Patents Issued in September 8, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160255907
    Abstract: A noise-attenuating apparatus removably couple to footwear for reducing sounds associated with walking on wilderness terrain. The noise-attenuating apparatus includes a base having one end corresponding to the toe box of a shoe and a second end corresponding to the heel of a shoe. The noise-attenuating apparatus further including at least one platform disposed on the underside of the base corresponding to the toe box of the shoe and at least one platform disposed on the underside of the base corresponding to the heel of the shoe. The at least one platform disposed on the underside of the base corresponding to the toe box end having at least one sound-dampening pad. At least one platform disposed on the underside of the base corresponding to the heel end coupled to at least one sound-dampening cover. A securing system coupled to the base and adapted for securing the base to the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Russell Robison
  • Publication number: 20160255908
    Abstract: Special shoe for foot with bunion release and stop pain, repair bunion, correct the big toe, even block the bunion to grow bigger and the foot to deform more. Footwear for bunion foot is consist of a wider the footwear's sole making place for the big grown bunion bone; a wedge built in under the big toe for pull back up the big toe's bone and rest the big toe, an adjective Velcro strap built in for pull back the toe to the right place and hold there, the Velcro or the wedge built in separately or together also for medical and everyday use in footwear. The sealed version of special shoe, footwear for bunion foot can be made in any style, kind, and size with a zip, a clip, a string or Velcro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Katalin RENTKO
  • Publication number: 20160255909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy David LUCAS, Gerd Rainer MANZ, Jan HILL, Paul Leonard Michael SMITH, John WHITEMAN
  • Publication number: 20160255910
    Abstract: A sandal with a pressure-adjustable air cushion includes a platform with a recess formed therein for receipt of a cushion. The cushion has a foot-engaging pad attached to a bladder. The pad is made of a thicker, somewhat less flexible material than the bladder which is made of a highly flexible material but strong enough to withstand the pressure applied by the feet of an individual wearing the sandal. The pad rides on top of the bladder and is adhered to the platform to hold bladder in place in the recess. The gas in the cushion can be evacuated or replenished through a valve in its side, ideally near the instep, by using a small valve and pressurized canister preferably containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: David R. Stover
  • Publication number: 20160255911
    Abstract: An outsole includes: a plate-like base; a plurality of first cleats protruding in the downward direction from the base to form the tread surface, wherein the plurality of first cleats are arranged in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction; and a concave surface recessed in the downward direction on the upper surface of each of the first cleats, wherein: the lower surface of the midsole includes a convex surface formed by a surface of a convex portion protruding in the downward direction from a base of the midsole; the concave surface and the convex surface are in contact with, and attached to, each other; and a distance from the tread surface in each of the first cleats to a top of the convex surface is greater than a thickness of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshinori Fujita, Syuhei Takemura, Seiya Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20160255912
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a base plate having a structure and studs is disclosed. The structure may moderate stud pressure and enhance support during the first step of sprinting, quick directional changes, and backward movement. The structure may include a medial forefoot pad, a lateral forefoot pad connected to the medial forefoot pad, a medial heel pad, a first lateral heel pad connected to the medial heel pad, a first diagonal rib extending from the medial forefoot pad to the first lateral heel pad, a second diagonal rib extending from the lateral forefoot pad to the medial heel pad, a medial midfoot bar substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed proximate the medial edge, and a lateral midfoot bar substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed proximate the lateral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
  • Publication number: 20160255913
    Abstract: There is provided an instep cover in which various designs can be provided on a side surface portion of the instep cover even when a shoelace holding section is provided, and a shoe upper including the instep cover. In a shoe upper (100) configuring a shoe, an instep cover (1) that covers a portion on an instep side of a wearer includes a slit (5S) extending from a foot insertion opening for the wearer to insert a foot toward a toe, and a shoelace holding section (4) that holds a shoelace for adjusting a spacing of the slit (5S). The shoelace holding section (4) includes a holding unit (4U) configured by a hole (4h) formed in a slit edge region (11) that shapes the slit (5S), and an annular strap (4s) being formed to an annular shape by connecting one end and the other end of a lace-like body to the slit edge region (11) and having a length that can be pulled out from the hole (4h) when an intermediate portion of the lace-like body is brought to a position of the hole (4h).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihisa UCHIKAWA, Masamitsu IKENAKA
  • Publication number: 20160255914
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article of footwear including: a footwear upper formed of one or more pieces, each piece comprising one or more layers; and a footwear lower attached to the footwear upper to provide a sole supporting member to the article of footwear; wherein the one or more pieces used to form the footwear upper are molded into a three dimensional configuration. Also provided is a method for forming the same and an inner lining for an article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Changming LIANG
  • Publication number: 20160255915
    Abstract: A shoe retention system includes a shoe that is worn on a foot of a user. A strap is wrapped around an ankle of the user and the strap has a first end and a second end. A fastener is attached to the first end and the fastener engages the second end such that the strap forms a closed loop. The fastener retains the strap on the user's ankle. A retainer is movably coupled to the strap and releasably engages the shoe. The retainer prevents the shoe from coming off of the user's foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Jenevy Dames-Coppe
  • Publication number: 20160255916
    Abstract: A wearable belt comprising a belt buckle tool case and a belt strap is disclosed. The belt buckle tool case includes at least one tool selected from a folding knife, bottle opener, and screwdriver bit. To access the at least one tool, a removable belt buckle cap can be removed from magnetic attachment with a belt buckle base. The at least one tool is magnetically coupled to the removable belt buckle cap. The belt buckle base remains coupled to the belt strap when the removable belt buckle cap is removed. A belt buckle tool case is also disclosed, wherein a removable belt buckle cap is coupled to a belt buckle base. At least one tool is coupled to the removable belt buckle cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Ozdowy
  • Publication number: 20160255917
    Abstract: The disclosure relate to an ornament assembly, which is an ornament itself, to form a ring hole for a string or a latch through fabric or leather goods. The ornament assembly includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first base defining a first through hole at a center of the first base and a first protrusion protruded from a boundary of the first through hole. The second body includes a second base defining a second through hole at a center of the second base and a second protrusion protruded from a boundary of the second through hole. The first protrusion defines an insert groove at a surface which is opposite to the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to be inserted into the insert groove to be combined with the first protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Hun Sik CHOI
  • Publication number: 20160255918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a key ring or key chain having the actions of a carabiner while securely retaining keys and other attached objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Peter Anthony Grossman
  • Publication number: 20160255919
    Abstract: Access-limiting mechanism limits access to a container. Access is controlled by moving a slider back and forth along a plastic zipper, opening and closing the zipper. The access-limiting mechanism includes, in addition to the slider, a coupler. The coupler can stay fixed, immovable, at a given location, relative to the zipper; or can be moved along the length of the zipper. As the slider moves close to the coupler, the slider and coupler are coupled to each other, limiting the ability of the slider to open the zipper. Access can be further limited by adding a second control mechanism such as a cover which overlies, optionally latches to, one or both of the slider and the coupler. To open the container, the slider and coupler, and/or as applies the cover, are released from respective coupling arrangements. Then, the slider can be moved away from the coupler to open the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Robert C. Reinders
  • Publication number: 20160255920
    Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener stringer. A substrate tape includes a first main side having a rough surface structure perceptible to the eye and/or the touch and a second main side opposite to the first main side. A gripping member is affixed to a longitudinal edge of the first main side of the substrate tape. A cover sheet is made of an artificial flexible material and has a 5 top surface provided with a predetermined design and a bottom layer made of a thermoformable material having a predetermined thickness. The bottom layer is attached to the second main side of the substrate tape such that the surface structure of the second main side of the substrate tape is not perceivable through the cover sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: YKK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Giovanni La Rocca, Gabriele Biava, Pier Marco Gabutti
  • Publication number: 20160255921
    Abstract: A wearable band includes a woven material having two or more stretch regions. The different stretch regions can be formed by varying the tension on subsets of the warp threads, the weft threads, or both the warp and weft threads. A system for producing the woven material can include two or more tension control devices operably connected to a processing device. Each tension control device is configured to adjust the amount of tension in a respective subset of threads (e.g., warp threads) in the woven material during a weaving operation. The processing device is configured to select thread tension patterns for the subsets of threads used during the weaving operation. Each thread tension pattern includes tension settings for the subsets of threads, where at least one tension setting in one thread tension pattern differs from the tension settings in the other tension patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Yoji Hamada, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Daniel A. Podhajny, Ying-Liang Su, Douglas J. Weber, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Motohide Hatanaka
  • Publication number: 20160255922
    Abstract: An expandable band includes one or more expandable links and one or more expansion mechanisms. The expandable link is movable between expanded and contracted positions. The expandable link is biased toward the contracted position. The expansion mechanism can be manipulated to transition the expandable link between the expanded and contracted positions, thus expanding and/or contracting the expandable band. The expandable links may be X links, pantographs, and/or other linkages. The expansion mechanism may include one or more restrictors operable to restrict expansion of the expandable band. The expansion mechanism may also include one or more lock mechanisms operable to prevent and/or resist contracting of the expandable band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Motohide Hatanaka, Douglas J. Weber
  • Publication number: 20160255923
    Abstract: A system that transforms the Apple Watch™, or a similarly constructed wearable computing device, into a jewelry or wearable accessory that is adaptable to a wide variety of styles. The system comprises two pins that are compatible with the device and provide multiple functionalities. The first pin has a bail that effectively turns the device into a pendant or any accessory that is desired, and the second pin has a hinge knuckle onto which other parts—for example a cover, a second bail, or a charm—can attach. When a cover is used, the first pin has the additional functionality of being an attachment point for closure. Both pins maximize unintentional interference with the device and support the device from opposing and/or pulling forces with minimal wear. The pins work in harmony to transform the device into any wearable jewelry the user desires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jessica Lee, Jonas Lee, Jamie Levin, Joshua Mendelsohn, David Mozersky, Manning Yuan, Leah Pierce
  • Publication number: 20160255924
    Abstract: Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Motohide Hatanaka, Hsiang Hung Chen, Erik L. Wang, Michael J. Webb, Douglas J. Weber, Daniele De luliis, Kah Sim Quah
  • Publication number: 20160255925
    Abstract: Provided is a walking stick including an elongated shaft having a waste receptacle oriented along its length. The waste receptacle and may house various articles, including new and used fecal matter waste bags. The walking stick may offer walking support to dog walkers and aid in the disposal of fecal matter produced by the dog. In one embodiment, a walking stick is provided, the walking stick including: an elongated shaft having: a first body, the first body terminated by a first end; a second body, the second body terminated by a second end; a handle, the handle mounted on the first end; a foot, the foot mounted on a terminal end at or near the second end; a waste receptacle, the waste receptacle located medially along the elongated shaft and bisecting the first body and the second body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald A. Bucci
  • Publication number: 20160255926
    Abstract: Provided is a walking stick which can be conveniently and safely used for mountain climbers, travelers, old people, and disabled persons without difficulty and inconvenience in walking when a user descends from a high place or ascends from a low place. To this end, the walking stick includes a stick body having a long shape and at least one bending part formed on the stick body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Mun Hwa JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160255927
    Abstract: Provided is a magnetic ring for an umbrella, the magnetic ring including: a top, a bottom, an inner side part, and an outer side part. The magnetic ring is a hollow ring. The bottom further has an annular groove and at least one magnetic component mounted in the annular groove. The magnetic ring further has a first chamfer between the top and the inner side part and a second chamfer between the bottom and the inner side part. After use of the umbrella, the magnetic ring can be encircled around and slid along the folded canopy without scratching or damaging the canopy. In addition, the magnetic ring can be attracted temporarily on the umbrella stem by the magnetic component when the umbrella is unfolded. Enhanced convenience is provided for umbrella users and the magnetic ring can be used with durable fastening function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Yu-Feng Cheng
  • Publication number: 20160255928
    Abstract: Motorized luggage includes a frame enclosed in part by an outer shell, the frame defining an internal storage compartment, front wheels connected to a steering shaft, wherein the steering shaft is rotatably connected to the frame and the position of the steering shaft controls an orientation of the front wheels, a retractable handlebar received by the steering shaft, wherein the retractable handlebar may be telescopingly moved from a stored configuration to a driving configuration, wherein in the stored configuration the handlebar is retracted and enclosed by a second zippered flap of the outer shell, wherein in the driving configuration, the handlebar is extended above a top face of the frame, a rear set of wheels connected by a second axle, wherein the second axle is operatively coupled to the frame, and an electric motor mounted on the frame, wherein the electric motor drives the rear wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin O'Donnell, Boyd Bruner
  • Publication number: 20160255929
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a co-molded housing component for an electronic device is disclosed. A component formed from a ceramic material is placed in a mold. The mold comprises a first section defining a first cavity configured to receive the first component, and a second section defining a second cavity that is in communication with the first cavity when the mold is closed. The second cavity is in the shape of a feature that is to be joined to the ceramic material. A polymer material is injected into the second cavity, thereby forming the feature from the polymer material and bonding the feature to the ceramic material. The polymer material is cured. The first component and the feature together form the housing component for an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: David I. Nazzaro, Joseph C. Poole, Kevin M. Kenney, Naoto Matsuyuki
  • Publication number: 20160255930
    Abstract: A system for organizing items is described. The items are stored in pouches that can be removably placed on a fastening surface. The system includes panels that can accept the pouches and which have tabs that can also be removably attached to the panel or to another panel. The panels may thus be attached to one another to form an arbitrary long surface for organizing items. The tabs may be folded back to the panels to form loops which can support the panels. The panels also have holes for storing the panels in a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Alicia Klein
  • Publication number: 20160255931
    Abstract: A device is described for carrying an item inside a wallet or other carrying cases. The device includes a base which can be inserted into a slot, a pocket or a compartment of a wallet or a carrying case. A peripheral edge of the base has a protruding part which snap fits or slip fits into and removes out of a pocket, pouch-like receptacle, compartment or cavity of a holder. An item, such as a pen, pencil, stylus, highlighter, eyeliner, nail file, flashlight, for example, can then fit inside the holder to be held inside a slot, pocket or compartment of a wallet or a carrying case. The holder of the device can be attached or fastened to the base through a variety of different attachments, including for example, rivets, loops, clips, clamps, ball joints, and hinges/slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: DAICHI L. NAKAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20160255932
    Abstract: The present invention provides a receiving folder with self-arrangement comprising a top cover and a bottom case. A capacity space is positioned between the top cover and the bottom case. A pair of first sidewalls of the top cover have first inclined edges, clamping units are formed on the first sidewalls. A pair of second sidewalls of the bottom case have second inclined edges. Inner of the bottom case has an elastic unit which end part extending upward to contact inner of the top cover. The back end of the bottom case has at least one plate. Wherein the first inclined edges are opposite to the second inclined edges, thus the first sidewalls are engaged with the second sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Yueh-Yin HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20160255933
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wheeled suitcase comprising a suitcase body mounted on wheels and a rod comprising at least one flexible strip element connected to a handle. The flexible strip element can be wound onto itself in order to retract the handle, and can be unwound forming a tube in order to deploy the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Louis Vuitton Malletier
    Inventor: Donald John Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160255934
    Abstract: Luggage having an electrical generator for powering or recharging electronic devices is provided. The luggage includes a body resembling any of various types of luggage having one or more rotating wheels, such as a suitcase or carry-on bag, among others. An electrical generator is operably connected to a wheel of the luggage in order to produce electricity as the wheels of the luggage are rolled along a surface. A port is electrically connected to the electrical generator, wherein electricity produced by the electrical generator is supplied to the port in order to power an electronic device removably engaged therewith. A control is provided for engaging and disengaging the electrical generator with a wheel of the luggage. In some embodiments, a battery is provided for storing electricity produced by the electrical generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Attebery, Darrick Floyd
  • Publication number: 20160255935
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a curling hammer and an operation principle thereof. The curling hammer is made up of a handle shell component, a control member, a heating member, a power member, a curling member and a hair care member. The handle shell component comprises a first handle shell and a second handle shell, the control member comprises a button, a decorated fixed mount, a button separator and a PCB board. The power member, heating member, curling member and hair care member are configured in the working part of the curling hammer together. The invention realizes the tunable temperature, tunable circle number of curling hair, tunable case-hardened time, tunable tuning round; improves the curling member, raises the operability and reliability of the curling hair greatly; increases three hair combing brushes which make the progress of curling hair more smooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Yong Li, Longxuan Li, Wenfei Xie
  • Publication number: 20160255936
    Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes first and second arms, each having respective first and second ends. The first and second arms are pivotably coupled to each other at least at the first end of the first arm for selective, pivotal movement relative to each other to configure the hair styling apparatus between an opened position and a closed position. A heating assembly has a first and second end. The second end of the heating assembly is pivotably coupled to the second end of the first arm. The heating assembly includes a heat plate having a hair-heating surface. The heat plate is spaced from the first arm in both the opened position and the closed position of the hair styling apparatus to define an air gap therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Michael John deGrood
  • Publication number: 20160255937
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hair styling device. The invention provides a hair styling device (10; 210; 310) having a body (12; 112; 312; 412) with a chamber (16; 116; 216; 316) adapted to accommodate a length of hair (24). The chamber has an opening (22; 322) through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber. A rotatable element (32) is adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the opening. A pressing means (28, 30; 330; 430) drives the length of hair towards the opening. The device has a capture region (364; 464) which is spaced from the opening (22; 322) and which retains misplaced hair. Holding means (330; 406) holds the misplaced hair within the capture region where it is detected by a detector (382; 482).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: TF3 LIMITED
    Inventors: Alfredo De Benedictis, Janusz Lucien Holland, Mark Christopher Hughes
  • Publication number: 20160255938
    Abstract: A facial hair styling tool to assist in grooming, styling, and shaping a man's beard, goatee, mustache, or sideburns while shaving. To style and form the beard, the user places the tool against the side of their face and use the edges to shave over with a razor. The top portion of the tool has leveling markings to ensure an even shave on both sides of the face. An open curvature is located along the tool which can be placed at the side of the neck under the chin where the neck ends and the head begins. Located at the bottom of the tool are elongated teeth for combing the facial hair, be it beard, goatee, mustache, sideburns, eyebrows, or head hair. The comb can be used to assist in trimming hair by simply running the comb thru the hair at the desired spot and trim with clippers or scissors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Neil Brunett
  • Publication number: 20160255939
    Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic container containing an antimicrobial impregnating material made of a polycaprolactone polyol foam in an antimicrobial sealed container, and more particularly, an antimicrobial cosmetic container containing an antimicrobial material which may reinforce disadvantages of polyester polyol foam- and polyether polyol foam-type impregnating materials, such as water resistance (hydrolysis resistance) and oil resistance and inhibit the proliferation of microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Youn Oug SEO
  • Publication number: 20160255940
    Abstract: The device to contain and deliver fluid substances comprises: a container (2, 2?) comprising a housing (20, 20?) suitable for containing a substance (S, S?) to be delivered; a feed element (3, 3?) for feeding the substance (S, S?) outside the container (2, 2?), including a piston portion (4, 4?) inserted inside the housing (20, 20?) of the container (2, 2?), and a conveyance portion (5, 5?) connected to the piston portion (4, 4?); a dispenser cap (6, 6?) connected to the conveyance portion and such as to push the piston portion (4, 4?) into the housing (20, 20?) of the container (2, 2?) and to deliver the substance (S, S?); at least one element (7, 7?) to guide the movement of the piston portion (4, 4?) into the housing (20, 20?) of the container (2, 2?); wherein the piston portion (4, 4?) of the feed element (3, 3?) is operated only manually by acting onto the dispensing cap (6, 6?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Matteo MORETTI
  • Publication number: 20160255941
    Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In some embodiments, the mirror comprises one or more adjustable sections. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light column configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of a mirror section. In some embodiments, the light column can produce various color temperatures. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly comprises a capacitive touch sensor that allows control of one or more features of the light emitted from the light source. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured control on/off settings and other features of the emitted light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Guy Cohen, Joseph Sandor
  • Publication number: 20160255942
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system module, which is carried on the back, for a work tool. The system module has a stand surface for setting down the system module in an upright manner. A carrying arrangement for the system module has at least one back panel and at least one shoulder strap. The back panel is formed with an upper shoulder portion and with a lower back portion. The back panel is extended beyond the back portion by a hip portion. The hip portion can be pivoted relative to the back portion about a movement axis. The movement axis extends at the level of the stand surface of the system module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Wagner, Patrick Behringer, Markus Zeller, Martin Lambe
  • Publication number: 20160255943
    Abstract: A method of using a convertible includes providing a convertible bag that includes a changing surface including a first tray panel and a second tray panel; first and second panel side walls extending perpendicular from the first and second tray panels, respectively; a shoulder strap including a first strap end and a second strap end, wherein each of the first and second strap ends is removably attached to the bag; and a plurality of connection points for removably attaching the first and second strap ends to the bag. The convertible bag moves between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first panel and the second panel are parallel. In the open position, the first and second tray panels are within a plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Publication number: 20160255944
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Andrzej T. Baranski, Serhan O. Isikman, Tyler S. Bushnell, Steven J. Martisauskas, David I. Nazzaro
  • Publication number: 20160255945
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying waterfowl decoys is provided having a hollow tubular member with an inner diameter. A line extends through the interior of the hollow tubular member. A first, smaller clip is affixed to one end of the line and a second, larger clip is affixed to the other end of the line. The first clip is sized so as to be able to be passed through the interior of the hollow tubular member, while the second clip is sized such that cannot be passed through the interior of the hollow tubular member. The hollow tubular is preferably flexible. The cables of the waterfowl decoys are drawn by the smaller clip into the interior of the hollow tubular member so as to allow for carrying of the waterfowl decoys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Sean HARDING
  • Publication number: 20160255946
    Abstract: A gripping surface for an electronic device, such as a large mobile phone, which enables a user to hold the device more firmly with both one and two hands, and thus provide inputs to the front of the device over a wider area and or with greater precision. The grip is positioned at the center back of the body of the device and can be molded as part of the device, or the device case, or attached separately to either the device or device case. The grip consists out of a pattern of knobs and dimples that allow the index, middle and ring finger to exert a force inward toward the hand palm which balances that force against the edge of the device, as well as forces normal and parallel to the device which balance that force against of the weight of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Alex Van der Velden
  • Publication number: 20160255947
    Abstract: A cleaning brush comprises a front curved wall and a rear curved wall. The front curved wall has a front surface and a back surface, with a plurality of frictional cleaning elements projecting from the back surface. The rear curved wall has a front surface and a back surface, with a plurality of frictional cleaning elements projecting from the front surface. The front and rear curved walls are hingedly affixed to each other and movable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Guoyao Ye
  • Publication number: 20160255948
    Abstract: A fingerbrush for cleaning multiple surfaces of a child's teeth and/or gum line including a body member having a front side, a rear side and a cavity extending therewithin. The front side of the body member includes a brush head having a pair of spaced side panels and a plurality of bristle members positioned and located on and between the side panels. The rear side of the body member includes vertical ribbing positioned and located between the top and base portions thereof and may further include a plurality of projections. The brush head is used to clean multiple teeth and/or gum line surfaces of a child, while the vertical ribbing and projections, used either independently or together, help to protect a user's finger from being bitten during the cleaning process and also aid in massaging a child's gums during teething.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Allison F. Capozza, Evan H. Williams, Christopher R. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20160255949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a voting booth assembly. In particular, the present invention relates to a voting booth assembly comprising at least one extendable panel adapted for positioning the extendable panel adjacent a substantially planar structure to define a voting compartment between the extendable panel and the substantially planar structure. The present invention finds utility as a voting booth operable between a collapsed state and an expanded state, thereby providing a temporary voting booth for use as a private area within the polling station for voters to cast their vote when otherwise-used facilities act as a polling station, and which can be easily assembled and/or disassembled for ease of transport and storage during times when the facility does not act as a polling station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: PAKFLATT (UK) LIMITED
    Inventor: Patrick McGonagle
  • Publication number: 20160255950
    Abstract: Ergonomic desk and modular design for collaborative dispositions, where said ergonomic desk has an upper desktop (1) of trapezoid shape, with an ergonomic curve adapted to the user, a height-adjustable plane (2) in an angle in the middle of said desktop raised by a telescopic linear actuator, a footrest tray (3), a raised tray (6) and motor-driven height-adjustable legs (9) moored to a flat support (8) with wheels (10) and an electronic device with a touch-screen (5) to operate the assembly, characterised by the fact that with a modular coupling of six ergonomic desks, creating a hexagonal unit, a working area of 7.8 m2 is obtained, within a 9.9 m2 square, representing a 38% reduction of the working area created with traditional desks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: David Mata Valdes, Carlos Riquelme Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20160255951
    Abstract: An access module for providing access to an opening in a table, includes a grommet mounted to the table within the opening and including a top flange spaced apart from a work surface of the table, such that a flange space of the opening is defined from the work surface of the table to the top flange of the grommet; and a bezel mounted to the grommet and including a flange that is only located in the flange space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jerald W. Nichols, Aaron C. Owens
  • Publication number: 20160255952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable beverage caddy apparatus, comprising a bottom cabinet with a holding tray having a plurality of radial slots for receiving a variety of beverage containers and barware. The beverage caddy further comprises a roof extending substantially across a top surface, is connected to the bottom cabinet by a rear wall and a pair of side columns. Further, the roof comprises a plurality of narrow openings for receiving a range of stemmed glassware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Wells
  • Publication number: 20160255953
    Abstract: A modular, stackable shoe storage device comprising a rotating interior shelving design with adjustable and removable shelves and an exterior cabinet enclosure. An interior frame comprises an upper disc and lower disc mounted on a central support pole. Support pole may be configured to fit into receiving holes in lower disc and upper disc. The lower disc may be attached to a swivel mechanism that may enable the interior frame to rotate 360 degrees. Vertical dividers are mounted to upper disc and lower disc around support pole in a spoke pattern to divide the space between upper disc and lower disc and to support shelves. Removable wedge-shaped shelves comprising “keyhole” slots that may be placed over pegs on vertical dividers so that shelves form horizontal platforms on which shoes may be stored. The exterior cabinet surrounds the rotating interior frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Bonnie Bonaduce
  • Publication number: 20160255954
    Abstract: An authority controlled clothing locker including a generally elongated and three dimensional rectangular body adapted for holding a set of clothing, including footwear. A door is hingedly secured along a forward edge of the body and is releasably engaged over an open front of the locker. A hanger is adapted to being supported relative to a top underside location of the open interior, the body further including a hanging aperture configured within an upper most lip of the body, the aperture further adapted for suspending the body from a horizontally extending pole, bar or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Raymond R. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160255955
    Abstract: A convertible art table configured to be hung as wall art and to convert to an art topped table comprises a frame having one or more members defining an inner volume. A digital display configured to display one or more pieces of artwork is located within the inner volume. One or more legs are rotatably coupled to the frame. The legs are selectively rotatable from a collapsed position to a deployed position. In the collapsed position, the legs are flush with the frame such that the frame can be hung on a wall. In the deployed position, the legs support the frame such that the artwork defines a longitudinal surface usable as a table or desk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Watts
  • Publication number: 20160255956
    Abstract: A table created by a table structure with multiple openings extending from the top of the table structure to the bottom of the table structure. The table structure is deigned to be reversible and a solid top can be placed on the table structure. The table structure is supported by supporting structures connected to mounting attachments. The mounting attachments have one or more protrusions designed to provide secure attachment to the table structure by insertion into the openings in the table structure. Tiers can also be placed on the table structure. The table structure, the openings in the table structure, the mounting attachments, the supporting structures, the tiers, and the table and tier tops can be designed in limitless shapes and configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Old New House LLC
    Inventors: David Dilmaghani, Melissa Dilmaghani