34th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180235236 | MICROBIAL CONSORTIA - Disclosed herein are microbial consortia and compositions including microbes for use in agricultural or biodegradation applications. In some embodiments, soil, plants, and/or plant parts (such as seeds, seedlings, shoots, roots, leaves, fruit, stems, or branches) are contacted with a disclosed microbial consortia or composition including microbes. The microbial consortia or microbe-containing compositions may be applied to soil, plant, and/or plant parts alone or in combination with additional components (such as chitin, chitosan, glucosamine, amino acids, and/or liquid fertilizer). In additional embodiments, the disclosed microbial consortia or compositions including microbes are used in methods of degrading biological materials, such as chitin-containing biological materials. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235237 | ACARICIDES - The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing a house dust mite infestation, said method comprising applying an acaricidal infectious agent at a site of a house dust mite infestation, or at a site proximal thereto, or at a site at risk of such infestation. Also encompassed are uses of acaricidal infectious agents, methods of isolating acaricidal infectious agents, acaricidal infectious agents obtainable by said methods, acaricidal infectious agent formulations, foodstuffs and mite attractants comprising the same. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235238 | AN ANTIMICROBIAL AND SYNERGISTIC PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ITS PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS - The innovations provides an antimicrobial and synergistic phytochemical composition, consisting of two active ingredients (FZ and YC). This innovation also consists of formulation processes and its applications to fungi, bacteria and/or virus-caused plant diseases such as citrus Huanglongbing, grape downy mildew, strawberry gray mold etc. This innovation combines two ingredients (FZ and YC) with different modes of action, dramatically improving plant inducible acquired resistance. Therefore, this composition dramatically enhances the control efficacy of plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria or virus, expands the antimicrobial spectrum and promotes the plant growth. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235239 | CONVECTION OVEN - Ovens and methods for preparing food. An oven includes a cabinet and an oven chamber in the cabinet. A fan is provided for moving gas in the oven. The oven can include a fan scroll housing having multiple fan discharge ducts defining respective gas flow paths from the fan. The oven can include a turning vane configured for turning gas flow and for heating the gas flow. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235240 | FOODSTUFF-CONVEYING AND -DISCHARGING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a foodstuff conveying and delivery apparatus having a housing in which foodstuffs are conveyed, in particular, to a discharging or output point in order to be removed by a person. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235241 | DOUGH LINE - Dough line for processing a dough sheet, comprising a plurality of subsequent dough processing devices, each for performing a dough processing step on the dough sheet; the dough processing step changing at least one physical property of the dough sheet, one or more conveyors for transporting the dough sheet along each of the subsequently dough processing devices, each with a predetermined speed, at least one device for measuring said physical dough sheet property at said position, a processing device, comprising a register, comprising records corresponding with multiple predetermined positions along the dough line wherein the processing device is configured for recording at least one physical dough sheet property in a record for a first predetermined position and calculating physical dough sheet properties for further predetermined positions, based on expected speeds of the one or more conveyors or dough processing devices. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235242 | Transfer Apparatus for Dough Pieces - A transfer apparatus for transferring a dough piece from a first processing station to the next, especially from a dough portioning device to a dough kneading device, includes a rotating dropping roller and a scraper. The rotating dropping roller is configured to release the dough piece from the first processing station. The scraper is associated with the dropping roller and is configured to support the dough piece released from the dropping roller. An oiling device is associated with the dropping roller and is configured to apply oil onto an outside surface of the dropping roller. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235243 | PIE PREPARATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments described herein provide a pie preparation apparatus and methods of using which includes a dimensioned non-stick baking pan having a plurality of laterally spaced triangular baking pockets along the top surface and at least one set of hexagon-shaped apertures. The apparatus further includes a hand-held crimping tool having a handle at the top and first and second hexagon-shaped male fitting at the first and second ends of the bottom end which are configured to be releasably inserted into the at least one set of hexagon-shaped apertures and provided a trimmed and crimped edge to a pie crust dough which is molded within the baking pockets and top surface. Once prepared, the dimensioned baking pan may be placed in at toaster oven for a desired period of time. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235244 | GLUTEN-FREE NUTRITIONALLY-BALANCED SOLID FOODSTUFF AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - Nutritionally-balanced gluten-free solid foodstuff that provides carbohydrates, one or more plant-derived proteins having PDCAAS of 0.95, or greater, and lipids in an amount equal to 100% of the Daily Reference Values (DRV) based on the reference caloric intake of 2000 calories, is described. The methods of manufacturing the disclosed gluten-free nutritionally-balanced solid foodstuff are provided. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235245 | METHOD OF SEPARATING MEAT COMPONENTS VIA CENTRIFUGE - A method for separating fat from lean. The method includes grinding chilled beef comprising fat and lean into a size resulting in particles that comprise predominantly fat and particles that comprise predominantly lean; combining the particles with a fluid to produce a mixture, wherein the fluid comprises water; and centrifuging the mixture to separate the fluid, and the particles comprising predominantly lean from the mixture. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235246 | RELEASE OF ClO2 GAS FROM PRODUCE PACKAGING FILM - A multilayer produce packaging film includes a first layer and a chlorine dioxide-producing layer. The chlorine dioxide-producing layer includes a polymer composition and a plurality of chlorite ions. The chlorine dioxide-producing layer is substantially free of an energy-activated catalyst and is substantially free of an acid-releasing compound. However, the film is capable of generating chlorine dioxide when exposed to UV light and moisture. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235247 | INDOOR AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE AND CONTAINER FREEZER DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed herein is a CA system which allows first and second adsorption columns to alternately perform an adsorption operation and a desorption operation so that nitrogen-enriched air having a higher nitrogen concentration and a lower oxygen concentration than the air is produced and supplied into the container. The CA system executes a second operation mode in which the nitrogen-enriched air produced for a predetermined time since the desorption operation was started is discharged to the outside of the container, and the nitrogen-enriched air produced until the end of the desorption operation since the predetermined time passed is supplied into the container. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235248 | LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM BACTERIA INHIBITING POST-ACIDIFICATION - The present invention relates to a bacterium of the species | 2018-08-23 |
20180235249 | LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM BACTERIA REDUCING THE CONCENTRATION OF ACETALDEHYDE - The present invention relates to a bacterium of the species | 2018-08-23 |
20180235250 | System and Method for Mixing Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids into a Fluid Food Product - A method for producing a mixture of oil and fluid food product includes placing a funnel into a pressure tank such that a stem of the funnel extends at least halfway down into the pressure tank. The pressure tank is flushed with nitrogen. Oil flows into the pressure tank through the funnel. A flow of nitrogen into the pressure tank is maintained through a side inlet of the pressure tank. Oil is dispensed from a pressure tank into the transfer line flowing a flow of fluid food product from a batch tank. The dispensed oil is dispersed into the flow of fluid food product in a inline shear mixer creating oil-in-fluid food product droplets. The oil-in-fluid food product droplets flow to the batch tank with the flow of fluid food product. The oil-in-fluid food product droplets are distributed in a volume of fluid food product in the batch tank. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235251 | PREPARATION OF COFFEE-BASED EXTRACTS AND POWDERS - Processes for preparing antioxidant-rich compositions, for example from coffee cherries, are disclosed. These processes can involve promptly contacting de-beaned coffee cherries with a preservative coating, and optionally storing under refrigerated conditions, prior to the preparation of an extract or powder. A process for preparing an antioxidant-rich powder, comprising the steps of: providing de-beaned coffee cherries; promptly contacting the de-beaned coffee cherries with a coating comprising citric acid and ascorbic acid to product a coated de-beaned coffee cherry and dehydrating the coated de-beaned coffee cherries under substantially oxygen-free conditions. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235252 | CHEWING GUMS WITH CROSS-LINKED HYDROCOLLOIDS AND COUPLING AGENTS - Compositions of chewing gum base that can include hydrocolloids and coupling agents are provided. Methods of making gum bases and chewing gum formulations are also provided. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235253 | FOOD PROCESSOR WITH INTEGRATED AGITATION TREATING - A self-contained food processor is provided for treating a food flow path in the food processor with a solution. The food flow path can be treated without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor and without requiring direct operator input. The food processor includes a controller for directing passage of a solution through at least portions of the food flow path without requiring constant operator oversight. The food processor can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through the food flow path in the food processor. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235254 | Stick Spout Pouch and Cap Stick for Frozen Confections - A confection containing device that contains a confection consumed frozen. The device includes a stick-spout-pouch assembly, and a stick cap. The stick-spout-pouch assembly includes a latching portion integral with a stick portion, and a pouch bag attached to the latching portion. The stick cap attaches to the latching portion of the stick-spout-pouch assembly. The pouch bag contains a confection in a non-frozen state surrounding the stick portion of the stick-spout-pouch assembly. The pouch bag of the stick-spout-pouch assembly is sealed to the latching portion of the stick-spout-pouch assembly. The stick cap attaches to the latching portion of the stick-spout-pouch assembly by a sealed connection. Further, the pouch bag is filled with the confection in a liquid state through at least one opening on the stick-spout-pouch assembly. The opening is on the latching portion of the stick-spout-pouch assembly. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235255 | FUSARIUM TOXIN-CLEAVING POLYPEPTIDE VARIANTS, ADDITIVE CONTAINING SAME, USE OF SAME, AND METHOD FOR SPLITTING FUSARIUM TOXINS - The invention relates to | 2018-08-23 |
20180235256 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PROTEIN CONCENTRATE AND A CELLULOSIC RESIDUE MATERIAL FROM RICE BRAN - A process for treating rice bran, preferably defatted rice bran, to produce a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue both from rice bran. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement or feed for livestock and poultry and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit for the production of a biofuel. The rice bran is subjected protein hydrolysis and a resulting liquid stream containing hydrolyzed proteins is sent through a two membrane filtration stages, the first being a microfiltration and the second being a nanofiltration stage. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235257 | ANIMAL NUTRITION COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Animal nutrition compositions include a carrier and a fermentation product applied to the carrier. Liquid fermentation products are fluidly applied to dry carriers, such as phyllosilicates or other earthen components, while mixing and applying air flow, under appropriate temperature and pH conditions, to bind the fermentation product to the carrier and dry the reaction product to appropriate moisture content. Fermentation products are also mixed with liquid carriers, such as water. Fermentation products include components of a microbial fermentation culture, such as liquid medium, microbial cellular components, and fermentation metabolites produced by microorganisms. Some compositions include a pH buffering agent and/or additional components to further enhance beneficial effects of the composition, such as improved weight gain and feed conversion, reduced gut lesions, harmful gut bacteria count, and decreased mortality. Compositions can be mixed with animal feeds or otherwise administered. Compositions can inhibit fungal growth on animal feeds. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235258 | LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT ARABINOXYLANS WITH BRANCHED OLIGOSACCHARIDES - The present invention relates to a composition comprising Low Molecular Weight-Arabinoxylan (LMW-AX) with branched oligosaccharides, preferably at least one branched oligosaccharides is positioned at or adjacent to a reducing end of the LMW-AX backbone. The present invention also relates to the production and use thereof. The present invention further relates to a composition comprising Low Molecular Weight-Arabinoxylan (LMW-AX) with oligosaccharides, where a fraction of the Araf units have been removed to improve the yield of oligosaccharides. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235259 | Consumables - Disclosed are sweetened consumables and methods of forming said sweetened consumables that comprise certain sweeteners and a compound of formula (1), | 2018-08-23 |
20180235260 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING EQUOL AND ORNITHINE - An object of the invention is to provide an equol-containing fermented soybean hypocotyl material that is useful for foods, pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetic products, etc. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235261 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARING, FLATTENING, AND BROWNING FOOD PRODUCTS - An apparatus, system and method are provided for flattening and searing a food product wherein a searing and flattening roller is heated to a temperature of at least 600° F. and the heated searing and flattening roller is used to sear an upper surface of the food product and produce a flatter thickness profile of the food product by contacting and applying a pressing force to the upper surface of the food product. Alternatively, the roller can be a flattening and steam ejection roller which flattens the food product and sterilizes the upper surface of the product. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235262 | Preparation Process of High-Quality Apple Jam - The present invention relates to a preparation method of high-quality apple jam. The preparation method integrates crushing, pulping and steam enzyme deactivation, and immediately adopts ultra-fast cooling after pulping and enzyme deactivation. The ultra-fast cooling integrates vacuum cooling and chilled brine conduction cooling. The whole technological process features strict control over parameters, retention of the original color, luster, flavor and nutrients. The present invention includes the following procedures: quality control of raw materials, namely apples, combination of crushing, pulping and steam enzyme deactivation, ultra-fast cooling, filtration, separation, multi-effect low-temperature concentration, formulating, canning, sterilization and fast cooling. The preparation process of the present invention not only greatly reduces the enzymatic browning of the polyphenol oxidase, but also effectively avoids losses of its flavor and nutrients such as sugar, proteins, mineral substances and etc., obtaining high-quality apple jam with excellent color, and taste and therefore having a huge market promotion value. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235263 | STEVIOL GLYCOSIDE TRANSPORT - A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which overexpresses a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto. A recombinant host capable of producing a steviol glycoside which has been modified, preferably in its genome, to result in a deficiency in the production of a polypeptide which mediates steviol glycoside transport and which polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 29 or an amino acid sequence having at least about 50% sequence identity thereto. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235264 | STEVIOL GLYCOSIDE SOLUTIONS - Steviol glycoside solutions, and methods of making steviol glycoside solutions, are described. The steviol glycoside solutions are clear and stable, and have clear solution stability, for extended periods of time. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235265 | Enzymatic Process - Provided is an enzymatic process that hydrolyzes celery plant material to form a salt-enhancing ingredient, the formed salt-enhancing ingredient, food products comprising said salt-enhancing ingredient and a method of enhancing the salty taste of food products. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235266 | EDTA - FREE MAYONNAISE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An EDTA-free mayonnaise having excellent oil oxidation stability can be prepared by incorporating an effective amount of reduced grape juice in combination with a source of acetic acid and egg protein. The invention relates to a method of preparing an EDTA-free mayonnaise, said method comprising incorporating into the mayonnaise reduced grape juice in an amount providing 5-2,000 μg gallic acid equivalents per milliliter of aqueous phase; a source of acetic acid in an amount providing 0.2-15% acetic acid by weight of the continuous aqueous phase; and egg protein in an amount of 0.02-4% by weight of the mayonnaise. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235267 | Seasoning Composition, Snack Food Comprising Said Composition and Method of Seasoning a Snack Food - A seasoning composition suitable for application topically to a snack food, and in particular an uncooked snack food, the seasoning composition comprising a plurality of seasoning-containing granules. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235268 | ENCAPSULATION PROCESS - The subject-matter of the invention is a process for encapsulating one or more substances with a matrix, wherein said process comprises the preparation of a mixture of said matrix in the liquid state with said substance(s), then the solidification of the mixture obtained, said matrix consisting of vanillin or ethylvanillin or a vanillin/ethylvanillin mixture. The solid compound thus obtained is particularly advantageous in the field of food for human consumption and animal feed, in the pharmaceutical field, as a fragrance in the cosmetics, perfumery and detergence field, or as an encapsulated active ingredient in the pharmaceutical field. The use of a compound chosen form vanillin, ethylvanillin and vanillin/ethylvanillin mixtures as encapsulating agent is also subject-matter of the present invention. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235269 | Nutritional Compositions Containing Structured Fat Globules And Uses Thereof - The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235270 | PROBIOTIC BEVERAGES CONTAINING CANNABINODIOL - Disclosed herein are probiotic beverages containing cannabinodiol. The beverages disclosed herein may be formulated as yogurt drinks, for example, and contain live, active cultures of probiotic microorganisms. The beverages may additionally include prebiotic substances including, but not limited to, inulin to enhance the growth and colonization of the probiotic microorganisms in the intestines. The beverages have anti-inflammatory effects due to the presence of cannabinodiol but are non-narcotic. Further, the beverages serve to enhance gut health due to the presence of probiotics and prebiotics. The beverages are, at a minimum, composed of yogurt, cannabinodiol, | 2018-08-23 |
20180235271 | PROBIOTIC DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FORMULATION - Dietary supplements comprising one or more probiotic bacteria or probiotic yeast in an oil with calcium phosphate added are provided. The calcium phosphate substantially reduces clumping and/or settling of the probiotic in oil. Other additives, such as anti-oxidants and taste enhancers, may be added to the compositions. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235272 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CRACKING MACADAMIA NUTS - An apparatus for cracking nuts comprises a mounting structure, a circular element, a chute and a drive mechanism. The circular element has a tapered edge for scoring a nutshell and is rotatably supported by the mounting structure. The chute is positioned adjacent to the tapered edge of the circular element and has a rear wall. A distance between the rear wall of the chute and the tapered edge of the circular element gradually decreases along a length of the chute. The drive mechanism is connected to the circular element for rotating the circular element relative to the chute. In use, the circular element is rotated relative to the chute and a nut is received in the chute. The nut is pinched between the tapered edge of the circular element and the rear wall of the chute. Rotation of the circular element rolls the nut along the chute and scores the nutshell along an equator of the nutshell with a channel that becomes progressively deeper as the nutshell rolls further along the length of the chute. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235273 | Tobacco Beads - A smokeless tobacco product described herein includes at least one tobacco bead. Tobacco beads described herein include a core and at least one tobacco-containing layer surrounding the core. Each tobacco-containing layer can include less than 10 weight percent tobacco. Tobacco bead described herein can have a diameter of at least 1 millimeters. Tobacco bead described herein can have at least 5 mg tobacco. Tobacco bead described herein can have an oven volatiles content of between 2 weight percent and 10 weight percent. Tobacco bead described herein can have an outer shell. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235274 | Magnetic Cigarette Filter - A device that is in combination with a cigarette filter allowing it to become magnetic, to allow proper retrieval of cigarette filters that are improperly disposed of for simpler and incredible improvements to the time and in which they are obtained. A wide variety of materials and combinations may be used in minimal amounts to allow people to obtain many cigarettes in one motion. A new type of cigarette filter allowing improved clean up procedures be done in a very improved manner. Areas with high traffic, private and public gutters littered often and areas that accumulate large amounts of filters may be quickly remedied often and efficiently in short periods of time. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235275 | Simulated Cigarette - A simulated cigarette having an elongated hollow cylinder and having a cavity there within, with a cylindrical wick disposed in the cavity, the wick having a radial clearance and longitudinal clearance with respect to the cavity for allowing the wick to freely slide along a longitudinal direction of the cavity. The simulated cigarette having a fan assembly disposed in the cavity adjacent wick and in an alternate embodiment having a flexible filter affixed to an end of the hollow cylinder. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235276 | SYSTEM FOR VAPORIZING PLANT MATERIAL - In one embodiment, a system for vaporizing plant material is disclosed. The system includes: a vaporization container for housing plant material therein; a flame diffusing element for converting thermal energy from an external source to a useable form of thermal energy sufficient to release vapor of plant material; a flame diffusing element holder coupled proximate to a first end of the flame diffusing element and coupled proximate to the first end of the vaporization container; a housing for housing and coupling with the vaporization container; and, an insulating element substantially surrounding the vaporization container within the housing, wherein the insulating element is for decreasing thermal energy acting on the housing when the system is in a fully assembled configuration. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235277 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE VAPORIZER - The invention provides an electronic cigarette vaporizer, comprising a housing, a mouthpiece connected with an end of the housing and provided with a vapor channel, and a threaded connecting end sleeve-connected with another end of the housing, wherein the mouthpiece is dismountably connected with an end of the housing, an outer sleeve is closely sleeved in the housing, an inner sleeve is arranged within the outer sleeve, a closed liquid storage chamber for storing cigarette liquid is formed between the outer sleeve, the inner sleeve, the mouthpiece, and the threaded connecting end. The invention has advantages that, when the cigarette liquid is used up and the mouthpiece is dismounted, the chamber body of the liquid storage chamber can be opened to facilitate the replenishment of cigarette liquid and the reuse of the electronic cigarette vaporizer by the user. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235278 | EXTENDED HEATER AND HEATING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM - A heating assembly for heating an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, including a heater including an electrically resistive heating element and a heater substrate; and a heater mount coupled to the heater, the heating element including a first portion and a second portion configured such that, when an electrical current is passed through the heating element, the first portion is heated to a higher temperature than that of the second portion, the first portion of the heating element being disposed on a heating area of the heater substrate and the second portion of the heating element being disposed on a holding area of the heater substrate, the heater mount being fixed to the holding area of the heater substrate, and the second portion of the heating element being longer than the first portion of the heating element. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235279 | ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL - Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes smokable material and a cover around the smokable material. The cover defines an outer surface of the article that may contact the apparatus in use, and includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. A method of manufacturing such an article also is disclosed. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235280 | Liquid reservoir with two storage volumes and atomizer/liquid reservoir portion as well as electronic smoking device with liquid reservoir - The invention relates to a liquid reservoir ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180235281 | ATOMIZER AND E-CIGARETTE - The present invention relates to the technical field of e-cigarettes, and provides an atomizer and an e-cigarette that is obtained by connecting the atomizer to an electronic battery rod. The atomizer includes an electrode component and a heating component. An air passage for discharging an aerosol and a holding base for holding the heating component are disposed inside the liquid storage apparatus. An accommodating part is disposed in the holding base, and the heating component is fixedly accommodated inside the accommodating part. According to the present invention, the accommodating part is disposed in the holding base, and the heating component is disposed inside the accommodating part, so that the heating component does not fall off or leak e-liquid due to vibration, high temperature, and inclination. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235282 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM OF E-CIGARETTE - The present invention relates to an temperature control system of an e-cigarette, which includes a power supply, a liquid guiding member, and a heating element, and further includes an operating voltage input unit separately connected to the power supply and the heating element, a temperature detection unit including a voltage detection module and a temperature processing module that are connected to each other, and an operating voltage adjusting unit separately connected to the temperature processing module and the heating element. According to the present invention, a temperature of the heating element is controlled by using the temperature control system. This avoids the following problems: When the e-cigarette operates, because the temperature of the heating element increases with a longer operating time, the liquid guiding member is burnt or e-liquid molecules are cracked to produce a burnt taste, thereby affecting human health as well as smoke taste and user experience. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235283 | AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE HAVING AN AEROSOL-COOLING ELEMENT - An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod, the elements including an aerosol-forming substrate and an aerosol-cooling element located downstream from the aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-cooling element includes a plurality of longitudinally extending channels and has a porosity of between 50% and 90% in the longitudinal direction. The aerosol-cooling element may have a total surface area of between about 300 mm | 2018-08-23 |
20180235284 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION DEVICE - An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell and a vaporizer, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heater and a heater support, wherein the heater is one the inside of the heater support. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235285 | TOBACCO-CONTAINING SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article may include a cigarette incorporated within an electrically powered aerosol generating device that acts as a holder for that cigarette. The smoking article possesses at least one form of tobacco. The smoking article also possesses a mouth-end piece that is used by the smoker to inhale components of tobacco that are generated by the action of heat upon components of the cigarette. A representative smoking article possesses an outer housing incorporating a source of electrical power (e.g., a battery), a sensing mechanism for powering the device at least during periods of draw, and a heating device (e.g., at least one electrical resistance heating element) for forming a thermally generated aerosol that incorporates components of tobacco. During use, the cigarette is positioned within the device, and after use, the used cigarette is removed from the device and replaced with another cigarette. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235286 | TOBACCO-CONTAINING SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article may include a cigarette incorporated within an electrically powered aerosol generating device that acts as a holder for that cigarette. The smoking article possesses at least one form of tobacco. The smoking article also possesses a mouth-end piece that is used by the smoker to inhale components of tobacco that are generated by the action of heat upon components of the cigarette. A representative smoking article possesses an outer housing incorporating a source of electrical power (e.g., a battery), a sensing mechanism for powering the device at least during periods of draw, and a heating device (e.g., at least one electrical resistance heating element) for forming a thermally generated aerosol that incorporates components of tobacco. During use, the cigarette is positioned within the device, and after use, the used cigarette is removed from the device and replaced with another cigarette. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235287 | CLOTHING - A garment serves for easy removal of dirt adhering to the screen of a smart watch, wristwatch, etc. worn by the user. The garment is one used as long-sleeved outerwear provided with a sheet-like article formed of ultrafine fibers with an average monofilament diameter of 0.1 μm or more and 7 μm or less and attached to the inside and/or outside of a cuff. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235288 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING BRA FITMENT - This invention relates to bra fitment using a bra fitment apparatus to draw the cups of a bra closer together when worn by a user. The bra fitment apparatus provides two releasable clips connected by a strap to be used in methods that attach the clips to the cups of a bra to draw them together and reshape and reposition the breasts. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235289 | SENSING GARMENTS - The invention generally relates to sensing garments. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235290 | GARMENT, PARTICULARLY A PROTECTIVE VEST, AND ZIPPER ARRANGEMENT - An article of clothing, in particular a protective vest, the size of which can be adjusted. At least one outer zipper with two rows of teeth is provided. The article of clothing has a first size in a closed state of the outer zipper and a second size in an open state of the outer zipper, wherein the first size is smaller than the second size. In the open state of the outer zipper, the rows of teeth are held together at a distance from each other by material which is at least partly covered by the outer zipper in the closed state of the outer zipper. An inner zipper with two rows of teeth is provided, said zipper being at least partly covered by the outer zipper in the closed state of the outer zipper and being exposed in the open state of the outer zipper. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235291 | GARMENT WITH MULTILAYER INTERNAL ABDOMINAL SUPPORT PANELS - Making a control top garment includes forming a pocket bag from a first fused composite material and a second material, the first fused fabric composite having stretch and recovery properties in at least one direction thereof; and attaching the pocket bag to an garment by (i) attaching a first side of the pocket bag to a side of the garment; and (ii) attaching a second side of the pocket bag adjacent a connector of the garment. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235292 | Aqua Exercise Glove - An exercise glove which provides a use with portable water and a means of increasing resistance throughout a variety of exercise. The exercise glove includes a glove body and a liquid-storage container. The glove body includes a backhand portion, a palm portion, and an adjustable wrist band. The liquid-storage container includes a bladder body and a spout. The liquid-storage container stores liquid and is positioned adjacent to the backhand portion and the bladder body is mounted to the backhand portion. The spout provides a means of accessing the liquid within the bladder body and is externally and laterally connected to the bladder body. Additionally, the spout is in fluid communication with the bladder body. The exercise glove may also include a gyroscope, a microcontroller, a rechargeable battery, a wireless communication device, a heart-rate sensor, and a waterproof display screen to collect and convey various body characteristics to the user. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235293 | ASSISTIVE GLOVE FOR ARTIFICIAL HANDS - Electronic assistive gloves for covering artificial prosthetic or robotic hands. The glove includes a base layer formed to fit on the artificial hand, a plurality of sensors carried by the base layer, and an encapsulation layer covering the base layer and formed of a material that mimics human skin. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235294 | A GLOVE FOR ELEVATED WORKING TOOL SECUREMENT - There is provided a glove for elevated working tool securement. The glove comprises an anchor point such that, in use, if a tool tethered to the anchor point is dropped, the anchor point secures the tool to the glove. The glove can further comprise a cuff, such as a user tightenable cuff comprises a band fastening portion, configured such that, in use, if a tool tethered to the anchor point is dropped, the cuff secures the glove tightly to a wrist to withstand the forces exerted on the anchor point. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235295 | Glove Inverter - The present invention is a manual non-mechanized device that consists of a base and a guide. This invention is a device that provides an expeditious method to invert or turn inside-out and to reform or turn glove appendages back to the proper side, that has numerous openings, one of which accepts a guide. The guide is defined as an asymmetrical cylinder having two (2) opposing ends. One end has a concave configuration and above and adjacent to the other end are a couple of grooves that circumscribe the guide with a couple of flexible elements fitted therein. The latter end is fitted into one of the openings in the base, to be securely mounted therein without using threaded means. The present invention facilitates efficient cleaning and/or rapid drying of the lining and quick reformation to the proper side with a proper fit. The main objective of the present invention is to promote healthy, morbidity free hands in the workplace and at home. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235296 | Perspiration Shield - A perspiration shield is disclosed. The perspiration shield is releasably adherable to the skin of an underarm and has an inner side and an outer side. The shield comprises a layer of a perspiration absorbent material, a layer of a perspiration impermeable material, and an adhesive composition suitable for releasably adhering the shield to the skin of a wearer's underarm. The materials are arranged such that the perspiration absorbent material is exposed over at least a portion of the inner side of the shield defining a first area, and the adhesive composition is disposed on the inner side of the shield defining a border circumferential about the first area. A portion of the shield is arranged to extend radially outwardly of the border defining a tab portion to facilitate easier removal of the shield from the wearer's skin following use. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235297 | APPAREL WITH POCKET - An article of apparel comprises a front panel, a pouch attached to the front panel, and a thermally-insulating pocket configured to retain a beverage container disposed between the pouch and the front panel. The pocket comprises a second end opposite a first end and a body joining the first and second ends. The pocket is attached to the pouch and the front panel. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235298 | Quick Wearing Tool for Magnetic Eyelashes - A quick wearing tool for a pair of magnetic eyelashes members, which includes a handle, a clip unit, an upper clip plate connected to a top end of the clip unit; and a lower clip plate moveable connected to the handle allowing upward and downward movement. The two clip plates have a magnetic polarity opposite to the magnetic eyelashes members, are made of iron materials or magnetic materials for forming a magnetic loop with the magnetic eyelashes members. The magnetic properties of the two clip plates are lower than that of the magnetic eyelashes members, therefore the magnetic eyelashes members are pre-loaded onto the two clip plates through magnetic attraction and then detached from the two clip plates to secure into position on real eyelashes by attraction between the two eyelashes members when the lower clip plate is moved upward towards the upper clip plate. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235299 | NON-ADHESIVE FALSE EYELASH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A false eyelash system comprised of upper and lower eyelash assemblies, each including a magnetic and/or metallic element, the assemblies are frictionally secured through magnetic attraction to the wearer's natural eyelash which is sandwiched therebetween. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235300 | PROTECTIVE BALL CAP - A protective insert for a ball cap and a cap incorporating the same. The insert includes a rigid shell and a complementary impact-absorbent liner that covers and protects only the forehead and portions of the sides of the user's head. Bottom edges of the shell, liner, and cap are generally aligned along the same horizontal plane. Alternatively, the shell and liner terminate a distance inwardly from the bottom edge of the cap. An adjustable band is secured to the ends of the shell and the band and shell encircle the circumference of the user's head. One or more engagement members may secure the insert to the cap. The material of the liner is thicker in a front central region and thinner toward the side regions of the insert. The liner material extends beyond the top edge of the shell so that the shell does not directly contact the user's head. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235301 | MOISTURE ABSORBENT SHOWER CAP - A moisture absorbent shower cap for moisture absorption that includes: an outer layer; an inner absorbent insert, where the inner absorbent insert includes an absorbent material, which is adapted for absorbing moisture within the moisture absorbent shower cap during use; a means to support the inner absorbent insert within the moisture absorbent shower cap; and an opening, where a user places the cap on the user's head through the opening. Preferably, the means to support the inner absorbent insert includes a pocket, where the pocket is made of material consistent with the moisture absorbent shower cap. Alternatively, the pocket is made of a mesh material and the inner absorbent insert may be further supported in the pocket through the use of a hook and loop fastener. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235302 | POWERED HELMET CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE SECURING OF ELECTROLUMINESCENT WIRES - A helmet is provided that comprises a contoured external surface; a controller positioned on the contoured external surface; one or more channels embedded within the contoured external surface and defining two or more elongate pathways travelling over at least a portion of the contoured external surface; at least one electroluminescent (EL) wire located within and extending along at least a portion of the one or more channels, the EL wire being further selectively electrically connected to the controller; and a plurality of pairs of retaining elements periodically positioned adjacent the one or more channels. Each retaining element within each pair is located on an opposing side of the one or more channels, and an opening defined between a portion of each of the plurality of pairs of retaining elements has a dimension less than a diameter of the EL wire. Associated method and computer program product are also provided. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235303 | HELMET PADDING SYSTEM - Helmet padding systems are disclosed. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell configured to cover a top of a user's head and be worn under a piece of headgear. The rigid shell includes a first pair of slots configured to extend in a direction from a back of the user's head toward a front of the user's head when the rigid shell is worn on the user's head. A spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. Another helmet padding system includes a rigid shell configured to cover at least a portion of a user's head and be worn under a baseball cap. The rigid shell includes a lower edge and an upper edge. The lower edge extends around no more than half of the user's head when the rigid shell is worn under the baseball cap. A spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235304 | Modular Liner System for Protective Helmets - Disclosed are methods, devices, and systems for improved protective clothing such as helmets and protective headgear, including improvements in modular, semi-custom or customized helmet liners and/or inserts to enhance wearer comfort and reduce the deleterious effects of impacts between the wearer and other players and/or objects in all types of wearer activities (i.e., sports, military, equestrian, etc.). | 2018-08-23 |
20180235305 | Mask - A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235306 | ADHESIVE MOUNTABLE STACK OF REMOVABLE LAYERS - An eye protector includes a lens configured to protect the wearer from projectiles, and an optically clear stack attached to the lens. The stack can have one or more removable layers. The eye protector also includes an optically clear dry mount adhesive layer attaching the stack to the lens. The dry mount adhesive may be self-wetting to attach the stack to the lens so that air between the stack and the lens can be removed after the stack is attached and/or adhered to the lens, for example, by applying pressure across the surface of the stack. The refractive indices of the lens, the dry mount adhesive, and each removable layer are matched to within about 0.2. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235307 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING A KNITTED COMPONENT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNIT ANKLE CUFF - An article of footwear with a knitted component including an upper and an integral knit ankle cuff is provided. The upper and the ankle cuff are formed as a one-piece knit element. The knit element forms a portion of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper, with the interior surface forming a void for receiving a foot. The ankle cuff is formed of unitary knit construction with the upper as a one-piece knit element and extends above a throat area of the upper. The ankle cuff includes malleolus zones on medial and lateral sides to correspond with the ankle bones of a wearer. The knit component further incorporates features to assist with providing entry for a foot of a wear, providing comfort to a wearer, and to assist with orientation of the upper of the article of footwear when being worn. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235308 | METHODS AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS FOR EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A CAUSE AND DISDAIN FOR A RIVAL CAUSE - Methods and products for expressing devotion to a first cause and disdain for a second cause and associated methods are provided. The consumer products include an upper portion including insignia representative of the first cause and a bottom portion including insignia representative of the second cause recognizable as a rival of the first cause. The relative locations on the consumer products of the insignia representative of the first cause and the insignia representative of the second cause symbolize devotion to the first cause and disdain for the second cause. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235309 | Convertible Shoe - The convertible shoe consists of: a top portion having a stylized upper, a footbed, and an underside with bottom side attachment; an insert with top side attachment and a bottom side attachment; and a bottom portion having a top side attachment and a tread on the bottom. The top side attachment of the bottom portion and insert are identical, and the bottom side attachment of the top portion and insert are identical. The bottom side attachment is sized and configured to correspond to, and attach to, the top side attachment, such that the top portion can attach directly to the bottom portion to create a low-heeled shoe, or attach to the insert which is attached to the bottom portion to create a high-heeled shoe. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235310 | Sole for a Shoe - Improved soles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided that includes a midsole with randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The sole further includes an element having a higher deformation stiffness in at least one direction than the expanded material. The material of the midsole at least partially surrounds the element. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235311 | SPORT FOOTWEAR - A footwear article has an upper and a sole extending between opposing sidewalls of the upper and having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a rearfoot portion. An interior surface of the forefoot portion slopes at least downwardly from an inner side to an outer side of the sole. An interior surface of the forefoot portion and/or the rearfoot portion slopes at least downwardly in a direction from the inner side to the outer side of the sole. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235312 | ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR FOR INHIBITING AND TREATING INJRIES - Articles of footwear for protecting injured, at-risk, or post-surgical feet and ankles include upper and/or sole structures that offload the feet and ankles when standing and/or walking. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235313 | Conduit for Discharging Static Electricity Through the Sole of a Shoe - A conduit for discharging excess static electricity through the sole of a shoe has a base a compressible central cylinder, a cap coupler, a detachable cap, and a coupler-receiving receptacle. The base, the compressible central cylinder, the cap coupler, and the detachable cap are all composed of compressible conductive materials. This enables the conduit for electrical discharge to be compressed, when a user takes a step. The base is terminally connected to the compressible central core, opposite to the cap coupler. The coupler-receiving receptacle traverses through the detachable cap, and the cap coupler engages into the coupler-receiving receptacle. This enables the detachable cap to function as an endcap that clamps the sole of the shoe between the base and the detachable cap. As a result, the detachable cap comes into contact with the user's foot and discharges static electricity through the compressible central core and the base, into the ground. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235314 | FOOTWEAR HAVING PIVOTABLE HEEL - A heel portion for a footwear including: a heel assembly having a brace member including a first support member and a second support member, a U-shaped guide fixedly secured to and extending generally perpendicularly from the second support member, and a key having a first engagement member fixedly secured to the first support member; a base member; a locking mechanism fixedly secured to the base member having an activation arm, a locking lug portion including a first lug portion opening, a second lug portion opening and a first engagement lug disposed within the first lug portion opening and adapted to releasably engage the first engagement member, the locking lug portion is connected to the activation arm, a spacer including a first spacer opening and a second spacer opening, the first spacer opening substantially aligned with the first lug portion opening and the second spacer opening substantially aligned with the second lug portion opening, and a spring disposed within the second lug portion opening and the second spacer opening; and, a hinge fixedly secured to the heel assembly and the base member adapted to permit pivotal movement therebetween. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235315 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BLADDER ELEMENT WITH AN ETCHED FEATURE AND ARTICLE HAVING A BLADDER ELEMENT WITH AN ETCHED FEATURE - A method of manufacturing an article comprises etching an etched feature on a surface of a first polymeric sheet, and forming a fluid-filled bladder element from the first polymeric sheet, with the fluid-filled bladder element having a sealable internal cavity that retains fluid. The method includes assembling the bladder element in the article so that a first portion of the bladder element having the etched feature is exposed to view, and a second portion of the bladder element is blocked from view by the article. An article includes the bladder element with the etched feature. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235316 | DEBONDABLE ADHESIVES AND USES THEREOF - Debondable adhesive compositions are provided. This disclosure also provides articles of footwear and components for articles of footwear including a debondable adhesive matrix. The debondable adhesive matrix can allow for the bonding and debonding of two substrates in the article of footwear or component thereof. This disclosure also provides methods of making the debondable adhesive compositions and methods of using said compositions for bonding and debonding the substrates, e.g. for bonding and debonding of an upper and an outsole in an article of footwear. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235317 | Articles and Methods of Manufacture of Articles - Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. The articles may include one or more reinforcements configured to provide added durability to various regions of the articles. In addition, the articles may be formed from two or more materials in a single rapid manufacturing process. The rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique may also include using of varying intensities of the laser to fuse material to form the articles. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235318 | FOOTWEAR PROVIDED WITH KNITTED FABRIC HAVING DOUBLE STRUCTURE - Footwear includes an inner knitted fabric ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180235319 | SHOE UPPER SKIN FILM FOR PREVENTING DYE MIGRATION - The present invention provides a shoe upper skin film for preventing dye migration, which comprises: a polyurethane skin or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film having a color layer; and a thermoplastic polyurethane hot-melt film, wherein a film made of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is formed between the TPU film and the hot melt film. Thus, when the skin film is bonded to a fabric, the dye of the fabric can be prevented from migrating to the skin film so that the color layer of the skin film can be stained from being stained. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235320 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR REINFORCING COMPONENTS OF ARTICLES OF WEAR - Systems and processes for reinforcing components of articles of wear are disclosed. The processes can include applying a thermoplastic powder to a component of an article of wear and levelling at least a portion of the thermoplastic powder. The processes can also include applying thermal energy to the component and the thermoplastic powder. Further, the processes can include compressing the thermoplastic powder and the component. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235321 | SNAP HOOK - A snap hook includes a frame, a gate, and a screwdriver blade. The frame has a first hook portion and a second hook portion located on different sides. The gate has an abutting end abutting against an end of the first hook portion. The screwdriver blade is pivotally connected to the frame, and a working end is formed on an end of the screwdriver blade whereby the snap hook could be engaged with two objects through the first hook portion and the second hook portion. The gate blocks a side opening of the first hook portion, and therefore the object hanged in the first hook portion would not fall out accidentally. Furthermore, the screwdriver blade increases the added value of the snap hook. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235322 | Buckle For Connecting Strap And Respirator harness Including The Same - The present disclosure relates to a buckle for connecting a strap and a respirator harness including the same. In particular, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a buckle for connecting a strap including a coupler configured to extend from one position, a strap connector at which a strap connecting hole is formed, wherein the strap connecting hole is connected to a strap which is connected to a mask body, and a hooking portion connected to the one position and including a surface configured to face the coupler, wherein a tap of a helmet or a tap of a head cradle is accommodated between the coupler and the hooking portion so that a position thereof is fixed, and a respirator harness including the same are provided. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235323 | ROPE TAIL POSITIONING FASTENER - The present disclosure illustrates a rope tail positioning fastener including a fastener body. The fastener body includes a base and an elastic arm, and the base has an insertion channel inside, and the insertion channel is provided with two through holes at a side thereof and a hole at other side thereof, and a stop part is formed between the two through holes, and a side of the base adjacent to the hole is bent to form the elastic arm suspended relative to the base, so that two tail parts of the rope can be inserted into, through and out of the insertion channel via the through holes; next, the two tail parts of the rope can be sewn to form a seam part; and, after the seam part is completed, the user can pull the rope back to receive the two tail parts inside the insertion channel. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235324 | Slide Fastener Reinforcement Strap - A slide fastener reinforcing strap for securing across an opening formed between first and second tapes of a slide fastener is provided. The slide fastener reinforcing strap extends from a first end to a second end along a centerline. The slide fastener reinforcing strap includes a first protrusion between the first and second ends. The first protrusion extends in a first direction which is perpendicular to the centreline. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235325 | WRISTBAND FOR HOLDING AN ARTICLE - A wristband includes a body defining a chamber and having first and second ends and top and bottom surfaces, and further includes a band extending from the first and/or second ends of the body. The body has a collapsed position in which the material is folded to form a first side of the body having a first fold and the material is folded at least twice to form a second side of the body having at least second and third folds, and the body has a middle segment that includes a portion of the material between the second and third folds tucked between the top and bottom segments such that the chamber has a first configuration. The body further has an expanded position in which the middle segment is at least partially exposed such that the chamber has a second configuration different from the first configuration. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235326 | WEARABLE BAND, KIT AND METHOD - Disclosed is a wearable band that includes a strap extending between a first end and a second end and an axle extending between and attached to each of the first end and the second end, the axle including a smaller cross section than the strap. The wearable band includes a first disc portion including a first body, a first channel, a first groove and a first protrusion, and a second disc portion including a second body, a second channel, a second groove and a second protrusion. The first disc portion and the second disc portion are connected such that the first protrusion is located within the second groove and the second protrusion is located within the first groove. The first and second channels are aligned, and the axle is located within the aligned first and second channels. A method and kit are further disclosed. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235327 | Watch Strap | 2018-08-23 |
20180235328 | MULTI-COATED METALLIC PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to a coated jewelry article or a coated component of a jewelry article, comprising a jewelry article or a component of a jewelry article, a first metallic coating, and a second metallic coating. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235329 | MULTI-COATED METALLIC ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Provided is a jewelry ring comprising a substrate, a first coating of a metallic nitride or a metallic boride, and an external metallic coating. Also provided is a metallic article comprising a substrate comprising tungsten carbide, cobalt, tungsten, titanium, titanium carbide, zirconium, tantalum or aluminum; a first coating of a metallic nitride or a metallic boride; and an external metallic coating. A method for making a jewelry ring comprising a substrate, a first coating of a metallic nitride or a metallic boride, and an external metallic coating is additionally provided. Further provided is a method for making a metallic article comprising a substrate comprising tungsten carbide, cobalt, tungsten, titanium, titanium carbide, zirconium, tantalum or aluminum; a first coating of a metallic nitride or a metallic boride; and an external metallic coating. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235330 | SECURING DEVICE FOR RUNNER OF UMBRELLA - An umbrella includes a shaft including multiple inner tubes and an outer tube in which the multiple inner tubes are retractably received. One of the inner tubes that has a smallest diameter is connected to a cap on the top end of the shaft. A runner is movably mounted to the shaft and includes a release part. Multiple ribs are pivotably connected to the cap. Multiple stretchers are pivotably connected between the ribs and the runner. A gore is mounted to the ribs. A seat is mounted to the outer tube and includes a resilient protrusion protruding laterally therefrom. The resilient protrusion of the seat is engaged with the release part of the runner when the runner is moved to an umbrella-opening position to open the umbrella. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235331 | FLOW-GUIDING DEVICE AND UMBRELLA HAVING THE SAME - The present invention provides a flow-guiding device, comprising: a flow-guiding passage, a plurality of a first control valves, a flow-guiding bag and a flow-guiding tube. One end of the flow-guiding passage is connected to a flow-guiding opening and the other end of the flow-guiding passage is connected to a plurality of first control valves. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235332 | GOLF CART ACCESSORY - A golf cart accessory in the form of a flexible woven ballistic fabric tote bag with a zippered top and a rearwardly offset strap, the attachment points of which to the tote are spaced apart by approximately the same distance as the distance between the vertical portions of a seatside-assist handle on a golf cart, whereby the strap may be looped over the golf cart seatside-assist handle to provide auxiliary storage for various items without taking up space in the passenger compartment of the golf cart. The strap is preferably adjustable in length so that the tote may also be carried on the shoulder of the user when it is not mounted on a vehicle. A small zippered case is tethered to the tote near one end of the zipper path. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235333 | HANDBAGS - Described herein are cosmetic bags of various size, shapes, and configurations. In one embodiment, a cosmetic bag includes a first sidewall including a first coupling surface; a second sidewall coupled to the first sidewall and including a second coupling surface, the second sidewall and the second coupling surface defining a groove configured as a handle; a reversibly sealable pouch coupled to and between the first and second sidewalls, the pouch being visible between the first and second sidewalls in a closed configuration; a first divider between the first sidewall and the pouch, the first divider and the first sidewall defining a first slot and the first divider and the pouch defining a second slot; and a second divider between the second sidewall and the pouch, the second divider and the second sidewall defining a third slot and the second divider and the pouch defining a fourth slot. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235334 | ARTICLE OF LUGGAGE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - An article of luggage, a method of assembling the luggage, and a bottom tray are provided. The article of luggage includes a bottom tray, wall and spinner wheels. The method involves forming the bottom tray and connecting the wall to the bottom tray. The bottom tray is made from a unitary construction having wheel wells shaped to receive a spinner wheel. | 2018-08-23 |
20180235335 | CINCHABLE CARRYING BAG AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Products, processes, and kits are provided for compressing, containing, and carrying goods, particularly soft goods. Cinchable carrying bags are reconfigurable between and open, substantially flat configuration and the present disclosure relates to cinchable carrying bags, cases, or luggage. In particular, present disclosure relates to portable, soft-sided or textile bags configured for reducing the volume or footprint of a load of goods, such as soft goods, contained therein. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to reconfigurable bag templates configured for receiving a load of goods while in an open or substantially flat configuration, wrapping around the load of goods into a folded configuration, reducing the volume or footprint of the goods in a cinched configuration, and securing or containing the cinched goods in a closed configuration. The present disclosure relates to cinchable carrying bags, cases, or luggage. In particular, present disclosure relates to portable, soft-sided or textile bags configured for reducing the volume or footprint of a load of goods, such as soft goods, contained therein. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to reconfigurable bag templates configured for receiving a load of goods while in an open or substantially flat configuration, wrapping around the load of goods into a folded configuration, reducing the volume or footprint of the goods in a cinched configuration, and securing or containing the cinched goods in a closed configuration. | 2018-08-23 |