Patents Issued in September 29, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160278473
    Abstract: A footwear which includes a support member having an inner sole and an upper surface attachable to a foot, and two bulbous protuberances protruding from a lower surface of the support member on opposite sides of a latitudinal midline, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Avi ELBAZ, Amit MOR
  • Publication number: 20160278474
    Abstract: A heel float therapeutic footwear for people that spend a large amount of time in bed. The heel float therapeutic footwear includes a lower leg support portion, a foot support portion, and a wing support structure. The foot support portion extends from the lower leg support portion and includes a foot support platform. The wing support structure is permanently or removably attached to the foot support platform. The wing support structure is adjustably fastenable to a side of the lower leg support portion to adjustably support a position and an angle of the foot support platform with respect to the lower leg support portion. A method of making a heel float therapeutic footwear is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: William D. Davis, Keith C. Ware
  • Publication number: 20160278475
    Abstract: Kits, systems, methods, materials, and tools for improving footwear wearability are provided. In one aspect, a kit includes a deformable material adapted to be positioned into footwear, and a tool including a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool is adapted to engage the deformable material, move the material to a desired position in the footwear, and shape the material. The second end of the tool is adapted to engage the material and remove the material from the footwear. In another aspect, a method of improving wearabilty of footwear includes positioning a deformable material into footwear, engaging the material with a first end of a tool, moving the material to a desired portion of the footwear with the tool, and deforming the material into a desired shape with the first end of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Theodore B. Hadjis
  • Publication number: 20160278476
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a tapered heel in part defining an impact point associated with a padded impact zone which first strikes a surface upon a foot plant and a plate embedded within a sole of the article such that the plate supports the heel of the sole from flexing or collapsing, the impact point positioned anterior a pivot point of the wearer's ankle. In one aspect the plate avoids positioning at a lateral midfoot area of the sole to allow for impact zone padding and promotes avoiding or reducing heel strike forces when walking or running.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Karl Stien
  • Publication number: 20160278477
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a marking system is disclosed. The marking system is configured to help locate one or more portions of a foot during training of an athlete. The marking system includes markings that extend from a lower surface of a sole system to an outer peripheral portion of a sole system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Robert M. Bruce, Aaron AC Cooper, Bo Lupo, Kurt J. Stockbridge
  • Publication number: 20160278478
    Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole member with an exposed central torsion bar or rod connecting the heel region of the sole member to the forefoot region of the sole member. The torsion bar or rod may be supported at either end by sockets of the sole member. The torsion bar or rod may also be supported at one or more intermediate points by a hollow component. This hollow component may itself be supported by ribs extending to the medial and lateral sides of the sole member, respectively. The torsion bar or rod, the sockets, the hollow component and the ribs form a suspension structure connecting the forefoot region of the sole member to the heel region of the sole member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Sergio Cavaliere, Giovanni Adami, Timothy J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160278479
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear having an upper for receiving a foot and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include at least one support member. In addition, the sole structure may include a tensile member associated with the at least one support member and a tensioning device configured to selectively alter one or more properties of the at least one support member, by tightening and loosening the tensile member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dervin A. James, Fred G. Fagergren, Taryn M. Hensley
  • Publication number: 20160278480
    Abstract: An article of footwear is provided having a pressurized fluid-filled chamber in the sole structure having a continuous perimeter weld and lacking an inflation channel. The chamber may be formed from opposing polymer sheets, a continuous perimeter weld lacking a weld channel bonding the sheets and forming an interior void between the sheets, and a fluid disposed within the interior void exerting outward pressure on the sheets. A method for making the chamber can include placing a pair of polymer sheets in an opposing arrangement, pressing opposing perimeter weld portions of the sheets against each other to form an airtight seal along a perimeter region of an interior void, supplying a flow of pressurized air between the opposing sheets into the interior void, and, while maintaining a desired fluid pressure, welding the perimeter weld portions of the sheets to each other. A high-frequency welder for forming chamber is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Smith, Stuart C. Forstrom
  • Publication number: 20160278481
    Abstract: Described are soles for a shoe, in particular for a sports shoe, with a midsole. The midsole includes a first sole region, which includes particle foam. The midsole further includes a deformation region within the midsole, wherein the deformation region has a volume greater than that of a single expanded particle and is positioned so that it allows a sideward deformation of the material of the first sole region under a pressure load on the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Dirk Meythaler, Stuart David Reinhardt, Darren Michael Wood, Charles Griffin Wilson, III, Juergen Weidl, Stanislav Goussev, Carl Arnese
  • Publication number: 20160278482
    Abstract: An inner sole board having varying regions of flexibility is provided for use in an article of footwear. The inner sole board may include different materials along its length at different locations that vary its flexibility. An inner sole board is manufactured in an injection molding process requiring only one mold. The process includes a first step of providing a mold, a second step of providing an injection molding assembly, a third step of preparing an injection molding assembly and mold, a fourth step of injecting material into the mold, and a fifth step of establishing the dimensions of a first portion. During the injection molding process, the flow rate of at least one material may be controlled by a nozzle gate to control the shape and size of the flex zone it creates. In this manner, the inner sole board may be customized for a specific sport or individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jim Baucom, Clifford B. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20160278483
    Abstract: A shielding cup is provided for use with a self-fusing member or collapsible heat-concentrating accessory. The shielding cup is attached to a shoe heel as a temporary fix for a worn heel tip. The cup can be attached to the heel by a self-fusing member that binds to itself. The cup can also be attached by using a heat source and collapsible heat-concentrating accessory to concentrate heat on the heat-shrink version of the shielding cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Grace Hwang, Nicolas Zadno
  • Publication number: 20160278484
    Abstract: An article of footwear having a self-cleaning surface and a method of making an article of footwear are disclosed. The article of footwear may generally include a sole plate having cleats associated with resilient members. The resilient members may be disposed on a bottom surface of the sole plate in an area near the cleats. For example, a resilient member may be disposed in on the bottom surface of the sole plate in the peripheral area of a cleat. The resilient members may prevent mud from accumulating on the cleats and/or a bottom surface of the sole plate by compressing against a surface of the ground and then springing back, preventing mud from sticking to the resilient member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Koosha Aslani, Matthew J. Holmes, Myron Maurer, Tetsuya T. Minami, Denis Schiller, Timothy J. Smith, Ruzica Krstic, Thomas J. Rushbrook
  • Publication number: 20160278485
    Abstract: A cutting die for cutting a plurality of parts of an article of footwear from a bulk material. The cutting die includes a first cutting member that cuts a first part of the article of footwear from the bulk material. The cutting die also includes a second cutting member that cuts a second part of the article of footwear from the bulk material. The second cutting member is fixed to the first cutting member to cut the first and second parts together with a single stroke of the cutting die relative to the bulk material. The first and second parts are separate and distinct from each other and have different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Luanne E. Jarman-Miller, N. Scot Hull, Hsueh-Fang Chen
  • Publication number: 20160278486
    Abstract: A scarf securer secures a scarf uniquely about a user's neck. The scarf securer includes a peripheral closed loop, at least one divider, and a plurality of scarf openings. The peripheral closed loop includes an external boundary and an internal boundary to define the overall shape of the scarf securer. The internal boundary and the at least one divider define the configuration of the scarf during the implementation of the scarf securer. The plurality of scarf openings is delineated by the internal boundary and at least one divider. A scarf is placed about the user's neck and pulled through the plurality of scarf openings in order for the user to arrange the scarf into an aesthetic design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Sarah Fiona Okumu
  • Publication number: 20160278487
    Abstract: A locking buckle is formed of a male member with one or more flexible portions having a first position and a second position, and a female member adapted for receiving the flexible portions in the first position and allowing the one or more flexible portions to assume the second position to form a secure engagement with the male member. A rotatable member includes a periphery adapted for tactile engagement, the movable member preventing movement of the one or more flexible portions to the first position in a locked condition and allowing movement of the one or more flexible portions in an unlocked condition. A retainer retains the rotatable member in an opening of the female member. The male member may engage and move the rotatable member from the locked condition to the unlocked condition when inserted into the female member, and a detent may control the movement of the rotatable member. Related methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Filip Postolek
  • Publication number: 20160278488
    Abstract: There is provided a buckle. A pair of vertical bars and a horizontal bar of a string attachment part of a female member are located below an upper surface of an operation portion. A coupling wall extending downwards from a front side of an upper plate of a female member main body and coupled to at least one of a lower plate of the female member main body and the string attachment part is provided. The operation portion is positioned at an outside with respect to an outer edge of the coupling wall at a state where engagement between an engaging portions of the male member and the engaged portions of the female member is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Hitoshi Kaneko, Yu Hashimoto
  • Publication number: 20160278489
    Abstract: Provided is a polyamide resin slider for a slide fastener which provides both strength and durability. The slider material is a polyamide resin composition that includes an aliphatic polyamide having a melting point of 220° C. to 310° C., an aromatic polyamide having a melting point of 230° C. to 310° C., and reinforced fiber; wherein the ratio of the aromatic polyamide present in the summed mass of the aliphatic polyamide and the aromatic polyamide is greater than or equal to 10% by weight and less than or equal to 50% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Kazuya Mizumoto, Tatsurou Nara
  • Publication number: 20160278490
    Abstract: The present invention is an improvement to the standard disabled person's walking cane. A shock-absorbing system is added to the bottom end of the cane, including a rubberized tip, spacers, and a strong spring to absorb shocks encountered when the cane end encounters solid objects. A sleeve to hold a flashlight with LED bulb pointed towards the ground is also provided, to aid the partially-sighted at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Miles Rieker
  • Publication number: 20160278491
    Abstract: A duffel bag includes a main compartment having a set of walls and an accessory storage compartment coupled to an outward-facing surface of at least one wall of the set of walls. The accessory storage compartment has one or more walls that define an accessory storage space between the outward-facing surface and the one or more walls of the accessory storage compartment. The accessory storage compartment includes an opening that provides access to the accessory storage space. At least one closure mechanism divides the opening into a first slot and a second slot by releasably bridging the opening. A carrying handle is provided, the carrying handle configured to cover or overlay the at least one closure mechanism in a stacked configuration when the carrying handle is in the carrying configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Amago
  • Publication number: 20160278492
    Abstract: In a storage device, in particular a piece of baggage or a wallet, having at least one outer surface, it is provided that an additional outer layer is provided on the outer surface, said layer having at least one three-dimensional protrusion formed therein by a thermoforming process and protruding from the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: RIMOWA GMBH
    Inventor: Dieter MORSZECK
  • Publication number: 20160278493
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus case includes a holder holding an electronic apparatus and a cover covering a display. In the holder, when taking an x1y1z1 orthogonal coordinate system where a direction orthogonal to and away from the display surface is a z1 axis, and a direction parallel to a side of the display is a y1 axis. In the cover, when taking an x2y2z2 orthogonal coordinate system where a direction coinciding with the x1 axis is an x2 axis, and a direction orthogonal to the cover, and away from an inner surface of the cover is a z2 axis, the z1 axis coincides with the ?z2 axis when the display is covered by the cover. The holder has a convex defining a rotation axis in the x1 axis direction and the cover has a track defining a gap extending in the y2 axis direction and storing the convex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Mehdi SHIBAHARA, Tomohisa YOSHIE, Satoshi SHIBATA, Ryohsuke YAMANAKA
  • Publication number: 20160278494
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a lunch bag which has integrated within it the dishes, cutlery and cup for meals, and which is equipped with a support for an entertainment gadget, such as a tablet, a smartphone or other. This equipment is especially suitable for children who need some entertainment during meals and is also indicated in cases of displacement, it makes it possible to have all the necessary accessories for a child's meal in one single space. It may be used as a tray for a child's meal, or simply as a means of protecting the entertainment gadget. The bag is composed of the top which includes the fastening system for the entertainment gadget and base, screen protection, compartment for dishes, compartment for cutlery, dishes, cutlery, cup, storage compartment for cup, compartment for cup when in use and holes for the carrying belt/strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: António Manuel CHURRO MONTEIRO
  • Publication number: 20160278495
    Abstract: An outer casing having a waterproof function for an electronic apparatus includes a casing body and a side cover waterproof mechanism. The side cover waterproof mechanism includes a cover body and a limit rib. The cover body includes a plastic layer and a silica gel layer integrally disposed under the plastic layer. The plastic layer is embedded an outer interface of the casing body. The silica gel layer is embedded in an inner interface of the casing body. The limit rib is slidably disposed in an accommodation trough. Between upper and lower casing bodies of the casing body is provided with a silica gel seal ring for sealing. Thus, between the upper and lower casing bodies of the electronic apparatus and between the interfaces of the casing bodies are provided with a waterproof mechanism, respectively, to enhance the waterproof capability of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Baiyi SONG
  • Publication number: 20160278496
    Abstract: A hair styling device comprising a first blade section, a second blade section, and at least one fin. The first blade section comprises an inner blade surface and at least one first blade section heating element one of coupled to and integrated with the inner blade surface. The second blade section may be rotatably coupled to the first blade section and may comprise at least one second blade section heating element substantially opposing the at least one first blade section heating element. The at least one second blade section heating element may also comprise a substantially flat surface and at least one outer surface. A portion of the at least one fin is one of coupled and integrated to the at least one outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jacynda Smith
  • Publication number: 20160278497
    Abstract: Hair styling accessories are disclosed herein for holding, securing and styling hair. The accessories provide a mechanism for holding a ponytail in a wearer's hair, and/or for allowing hair to be secured, pulled, rolled and styled in a desirable manner. In some embodiments, faceted gem features are displayed. In some further embodiments, synthetic hair-like material is secured to the accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Lois J. Sonstegard, George Stodola
  • Publication number: 20160278498
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a hair accessory includes a base and a curved hollow tube coupled to the base. The base is configured to be positioned against a head of a person. The curved hollow tube is configured to provide structural support to a portion of hair of the person gathered around the curved hollow tube. The curved hollow tube has a first end that is coupled directly to the base and a second end distally located from the base. The curved hollow tube includes a plurality of ridges positioned along a length of the curved hollow tube. Each of the plurality of ridges extends along a perimeter of the curved hollow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Julie Bernard, Helene Bernard
  • Publication number: 20160278499
    Abstract: A foiling board has a foil platform and a foil clamp. The clamp is engaged upon the board by a clamp attachment member. An optional foil roll holder with roll of foil is provided underneath the board. A method of hair dressing on a head has the following steps; clamp a set of foils onto a foiling board; section a portion of hair in a conventional way, and place a front edge of the foiling board with an exposed foil clamped to it under the section of hair; while holding the board to the head, apply conventional hair dressing substance, wrap exposed foil around treated hair; and release exposed foil from clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Kingston
  • Publication number: 20160278500
    Abstract: There is provided a hair comb. The comb has a utility member made of a first polymeric material for engaging hair and scalp of a user in use and a splint portion made of a second material for providing rigidity to the utility member and to act as a handle for user's grip. The splint member is substantially stiffer than the utility member, wherein the splint member has a flexural strength of at least 40 Mpa and a hardness of at least Shore D 75, and the first polymeric material is selected from a group selected from thermoplastics polyester elastomer (TPE-E), polyether block amide copolymer (TPE-A), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: TUNG HING PLASTIC MANUFACTORY LTD.
    Inventor: Ka Chuen SZE
  • Publication number: 20160278501
    Abstract: This cosmetic product dispensing head (30) comprises: a dispensing member (32) for the cosmetic product, having a tubular duct (34) defining a passage (36) for the cosmetic product, and a stopper (60) for closing off the passage (36), movable between a position freeing the passage (36) and a position closing off the passage (36), the stopper (60) comprising a finger (62) and a skirt (64), the outer face (48) of the duct (34) and the inner face (78) of the skirt (64) having complementary cooperating means (80, 82) for securing the stopper (60) to the dispensing member (32). The finger (62) bears a peripheral scraping member (70) protruding radially from a peripheral face (72) of the finger (62), the scraping member (70) having at least one perimeter line (74) suitable for being in contact with the duct (34) when the stopper (60) is in the closing off position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jean-Marie JULIEN, Patrick CHARNAY, Gilles BAUDIN, Patrice BARRE, Matthew FORRESTER
  • Publication number: 20160278502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising: an elongate body which include an adjustable handle portion with a gripping member adapted for easy holding, at a first end. An applicator brush comprising a plurality of blended fibers of different lengths is attached to the second end of the handle, the blended fibers facilitates uniform application of a cosmetic product. The applicator further comprises a flexible neck portion connecting the applicator brush to the second end of the adjustable handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Felicia McGee
  • Publication number: 20160278503
    Abstract: An applicator (7) for a cosmetic product comprising a gripping member (9), a support (11) secured to the gripping member, a rod (13), means (15) for mounting the rod on the support, and a member (17) for applying the cosmetic product borne by the rod. The support includes a guiding finger (23) extending along a longitudinal direction (L) from the gripping member. The rod defines an internal housing (53) adapted for receiving the guiding finger in a mounted configuration of the applicator, the mounting means being adapted so that the rod is freely movable in rotation relatively to the guiding finger around the longitudinal direction in the mounted configuration. An assembly including the applicator and a reservoir intended for the cosmetic product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Marcel Sanchez, Eric Caulier, Andrey Thenin, Wendy Annonay, Denis Befve
  • Publication number: 20160278504
    Abstract: A novel application apparatus for the proper application of makeup, including mascara, eyeliner, eye glitter, costume or stage makeup, lipstick and nail polish, and other facial makeup products, along with the proper application of adhesive for false eyelashes, among other uses. The instant disclosure relates to methods for using the apparatus for applying the makeup as set forth herein, along with a novel packaging device for the application apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Catherine Kiszkan
  • Publication number: 20160278505
    Abstract: A hair color towel. A towel for hair colorists that includes a towel body and a male/female snap system. The female snap is secured to the edge of the towel so as to provide means for securing to a male snap that is located on the opposite side edge of the towel. This makes a triangular shape on and around the neck and shoulders. A straight line is created across the front of the chest and back. Securing this towel around the neck and shoulders makes for a NO DRIP-NO DROP color towel. Specifically designed for use in the cosmetology, beauty, or hair care industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: The Snap Towel
    Inventor: Stephanie A. Hobgood
  • Publication number: 20160278506
    Abstract: A bag, such as a backpack, is provided having first and second closure mechanisms. The backpack includes an opening at the top end of the bag, with the first and the second closure mechanisms configured to selectively secure and close the opening. The first closure mechanism is configured to couple a front side and a back side of the backpack at the top end to partially close the opening and form a first slot and a second slot. The second closure mechanism is configured to partially or completely secure the opening by securing a first edge of the opening to a second edge of the opening to close each slot. The second closure mechanism includes a first and a second releasable fastener which may be zippers. The first and second slots are alignable with one or more interior sections to form first and second equipment storage compartments within the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Amago
  • Publication number: 20160278507
    Abstract: A secured sports equipment backpack includes a top compartment having a wet storage section, a dry storage section, and a separator wall separating the wet storage section from the dry storage section. The dry storage section includes a first compartment having either a substantially spherical shape or an elongated sleeve. A bottom compartment of the back pack has a plurality of sub-compartments. The backpack includes a plurality of clips in the wet storage section. A plurality of extendible security cables are detachably connected to a respective clip at one end. A second end of the security cables is coupled to the separator wall. The security cables can be detached from the clips, wrapped around another bag or object, and then reattached to the clip to facilitate carrying one or more additional bags or objects together with the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: DAVID A. PONX
  • Publication number: 20160278508
    Abstract: A device for carrying an object, comprising first and second shoulder straps, first and second chest straps to be fitted around the lower chest of a person, and a back portion connecting a first end of the shoulder straps with a first end of the chest straps. Second ends of the shoulder straps are connected to the chest straps, and second ends of the chest straps are detachably connectable to each other by means of a buckle. Lengths of the chest straps are adjustable. Each of the chest straps comprises at least an elastic section, said elastic section being elastically extendable in a longitudinal direction of the chest straps. Disclosed is also a backpack comprising such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Karl-Johan ENGDAHL, Jörgen GUSTAFSSON
  • Publication number: 20160278509
    Abstract: Backpacks and systems which have at least a portion which is accessible from the front of a wearer. In one illustrative embodiment, a backpack system in accordance with the present invention includes a back portion with shoulder straps. A swing-around portion is formed as a storage compartment that is secured to the back portion in a carrying position. An articulated frame is secured to the back portion and the swing-around portion and allows a user wearing the backpack to pivot the swing around portion around the user's side and access the contents therein. A securing latch is used to secure the articulating frame to retain the swing-around portion in the carrying position. The entire storage compartment of the pack may be a swing-around portion, or the pack may include multiple storage compartments that are either fixed to the back portion or function as swing-around portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Paul R. Vierthaler
  • Publication number: 20160278510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device and in particular, to such a cleaning device that is adapted to having a controllable and expandable cleaning surface head. The expandable cleaning surface head is associated with a handle where movement in the vertical direction of the handle is adapted to horizontal movement that controls the size of cleaning surface head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Yiftah HELVIN, Omer HEVLIN
  • Publication number: 20160278511
    Abstract: A mouthpiece type toothbrush comprises: a maxillary body part; a maxillary groove part formed at the maxillary body part to accommodate upper teeth; a maxillary outer rotation shaft configured with a plurality of straight shafts along an outside inner wall of the maxillary groove part; a maxillary inner rotation shaft configured with a plurality of straight shafts along an inside inner wall of the maxillary groove part; a maxillary third gear formed on any one straight shaft among the plurality of straight shafts configuring the maxillary outer rotation shaft; a shaft part having a screw thread; and a maxillary one-way bearing configured to rotate in one direction by a movement of the screw thread of the shaft part. The maxillary third gear rotates together with the rotation of the maxillary one-way bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jung Chan KO
  • Publication number: 20160278512
    Abstract: A lint removal device with a hollow handle, a tool head with head gears, brushes, rotation motor and gears, with the brushes in rotational mechanical communication with said tool head gears. The brushes work to remove lint from the lint compartment of a dryer in order to maintain the dryer in proper working order. If lint is not removed from most dryers, clothing placed in the dryer may not fully dry or the dryer might overheat and cause a fire. The present invention is designed to overcome these and other problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Troi Allen-Gipson
  • Publication number: 20160278513
    Abstract: An oral care implement having an applicator and a cover member. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care implement comprising: a handle body extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal end to a proximal end; an applicator at the proximal end of the handle body, the applicator fluidly coupled to a reservoir containing an oral care material; a cover member having a cap portion, the cap portion comprising a resilient valve that is self-biased into a closed state so as to enclose the applicator; and wherein relative positioning between the applicator and the cover member can be altered between: (1) a storage state in which the cap portion of the cover member encloses the applicator and the resilient valve is in the closed state; and (2) an application state in which the applicator extends through the resilient valve and the resilient valve is in an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Kelly Gail Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160278514
    Abstract: A height adjustable work platform apparatus. The height adjustable work platform apparatus includes a frame slidably supporting a cantilevered platform for supporting articles thereon. The platform is slidably engaged with a pair of rails disposed on the frame, which allows the platform to be adjusted vertically. The apparatus further includes a spring-biased pin disposed on the undersurface of the platform that is configured to engage complementary slots disposed on the surface of the upright members of the frame. A vertically-biased pulley system internal to the frame biases the platform to a raised position in order to reduce the amount of effort required to lift the platform. The frame of the apparatus includes a lower portion that is sized and shaped to receive the frame of the platform, thereby allowing the platform to rest flush against the lower portion when fully lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony Paul Maas
  • Publication number: 20160278515
    Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
  • Publication number: 20160278516
    Abstract: An efficient system for loading and unloading freight from the manufacturing site or warehouse to the end user with a minimum of freight handling employs an intermodal freight rack (IFR) that may be loaded with products requiring at least one handling step per product and transported in a single handling step to a staging area. At the staging area the loaded IFR is transferred in a single handling step to a carrier for transport to a destination staging area where the loaded IFR is removed in a single step from the carrier and then transported to the end user site in a single step for unloading. Empty IFRs can be collapsed and stacked for return to the origin site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: James Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20160278517
    Abstract: A closet fits into an attic. A raiseable panel forms the bottom of the closet. The raiseable panel can be lowered to the living space below manually or by using a return spring or electrical means. The raiseable panel holds a cabinet, box, or other storage item. Air space around the cabinet or items insulates it from thermal contact with the closet walls. Alternatively a cabinet is hung from a restraining member, or arm, so it can be raised for storage and lowered for access. In this aspect, a bottom panel is secured to the bottom of the cabinet. Optional vents and fan urge circulation between the air space and the living space, reducing temperature extremes in the air space and hence the cabinet. In other aspects, air treatment units (HVAC, dehumidifier, etc.) condition the air within the closet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jack Z. DeLorean
  • Publication number: 20160278518
    Abstract: A holding arrangement has a frame connected to a mounting element for vertically mounting the arrangement, and one or more holding elements on the frame for receiving and retaining packages. Each holding element has a first section that supports a side of a package, a second section that supports a bottom of the package, and a front section that is substantially parallel to the plane formed by the second section and that supports a side of the package provided with an opening. The first and second sections form an angle of substantially 90 degrees, and the second section forms an angle exceeding 100 degrees with a rear plane of the frame. A package can be positioned in each holding element so that its side with the opening is positioned in an upwardly, outwardly inclined plane with respect to the rear plane or a vertical plane of a mounted holding arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Svenska Good Medical AB
    Inventors: Anders GOOD, Per OSCARSSON
  • Publication number: 20160278519
    Abstract: A storage member vertical adjustment mechanism for an appliance includes a concealed vertical track system that is positioned within an appliance cabinet. The vertical track system includes a retaining member and a concealing flange that extends parallel with and conceals the retaining member with an adjustment region defined therebetween. A storage member has an engagement structure that cooperatively engages the adjustment region. The engagement structure includes a laterally-extending vertical flange that engages the concealing flange and the retaining member in a vertical adjustment state and alternatively engages the retaining member in the vertically secured positions. The retaining member and the concealing flange laterally support the laterally-extending vertical flange within the adjustment region such that the engagement structure of the storage member is selectively inserted and removed from the adjustment region through one of the top and bottom receiving apertures of the adjustment region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael S. Seeley
  • Publication number: 20160278520
    Abstract: The invention provides a funnel support system, wherein an exemplary embodiment is a funnel tree system comprising a base, a central trunk, and numerous branches, the branches angled upwards to receive funnels for storage and/or support. In use, the funnel tree may be placed in a bucket to contain residues from the funnels. The funnel support system is of use to those engaged in vehicle and engine mechanics, motorized vehicle repair and service shops, boat repair and service shops, airplane repair and service shops, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Ludwig Dawson
  • Publication number: 20160278521
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pullout apparatus having side access and designed for simple, adjustable, and accurate installation within a pre-existing cabinet space. The apparatus, slidably mounted within the cabinet space, comprises a top slide assembly mounted to a cabinet carcass and a drawer box. The drawer box is automatically centered on a base slide box. The base slide box is comprised of a slotted template slidingly engaged with a frame, where the frame is mounted to the cabinet carcass. Slide rail assemblies connect the slotted template to the frame. A pin block on the underside of a fixed shelf of the drawer box automatically centers the drawer box on the slotted template. A face plate adjustment mechanism provides for three dimensional alignment of the face plate with surrounding cabinets. An alternate embodiment comprises a mounting bracket providing three dimensional adjustability of the upper drawer slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Hardware Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Chen
  • Publication number: 20160278522
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a bracket base, and a bracket. The first rail defines a channel. The second rail is movably connected to the first rail and is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first rail in the channel of the first rail. The bracket base is connected to the first rail. The bracket is movably connected to the bracket base. When displaced in an extending direction from a retracted position toward an extended position relative to the first rail, the second rail drives the first rail to displace the bracket base from a first position to a second position relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHUN-HO YANG, CHIEN-LI HUANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG