37th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170258097 | FROZEN BREAD DOUGH IMPROVER - [Problem] To produce a frozen bread dough improver that has an effect of improving rising of frozen bread dough, is highly safe, and tasteless, using a method that is low-cost and low in environmental impact. Also, to effectively use yeast cell body residue produced as a byproduct of yeast extract. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258098 | Oval, Cone Shaped Edible Container for Food Items - A conically shaped rigid taco shell or edible container, formed from a pre-made, initially flat commercially available circular tortilla is formed by baking or deep frying the tortilla within the appropriate molds. The resulting elongated or oblong oval top opening provides a tidy, convenient, and easy to handle package for eating typical taco ingredients or other food products. The edible container can have either a symmetrical or arc shaped cross section. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258099 | SLOW COMPRESSION STRETCH PACKAGING - A process and an apparatus for controlling temperature loss and shrinkage of meat after an animal is slaughtered for food. Shrinkage is controlled by compressing the meat during cooling, the compression offsetting a natural tendency of the meat to contract and providing a measure of control over the shaping of the meat. Apparatus for the process includes one or more rigid rings for placement around the meat. Each ring is wrapped with a thread secured rigidly to one side of the ring and secured movably to the other side such as to allow the length of thread on the second side of the rigid ring to form at least one winding around the meat. As the meat cools, the thread shrinks, applying the thermal contraction of the thread along the ring to constrict the winding around and thus longitudinally elongate the meat. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258100 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING SAUSAGE-SHAPED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method for producing sausage-shaped products, like sausages, containing a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, on a clipping machine, and a clipping machine for producing sausage-shaped products. The method comprises the steps of feeding the filling material in a feeding direction into the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing stored on a filling tube and being closed at the front end by a closure means, like a closing clip, limiting the movement of the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing while being pulled-off from the filling tube by a casing brake assembly arranged on the filling tube, gathering the filled tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing by gathering means arranged downstream the filling tube, for forming a plait-like portion thereto, and placing and closing at least one closure means on the plait-like portion for closing the filled tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing. Moreover, the casing brake assembly is moved along the filling tube during the feeding filling material into the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258101 | METHOD OF DEBONING ANIMAL THIGHS FOR SEPARATING AND COLLECTING MEAT THEREFROM AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - A method is disclosed of mechanically deboning animal thighs for separating and collecting meat there from and an apparatus and an alternative apparatus for performing the method, including automated individual processing steps. The processing steps include: grasping a thigh bone of an animal thigh at a hip knuckle with a bone holder; cutting tissue near the hip knuckle; and engaging the thigh bone adjacent the bone holder with a meat stripper. The processing steps further include: moving the bone holder and meat stripper away from one another in a direction substantially coextensive with the longitudinal extend of the thigh bone; allowing the meat stripper to pass over the knee knuckle; and collecting the meat separated from the bone. In particular the method includes and each of the apparatuses perform the process step of cutting tissue adjacent a knee knuckle of the thigh bone, prior to allowing the meat stripper to pass over the knee knuckle. The apparatuses include a plurality of processing stations for carrying out the individual steps, and the processing stations are arranged along a path of conveyance defined by a conveyor chain moving through a predefined path. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258102 | AERATED STRAINED FERMENTED DAIRY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION - The present disclosure relates to aerated strained fermented dairy compositions and processes for making aerated strained fermented dairy compositions. In particular, an aerated strained fermented dairy composition is disclosed that includes a strained fermented dairy ingredient, gelatin, and an emulsifier composition, where the aerated strained fermented dairy composition has a lower density than the strained fermented dairy ingredient. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258103 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING TREATED MILK PRODUCTS - Provided is a process for producing a concentrated or a concentrated and sterilized milk composition, including subjecting the composition to multi-stage recirculating reverse osmosis, where during recirculating reverse osmosis (RRO), for at least part of the RRO process, a step in the RRO process, or during the entire RRO process, the RRO process is carried out at a temperature of from greater than 45° F. to 60° F., where water is removed, to produce a concentrated milk composition. The concentrated milk composition can optionally be sterilized by first heating the concentrated composition to a first elevated temperature of from 175° F. to 185° F. (and in some cases to 210° F.) within a time period of 45 seconds to produce a first heated composition. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258104 | STABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A protein product, such as a beverage or the like, includes a mixture of water, a paste comprising protein, pH buffers, and a stabilizer. In particular, the protein product includes from about 40.00 wt. % to about 98.00 wt. % water, from about 0.50 wt. % to about 35.00 wt. % protein paste, from about 0.10 wt. % to about 0.50 wt. % sodium bicarbonate, from about 0.30 wt. % to about 0.80 wt. % calcium carbonate, and from about 0.10 wt. % to about 0.80 wt. % stabilizer. The pH of the protein product is from about 7.60 to about 8.40. The protein paste may be derived from peanuts processed at a heat load of greater than 3 and less than or equal to 2000. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258105 | COOKWARE RELEASE COMPOSITIONS - A cookware release composition having edible oil and a silicone polymer. The cookware release composition can contain an edible oil and greater than 1000 ppm polydimethylsiloxane. The cookware release composition can contain an edible oil and a silicone polymer and the edible oil can be selected from the group consisting of palm oil, fractionated palm oil, high-oleic vegetable oil, lauric acid oil, MCT, and combinations thereof. The cookware release composition can contain an edible oil that contains less than 25% polyunsaturated fatty acids and polydimethylsiloxane. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258106 | FILLING FOR A BAKERY OR CHOCOLATE PRODUCT - The present invention provides a method for preparing a filled bakery product, the method comprising: providing a filling composition comprising at least one powdered food ingredient and a fat blend comprising from 15 to 67 wt. % of a temper hard fat and from 85 to 33 wt. % of a liquid oil, tempering the filling composition to form a tempered filling composition, depositing the tempered filling composition on to at least one surface of a bakery product to form a filled bakery product, wherein the surface of the bakery product has a temperature of less than 36° C., and actively cooling the deposited filling composition, wherein in the step of depositing the tempered filling composition, the tempered filling composition is deposited at a deposition temperature of from to 33° C. and, in the step of actively cooling the deposited filling composition, the deposited filling composition is cooled to a temperature of at least 4° C. below the deposition temperature, wherein the temper hard fat has a solid fat content of at least 60 wt. % at 20° C., wherein the liquid oil has a solid fat content of less than 15 wt. % at 20° C., and wherein the fat blend has a saturated fatty acid residue content of from 16 to 42 wt. % and a polyunsaturated fatty acid residue content of less than 40 wt. %, based on the total weight of fatty acid residues of the fat blend. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258107 | MULTI-REGION CHEWING GUM CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258108 | TREAT WITH FLAVORED STICK - A food treat includes: a stick including a first portion, a second portion, and a coating; the first portion of the stick infused with the coating; and a food product attached to the first portion of the stick, the second portion of the stick configured to be held by a user. A coating system includes: a container; a flavoring solution held by the container; and a stick submerged in the flavoring solution, the flavoring solution including a flavoring oil. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258109 | A PROTEINACEOUS MEAT ANALOGUE HAVING AN IMPROVED TEXTURE AND AN EXTENDED SHELF-LIFE - An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprising vegetable protein, including at least wheat gluten, and a plasticizer said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 10 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprisesing the steps of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, and (ii) heating said dough, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A foodstuff comprise said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258110 | METHOD OF USE OF ACTIVATED FUNCTIONAL PROTEINS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH - It was found that feeding a composition including activated growth factor(s) increases feed to gain ratio, increases overall weight gain, reduces necessary antibiotic or electrolyte therapy and reduces mortality in animals. The composition is derived by first separating growth factor(s) from a source such as whey or blood, then subjecting the factor to an activation process, and then providing the activated growth factor to the animal. A feed additive comprising activated growth factors in appropriate amounts, shows results that are an improvement over standard therapies of supplementation. Application of activated growth factors may be by topical, injection or oral application. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258111 | STRAINS AND METHODS FOR ENERGY PARTITIONING IN RUMINANTS - Described are strains including | 2017-09-14 |
20170258112 | PET FOOD - Provided is pet food including: mock meat pieces which contain animal protein raw ingredients and vegetable protein raw ingredients; and meat flakes, in which the moisture content is 50% by mass or greater, the content of vegetable protein is 4% by mass or greater in terms of dry matter, and the content of methionine is in a range of 0.62% to 1.5% by mass in terms of dry matter. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258113 | Novel Pichia kluyveri strain and its application in producing nonalcoholic red bayberry juice - The present invention provides a novel | 2017-09-14 |
20170258114 | FLAVOR DETERIORATION INHIBITOR - A flavor deterioration inhibitor of the present invention is capable of significantly suppressing the deterioration of flavor due to causes such as light and/or heat. The present invention is directed to a flavor deterioration inhibitor composed of an extract of a cider apple, or comprising an extract of a cider apple as an effective component. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258115 | Synergistic Sweetening Compositions - A sweetening composition comprising sucralose and a purified extract of stevia. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258116 | Method and Device for Sterilization and Homogenization of Liquid Products - The method of the invention is characterized in that in the first phase the device installation is filled with processed liquid product, yielding a low pressure zone and then the processed liquid product is introduced under high pressure into the cavitation process, where moving at a rate of not less than 3 m/s and under pressure of not less than 20 bar is introduced to the cavitation and rotation location of the separated streams of the processed liquid product, which rotating in the further part, in the longitudinal axis of the cavitator, move in the opposite directions, resulting in differential pressure leading to cavitation process with effects characteristic for sterilization and homogenization with heterogeneous parameters, wherein in the next phase a separation takes place into a liquid product, which has a particle size larger than 600 nm and a liquid product which has a particle size smaller than 600 nm, wherein the liquid product of larger particle size is directed to cooling and complementary cavitation reprocessing, and the liquid product of smaller particle size is subjected to particle size analysis control, by which the liquid product, which meets the preset parameters, is directed to the finished product acceptance, and the liquid product which does not meet the acceptance criteria is sent to the next reprocessing. The device of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a low pressure pump ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170258117 | FRESHNESS-KEEPING DEVICE USING SPACE POTENTIAL GENERATOR - A fryer includes a potential generator; and an oil tub installed with a discharging electrode of the potential generator. The potential generator includes a transformer that is composed of a primary coil and a secondary coil; a feedback control circuit that feeds back one terminal of the secondary coil to one terminal of the primary coil to adjust a voltage of the secondary coil; an output control portion that is provided on the other terminal of the secondary coil to impart a predetermined low frequency vibration to an output of the secondary coil which causes the discharging electrode physically vibrates; | 2017-09-14 |
20170258118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE STERILIZATION BY ELECTROLYSIS OF CLOSED CONTAINER CONTENTS IN CLOSED CONTAINERS, AND CORRESPONDIG CONTAINER FOR POST-PACKAGING STERILIZATION - Present invention is related to gold nanoparticles functionalized with Semaphorin 3F and a preparation method thereof. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258119 | Device for Extending Shelf Life of a Fresh Product and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure relates to an air modifying device for extending the shelf life of a fresh product and to methods of extending the shelf life of fresh products. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an air modifying device for extending shelf life of a fresh product. The device comprises a hollow body, one or more means for moving air or a gas through the hollow body, a surface within the hollow body, the surface comprising a metal oxide, and a source of UV light within the body to direct UV light onto the surface comprising the metal oxide, wherein irradiation of the metal oxide with the UV light modifies the air or gas moved through the device so that release of the modified air or gas from the device into the atmosphere around the fresh product extends the shelf life of the fresh product. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258120 | LIQUID SWEETENER COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are methods of making a sweetener composition of high intensity sweetener and syrup. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258121 | GLYCOSIDE COMPOSITIONS - Sweetener compositions comprising particular glycoside compositions are described herein. The glycoside compositions comprise rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside D, and rebaudioside M in various proportions. The sweetener compositions can also include one or more bulking agents or other ingredients. The sweetener compositions can be used in foods and beverages. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258122 | Organic Compounds - This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) | 2017-09-14 |
20170258123 | AN INCLUSION CONTAINING PROTEINACEOUS MEAT ANALOGUE HAVING AN IMPROVED TEXTURE AND AN EXTENDED SHELF-LIFE - An extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises at least one inclusion included in a matrix which comprises vegetable proteins including at least wheat gluten and a plasticizer. Said proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w) and a torque value at 10 mn of at least 6 gram meter (g*m), as determined by a test A. A method for obtaining an extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue comprises the step of (i) mixing vegetable proteins, including at least vital wheat gluten, and a plasticizer for obtaining a dough, (ii) shaping said dough by at least cutting the dough in dough pieces and agglomerating said dough pieces with at least one inclusion to obtain an agglomerate, and (iii) heating said agglomerate, wherein said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue has a water content of less than 20% (w/w). A food stuff comprises said extended shelf-life proteinaceous meat analogue and the method for obtaining said foodstuff. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258124 | METHOD FOR FULFILLING THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIETARY RESTRICTIONS THROUGH PRE-PACKAGED ENTREES IN COMPLIANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS - A method for fulfilling the nutritional needs of a targeted group through prepackaged entrees that comply with USDA regulations is provided. The prepackaged entrees are designed to provide a plurality of nutritional parameters associated with the targeted group, wherein a foodstuff is adapted to provide a first portion of the plurality of nutritional parameters, and wherein a separate nutritional sauce is adapted to provide a second portion of the plurality of nutritional parameters. The nutritional sauce being physically separated from the foodstuff within the same prepackaged entrée so as to comply with governing USDA regulations. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258125 | High-Fat and High-Protein Animal Feed Supplement and Process of Manufacture - A system according to various embodiments can include a source for supplying a material to be treated, an extruder, at least two screws, and a drive coupled to the screws for axially rotating the screws. The extruder includes an inlet for receiving the material, which is fed therein in a controlled manner. The screws are provided within the housing of the extruder. The screws have a plurality of compression and release stages that create mechanical heat which is directly applied to the material to change the mechanical properties of the material thereby facilitating a conversion of a physical state of the material from a non-compactable state to a compactable state as the screws rotate and move the material longitudinally along the screws to produce a final product, for example, a feed tub for use as an animal feed. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258126 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method of preparation of a slurry for the production of a homogenized tobacco material, said method comprising: —suspending a binder in an aerosol-former to form a suspension; —creating a cellulose pulp from cellulose fibers and water; —providing a tobacco powder blend; and —combining said suspension of binder in aerosol-former, said cellulose pulp and said tobacco powder blend to form said slurry. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258127 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING MATERIAL ON A MOVING SUBSTRATE - A device for discharging particulate material, for example powder material, granules or capsules, or in general free-flowing material, such as adhesive material, on a substrate moving along a conveying direction, includes at least one drum rotor having at least one helical track carrying the material to be discharged. The drum rotor is arranged adjacent to the moving substrate, with its axis substantially parallel to the conveying direction so that the portion of the at least one helical track which is closest to the substrate moves in the conveying direction during rotation of the drum rotor and discharges the material carried thereby on the substrate. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258128 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTER TOW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A biodegradable cigarette filter tow includes a mixture of at least two or more natural materials selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber, flax fiber, abaca fiber or pulp, sisal fiber or pulp, wood pulp, and cotton fiber or cotton flock. The mixture may also include regenerated cellulose fibers. The mixture may include a natural binder or may be hydroentangled. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258129 | ESSENTIAL OIL VERTICAL VAPORIZER PIPE WITH REMOVABLE HEAT RESISTANT PROTECTIVE SLEEVE - An essential oil vertical vaporizer pipe with a heat resistant removable protective sleeve that provides protection from the hot tip after the pipe is used. The vaporizer pipe has a built in heat resistant removable protective sleeve that can be slid back over the hot tip after each use to protect the user and the user's surroundings. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258130 | SLIDE PUSH PACK FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - A slide push pack for smoking articles and a method of packaging smoking articles are disclosed. The slide push pack includes an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell has a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, the back panel having a pair of guide rails and an inner channel, the front panel having a front finger window. The inner shell is configured to receive a pack of smoking articles. The inner shell includes an inner back panel, an outer back panel, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a hinged-lid. The hinged-lid has a hinged-lid back panel configured to attach the hinged-lid to the back panel of the inner shell, and wherein the inner back panel includes an upper tab, and the outer back panel includes a mid-tab and a lower retention tab. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258131 | Collapsible Container - Articles of manufacture, products, and packaging methods are provided that include collapsible container. Collapsible containers provided herein can define an open interior space with a peripheral side wall having a top edge and a bottom edge and a bottom wall attached to the bottom edge of the side wall. The bottom wall can include a displaceable portion in an expanded configuration that extends below the bottom edge of the side wall and adapted to being displaced to a collapsed configuration that extends above the bottom edge of the side wall. Product constituents (e.g., pouches of smokeless tobacco) can be placed in a collapsible container provided herein while the collapsible container is in its expanded configuration. After installing a lid onto a collapsible container to enclose the product within the collapsible container, the container can be collapsed to its collapsed configuration. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258132 | COMBINED CARTRIDGE FOR ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - A cartridge for an e-vaping device enables simultaneous vaporization of different pre-vapor formulations to form a vapor for vaping by an adult vapor. The cartridge includes a dispensing interface coupled to a plurality of reservoirs and a heater coupled to the dispensing interface in a housing. The dispensing interface may include a trunk and separate roots extending into separate reservoirs, such that the dispensing interface draws different pre-vapor formulations from the reservoirs to the trunk via the separate roots. The heater is coupled to the trunk, such that the heater is operable to simultaneously vaporize the different pre-vapor formulations drawn into the trunk. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258133 | ACCESSORY CONFIGURED TO CHARGE AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device accessory. The accessory may include a housing defining a cavity. An electrical power source and a connector may be engaged with a drawer assembly. The drawer assembly may be moveable with respect to the housing between extended and retracted configurations. In the extended configuration an aerosol delivery device may be engaged with the connector. In the retracted configuration the aerosol delivery device may be protected by the housing and recharged by the electrical power source. The drawer assembly may include a storage compartment configured to receive cartridges for the aerosol delivery device. Further, a slider may engage and move a cartridge between recessed and extended positions to store and provide access thereto. A related assembly method is also provided. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258134 | E-VAPING CARTRIDGE AND DEVICE - Example embodiments relate to a cartridge including a housing, a pre-vapor formulation reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation in the housing, a vaporizer, and an airflow diverter. The vaporizer may be configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation. The vaporizer may include a heater and a wick, the wick may be in fluid communication with the pre-vapor formulation reservoir, and the heater may be configured to vaporize at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation in the wick to form a vapor. The heater may be positioned in a transverse direction in the housing, and the airflow diverter may be located on an opposite side of the heater relative to a mouth-end portion. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258135 | PERSONAL CHARGING CASE FOR ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - A personal charging case for charging an e-vaping device includes a body to establish a partial enclosure of the e-vaping device, an electrical charging circuit, and a spring element. The electrical charging circuit includes an electrical connection within the body interior and may charge the e-vaping device internal battery via contact with an electrical connection of the e-vaping device. The spring element exerts a spring force on the e-vaping device to push the e-vaping device electrical connection away from contact with the electrical charging circuit electrical connection in the absence of a holding force. The case may include a cover that exerts the holding force on the e-vaping device to push the e-vaping device electrical connection into contact with the electrical charging circuit electrical connection. The case may include one or more light indicators to indicate amounts of electrical power and pre-vapor formulation in the e-vaping device. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258136 | PERSONAL CARRYING CASE FOR ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - A personal carrying case for holding an e-vaping device includes communication interfaces configured to establish communication links with the e-vaping device and a remotely-located computer device. Control circuitry included in the case may control an element of the e-vaping device according to a control command received from the computer device. The control circuitry may control the e-vaping device element via an e-vaping device communication link, and the control circuitry may receive the control command via a computer device communication link. The computer device communication link may be an ad hoc wireless network communication link. The control circuitry may process information received from the e-vaping device to communicate status information and signals to the computer device. Separate e-vaping device elements may be identified and associated with separate accounts, and e-vaping device usage may be tracked in association with said accounts based on the separate identities of elements used during vaping. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258137 | E-VAPING DEVICE CARTRIDGE WITH INTERNAL CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a conductive element extending through an interior of a dispensing interface to which a heating element is coupled. The conductive element may have a greater temperature coefficient of electrical resistivity than the heating element. The dispensing interface may include a fibrous wicking material, and the conductive element may be woven through an interior of the fibrous wicking material. A temperature of the dispensing interface may be determined based on monitoring an electrical resistance of the conductive element. An amount of pre-vapor formulation may be determined based on an electrical resistance of the bridge electrical circuit to an electrical signal between the heating element and the conductive element through the dispensing interface. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258138 | MULTIPLE DISPERSION GENERATOR E-VAPING DEVICE - A base for an e-vaping device is configured to couple with multiple cartridges configured to generate separate, respective dispersions. The cartridges may include one or more atomizer assemblies or vaporizer assemblies. The base may include multiple connectors electrically coupled to the power supply. The connectors may be configured to couple multiple dispersion generators to a power supply of the base. The base may include control circuitry configured to independently control dispersion generation by dispersion generators coupled to the base. The control circuitry may independently control dispersion generation by the first and second cartridges based on cartridge information accessed through at least one of the first and second connectors. The control circuitry may control dispersion generation by controlling power supplied to the dispersion generators. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258139 | E-VAPING DEVICE CARTRIDGE HOLDER - A base for an e-vaping device is configured to couple with multiple cartridges configured to generate separate, respective dispersions. The cartridges may include one or more atomizer assemblies or vaporizer assemblies. The base may include multiple connectors electrically coupled to the power supply. The connectors may be configured to removably couple with various cartridges. Different cartridges may be interchangeably coupled with the connectors. Different cartridges may be swapped from the connectors. The base may include control circuitry configured to independently control dispersion generation by cartridges coupled to the base. The control circuitry may control dispersion generation by controlling power supplied to the cartridges. The control circuitry may control electrical power supplied based on information accessed from one or more of the cartridges. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258140 | MULTIPLE DISPERSION GENERATOR E-VAPING DEVICE - A base for an e-vaping device is configured to couple with multiple cartridges configured to generate separate, respective dispersions. The cartridges may include one or more atomizer assemblies or vaporizer assemblies. The base may include multiple connectors electrically coupled to the power supply. The connectors may be configured to couple multiple dispersion generators to a power supply of the base. The base may include control circuitry configured to independently control dispersion generation by dispersion generators coupled to the base. The control circuitry may independently control dispersion generation by the first and second cartridges based on cartridge information accessed through at least one of the first and second connectors. The control circuitry may control dispersion generation by controlling power supplied to the dispersion generators. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258141 | FILTER-TYPE DISTILLATION SUCTION APPARATUS - A tobacco baking device, comprising a mouthpiece component, a baking component, and a filter component, where the filter component is located below a baking component; the mouthpiece component is located above the baking component; the baking component is detachably connected to the filter component; where there is sealed connection on the butted terminal portions of the mouthpiece component, the filtration component and the baking component; an air flow channel is provided between the mouthpiece component, the filter component, and the baking component. Vapor goes down along the air flow channel to the filtration component, and goes up after being filtered by the filter component and is released via the mouthpiece component. As the vapor is filtered by the filter component, harmful substances in the vapor are greatly reduced, and also cool the vapor and the whole device, so as to enable the device to be more suitable for using. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258142 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE WITH LIP SENSING - Apparatuses, including systems and devices (“vaporizers”), for vaporizing material to form an inhalable aerosol that include capacitive lips sensing to regulate the temperature of the vaporizer, including transiently boosting the temperature. Methods of operating a vaporizer having a capacitive lip sensor are also described. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258143 | ELECTRIC CIGARETTE - An electric cigarette has a heating coil ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170258144 | GARMENT FOR CYCLISTS - A garment for cyclists is disclosed that is particularly suitable for being able to be worn with any trousers so as not to restrict the person wishing to go by bicycle to wearing trousers with built-in protection, offering good protection of the genital, perineal and ischial zones of both the professional and amateur and occasional cyclists in a comfortable, discreet and also very practical manner. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258145 | FOOTWEAR ARTICLE PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR HOLDING OR ATTACHING AN OBJECT ON SAID ARTICLE - A footwear article provided with a housing to removably hold or attach an object. The housing is arranged to minimize the inconvenience caused by the presence of the object in the housing when the housing of the footwear article is used on the foot, ankle or leg of a user. The longitudinal median axis of the object and/or the housing is located on the rear area of the inside or on the front area of the outside of the ankle/footwear article. The housing provides a storage space for an object such as a Smartphone. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258146 | Sock System - A sock system for PURPOSE includes a sock that may be worn and the sock has a cuff. A strap is coupled to the sock and the strap may be manipulated. The strap is positioned on the cuff. The strap is manipulated to select a tightness of the cuff on a user. Thus, the user may select an amount of pressure the cuff imparts to the user. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258147 | BODY PROTECTION VEST - The present invention relates to the body protection vest including, the right front panel; the left front panel; the right side panel; the left side panel; the right shoulder strap; the left shoulder strap; at least one back panel; at least one fastener; and the plurality of means for connecting external attachments. the plurality of individual fastening members are spaced across the substantial portion of the attachment fabric in operative relation therewith for selective placement and attachment of the detachable elements to the outer side of the body protection vest. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258148 | CAPE DEPLOYABLE FROM A WEARABLE POUCH - An article having utility in the event of foul weather includes a cape or robe integrally attached to an elongate pouch that is adapted to be conveniently and comfortably worn along a back portion of a neck of a person. The pouch includes a fabric strap extending from each of opposite ends of the elongate pouch, which are joinable at a front of the neck of a person. The pouch has an opening and a closure for selectively deploying or stowing the cape or robe. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258149 | THREE DIMENSIONAL SPORTS PADS AND RELATED METHODS FOR ORNAMENTING A SPORTS UNIMORN - A three dimensional pad for wearing under sports clothing to produce a desired image through the sports clothing includes a removable pad having a body with a front face and a rear face. A three dimensional image element is secured to the front face of the body whereby when the pad is positioned underneath an exposed fabric area of the sports clothing a desired image outline is produced. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258150 | Flat-Fold Respirator - A personal respiratory protection device ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170258151 | FACIAL MASK - A facial mask for in protecting the facial region from water or other elements said mask comprising a mask body and a team or closure moans. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258152 | Safety Garment - A safety garment having a back piece, a front piece, an upper side having a neck opening and a lower side. At the back piece the garment is provided with a closeable split from the neck opening to the lower side. In the closed position the garment denies the patient access to at least one part of their body. The safety garments known in the art are tailored to the patient concerned in order to achieve a desired grade of protection against themselves. This is relatively expensive. The safety garment comprises a neck opening, two armholes and two holes for the legs, of which at least one through-opening has an adjustable diameter. This safety suit can be manufactured relatively cheap and offers a high level of protection against themselves. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258153 | BABY GARMENT FOR ATTACHING A FORMAL OUTFIT - A garment allowing a baby to wear a formal outfit without having to wear multiple layers and remain comfortable while wearing the formal outfit. The garment includes a bodysuit having means to attach the formal outfit. The formal outfit includes a suspender, a tie or bow tie, and a vest. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258154 | JACKET CONVERTIBLE TO A NECK PILLOW - Disclosed herein is a jacket which is convertible into a neck pillow, and vice versa. The jacket comprises a pouch concealed within a cavity of the collar of the jacket by a zipper. The pouch is deployed by unzipping the zipper and removing the pouch from the cavity A portion of the pouch is connected to the inside of the cavity by any suitable retaining means such as stitching or adhesive. The pouch is in the shape of a standard neck pillow, though other designs, such as a rectangular pillow are also possible. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258155 | SMARTPHONE GLOVES - The present invention discloses a glove that allows operating an electronic device having a touch interface while wearing the glove. The glove comprises a glove body and digits coupled to the glove body. At least one of the digits comprises a removably coupled sleeve or cap adapted to cover the tip of thumb and/or finger. Removing of the sleeve exposes the thumb or fingertip for operating the touch interface of electronic device. The invention is advantageous allowing use of naked finger and/or thumb tips while wearing the glove for interacting with touch interface or registering thumb or fingerprints for biometric identification. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258156 | Glove with Tabs - A glove having tabs. The tabs extend from the palm and dorsal sides of the wrist opening such that they can be gripped when the glove is donned to assist in removing the glove from the wearer's hand. In an embodiment of the glove, the finger and thumb sheaths are arranged in a symmetrical manner, thereby allowing the glove to be used in an ambidextrous fashion. In another embodiment, the glove is constructed from a paper or paper-based material so that it can be conveniently dispensed and used as a sanitary disposable hand covering. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258157 | Garment Including an Integrated Pocket - A garment including an integrated pocket having a first zipper with an associated first slider, a first and second end of the first zipper, and a second zipper having an associated second slider, a first and second end of the second zipper, wherein the zippers are not parallel in such a manner that the first ends of the zippers are adjacent and the second ends of the zippers are not adjacent, wherein the pocket can be opened and closed by the zippers, and in a fully closed state of the pocket, the first slider is disposed at the first end of the first zipper and the second slider is disposed at the first end of the second zipper so that the sliders are adjacent in the fully closed state of the pocket, and wherein the pocket has a coherent opening area over the entire length of the zippers. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258158 | GARMENT WITH SECURED POCKET - Embodiments described herein relate generally to athletic or leisure apparel, such as running shorts or pants. In some embodiments, a garment includes an outer shell coupled to a band and an inner shell disposed within the outer shell and coupled to the band. The outer shell includes a first material having a first surface area, and the inner shell includes a second material having a second surface area that is less than the first surface area. A pocket is coupled to, and extends from, an inner surface of the outer shell. A coupling mechanism secures the pocket to the inner shell. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism is a second pocket comprising the second material and coupled to the inner shell. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism includes a stitch or a tether. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258159 | WAISTBAND FOR ARTICLE OF APPAREL - A waistband for an article of apparel is provided. The waistband may comprise at least one tunnel structure through which one or more cords may extend to allow tensioning of the waistband through pulling of the cord(s), while additionally providing comfort, stretchability, breathability, and adjustability for the wearer through integration of one or more elastic or elastically resilient portions into the waistband. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258160 | Belt Adjustment System - Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258161 | GARMENT HAVING EXPANSILE CHARACTERISTICS - A garment and method for rolling up a cuff of a cloth are disclosed. In one embodiment, a garment and method may be directed to a cylindrical shaped expansile fabric having a top edge, bottom edge, and apertures designed to wrap a cuff of a cloth, including a pant leg hem, shorts leg hem, sleeve cuff, and turtle neck, and to fold up the cuff together with the expansile fabric applied over the cuff. By the elasticity of the expansile fabric, the cuff continues to be held in a rolled-up manner but as a temporary measure so that the length of the pant leg, shorts leg, sleeve, and turtle neck can be maintained at a desired length for a wearer of the cloth and adjustable easily. In some embodiments, the expansile fabric is rolled-down to release the cuff wrapped inside without leaving any additional attachment. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258162 | MULTIPLE LAYER HAIR ENHANCEMENT, ADDITION, OR EXTENSION - Hair enhancements, additions, and extensions that are, realistic, seamless, comfortable, secure, durable, and hygienic are disclosed. Embodiments include a hair product including a first layer, a second layer having an open weave structure, a third layer, the first and third layers encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair, each of the plurality of strands of hair being affixed to the second layer and extending therefrom. Other embodiments include a hair piece including a base comprising first, second, and third layers, the first and third layers at least partially encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair extending from the second layer. Various embodiments comprising different styles of hair enhancements are disclosed. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258163 | Device for Dispensing Artificial Eyelashes - The invention relates to a device for dispensing artificial eyelashes, comprising a housing equipped with a dispensing region, a carrier to which a plurality of artificial eyelashes grouped into units using a connecting strip is fixed, a movement mechanism capable of being actuated to cause movement of the carrier in order to convey the artificial eyelashes towards the dispensing region and to allow the artificial eyelashes to exit through said dispensing region, said eyelashes being oriented transversely to an axis of extension of the carrier, at least when they are passing through said dispensing region, wherein said connecting strip is positioned to the side beyond said carrier. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258164 | ORGANIZED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION PRINTING AND REFERENCING - The incorporation of digitally-printed assembly instructions and notations into textile product assembly processes is described. In one embodiment, an order to purchase a textile product having a number of panels is received. The panels are arranged and placed into a template for printing on a textile printer. Seams among the panels are identified and, with reference to the seams, assembly tasks are compiled to assemble the textile product. The assembly tasks are ordered according to at least one assembly factor directed to efficiency, quality, or other factors. The assembly tasks are associated with a set of assembly notations according to an assembly notation syntax. The assembly notations are incorporated into the template for printing, and the textile printer is instructed to print the panels along with the assembly notations. Sewing workers can refer to the assembly notations to determine how the textile product should be assembled using the panels. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258165 | MODIFIED BASEBALL HAT - A modified baseball hat that includes a semi-hemispherically shaped crown that includes an exterior surface, an interior surface, a first front panel that includes a first opening, a second front panel that includes a second opening, a first side panel that includes a first loop attached to an interior surface of the crown near the first side panel, and a second side panel that includes a second loop attached to an interior surface of the crown near the second side panel, a bill attached to the crown, and a band member extending through the first opening, the second opening, the first loop, and the second loop. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258166 | Sports cap with hair aperture - A protective head gear with a substantially hemi-spherically shaped portion intended to be worn over hair on the head of a wearer and including at least one opening therein large enough to accommodate a bundle of hair passing through the opening and means for securing the cap to the bundle of hair. An a fixed mechanism is attached to the cap body around the perimeter of the opening to compress the aperture containing the bundle of hair and hold the bundle of hair and the cap body in a fixed relationship. The fixed mechanism includes an O-ring attached to the cap body along the perimeter of the opening and a drawstring passed through the interior. The drawstring may be drawn to gather the sleeve to compress the bundle of hair. Two clamps are locked to the drawstring in a drawn disposition to hold the aperture gathered about the bundle of hair. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258167 | HAT CLIP APPARATUS - The technology disclosed herein provides a method and device for storing and transporting a hat that is compact and addresses the problem of attaching a hat to a carrier, for example a bag, without the primary use of friction or clamping force to secure the hat, as these tend to damage the hat. More specifically, the clipping apparatus attaches to the hat by utilizing features of the hat to create mechanical interlocks to secure the hat, as opposed to friction. Further the device is easily and repeatedly attachable and removable from a hat without causing damage to the hat. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258168 | ADJUSTABLE HELMET WITH SIDE PROTECTIVE MEMBERS - A protective helmet with a shell including movable first and second shell sections and an inner layer of protective material with a first layer section mounted on the first shell section and a second layer section mounted on the second shell section. Protective member(s) received within the shell each have a first end portion and an opposed second end portion. The protective member(s) may be side protective members. The first end portion extends between the first layer section and the first shell section. The second end portion extends between the second layer section and the second shell section. At least one of the first and second end portions of each protective member is displaceable relative to a corresponding one of the first and second layer sections upon the relative displacement of the shell sections. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258169 | UPPER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A CUFF - In one aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element, a collar area configured to form an ankle opening, and a cuff in the collar area. The cuff may be at least partially formed by the knit element and may include a ribbed knit structure of the knit element. In another aspect, an upper for an article of footwear may include a knit element with a first area, the first area including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side may be formed of at least 30% more material than the second side such that the first area is configured to curve convexly away from the first side. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258170 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A TEXTILE UPPER - An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction with varying stitch configurations. The upper may also incorporate non-textile elements, including non-textile elements on the lateral side and in the heel region. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes may be utilized to form the textile element. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258171 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A TEXTILE UPPER - An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction with varying stitch configurations. The upper may also incorporate non-textile elements, including non-textile elements on the lateral side and in the heel region. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes may be utilized to form the textile element. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258172 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A TEXTILE UPPER - An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction with varying stitch configurations. The upper may also incorporate longitudinal ribs extending along the lateral and/or medial sides of the upper. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes may be utilized to form the textile element. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258173 | Running Shoe Wear Indicator - An integrated circuit for measuring and indicating wear on an athletic shoe. The circuit features a display located on the sole of the shoe to give a clear visual indication of remaining life of the shoe. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258174 | Modular Sandal - A modular sandal. The modular sandal includes a sole having an upper side and a lower side. Slots disposed on the lower side include an interior wall and a width. Channels extending from the lower side of the sole through the upper side of the sole include a diameter. Each of the channels is positioned within one of the slots. A strap including locking tabs is pivotally affixed to the sole. Each locking tab is configured to pivot between a locked position and an unlocked position. Each locking tab is configured to pass through each channel when in an unlocked position. Each locking tab frictionally engages the interior wall of each slot when in a locked position, thereby anchoring the strap to the sole. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258175 | SHOE INSOLE - An insole is provided. This insole features a front end, a thickness, a top surface, a bottom surface, a heel receiving portion having a first end and a second end, a lateral longitudinal arch support section which has a width, and a medial longitudinal arch support section. Preferably, the medial longitudinal arch support section is made up of a partial spherical cap which has a radius and a height, and the medial longitudinal arch support section runs from the first end of said heel receiving portion to the lateral longitudinal arch support section. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258176 | Footwear Arch Support - An arch support may include a base plate having a base plate top surface. The arch support may further include a contoured arch plate attached to the base plate at a joint. The arch plate may include an arch plate bottom surface. The arch plate bottom surface may face and be separated from the base plate top surface, with an extent of the separation increasing toward a medial side of the arch support. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258177 | FLAME BLOCKING VENTING TRAP AND PROTECTION GARMENT THEREOF - The application relates to a flame blocking venting trap (FBVT) adapted to vent a protection footwear, the FBVT comprising a proximal layer; a central venting layer superposed to the proximal layer; and a distal layer superposed to the central venting layer. The proximal layer is forming a first fold with the central venting layer and the central venting layer is forming a second fold with the distal layer to act as a flow restricting apparatus configured to prevent air and flames to get through the FBVT from the outside of the protection footwear and allow air to get through the FBVT from the inside of the protection footwear. A protection footwear including one or many FBVT is encompassed by the present application. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258178 | SOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING REGIONALLY VARIED AUXETIC STRUCTURES - A sole for article of footwear includes a midsole component having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. A plurality of blind holes each extends from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The plurality of blind holes are arranged in an auxetic configuration in the outer surface. Each hole in the plurality of holes extends towards the inner surface. The plurality of blind holes is arranged in a pattern that provides a tunable performance characteristic. The patterns of blind holes vary between different regions of the midsole component to provide different types of responses in the different regions. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258179 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH HEEL EXTENDER - An article of footwear includes a sole structure that has a heel portion with a rear, a lateral side, and a medial side. The article of footwear includes a heel extender that has a rear segment disposed at the rear of the heel portion, a lateral arm disposed at the lateral side of the heel portion, and a medial arm disposed at the medial side of the heel portion. The heel extender has a protuberance that establishes a rearmost extent of the article of footwear. The sole structure has a first hardness and the protuberance has a second hardness greater than the first hardness. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258180 | SOLE STRUCTURE WITH HOLES ARRANGED TO FORM AN AUXETIC STRUCTURE - A sole structure includes a sole component, which has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The sole component has a length and a thickness. The sole component includes a sole material, and the sole material has a density. At least one of the thickness or the density varies along the length of the sole component. The sole component defines a plurality of holes extending from at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface and arranged to form an auxetic structure. The auxetic structure is configured such that, when the sole component is tensioned in a first direction, the sole component expands in both the first direction and in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A property of the auxetic structure varies as a function of the density or the thickness of the sole component. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258181 | Article of Footwear With Lightweight Sole Assembly - A sole assembly for an article of footwear has a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface. The second portion is formed from a first foam material prepared by a reaction product of a composition having about 10 to about 100 phr of a hydrogenated copolymer and about 10 to about 90 phr of a copolymer of ethlylene and an alpha olefin, the alpha olefin having up to 20 carbon atoms. The first foam material has a hardness of 25 to 45 Asker C and a density of less than 0.18 g/cm3. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258182 | DAMPNESS PREVENTION FUNCTION-EQUIPPED INSOLE, AND SHOE AND SLIPPER INCLUDING THE INSOLE - Provided is a dampness prevention function-equipped insole ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170258183 | LEVELING APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A LEVEL SURFACE WITH RESPECT TO AN INCLINE PLANE - Embodiments herein relate to an apparatus that provides balance on a plane to a user. The apparatus includes an attachment plate, a boat plate, a first fastener, and an adjustable bracket. The boat plate includes a first surface configured to contact the plane. The first fastener attaches a first end of the attachment plate to a first end of the boat plate. The adjustable bracket can attach to a second end of the boat plate, thereby fixing a second end of the attachment plate to cause the attachment plate to be at a horizontal level. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258184 | COVER AND BUTTON MADE FROM A NON-ABRASIVE MATERIAL - A cover and/or a button for protecting apparel from abrasion due to contact of the cover with the apparel has a top around a perimeter encircling the cover and a base positioned opposite to the top. The cover is made from silicone with a hardness within the range of 10-90 as measured on the silicone hardness Shore A scale. The top and the base connect to the perimeter to enclose an interior. The interior expands to surround the fastener. The cover compresses to reduce the distance from the perimeter to the orifice to accommodate engagement of the cover with the fastener. The cover is made from any one of a group consisting of: silicone, silicone rubber, rubber, polyurethane, plastic, one or more types of epoxy resin, or other synthetic substances. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258185 | TEMPORARY WEARABLE MODIFICATION SYSTEM FOR GARMENTS - A garment modification system comprising at least one garment modification device, comprising a primary face, a connecting mechanism, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm, and a joint connecting the transitioning section and the adjustable arm. The adjustable arm is operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification system and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification system. The connecting mechanism is operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258186 | Clasp Mechanisms for Wristwatch Bands - In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258187 | FLEXIBLE CANOPY - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flexible canopy. In one embodiment, the flexible canopy includes a central shaft, a sliding collar, a plurality of supports, a plurality of tensioners, a tensioner connection hub, and a membrane. The sliding collar is slidably connected to and surrounds the central shaft. A first end of each of the supports is connected to the sliding collar, and a second end of each of the supports is connected to the membrane near the edge of the membrane. Each of the tensioners is connected at one end to a different one of the supports and at the other end to the tensioner connection hub. In one embodiment, the flexible canopy includes a handle connected to a first, lower end of the central shaft. In other embodiments, the first, lower end of the central shaft includes or is insertable into a base. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258188 | STRETCHABLE BOTTLE CONTAINER - A stretchable bottle container for usage as an umbrella accessory, or a packaging and storage container. The stretchable bottle container comprises: a stretchable bottle body ( | 2017-09-14 |
20170258189 | MAGIC BAGS - A grocery storage system includes two or more bags having retractable members whose faces comprise connecting means such as Velcro material allowing the bags to connect to one another. The bags can be placed inside a shopping trolley in an accordion fashion facilitating separation of different grocery items and convenience of portability. The retractable members facilitate use of the storage system in shopping trolleys of different sizes. The bags include different type pockets which can be used for different items, such as bottles, fragile items such as eggs, and personal items such as the shopper's wallet or smartphone. Grips which may include Velcro patch coupled with two distal bags are used to secure the storage system within the shopping trolley. Bags can be made from fabric having lower sections made from fish-net or transparent material. One of the bags maybe, selectively, made from heat-insulating material facilitating control of temperature of grocery items. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258190 | LUGGAGE ARTICLE HAVING OFFSET SUPPORT MEMBERS - A luggage article having offset support members is provided. The luggage article may include a luggage case including first and second shells pivotably connected together at a split line by a hinge member. The luggage article may include a plurality of support members connected to the luggage case, each of the first and second shells including at least one of the plurality of support members. Each of the support members may be offset relative to a corresponding support member positioned on an opposite shell portion. The support members may be offset laterally in a direction parallel to the split line and/or the hinge member. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258191 | WATER RESISTANT PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A water resistant device case includes a front and back assembly that mate to enclose an electronic device. The front assembly includes a rigid front frame, a touch screen cover bonded to the front frame, an inner bumper attached to the rigid front frame and an elastomeric main seal attached around a periphery of the rigid front frame. The back assembly includes a rigid back frame, an elastomeric over mold formed on an exterior of the back frame and an inner bumper attached to the rigid back frame. A snap tab attached to the rigid back frame mates with a snap hook on the front assembly to hold the front and back assemblies together when the device is enclosed within the case. A main water resistant seal is formed around a perimeter of the front and back assemblies by the elastomeric main seal on the front assembly being held against an inner surface of the rigid back frame. A secondary water resistant seal is formed around a perimeter of the front and back assemblies by an elastomeric secondary sealing member attached around a periphery of the rigid front frame that mates with an exterior surface of the back assembly to form a secondary water resistant seal. A closed cell foam is used to seal apertures associated with the device's audio inputs and outputs. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258192 | APPARATUS FOR HAIR CURLING - Disclosed is an apparatus for hair curling. The apparatus includes a base band comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. Further, the apparatus includes curl-forming elements disposed on the outer surface of the base band. Moreover, the apparatus includes connecting elements configured to connect the curl-forming elements to the base band, thereby creating closed loops between the base band and the curl-forming elements, wherein the curl-forming elements follow a contour of the outer surface of the base band. The curl-forming elements are configured to form an outer layer with respect to the outer surface of the base band, wherein the base band forms an inner layer with respect to the curl-forming elements, wherein a closed loop is provided between the outer and inner layers, wherein the closed loop is bounded by the connecting elements. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258193 | HEADBANDS AND METHODS FOR SECURING HEADBANDS AND HAIR - The invention provides headbands and barrettes and methods for securing headbands, barrettes, and hair. The headbands and barrettes remain in in a desired place during use and hold the user's hair in in a desired place during use. The headbands and barrettes use a hook and loop fastener (the hook portion of a hook and loop fastener system) to interact with the user's hair during use and hold the headband or barrette and the user's hair in place. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258194 | HAIR COLORING DEVICE - An improved hair coloring device is a lightweight cylindrical unit measuring approximately four to five inches (4″-5″) in length, with a slightly curved handle to provide a comfortable, ergonomic grip. The hollowed interior of the improved hair coloring device would house the interchangeable cartridge of chosen hair dye, which would extend downward and distribute out of an egress point or nozzle. A comb attachment, and an optional brush attachment are able to be inserted into this nozzle as well. Premixed and comprised of colorant ingredients, the dye cartridges for the improved hair coloring device would be produced in a manageable mousse form, as well as a liquid form, with a virtually endless array of shades to match the popular hair colorants available on the market, as well as any user's own natural hair color. A battery operated, automatic dispenser is also available for times when house current is not available. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258195 | Apparatus and related methods for applying dye or other coloring medium to human hair roots - Disclosed is ZAP-RTA, a Root Touch up Applicator is a push button operated apparatus that directs and deposits color chemical on to the roots of hair. The process is safe fast and effortless. Its' tapered Parting Pen, parts hair precisely while color is being deposited on to the scalp when the pump button is pressed down and the Blending ball blends the chemical onto the scalp. ZAP-RTA is comprised of a piston pump system, one-way valves, spring, inlet and outlet nozzles. The body contains the reservoir, piston-pump cylinder, 2 one-way valves and inlet and outlet nozzles. The barrel is tapered to help part hair and contains an opening that directs the outflow of hair color downward. Just behind outflow opening is the Blender Ball attached to help blend the color chemical closer to the scalp. | 2017-09-14 |
20170258196 | HAIR CARE DEVICE - A voltage supply unit in a hair care device includes a voltage supply member which has an exposed surface exposed to the outside and is attached to a housing, and a first conductive section that is electrically connected to the voltage supply member. Furthermore, the voltage supply member has a visible light transmission section having visible light transparency, the visible light transmission section having a second conductive section electrically connected to the first conductive section. In addition, the second conductive section has a contact surface contacted by supply object U, and at least a portion of the exposed surface serves as the contact surface. Furthermore, a shield section that overlaps an entirety of the exposed surface and does not transmit visible light is provided inward of the exposed surface. | 2017-09-14 |