Patents Issued in July 14, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160198770
    Abstract: According to one non-limiting example of the disclosure, a system, a method, a device and a computer program are provided for the automated manufacture of electronic cigarettes. The apparatus comprises an electronic smoking device for delivering a vaporized liquid comprising a frame (200), an air flow path (122), an air inlet, a container (140) for storing a smoking liquid, and a circuit. At least a part of the circuit comprising traces printed on the frame (1306). The method comprises a frame, that can include slots configured for mating with and containing various components of the electronic smoking device. The computer readable medium comprises sections or segments of code that, when executed on a computer, cause the processes described herein to be carried, such as, for example, the process of assembling the electronic smoking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Ramon Alarcon
  • Publication number: 20160198771
    Abstract: The present device has at least two chambers for receiving vaporizable components, two heating elements, and circuitry to control heater behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Haiden Goggin, Daniel Kim
  • Publication number: 20160198772
    Abstract: A smoking system includes a capillary wick for holding liquid, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet and a chamber between the air inlet and air outlet. The air inlet, the air outlet and the chamber are arranged so as to define an air flow route from the air inlet to the air outlet via the capillary wick so as to convey aerosol formed from the liquid to the air outlet. The smoking system further includes at least one guide for channeling the air flow in the air flow route, so as to control particle size in the aerosol. The smoking system optionally includes at least one heater for heating the liquid in at least a portion of the capillary wick to form the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Michel THORENS, Jean-Marc FLICK, Olivier Yves COCHAND, Flavien DUBIEF
  • Publication number: 20160198773
    Abstract: A multipurpose infant travel blanket and manufacturing method are disclosed. A material is folded such that a first edge and a second edge, opposite the first edge, of the material meet. A zipper, when closed, holds together a part of the first edge and a corresponding part of the second edge. A first seam joins remaining parts of the first and second edges and a second seam is formed along a bottom edge of the material to form a pocket for protecting an infant. Loops are attached to an inner surface of the material, between the edges and folds, and are capable of securing the multipurpose infant travel blanket to an infant travel device. One or more cinch mechanisms formed on the outer surface of the material may be used to resize the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kell Garrison Anderson, Stephena Lorraine Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160198774
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a bra comprising two cups for accomodating the breasts of a user in which each cup is constituted by a piece of extensible textile material in the form of a substantially planar sheet when the bra is not worm, wherein a major part of the surface of the sheet is cut along a plurality of notches with a limited length arranged all around an inner part of the sheet in such a manner as to form a reversibly deformable structure suitable for being deployed to the front in a direction substantially transversal to the plane of the sheet under the effect of the weight of the breasts when the bra is being worn, causing this sheet to assume a volume conforming to the shape of the breasts and capable of supporting the breasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Manon Turlan-Van Der Hoeven
  • Publication number: 20160198775
    Abstract: A brassiere formed of an inner garment base, memory foam, a pair of under supports, and an outer fabric cover. The under support is rigid and has varying width and differing radii to accommodate the bottom portion shape of a natural breast or a breast implant, which is not a perfect semi-circle. The under support is positioned such that the foam encapsulates the under support keeping the proximal edge in proximity with bottom portion of the breast tissues or implant and the ribs. The under support has its largest width, thereby the largest contact surface with the implant or breast tissues, closest to the lateral end causing the breast tissues or implant to be supported upward and medially. The under support has openings or anchors extending thereform with openings to allow the foam to surround and go through the under support to secure it in place in the brassiere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. CROMPTON
  • Publication number: 20160198776
    Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to electrically-powered, thermally-regulated apparel or heated garments and a controller and related methods of operation thereof. The thermally-regulated apparel item can include one or more heating elements that can be mounted at spaced locations about the body of the apparel item, such as being received in pockets, or by being attached to the body by releasable fasteners. The heating elements also can be connected together is series to form a combined or composite heating element assembly for the apparel item having a user selected or defined configuration and coverage along the body of the apparel item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kayla Stevens, Cupid Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160198777
    Abstract: A heating apparatus contains a heating element, a clothing garment, a power source, and an intensity level controller. The heating element is positioned within the clothing garment. The clothing garment is worn by a user around the neck or any other appropriate position. The heating element emits heat through a body of the clothing garment. The user feels the emitted heat since the clothing garment is in contact with the user. The heating element is powered through the power source which is electrically connected to the heating element through the intensity level controller. The intensity level controller enables the user to control the heat emitted from the heating element such that the heating apparatus can be efficiently used in different conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Eugene Baker
  • Publication number: 20160198778
    Abstract: A garment, such as a jacket, having extensible sleeves, is described. The garment has an outer layer comprising a torso portion having two armholes, two sleeve portions, and an optional collar portion. An action back configuration enables the sleeves to extend. An action back has a flange of material at least partially tucked within each of the armholes. An elastic connector couples the two flanges and extends across the back portion of the garment. When a person reaches forward the flanges extend to provide additional material for the extension of the sleeve. In addition, the two sleeves are configured with a gusset having two substantially linear sides connected to the sleeve and a curvilinear side coupled to the armhole. The gusset may have a cut to allow the gusset to stretch. The sleeves comprise a cuff having a thumbhole for maintaining the cuff over the thumb of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Winfred HINES, James Jonathan BAILEY, Irina BYALAYA
  • Publication number: 20160198779
    Abstract: A protective glove includes a floating cuff joined with a hand portion, the floating cuff configured to encircle a wearer's wrist and/or forearm, the floating cuff being the only layer of protection over a posterior of the wearer's wrist/forearm. The glove can include a first wing panel and a second wing panel, distal from one another, and extending rearward from a rearward edge of the hand portion. The floating cuff can include a primary cuff portion disposed between the first and second wing panels, with the exteriors of all of the primary cuff portion, first and second wing panels lying at a common level and/or laying generally flush with one another. The floating cuff provides enhanced flexibility to the glove, particularly during wrist extension, and can be configured to ride up a wearer's forearm during such wrist extension to provide increased coverage of the forearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew W. McPhail
  • Publication number: 20160198781
    Abstract: A garment engaged in a sound-reducing state includes a first garment portion formed with a sound-absorbing material and configured to surround a wearer's head and ears to form a substantially enclosed reduced-sound zone, when the first garment portion is engaged in a sound-reducing state. The garment also includes a second garment portion operable with the first garment portion, for example, where the first garment portion is a hood and the second garment portion is the body of a hooded sweatshirt. In the sound-reducing state, the sound-absorbing material reduces an amount of sound passing through the sound-absorbing material into the substantially enclosed reduced-sound zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Tara A. Israel, Bonnie S. Schnitta
  • Publication number: 20160198782
    Abstract: A system and method of selectively connecting at least two articles of clothing is provided. First and second articles, which may comprise a glove and jacket sleeve or cuff, have mating geometries and at least one fastener to securely and selectively connect the two articles. In certain embodiments, magnets are provided as fasteners to connect the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Jay Thompson
  • Publication number: 20160198783
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a controller which allows a movement of a band in a first direction to be free but allows a movement of the band in a second direction to be selective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Yang-Seog RYOU
  • Publication number: 20160198784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspender system in which fastener members attached to suspender straps provide expeditious attachment to a corresponding attachment member attached to a garment. The fastener member can be a clip for clip-on and clip-off to the attachment member. The attachment member can be an attachment ring. The fastener and/or the attachment member having a height of predetermined distance from a garment, such as pants, to allow a worn second garment, such as a shirt, to be tucked around the attachment members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Brian GILROY
  • Publication number: 20160198785
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a wire mesh that is shaped according to an artificial foliage pattern. The wire mesh is coated with a coating to match a characteristic of the artificial foliage pattern. The coating fills in spaces between the wire mesh to produce a translucent structure in the spaces that filters light. The mesh size, mesh materials, and the type of coating, e.g., type of paint, are selected so that the coating fills in the spaces to produce a translucent structure that is thin yet strong. The thin translucent structure allows light to filter through in a natural manner. A process performs the shaping and coating of the wire mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Zsolt Hormay, Steven Porter
  • Publication number: 20160198786
    Abstract: A motorsports safety harness assembly includes a restraint device for securing the head and neck against frontal impact injuries, and allows for facilitated removal in exigent circumstances or with limited mobility such from a damaged automobile. A pair of detachable wings engages a front upper torso or chest region of a wearer, and couples to a rigid headpiece extending behind the skull region for attachment to a helmet for restraining the head and neck from sudden forceful movement commonly associated with basal skull fractures and other impact injuries. The wings and headpiece secure snugly around the neck of the wearer for providing support against frontal impact, while the wings separate from the headpiece via a detachable coupling and release control to allow the wearer to exit the vehicle. The coupling provides rigid support against impact, and employs a wearer activated release to permit rapid uncoupling in exigent crash situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Allen H. Hoffman, Anthony J. Begins, Kerrie Maron, Korapat Lamsam
  • Publication number: 20160198787
    Abstract: A helmet can include a protective shell and a layer of energy management material coupled to an inner surface of the protective shell to form a cavity for receiving a head of a user. An earpad can be coupled to the inner surface of the protective shell that comprises an inner surface that further defines a space for an ear of a user. The earpad can further include a leading edge at a front of the helmet, the leading edge extending between the outer surface of the protective shell and the inner surface of the earpad. An air intake opening can be formed at the leading edge of the earpad. An air exhaust opening can be formed at a trailing edge of the earpad. An airflow channel can extend through the earpad between the air intake opening and the air exhaust opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Kele
  • Publication number: 20160198788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear having a sole structure with a cushion layer wherein a lighting assembly, having a switch, a power source, and at least one light source or LED, can be inserted and attached into the sole structure to provide external illumination from the footwear. The cushion layer exhibits a means for transmitting light from the lighting assembly secured within to the exterior of the footwear, the means for transmitting light can take the form of a polymeric material of at least partial transparency, in some cases having a fluid enclosed within or the form of a plurality of light transmission channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Troy Larsen
  • Publication number: 20160198789
    Abstract: A toddler and children's shoe with attachable puzzle like pieces. The top front half of the shoe will have an attachment feature such as Velcro and or snaps (FIG. 1), which will allow for different options in attaching and changing out pieces on the shoe. This gives the top of the shoe a new look and can make it fun for children. The covers will go on the whole front half of the shoe, starting at the front of the foot hole to the toes and ending right above the rubber sole edge on the sides of the shoes. There can be puzzle pieces, which can come in four to six pieces (FIGS. 3 & 4). There can also be one cover (FIG. 2) which can be attached onto the top or also two-piece covers (FIG. 3). The puzzle piece concept could help a lot because it is a fun and learning filled concept, by putting the pieces together themselves and creating a picture which they can show everyone the whole day or easily take the pieces off and put on a new one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Angela Nicole Wallace
  • Publication number: 20160198790
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a multi-layered protective footwear device, and methods of manufacturing and using the protective footwear device. In one implementation, the protective footwear device includes a substrate layer comprising waterproof antimicrobial microfiber material or antibacterial microfiber material sized to the shape of a user's foot with a void space between a big toe region and an index toe region. In one implementation, an adhesive layer comprises a sine wave multi-sectioned design configured to adhere to a user's foot. The protective footwear device can further include a perforated backing layer for sectional removal. The backing layer is configured to cover the adhesive layer until user application. Some implementations of the protective footwear device include extendable adhesive layers, easy removal tabs, traction grips, padding, rubber, or ointment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Brittany Ishmael, Thomas Blake Ishmael
  • Publication number: 20160198791
    Abstract: Footwear (1) having a vamp (2), an insole, a midsole (3) and an outsole (4). A plurality of spaced apart magnets (5) located adjacent the outsole (4) so that in use the magnets (5) provide a gripping force between the footwear (1) and a metallic surface upon which the footwear (1) is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Ben Aaron Donaldson
  • Publication number: 20160198792
    Abstract: A sole for cycling shoe includes a forefoot section, a heel section and an arch section connected between the forefoot section and the heel section, a longitudinal axis and a tilting axis defined between the forefoot section and the heel section, a deviation angle defined between the tilting axis and the longitudinal axis, a middle part extending through the forefoot section, the arch section and the heel section, and two side wing portions defined at two opposite sides relative to the middle part. The rigidity of the middle part is higher than the two side wing portions. The middle part extends in the arch section along the tilting axis. Based on the above-described technical features, the overall structure of the sole has sufficient rigidity with enhanced torsionability on the rear end thereof, making the cycling shoe more comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Chun-Hung CHEN, Stan MAVIS
  • Publication number: 20160198793
    Abstract: A running shoe includes an upper coupled to a sole structure. The sole structure includes a compressible midsole and an outsole. The midsole possesses a first compression value. A compression plate or insert possessing a second compression value is positioned between the midsole and the outsole. Specifically, the insert is softer, or has a smaller compression value, than the midsole. The outsole wraps around a sole structure such that it contacts the midsole and the insert. The outer surface of the outsole includes a series of treads or traction elements extending along the bottom and sides of the outsole. With this configuration, when the sole structure contacts an uneven topography, the outsole conforms around the topography, stabilizing the footwear during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: David Dombrow
  • Publication number: 20160198794
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards an insole assembly for an article of footwear. The insole includes a cushioning member and a support member. The cushioning member having an upper surface for engaging a plantar surface of a foot and a bottom surface for engaging a sole of the footwear and the support member. The support member engages with a portion of the bottom surface of the cushioning member. The support member has a rearfoot portion which extends around a heel end of the cushioning member, medial and lateral side portions which extend forwardly from the rearfoot portion on opposite sides of a central opening in the support member, and a front-end portion connecting the medial and lateral side portions near a midfoot region of the footwear enclosing the central opening in the support member along a perimeter of the cushioning member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Wakeland, Matthew Gooch
  • Publication number: 20160198795
    Abstract: A Replaceable Heel System comprised of a stub attached to the lower surface rearward portion of the sole of a shoe, a plurality of replaceable heels of various heights, sizes and colors, end caps configured to attach to the stub or the heels and a coupling assembly configured to removably couple the stub and the replaceable heels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Marcela Lopez-Velasquez, Ira D. Shandles
  • Publication number: 20160198796
    Abstract: Footwear fabrication methods are disclosed, having reduced material consumption and/or waste requirements, compared to conventional methods, as well as the footwear articles made by such methods. The fabrication methods and articles are characterized by the selective use of a bonding agent, in the form of a powder or tackified (e.g., preheated) powder, to bond various material panels, such substrate, mesh, and/or skin panels in the formation of a composite panel (e.g., a bonded mesh composite panel), which may in turn be used to provide a footwear upper and ultimately an article of footwear. The bonding agent is particularly applicable to fabrication processes utilizing a combination of heat and pressure for bonding or fusing material panels, each having a suitable composition, size, shape, and thickness, into the particular configuration of the footwear upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Amy LYTTLE, Todd W. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20160198797
    Abstract: There is provided a footwear having a three-dimensional shape that fits a foot of a wearer regardless of a stretchability of a knitted fabric. A seamless footwear (1) including an instep cover section (3) and a sole cover section (2) is provided. The sole cover section (2) is divided to a heel portion (20) and a sole main body portion (21). A setup portion (1S) or a knitting end portion is formed at a heel side end of the footwear (1), and such setup portion (1S) or the knitting end portion is extended in a height direction of the footwear (1) and also connected to the heel portion (20). The heel portion (20) is formed by a knitting of stacking a stitch row for plural tiers in a wale direction, and gradually differing the number of stitches in a knitting width direction of the stitch row when stacking tiers of the stitch row. The heel portion (20) is formed to a tongue shape in which a width gradually becomes narrower toward a heel side of the footwear (1) according to the change in the number of stitches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masamitsu IKENAKA
  • Publication number: 20160198798
    Abstract: A shoe upper that suppresses a partial stretch of an upper main body with a means different from an inlay knitting yarn is provided. A shoe upper (100) including an upper main body (1) configured by a sole cover (2) and an instep cover (3) is provided, the shoe upper including a right side additional knitted fabric (4R) connected to a part of an edge portion (5e) of the shoe opening (5) in the instep cover (3) by knitting, which part is on a right side of a centerline dividing the shoe opening (5) to right and left, and a left side additional knitted fabric (4L) connected to a part of the edge portion (5e) on a left side of the center line by knitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.
    Inventors: Masamitsu IKENAKA, Kenta TERAI
  • Publication number: 20160198799
    Abstract: A removable decorative cover for a shoe includes a pair of longitudinal side panels adapted to cover opposed side walls of an elevated heel shoe, each side panel respectively having a heel portion extending to a toe portion; a lateral upper toe panel connecting the toe portions of each of the side panels, the lateral upper toe panel adapted to cover an upper wall of the elevated shoe approximate the toe portion of the shoe; a lateral front band connecting to connecting the toe portions of each of the side panels, the lateral front band adapted to extend around the front of the toe portion of the shoe, the lateral front band and lateral upper toe panel providing an open-toe opening therebetween; a closure mechanism carried on the heel portion of each of the longitudinal side panels and adapted to allow each of the heel portions to be engaged and releasably connected by the closure mechanisms along a vertical back wall of the shoe; and a lateral lower panel connecting each of the side panels between the heel po
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Erin Partin, Adam L. Ross, Kelly Ulreich
  • Publication number: 20160198800
    Abstract: A thin, flexible grip pad for placement on a person's foot and prevent movement of the foot within a shoe, particularly a high heel shoe. The grip pad is made up of a hydrogel adhesive layer securing the pad to the foot on one surface and a frictional layer on the other. On attachment of the pad to the foot, the frictional layer comes into contact with the surface of the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Kimberly Anna O'NEILL
  • Publication number: 20160198801
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for convenient tightening and loosening of strings such as those found in shoelaces of footwear. The apparatus includes a rotating portion within a base portion. A cover portion, when operated in a first position, provides a ratchet movement that allows rotation in a tightening direction while preventing movement in a loosening direction. When the cover is moved to a second position, the ratchet mechanism disengages, and the strings can then be easily loosened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Sug Whan Kim, Jun Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20160198802
    Abstract: A cord tensioning device allows for a cord to be tightened around an object in a quick and easy-to-use manner. The cord tensioning device comprises a body having a front side, a back side, a left edge, a right edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge. At least two apertures are disposed through said body and at least one recessed slot is disposed in said body. At least one recessed slot extends from any of said edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher James Hintz, Tausha Lynn Hintz
  • Publication number: 20160198803
    Abstract: A lacing system configured to selectively adjust the size of an opening on an object and allow for the incremental release of the lace within the lacing system. The lacing system can have a reel comprising a housing, a spool supported by the housing, and a knob supported by the housing. The reel can be configured so that cable is gathered in the channel formed in the spool when the spool is rotated in a first direction relative to the housing, and so that cable can be incrementally released from the spool when the spool is rotated in a second direction relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the reel can include a rotation limiter which can be configured to prevent over-tightening of the lacing system and/or to prevent rotation past the substantially folly loosened state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Boa Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Soderberg, Michael Joseph Nickel, Sean Cavanagh, James Paul Goodman
  • Publication number: 20160198804
    Abstract: In traction cleat and receptacle system in a shoe outsole, unauthorized cleats are prevented from connection to a receptacle by a projection in the receptacle cavity and a recess in the cleat attachment stem for receiving the projection. A locking arrangement includes an annular array of twelve locking teeth on a, boss surrounding the receptacle cavity, wherein every fourth tooth has a steeper side angle to in cooperate with mating cleat locking posts. A cylindrical shroud prevents the locking posts from damaging the outsole material during cleat rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: John Robert Burt, Lee P. Shuttleworth
  • Publication number: 20160198805
    Abstract: Disclosed is a button cover that may be used to cover a button that is provided on the inside of articles of clothing, such as buttons utilized in adjustable children's pants. The button cover is used to protect the wearer's skin from irritation and injury as the button rubs against the wearer's skin. The button cover may have a soft, flexible cover portion and a button engagement means on the back side. Also disclosed is a process for making the button cover according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: SUSAN L LUTERBACH, STACY JESKE, SANDY JORS
  • Publication number: 20160198806
    Abstract: A necktie device for securing a necktie to a user is provided. The necktie device includes a body having a width sized to fit within a necktie loop on a back side of a necktie. The body may be a planar body and substantially flat. The body may include a top end with a first clip and a bottom end with a second clip. The first and second clip may be secured to and retain within a front fold of a shirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: George WASHINGTON
  • Publication number: 20160198807
    Abstract: A belt buckle comprises an engaging axis, a pressing axis, a pulling axis perpendicular to the engaging axis, a female buckle member, a male buckle member; a holding mechanism disposed between the male buckle member and the female buckle member and disposed on the pulling axis. The female and male buckle member each comprises a connecting portion; an engaging portion. The engaging portion of the female buckle member comprises a bottom surface, an engaging recess, an inner surface; two engaging holes. The engaging portion of the male buckle member comprises two inner pressing components respectively comprising an engaging protrusion. The pulling force of straps mounted on the connecting portions is balanced by the holding mechanism and the combination of the engaging protrusions and the engaging holes when the belt buckle is in use, thereby improving the engaging strength of the male and female buckle members; ensuring the connection between straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Tzu-Hsuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20160198808
    Abstract: A device for releasably connecting a first element with a second element includes a male element connectable to one end of the first element, and a female element connectable to one end of the second element such that the male and female element pass from a disengagement condition to a mutual engagement condition. A slider activates and deactivates engagement and is engaged to the male element such to slide along the axis of insertion of the male element inside the female element. The relative motion between the activation/deactivation slider and the male element is transmitted to first removable locking members, belonging to the male element and cooperating with corresponding second locking members belonging to the female element such to pass from a stable locking condition to a stable release condition of the male and female elements via a movement of the slider along the axis of insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: MARES S.P.A.
    Inventors: Dante Noceti, Sergio Angelini, Luciano Avataneo
  • Publication number: 20160198809
    Abstract: A closure is shown and described, preferably for an orthosis, which has a belt assembly, having a first closure part (1) and a second closure part (21), which can be releasably connected to one another, wherein the first and the second closure parts (1, 21) have connecting means for belts of the belt assembly, wherein the first closure part (1) has a pin (3), wherein the second closure part (21) has a connection end (23) and a coupling end (25), and between the connection end (23) and the coupling end (25) a guide track (37) extending in a closure plane is provided, which extends from an entrance opening (41) to a guide track end (43), wherein the pin (3) has a first section (7) and a second section (9), wherein the dimensions of the first section (7) perpendicular to the direction of extension of the pin (3) correspond to the dimensions of the guide track (37) in the closure plane at the guide track end (43), and wherein the dimensions of the second section (9) perpendicular to the direction of extension of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: BSN MEDICAL GMBH
    Inventors: Jennifer Grunden, Timo Schmeltzpfenning, Joachim Bauer
  • Publication number: 20160198810
    Abstract: A fabric surface fastener including a hook surface fastener (A) including hook-like engagement elements made of a monofilament yarn on a surface of a base fabric, and a loop surface fastener (B) including loop-like engagement elements made of a multifilament yarn on a surface of a base fabric, the loop-like engagement elements being engageable with the hook-like engagement elements. The monofilament yarn is a monofilament yarn made of polybutylene terephthalate polyester resin and having certain diameter. The multifilament yarn is a multifilament yarn made of polybutylene terephthalate polyester resin. A density of the hook-like engagement elements and a density of the loop-like engagement elements are in a certain range. The density of the hook-like engagement elements is higher than the density of the loop-like engagement elements. A ground warp yarn composing the base fabrics is a multifilament yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate polyester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: KURARAY FASTENING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayoshi KAIKOU, Yukitoshi HIGASHINAKA
  • Publication number: 20160198811
    Abstract: A hooked retaining device (100) for defining at least a portion of a reception groove formed at the periphery of an article comprises a retaining element (10) made by injection molding. The retaining element has a first side wall (11) and a second side wall (12) that are spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction, and a base (20) connecting together said side walls (11, 12). The side walls (11, 12) and the base (20) define a retaining groove (14) that is open in a main direction (z) in order to receive a counterpart having hooks or loops. According to the invention, at least one of the side walls (11, 12) presents a plurality of hooks (30) adapted to co-operate with the counterpart, each hook (30) having at least one hooking portion oriented towards the base (20) of the retaining element (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: APLIX
    Inventors: Anthony MAHE, Damien Pierre Antoine BOSSER
  • Publication number: 20160198812
    Abstract: A sealing strap includes a first strap body including a first base portion, a first lining, a second lining, a first interlocking series of teeth extended from the first lining and a male engaging member with a male engagement portion extended from the second lining, a second strap body including a second base portion, a third lining, a fourth lining, a second interlocking series of teeth extended from the third lining, and a female engaging member with a female engagement portion extended from the fourth lining, and a zipper slider movable to force the first interlocking series of teeth into engagement with the second interlocking series of teeth and the male engagement portion of the male engaging member into engagement with the female engagement portion of the female engaging member to achieve excellent tensile strength and waterproof effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Fu-Hsing TAN
  • Publication number: 20160198813
    Abstract: A band device extends longitudinally along an extension direction and at least in sections is formed flexible for placing it around a user's limb. It comprises a first end having a first surface, a second end having a second surface, and a closure device for connecting the first end and the second end to each other such that the first end and the second end are held on each other in a closed position of the closure device, wherein in the closed position the first end with its first surface and the second end with its second surface extend along each other. The closure device comprises at least one engagement element arranged on the first end and at least one engagement opening arranged on the second end, wherein in the closed position of the closure device the at least one engagement element engages the at least one engagement opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: FIDLOCK GMBH
    Inventors: Joachim Fiedler, Artur Tucholke, Breido Botkus
  • Publication number: 20160198814
    Abstract: A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining a circumferential groove having a bottom and sidewalls extending between the bottom and the outer surface. The main body defines first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween. At least one hair accessory having an elasticity is adapted to be disposed in the groove and span the clearance. The main body has a rigidity arranged to distribute pressure from the at least one hair accessory away from the wrist. The elasticity of the at least one hair accessory is arranged to force the at least one hair accessory against the bottom of the groove to secure it within the groove and the at least one hair accessory spanning the clearance is arranged to facilitate disengagement of the at least one hair accessory from the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Arni Thor INGIMUNDARSON, Shireen Maria THOR
  • Publication number: 20160198815
    Abstract: The wrist cushion device supports the wrist with a plastic housing and is lined with a thick layer of foam substance covered in a neoprene or similar material. The user is able to lock their wrist into the device and be able to move freely with little or no friction to be used at or on any smooth surface. The device is applicable for use of computer use in using a keyboard and mouse and not limited to but for even artists for drawing where repetitive movements are common.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth Oefelein
  • Publication number: 20160198816
    Abstract: A wrist-worn device clasp that secures a strap of the wrist-worn device. A first mechanical part of the wrist worn device interlocks with a second mechanical part by motion in a first plane in order to resist motion perpendicular to said first plane. The first mechanical part also inhibits a first securing part and a second securing part being separated by tension along the strap substantially perpendicular to the first plane when the first mechanical part and second mechanical part are engaged with each other. The first securing part and the second securing part inhibit separation of the first mechanical part and the second mechanical part by motion parallel to the first plane when they are engaged with each other by motion perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Steven James Ogborne, Hugo John Martin Vincent, Gabor Balint
  • Publication number: 20160198817
    Abstract: A jewelry system with interchangeable decorative segments is provided. The jewelry system includes a plurality of decorative segments, each such segment having a center aperture that extends through the segment along a vertical axis in the center of the segment from a top surface to a bottom surface. The jewelry system also includes a central rod for receiving one or more segments, the rod including a stopper at the lower end to support the received segments and an eyelet at the upper end to receive a chain which when received, prevents the received segments from slipping off the top part of the rod while also facilitating the jewelry to be worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ronen BERKA, Tal MAN
  • Publication number: 20160198818
    Abstract: A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices wirelessly, such as by a wireless or inductive charging port. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160198819
    Abstract: The specification provides a system and carrying case for cosmetics and/or accessories that includes panels with one or more detachable independent carriers to use separate from the case. The independent carriers can be arranged to define a space an interior space for cosmetics or accessories, or may be arranged in an open, expanded position with the panels to define a vanity with a mirror. The independent carriers may have associated panels from which the carriers selectively detach. The panels may also be separable from the case. The system and case may be portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Bobbie Lynn Grund, Andrea DeVos Abraham
  • Publication number: 20160198820
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a material of storage device, a storage device and a bag of the same. The material of storage device comprise a composite layer composed of polyurethane layer, polyurethane-polyurea copolymer layer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer materials. The storage device is formed by the above material, which can be folded in vertical direction and/or horizontal direction; the storage device has a plurality of cavity-shaped storage chamber. A bag formed by the storage device is disclosed. The material and structure of the present invention has the features of waterproof, light weight, proper hardness, capability to fold, high wearing feature, scratch resistant. The storing spatial pattern of the said storage device could be adjusted when needed; it could effectively protect the stored items. The provided bag could be opened partially, allowing quickly and conveniently access to the stored items, the storage space in the bag is designed for a better protection of stored items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael L. Jean-Raymond Bourgeois