44th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150305423 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING PROTECTION AGAINST MINOR HEAD INJURY AND FOR STABILIZING A HAT - A device for providing protection against minor head injury and for stabilizing a hat is provided. The device moves from a generally flat first orientation into a domed-shaped second orientation. In the second orientation, the device is placed under the underside of a hat and supports the hat in an upright position. The device may be placed under a hat for protection and/or to store the hat in an upright position for display and to reduce the sagging of the hat over time. Further, the device may be placed under a hat and the hat worn. The device has a plurality of radially extending arms extending from a center portion. The perimeter surface of the device may be partially inserted within a groove of the hat so as to allow the device to remain secured within the hat. The device is also suitable for providing some protection against head injury when the device is properly worn under a hat. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305424 | SHEAR REDUCTION MECHANISM - Protective gear such as a helmet includes multiple layers including an outer ball bearing layer and/or one or more energy and impact transformer layers. The ball bearing layer exposes multiple ball bearings on the outer surface of the protective gear to deflect and diminish shear forces and other rotational forces imparted onto the outer surface. In many examples, the ball bearings on the outer surface prevent the transfer of shear and rotational forces from the surface of a helmet onto a skull. The energy and impact transformer layers may also include various structures and materials used to dissipate mechanical energy applied to an outer layer or outer shell layer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305425 | HELMET CONFIGURED FOR ELECTRONICS - Integrated helmet systems provide convenient and modular use of electronic devices with a protective helmet. In addition to ease of use, weight savings and space savings also may be realized in certain embodiments. A flexible printed circuit board is used as a power bus to deliver electrical power from a battery pack to various electronic devices. Examples of devices used with protective helmets include: night vision goggles; helmet-mounted display units; ear phones; communication headsets; camera systems; biometric sensors; microprocessors; identify friend or foe devices (IFFs); and GPS devices. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305426 | BICYCLE HELMET WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS - A bicycle helmet includes a shell, a pad, and a sensor system. The sensor system is at least partially disposed on the shell or the pad. The sensor system can detect a user status and wirelessly transmit a status signal representing the detected user status to a paired device. The paired device can determine whether the user has suffered an injury and whether to contact emergency services. The bicycle helmet may include an integrated microphone and speakers so that the user can speak with an emergency services operator. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305427 | Shock Wave Mitigating Helmets - Described are helmets that include a shell that has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer. The second layer is less dense than the first layer and the third layer. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305428 | BICYCLE HELMET FIT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a helmet comprising a main body having a concave interior for receiving a user's head, a head strap coupled to the body, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the head strap. The head strap is positioned in a loop that spans at least 1.5 wraps around the interior of the main body. Preferably, the head strap is fully recessed into the concave interior of the main body. The head strap can include an occipital pad and a flexible belt (e.g., two flexible belts) secured to the occipital pad and engaged with the adjustment mechanism. Preferably, at least a portion of the flexible belt is spaced rearward from the occipital pad. The helmet can further include a belt guide (e.g., two side belt guides and a front belt guide) secured to the main body and adapted to allow the head strap to slide through the belt guide. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305429 | HELMET RETENTION SYSTEM - The present application discloses a helmet, a helmet retention system, and a method of adjusting a helmet. In certain embodiments, the helmet comprises a helmet shell and a helmet retention system. The retention system comprises a rear portion connected to the rear of the helmet shell, first and second straps extending from the rear portion to a front portion of the helmet shell, and an adjustment device attached to the rear portion for adjusting the length of the first and second straps between the rear portion and the front portion of the helmet shell to tighten and loosen the straps about the head of the user. Each strap comprises a strap segment and an elongated member attached to the strap segment. The adjustment device is configured to selectively adjust the elongated member to move the first and second strap segments relative to the helmet shell. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305430 | Personal Protective Equipment Liner - A protective liner for personal protective equipment comprises a foam component and a polymer component. The foam component is embedded in parallel with the polymer component such that the foam component and the polymer component absorb energy in parallel during impact. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305431 | Helmets with Facemask Gaskets - A helmet comprises a shell, a gasket, and a facemask. A recessed region is formed on an exterior surface of the shell of the helmet. The gasket is disposed on the recessed region of the shell. The facemask is disposed on the gasket. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305432 | MAGNETIC FOOTWEAR FASTENERS AND MAGNETIC FOOTWEAR UTILIZING THE SAME - Magnetic footwear, magnetic footwear fasteners, magnetic couplers, and methods of utilizing the same are disclosed herein. A magnetic footwear fastener includes a pair of magnetic couplers that are selectively (magnetically) coupled together, such as to selectively secure footwear in a closed, or sized, configuration around a wearer's foot when magnetic coupling regions of the pair of magnetic couplers are magnetically coupled together. The magnetic couplers also include mechanical coupling regions that are configured to be attached to footwear, either in a temporary or permanent manner. When the magnetic couplers are temporarily coupled to the footwear, the mechanical coupling region of each magnetic coupler may include one or more coupler eyelets through which the footwear's lace extends. When the magnetic couplers are permanently coupled to the footwear, the mechanical coupling regions thereof may be integrated into the shell, tongue, vamp, or other upper region of the footwear. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305433 | APPARATUS FOR A SHOE - The present invention is directed to an apparatus removably attachable to a shoe with laces and a sole. The apparatus comprises a front side and back side, lower and upper opposite ends and opposite sides. The front side of the apparatus has a front pocket and the back side of the apparatus has a transversal strap extending between both opposite sides of the apparatus and a longitudinal strap extending from the lower opposite end of the apparatus. The longitudinal strap has an extendible loop configured to be removably latched onto a hook device located at the upper opposite end of the apparatus. When removably attaching the apparatus onto the shoe, the longitudinal strap is weaved through the laces of the shoe and the extendible loop is extended over the hook device so as to securely attach the apparatus onto the shoe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305434 | Shoe with Divided Ground Contact Surfaces - The invention relates to a shoe and method for making a shoe with divided ground contact surfaces including a toe area covered in part by a toe material; the toe material for contacting a ground; a heel area covered in part by a heel material; wherein the heel material is for contacting the ground. The shoe also has a flex member between the toe and heel areas; the flex member extends both in lateral and longitudinal directions for spreading the toe and heel materials toward a periphery of the shoe and for reducing friction between the ground and the toe and heel materials; and wherein the flex member is contoured for facilitating flexing of the shoe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305435 | HEATED SHOE INSOLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A remote control wireless heated insole system in which address data identifying specific insoles to be heated is provided. Once the heating process is initiated, periodic repeated control signals are generated to cause heating of the insoles. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305436 | PNEUMATICALLY INFLATABLE AIR BLADDER DEVICES CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN SHOE SOLE OR CONFIGURED AS SHOE INSERTS - A pneumatically cushioned shoe or shoe insert device including a plastic layer forming air bladders; a cloth layer covering a top surface of the plastic layer; a rubber layer covering a toe portion of a bottom surface of the plastic layer; a C shaped indentation on the plastic layer forming an arch region air bladder; and circle or oval shaped indentations forming interconnected air bladder regions having respective air bladders and including an inner heel, outer heel, and metatarsal air bladder regions. The rubber layer including cutting lines for sizing for regular or wide foot sizes and a lower thicker line defining a do not cut below region. The cloth layer including cutting lines for sizing for the other of regular or wide foot sizes. The air bladders pre-filled with air during manufacturing or filled with air by a user. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305437 | MIDSOLE FOR REDUCING LOAD APPLIED ON KNEE - The present invention relates to a midsole which reduces a load applied to a knee, and more particularly, to a midsole which reduces a load applied to a knee, in which a first soft portion and a second soft portion are disposed at a front inner side and a rear inner side so as to allow an inner knee to relatively and smoothly move, thereby reducing impact and load concentrated on an inner knee joint, and expecting improved exercise capacity. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305438 | Article of Footwear Formed from Two Preforms and Method and Mold for Manufacturing Same - A method of manufacturing a midsole includes placing first and second preforms into a midsole recess of a mold, with first and second portions of the mold defining a first overflow chamber connected to the first recess; closing the mold by positioning the first and second portions in contact with one another; heating the mold for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature such that the first and second preforms melt and bond together to form a midsole, with a portion of each of the first and second preforms flowing into the first overflow chamber to form a first overflow portion; removing the midsole from the mold; allowing the midsole to expand; and cutting away the first overflow portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305439 | Weighted Shoe - An improved athletic or therapeutic footwear device having a group of two ridges separated by an arch in the sole there between. The footwear has either of two configurations: a staggered or partial sole cavity config or a uniform or transverse configuration. The staggered or partial sole configuration has cavities in alternating sides of the shoe sole down the ridge group. The uniform or transverse configuration has a proximal cavity near each ridge that passes from one side to another of all ridges thereby permitting maximum loading of weights or dummy plugs therein. A closing device ensures that weights or dummy plugs won't accidentally exit the cavities. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305440 | REMOVABLE SHOE WEDGE - A shoe wedge includes a support structure. The support structure includes two longitudinally extending wall portions that are biased towards one another such that the wall portions define a channel extending between the wall portions and an opening that extends from an upper surface of the support structure to a lower surface of the support structure. The opening has a larger cross sectional area at the upper surface than at the lower surface. The shoe wedge further includes a body portion that extends from the support structure. The body portion is configured with a surface that substantially conforms to a portion of a sole of a shoe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305441 | Interchangeable Cap-Toe Fashion-Covering-and-Adornment Shoe System - An improved interchangeable fashion-covering and adornment system that provides the user a way to quickly and easily modify the look of their shoes to match their style of dress by using a hidden magnet solution. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305442 | Footwear with an Integrated Donning Mechanism - A footwear with an integrated donning mechanism allows a user to put on a shoe and a sock without bending over or overexerting themselves. This is accomplished through the use of an at least one attachment mechanism. Each attachment mechanism includes a first interlocking element and a second interlocking element. The sock includes an outer contact surface connected in between a sock toe and an ankle band. The shoe includes an inner contact surface connected in between a shoe toe and a collar. The first interlocking element connects onto the outer contact surface. The second interlocking element connects onto the inner contact surface. When the sock is positioned within the shoe, the first interlocking element and the second interlocking element are engaged to each other, and thus fastening the sock to the shoe such that it is easier for the user put on the sock and the shoe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305443 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCING FRICTION AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND APPARATUS - An article of footwear for substantially reducing friction related to tying a shoe with a shoelace having an uncompressed cross-section. The shoe comprises eyelets for receiving the shoelace, each eyelet having a cross-section larger than the uncompressed cross-section of the shoelace. The shoe further comprises shoelace interfacing structures configured inside one of the eyelets. The shoelace interfacing structures comprises a material for withstanding tensions associated with tying the shoe. In addition, the shoelace interfacing structures supports movement of the shoelace along an outer surface of the shoelace interfacing structure and permits the shoelace to pass with minimal friction so that pulling on the ends of the shoelace ties the shoe with minimal force, thereby evenly distributing the tension of the shoelace with each shoelace interfacing structures throughout the shoe. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305444 | SHOE LACE PROTECTOR - The purpose of this device is to secure, contain, and protect the tied shoelaces found on the majority of shoes in today's world. Especially in the case of children, elderly, or athletes, the shoelaces frequently come undone. At best, this can be a nuisance to have to bend over and re-tie them every so often. At worst, untied laces can cause the wearer to trip and possibly injure him/herself. This device prevents any such instances from occurring by ensconcing the tied laces in a cocoon of sorts, never allowing them to come undone or bounce around haphazardly. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305445 | FOOTWEAR WITH RETRACTABLE SPIKES - An apparatus for selectively extending and retracting spikes includes spike actuating assemblies mounted to, and cooperating between, a first plate and a first slider frame, and a second plate and a second slider frame, pivotally mounted to the first plate and first slider frame respectively. Each spike actuating assembly contains a spike. The first slider frame is translatable to actuate the spike actuating assemblies to thereby extend and retract the spikes from the spike actuating assemblies. A cyclically alternating positioner is mounted on the first plate for moving the first and second slider frames relative to the first and second plates. The positioner has only a single actuating button adjacent the heel. Depressing the actuating button a first time causes the positioner to move the slider frames to extend the spikes. Depressing the actuating button a second time causes the positioner to move the slider frames to retract the spikes. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305446 | REMOVABLE STUD OR CLEAT ASSEMBLY FOR FOOTWEAR - A removable stud or cleat assembly for footwear is provided, particularly for athletic or sports footwear. The stud or cleat assembly includes a stud having a first and second mounting structure and engagement structure located on the sole of the footwear and configured for engaging the first and second mounting structure of the stud. Engagement of the stud is achieved by aligning the first mounting structure relative to the engagement structure, temporarily deforming the second mounting structure and rotating the stud relative to the engagement structure to thereby securely engage the first and second mounting structure with the engagement structure. Disengagement of the stud from the engagement structure is achieved by biasing the second mounting structure to disengage the second mounting structure from the engagement structure and rotating the stud relative to the engagement structure to thereby disengage the first mounting structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305447 | Interchangeable Chassis For Cleated Footwear - An article of footwear including cleat sets and/or cleat members can include provisions for maximizing traction between a chassis and multiple types of ground surfaces. In some embodiments, a chassis can include cleat sets and/or cleat members disposed in different locations to achieve maximum traction on multiple types of surfaces. In other embodiments, a chassis can include distinct types of cleat sets and/or cleat members that each maximize traction for a distinct type of surface. Each chassis includes a distinct type of cleat configuration. Different cleat configurations may be used to provide varying degrees of traction. In some embodiments, the chassis can include varying levels of flexibility, to provide user with options to customize the stiffness and support of the article of footwear. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305448 | Method of Vacuum Forming A Footwear Upper - A method of making an article of footwear may include applying an environmental pressure differential across a sheet of upper material to conform the sheet of upper material to a portion of a footwear last, thereby forming at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear. In addition, the method may include assembling the article of footwear including fixedly attaching the upper of the article of footwear to a sole structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305449 | BELT - In a belt with a belt strap ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305450 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING HOOK FASTENER STRUCTURES - Systems and methods for joining two or more pieces of hook fastener tape. In some embodiments, the two or more pieces of tape are spliced together using ultrasonic welding. At least one of the splicing components used to splice the tapes together may be configured so that the component influences the profile of a connecting portion along which the two tapes are welded together. In some cases, at least one of the splicing components may be configured to minimize deformation of the tapes as they are welded together. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305451 | NOVEL ARCHED GEMSTONE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A diamond, which has a step-cut arched configuration on one end and a baguette-style configuration on the other, comprising a girdle, a top or crown above the girdle, and a pavilion or base below the girdle. The crown terminates in an upper planar surface known as a “table,” which is generally parallel to the girdle plane. The arched end is comprised of step-cut crown facets that are preferably arranged about a common center, and upstanding pavilion facets that are also preferably arcuately arranged about the common center. The pavilion also includes a large, arched window facet. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305452 | Cane with Spring-Actuated Gripper - A cane with trigger-actuated gripper is an apparatus that is used as a walking aid and an aid for grabbing or picking up objects. The apparatus includes a cane which is used to aid a user with walking and increase distance the user is able to reach. A grasping mechanism is connected to the can and used to aid users with grabbing or picking up objects. A trigger located near the handle of the cane is used to control a spring-loaded claw assembly. The spring-loaded claw assembly, located near the foot of the cane, is used to clench or pick up objects. A cable runs through the inside of the cane's hollow shaft and links the trigger to the spring-loaded claw assembly. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305453 | ADJUSTABLE UMBRELLA HOLDER - The disclosure is related holders and clamps, such as umbrella holders. In certain embodiments, an item holder and one or more clamps may be combined to form an umbrella holder. Further, a clamp may include two jaw members that can be tightened to engage a ball joint member of a holder. There may also be an attachment mechanism that also has a ball joint that can be engaged by an end of the clamp opposite the holder. Such a clamp may also be adapted for other uses, such as to engage other items connected to a ball joint. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305454 | Card Caddy - The invention is a card caddy for holding cards such as, but not limited to, credit cards and business cards, alone or in combination. In one preferred embodiment the card caddy is a right handed card caddy comprising a plurality of transparent pouches arranged in a single column format with a predetermined amount of overlap between each adjacent pouch. The column of connected pouches defines front and rear sides of the card caddy. Each pouch has a side opening to allow a user to insert or retract cards. A pouch overlap corresponding to ¼ of a pouch provides a card caddy with five pouches which can fit in a person's purse or wallet; a pouch overlap of ⅛ of a pouch provides a card caddy with nine pouches. A left handed card caddy is also provided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305455 | MULTI-PURPOSE WALLET WITH HOLDER FOR MULTIPLE WRITING INSTRUMENTS - A multipurpose wallet formed from flaccid, rectangular outer and inner members and inner members each having a major surface. The major surface of the outer member is selectively fastened, preferably using solvent bonding, to a facing major surface of the inner member. Selecting the areas to be bonded defines internal pouches between the outer and inner members and additionally, a central channel. Elongated retaining clips that removably engage the central channel hold folded material within the wallet. One or more writing instrument holders, each having one or more writing instrument sleeves, are fastened to an outer surface of the outer member. One or more inside pockets may be formed by solvent bonding an additional piece of material to an inside surface of the inner member. The wallet is constructed of durable weather resistant, water resistant vinyl-type material for the outer member and a clear vinyl for the inner member. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305456 | COVER-TYPE CONTAINING STRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE ENCLOSURES - A cover-type containing structure for flexible enclosures primarily includes a front cover sheet, a rear cover sheet and a flexible enclosure. The front cover sheet includes a first joining edge and a cover piece, whereas the rear cover sheet includes a cover assembly corresponding to the cover piece. The flexible enclosure includes a second joining edge and by engaging the first joining edge with the second joining edge, the front cover sheet and the flexible enclosure are fixed. Besides, the containing structure further includes a holding portion. Under a contained state, the holding portion is used to contain smaller objectives; whereas, in an unfolded state, in addition to using the flexible enclosure to contain larger objectives, the holding portion can be also used to contain smaller objectives. The present invention can be also applied to a piece of clothing combined with a bag unit or other flexible enclosure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305457 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a cover, a flexible board, a coupler, a communication module, and an output device. The cover covers at least a part of the flexible board. The coupler is on the flexible board and has flexibility. The communication module performs close proximity wireless communication by using the coupler. The output device outputs at least a part of data received by the coupler. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305458 | HOUSING AND PORTABLE DEVICE USING THE SAME - A portable device having a housing includes a plastic portion, a metal element integrated with the plastic portion. The metal element includes a support portion, a closed sidewall substantially perpendicular to the support portion, four first bent portions, and four connecting portions configured to connect the closed sidewall to each first bent portion. The closed sidewall can extend from an outside periphery of the support portion to a first direction, and the first bent portions can extend to a second direction substantially contrary to the first direction. The connecting portions are embedded inside the plastic portion and substantially perpendicular to the closed sidewall and the first bent portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305459 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection device includes a receiving portion for receiving an electronic device and a cover portion pivotally connected to one side of the receiving portion for opening or covering the receiving portion. The cover portion includes a first reinforcing member, two right angle trapezoid-shaped second reinforcing members symmetrically located at two opposite sides of the first reinforcing member, two third reinforcing members, and a fourth reinforcing member. The two third reinforcing members respectively located between the two second reinforcing members and the fourth reinforcing member. The first, second, third and fourth reinforcing members are connected flexibly to each other. When the first reinforcing member is folded relative to the fourth reinforcing member and the second reinforcing members contact the first reinforcing member, the cover portion is rotated to allow the first reinforcing member to abut against a back of the receiving portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305460 | INSPECTION POUCH - An inspection pouch for housing and providing hands-free access to electronic testing equipment, meters, lights, tools and other implements needed by inspectors, installers and other workers. The pouch has a main compartment forming a tray with a cover therefor, the main compartment capable of being suspended from the cover at angles between zero and ninety degrees to enable viewing of equipment staged in the main compartment. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305461 | MODULAR PROTECTIVE COVER WITH ACCESSORY SLOT FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protective cover for a portable electronic device that includes a main body portion that is adapted to at least partially surround and enclose a portable electronic device. The main body portion includes a rear section that has an accessory slot defined therein. The accessory slot removably receives an accessory assembly that includes a base having an accessory mounted thereto. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305462 | Case With A Removable Magnetic Material Back For A Mobile Electronic Device - A case for a mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes a removable magnetic material back that covers substantially all of a back side of the mobile electronic device when the device is housed within the case. The removable magnetic material back includes magnetic material and a substantially planar exterior surface facing away from the mobile electronic device when the mobile electronic device is housed within the case. The case also includes a skin including magnetic material. The skin is configured to be removably coupled with the substantially planar exterior surface of the removable magnetic material back via magnetic attraction between the removable magnetic material back of the case and the magnetic material of the skin. In some embodiments, the case further includes a pocket and the removable magnetic material back is configured to be slidably removed from a side portion and/or a top portion of the pocket. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305463 | MAGNETIZED LINER FOR STORAGE AND HOLDING BAGS - Disclosed is an liner comprising magnets which can be inserted in handbags and suitcases. Such an insert is useful for holding one or more metallic objects in place. Also, disclosed is a magnetic storage and holding bag useful for holding objects, such as metallic jewelry or firearms. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305464 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROTECTIVE CASE FOR HOLDING AN E-VAPING ARTICLE - A handheld electronic device protective case includes a shell with a retention structure attached to the shell. The retention structure is capable or retaining an e-vaping article, where the e-vaping article is a blister pack or an e-vaping item. The retention structure can be a storage portion with a holding member that slideably receives and retains a blister pack, and a locking member that impedes the blister pack from sliding from the storage portion. The retention structure can also include a cavity or a compartment that receives and retains a cylindrically-shaped e-vaping item. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305465 | Interchangeable Bag Accessories - Apparatus for releasably securing a decorative accessory to a bag. A base element is provided for attachment to a bag such that the front of the base element is disposed on the outside of the bag and the rear of the base element is disposed inside the bag. An accessory element is provided for releasable engagement with the front of the base element. The accessory element and base element are releasably engageable by a securing mechanism that comprises an accessory element release actuator at the rear of the base element, the accessory element release actuator manually operable to selectively disengage the accessory element from an engaged condition with the base element. A method of releasably securing a decorative accessory to a bag. A method of providing a bag with the base element, and a bag provided with the base element. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305466 | CARRIER - There is provided a carrier. The carrier comprises an inner lining arranged in the carrier, the lining providing a cavity in which items are carried in the carrier. The carrier includes an illumination system having light transmitting fibers in or at the lining for illumination of the cavity, a light source for feeding lighting to said fibers or otherwise providing illumination in the cavity, a switch for controlling operation of light source, a power source for providing power to illumination system, and a capacitor for controlling duration of illumination of light source. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305467 | HAIR CURLING APPARATUS WITH A FLATTENED CURLING SECTION - A curling device is disclosed for styling hair. The device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated. In one embodiment the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section. In one embodiment the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section. In one embodiment the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305468 | HAIR STYLING TOOL WITH ROTATABLE CYLINDER - A hair styling tool includes a body, a cylinder extending from the body, the cylinder rotatable relative to the body, a motor for rotating the cylinder, a heater to heat the cylinder, and a styling arm pivotally attached to the body. The hair styling tool may have a generally clam shell configuration, wherein the styling arm is movable between an open position in which the styling arm is distant the cylinder and a closed position in which the styling arm is proximate to the cylinder, such as contacting the cylinder. The styling arm may also include a brush head with fixed or retractable bristles and/or a smoothing plate. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305469 | METHOD FOR STRAIGHTENING THE HAIR USING A COMPOSITION CONTAINING GLYOXYLIC ACID AND/OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF - The subject matter of the present invention is a method for straightening/relaxing the hair, which comprises (i) the application to the hair of a cosmetic composition comprising at least glyoxylic acid and/or at least one derivative thereof, the composition having a pH of less than or equal to 4, (ii) a leave on time for the composition comprising glyoxylic acid and/or at least one derivative thereof of at least 10 min, followed by (iii) the application, without rinsing, of a composition comprising at least one hair treatment compound chosen from fatty alcohols and cationic conditioning agents, and then by (iv) a heat application step comprising at least one step of heating at a temperature of at least 150° C. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305470 | Bathtub Baby Rinser - A container has a body with an opening for holding a fluid such as water. A plurality of substantially parallel fins extend from an opening toward an opposite end of the container defining parallel channels. When a fluid is dispersed from the opening of the container, the fluid is dispersed evenly across the opening in a coaxial direction to the fins. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305471 | SHOWER CAP STEAMER AND METHOD - A steam cap and method for hair moisturizing, where the steam cap includes: an outer surface; an inner portion; a flap pocket stitched onto the inner portion, where the flap pocket includes a slit opening on one side of the pocket; and a moisturizing insert, where the moisturizing insert is placed into the flap pocket. The moisturizing insert may include an outer layer and a protective barrier. The steps related to a method of hair moisturizing according to the present invention includes: inserting a moisturizing insert into a flap pocket of a steam cap; placing a steam cap over a user's hair; and heating the moisturizing insert releasing steam with the steam cap. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305472 | Follicular Unit Extraction System - A follicular unit extraction system includes a handpiece body extending along a generally central axis for holding a generally tubular follicle punch having a cutting edge. A fluid path is carried by the handpiece for conducting a liquid from a source external to the handpiece into the lumen of a generally tubular follicle punch held by the handpiece for delivery of the fluid to the cutting edge of the follicle punch. A flow-rate controller for conducting the liquid from the external source to the handpiece in such a way as to maintain a drip of the liquid adjacent the cutting edge sufficient to create and substantially sustain a lubricating liquid film around the follicle during cutting and follicle extraction, and for selectively increasing the liquid pressure sufficiently to discharge tissue within the lumen from the punch. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305473 | DEODORANT PRODUCT APPLICATION DEVICE - A device and method for drying a substance applied to a surface as it is being applied to the surface. The device is designed to apply a form of energy including air movement, heat, or light and can be designed to apply combinations of energy forms. The energy form is applied to the surface during or after the substance has been applied to the surface. A design for the shape of the enclosure and features included in the enclosure for the device are disclosed which enhances the drying efficiency. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305474 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - Provided is a cosmetics container. The cosmetics container ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305475 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A cosmetic applicator for dispensing more than one cosmetic including a housing having an interior cavity for separately storing individual cosmetics and a lifting mechanism for each chamber for independently extending and retracting the cosmetic contained therein. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305476 | COSMETIC APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A molded plastic applicator for cosmetics, such as a mascara brush, including an integral molded plastic panel that lies substantially in a mold plane when formed and is bent out of the mold plane to surround an extended longitudinal axis when the applicator is assembled. A plurality of openings, or projections such as bristles, are formed in or on the panel so as to be oriented substantially in a common pull direction transverse to the mold plane when the panel lies in the mold plane and to be oriented substantially radially of the longitudinal axis in directions distributed around the axis when the panel is bent to surround the axis. A retainer holds the panel bent out of the plane in surrounding relation to the axis. The panel may be formed as a plurality of free-ended limbs, radiating from a hub through which the longitudinal axis extends, and bent down around the axis; alternatively, it may be generally rectangular as formed, and bent into a cylinder about the axis, or it may be formed as a band that is wound helically about the axis. A method of making the applicator includes steps of molding the panel, bending the panel about the axis, and retaining the panel in the bent configuration. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305477 | COSMETIC APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A molded plastic applicator for cosmetics, such as a mascara brush, including an integral molded plastic panel that lies substantially in a mold plane when formed and is bent out of the mold plane to surround an extended longitudinal axis when the applicator is assembled. A plurality of openings, or projections such as bristles, are formed in or on the panel so as to be oriented substantially in a common pull direction transverse to the mold plane when the panel lies in the mold plane and to be oriented substantially radially of the longitudinal axis in directions distributed around the axis when the panel is bent to surround the axis. A retainer holds the panel bent out of the plane in surrounding relation to the axis. The panel may be formed as a plurality of free-ended limbs, radiating from a hub through which the longitudinal axis extends, and bent down around the axis; alternatively, it may be generally rectangular as formed, and bent into a cylinder about the axis, or it may be formed as a band that is wound helically about the axis. A method of making the applicator includes steps of molding the panel, bending the panel about the axis, and retaining the panel in the bent configuration. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305478 | Body Harness Device - A body harness device for carrying a container and supporting a variety of tools thereon. The device includes a harness having a belt adjustably secured to a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap. The device further includes a container strap that is removably secured between the front sections of the shoulder straps. The belt and shoulder straps include fasteners, such as clips, hooks, magnets, and D-rings, for attaching a variety of tools to the harness. In this way, a user reduces the amount of trips needed in order to obtain necessary tools for painting and the like, while allowing the tools to be conveniently accessed. The device further allows the user to carry the tools and container hands-free, therefore enabling the user to hold himself or herself in a stable position while on a ladder, scaffold, rooftop and the like. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305479 | Hands Free Tablet Support Device - A hands free tablet support device supports a tablet in a viewable position in front of a person while leaving the person's hands free. The device includes a harness having a rear section, a middle section, and a front section. The middle section is pivotally coupled to the rear section and the front section is pivotally coupled to the middle section. Each of the front section, the back section and the middle section has a respective cross member. The front section is U-shaped and coplanar with the cross member of the middle section of the harness wherein the front section of the harness and the cross member of the middle section are configured for supporting a tablet thereon. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305480 | LOOP SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A VARIETY OF OBJECTS - Disclosed is a loop suitable for a handheld object. A flexible loop is affixed e.g. via adhesive onto a smartphone and serves as a wrist strap for ease of grabbing and prevents the object from accidental drops. A feature for cleaning the object, such as a piece of microfiber cloth, can be integrated on the loop. The loop may be fixed onto almost anything, such as handheld devices, remotes, keys, protective cases, wallets, etc. None of an objects function is impaired. A back strap loop is disclosed for holding a device with one hand. A flat strap loop is disclosed for holding a device and for a wristband for public events. An awareness ribbon loop is disclosed for holding a device. Components are highly customizable in regards to colour, shape, dimension, print, etc., the overall design of which may help a user to make their object unique, particularly as a promotional item. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305481 | ERGONOMIC TABLET COMPUTER HOLDER - An ergonomic tablet computer holder is removably attached to one side of a tablet computer. The ergonomic tablet holder has a base and a clip and is removably attached to the tablet computer by friction. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305482 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH FULL-GRIPPING HANDLE - A manual or electrical toothbrush for cleaning teeth and gum pockets, the toothbrush including a neck portion; a brush head connect to one end of a neck portion; and a handle coupled to the neck portion and completely encased with gripping elements for full-gripping. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305483 | Toothbrush with Palmar Grip Handle - A toothbrush with a palmar grip handle for dexterity assistance, dexterity rehabilitation and over-brushing prevention is provided. The toothbrush may provide the palmar grip along a portion of the handle. The palmar grip may be substantially spherical in shape, and sized and adapted to stimulate the central nervous system for improving muscle memory, thereby aiding in the rehabilitation of users suffering from central nervous system trauma. The palmar grip may also be sized and adapted to prevent over-brushing for all users, as well as providing a more comfortable grip for those suffering from hand and join pain disorders, hand-weakness, manual dexterity ailments or fine motor impairments. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305484 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a grip component. In one embodiment, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a head portion and a handle portion; a socket formed in an outer surface of the handle portion, the socket comprising a floor and an open top end; at least one tooth cleaning elements mounted to the head portion of the elongated body; at least one protuberance extending upwardly from the floor of the socket; and a grip component comprising a resilient body formed of a resilient material mounted to the handle portion of the elongated body so as to enclose the open top end of the socket, an inner surface of the resilient body separated from the floor of the socket by a free volume of space. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305485 | Toothbrush Having Internal Toothpaste Storage and Dispensing Capability - A toothbrush constructed to store and dispense the toothpaste directly onto a brushing head is described. The toothbrush comprises a handle and brushing head. The handle contains a toothpaste storage area fluidly coupled to one or more toothpaste dispensing members located within the brushing head. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305486 | Powered Skin Care Device - A powered skin care device is provided with a vibrating motor that produces vibrations in a relatively gentle frequency and has a removable brush head that includes at least two types of bristles. A first group of bristles is for more gentle cleansing and a second group of bristles is for more aggressive cleansing. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305487 | Powered Skin Care Device - A powered skin care device is provided with a vibration damper between a vibrating motor and a handle of the device. The vibrating motor provides vibrations in a relatively gentle frequency and the brush head is provided with relatively soft bristles. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305488 | TUFT FORMING APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305489 | OFFSET FOLDING LEG ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is an intuitively operable rotation mechanism for a flip top table that includes an offsetting feature that provides aligned table legs when the table is in a use configuration while offsetting the legs when they are in a storage configuration. By offsetting the table legs in storage configuration, the height of the table legs can be more than one half of the length of the table. This feature is of particular importance for folding tables that are positioned at a standing height. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305490 | Anti-Unfolding Leg Assembly for Foldable Table - An anti-folding leg assembly for a tabletop includes a leg frame for pivotally coupling at a bottom side of the tabletop to pivotally move between a folded position and an unfolded position, and an anti-folding arrangement including a table support having has a table coupling end adapted for pivotally coupling at the bottom side of the tabletop, and a leg support having a leg coupling end pivotally coupled at the leg frame. A pivot point is defined at a pivot connection between the table support and the leg support, and a centerline is defined between the table coupling end of the table support and the leg coupling end of the leg support when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position, wherein the pivot point is located below the centerline when the leg frame is moved in the unfolded position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305491 | Light,Foldable and Portable Standing Desk Device - A device to set up on a regular work desk—and to extend such a regular work Desk—so that the user can work standing up which is healthier than sitting down for extended periods of time as most the nation's work force does. The device has been especially designed for quick adoption in large corporations. The device is easily removable and foldable into a small volume. The device is composed of a foldable base on which is placed a flat top board, itself foldable. The base is configured in an series of elements articulated to form a multi-pointed star. Height adjusting feet are added. Board and base are made of light materials. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305492 | POSITIONALLY RESTRAINED LAP-SUPPORTED DEVICES - Lap-supported devices are provided which are especially adapted for use by seated individuals, and include a base member, an opposed pair of clamp arms extending outwardly from a bottom surface of the base member and spaced apart from one another so as to accommodate therebetween a lap region of an individual, and a biasing assembly which exerts a bias force onto each of the clamp arms and thereby provide a clamping force against the respective lateral thigh regions of an individual. Some embodiments will have pivotal clamp members which include a torosional spring assembly to provide clamping force against the individual's lateral thigh regions. Alternatively or additionally, other embodiments may be provided with slide plates which carry the clamp arms and a tension spring assembly operatively connected to the slide plates. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305493 | SLIDING AND PIVOTING MECHANISM OF A RACK OF AN ITEM OF FURNITURE, ITEM OF FURNITURE AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A sliding and pivoting mechanism of a rack of an item of furniture or domestic appliance for extending and raising the rack out of a body of the item of furniture or domestic appliance, having at least two pivoting arms which are fixed rotatably to at least one of the side walls of the body with a first end parallel to the plane of the side walls, and are arranged spaced apart parallel to each other, wherein a guide rail is fixed pivotably to respective second ends of the pivoting arms parallel to the plane of the side walls in such a manner that the guide rail can be pivoted out of a lower position within the body into a raised, upper position at least partially outside the body, and at least one running rail which is displaceable linearly in the guide rail and to which the rack is fastened, wherein the sliding and pivoting mechanism has a locking mechanism which is arranged on the guide rail and on one of the pivoting arms and is actuable by an activator fixed on the running rail in order to prevent a simultaneous pivoting and sliding movement of the running rail. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305494 | Storage Apparatus - A storage apparatus attachable to a surface includes a polygonal support frame having first, second, third, and fourth support beams, a plurality of cross beams, and a plurality of suspension legs. In one embodiment, the storage apparatus further includes racks supported on at least a portion of the support beams and defining a first series of racks aligned transverse to a longitudinal axis and a second series of racks aligned along the longitudinal axis with the first series of racks being removable during adjustment of the first and second support beams and the second series of racks being removable during adjustment of the third and fourth support beams. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305495 | SHEATHING DEVICE - A sheathing device is formed of an L-shaped hollow tubular member, a longitudinal gap, an opening, a transversal gap, and a curved gap. The hollow tubular member includes a first tube wall, a second tube wall, and a curved tube wall. The curved tube wall extends to the second tube wall from the first tube wall and includes an internal wall surface and an external wall surface. The longitudinal gap longitudinally runs through the first tube wall and defines two longitudinal wall surfaces facing each other. The opening partially runs through the first tube wall and one of the two longitudinal wall surfaces. The transversal gap transversally runs through the second tube wall. The curved gap runs through the curved tube wall and communicates with the longitudinal and transversal gaps. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305496 | STORAGE CONTAINER WITH GOOSE NECK MIRROR - The invention provides a makeup storage container comprising a housing having a top surface with a rim, a plurality of drawers received in the housing, and a gooseneck mirror coupled to the housing for use by a user in either a sitting or standing position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305497 | Rotating Utensil Organizer with Accessory Attachment - Disclosed is a utensil organizer with an accessory attachment. The utensil organizer includes a post having an upper section and a lower section. The upper end of the upper section is connected to an upper plate with defined perimeter edges having a first set of pegs extending outward therefrom. The lower end of the upper section includes a second set of pegs extending outward therefrom. The pegs are configured to hang kitchen utensils thereon. The lower section is attached to a plate connected to a bearing for allowing the post to rotate about a vertical axis. The bearing is further secured to a stationary base member. The upper section and the lower section further include holes for securing the accessory attachment thereon. The accessory attachment includes one or more gaps that can hold various kitchen utensils therein, wherein the kitchen utensils do not include holes for hanging. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305498 | LOCK RACK FOR HYDRO, ISOLATION OR TEST BLINDS - A blind rack for storing a plurality of blinds has a support frame including a horizontal frame. A plurality of load bearing arms are connected to the horizontal frame, and the plurality of blinds to be stored on the blind rack are indexable with respect to the horizontal frame. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305499 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR JOINING TOGETHER PARTS OF FURNITURE - Adjustable connecting device comprised by an alignment body provided with at least one vertical adjustment channel in one of its surfaces which is capable of receiving the sliding piece for vertical adjustment; said alignment body having at least one vertical adjustment aperture in its surface, which aperture coincides with the position of the toothed rack of the sliding piece for vertical adjustment and is capable of receiving the vertical toothed adjustment pinion whose toothing corresponds to the toothing of the toothed rack; said sliding piece for vertical adjustment being provided with the corresponding slot-shaped aperture in the transverse direction and the corresponding toothed rack; wherein the adjustment device is completed by the fastening screw for fastening the decorative drawer front which secures the decorative drawer front. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305500 | Medication Cabinetry - An exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access for storing items, such as medications. A slidable cover with a first opening allows for closure and/or access to items in an interior of the drawer. The cabinet further includes an actuator coupled to the cover and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305501 | DRAWER ORGANIZER - A drawer organizer that is easily customizable and that is configured for simple packaging as a kit. The drawer organizer includes a base and a plurality of partitions formed from a flexible material having a grid or waffle configuration that provides a plurality of grid spaces therein and a plurality of tabs along portions of the perimeters of the base and partitions. Connector assemblies are provided to retain the partitions at junctions therebetween. The connector assemblies include an inside corner piece and a pair of locking plates. The corner piece engages grid spaces in the intersecting partitions. The locking plates engage the corner pieces to capture the partitions therebetween. The drawer organizer can be provided as a kit in a rolled up tubular form in which all components thereof are rolled together. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305502 | MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Mounts can hold electronic devices. Some mounts can attach digital media players to a wall, such as a wall of a home or a backside of a television. In some embodiments, mounts include a tray with side walls that hold electronic devices at least partially inside the mounts. In several embodiments, mounts include flexible necks connected to adhesive surfaces. The flexible necks can flex independently of each other to enable a mount to attach electronic devices to a wall that is not flat. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305503 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR MULTIPLE SCREENS - A mounting device for multiple screens includes a first fixing member, a second fixing member, and a third fixing member. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are coupled on the two opposite sides of the third fixing member. The third fixing member is fixed on an object. The screens are mounted on the first, the second, and the third fixing members. When the first fixing member is rotated with respect to the third fixing member, the second fixing member is simultaneously driven by the first fixing member to rotate with respect to the third fixing member. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305504 | DROP IN SEAT DECK FOR FURNITURE ASSEMBLIES - A drop-in seat deck for furniture assemblies. Various embodiments reduce the complexity and bulk of the seating frame, and also reduce the labor associated with assembly. Unlike the conventional spring suspensions, which apply constant spring loaded forces on the frame rails to maintain the springs in tension, the spring load force of the disclosed drop-in seat deck is provided by solely by the structure of the drop-in seat deck. Thus, the frame can be designed to support only the weight of the seated person is transferred to the rails of the seating frame, without consideration for pre-loading the seat deck. In various embodiments, dimensional changes to the seat deck occur under load. In some embodiments, these changes are accommodated by enabling a free end of the seat deck to slide on a support surface; in other embodiments, the changes are accommodated by flexures that are integral to the seat deck. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305505 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A method for assembling a chair component assembly includes providing a back support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user, providing a lumbar support assembly adapted to support the lumbar area of a seated user, providing a cover having an aesthetic outer surface and including a first pocket defining a first interior space therein, and a flap member having a first side edge attached to the first pocket and a second side edge, positioning the lumbar support assembly proximate the first pocket, folding the flap over the lumbar support assembly, and securing the second side edge of the flap to form a second pocket defining a second interior space within which the lumbar support assembly is located. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305506 | LUMBAR SUPPORT DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a lumbar support device in which a driving unit is not to be large. The lumbar support device includes: a seat back frame ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305507 | PIECE OF SEATING FURNITURE AND FITTING THEREFOR - The prior art discloses a piece of seating furniture ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305508 | TATTOO STOOLS AND CHAIRS AND METHODS USING THE SAME - An apparatus that supports a tattoo artist in a variety of positions to comfortably apply one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the tattoo artist. A method for using a tattoo stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably tattoo a portion of the subject positioned in front of the stool. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305509 | STOOL - Apparatus and methods for providing a stool with a seat, a spring device, a leg connected to spring device, and an engagement surface disposed at a distal end of the leg. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305510 | MATTRESS FOUNDATION INCLUDING VIBRATION MOTOR ASSEMBLIES - An adjustable mattress foundation includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion, a panel coupled for movement with the movable frame portion, an actuator supported upon the frame and operable to selectively incline the at least one movable frame portion, and a vibration motor assembly coupled to the panel. The vibration motor assembly includes a vibration motor and a cover at least partially enclosing the vibration motor. The cover includes an outer shell and a liner at least partially positioned within the outer shell. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305511 | Sheet Support System - This invention raises bedclothes and other sheets above a user's feet and lower limbs. A height adjustment member, which includes a horizontal mattress insert, connects to a vertical baseboard member. An uppermost section of the baseboard member includes a lifter with at least one sheet attachment point holding at least one sheet or other article of bedclothes. In a first version of the invention, a separate vertical baseboard member slides in a slot within height adjustment member. Pins inserted into vertical baseboard member keep it from sliding down and determine the lifter height. In a second version of the invention, the vertical baseboard member connects to height adjustment member by means of hinged height segments that can be in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Clips attached over the hinges keep them in a vertical orientation and determine the lifter height. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305512 | Single Cover Passive Mattress Spinner - A system is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. Surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in engagement with each other. The surfaces may be provided by two separate covers; a single cover and the inherent surface roughness of the box spring or fixed or adjustable platform; a single cover with an embedded surface or no covers with embedded surfaces in both the mattress and the box spring or platform. In the latter embodiment, the mattress and the box spring or platform are secured together in a normal mode of operation to prevent unintended movement of the mattress. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305513 | CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE WITH SELECTIVELY EXPANDABLE MATTRESS CUSHION SECTION(S) - A cushion, mattress or mattress section for a convertible furniture article defines a plurality of apertures, such as slits or slots or recesses, extending into or through the cushion or mattress section that are cut in a direction at an angle to the first length of the mattress section. The cushion or mattress section expands from its first length to a second length that is longer than the first length upon applying a stretching force to the cushion or mattress section and thereby positioning the mattress section into the open or sleeping configuration. Expansion is due to resilience of the material forming the mattress or mattress section in combination with opening of the apertures. The sleeping surface of the mattress or mattress section may remain substantially planar in both the open (sleeping) position and closed (seating) position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305514 | MATTRESS STRUCTURE, MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MATTRESS - A mattress ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305515 | ENHANCED MOBILITY MATTRESS - A mattress includes a first layer of viscoelastic foam having an upper surface and a layer of non-viscoelastic foam supporting the first layer. The mattress also includes a plurality of static bolster elements positioned beneath the upper surface and clustered together to define a plurality of troughs between adjacent bolster elements. The first layer of viscoelastic foam is further compressible in regions of the mattress corresponding with the troughs than surrounding regions corresponding with the bolster elements. Each of the bolster elements is capable of exerting a reaction force having a lateral component on an individual pushing against the bolster element with a line of action through one of the troughs. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305516 | OUTDOOR SEAT SYSTEM HAVING A PROTECTIVE CASE AGAINST THE WEATHER OR THE ELEMENTS - The invention provides a couch or sofa system that comprises a self-contained seat within a protective case or box. The protective case or box may be opened to reveal a swiveling-up couch or sofa. The protective case or box seals the couch or sofa from the elements and may thus be used in almost any environment, hostile or otherwise, having the further benefit of preventing degradation of the couch or sofa over the years. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305517 | OPERATING PART FOR A FURNITURE CONTROL SYSTEM, FURNITURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FURNITURE - An operating part ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150305518 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING OBJECTS - A mount assembly and a security system for securely displaying objects. A mount assembly for securing to an object, including opposed clamp members for engaging the object, and a clamp assembly for releasably securing the clamp members, the clamp assembly including opposed surfaces defining at least one passage for receiving ends of the opposed clamp members, the opposed surfaces being movable to each other to secure the clamp members. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305519 | Advertising Hanger Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods - The present invention relates to hanger apparatuses, systems, and methods for advertising goods, performance of services, the sale of goods and/or services, and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a bracket that hangs from an overhead or near overhead location. The bracket may allow objects to hang from or be otherwise disposed on the hanger to take advantage of empty overhead or near overhead locations | 2015-10-29 |
20150305520 | MODULAR END DISPLAY - An end display includes a base, an end wall coupled to a rear of the base, a bottom shelf located on the base and secured to the end wall, at least one intermediate shelf spaced apart from the bottom shelf and secured to the end wall and at least one set of dividers. The bottom shelf includes a top having a tiered shelf structure. Each intermediate shelf includes a top having a tiered shelf structure and a bottom having a set of guides. The at least one set of dividers have bottom ends that are mounted to the tiered shelf structure of the bottom shelf and top ends that mate with the set of guides on the bottom of the at least one intermediate shelf. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305521 | Temporary Display Rack - Disclosed herein is a temporary display rack that is rugged, re-usable, and easy to assemble. The temporary display rack may be used as a specialty display in a retail store for a limited-time marketing campaign. The temporary display rack includes a chassis (e.g., a disposable chassis) which has at least two display panels with display graphics and a scannable display code (e.g., a unique scannable display code) for retail activation. The temporary display rack also includes a plurality of shelves (e.g., disposable shelves) configured to be supported by the disposable chassis. The disposable chassis and disposable shelves are typically made of a honeycombed cardboard material. The temporary display rack includes a re-usable base configured to support the chassis and shelves. Typically the re-useable base is made of plastic, and as such it can be kept and utilized with a new disposable chassis and disposable shelves for a new marketing campaign. | 2015-10-29 |
20150305522 | FRAME STRUCTURE - A frame structure includes a front plate, a middle partition and a back plate. The middle partition is mounted on the backside of the front plate and includes a first side plate portion, a second side plate portion and a third side plate portion extended in the same direction from two opposite ends of the first side plate portion respectively, a stop block protruded from an end of the second side plate portion, an opening formed between the ends of the second side plate portion and the third side plate portion and opposite to the first side plate portion, and the first, second and third side plate portions and the stop block enclose and defining a display object containing space, and a back plate covered onto the rear side of the middle partition. This structure simplifies the operation of changing a display object and improves the convenience of use. | 2015-10-29 |