPED BY USING OUTSOLE - Provided is a ventilated shoe. The shoe includes an upper. An outsole has an upper edge end provided on an upper sole part, an air chamber provided inside the upper edge end, and an ascending and descending edge surface provided on an outer edge of a lower sole part in such a way as to be inclined outwards and upwards from a bottom surface, the outer edge of the lower sole part being provided under the upper edge end to be opposite thereto. An insole is secured to the upper edge end to cover a top of the air chamber, with a plurality of ventilation holes being formed in a front portion thereof. A backflow prevention valve prevents outside air supplied to the air chamber from flowing backwards. An air inlet pipe supplies the outside air to the backflow prevention valve. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201701 | Foot Protection Device for Insertion into a Sandal to Minimize Pressure and Irritations on the Top and Front Portions of the Foot - A foot protection device for insertion into a sandal, the sandal having a plurality of straps that run across the front and top area of the foot that may apply excess pressure and cause irritations to the foot, the foot protection device comprising, (a) an insole that lays upon and covers the sandal sole, (b) a foot band member positioned below the sandal straps and above the top of the foot and for the foot band member to have sufficient thickness and surface hardness to absorb the sandal strap stresses applied to the top of the foot and to thereby redistribute these stresses over the foot band member surface area to minimize any strap excess pressure and irritations to the top of the foot, and (c) a means for attaching each of the foot band member opposing ends to one of each of the insole opposing sides. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201702 | Insole for Relief of Over-Pronation and Knee Joint Stress - An insole for placement inside a shoe for use in reducing over-pronation, associated misalignment of the patella (knee cap), and knee joint stress of a user. The insole has a top sheet and a support base cushion. The support base cushion has a forefoot mid-cushion area that extends from a toe end to a metatarsal area of the insole and an arch to heel area that extends from a metatarsal area to a heel end of the insole. The insole has a forefoot cushion secured to the forefoot mid-cushion area. The insole also has a medial support cradle, which reduces over-pronation and knee stresses, a lateral support cradle, which provides a side support to help reduce stress on the knee, and a heel cushion, which acts in cooperation with the medial support cradle to resist excessive pronation, all secured to the bottom of the support base cushion in the arch to heel area. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201703 | ARCH-SUPPORTING SOCK - The present invention relates generally to an arch-supporting sock in which proper curvature of the arch is reinforced and strain on the leg, arch, and greater foot area is decreased, comprising a first region having a first elasticity coefficient and a second region, roughly encompassing the arch of the foot, having a second elasticity coefficient, wherein the second region provides greater structural support than the first region and the second elasticity coefficient is lower than the first elasticity coefficient. The arch-supporting sock may further comprise one or more perimetric boundaries between the first and the second region, each boundary comprising a perimetric elasticity coefficient, wherein one or more perimetric boundaries has a perimetric elasticity coefficient less than the first and second elasticity coefficients. The sock is likely to comprise non-interchangeable left or right socks with the arch support assemblage residing on the inner half of the sock. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201704 | SOLE PART - The invention relates to a sole component for a shoe suitable for use with different heels. The sole component comprises a front, a middle and a rear sole portion and comprises a mechanism for adjusting the sole curvature in a transition region between the front and the middle sole portion. The mechanism comprises a rotatable supporting element which is provided in such a way that it may have a first angular position which causes a first sole curvature in the transition region and a second angular position which causes a second sole curvature in the transition region, wherein the first sole curvature is different from the second sole curvature. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201705 | Article With Coloring Layer And Control Surface Layer - An article, such as an article of footwear or an article of apparel, includes an upper having a gradient-like coloring pattern. The article further includes protruding elements configured in a pattern that corresponds to the coloring pattern. The article may have a layered structure including a base layer, a coloring ink layer and a layer of protruding elements. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201706 | Safety Boot with Protective Layer - Safety footwear manufactured in a foamed plastic material with an additional protective outer layer, and having three-dimensionally shaped inserts provided therein is disclosed. The protective outer layer provides the safety footwear with improved cleanliness and durability, enabling it to be used in extreme environments. A method for manufacturing the footwear is also disclosed. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201707 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING MULTIPLE BRAIDED STRUCTURES - A method of making an article of footwear and a resulting article of footwear are described. An article of footwear includes an upper with a first braided structure, a second braided structure, and an overlay system. The overlay system is bonded to the first braided structure and the overlay system is bonded to the second braided structure. The overlay system may be more resistant to stretching than the first braided structure and the overlay system may be more resistant to stretching than the second braided structure. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201708 | Tassel Apparatus For Penny Loafers - A tassel apparatus adapted to be used with a penny loafer to transform the penny loafer into a tassel loafer. The tassel apparatus comprises a base member and at least one tassel secured to the base member. The base member is sized and configured to be readily inserted into and readily removed from a penny-receiving slot of the penny loafer such that the penny loafer is readily transformable between a penny loafer configuration and a tassel loafer configuration. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201709 | DIVERGENCE DETECTION OF A SHOE BITE LINE - Systems and methods are provided for collecting three-dimensional surface data of a lasted shoe upper that is mated with a sole that is configured for the lasted upper. The mated three-dimensional data is used with three-dimensional data of the lasted shoe upper in an unmated configuration with the sole to determine a location of an edge defined by the intersection of the lasted upper and the sole when mated. The bite line identifies an edge where the upper and a sole assembly will intersect on a finished shoe, which may represent a bounding line for application of adhesive to the lasted upper for boding the sole thereto. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201710 | ADJUSTABLE SURFACE FOR USE IN MANUFACTURING SHOE PARTS - Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by executing various shoe-manufacturing processes in an automated manner. For example, shoe parts may be retrieved and temporarily assembled according to preset relative positions to form part stacks. The part stacks may be retrieved with the relative positioning of the shoe parts being maintained and placed at a stitching machine for more permanent attachment via stitching of the parts to form a shoe assembly. Movement during stitching of a conveyance mechanism that transfers the part stack from the stacking surface to the stitching machine and movement of a needle associated with the stitching machine may be controlled by a shared control mechanism such that the movements are synchronized with respect to one another. Vision systems may be leveraged to achieve movement and position information between and at machines and locations. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201711 | AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY AND STITCHING OF SHOE PARTS - Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by executing various shoe-manufacturing processes in an automated manner. For example, shoe parts may be retrieved and temporarily assembled according to preset relative positions to form part stacks. The part stacks may be retrieved with the relative positioning of the shoe parts being maintained and placed at a stitching machine for more permanent attachment via stitching of the parts to form a shoe assembly. Movement during stitching of a conveyance mechanism that transfers the part stack from the stacking surface to the stitching machine and movement of a needle associated with the stitching machine may be controlled by a shared control mechanism such that the movements are synchronized with respect to one another. Vision systems may be leveraged to achieve movement and position information between and at machines and locations. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201712 | INVISIBLE MAGNETIC TIE CLIP AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A tie clip system including a tie including a front blade, wherein the front blade includes a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion includes a front rear face, wherein the rear portion includes a front face and back rear face, a rear blade; and a tie clip including a first arm located between the front rear face and the front face, a second arm connected to the first arm at a hinge, wherein the second arm is located between the back rear face and the rear blade, a biasing element biasing the first arm towards contact with the second arm, a first magnetic element connected to the second arm, and a second magnetic element magnetically securing the rear blade between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201713 | BUCKLE - A buckle having an excellent design property is provided. [Solution] In a buckle for a belt in which a socket member and a plug member engage with each other, a buckle | 2015-07-23 |
20150201714 | Side Release Buckle - A side release buckle includes: a plug; and a socket, the plug including: a base; a pair of legs; and engaging portions, the socket including: a body; an insertion opening; a housing space; engaged portions; and a pair of guide surfaces. The guide surfaces, which are formed on an inner surface of the housing space and extend in an insertion direction of the legs while being opposed to each other, each include: a squeezing portion formed continuously with corresponding one of the engaged portions; and a guiding portion formed between the squeezing portion and the insertion opening. An interval between the guiding portions-near the engaged portions is wider than an interval between the squeezing portions near the engaged portions. An inclination angle of each guiding portion to an insertion direction of the plug is smaller than an inclination angle of each of the squeezing portion to the insertion direction. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201715 | MULTIGRIP TOUCH CLOSURE FASTENERS - Specialized tape and tape-built articles help reduce problems such as load slippage, odd or varying load sizes, or the inconvenience of knots. A touch closure fastening means allows users to releasably fasten together different portions of the article. Example touch closure fastening means include hooks, mushroom heads, loops, a mat, or nanofibers. Some articles include a tape which is laned, striped, staggered, mottled, spiraled around a core, and/or braided; some include multiple tapes braided with one another. Some articles include suture material, polypropylene, nylon, or a para-aramid synthetic fiber in a tape substrate. Some articles include a grip strip to facilitate multigripping—not only does the article releasably fasten to itself, it also restricts movement of a load or other work piece. A grip strip and a tape can be spiraled or braided together. The grip strip has a mechanical indentation grip, or an adhesion grip, for example. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201716 | SPACED MULTI-RIB ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a one piece multi-rib fastener including at least two groups of ribs, each rib with one or more hooks, wherein the groups are separated by a space less than the width of the maximum number of ribs within one of the groups. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201717 | Modified Adhesive Zipper Device - A modified adhesive zipper device. The device has two flexible stringers with rows of teeth and an adhesive substance coated on the flexible stringers. The device has a slider and one or two pull tabs for actuation of the slider. The device has stopping means that inhibit the ability of the pull tabs to rotate away from the longitudinal axis of the device, and thereby prevent contact between the pull tabs and the adhesive substance coated on the flexible stringers. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201718 | Waterproof Slide Fastener - In a waterproof slide fastener, fastener elements are formed using a synthetic resin which contains a silicone resin or a fluorine-based resin, and a water repellant agent is applied to waterproof tapes and the fastener elements and hence, the waterproof slide fastener can exhibit a water-repellent effect brought about by the waterproof tapes and a water-repellent effect brought about by the fastener elements. Accordingly, it is possible to properly prevent the intrusion of a liquid through a gap formed between the left and right fastener elements and a gap formed between the fastener element and the waterproof tape. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201719 | FLESH TUNNEL FINDING, DANGLE JEWELRY AND METHOD - A finding used with dangle jewelry configured to attach to a flesh tunnel with a center bore inserted into a body part. The finding includes a continuous, single wire shaped and bent forming two longitudinally aligned post configured to be inserted into the opposite end openings of a center bore. The sections of the wire located inward and adjacent to the posts form an earlobe extending section that extends downward over the front and rear surfaces of the earlobe. Formed centrally on the wire is a compression ring includes two opposite side elements located on opposite sides of the finding's longitudinal axis when attached to the flesh tunnel. Each side element is integral with a leg formed on the opposite side of the earlobe. A decorative jewelry element attaches to the compression ring. During use, the user presses the two side elements inward which force the posts apart to allow the dangle jewelry to be easily attached or detached from the flesh tunnel. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201720 | CUT FOR GEMSTONE - The invention relates to a gemstone ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201721 | COIN AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE COIN - A coin comprises a core made of a first metal, an outer ring surrounding the core concentrically and made of a further metal, and a central ring between the core and outer ring fixedly connected thereto. The central ring consists of an electrically insulating material Further, the central ring is transparent to electromagnetic waves of a first wavelength range and is less transparent or not transparent to a second wavelength range. Methods for testing the coin are also described. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201722 | Hard Bottom Tote - A hard bottom tote incorporates a substantially rigid, water proof and impact resistant base joined to a fabric body extending upward from the base. The fabric body incorporates stiffening members supporting the body in an upright and open position to facilitate loading the tote when empty. Stiffeners surround the mouth of the tote so that the mouth of the bag remains open. The disclosed tote has a tapered body configuration with a mouth of the tote larger than the base to facilitate nesting of multiple totes for storage when empty. A pair of handles extend above the mouth of the tote, supported by webbing sleeves incorporating stiffeners. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201723 | ENCASEMENTS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING A BIOMETRIC SCANNER - This disclosure relates to apparatuses for housing an electronic device with a biometric scanner. In various instances, the apparatuses are waterproof housings or encasements. This disclosure also relates to protective films for electronic devices with biometric scanners. The housings and protective films may be separate units from the electronic device or part of the electronic device itself. In various instances, the housing is a separate unit from the electronic device, within which the electronic device is fitted. In certain instances, the housing or protective film for the electronic device is adapted for protecting the device from shock, liquid, dust, dirt, or snow while also permitting the biometric scanner on the electronic device to be used. The electronic device may be any suitable electronic device, such as a smartphone, computer, mobile computer, notebook computer, personal media player, tablet computer, or personal digital assistant. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201724 | JEWELRY STORAGE SYSTEM - A jewelry storage system having a protective jewelry sleeve and a display board is disclosed. The display board has a rigid insert disposed inside a sleeve cover with at least one securing band wrapped fully around the sleeve cover and at least one clasp loop forming at least two open slots with a center bridge formed therebetween. The protective jewelry sleeve forming a sleeve with a single open end sized to dispose the display board therein. The protective jewelry sleeve having a closure cuff configured to flip over the open end of the protective jewelry sleeve and cover the open end of the protective jewelry sleeve disposed proximal the open end and an identification marker cuff configured to hold an identification marker with indicia of the contents of the jewelry storage system disposed distal the open end. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201725 | Hook for Use With a Handbag to Locate Articles - A hook for detachable engagement with the interior of a bag, preferably a handbag, the hook preferably including a main body with a catch located on either end, the first of which is used to attach the hook to the bag itself and the second for hanging articles from. The first end further includes a retainer at the opening end of the hook to substantially close the hook so as to inhibit removal of the hook from the bag. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201726 | Handheld Iron and Stand - A flat iron and base stand are disclosed. The base stand includes temperature controls and indicators that allow a user to set a desired temperature for the flat iron and view the current temperature. The base stand supports the flat iron in a vertical position and a horizontal position. The base stand also includes a button and retraction mechanism that retracts the power cord used with the flat iron. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201727 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - This invention relates to a hair styling device having a body defining a chamber adapted to accommodate a length of hair, the length of hair being styled whilst it is located within the chamber. The chamber has a primary opening through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber. An elongate member is located within the chamber. A rotatable element is provided which is adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the primary opening and to apply a force to the length of hair to wind the length of hair around the elongate member. The rotation of the rotatable element is controlled by a control system which includes means to detect the force applied to the length of hair. In the event of hair entanglement the force applied to the length of hair increases and if the force detected by the control system exceeds a predetermined threshold the rotation of the rotatable element is stopped and can be reversed so as to relieve the tension and allow the length of hair to be removed from the device. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201728 | Hair Accessories and Methods for Their Manufacture - Hair accessories include (a) a substrate having a hair-holding surface configured for holding hair, and a structural surface; and (b) a layer provided on at least a portion of the hair-holding surface, wherein the layer contains a plurality of flocked fibers. Methods of manufacturing hair accessories are described. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201729 | AGENTS, COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY COLORING LOCAL HAIR AREAS - Hair-coloring applicators comprising a shield to protect the scalp, polymers of tannic acid having iron ions bound thereto, hair-coloring compositions comprising same and/or melanoidin, and novel alcohol-free carriers, are disclosed, as well uses thereof for coloring hair. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201730 | HAIR DRYER APPARATUS WITH NOISE REDUCING END CAP - An apparatus for styling hair includes a housing dimensioned to be held in a hand of a user, and having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan within the housing, a heater for heating air passing from said air inlet to said air outlet and an end cap mounted to the barrel adjacent the air inlet. The end cap includes an end cap frame defining an end cap axis and a reducer mounted within the end cap frame. The reducer is dimensioned to reduce acoustic energy. The end cap may be releasably couplable to the housing. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201731 | WRIST REST APPRATUS - A wrist rest apparatus for supporting a user's wrist while receiving a manicure and holding the user's hand in a desired manner for the manicure. The wrist rest apparatus comprises a top console rotatably attached to a bottom console. The top console and the bottom consoles are defined by a solid plastic, semi-circular member having centrally disposed apertures in corresponding locations. The top console and the bottom console are joined together through a swivel member which is configured to pass through and be retained in the apertures, providing an axis about which the top console can rotate relative to the bottom console. Rotating locking mechanisms are included to allow rotation to be limited, with the top console being fixed in a parallel orientation relative to the bottom console. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201732 | FIBER AND POWDER ELECTRIC DISPENSER - The fiber and powder electric dispenser is a small one hand-held battery operated device that is designed to dispense (spray) powder or fiber such as but not limited to hair building fibers and hair loss concealing fibers that are made of natural and synthetic fibers. The fiber and powder electric dispenser accommodates a motorized-pump, power switch, batteries, removable fiber container and removable nozzles all compacted to a small light weight device. The device is a great improvement that enables the user to dispense fiber constantly and flawlessly with the control over the speed, flow and direction of the fiber applied effortlessly, rather than apply it manually using inaccurate wasteful methods. Such application resulting in substantial money and time saving. The device is environmentally friendly by limiting the need to buy plastic containers and encourage purchasing refills that cost less and use 90% less plastic. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201733 | Portable Interchangeable Cosmetic Compact - The present invention is a portable, interchangeable cosmetic compact. The compact is capable of housing a plurality of customizable cosmetics for all-in-one convenience, portability, and efficiency. The present invention is designed as a portable makeup compact in which the user can store multiple makeup products and makeup tools in one unit. The purpose of this makeup compact is to be small and portable as well as hosting different makeup products and makeup tools that form one unit when stored within the base unit and lids of the compact. The portable interchangeable cosmetic compact allows individual makeup products and makeup tools to be interchanged and stored within the base unit and lids because of this makeup compact's unique design and efficient utilization of space. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201734 | Drawing Apparatus and Drawing Control Method Thereof - A drawing apparatus, including a placement section including a placement surface on which a printing target object having a printing target surface that curved along one direction is placed, a drawing head in which at least one drawing tool having a tip portion at one end thereof is loaded and performs drawing by making the tip portion contact with a drawing position of the printing target surface, the tip portion having a shape including a first axis as a central axis; and a control unit which tilts the first axis of the tip portion to one of a first tilt direction and a second tilt direction selectively according to the drawing position of the printing target surface. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201735 | Packaged Antiperspirant Compositions - A packaged antiperspirant product is provided. The packaged antiperspirant product includes an anhydrous antiperspirant composition having an antiperspirant active and a package having a container body with an interior chamber storing the anhydrous antiperspirant composition. A dome closes one end of the container body and has a plurality of apertures extending through the thickness of the dome. A movable elevator is disposed within the container body. The anhydrous antiperspirant composition is expellable through the plurality of apertures when the elevator is advanced toward the dome. The dome is formed at least in part from a thermally conductive material and wherein one of the dome or the thermally conductive material have a thermal conductivity greater than about 5 W/m·K. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201736 | Cosmetic Warming Device - A warming device for cosmetics, such as tubes of mascara. The device includes a housing having a bottom end, side walls, and an open upper end, defining an interior volume. The open upper end includes a lid pivotally secured thereon by means of a hinge. The side walls include one or more heating elements therein, wherein the heating elements increase in temperature when electrical current is provided thereto. One or more tubes of mascara can be placed within the interior volume of the housing so that they can be heated by the heating elements in order to improve the consistency of the mascara. The device can be electrically connected to a power source, such as an electrical outlet, for providing electrical current to the heating elements. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201737 | COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR, DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - This applicator comprises a tip ( | 2015-07-23 |
20150201738 | Shoulder Carry Assist - A shoulder carry assist is a device that allows the user to carry loads without having his or her movement restricted and without losing the use of his or her hands. The device features a left shoulder pad and a right shoulder pad that are connected via a left linkage rod, a right linkage rod, and a width-adjustable cross-bar. Loads may be attached to a left load-bearing hanger and a right load-bearing hanger that are attached to the left shoulder pad and the right shoulder pad by a left cord and a right cord, respectively. The left cord and the right cord are guided via a plurality of left offset guides and a plurality of right offset guides as well as a stabilizing guide located on both the left shoulder pad and the right shoulder pad. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201739 | ADAPTABLE CONTAINER ON A BELT AND BELT COMPRISING SUCH A CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a device for allowing a user to consume a liquid without interrupting the user's sport activity. The device comprises a container for containing a liquid, a belt member connected to the container for securing the container to the user's waist, and a tube connected to the container for allowing the user to consume the liquid contained in the container. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201740 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVENIENTLY CARRYING A WIRELESS HEADSET OR SIMILAR DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a system and method for conveniently carrying an electronic device with an earpiece comprising stretching a flexible holding enclosure over the earpiece and then releasing it so that maintains the position of the electronic device and an associated attachment mechanism. | 2015-07-23 |
20150201741 | STRAP SECURING PIECE - The present invention relates to a securing piece for securing a thin article to be secured, such as a hand strap (band) to a smartphone device back surface. The present invention involves the formation of a flexible metal securing plate ( | 2015-07-23 |