30th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210227840 | TRIMMING WORK PRODUCTS TO OPTIMIZE PRESSING | 2021-07-29 |
20210227841 | SMOKER DEVICE - A smoker accessory for charcoal and gas grills for burning wood pellets comprises an elongate tubular body having a plurality of openings formed therethrough for induction of combustion air and venting of smoke. A solid elongate tubular neck connects to the body and terminates in an open mouth. The diameter of the mouth is less than the diameter of the body thereby helping to contain pellets and ash when the smoker is positioned along a horizontal axis during use. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227842 | SMOKER - A smoker configured to infuse smoke into flavor and/or taste of a beverage or food includes a body member having a through bore extending from a first end of the body member to an opposite second end of the body member in a first direction and an insert configured to be received in the through bore at the first end and retained by the through bore at a position between the first end and the second end. The through bore and the insert are configured to define a chamber for receiving a combustible material between the insert and the first end, the through bore is configured to permit a flow of smoke from the combustible material out the through bore at the second end of the body member, and the second end of the body member is configured to rest on a rim of a container to block the flow of air from the container where a surface of the second end of the body member contacts the rim. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227843 | A TEMPERING COMPOSITION FOR TEMPERING GRAIN AND CONTROLLING PATHOGENS IN AND/OR ON SAID GRAIN, AN OXIDIZING COMPOSITION FOR PREPARING SAID TEMPERING COMPOSITION, A USE OF SAID TEMPERING COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF USE OF SAID TEMPERING COMPOSITION - A tempering composition for tempering grain in a tempering step and controlling pathogens susceptible to be present in and/or on said grain during the tempering step of the grain, said tempering step being eventually carried out before subjecting the tempered grain to a milling step; wherein said tempering composition comprises tempering-water and an oxidizing composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent and/or a precursor thereof, and eventually at least one an agriculturally acceptable excipient and/or at least one additive; and wherein the at least one oxidizing agent represents from 0.01 to 50% by weight of the oxidizing composition. A use and a method for tempering grain and controlling pathogens susceptible to be present on grain. An oxidizing composition for preparing the tempering composition. A use of the tempering composition for sanitizing mill systems. A method for sanitizing mill systems. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227844 | PRODUCTION AND SEPARATION OF MILK FRACTIONS WITH DIAFILTRATION - Disclosed are methods for preparing dairy compositions using an ultrafiltration step and a nanofiltration step, followed by diafiltration of the nanofiltration retentate, and then at least one of a reverse osmosis and a forward osmosis step. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227845 | PEDIATRIC NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INFANTS DELIVERED BY C-SECTION - The present disclosure generally provides nutritional compositions that are useful for promoting beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of a Cesarean-section (C-section)-delivered infant. The nutritional composition can include a prebiotic composition comprising human milk oligosaccharides (HMO), milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and/or polydextrose (PDX). The present disclosure also provides methods for promoting the growth of beneficial microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract of C-section-delivered infants comprising administering to a C-section-delivered infant the disclosed nutritional composition. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227846 | COLD PRESSED OLIVE OIL HAVING FREE FATTY ACID CONTENT OF LESS THAN 0.1% - The present invention provides cold pressed olive oil having free fatty acid (FFA) content of less than 0.1% wt and processes for its preparation. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227847 | Highland Barley Tea and Preparation Method thereof, and Related Product - A preparation method of a highland barley tea includes stir-frying highland barley; after immersing the same in water, performing extraction at a temperature of 95±1° C., and filtering the extracted product to obtain a highland barley tea. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227848 | CAPSULE-BASED FOOD PRODUCT BLENDING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A sealed capsule for blending and dispensing an initially solid food product holds a blending component with embedded food product. Actuating the blending component through an electronic control system causes the food product to be blended within the capsule. One or more feedback control mechanisms are used to guarantee a desired consistency of the blended food product. Provided are structural features of the capsule, and methods of using its contents to blend and dispense soft-serve products. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227849 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS - A dairy-free frozen confection comprising a plant protein, a sweetener, an oil, a bulking component, a texturizer, and an emulsifier, and optionally including flavorants and a solubilizer is disclosed. The dairy-free frozen confection can have advantageous shininess and/or creaminess, with additional enhanced organoleptic characteristics such as mouth feel or melt, and/or reduced off taste. Also disclosed are processes for making a dairy-free frozen confection product which requires an ageing step of a chilled composition. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227850 | ANTIBIOTIC-FREE ANTIMICROBIAL FEED ADDITIVES AND ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to the use of an antibiotic-free antimicrobial feed additive in a method of improving the health of animals and/or reducing methane production of animals. The invention also provides an antimicrobial composition which is used at a low concentration, an antimicrobial composition which has a low ratio of iodide ions to hydrogen peroxide, and uses of these compositions as antimicrobial agents. The invention also provides the use of an antimicrobial composition in combination with an antibiotic as an antimicrobial agent. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227851 | Method for Producing a Composition Containing at Least one Metal Amino Acid Compound and Composition Obtainable by Means of a Method of this Kind - The invention relates to a method for producing a composition containing at least one metal amino acid compound, in which method —a basic compound of a divalent metal is first reacted together with an alpha amino acid in a molar relationship of one to at least two in water during heating of up to 60° C. to 100° C., —a reaction equilibrium is awaited, —the reaction solution is then mixed with a water-soluble salt of the same divalent metal at a quantity such that the molar total quantity of the divalent metal from the basic compound of the metal and the metal salt does not exceed the molar quantity of the alpha amino acid, —the metal salt is allowed to completely dissolve, —the reaction solution is then dried thereby obtaining a solid composition. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227852 | PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are pet food compositions comprising: an insoluble fiber source comprising a lignin; a polyphenol source; and a soluble fiber source; wherein the weight ratio of insoluble fiber to soluble fiber is greater than about 2:1. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227853 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The presence of either a calcium source or a carbonate source with GH30 xylanses significantly improves the release of xylan oligomers from maize and other feeds compared to the same xylanases without the calcium or carbonate source. Animal feed and animal feed additives comprising a combination of one or more polypeptides having xylanase activity; and one or more sources of calcium; and/or one or more sources of carbonate, wherein the polypeptide is a GH30 xylanase provide for improved xylan release from feedstuff. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227854 | USE OF D-RIBOSE TO ENHANCE ADAPTATION TO PHYSICAL STRESS - A method of improving adaptation to physical exercise of a human subject recognized as being physically unfit due to having a low VO | 2021-07-29 |
20210227855 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING CAFFEINE SIDE EFFECTS - An edible composition, comprising a caffeinated composition and a modulating composition, wherein the modulating composition comprises an adrenergic receptor antagonist, an adrenergic receptor agonist, a calcium channel blocker, an ACE inhibitor, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, an aldosterone antagonist, a vasodilator, a centrally acting adrenergic compound, a PAF receptor inhibitor, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the edible composition comprises at least 1% caffeine by weight. In one embodiment, the modulating composition comprises powder, extract, isolate or derivative of a herb comprising danshen ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210227856 | COMPOSITION, ITS USE FOR THE PREPARATION OF SWEETENING SYRUPS AND BEVERAGES, AND PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES - A sweetening or sweetened composition includes sucrose, rubusoside or a rubusoside derivative, and a tannin which may be used in a process for preparing a beverage. Further disclosed is the use of the composition for sweetening beverages as well as for preparing a syrup as a precursor in the preparation of beverages and also as flavoring substance with modifying properties and for reducing the sucrose content in beverages without essentially exhibiting a reduced sweetness sensation. Also disclosed is the use of a combination comprising rubusoside or a rubusoside derivative and a tannin for shortening the lingering sweetness of artificial sweeteners and for shifting the onset of the temporal sweetness sensation of said artificial sweetener towards that of natural sugars. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227857 | LUO HAN GUO JUICE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Luo han guo juice and a preparation method thereof. The method comprises: preparing fresh luo han guo fruits, and washing and grinding the same; adding a macerating enzyme; and performing enzymolysis under an ultra-high pressure of 120-220 MPa and maintaining the pressure for 10-15 minutes. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227858 | PARTICULATE FOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a particulate food preservative composition comprising at least 60 wt. % of preservation granules having a diameter in the range of 150-1800 μm, wherein the preservation granules are compacted agglomerates of:
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20210227859 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AT LEAST SEMI-AUTONOMOUS MEAL STORAGE AND COOKING - A method of using a fluid-immersion storage and cooking device having a thermal container that defines a first volume and a second volume includes disposing a first food item in the first volume. A second food item and a third food item are disposed in the second volume in a first position and a second position, respectively. A volume of fluid having a first temperature is circulated through the first volume to transfer thermal energy to the first food item. After a predetermined time, at least a portion of the volume of fluid is heated to a second temperature. A portion of the volume of fluid is conveyed to the second volume such that (1) the second food item is substantially submerged in the portion of the volume of fluid and (2) the third food item is disposed substantially outside of the portion of the volume of fluid. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227860 | NIXTAMALIZATION PROCESS AND DERIVED COMPOSITIONS BIOENRICHED WITH SELENIUM - This disclosure provides methods for producing nixtamal, in particular from corn and other grains, with an increased level of selenium, and food products produced therefrom. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227861 | CHIP PRODUCT - The present invention includes meat chips and methods of making meat chips comprising: blending a meat product and a high oleic oil, and optionally a seasoning, into a meat batter; extruding the meat batter into a casing; cooking to the meat batter; slicing the meat batter into meat slices; and microwaving at a temperature not exceeding 200° F. the meat slices into a meat chip. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227862 | PROCESS FLAVOUR - The present invention relates to a method for producing a process flavour comprising: a) preparing a composition comprising a vegetable and a processing aid chosen from sucrose, NaCl and KCl or combinations thereof, b) intimately mixing the composition in an extruder under conditions of temperature and reaction time sufficient for the process flavour to develop, wherein the composition does not comprise yeast, yeast extract or yeast autolysate wherein the amount of vegetable is within the range of 50 to 98% (w/w) of the composition, wherein the water content of the composition before or during step b) is between 1% and 8% w/w based on the total weight of the composition. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227863 | HIGH INTENSITY SWEETENERS - Disclosed herein are compounds having structural Formula (I), or salts thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet tasting agents and/or sweetness enhancers. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of increasing the sweet taste of ingestible compositions. Furthermore, methods for preparing the compounds are also disclosed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227864 | FRAGRANCE AND FLAVOR MATERIALS - The synthesis and application of compounds having unique and desired flavor and/or fragrance characteristics are provided herein. The compounds herein can be employed alone or incorporated as fragrance or flavor ingredients in fragrance or flavor compositions. The application is also directed to consumer products comprising such derivatives and/or fragrance or flavor compositions. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227865 | LOW GLYCEMIC COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - An edible composition, comprising a low glycemic index sugar component having a glycemic index of not more than 20, wherein the edible composition comprises not less than 50% weight of the low glycemic index sugar component, wherein the edible composition is substantially free of D-sucrose, D-fructose, D-glucose, sugar alcohols, and non-sugar sweeteners, and wherein the edible composition have a sweetness taste profile substantially similar to D-sucrose. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227866 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITIONS - This document provides dietary supplement compositions as well as methods for using dietary supplement compositions to control glucose levels. For example, a dietary supplement composition including chromium (e.g., Chromium Oligofructose Complex), a sweet potato extract, and one or more of a mulberry extract, a green tea extract, a cinnamon extract, or a | 2021-07-29 |
20210227867 | OLIVE OIL ENRICHED WITH OLEANOLIC ACID, PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an olive oil enriched with oleanolic acid that comprises a concentration of oleanolic acid between 580 and 650 mg/kg. This functional olive has proven to be effective in the treatment and prevention of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and pre-diabetes. Also, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of said functional olive oil enriched with oleanolic acid. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227868 | Formula with specific beta-lactoglobulin peptides - A formula comprising a whey protein hydrolysate comprising specific beta-lactoglobulin derived peptides and probiotics for inducing oral immune tolerance against milk protein, preventing or treating of oral immune intolerance against milk protein, and/or reducing the risk of developing oral immune intolerance against milk protein. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227869 | Formula with a specific beta-lactoglobulin peptide - A formula comprising a whey protein hydrolysate comprising specific beta-lactoglobulin derived peptides and probiotics for inducing oral immune tolerance against milk protein, preventing or treating of oral immune intolerance against milk protein, and/or reducing the risk of developing oral immune intolerance against milk protein. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227870 | ECO-FRIENDLY HORIZONTAL-AXIS HYDROWASHER FOR FERMENTED COFFEE - The invention relates to a horizontal axis pressure washer that allows removing the mucilage from fermented coffee efficiently with a low consumption of water and power. The main characteristic of the pressure washer of the present invention is the rotor located horizontally in a circular basket, where said rotor comprises several rows with three types of fingers specialized in three tasks: cleaning, shaking and injecting water with pressure. Said combination of functionalities allows the complete elimination of mucilage from fermented coffee. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227871 | ROASTING SYSTEM HAVING SELF-ALIGNING AGITATOR AND DOOR BEARING ASSEMBLY - A bean roasting system includes a roasting drum, an agitator, and a door. The roasting drum has an inside surface extending from a back end to a front end. The agitator has blades mounted to an axial shaft. The axial shaft has an anterior end portion. The door is mounted rotationally relative to the roasting drum and includes a glass plate and a bearing assembly. The glass plate provides visual access to contents inside the roasting drum when the door is closed. The bearing assembly includes an outer housing and an inner bearing. The outer housing is mounted to the glass plate. The inner bearing defines a receiving hole that receives and supports the anterior end portion of the axial shaft when the door closed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227872 | ROASTING SYSTEM - A system for roasting particulate material, such as coffee or cacao beans, grains, malt. The system includes a concentrated solar collector configured for heating a fluid; a heat storage device configured for storing heat of the heated fluid; a particulate material roasting device comprising a treatment compartment configured for receiving the particulate material, and at least one generation unit configured for generating at least one gas and/or steam flow with a controlled temperature, through said treatment compartment. The at least one generation unit is configured for exchanging heat between said at least one gas and/or steam flow and a second flow. A circulation system is configured for generating the second flow by using heat stored in the storage device, and is configured for using directly the heated fluid. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227873 | Nicotine Liquid Formulation Incorporating Sugar Esters For An Electronic Vaporization Device and Methods of Making Same - An electronic vaporization device liquid and method for making the same. The electronic vaporization device liquid may include nicotine, sugar esters, and a biological suitable carrier solution. Sugar esters may be added to a biological suitable carrier solution to create a first mixture. The first mixture may be mixed at a temperature range until the sugar esters are dissolved. The first mixture may be cooled to room temperature. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227874 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Aerosol Generating Articles - A method for manufacturing cylindrical inductively heatable aerosol generating articles includes: (i) supplying a plurality of cylindrical aerosol generating articles to a plurality of first receiving portions of a first transfer unit; (ii) supplying a plurality of inductively heatable susceptor elements to a second receiving portion of a second unit; (iii) aligning a longitudinal direction of the first receiving portions and a longitudinal direction of the second receiving portion; and (iv) sequentially positioning one of the inductively heatable susceptor elements in each of the cylindrical aerosol generating articles by sequentially moving each of the cylindrical aerosol generating articles supplied to the first receiving portions and the inductively heatable susceptor elements supplied to the second receiving portion relative to each other. An apparatus for performing the method is also described. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227875 | Aerosol Generating Articles and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - A method for manufacturing an aerosol generating article includes: (i) providing a first material containing a plant-based aerosol generating material; (ii) arranging a second material, constituting a mouthpiece, in line with the first material; and (iii) wrapping the first and second materials with a sheet to form a substantially cylindrical aerosol generating article. Step (i) includes: (a) providing the plant-based aerosol generating material as a foam material; or (b) providing a cylindrical cup and filling the cylindrical cup with the plant-based aerosol generating material and a third material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227876 | CIGARETTE - Disclosed is a cigarette including a tobacco rod, a supporting segment positioned at a downstream end of the tobacco rod, a cooling segment positioned at a downstream end of the supporting segment, and a mouthpiece positioned at a downstream end of the cooling segment. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227877 | Aerosol Generating Article, A Method For Manufacturing An Aerosol Generating Article And An Aerosol Generating System - An aerosol generating article includes a body of aerosol forming material and a tubular inductively heatable susceptor surrounding the body of aerosol forming material which includes a rolled sheet having a longitudinally extending joint between opposite edges thereof. The aerosol generating article includes a magnetic shielding material, preferably in the form of a magnetic shielding strip, extending along the longitudinally extending joint so that the joint is covered by the magnetic shielding strip and a non-electrically conductive material between the magnetic shielding strip and the joint. Methods for manufacturing the aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating system are also described. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227878 | Aerosol Generating Articles And Methods For Manufacturing The Same - An aerosol generating article comprises includes a first body of aerosol forming material, a first tubular member surrounding the first body of aerosol forming material which is inductively heatable in the presence of a time varying electromagnetic field, a second body of aerosol forming material surrounding the first tubular member and a second tubular member surrounding the second body of aerosol forming material. The second body of aerosol forming material includes at least one sheet of aerosol forming material wrapped around the first tubular member and/or the second body of aerosol forming material includes foam material and/or at least part of the second body of aerosol forming material is adhered to the first tubular member and/or the second tubular member. Methods for manufacturing aerosol generating articles are also described. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227879 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PARTICULATE MATTER FROM SMOKE OF HEATED SMOKING ARTICLE, EXTRACTION CONTAINER, EXTRACT LIQUID AND TOXICITY TEST METHOD USING EXTRACT LIQUID - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for extracting particulate matter from the smoke of a heated smoking article, an extraction container, an extract liquid, and a toxicity test method involving use of the extract. The method of the present invention comprises: (1) collecting particulate matter in the smoke of a heated smoking article in two or more filters capable of capturing the particulate matter; (2) stacking the two or more filters; and (3) squeezing the stacked filters to extract components adhered to the filters. An extraction container | 2021-07-29 |
20210227880 | SMOKING PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SMOKING PRODUCT, AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON - Provided are: a smoking product that has a tobacco rod and a filter comprising granular activated carbon, wherein the lightness L* value of said granular activated carbon in the CIE Lab color space is 11.50-19.00 and the acetone adsorption capacity is 29.0-41.0% percentage by mass; a method for producing said smoking product; and a method for distinguishing granular activated carbon. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227881 | AN AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING TWO ATOMISER ASSEMBLIES - An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a first atomiser assembly including a first mesh element defining a plurality of first nozzles each having a minimum diameter of equal to or less than 2.5 micrometres; a second atomiser assembly including a second mesh element defining a plurality of second nozzles each having a minimum diameter of between 3 micrometres and 10 micrometres; a first device connector configured to receive a first liquid reservoir and to supply a first liquid from the first liquid reservoir to the first atomiser assembly; and a second device connector configured to receive a second liquid reservoir and to supply a second liquid from the second liquid reservoir to the second atomiser assembly. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227882 | Electronic Cigarette With Optimised Vaporisation - A capsule for an electronic cigarette has a first end for engaging with an electronic cigarette device and a second end configured as a mouthpiece portion having a vapor outlet, the capsule further including a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element, the vaporizing unit being arranged within a vaporizing chamber, a main vapor channel extending from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet in the mouthpiece, and a housing enclosing the liquid store and the vaporizing unit, wherein the housing includes inner and outer housings that are assembled together, wherein the liquid store is located in a void in-between the inner and outer housings, wherein a seal is provided between the inner and outer housings, and wherein the seal has a cross-sectional shape having a cross-sectional height that is larger than a cross-sectional width. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227883 | CARTRIDGE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A cartridge includes a main body with a liquid storage chamber therein, a bottom cover mounted at the open end of the main body, and a rotating liquid injection cover mounted to the bottom cover. The bottom cover is provided with a liquid injection opening and a pressure relief opening both of which are in communication with the liquid storage chamber. The rotating liquid injection cover is provided with a first communication opening and a second communication opening. The rotating liquid injection cover rotates about an axis relative to the bottom cover. The rotating liquid injection cover can be rotated to a position in which the first communication opening is staggered from the liquid injection opening, and a position in which the first communication opening is in communication with the liquid injection opening and the second communication opening is in communication with the pressure relief opening. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227884 | SMOKING ARTICLES AND USE THEREOF FOR YIELDING INHALATION MATERIALS - The present invention describes articles, such as smoking articles, that can provide an inhalable substance in a form suitable for inhalation by a consumer. The article comprises a cartridge with an inhalable substance medium therein, control housing that includes an electrical energy source and an electrical power source, and a heating member that may be located in either the cartridge or the control housing. The control housing further may include puff-actuated current actuation components and current regulation components. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227885 | Aerosol Delivery System - There is disclosed a fluid-transfer article which is suitable for use as part of an aerosol-generating system of a type which may be used as a smoking substitute. The fluid-transfer article comprises a first region for holding an aerosol precursor and for transferring said aerosol precursor to an activation surface of a second region of said article, said activation surface being disposed at an end of said article configured for thermal interaction with a heater of an aerosol-generation apparatus. The activation surface includes at least one arcuate surface portion and is configured such that, when the fluid transfer article is arranged with respect to a said heating surface for thermal interaction therebetween, the or each said arcuate surface portion opposes said heating surface and is concave towards said heating surface. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227886 | ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE HAVING AIR CHANNEL - An electric heating device having an air channel includes an upper cover component and a lower shell component. A heater component is arranged in a lower shell of the lower shell component, and includes a heater shell, a heating member and a heating member base arranged in the heater shell. A ventilation portion is arranged at a heating member base to guide an air flow to the heating member, and is matched with a first air inlet on the lower shell and a second air inlet on the heater shell. The air flow is led to the heating member from an outside of the lower shell through the first air inlet, the second air inlet, and the ventilation in sequence. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227887 | SANITARY SMOKING APPARATUS - A sanitary smoking apparatus is described. It includes a burn chamber having an inlet and an outlet. An inlet conduit is coupled to the burn chamber and is arranged to deliver air to the burn chamber. An air pump is coupled to the inlet conduit and is the source of air delivered to the burn chamber. An outlet conduit is also coupled to the burn chamber, wherein air from the pump pushes smoke from within the burn chamber out of the burn chamber through the outlet conduit to a user of the apparatus. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227888 | Vapour Generating Device - A vapour generating device is arranged to receive solid vapour generating material. The vapour generating device includes a vapour generating chamber which is arranged to contain the solid vapour generating material and a closure for the vapour generating chamber. The closure is arranged to define a first passageway between the exterior of the vapour generating device and the vapour generating chamber when the closure is in a closed position, such that the first passageway allows air to enter the vapour generating chamber. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227889 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH A PLURALITY OF GEOMAGNETIC SENSORS AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE CONTROLLED THEREBY - An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substrate; a controller for controlling power supplied to the heater; at least one detachable element that is attachable to and detachable from an inner space or an outer space of the aerosol generating device; and a plurality of geomagnetic sensors for detecting changes in the strength of an internal magnetic field of the aerosol generating device, wherein the controller detects detachment of the detachable element based on a detection result from at least one of the plurality of geomagnetic sensors. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227890 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENERGY-SAVING CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC ATOMIZING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZING DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a method and a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, and an electronic atomizing device. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge a power supply device, and a detection module connected with the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. By implementing the disclosure, during storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227891 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING BATTERY LIFE THEREOF - Provided is an aerosol generating device having a function of estimating battery life, the aerosol generating device including a heater configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substance; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a counter configured to count the number of usage times the aerosol generating device is used by a user, and a controller configured to control power supplied to the heater, wherein the controller estimates a remaining life of the battery based on at least two from among an initial output voltage of the battery, an output voltage of the battery dropped as the aerosol generating device is used for a counted number of usage times, and the counted number of usage times. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227892 | AN AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE CONFIGURED TO RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF AEROSOLIZABLE MATERIALS - An aerosol provision device is configured to receive a plurality of aerosolizable materials. The aerosol provision device is configured to recognize an identity and a position of the aerosolizable materials received in the device and transmit data indicating the identity and the position of the aerosolizable materials received in the device to a communication system. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227893 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CHARGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE SYSTEM - A charging device for an electronic cigarette system is provided. The electronic cigarette system includes a smoking device. The smoking device includes a heating member. The charging device includes a housing and a cleaning device located in the housing. The housing is provided with a hollow chamber configured for receiving the smoking device and an accommodation cavity configured for installing the cleaning device. The accommodation cavity is in communication with the hollow chamber. When the smoking device is placed into the hollow chamber, the cleaning device in the accommodation cavity is configured to contact with the heating member of the smoking device and clean the heating member. The charging device is convenient for the user to carry the cleaning device and clean the heating member. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227894 | UNDERGARMENTS HAVING STATIC CLING WAISTBANDS - An undergarment that includes a waistband, lower torso covering portion, leg holes, and ring. The lower torso covering portion includes a first protecting portion, second protecting portion, and third protecting portion. The waistband is affixed to the lower torso covering portion. The leg holes are positioned on the lower torso covering portion opposite the waistband. The ring is circumferentially affixed to an inner surface of the waistband. The ring includes a cling material that produces an electrostatic force that demountably affixes the waistband to an epithelial surface when the undergarment is worn. The cling material includes a silica gel and curing agent (e.g., phenolic resin, acid anhydride, carboxylic acid, and a polyamine) The ring can include a plurality of iconic indicia laterally positioned proximate to each other. The ring is affixed to the lower torso covering portion via threading and/or adhesive. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227895 | Medicinal Underwear for Reducing Pressure - A medicinal pair of underwear is configured to reduce pressure exerted against a women's body to reduce or remove pain caused by underwear due to nerve pain in the abdomen, thigh, genital area, or hip crease. The underwear includes a front waistband that is connected to a front portion of the underwear via stitching, and a rear waistband that is connected to the rear waistband via stitching. The stitching for the front and rear waistbands do not engage, that is, there is a gap present between the stitching for the rear waistband and the front waistband to reduce the amount of pressure exerted while the medicinal underwear is worn. The collective structural features provide a loose-fitting medicinal pair of underwear that, when worn, stays in place and can be utilized by women who are experiencing nerve pain around the genital and thigh areas. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227896 | Interactive Object Having Light-Transmissive Pattern with Controlled Hole-Shape - Systems and methods for interactive objects including illuminated surfaces are provided. An interactive object includes a flexible substrate comprising a soft material that is non-transmissive to light. The interactive object includes a plurality of holes extending from an inside surface of the flexible substrate to an outside surface of the flexible substrate to form a light-transmissive pattern at one or more locations of the flexible substrate. An illuminated surface is positioned adjacent to the inside surface of the flexible substrate with its front surface extending along at least a portion of the inside surface of the flexible substrate at the one or more locations including the plurality of holes. The interactive object includes one or more electronic components electrically coupled to the illuminated surface to control the illuminated surface to provide a visual output. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227897 | DEVICE FOR AN INFANT NURSING TENT FOR ALLOWING FOR A CUSTOM BLANKET OR COVERING ATTACHMENT - A breast nursing tent including a main portion and a pair of nylon strips. The main body covers the chest of a user. The pair of nylon strips extend from the main portion and releasably secure the main portion to the chest of the user. The main portion includes an endless metal band, a fabric, a straight metal band and pair of clips. The fabric is bound by the endless metal band. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227898 | SWIMWEAR - The present invention relates to a swimsuit that is made of a stretchable fabric and covers at least a portion of the thighs and the hips when worn, wherein two or more band-like tightening portions are arranged so as to extend in the body length direction from each of the left and right hips to the corresponding thigh such that the tightening portions intersect each other, and the intersection of the two or more band-like tightening portions is located between the top of the hip and proximal ⅓ of the hamstrings. Thus, a swimsuit is provided that can stabilize the posture in water and support the movements of the hamstrings. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227899 | PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR EXERCISE - To provide a body protection product such as a wetsuit that does not require a troublesome and time-consuming step such as machine sewing does not cause discomfort for the wearer, and does not result in a loss to the degree of freedom in terms of design. A wetsuit ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210227900 | UPPER TORSO COVERING WITH INTEGRATED HYDRATION APPARATUS - A combined upper torso covering having a hydration assembly secured thereto which includes a camelback to provide a hydration source for users of the arrangement. In one embodiment the upper torso covering is an athletic chest protector. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227901 | LEAD GOWN SUPPORT - A wearable support device for use with heavy clothing is disclosed. The device relieves the shoulders and back of weight by transferring the weight to the waist and hips of the users. The device comprises a frame attached to a waistband. The heavy clothing is worn over the device in a normal fashion. The clothing rests on the frame which, by its construction and by virtue of being rigid and positioned off the torso, transfers the weight to the waistband. An optional cushion is contemplated. Weight supporting posts attached to the waistband are also contemplated. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227902 | GLOVE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A glove that includes at least a frontal first section and a dorsal second section, joined to each other so as to wrap and receive a hand, that are formed by at least a first synthetic lining material comprising at least a first thermoplastic resin. The glove includes at least a functional element formed by a second synthetic material that includes a second thermoplastic resin. Specifically, the functional element is fixed to the frontal first section and/or to the dorsal second section by means of ultrasonic welding | 2021-07-29 |
20210227903 | WEARABLE AIRFOIL - An wearable airfoil garment having one or more stretchable suspension lines disposed on the garment between one or more of the following combinations of proximate locations: the wrist and the shoulder, the back of the ankle and the back of the leg (upper portion of the adductor longus), and along a location on the back of the arm and a location on the torso. For each stretchable suspension line, a flexible and stretchable cloth material is attached to and forming a portion of the garment. The flexible and stretchable cloth material is attached to the stretchable suspension line, forming a draped and collapsible airfoil. The one or more stretchable suspension lines forms a cusp shape, whereby a trailing edge is formed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227904 | WEARABLE AIRFOIL - A wearable arm airfoil garment for reducing the cyclist aerodynamic drag. The wearable arm airfoil includes a front bluff elastic band having ends connected at two anchors, with a first anchor located proximate to the wrist, and a second anchor located proximate to the shoulder. The front bluff elastic band stretches along the radius bone and the humerus bone, between the two anchors. The airfoil also is a stretchable garment material, the garment material wrapping around the arm and over the band from wrist to shoulder, with a body conformable stretchable bodice. In one example, the arm airfoil includes a shirt torso airfoil. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227905 | HEAT SHIELDING SLEEVE - A heat shielding sleeve defining a limb placement zone and including an installed position encapsulating a user's limb and an uninstalled position removed from a user's limb. The heat shielding sleeve further comprises an elastic or semi-elastic outer layer operably configured to enclose a user's leg and a secondary layer defined by a plurality of raised members wherein the secondary layer and the plurality of raised members are comprised of a thermally insulating material. The secondary layer further defines a plurality of exhaust apertures designed to provide thermal venting of the user's skin. The heat shielding sleeve is designed to protect motorcycle riders' and passengers' lower limbs from burns caused when riders and passengers come into physical contact with a motorcycle's exhaust pipes or the gas emissions emanating therefrom, while providing a comfortable and breathable garment sleeve that may be operably adjusted to the comfort of the user. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227906 | MOISTURE WICKING ALUMINIZED SAFETY GEAR - A safety garment material is designed to be used in high temperature environments where aluminized personal protection equipment is required gear to protect workers from high radiant heat as well as accidental molten metal splashing or spills. The material includes a plurality of layers of nonwoven fire-resistant oxidized polyacrylonitrile (OPAN) arranged in a wicking configuration to wick moisture away from the wearer's body and layer of perforated aluminized film to allow escape of moisture from the wearer's body. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227907 | ARTIFICIAL HAIR, ARTIFICIAL HAIR UNIT, ARTIFICIAL HAIR APPLICATION METHOD, AND METHOD OF APPLYING ARTIFICIAL HAIR UNIT - The present invention provides artificial hair, an artificial hair unit, a method of applying artificial hair, and a method of applying an artificial hair unit, in which a fiber bundle does not hang down under its own weight, rises up, and exhibits excellent appearance with extra volume at a root. Also provided is a configuration including a base material, a plurality of fiber bundles, and a fixing thread. In the configuration, the base material may have a first side extending in a first direction. Each of the plurality of fiber bundles includes a plurality of fiber parts and a connecting part, where the connecting part connects a first end side of each of the plurality of fiber parts and extends in a direction different from an extending direction of the plurality of fiber parts, and where the fixing thread attaches a vicinity of the connecting part to the base material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227908 | HAIR REPLACEMENT PIECE - Hair replacement piece ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210227909 | HAIR EXTENSION APPARATUS - A hair extension apparatus, comprising: a first base member comprising a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first side edge, a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a second base member comprising a second front edge, a second rear edge, a second side edge, a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein the second base member is coupled to the first base member; a first artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the first artificial hair section is coupled to the first top surface of the first base member; a second artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the second artificial hair section is coupled to the second top surface of the second base member; and a first fastener member coupled to the first side edge on the first bottom surface of the first base member. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227910 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A WEFT HAIR EXTENSION WITH CONCEALED BEADS - A method for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads utilizes a fresh set of silicone locking beads with weft hair extensions to maintain structural integrity, and then covers the locking beads with an upper section of the same weft hair extension to conceal the locking beads. The method: applies the weft hair strands along a seam in parted scalp hair; divides the weft hair strands between an upper and lower portion; weaves the lower portion of weft hair with a portion of adjacent scalp hair; pulls the combined weft and scalp hair strands through the locking bead; clamps the locking bead to secure the weft and scalp hair strands; spaces subsequent locking beads less than one inch apart; and covers the locking beads and the lower section of weft hair strands with the upper section of weft hair strands, such that the locking beads are substantially concealed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227911 | TOOL FOR REMOVING ADHESIVE FROM HAIR EXTENSION WEFT - A tool for removing an adhesive from a hair weft includes a base portion having a first region with an interior surface, and a second region; a partial covering portion having a first region with an access aperture exposing the interior surface of the base portion, and a second region; a pivotable hinge coupling the base portion and the partial covering portion and configured to allow the base portion and the partial covering to bias relative to each other; and a containment aperture configured to hold a roll of a fabric therein, the aperture at least partially bounded by the second region of the base portion and the second region of the partial covering portion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227912 | AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF SEWING LINES FOR ASSEMBLYING PATTERN PIECES OF GARMENT - Sewing lines for sewing pattern pieces combined to form a garment is determined automatically using placement information and a graph. The placement information indicates at least matching relationships between at least the subset of the pattern pieces and placement points of an avatar onto which the garment is draped. The graph includes nodes and segments. The nodes are located on outlines of the pattern pieces. Each of the segments indicating a directed connection between adjacent ones of the nodes. Matching edges of at least the subset of the pattern pieces is determined by the placement information as sewing lines for at least the subset of the pattern pieces using the graph. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227913 | HAT - A hat has a means for coupling configured to fit around a user's head and a brim. The brim is integral with the means for coupling. The brim has a middle section integral with the means for coupling and the middle section comprises a front rim that is straight without any curvature or bend. The brim has a right, angled, connection section integral with a right side of the middle section and integral with the means for coupling. Further, the brim has a left angled connection section integral with a left side of the middle section and integral with the means for coupling. Also, the brim has a right flap that extends ninety degrees (90°) downward relative to the middle section and a left flap that extends ninety degrees (90°) downward relative to the middle section. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227914 | LOW FITTING HAIRLINE CAP - A low-fitting hairline cap is disclosed. The cap includes an indentation on each side that extends upward relative to the body. The indentations enable a wearer of the cap to seat the cap in a lower position on the head without being obstructed by the upper ears. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227915 | ADJUSTABLE HAT - An adjustable hat includes a covering and an adjustable fastener including first and second fastening elements that can releasably fasten together by snap fit connection at a plurality of discrete positions. The first fastening element defines an attachment hole adjacent to an end portion remote from the second fastening element. An elastic strap affixed to the covering extends through the attachment hole and loops around the end portion of the first fastening element to connect the first fastening element to the covering such that the elastic strap permits the entire first fastening element to move relative to the covering by elastic elongation of the elastic strap. The hat can be free of stitching which passes through any portion of the first fastening element. The first fastening element can be male or female. Moreover, both fastening elements can be elastically connected to the covering via respective attachment holes and elastic straps. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227916 | HEADGEAR SYSTEMS WITH AIR-BUBBLE CUSHIONING LINER FOR IMPROVED SHOCK ABSORPTION PERFORMANCE - The present disclosure provides headgear protection systems for preventing or reducing work-related traumatic brain injury and/or risk. More particularly, the disclosure provides headgear systems having an air-bubble cushioning liner to improve shock absorption performance. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227917 | HELMET ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT HEAD SHAPES - The present invention relates to a helmet adaptable to different head shapes. The helmet of the present invention includes a first absorber | 2021-07-29 |
20210227918 | WIND NOISE REDUCTION APPARATUS - There is provided a wind noise reduction apparatus that has a simple structure to suppress vibration caused by an air current generated in the course of protection against the wind, while not reducing ambient sound. A wind noise reduction apparatus | 2021-07-29 |
20210227919 | HELMET ASSEMBLY - A helmet assembly including a helmet shell having a face opening, first and second chin projections, an outer surface an inner surface, and a faceguard. The face opening is at least partially defined by a forehead edge. At least a first tunnel member is disposed on the inner surface adjacent the forehead edge. First and second receiving members are disposed on the inner surface on the first and second chin projections, respectively. The faceguard includes upper and lower sections. The upper section includes at least a first prong member extending upwardly therefrom that is removably received in a secured position in the first tunnel member. The lower section includes first and second wing members extending therefrom that are removably received in a secured position in the first and second receiving members, respectively. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227920 | KNITTED COMPONENT FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH TWO OR MORE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS - A knitted component for an article of footwear may have an overfoot portion and an underfoot portion, a first yarn, where the first yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion, and a second yarn, where the second yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion. The first yarn may include a first material composition with a first melting point and the second yarn may include a second material composition with a second melting point. The first melting point may be at least 20 degrees Celsius higher than the second melting point. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227921 | Systems for Activating and/or Authenticating Electronic Devices for Operation with Footwear And Other Uses - Articles of footwear and footwear systems include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or for performing other functions. Such systems and methods may use physical or other interaction(s) between the module and the article of footwear for activating and/or deactivating the module and/or sensing devices included with the module, for confirming whether the module and footwear are authorized for use with one another, and/or for automatic data algorithm selection methods. Additionally, such systems and methods also may use the activation and/or authentication systems for the module for data input to the module. Some examples of such systems and methods may utilize magnets and magnetic sensing systems and/or light (or other radiation) sources and sensing systems for activation, authentication, data input, and/or algorithm selection. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227922 | Three Toed Footwear - An article of footwear having an upper secured to an outsole in combination having three toe pockets, the first toe pocket having a configuration to separately receive within a big toe of a wearer, and the second toe pocket having a configuration to separately receive within a second toe of the wearer, and the third toe pocket having a configuration to receive within the remaining third toe, fourth toe and fifth toe of the wearer. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227923 | Soccer Shoe - Described are soccer shoes having an upper formed of knitwear, and a sole having cleats that are connected to the knitwear, wherein the knitwear is capable of coupling the sole to a foot of a wearer of the soccer shoe while the soccer shoe is being worn. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227924 | Sports Shoe With A Pattern Facilitating Ball Handling - Sports shoe with a pattern facilitating ball handling, wherein the surface of the upper of the sports shoe is divided into a plurality of shooting zones, and at least one of said shooting zones comprises a plurality of parts that extend out from the basic surface ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210227925 | SHOES INCLUDING ARCH PAD - The present invention may provide shoes comprising an arch pad, the shoes comprising: an arch pad provided with a block seating groove that is formed in an area corresponding to the arch part of a foot; and an arch block positioned on the block seating groove and formed convexly so as to protrude from the upper surface of the arch pad such that the upper surface of the arch block pressurizes the arch part of the foot. The arch block comprises: a base portion fixed to the block seating groove; and a deformation portion which can be attached to/detached from the base portion such that the position in which the deformation portion pressurizes the arch part can be adjusted according to the position in which the deformation portion is installed on the base portion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227926 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole, where the midsole includes a cut-out section extending from a top surface of the midsole to a depth within the midsole. A support structure is disposed within the cut-out section, the support structure including a rail structure and a support plate that is movable in a sliding manner along the rail structure in a lengthwise direction of the sole structure. An insert is disposed within the cut-out section above the support structure. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227927 | SHOE SOLE INCLUDING LAMINATE-STRUCTURED MIDSOLE - A midsole includes an upper layer and a lower layer made of a foamed material; the upper layer is a low-hardness foamed material; the lower layer is a high-hardness foamed material; the low-hardness foamed material of the upper layer is a low-hardness, high-resilience material that has a higher specific gravity than the high-hardness foamed material, that has a low hardness that is lower than the hardness of the high-hardness foamed material, and that has a higher speed at which to recover to an original shape after being deformed than that of the high-hardness foamed material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227928 | FOOTWEAR SOLE PLATE WITH FOREFOOT THROUGH HOLE - A sole structure for an article of footwear may have a midsole system that includes a sole plate having a forefoot region and a midfoot region. The sole plate may have a foot-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite to the foot-facing surface. The sole plate may define a through hole extending from the foot-facing surface to the ground-facing surface in the forefoot region. The through hole may be closer to a medial edge of the sole plate than to a lateral edge of the sole plate. The sole plate may have ridges extending longitudinally in the midfoot region and in the forefoot region. The ridges may have crests at least some of which may extend non-parallel with one another in a longitudinal direction of the sole plate. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227929 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an upper defining a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear. The article of footwear further includes a sole structure coupled with the upper, the sole structure comprising a midsole defining a v-shaped notch; an outsole coupled with a bottom surface of the midsole, and a plate that is disposed between the midsole and the upper. The plate is coupled with the midsole in the forefoot region and the heel region, and a gap is formed between the plate and the midsole in the midfoot region, and at least one sole aperture is disposed within the sole structure. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227930 | PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227931 | PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227932 | PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR - A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227933 | PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR - A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227934 | COMPRESSIBLE SOLE FOR COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR - A compressible footwear that may include a compressible sole and a compressible upper part that is mechanically coupled to the compressible sole. The compressible sole consisting essentially of multiple compressible cells that are made of a flexible material and have top openings and bottom openings. The multiple compressible cells span over at least a majority of the compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of the compressible sole. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227935 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A method of forming a shoe upper includes obtaining a mold defining a shoe component, spraying a polymer formulation onto the mold to form a sprayed polymer formulation layer, curing the sprayed polymer formulation layer to form a polymer film, removing the film from the mold, and incorporating the film into the shoe upper. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227936 | SHOE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHOE - A shoe includes: an upper member containing a knit fabric, a knit-like fabric, and/or a woven fabric as a primary member and forming a part of a medial side surface, a part of a lateral side surface, and a part of a back surface; an outsole member made of thermoplastic resin and forming a bottom portion including a contact surface, and a peripheral portion attached at least partially to respective lower parts of the medial and lateral side surfaces and a lower part of the back surface and connected to the bottom portion; and a sock liner inserted in interior space defined by the upper member and the outsole member. The upper member defines an opening at which at least a part of the lateral side surface is cut. The outsole member includes a window portion covering the opening. The window portion is made of a semi-transparent material that makes at least a part of a lateral side surface of the sock liner in the interior space visible through the window portion covering the opening. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227937 | Rope Adjusting Device and Article Having Rope Adjusting Device - A rope adjusting device, including an adjusting piece, a mounting base, and a rope winder configured to wind a rope. The adjusting piece is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The adjusting piece includes a driving portion and a linking portion which are fixed with respect to each other and coaxially provided. A rotation limiting portion corresponding to the linking portion and configured to limit the rotating direction of the linking portion is provided on the mounting base. The rope winder is rotatably connected to the mounting base. A driven portion in transmission connection with the driving portion is provided on the rope winder. The rotating axis of the driving portion and the rotating axis of the driven portion are collinear. Also provided is an article having the rope adjusting device. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227938 | TIGHTENING MECHANISMS AND APPLICATIONS INCLUDING THE SAME - This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism. | 2021-07-29 |
20210227939 | Magnetic Floating Decorative Devices - Disclosed is a magnetic floating decorative device comprising: a body; and, a floating section. The body comprises a ferromagnetic-body section. The floating section comprises a ferromagnetic-floating section. The floating section is flexible. The floating section is connected to the body at a connection point. The ferromagnetic-body section is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic-floating section. Another embodiment of the present invention is a magnetic floating decorative device comprising: a body; and, a floating section. The floating section comprises a first ferromagnetic-floating section and a second ferromagnetic-floating section. The floating section is flexible. The floating section is connected to the body at a connection point. The first ferromagnetic-floating section is magnetically attracted to the second ferromagnetic-floating section. | 2021-07-29 |