Patents Issued in August 3, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170215526
    Abstract: Buckle assemblies for personal restraint systems and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly includes a release actuator that can apply a first force and a second force to release a web connector. The release actuator is slidably coupled to a frame that includes a pair of opposing openings. A pawl is pivotally mounted to the frame via the opposing openings and includes a latch portion positioned to releasably engage the web connector. A biasing member is operably positioned between the release actuator and the pawl, and the release actuator is movable to compress the biasing member and exert the first force against the pawl. The release actuator is also movable to contact the pawl to exert the second force against the pawl. The first and second forces urge the pawl to rotate and disengage the latch portion from the web connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: David D. Merrick
  • Publication number: 20170215527
    Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling for releasably connecting first and second garment parts includes a tubular outer coupling, part having a central opening and a garment portion that is configured to be connected with the first garment part. An inner coupling part has a garment portion that is configured to be connected with the second garment part. The inner coupling part is selectively movable into and out of the central opening of the outer coupling part to releasably connect the first and second garment parts. The coupling further includes a release pin that is movable along a pin passage in the inner coupling part to change the configuration of the inner coupling part from a locking configuration in which the inner coupling part is locked to the outer coupling part, to an unlocked configuration in which the inner coupling part can be pulled out of the central opening of the outer coupling part thereby to disconnect the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan K. Vaccaro, William H. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20170215528
    Abstract: A wearable device allows women to track their menstrual cycle by rotating or sliding a marker that will tell her every day where she is in her menstrual cycle. This device can be shaped in multiple ways. In general, the device has two or more interlocking pieces that allow the user to manually move, e.g., rotate or slide, a marker shaped on one of the pieces with respect to the other piece to highlight indicia, such as a number or icon or color, that represents a day in the menstrual cycle. The indicia can be hidden within the design to protect the user's privacy. In one implementation, the device is attached to a chain, rope or other form allowing it to be worn around the neck, typically under the clothes, like a pendant. Another implementation is shaped like a bracelet, allowing it to be work around the wrist. Other configurations to be worn on other parts of the body also are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Diana Sierra, Pablo Freund, Victoria C. Spriggs, Maria Paula Navia
  • Publication number: 20170215529
    Abstract: A survival wristwatch includes a timepiece and a wristband that include integrated survival kit features for assisting a user with various survival tasks. The wristband includes a cord, or paracord, winding or braiding around a strap. The strap is uniquely designed to integrate with the cord and provide adjustability of the wristband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Eilers Steve
  • Publication number: 20170215530
    Abstract: A wristband assembly is provided having a strap assembly with a first strap and a second strap. Each strap has a plurality of apertures arranged thereon such that the apertures on each strap align, allowing for prongs of a clasp member to pass through and connect each strap. The clasp member has an upper lateral bar disposed at an offset position above a lower lateral bar, whereby the upper lateral bar acts as a snag-guard. Each prong has a first lip and a second lip, both of which are slightly larger than the corresponding apertures through which the prongs pass through, allowing each lip to hold a strap in place when engaged with the clasp member. When the two straps are connected via the clasp member, the clasp member acts as a snag-guard to the first strap and simultaneously as the sole means of connection between the two straps forming a wristband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Rufus Armor, LLC
    Inventor: Gabriel Grifoni
  • Publication number: 20170215531
    Abstract: A clasp includes a lower holding member in which a lock pin is fixed, an upper holding member which is pivotably interlocked with the lower holding member, a lifting member which is attached to the lower holding member so as to be able to move in a lifting direction and a lowering direction and guides a first band, a lock member which is attached to the lower holding member so as to be able to pivot between a lock position and an unlock position, and a main cover. The lock member lifts the lifting member to the lower holding member side when being pivoted to the lock position so as to perform positioning and fixing of the first band while interposing the first band therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Choi hung WONG
  • Publication number: 20170215532
    Abstract: A jewel (M) comprises a main element (1) formed by a metallic cable (2) provided with two opposite ends (E1, E2) adapted to be connected together in a loop by the connection unit (4), and battery means (7) carried by said connection unit (4); said element (1) supports a plurality (5) of LED means (6) connected to each other by said cable (2) and adapted to be lit when said element (1) is connected in a loop by said connection unit (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Luca Setti
  • Publication number: 20170215533
    Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to a heart-shaped locket with audio device that comprises a front member that is connected to a rear member via a hinge. The front member may comprise a cavity configured to hold contents, where an interior side of the front member is a transparent cover that extends over the cavity to keep the contents within the cavity and allow a user to view the content in the cavity when the heart-shaped locket is in the open position. An interior side of the rear member may comprise a surface that may display an engraved message. An audio device may be disposed within the rear member that comprises an output device and a user control, where the user control activates the audio device to output a message via the output device, and where the user control may be disposed on an exterior side of the rear member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Kyrima Davis
  • Publication number: 20170215534
    Abstract: A collapsible canopy apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a canopy mounted onto a collapsible frame. The frame includes flexible and resilient spring members that are biased in an upright position. The spring members include arcuate regions that define the arcuate shape of the frame. The spring members are interconnected at flex points that enable the spring members to fold relative to one another by twisting and bending actions. These actions enable a user to collapse the frame into a folded, storable configuration. A harness disposed in an interior of the canopy includes a waistband and shoulder straps for enabling a user to fasten the canopy to his or her torso and suspend the canopy therefrom. The shoulder straps include fasteners configured to removably attach to the interior of the canopy. Slide ribs disposed on an interior of the canopy enable vertical adjustment of the waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Julia Annice Huddleston
  • Publication number: 20170215535
    Abstract: A wind-resistant umbrella frame structure is applicable to an arrangement of dual canopies and includes a primary frame and a secondary frame. The primary frame has an inner end pivotally connected to a crown and an outer end connected to the annular lower canopy. The secondary frame is pivotally connected to the runner and has an opposite end pivotally connected to the primary frame. The primary frame includes an internal rib, an intermediate rib, an external rib, and a traction rib assembly, and also includes an intermediate rib return wire, an external rib return wire, and a collapse spring. The umbrella frame structure allows air flows to be readily conducted out and ensures the service life of the canopies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Tien-Cheng Chen, Sun-Feng Sung
  • Publication number: 20170215536
    Abstract: A sterile case for an electronic device used during medical procedures includes a rigid housing with at least one transparent face. An opening in the housing permits movement of the device into and out of the housing in, for example, a direction parallel to the length or width of the housing. A door attached to the housing moves between open and closed positions to seal the opening. A sleeve is configured to be received, when the door is in the open position, partially within the housing and to extend outward from the housing through the opening. The sleeve defines a bore aligned with the opening and configured to receive the device and to permit insertion of the device through the sleeve into the housing without contact between the device and a rim of the housing surrounding the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Robert L. Zondervan
  • Publication number: 20170215537
    Abstract: A luggage cover includes: a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a carrying element affixed to a top portion of the rear panel, wherein: the bottom panel includes a first panel coupled to an edge portion of the front panel and a second panel coupled to an edge portion of the rear panel; the first panel includes a first fastening element that can be coupled to a second fastening element of the second panel such that the bottom panel can be in a closed configuration or in an open configuration based on whether or not the first fastening element and the second fastening element are coupled; and the luggage cover is configured to receive the luggage container in the open configuration and is formed from pliable material to permit folding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Luggage America dba Olympia International
    Inventor: Chris YU
  • Publication number: 20170215538
    Abstract: A storage solution for children's toys is described. A storage and transportation device for children's items (e.g., toys, puzzles, craft supplies, etc.) is specially designed to be used by children, including children under three years old. The storage solution may also include an improved zipper pull for opening and closing the storage and transportation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Kelly Gardner, Sebastian Gardner, Phoebe Gardner
  • Publication number: 20170215539
    Abstract: In one form, a security handbag is provided that includes an interior security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between a pair of material layers. The interior security panel assembly can be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag. A strap with security cable and a carabiner attachment device can be attached to the handbag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Du Hai
  • Publication number: 20170215540
    Abstract: The existing disclosure discloses a comb with a function of combing and straightening hair. The comb has an upper cover, a lower cover, a PTC heating element, a comb seat and comb teeth. The upper cover is provided with a groove matching the comb seat, and the comb seat is arranged in the groove; an upper portion of the comb seat is provided with an aluminum component, a comb teeth seat is arranged under the comb seat; the comb teeth are connected to the comb teeth seat through the aluminum component; the upper cover is also provided with holes matching with insulation comb teeth, and the insulation comb teeth are fixed to the upper cover through the holes; the PTC heating element is arranged under the comb teeth seat, and is fixed to the lower cover by a metal fixing sheet; a PCB board is arranged in the rear end of the lower cover. By combining a hair straightener and a straight hair comb into one product, the comb has a function of combing and straightening hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Haifeng Qin
  • Publication number: 20170215541
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hair styling device (10, 20) comprising an inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) provided with through-holes; a rotatable cylindrical shell (122, 222) surrounding the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221); a drive assembly (123, 223) for driving the rotatable cylindrical shell (122, 222) to rotate around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) for winding hair around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221); and a wind supply assembly (130, 230) for supplying hot air to any hair wound around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) through the through-holes. According to the present invention, hot air is supplied to the hair wound around the inner cylindrical shell (121, 221) so that the hair is heated evenly and shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: KI CHEONG YEUNG
  • Publication number: 20170215542
    Abstract: A springless plastic clip structure includes a left clip body, a right clip body, and an elastic plastic member. The left clip body and the right clip body each include a grip section, an intermediate connection section, and a clip section which are sequentially connected from rear to front. The elastic plastic member has a left adhesive surface and a right adhesive surface. A right side of the intermediate connection section of the left clip body is bonded and fixed to the left adhesive surface of the elastic plastic member. A left side of the intermediate connection section of the right clip body is bonded and fixed to the right adhesive surface of the elastic plastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Yong Han
  • Publication number: 20170215543
    Abstract: A hair accessory device for decorating hair is provided. The hair accessory device comprises at least one bead having a top end, a bottom end, and a first bead half and a second bead half. A hinge mechanism is mounted between the first bead half and the second bead half between the top end and the bottom end of the at least one bead. A releasable locking mechanism releasably secures the first bead half and the second bead half in the closed position. The first bead half and the second bead half are movable from a closed position to an open position to receive at least a portion of the hair and from the open position to the closed position about the at least a portion of the hair. The at least one bead enables an effortless change of the at least one bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Karen Rochee West
  • Publication number: 20170215544
    Abstract: A headgear device having a hair wrap component for maintaining at least a portion of a user's hair in a desired position, an eye mask component for covering a user's eyes, the eye mask component being movable from a lowered position for covering a user's eyes to a raised position for not covering a user's eyes, and a light component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Antonio Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170215545
    Abstract: A headgear device having a hair wrap component for maintaining at least a portion of a user's hair in a desired position, an eye mask component for covering a user's eyes, the eye mask component being movable from a lowered position for covering a user's eyes to a raised position for not covering a user's eyes, and a light component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Antonio Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170215546
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to hair, especially a hair colouring product, including: at least one first row of teeth extending longitudinally over a distance l1, from a first application face of the applicator; and a plurality of second rows of teeth, extending longitudinally over a distance l1, from a second application face of the applicator, which is arranged opposite the first application face, the ratio l1/l2 being lower than or equal to 0.75.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Anne DEBAUGE, Aline OVERTHEIL
  • Publication number: 20170215547
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hair dryer, the hair dryer including a housing, a switch unit, a controller, a fan unit, and a heating unit, wherein the heating unit is configured such that a non-magnetic field is formed by a first heating coil and a second heating coil being twisted in a shape of a twisted bread stick, where the first heating coil is flowed by a current of first direction and the second heating coil is flowed by a current of second direction opposite to the first direction, at least one of the first coil and the second coil is coated with an insulating shield member, and the first coil and the second coil is wound on a support member in a spiral shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Yong Hak LEE
  • Publication number: 20170215548
    Abstract: An apparatus for shaving and a kit for shaving. The shaving apparatus comprises an upper bowl and a lower bowl. The upper bowl includes a protruding lip around an upper opening and a flat ledge around a middle circumference. The lower bowl includes a lip around a lower opening. The flat ledge of the middle circumference of the upper bowl rests on the lip of the lower opening of the lower bowl. The protruding lip around the upper opening of the upper bowl includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture receives a brush and the second aperture receives a razor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: JASON KOHLER, ADAM KOHLER
  • Publication number: 20170215549
    Abstract: A drawing apparatus includes a drawing unit that forms a nail design on a nail of an object by performing a plurality of processes and a processor that extracts a feature value of the object and controls the drawing unit. The processor acquires information on a performed process with respect to the nail of one object, whose nail is provided to be formed with the nail design, based on process management information in which the feature value with respect to each of a plurality of the objects and an information on the performed process with respect to the nail of each of the plurality of the objects are registered in association with each other and the feature value with respect to the one object, and determines a specific process to be performed to the nail of the one object, and causes the drawing unit to perform the specific process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro TESHIMA, Kouichi NAKAGOME
  • Publication number: 20170215550
    Abstract: A system that can paint a user's nail. The system can utilize a user's smartphone and use the touch screen and camera to detect the position of the user's nail. The device can move an applicator to an appropriate position or instruct the user to move their finger relative to the applicator to paint the nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Herpreet Singh Walia, Casey Kute Schulz, Deepak Boggavarapu, Janet Peterson, Peter Peterson
  • Publication number: 20170215551
    Abstract: A container for storing heterogeneous contents, includes one container body for receiving first and second storage containers in which heterogeneous contents are stored respectively, wherein, as an ascending/descending member slides vertically, one of the first and second storage containers is selectively withdrawn to an upper part or a lower part of the container body and the contents in a withdrawn storage container can be used, therefore making it easy to carry the container and providing improved user convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: You-Seob Kim, Jung-Yeon Seo
  • Publication number: 20170215552
    Abstract: A three to six sided lip balm applicator of the present invention comprises a cap, a liner, and a base, having engagement assemblies for engaging the cap to the liner, the liner to the base, and a base from one lip balm applicator to an equivalent base from another lip balm applicator to form a lip balm container. The base comprises a partition with stabilizers which emerge from the partition and extend radially toward and overhang an aperture in the partition. The lip balm applicator may contain a domed lip balm, filled directly into the lip balm applicator or components thereof as a mold for manufacturing the domed lip balm, filled to a fill level approaching the partition top but not touching the partition top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Clifton Keller, David Dombrowski, David Charles Fuhrmeister, William H. Valls, Zachariah S. Simmering, Jonathon Keith Markey
  • Publication number: 20170215553
    Abstract: A three to six sided lip balm applicator of the present invention comprises a cap, a liner, and a base, having engagement assemblies for engaging the cap to the liner, the liner to the base, and a base from one lip balm applicator to an equivalent base from another lip balm applicator to form a lip balm container. The base comprises a partition with stabilizers which emerge from the partition and extend radially toward and overhang an aperture in the partition. The lip balm applicator may contain a domed lip balm, filled directly into the lip balm applicator or components thereof as a mold for manufacturing the domed lip balm, filled to a fill level approaching the partition top but not touching the partition top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Clifton Keller, David Dombrowski, David Charles Fuhrmeister, William H. Valls, Zachariah S. Simmering, Jonathon Keith Markey
  • Publication number: 20170215554
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a cosmetic assembly, of use for the treatment of keratin fibres, comprising a cosmetic composition having a melting point of between 40° C. and 120° C., and comprising at least 15% by weight of meltable compound(s), relative to the total weight of the composition; and a device (1) comprising a mould (2), the mould (2) comprising at least one cavity (5), into which or each of which at least one of said fibres can be at least partially introduced, for the purposes of moulding said composition onto at least one part of said fibre(s) present in the cavity or cavities (5). The present invention is also directed towards a process for cosmetic treatment of one or more keratin fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Henri SAMAIN, Franck GIRON, Nathalie JAGER LEZER
  • Publication number: 20170215555
    Abstract: A container for a cosmetic product, including an outer part that includes a bottom and a side wall extending from the bottom, and an inner part that includes a bottom and a side wall extending from the bottom, the inner part being inserted and fastened in the outer part as a result of the bottom of the outer part including a bridge-type tongue and the bottom of the inner part including a claw, the claw engaging beneath the tongue, fastening the inner part inside the outer part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE
    Inventor: Paulo FOGUETEIRO
  • Publication number: 20170215556
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding and separating the electrical power cords of multiple barber clippers and other barber accessories. The apparatus includes a central pole, at least one hanger attachment holder attached to the central pole and at least one cord separator attached to the central pole. The hanger attachment holder has at least two hangers attached to the underside or perimeter of the hanger shelf for holding barber clippers and other barber accessories. The cord separator is located under the hanger attachment holder, and has at least two recessed areas along the perimeter of the shelf, with each recessed area aligned with the position of a corresponding hanger on the hanger shelf and acting to gather the electrical power cord of a barber clipper or other barber accessory held by the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Dean Sullivan, Richard Earl Harris
  • Publication number: 20170215557
    Abstract: A multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack enables segregated and secure storage and portability of baseball related equipment. The backpack provides a container having a plurality of compartments, sleeves, and hard cases that enable segregated storage, back mounting, impact protection, and efficient access to baseball related sport equipment. The container comprises a front panel, a mount panel, and at least one sidewall that form a primary cavity. The primary cavity stores sport garments and balls. A front pouch joins with the front panel and provides segregated storage capacity. A top hard case stores a pair of glasses. A bottom hard case stores a sport glove. At least one sleeve stores and enables quick access to a sport stick. A latch member enables quick release latching of head protection equipment. A mounting member enables the container to be mounted on the back for portability. A handle provides a grip for carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: John Buck, Justin Jensen, Matthew Hawkes
  • Publication number: 20170215558
    Abstract: An integral jacket backpack assembly includes a jacket for draping over a wearer. The jacket has an outer surface with a front section covering the front of the wearer and back section covering the back of the wearer. The backpack has a front surface and a back surface with the front surface abutting the jacket outer surface back section when the jacket is draped over a wearer. The center of the backpack front surface connects to the center of the jacket outer surface back section to connect the jacket to the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Al J Smith Enterprise, LLC
    Inventor: Al J Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170215559
    Abstract: A garment support system adjustably and removably supports a garment on a user's shoulders and optionally includes one or more continuous strap members having clamps on at least on opposing end thereof arranged adjustably in a mobile arrangement for support relative to a user's shoulders. Optionally, the clamps are secured to the collar and arm openings of the garment providing a garment support system and also optionally a sliding bridge allows for adjustment for individuals of differing sizes. The garment support system may be compact and stored in a kit form for sale and travel convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: THOMPSON-WEILER ENTERPRISES LLC.
    Inventors: Valerie M. CIPTAK, Kwok Wah YU, Andrew WEILER, Joseph MOYA, Tan NGUYEN, Adam JANOVSKI, Ashley HERMAN, Leslie ASCH
  • Publication number: 20170215560
    Abstract: A lifter system includes a harness, at least one lifting strap carried by a front, central buckle on the harness, and two arm loops connected to the central buckle or to the harness near the central buckle. The arm loops are used to supply supplemental or substitute lifting force during lifting or maneuvering a heavy or bulky object. Preferably, a set of two shoulder harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the central buckles, wherein the two persons wear the arm loops on their forearms and raise their arms to lift the central buckles, and hence, to lift the lifting strap, to levels higher than may be possible with only force supplied by the harnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: COREY DAVID NIELSEN
  • Publication number: 20170215561
    Abstract: A device for carrying a surfboard, similar sporting equipment or other objects. One embodiment is comprised of webbing material with fixed loop having a loop buckle that slides along the fixed loop and a strap element that in combination with the loop buckle creates a secondary adjustable loop. The secondary adjustable loop is used to hold a surfboard or other object securely in place and the fixed loop supports the surfboard from one of the user's shoulder allowing hands free operation. When not utilized as a carrier the device can be worn, such as a belt. The user keeps the fixed loop compressed together, wraps the carrier around his/her waist, through the loop buckle and then attaches it back onto itself. A personal flotation device can be attached to the strap element so that the carrier and personal flotation device form a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Gary McClellan Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170215562
    Abstract: A dry and wet land gear holder for supporting equipment for a hunter or wildlife observation enthusiasts. The holder includes an upper and lower support members that are telescopically extensible and retractable relative one another. The lower support member has a plurality of outwardly extending legs supporting the holder in a vertical orientation. A plurality of pegs for supporting the user's gear. The holder may be configured with an accessory that is received within a top end of the holder. The accessory may include a camera mount, a sighting rest, and a horizontal support platform, which may be configured as a work surface or a seat. The legs and bottom end of the lower support member may have ground penetrating tips to secure the holder in an upright position relative a ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Jerald Blakely Williams
  • Publication number: 20170215563
    Abstract: Described herein is a hip extension device adapted to be worn by a user. The device is secured adjacent to the hip of a user and forms a ledge-like resting surface for the supporting of objects for carrying. The device includes an inner structural member comprised of hingedly coupled rigid plates movable from an open position to a closed position. A removable cover portion is placed around the inner structural member and allows a user access to an inner cavity for the storage of items. A clip portion is coupled to the device to allow for securing to the user's clothing against their body side. To offer additional support, the device may include a strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Cin-Ty Lee, Yu-Ye Wen
  • Publication number: 20170215564
    Abstract: A curling brush head incorporates an array of rib-like and ring-like structures designed to effectively transmit force from the handle through the brush head and onto the surface of the ice. A receptacle of the head attaches to the brush handle, and incorporates the ribs and rings which transmit the force to the pad. The pad is features a mounting plate, a layer of pad material, and a layer of fabric material, all of which are co-moulded into a single unit. The mounting plate allows the pad to be attached to the receptacle by way of a convenient snap-fit. A brush handle incorporates a radial enlargement, for example in a mandrel thereof, so that abutting contact between the enlargement and the topside of the brush head limits the angular range of movement therebetween to prevent the brush head from overturning during slide delivery of a curling rock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald Sande, Jennifer Sande
  • Publication number: 20170215565
    Abstract: A mascara brush comprising a core made of at least two wire sections twisted with one another along a wire-core longitudinal axis and a set of bristles made of bristles formed from plastic filaments, each of said bristles being held in a clamped manner between the two wire sections and being formed on the free ends thereof with or without a wedge-shaped bristle tip, wherein the bristles, at least partially, are formed from internally hollow filaments, a solution is provided with which the mass delivery in relation to the known applicators is improved. Same is achieved in that, in particular at least, the bristles formed on the inside in a hollow manner on the radially outward free ends have an oblique cut in the form of a simple wedge and comprise a wedge-shaped bristle tip comprising at least one cut surface forming a wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: GEKA GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kamm
  • Publication number: 20170215566
    Abstract: A cosmetic brush is provided that is capable of enhancing an ability to retain a liquid cosmetic material and making fine adjustment to the eyelashes easier. The cosmetic brush comprises a core wire part and a bristle group radially attached to the core wire part around an axis of the core wire part continuously in a helical state in an axial direction of the core wire part. The bristle group has bristles each constituted by integrating a basic fiber made up of a plurality of bundled constituent fibers and a wound fiber helically wound around an outer circumferential surface of the basic fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: SINWA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hironori ASO, Akihiro TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20170215567
    Abstract: An oral care implement having an arrangement of different types of cleaning elements. Specifically, in one embodiment the oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements. The tooth cleaning elements include a plurahty of inclined bristle tufts that are circumferentially arranged about a reference ring. The inclined bristle tufts extend from the head so as to converge towards a reference axis with increasing distance from the head. The tooth cleaning elements also include an elastomerice member extending from the head within the reference ring. The elastomeric member may be conical in shape and have an inclined outer surface. In some embodiments the elastomeric member may include two components that are separated by a gap, and a central cleaning element may be located within the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Kenneth Waguespack
  • Publication number: 20170215568
    Abstract: A head for a toothbrush, a toothbrush incorporating the toothbrush head and a method of fabricating the same is disclosed. The toothbrush head includes a bulbous body that is located at one end of a handle. The body includes first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The body comprises a first disc and at least a second disc located generally vertically below the first disc. Each disc has a peripheral surface with a plurality of facetted regions formed therein. The facets may include detents and indentations. The peripheral surface may also include a plurality of cylindrical rod-like projections that extend radially outwardly therefrom and are oriented at right angles to the longitudinal axis. The toothbrush is fabricated by injection molding an inner core from a rigid material and then injection molding a resilient layer around that core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Joon Kim, Duane Hewitt, Bogdan Damjanovic
  • Publication number: 20170215569
    Abstract: A powered oral care apparatus (2) has a pump-free fluid delivery system for delivering one or more fluids to the oral cavity of a user. The oral care apparatus may employ an oral care assembly (30) that has a capsule member (38) for delivering fluid through a number of openings (31, 46) in response to movement of a head (4) of the oral care apparatus. The oral care apparatus may also employ an oral care assembly (62) having a diaphragm member (84) and a mass member (88) coupled thereto wherein, in response to motion being imparted to the brushhead, the mass member and diaphragm member generate a pumping force to cause fluid to be delivered out of the oral care assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: MARTIN JOHN EDWARDS, STEVEN CHARLES DEANE, JOHANNES HENDRIKUS MARIA SPRUIT
  • Publication number: 20170215570
    Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle, a head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and at least one fluid outlet; a reservoir in the body and for storing an oral care fluid; and a pump in the body for pumping the oral care fluid from the reservoir towards the fluid outlet, wherein the pump comprises an umbrella check valve circumferentially surrounding a duckbill check valve. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an oral care implement, comprising: providing a body comprising a base having first and second holes extending therethrough; and fitting to the body a unitary component comprising first and second valves at a position at which the first valve blocks the first hole and the second valve blocks the second hole, wherein the first valve comprises an umbrella check valve that circumferentially surrounds the second valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Donghui WU, Alan SORRENTINO, Robert MOSKOVICH, Eduardo JIMENEZ, Kenneth WAGUESPACK, Douglas Joseph HOHLBEIN, Matthew Lee KOLB, Paul Donald CARSE
  • Publication number: 20170215571
    Abstract: A paint brush and method include a ferrule extending around and in contact with a plurality of bristles and a spacer apparatus positioned to space apart the plurality of bristles to provide at least one reservoir within the plurality of bristles. The spacer apparatus defines at least one opening extending through the spacer apparatus that allows fluid passage therethrough to the at least one reservoir to assist in removal of paint from the plurality of bristles when fluid is provided therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing. Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, Jeffrey F. Taylor, Jason Carley, John White, Antonio Belton
  • Publication number: 20170215572
    Abstract: A carpet and upholstery cleaning product is configured to store a consumable cleaning solution and dispense the cleaning solution to treat a spot or stain on a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning product can include a bottle defining a reservoir for the cleaning solution, a fluid dispensing outlet provided on an angled neck of the, and a scrubber on the bottle for scrubbing stains on the surface to be cleaned, wherein the scrubber is offset from the fluid outlet such that the cleaning solution is not dispensed through the scrubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Victoria J. Royale, Lauren M. Lenkowski, Christopher D. Barr
  • Publication number: 20170215573
    Abstract: An oral hygiene device in the form of a toothbrush 10 comprises a handle section 12, a cartridge 14 containing a cleaning composition held under gas pressure, an actuating mechanism 16 and a head section 18. The cartridge has a discharge opening at a front end thereof, which includes a control valve 26 comprising a valve stem 27. The actuating mechanism 16 includes a plunger 40 and a lever formation 38 which acts on the plunger. The lever formation is acted upon by a hand-operated actuating button 58 for dispensing the plunger rearwardly for depressing the valve stem 27 for releasing cleaning composition from the cartridge causing the cleaning composition to be conveyed under gas pressure along passage 48 of the valve stem and into passages 46, 32, 37 and 29 where it is discharged via opening 31 at a distal end of the head section 18 onto bristles 28.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Adam Nigel Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170215574
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Michael Rooney, Robert Moskovich, Thomas Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino
  • Publication number: 20170215575
    Abstract: An oral care implement comprising tooth cleaning elements and a tissue cleanser. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a head and a handle, the head having a first face, a second face, and at least one port extending through the head from the first face to the second face; a plurality of tufts of bristles extending from the first face of the head; a soft tissue cleanser positioned on the second face of the head, the soft tissue cleanser comprising a pad formed of an elastomeric material and a plurality of tissue engaging elements extending from the pad; and an elastomeric tooth cleaning element extending from the first face of the head, the elastomeric tooth cleaning element integrally formed with the pad and extending through the port in the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein