51st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210392905 | KILN - A kiln includes a stage, a stove, a gas supply assembly, and a combustion device wherein, the stage includes a stage body and a carrier member. The stage body has a first chamber, while the carrier member is detachably disposed at the stage body. The stove is joined to the stage body and has an entry and a second chamber. The gas supply assembly is disposed at the stage body, and part of the gas supply assembly is located in the first chamber. The combustion device is located in the second chamber. The carrier member can be detached from the stage body and be moved out of the stove from the entry so that the first chamber communicates with the second chamber. In this way, the working space inside the kiln can be increased, which is convenient for users to repair and maintain the gas supply assembly or the combustion device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392906 | PREPARATION STATION FOR A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT - A station for covering a bread roll half of a bread roll with a sauce in a preparation line of a fast food restaurant, comprising: a table by which a user standing at a front side can cover a bread roll half with sauce, a container comprising the sauce and arranged over the table at a working distance from the front side and from which an outlet nozzle oriented towards the table protrudes at a vertical distance from the table, so that the bread roll half which is to be covered with sauce can be placed on the table below the outlet nozzle, and a pressure actuator that can be actuated by the user and which is designed to dispense the sauce from the container onto the bread roll half when actuated by the user. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392907 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BAKERY FOOD - Disclosed is a method for producing a bakery food, the method including preparing a bakery dough containing: an edible fat or oil composition including an edible fat or oil having a solid fat content at 20° C. of equal to or less than 5%; and a component (A) satisfying condition (1) a starch content is equal to or more than 75% by mass, condition (2) a low molecular weight starch obtained from a starch having an amylose content of equal to or more than 5% by mass is included, a content of the low molecular weight starch being equal to or more than 3% by mass and equal to or less than 45% by mass, and the low molecular-weight starch has a peak molecular weight of equal to or more than 3×10 | 2021-12-23 |
20210392908 | Structured High-Protein Meat Analogue Compositions - Structured food compositions, such as meat analogue compositions, which include protein products from microorganisms, such as microorganism-derived protein hydrolysates, are described. Methods of making such products are also described. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392909 | Contact drum freezer system for automated and/or mechanized food process lines, and products produced thereby - A contact drum freezer system includes a contact drum freezer, an endless product wrap belt and a cross feed conveyor. The contact drum freezer is mounted to revolve about an axis generally parallel to a main lane of transit. The endless product wrap belt has an intake shelf, an inner product-compressing run encircling most of the drum and an outer return run looping back to the intake shelf. The cross feed conveyor is situated in the main lane of transit and has a return run a and product-carrying run for transferring product laterally out of the main lane of transit and onto the intake shelf of the product wrap belt. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392910 | Banana Preservation Device - A banana crown cover is engageable to a banana bunch for extending the shelf life of the bananas in the banana bunch. An interior cavity of a body of the crown cover is surrounded by a sidewall of elastomer material. An annular ring, formed of elastomer material, forms a seal around said banana bunch when the crown of the banana bunch is positioned into the interior cavity and protects it from communication of gases to the crown, which cause ripening. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392911 | DESTRUCTION OF AIRBORNE PATHOGENS, AND MICROORGANISMS ON GRAINS AND DRIED FOOD USING ULTRASOUND - An acoustic apparatus and method for using a combination of low-frequency and high-frequency vibration of dried food, grain being an example, such that there are a large number of collisions among the individual grain particles for destroying microorganisms that reside on the surface or just below the surface of the grain, are described. Embodiments of the invention permit bulk and continuous processing of the food. It is expected that such collisions do not produce any chemical changes in the food, nor should it have any adverse effects on the taste thereof. Embodiments of the apparatus are applicable to destruction of airborne microorganisms. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392912 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CANNABIS INFUSED OLIVE OIL - Processes for making | 2021-12-23 |
20210392913 | ALGAL OIL WITH IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL VALUE - Provided herein are fermentation methods that improve the nutritional value and physical properties of microbial oil. Specifically, provided is a method of producing oil with increased omega-7 fatty acids. The method comprises culturing oil-producing microorganisms in a fermentation medium with less than 0.3 mg/L zinc, wherein the culturing produces an oil comprising fatty acids, wherein the oil comprises increased omega-7 fatty acids compared to a control oil. Optionally, the oil is isolated from the microorganisms of the culture. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392914 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LIQUID COFFEE CONCENTRATE - The present disclosure relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises separating coffee extract resulting in a high aromatic coffee extract and a low aromatic coffee extract and subjecting the low aromatic coffee extract to a heat treatment and, optionally, a pH rising step. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392915 | PLANT-BASED CHOCOLATE WITH SESAME COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A plant-based chocolate comprising a sesame component and a cacao component. Other components added include a sweetening component, cacao powder and a flavor component to produce a plant-based chocolate at a desirable polymorphic state, a smooth mouth feel, and a melting point right below body temperature. The components are subject to a forming step that results in partial crystallization, followed by a tempering step to achieve the desired polymorphic state. Formulations provide for gourmet plant-based chocolate, closely resembling and improving the sensory and physical attributes of premium dairy-based milk and white chocolate, without the need to incorporate allergens like tree-nut milks or butters, soy or gluten. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392916 | A SPREADABLE FOOD PRODUCT - A low sugar content sweet food spread is provided said food spread comprising at least one of a cocoa product and a nut product, at least one vegetable oil, at least one polysaccharide, at least one flour and at least one sweetener. The at least one vegetable oil is substantially free or free of palm oil and the sugar content of the spread is less than about 20% by weight of the total spread. The food spread possesses excellent properties and is advantageously spreadable at low temperature. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392917 | NON-FROZEN COATED AERATED CONFECTIONERY - The present invention is related to specific coated non-frozen aerated confectionery, which are fortified with specific nutrients. More particularly it relates to non-frozen aerated confectionery, such as a marshmallow. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392918 | ICE CREAM MAKER ASSEMBLY - An ice cream making assembly includes a mixing bowl having an outer housing and an inner liner defining a wall cavity therebetween. The mixing bowl further includes a radiator fin unit received within a portion of the wall cavity and a phase-change medium filling a further portion of the wall cavity surrounding at least a portion of the radiator fin unit. The radiator fin unit defines an outer chamfer extending generally along an outer cross-sectional profile of the wall cavity and a tapered inner profile extending along inner cross-sectional profile of the wall cavity and in at least partial contact with the inner liner. The assembly further includes a dasher including first and second mixing arms extending outwardly from an anchor end of the axle and upwardly and outwardly to generally follow an angled inner profile of the a food-product receiving cavity defined by the liner. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392919 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INGREDIENT COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF AT LEAST THREE MILK PROTEINS AND USE OF THE INGREDIENT OBTAINED - A method for producing an ingredient comprising a combination of at least three milk proteins, the method comprising: mixing at least a primary liquid composition, comprising micellar caseins A1, milk serum proteins B1 and denatured milk serum proteins C1, milk serum proteins B1 being different from denatured milk serum proteins C1, said micellar caseins A1, milk serum proteins B1 and denatured milk serum proteins C1 being mixed in liquid form to obtain a mixture; applying at least 50 bars to the mixture; and obtaining the ingredient, wherein: a ratio of the dry mass of micellar caseins A1 to the mass of the total nitrogenous matter (TNM) of the ingredient is greater than or equal to 50%; a ratio of the dry mass of milk serum protein B1 relative to the mass of the solids of the mixture is greater than or equal to 5% and less than or equal to 35%; a ratio of the dry mass of denatured milk serum protein C1 to the mass of the solids of the mixture is greater than or equal to 5% and less than or equal to 45%; a ratio of the dry fat mass to the total dry mass in the ingredient is comprised between 0.2% and 6%. The ingredient. A method of production of a dairy product. The dairy product. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392920 | High Protein Food Compositions - Food products are provided in which microbial protein sources, such as single cell protein or protein hydrolysis products, are incorporated. Artificial meat products are provided that include microbial protein in place of animal protein. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392921 | NON-DAIRY FOOD COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a non-dairy food composition comprising particles of an emulsion gel dispersed in a crystallized lipid; wherein the emulsion gel comprises a combination of dietary fiber; plant protein, lipid and calcium; and wherein the composition is devoid of additives. The composition of the invention is free of cholesterol, low in saturated fats and methods for making them. In a particular aspect of the present invention, the non-dairy food composition is employed as an animal fat substitute to mimic the appearance and texture of adipose tissue as well as appealing mouthfeel and texture in meat-analogues. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392922 | AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING OMEGA NITROOXY-1-ALKANOLS - The invention relates to safe aqueous compositions of ω-nitrooxy-C3-10alkane-1-ols. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392923 | BLEND FORMULATION COMPRISING SILICATE AND MICROBIAL AND / OR PLANT CELLS COMPRISING A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID HAVING AT LEAST 20 CARBON ATOMS (LC-PUFA) - The present invention relates to a blend formulation (I) comprising
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20210392924 | STABLE GRANULES WITH LOW INTERNAL WATER ACTIVITY - Described are stable, durable granules with active agents, which have consistently low internal water activity, and methods for making such granules. The granules are particularly suitable for inclusion in steam treatment processes, including pelleting and tableting processes and steam processing of feed, without appreciable loss of active agent activity. The granules can be manufactured using humid processing air without compromising the stability of the active agents | 2021-12-23 |
20210392925 | CHITOSAN-CONTAINING BEVERAGE - The present invention addresses the problem of providing a beverage which, although containing chitosan, is prevented from clouding. The present invention provides a beverage containing specific amounts of chitosan and vitamin C. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392926 | Weighting Agents for Citrus Beverages - A weighting gent is disclosed for use in beverage emulsions, as well as beverage emulsions (e.g., citrus beverages or beverage concentrates) containing the same. Methods of making and using such weighting agents are described, as well as methods of making such beverages emulsions. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392927 | METHOD OF PREPARING PAPRIKA RED PIGMENT WITH LOW POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - A method of preparing paprika red pigment with low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons includes (1) drying, crushing and granulating mature peppers to obtain pepper particles; (2) extracting the pepper particles with a vegetable oil in a rotocel extractor to obtain a paprika red pigment solution; (3) extracting the paprika red pigment solution with an ethanol solution in a liquid-liquid extractor to remove spicy substances; (4) running the paprika red pigment solution through a low-pressure chromatography column to remove polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; and (5) concentrating the paprika red pigment solution to obtain the paprika red pigment with low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392928 | LIQUID FOR FLESH PROCESSING - Provided is a liquid for meat processing, including (A) an oil- or fat-processed starch and (B) one or more alkali agents selected from the group consisting of sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, and potassium carbonate, in which a pH of a 10% by mass aqueous dispersion of the component (A) at 25° C. is equal to or more than 4.0 and equal to or less than 12.0. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392929 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A MEAT ANALOGUE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a process for making a meat analogue product, comprising hydrating a plant extract, preparing a binding agent by mixing dietary fibre and protein, mixing the plant extract and binding agent, and molding into a shape. A meat analogue product made by the process is also provided. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392930 | Inhibited Waxy Starches and Methods of Using Them - The present disclosure relates to inhibited waxy starches and methods for using them. One aspect of the disclosure is an inhibited waxy starch based on maize, wheat, or tapioca having an amylopectin content in the range of 90-100%; and a sedimentation volume in the range of 10-50 mL/g; in which the amylopectin fraction of the inhibited waxy starch based on maize, wheat, or tapioca has no more than 48.5% medium-length branches having a chain length from 13-24 (measured by a valley-to-valley method as described herein), and the starch is not pregelatinized. Methods of using the starch materials in food products are also described. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392931 | METHODS OF TREATING BIOMASS TO PRODUCE OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS - Methods of forming an ingredient for human consumption are provided herein. The methods may include isolating one or more soluble polysaccharides from a biomass, generating one or more oligosaccharides from the biomass, and combining the one or more isolated soluble polysaccharides with the generated oligosaccharides to form the ingredient. Methods of pretreating a biomass are also provided. The methods may include administering a physical pretreatment to a biomass, administering a gentle pretreatment to the physically pretreated biomass, and administering a strong pretreatment to the gently pretreated biomass. Ingredients for human consumption are also provided. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392932 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED PORRIDGE MADE OF WATER AND NATURAL MATERIALS AND INCLUSION OF ANTI-DIABETES INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to integrated porridge made of water and natural materials, having a reduced sodium content, and including anti-diabetes ingredients. The integrated porridge is good for the human body because the materials of the integrated porridge make the blood clear and reduce blood glucose levels. Integrated porridge=vegetables+seaweeds+fishes+nuts+meat+miscellaneous grains. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392933 | MEDICINAL FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAID PRODUCTS - A method for producing a medicinal food product includes the steps of homogenously mixing a first non-medicinal food base with at least one medicinal product to prepare a medicinal-infused food-based carrier, adding the carrier to a second food base to prepare a medicinal-infused food item, freezing, dehydrating and dividing the food item, placing the divided items in flexible containers, and vacuum sealing the containers for prolonged storage. Preferably, the medicinal product is a cannabinoids and/or psilocybin, such as cannabis, THC, CBD, CBN or CBG. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392934 | LIPID COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention refers to a method for one or both of improving growth in a subject and treating at least one growth problem in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an edible lipid composition which comprises a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 13-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392935 | PREPARATION COMPRISING A PROBIOTIC STRAIN OF THE GENUS BACILLUS MEGATERIUM AND A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID COMPONENT - The invention relates to preparation comprising at least one probiotic strain belonging to the genus | 2021-12-23 |
20210392936 | Nutritional composition comprising urea and non-digestible oligosaccharides - The invention relates to formula comprising a combination of urea and non-digestible oligosaccharides, for improved stimulation of the growth of Bifidobacteria in the intestinal microbiota of infants or young children. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392937 | FOOD COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING CARBOHYDRATE AND/OR LIPID ABSORPTION, FOOD OR DRINK CONTAINING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING ABSORPTION - An object of the present invention is to provide a substance and a method capable of inhibiting carbohydrate and/or lipid absorption itself into the body instead of suppressing differentiation of adipocytes or accelerating metabolism of carbohydrate and/or lipid. The present invention provides a food composition for inhibiting carbohydrate and/or lipid absorption, containing | 2021-12-23 |
20210392938 | DEVICE FOR ROASTING BEANS - A device for roasting beans which is significantly easier to install and place in a bean-roasting machine includes a chassis, a bean roasting tube, and a driving member. The chassis defines an accommodating cavity and a receiving hole communicating with the accommodating cavity. The bean roasting tube includes a rotating member and a chamber. The rotating member is detachably connected to the chassis. The chamber includes a first end plate, a second end plate opposite to the first end plate, and a bearing piece fixedly connected between the first end plate and the second end plate. The second end plate faces the receiving hole and is rotatably connected to the rotating member. The driving member is fixed to the first end plate and movable to drive the chamber to rotate in the accommodating cavity. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392939 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROASTING COFFEE BEANS - The invention concerns a method for roasting coffee beans with a roasting apparatus ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210392940 | DESTEMMING DEVICES AND METHODS - A destemming device includes a housing, a motor, and a belt system configured to fit within the housing. The housing includes at least one cutting aperture. The belt system includes a first belt assembly and a second belt assembly. The first belt assembly includes a first plurality of rollers and a first gripper belt extending around the first plurality of rollers. The second belt assembly includes a second plurality of rollers and a second gripper belt extending around the second plurality of rollers. The first gripper belt and the second gripper belt define a nip. The at least one cutting aperture is aligned with the nip. The motor is operatively connected to the belt system. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392941 | FILLED CLUSTER PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING THE SAME - Filled cluster products comprising an inner material and an outer shell, and methods of manufacturing the same, are disclosed. Outer shells comprising delicate exclusions are susceptible to moisture and force and present a challenge in manufacturing filled cluster products. Typical filled cluster products with delicate extrusions have an outer shell with a high binder to exclusion ratio and significant sugar content. Disclosed herein are methods and formulations for the manufacture of filled cluster products having low binder to exclusion ratio and a low sugar content. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392942 | Method of Manufacturing a Meat Jerky Straw - An apparatus and method for making meat jerky in the form of a thin-walled tube uses a food extruder extruding a meat mixture through a tubular opening die and coating the meat mixture with a solution of calcium chloride to firm the meat mixture in the tubular form without collapsing. The present invention provides a reproducible process for creating meat jerky tubes with consistent length, width, and size portion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392943 | LIQUID COMPOSITION FOR AN ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - A liquid composition for an electronic vaporization device, consisting essentially of an active inhalable source and a terpene source, is disclosed. A liquid composition for an electronic vaporization device is provided consisting essentially of greater than about 60 wt % cannabinoids, from about 5 to about 15 wt % terpenes and less than about 35 wt % non-cannabinoid, non-terpene | 2021-12-23 |
20210392944 | AUTOMATED PRE-ROLL FILL AND TWIST SYSTEM AND METHOD - In some embodiments, a system includes a pod assembly, a dispensing assembly, a filling assembly, a spinning assembly, a twisting assembly, an unloading assembly, and an electronic control unit. The dispensing assembly can dispense a set of cones into the pod assembly, each cone having a first end and a second end, the first end being a pre-closed end. The filling assembly can fill each cone in the pod assembly with filler material. The spinning assembly can spin the pod assembly such that the filler material within each cone is compressed. The twisting assembly can twist the second end of each cone such that the second end is closed. The unloading assembly can remove each cone from the pod assembly and transfer each cone to another location separate from the pod assembly. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392945 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A SMOKING ARTICLE - Testing systems and methods are provided for a smoking article to determine a characteristic of the smoking article, such as density of a material used therewith. The testing system may include a test fixture and an electromagnetic energy generating device The testing methods may be carried out by subjecting the material to the electromagnetic energy and determining the amount of energy absorbed by the material. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392946 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOLDING A WEB OF MATERIAL - A method of manufacturing a compressed rod of web material for the filter rod of a aerosol-generating article, comprising: supplying a feed of web material ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210392947 | RECREATIONAL INHALATION DEVICE - A recreational inhalation device for a user to inhale smoke and/or vapour. The recreational inhalation device comprises a device body having an inlet for receiving smoke and/or vapour, an outlet for emitting smoke and/or vapour to the user. A passage extends between the inlet and the outlet for conveying smoke and/or vapour from the inlet to the outlet. A plurality of baffles at or adjacent to the passage forms a tortuous pathway between the inlet and outlet. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392948 | SMOKING PIPE - A smoking pipe is disclosed. Example embodiments are directed to a smoking pipe having a bowl where tobacco would be inserted to be smoked, the bowl being a separate piece or part that gets pressed, threaded, or magnetized into or onto a machined body, stem, or smoke chamber of the smoking pipe. The smoking pipe can have a body, stem, or smoke chamber that gets hollowed out by a machining process to allow maximum smoke expansion and superior performance. Example embodiments can include a bowl, a stem, body, or smoke chamber, a mouth piece or receiving portion, and a carburetor to allow fresh air to clear the smoke chamber. The smoking pipe may have or may not have a 5.725 degree taper machined into the inside diameter of the carburetor hole to allow other smoking attachments to be inserted into the carburetor hole. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392949 | LIGHTER - A lighter includes a lighter component that is configured to ignite a smokeable item. The lighter includes a housing that is connected to the lighter component and that includes a cavity. The lighter includes a component that permits access to the cavity of the housing to permit the smokeable item to be stored within the cavity of the housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392950 | INHALATION DEVICE CARTRIDGE AND INHALATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME - An inhalation device cartridge includes a liquid storage portion configured to store liquid, an atomizing portion configured to atomize the liquid, and a flexible liquid transporting member configured to transport the liquid stored in the liquid storage portion toward the atomizing portion. The atomizing portion is a heating element having an elongated shape which includes electrical contact points at both ends and is pressed into a main surface of the liquid transporting member. The pressing depth at a center portion of the heating element is greater than the pressing depth at each end portion of the heating element. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392951 | CAPSULES INCLUDING INTERNAL HEATERS, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL - A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a housing and a heater within the housing. The housing has interior surfaces defining a chamber configured to hold an aerosol-forming substrate. In addition, the housing has exterior surfaces constituting a first face, an opposing second face, and a side face of the capsule. The first face and the second face of the capsule are permeable to an aerosol. The heater has a first end section, an intermediate section, and a second end section. The first end section and the second end section of the heater may be external segments constituting parts of the side face of the capsule. The intermediate section of the heater is an internal segment disposed within the chamber of the housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392952 | Dispenser And Complementary Vaporizer - A dispenser for dispensing solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumables to a vaporizer includes a first store for storing at least one solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therein, and a first lid. The first store includes an opening for dispensing a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable therethrough, and the first lid is arranged such that it closes the opening in the first store when in a closed position. Further, the dispenser is arranged such that, in use, engaging a vaporizer with the dispenser loads a heating chamber in the vaporizer with a solid or semi-solid vaporizable consumable stored within the first store by aligning the opening in the first store with an opening in the heating chamber. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392953 | Dual Pod Vaping Device - The invention relates to electrically operated vaping systems and in particular to a heating element for an electrically operated vaping system that can be controlled to emit at least two different types of agents either separately or simultaneously in a single vaping device in a simple and/or inexpensive manner, the vaping device comprising of a mouth piece with a secondary chamber, at least one ceramic pod, receiving tank, heating element, a pressure sensor and a trigger system for activating at least one ceramic pod. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392954 | CAPSULES WITH INTERNAL CHANNELS, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL - A capsule for an aerosol-generating device may include a housing defining inlet openings, outlet openings, and internal channels between the inlet openings and the outlet openings. The internal channels are configured to hold an aerosol-forming substrate. The housing is configured to facilitate a heating of the aerosol-forming substrate via conduction and/or convection so as to generate an aerosol. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392955 | HEATING UNIT FOR A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INHALABLE AEROSOL - One aspect is a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, including a base body with an electrically insulating material, a heating structure arranged on the base body, and a cover layer adapted to fix the heating structure on the base body. One aspect further relates to a method for producing a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, to a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, and to a vaporizer unit for such a system. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392956 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM PROVIDING PREFERENTIAL EVAPORATION OF NICOTINE - An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a heater assembly including at least one heating element; an aerosol-forming substrate proximate to the assembly and including a liquid mixture including nicotine and a first aerosol-former having a boiling temperature higher than nicotine; a power supply to supply power to the assembly to generate an aerosol from the substrate; a mouthpiece to draw aerosol out of the device; and control circuitry to control the supply of power to the assembly, supply a first power to the element or to supply a power sufficient to maintain the element at a first temperature or first temperature range, between user puffs, and supply a second power to the element being higher than the first power or to raise a temperature of the element above the first temperature or the first temperature range, during user puffs, to provide preferential evaporation of nicotine over the first aerosol former. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392957 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM - A temperature regulating system for an electronic vapor vapour provision system (EVPS) comprises a sensor to detect at least one parameter of the airflow within the EVPS; a user interface adapted to receive an indication from a user that a puff of the EVPS was too hot; and a processor adapted to change at least a first aspect of a vapor vapour generation process to reduce the vapor vapour temperature at the mouthpiece, based upon sensor data from the at least one parameter of the airflow, in response to the received indication. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392958 | BREAST SUPPORTING GARMENT AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A breast supporting garment and a method for producing it, the garment having at least one layer made of a fabric comprises a breast receiving portion bounded by a frame portion disposed at least partially below the breast receiving portion. The frame portion comprises a fabric reinforcing element in the form of a coating made of a material having, when in a liquid state during a coating process, having a capability to stay contained within an area of the fabric, to which the material is applied, and to penetrate the fabric to a part of the thickness of the fabric, at least in a portion of the area. The material, when solidified, has a lower elasticity than that of the fabric. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392959 | BRASSIERE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A brassiere includes a first cup and a second cup, a center bridge attaching the first cup to the second cup, and a first wing attached to the first cup, and a second wing attached to the second cup. The brassiere includes first and second cup fasteners attached to the first cup and positioned at respective first and second lateral locations, a first wing fastener attached to the first wing, and a first strap detachably connected to the first cup fastener at one end and connected to the first wing fastener at the other end, such that the first strap can be moved from a first arrangement to a second arrangement by detaching the first strap from the first cup fastener and then attaching the first strap to the second cup fastener. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392960 | Protective Surgical Garment Including A Transparent Face Shield - A personal protection system including a surgical garment that may be mounted to a helmet including an electrically powered assembly, such as a fan. The garment includes a shell adapted for being disposed over the helmet of the personal protection system. The garment also includes a transparent face shield coupled to the shell and positioned so that, when the garment is disposed over the helmet, the face shield is located in front of the face of the individual. The garment may includes two fastening features spaced apart from one another for releasably securing the shell to the helmet and a conductor that extends between the two fastening features. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392961 | Collapsible Social Distancing Device - This present invention relates to a collapsible social distancing device for creating a physical barrier around a wearer of the device. More specifically, the social distancing device is an expandable and collapsible device that can be worn by a wearer on any part of the body. The device preferably provides a six feet radius barrier to indicate the social distancing principle and utilizes a foam construction to prevent any injury or damage to another user bumping into the social distancing device. The device includes a loop opening, a bottom circular barrier and a plurality of connecting arms attached to the loop opening and the bottom circular barrier. The device has mechanical or electronic means to reduce the diameter of the circular barrier and can be carried in a bag when not being used by the wearer for indicating social distance limitations. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392962 | BLOWER FOR AIR-CONDITIONED GARMENT AND AIR-CONDITIONED GARMENT - To stably provide power to a motor that drives a fan. This blower for an air-conditioned garment is provided with a blower unit having a fan driven by a motor/and a power supply unit for supplying power to the blower unit, and is characterized in that: the blower unit is provided with a first housing that houses the fan; the power supply unit is provided with a second housing that houses a battery; the first housing is provided with a first contact part through which the power supplied by the power supply unit can be supplied; the second housing is provided with a second contact part which is arranged in a position corresponding to the first contact part and abuts the first contact part; and the first housing and the second housing each have a shape detachably engageable with each other. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392963 | Heatable Garment, Fabrics for Such Garments, and Methods of Manufacture - The present invention relates to heatable garments, comprising a garment body and a heating pad adhered to at least a portion of the garment body, wherein the heating pad comprises graphene particles dispersed in a polymer matrix material. The invention also provides fabrics for making such garments, and methods of making such garments and fabrics. Also provided are heatable bedding incorporating a heating pad as described above. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392964 | Retractable Finger Barrier - Retractable finger barrier that prevents transfer of viruses, germs, dirt, and other harmful elements onto finger when finger touches exposed surfaces or objects such as touchscreen, keypad and key board devices. Invention consists of a slim flexible flattened padded band housing a non-permeable, durable, tear-resistant fabric barrier. Encased barrier is exposed by pinching outside ends of band and inserting finger within the band's opening thereby providing finger coverage. Once tension on band is released, band sits securely, comfortably without slippage between distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint or between proximal interphalangeal joint and metacarpophalangeal joint depending on user's preference. Barrier's retractability, which minimizes self-contamination and secondary transmission, consists of pulling outwardly cord located at band's end. Advertisement, custom dyes and facades can be incorporated. Reusable, compact, adjustable invention is touchscreen, keypad, keyboard compatible and adaptable for securement to objects such as key chain for maximum usage. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392965 | FACE COVERING - A face covering comprises a first part and a second part. The second part is attached to the first part along a border, the border extending from a) a nose region, corresponding to a nose of an individual when the face covering is worn by the individual, to b) a chin region, corresponding to a chin of the individual when the face covering is worn by the individual. The first part and the second part are separable along the border. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392966 | FACE COVERINGS FOR USE WITH MOUTHGUARDS AND GARMENTS INCLUDING SUCH FACE COVERINGS - A face covering is configured to obscure the nose and the mouth of a wearer. The face covering includes an upper portion including a free lower edge and a lower portion coupled to the upper portion, and the lower portion includes a free upper edge. The free lower edge and the free upper edge are relatively movable to provide an opening therebetween, and the opening is configured to permit a mouthguard to pass through the face covering. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392967 | PRINTABLE FACE MASK - A facial covering is formed from a single sheet of material. The facial covering comprises a facial coverage region for covering part of a face of a wearer and two lateral regions for holding the facial coverage region in place on the wearer. Each lateral region comprises an ear retainer and an extending section. The extending section comprises a plurality of slits disposed such that the extending section is capable of elastic extension between the ear retainer and the facial coverage region. Methods of manufacturing and of assembling such a facial covering are also described. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392968 | FACE MASK WITH ADHESIVE ELASTIC TAPE FASTEN - A face mask covering the face of a user has intended purpose of protecting the user's respiratory system. The face mask has ergonomic shaping for a comfortable fit and secure placement. The complete perimeter of the face mask has an adhesive elastic tape that is ergonomically shaped to hold properties and conform to the facial structure of the user. Removal tabs are connected to points of the elastic tape opposing the face mask contact side. The adhesive elastic tape is bordering the face mask on the area of the face mask, where there is contact to the user's facial skin. The shaping of the adhesive elastic tape conforms with the face mask's configuration, providing sufficient material overlap for bonding. Furthermore, the shape of the adhesive elastic tape has a thickness to maintain a tight grip and secure placement on the user's face with ergonomic fit attributes of facial structure. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392969 | FACE SHIELD INTEGRATION WITH EYEWEAR - Disclosed herein are face shields, eyewear, and kits which provide a user the ability to protect their face from solids or liquids while simultaneously providing the ability to manipulate any eyewear the user may desire to wear. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392970 | ADJUSTABLE FACE SHIELD - The invention is a face shield that is adjustable to accommodate use of a variety of tools often employed in scientific or medical settings, including for example in dentistry. In some embodiments, the adjustable face shield may include a headband for securing the face shield to a head, a brim extension adapted to receive a transparent shield, and a brim frame extending from the headband, the brim frame including a channel adapted to register with a support member of the brim extension at an anterior region of the brim frame, wherein the support member of the brim extension telescopically extends and retracts within the channel from the anterior region of the brim frame to adjust a length of the adjustable face shield. In this manner, the face shield is adjustable to protect the wearer as well as the equipment that may be worn during certain tasks. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392971 | FACE SHIELD INTEGRATION WITH EYEWEAR - Disclosed herein are face shields, eyewear, and kits which provide a user the ability to protect their face from solids or liquids while simultaneously providing the ability to manipulate any eyewear the user may desire to wear. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392972 | LIGHTWEIGHT FACE SHIELD - A face shield including a flexible transparent sheet and a strap component having a strap configured to encircle a wearer's neck, with a pair of support arms disposed on the strap which are secured to a lower portion of the sheet at two spaced apart locations. The support arms extend away from the strap so as to support the sheet in front of, and spaced apart from, the wearer's face. The extended support arms further introduce a bend in the sheet to provide lateral facial coverage. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392973 | LIGHTWEIGHT REUSABLE FACE SHIELD - A face shield assembly including a chassis and a removable protective shield element supported by the chassis is disclosed herein. The chassis includes vertical returns to install accessories, as well as flexible portions to increase retention. The vertical returns mounted to the chassis include mounting points for the shield, and in some embodiments, the shield may slot into the chassis. In one embodiment, the frame is molded as a single, unitary member and in another it is molded from separate pieces which can be constructed into the complete chassis. Various shield embodiments are disclosed, including where the shield extends further toward a user's ears, but includes a taper to avoid contacting wearers shoulders. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392974 | FACE SHIELD AND TRACKING SYSTEM - A face shield includes a molded body portion configured to cover a wearer's eyes, nose, mouth, and chin. The body portion, which is secured to the wearer's ears by a pair of connector elements, includes at least one opening containing a replaceable filter. The face shield may part of a tracking system including multiple face shields, wherein each face shield includes a sensor that transmits data to a processor that in turn analyzes and interprets the data and transmits the results to a display device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392975 | Reusable Face Mask Supporting a Disposable Filter Cartridge Therein and Sterilizing Case for the Face Mask - A face mask for filtering air has a mask body for extending over a nose and mouth area of a user. The mask body and integrally joined supporting straps are formed of an elastomeric material that is unitary in structure so as to be continuous and seamless throughout. The elastomeric material has physical properties that provide shape retention and elasticity such that the peripheral edge of the mask conforms and seals to a face of the user while the mask spans over the nose and mouth area of the user. A disposable filter cartridge is releasable mounted within a filter opening in the mask body. Upon removal of the filter cartridge, the remaining mask body and straps are devoid of any crevices inaccessible to a finger whereby all surfaces of the mask body are accessible for wiping with the finger. An optional sterilization case receives the mask therein for sterilization. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392976 | Grow Wear - A garment configured with an adjustment mechanism to add or subtract measurements at its hem is implemented to provide a parent or wearer more control over their garment's size. The size can be permanently adjustable so that the wearer can change the length of the garment daily. Exemplary garments can include pants, jeans, leggings, shorts, shirts, dresses, skirts, pajamas, coats, jackets, etc. The garment is configured with an upper connection segment, middle connection segment, and lower connection segment positioned on the garment's interior (i.e., the inside-out section). In typical implementations, the connection segments are arranged near an end portion of a garment, such as at or near the bottom of a pair of pants, the sleeves of a shirt, the bottom of a skirt, etc. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392977 | Safety Mitt - The present invention is a disinfectant glove that prevents viruses from living on the surface of the embodiment thus preventing contamination. In particular, the invention allows a user to utilize gloves that kills viruses and diseases on contact. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392978 | GARMENT WITH DRAPING MATERIAL EXTENDING FROM A COLLAR PORTION THAT DRAPES TO PROTECT HAIR OF THE WEARER - A garment having a draping material extending from a collar portion thereof. The draping material may extend in a flat condition for up to four feet from the collar portion but also be adapted to move to a retracted condition bunched up along the collar portion. In certain embodiment, a cinching cord and locking element may be operatively associated with the draping material to enable the wearer of the garment to move the draping material between the extending and retracted conditions with a tug of the cinching cord. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392979 | GARMENT HAVING AN ENHANCED PLAY FUNCTION AND PLAY LANDSCAPE - A garment, in particular an outer garment having a play surface with an enhanced play function, wherein a play figure and a movable fastening device are provided, wherein the movable fastening device is connected to the garment and/or integrated in the garment, wherein the movable fastening device is partially movable relative to the garment and/or to the play surface and/or has a moving element that is movable relative to the garment and/or to the play surface, and the play figure is detachably fastened to the movable fastening device and/or to the moving element. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392980 | WARMING CELL PATTERN FOR GARMENTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT - A warming cell pattern is provided that may be arranged on an interior portion of a garment or other outdoor equipment to improve the warming qualities of the garment or equipment. The warming cells may take on a number of shapes, sizes, and patterns, but they are preferably cube-shaped and arranged in a “running-bond” or offset brick-like pattern so that vertical and horizontal channels are formed between adjacent cells. When the garment is worn or the equipment is used, an air-filled space may be formed by the channels and the user's body. Because air is a strong insulator, the air-filled pockets retain heat so that the jacket or garment including the warming cell pattern will have improved warming properties. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392981 | ARC FLASH PROTECTIVE MATERIALS - Relatively lightweight laminate structures having an outer textile layer, a heat reactive material, a middle layer, a flame retardant adhesive material and an inner layer, wherein the flame retardant adhesive material is positioned in a pattern so as to form a plurality of pockets, each of the pockets defined by (a) the middle layer, (b) the inner layer, and (c) a portion of the flame retardant adhesive material. The laminate structures can provide protection from an exposure to an electrical arc. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392982 | Electrostatics Shield for preventing the transmissions of respiratory diseases. - The electrostatics shield for attracting, capturing and binding expelled electrostatics charged aerosols in the air. The eShield guarding and shielding facial coverings and orifices and gaps between said facial coverings and faces to prevent the transmissions of respiratory diseases. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392983 | Removable Magnetic Closure System for Articles - The present invention relates to a functional, removable, and reusable closure system for articles. In particular, the system is useful for clothing and apparel containing pockets or openings. The invention describes a closure system incorporating fasteners which are magnetically positioned and magnetically held on the article material. The fasteners are easily removed with a change in fastener piece geometry, do not damage or modify the article during attachment or removal, and therefore comprise a temporary, reversible, and reusable closure system. The closure system can be opened and closed with simple one-handed motion to interrupt the magnetic inter-fastener attraction. The closure system provides independent self-closure through magnetic inter-fastener attraction. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392984 | SWIM HAIR - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for protecting the hair of an individual from exposure to water during swimming and/or other water activities. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392985 | HELMET - A cheek pad for a helmet, the cheek pad comprising: an outer layer; an inner layer; and a sliding interface between the outer layer and the inner layer; wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are configured to slide relative to each other at the sliding interface, in response to an impact to the helmet, and the inner layer is configured to contact a side of the wearer's face, when the cheek pads are arranged in the helmet and the helmet is worn. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392986 | Helmet with Custom-Fit Liner - A sports helmet kit has a shell, attachable face guard, composite helmet liner, and fit pods to improve and customize the fit of the helmet to the wearer. The composite liner consists of a base liner and a selected group of fit elements, for example, fit pods, removably attached to the inner surface of the base liner (i.e., the surface of the base liner facing the wearer's head). The fit pods are selected from a set of fit pods having different properties, for example, different sizes, thicknesses, densities, and cross-sections. The selection of fit pods from the set may be aided by taking anatomical measurements of the wearer's head and analyzing the measurements with respect to the geometry of the helmet to produce a pressure map. The measurements may be taken by physical contact or by non-contact means. The fit pods may be selected to optimize a pressure map, and thus optimize the fit, for a given wearer of the helmet. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392987 | Respiratory Vapor Shield Insert for Sports Masks or Headgear - A device for inserting into a sporting equipment (such as a helmet or headgear) of a sport participant (such as a player, coach, or official) and for attaching to the face-guard of the sporting equipment, where the device has a body made of durable and pliable material that is suitable for inhibiting droplets emitted from the participant from escaping the sporting equipment to reduce the spread of airborne illnesses, and where the body of the device has recessed portions intended to maintain the unobstructed sightline of the participant during gameplay. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392988 | Surgical Garment - A surgical garment for use with a helmet, wherein the garment comprises a shell, a transparent face shield, and an attachment element coupled to the transparent face shield. The garment may be configured to define a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The attachment element configured to removably couple with a coupling member of the helmet, wherein the attachment element and coupling member comprise complementary coupling surfaces. The attachment element comprises a head having a distal surface and a proximal surface, and defining a coupling recess, the coupling recess is defined in the proximal surface of the head. The garment may comprise a first and second attachment element, with the first attachment element being coupled to upper portion of the transparent face shield and the second attachment element being coupled to lower portion of the transparent face shield. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392989 | FILTERED PROTECTIVE MASK FOR A HELMET - A protective face mask has a face shield arranged to fully span a face area of the user while being secured relative to a protective helmet worn by the user. The face mask has a central viewing portion formed of a transparent material that is rigid so as to resist deformation when impacted. One or more breathing openings are formed in the face shield so as to be arranged to receive breathing air when inhaling and/or exhaling. A control structure is supported on the face shield in operative association with each breathing opening in non-interference with the central viewing portion of the face shield in which the control structure is one of (i) a filter member spanning across the breathing opening, or (ii) a valve member operable between open and closed positions so as to only allow flow through the breathing opening in one direction. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392990 | Weighted Band Assembly For Headwear And Related Systems And Methods - A weighted band assembly for an article of headwear includes an elongate body having an article engaging portion and an outer portion, the elongate body extends at least partially around at least one internal compartment of the weighted band assembly, and at least one weighted insert positioned in the at least one internal compartment to provide a downward force on the article of headwear in a direction of a head of a wearer of the article of headwear. The elongate body is for being secured to at least one portion of the article of headwear so that the force provided by the at least one weighted insert maintains contact of the article with the head of the wearer in the presence of substantial wind or air resistance. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392991 | SANDAL - A sandal has a removable strap and a sole. The removable strap has a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and the second end having a clip. The sole has a front edge, a read edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a stop surface and a bottom surface. Each of the first side edge and the second side edge have a clip receiver. The clip receiver on the first side edge and the clip receiver on the second side edge are positioned opposite to each other. Each of the clip receivers is positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface of the sole such that they are positioned entirely within the sole. The clip receiver is mateable with the clip. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392992 | GOLF SHOE HAVING COMPOSITE PLATE IN MIDSOLE FOR PROVIDING FLEX AND STABILITY - Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The composite plate has a molded three-dimensional shape to provide additional stiffness to the golf shoe, particularly in the rear foot region of the shoe. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392993 | Foot-Stimulating Insole - An insole comprising a foot stimulating device having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the insole having a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed adapted to apply stimulating pressure to the lower surface of a wearer's foot, the first region being located between the heel and the toes and surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392994 | HIGH-HEELED SHOE SOLE STRUCTURE AND HIGH-HEELED SHOE INCLUDING SAME - The present invention discloses a sole structure of a high-heeled shoe that may have a walking mechanism similar to movement of human walking when a pedestrian wears and walks in high-heeled shoes. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392995 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH FIRST AND SECOND MIDSOLE BODIES - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first midsole body and a second midsole body. The first midsole body defines a ground-facing surface and a foot-facing surface opposite the ground-facing surface and includes a first midsole material, which has a first hardness. The second midsole body extends through the first midsole body. As such, the second midsole body extends beyond the ground-facing surface of the first midsole body. The second midsole body includes a second midsole material, which has a second hardness, and the first hardness is greater than the second hardness. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392996 | INSOLE FOR ERGONOMIC SHOES - An insole for ergonomic shoes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, including: a plurality of first polygonal grooves that are formed to be arranged in polygonal shapes on a lower surface of the insole; a first wall portion forming a rim of the first polygonal groove; and a second polygonal groove that is disposed in a pressure distribution portion, which is a part of an inner and lower surface of the insole, and is formed of a rim including a second wall portion having a height lower than a height of the first wall portion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392997 | SHOE WITH A HIGH HEEL TO LOW HEEL CONVERSION - A convertible shoe may include a sole and a plurality of interchangeable heel portions, each selectively attachable to the sole. The heel portions may each include a mounting surface configured to interface with a heel receiver of the sole. The heel receiver may include a fixed hook and a movable hook, with the movable hook being operable by an actuator coupled to a bottom surface of the sole. In some examples, an upper is secured to the sole of the shoe by one or more clamping plates. In some examples, the sole of the shoe is configured to be biased into a default bend corresponding to a high-heeled state even when a low heel is attached to the heel receiver. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392998 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an upper and a strobel stitched to the upper at a series of stitches disposed in stitch holes that extend through the strobel. The strobel and the upper define a foot-receiving cavity with an inner surface of the strobel disposed at the foot-receiving cavity. A midsole is secured to the upper and an outer surface of the strobel is disposed at the midsole. The stitch holes are obstructed such that the stitch holes are not exposed to both the midsole and the foot-receiving cavity. Accordingly, when a flowable polymeric material is injected in a mold cavity to form the midsole with the lower portion of the upper and the strobel in the mold cavity, the stitch holes will not provide a path for entry of the flowable polymeric material into the foot-receiving cavity. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear is disclosed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210392999 | Side Release Buckle - Disclosed is a buckle assembly having a female buckle component and a male buckle component. The male buckle component configured to mate with the female buckle component and comprising a main body, a mating guide beam, and one or more lateral arms coupled to the main body and configured to deflect about pivot points. Each lateral arm having a distal end configured to engage said female buckle component via a latching ledge of a button. Each lateral arm is shaped to define an effective length between the latching ledge and the pivot point that is greater than a linear distance between the latching ledge and the pivot point. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393000 | Selectively Attachable Garment-To-Appendage Interface - A selectively attachable garment-to-appendage interface. The interface includes a seal having a first portion to a garment and a second portion coupled to an appendage such as a glove, a hood or footwear. The first portion includes one of a projection or a groove. The second portion includes the other of the projection or a groove. The projection and the groove are configured to releasably engage for selectively attaching the garment to the appendage. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393001 | Molding Apparatus - This manufacturing method of a molded surface fastener involves a primary molding step for forming a primary molded body and a secondary molding step for compressing a provisional element of the primary molded body while heating the same. A molding apparatus is provided with a mold member comprising multiple penetration holes and multiple concave portions, whereof each penetration hole communicates to at least one concave portion; in the primary molding step, the molding apparatus is used to form a primary molded body comprising a provisional element having a primary stem portion and a pawl portion is formed from the protruded portion by compressing the provisional element. By this means, it is possible to stably manufacture a molded surface fastener that has an engaging element comprising a pawl portion that projects from the outer peripheral edge of an engaging head portion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393002 | WRISTBAND WITH A BUILT-IN CONTAINER - A wristband-container combination “Saniband” that secures to the wrist of a user so as to provide an accessible cavity for dispensing fluids or solutions retained therein. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393003 | END PIECE - An end piece arranged to be detachably fixed to a bar, the end piece including: a groove intended to house the bar; a rotating part able to pivot about an axis parallel to the bar between a locking position, in which the rotating part prevents the bar from leaving the groove, and a release position, in which the rotating part allows the bar to be respectively introduced into or extracted from the groove; and a locking mechanism arranged to block the rotation of the rotating part. This end piece can be handled by the user, who can fix it to a bar and detach it from the bar without requiring any tooling. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393004 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A WRISTLET CLASP - A clasp for a wristlet has at least two movable blades ( | 2021-12-23 |