Patents Issued in April 4, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190098923
    Abstract: Disclosed are a novel strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a method of producing fermented grains using the strain, fermented grains produced using the strain, and a composition for thrombolysis; digestion improvement; prophylaxis, amelioration or treatment of bowel inflammation, serous membrane weakening or intestinal injury; or antioxidation, comprising the fermented grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Min Ju PARK, Ah Jin KIM, Sung Wook HAN, Su Jin HEO, Tae Joo YANG, Seung Won PARK, Sang Bum LEE, Jae Ho JANG, Seong Jun CHO, Young Ho HONG, Sung Hee PARK
  • Publication number: 20190098924
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a solid formulation comprising a milled carotenoid, at least one hydrocolloid, a glucose syrup, sucrose and at least one water-soluble antioxidant (preferably sodium ascorbate), wherein the carotenoid is selected from the group consisting of lutein and zeaxanthin and any mixture thereof, wherein the hydrocolloid is selected from the group consisting of modified food starches and any mixtures thereof, and wherein the milled carotenoid has the following particle size distribution: D [3, 2] in the range of from 0.6 to 1.5 ?m and D [v, 0.5] in the range of from 1.1 to 3.5 ?m, all D values as measured by laser diffraction (Malvern Instruments Ltd, Malvern, UK, Mastersizer 3000) according to the Fraunhofer scattering model. This solid formulation is in form of granules which are used for dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, such as e.g. multi-vitamin and/or multi-mineral tablets. Surprisingly these tablets show a low compression loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Antonio ESTRELLA, Elger FUNDA, Zdravka MISIC, Christian SCHAEFER, Markus Ivo BECK, Bernd SCHLEGEL, Kai URBAN
  • Publication number: 20190098925
    Abstract: An automated food preparation system includes a seasoning-dispensing system, a sauce-dispensing system, and a conveyance system. The seasoning-dispensing system includes a plurality of vessels, a dispersion nozzle, and a conduit coupled to the dispersion nozzle. Each vessel contains one of a plurality of seasonings. The vessels are in selective communication with the conduit. The sauce-dispensing system includes a plurality of sauce reservoirs, a scanning head, and a plurality of tubes. Each sauce reservoirs contains one of a plurality of sauces. The scanning head includes openings each coupled with one of the sauce reservoirs via one of the tubes. The conveyance system transports a foodstuff between a seasoning position in which the foodstuff is disposed below the dispersion nozzle and a sauce position in which the foodstuff is disposed below the openings. The scanning head is movable to dispense one or more sauces onto the foodstuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Alexandros VARDAKOSTAS, Thomas HANSON, Michael BALSAMO, Taylor NICHOLSON, James BRINKMAN, Oshin NAZARIAN
  • Publication number: 20190098926
    Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, liquid mixing, shaping, cooking, flavoring, biocatalyst mixing, exoskeleton separation, liquid separation, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: INSECTERGY, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Leo
  • Publication number: 20190098927
    Abstract: The hybrid aerosol-generating element (2) for use in an aerosol-generating article comprises a liquid retention material (22) for holding an aerosol-forming liquid and a solid aerosol-forming substrate (21) arranged next to the liquid retention material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Oleg Mironov
  • Publication number: 20190098928
    Abstract: A filter or filter element comprising a longitudinally extending (e.g. cylindrical) rod of filtering material including a longitudinally extending channel which extends along the full length of the filter or filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Essentra Filter Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton D. DILLIE, Ann TREADAWAY, Elizabeth GERRINGER
  • Publication number: 20190098929
    Abstract: A smoking bowl for a water pipe comprised of a conical smoking chamber with a wide bottom aperture. The stem is inserted in a water pipe. At the base of the conical chamber is a narrow horizontal slit where a solid thin flat grate is inserted. When the grate is inserted it partially obscures the chamber's bottom aperture. A combustible material is placed in the chamber, with the grate engaged, and the material is smoked through the attached water pipe. When done smoking the grate is released from the chamber and the spent ash and resin is transmitted through the stem into the water pipe. The force of equalizing air pressure assists the transmittal of ash and resin. This action allows for heavy usage of the bowl before resin build up negatively affects the operation of this device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: John Brian Jandron
  • Publication number: 20190098930
    Abstract: There is described a cartridge for use with an apparatus for heating aerosol generating material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol generating material. The cartridge includes a first body defining a first chamber and aerosol generating material is located within the first chamber. The first body includes a first base including a sheet of heat conductive material and has a first outer surface and at least a major portion of the first outer surface is for contacting a first heating surface of a heater of the apparatus for heating the aerosol generating material within the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: GARY FALLON, ANDREW BRAY, JEONGHWAN PARK, KAV GHANOUNI, RICHARD HEPWORTH, WALID AOUN, KARL KALJURA
  • Publication number: 20190098931
    Abstract: An electronic vapor provision system includes a cartridge for storing material heatable to generate an aerosol and a control unit housing a battery to provide electrical power for heating, the cartridge and the control unit separably connectable together by at least one latching element, the latching element including a foot, and a leg joined at a first end to the foot by a flexible resilient joint and having a first latch member, the foot anchored within one of the cartridge and the control unit, and the other of the cartridge and the control unit having a second latch member on a surface, and positioned and configured to engage with the first latch member when the cartridge and the control unit are brought together with a substantially linear motion, and disengage with the first latch member when the cartridge and the control unit are pulled apart, the engagement and disengagement enabled by movement of the leg of the latching element about the flexible resilient joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: NICOVENTURES HOLDINGS LIMITTED
    Inventors: DAVID LEADLEY, MATTHEW JOEL NETTENSTROM, SIDDHARTHA JAIN
  • Publication number: 20190098932
    Abstract: An atomizer capable of refilling tobacco liquid and an electronic cigarette having the same are disclosed, including: an atomizing body with a liquid storage chamber formed therein; the atomizing body has an injection end for injecting tobacco liquid, the injection end of the atomizing body has a liquid inlet communicated with the liquid storage chamber; an end cover, movably arranged on the end of the atomizing body and capable of reversibly moving from a first place to a second place, when the end cover is at the first place, the liquid inlet is closed, when the end cover is at the second place, the liquid inlet is opened; and an elastic element, configured to supply an elastic deforming force on the end cover opposite to a moving direction of the end cover, during that the end cover is moving from the first place to the second place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fangqin FAN, Yonghai LI, Zhongli XU, Yonglu GUO
  • Publication number: 20190098933
    Abstract: The aerosol-generating device includes a housing, and a power supply configured to supply electrical power to a heating element by way of a transformer assembly within the housing. The transformer assembly includes a magnetic flux guide, a primary circuit including a primary winding extending around a first portion of the magnetic flux guide and electrically connected to the power supply, and a secondary circuit including a secondary winding inductively coupled to the primary winding and extending around a second portion of the magnetic flux guide. The number of turns in the primary winding is greater than the number of turns in the secondary winding. The secondary circuit includes at least two electrical contacts configured to form an electrical connection with the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Christian COURBAT, Oleg MIRONOV
  • Publication number: 20190098934
    Abstract: A thermal measurement system includes a thermocouple configured to couple to a location of a heating element of an electronic smoking article. The thermocouple is structured to measure a surface temperature of the location. A thermocouple data module is operatively connected to the thermocouple and is structured to receive data of the surface temperature from the thermocouple. A pneumatic system is configured to connect to an end of the electronic smoking article and draw an air flow through the electronic smoking article. The pneumatic system includes a solenoid valve having an open state that causes air to flow through the electronic smoking article. The solenoid valve has a closed state that prevents air flow through the electronic smoking article. An infrared camera is disposed over the viewing window. The infrared camera is configured to measure a wire temperature of a heating element wire of the electronic smoking article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: David T. SZABO, Stephen C. REYNOLDS, Josef STRASSER, Amanda S. GAMMONS, Michael R. KUHLMAN, Thomas PETTENSKI, George BRAND, Kent C. HOFACRE
  • Publication number: 20190098935
    Abstract: A porous sintered body with an electrically conductive coating is provided. The sintered body has an open porosity in a range from 10 to 90%. The electrically conductive coating is bonded to the surface of the pores and is part of a heating device in a vaporizer. The electrically conductive coating lines the pores located in the interior of the sintered body so that when the sintered body is electrically connected and a current is applied, the current flows at least partially through the interior of the sintered body so that the interior of the sintered body is heated. A method for producing a porous sintered body with an electrically conductive coating is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Dang Cuong Phan, Julia Gold, Matthias Rindt, Susanne Schmid, Thomas Beerhorst
  • Publication number: 20190098936
    Abstract: A flexible circuit board comprises an elongate strip of flexible material having electricity conducting circuitry disposed therein or thereon. A first flap of material is disposed generally transversely to the first end of the elongate strip, where the first flap supports an inner electrode disposed over a center portion of the first flap and an outer electrode disposed around a perimeter of the first flap. Both the inner electrode and the outer electrodes are in electrical communication with the circuitry. A second flap of material is disposed generally transversely to the second end of the elongate strip, where the second flap supports a microprocessor in electrical communication with the circuitry. A first electrical lead is disposed on the elongate strip near the first end and a second electrical lead is disposed on the elongate strip near the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: CHARLES WILLIAM KING, CHARLES DOMINIC CORRY, CHRISTOPHER MINGILINO, TIMOTHY TUTT, THOMAS FORNARELLI
  • Publication number: 20190098937
    Abstract: The method includes configuring a power supply to send an electrical current to a heater in an e-vaping device, the power supply and the heater being in an electrical circuit. The method further includes inserting a removable insulator between electrical elements to disrupt the electrical circuit, the electrical elements being both electrically conductive and electrically passive elements that are in the electrical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Jarrett KEEN, Christopher S. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20190098938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive substrate useful for Joule heating, such as in an electronic smoking article. Particularly, the invention provides a resistive heating element formed of a conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises an electrically conductive material and a carbonaceous additive, such as a binder material. The conductive substrate is carbonized in that it is subjected to calcining conditions to effectively reduce the carbonaceous additive to its carbon skeleton. It has been found that such carbonized substrate has surprisingly improved resistance properties in relation a substrate of the same formulation that is not carbonized. The carbonized substrate can include an aerosol precursor material. The formed resistive heating element can be included in an electronic smoking article to simultaneously provide resistive heating and aerosol formation with a single, unitary component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: David William Griffith, JR., Yi-Ping Chang, Calvin W. Henderson, Ricky Lee Montgomery, Walter Charles Liebscher, II, Chandra Kumar Banerjee, Paul E. Braxton, Stephen Benson Sears, Kenneth Allen Beard, Timothy Brian Nestor, Balager Ademe, Frederic Philippe Ampolini, Dennis Lee Potter
  • Publication number: 20190098939
    Abstract: A pocket square enclosure for securing a pocket square, thereby preventing the pocket square from moving or unfolding. A back enclosure secures the pocket square enclosure to the suit pocket, thereby incorporating the enclosure itself into the fashion of the pocket square. In an embodiment, the pocket square could be flippable, where a first pocket square pattern, color, or design faces one direction from the enclosure, and a second pocket square pattern, color, or design face the other for fast, on-the-fly adjustment to the user's fashion accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Jorge L. Pena
  • Publication number: 20190098940
    Abstract: This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: BRUCE HUFFA, KRISTEN BARNES, ERICA BUCKERIDGE, YOGENDRA DANDAPURE
  • Publication number: 20190098941
    Abstract: High-visibility garment for use by operatives working in hazardous environment has base garment and detachable light-reflecting apparatus. Base garment comprises outer shell constructed from florescent material and having internal pocket. Powered control unit with loom socket, is retained within internal pocket. Base garment also includes outer attachment material at positions intended for light-reflective material, with loom hole in outer shell and in outer attachment material. Detachable light-reflecting apparatus has light-reflecting outer material with light-emitting devices extending through device holes. Apparatus has inner attachment material and loom connecting light-emitting devices, in which restrained portion of loom is located between light-reflecting outer material and inner attachment material. Loom also has extended portion that connects to loom plug. Loom plug is inserted within loom socket by passing extended portion through loom hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Michael John Lynch
  • Publication number: 20190098942
    Abstract: Provided is a waist belt in which: a left inner tightening belt, with a right end portion thereof attached to the right end portion of the left body belt, is passed through the left fold ring and folded back leftward, and a left connecting ring is provided at a left end portion thereof that has passed through the right fold ring; a right inner tightening belt, with a left end portion thereof attached to the left end portion of the right body belt, is passed through the right fold ring and folded back rightward, and a right connecting ring is provided at a right end portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: DAIYA HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masao Matsuo, Masayuki Kawakami
  • Publication number: 20190098943
    Abstract: A combination jacket and backpack with a jacket type garment, a sleeve to body connecting device and a body panel closure. The sleeve to body connecting device allows the distal end of the left and right arm sleeve to be releasably connected to the right and left lower portion of the body of the jacket. The body panel closure, such as a zipper, is attached to the left and right side of the bottom edge of the jacket body allowing the bottom edge of the jacket body to be sealed. The jacket garment is capable of being used as a backpack when the right and left arm sleeves to act as a backpack strap and the body closure creates a sealed bottom of the backpack so that items can be stored within the body panels of the jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: FANG FANG DING
  • Publication number: 20190098944
    Abstract: An ambidextrous or hand-specific glove including a wrist region, a palm region, and a digit region. The glove may be fabricated of nitrile rubber that is free of or essentially free of zinc, sulfur and accelerators to reduce allergic reactions in populations required to frequently wear protective gloves. A band region that partially or fully encircles a user's finger knuckles may be provided for easier finger bending. Texturing may be provided on glove surfaces that are used to grip articles. The fingertip regions on the front surface of the index and middle finger regions may be un-textured or smooth to enable a user to take a patient's pulse. These fingertip regions may be of reduced or smaller diameter and circumference so as to pull the glove material tightly around the tips of the user's finger and thereby applying pressure thereto so that even a faint pulse in a patient may be detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: James L. Hull, Christopher J. Pearen, Ronald J. Thatcher
  • Publication number: 20190098945
    Abstract: A safety glove for protecting the hand of a worker is provided, configured to protect the hand of the worker while still providing flexibility and dexterity to the user. The glove features a first protective structure or structures secured to a first base layer to protect the distal phalange bone of the worker, and a second protective structure or structures secured to a second base layer to protect the intermediate phalange and proximal phalange bones of the worker. The separation between the base layers provides for enhanced flexibility of the distal phalange, and allows for flexibility when performing tasks that require agility and dexterity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Hardy Lim
  • Publication number: 20190098946
    Abstract: One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to components having an optical element that imparts structural color to the component or article. The present disclosure is also directed to articles of manufacture including the component having an optical element, and methods for making components and articles having an optical element that imparts structural color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jennifer Bee, Jeremy Gantz, Kim Kovel
  • Publication number: 20190098947
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an undergarment. The undergarment includes a back panel and a front panel. The front panel is merged to the back panel at a crotch section and at two opposing hip sections. The front panel has an inner surface and an outer surface. An animal print is on the outer surface of the front panel, the animal print including a plurality of eye sites. A pouch is on the inner surface of the front panel. The pouch is aligned with the eye sites. A plurality of light devices are in the pouch. Each light device is mated with a respective eye site, and is configured to emit light through a respective eye site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Julissa Del Rosario
  • Publication number: 20190098948
    Abstract: A jacket includes a body portion having an exterior surface and a first edge for mating with an opposing second edge. A first pocket opening extends through the exterior surface of the body portion. A first pocket member at least partially defines a first pocket cavity in communication with the first pocket opening and the first pocket member at least partially defines a pocket mating opening. A second pocket opening extends through the exterior surface of the body portion and a second pocket member at least partially defines a second pocket cavity in communication with the second pocket opening. The second pocket member at least partially defines a pocket mating insert that is moveable between a retracted position spaced inward from the first edge and an extended position extending outward from the second edge. The pocket mating insert is configured to be received by the pocket mating opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: James Paul Studinger
  • Publication number: 20190098949
    Abstract: An article of clothing for at least partly covering a human torso, the article including a hand wear storage pocket extending from a front opening disposed along a front edge to a rear edge, the hand wear storage pocket including a top edge and a bottom edge, a rear portion of the hand wear storage pocket being disposed in a side area of the jacket below an armhole and above a waist band, the front opening and a height between the top and bottom edges adapted for insertion of a wearer's hand into the side area wherein the hand and an arm crosses the wearer's front torso, the hand being covered in a hand wear item, and wherein the side area is adapted to be compressed by an opposing arm of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Carl Wilfred Messner
  • Publication number: 20190098950
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article of clothing including a first portion to cover a wearer and a fastening system to hold the first portion on the wearer. In an embodiment, the fastening system includes a second portion connectable to the first portion, and at least one opening in the first portion or the second portion. The connection to the second portion and the at least one opening are located at positions in the first portion or the second portion such that the first or second portion is passable through the at least one opening to cause the first portion to encircle the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: David CHAMBE
  • Publication number: 20190098951
    Abstract: A winged visor stiffener for a hat's brim. A flat horizontal front section is connected to two angled offset sections. Two flat horizontal wings are connected to the two angled offset sections. Two temple brace sections are each formed into the two flat horizontal wings. The temple brace sections function to brace the winged visor against the wearer's head to prevent the brim from flopping up and down, The winged visor stiffener is sewn into the hat's brim via a plurality of rows of tight stitching. The winged visor stiffener provides protection to the wearer's face from the sun while optimizing peripheral vision and prevents the bill from flopping up or down in wet and windy conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jurgen Schulz, Richard Knight
  • Publication number: 20190098952
    Abstract: A modular helmet interface with a mounting cleat and adhesive layer is provided. In one aspect, a mounting cleat is affixed to a helmet, such as a ballistic helmet, by an adhesive layer, the mounting cleat having a cavity filled with the adhesive used to secure the cleat to the helmet. In a further aspect, the mounting cleat has one or more annular grooves for improving the bond between the cleat and the helmet. In another aspect, a mounting cleat is secured to a helmet by way of a cleat-receiving securing member, the securing member affixed to the helmet by an adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Chris Schneider, Gary M. Lemire
  • Publication number: 20190098953
    Abstract: A method for providing a collision warning using an image capture device mounted on a rear portion of a helmet, including receiving a series of image frames and receiving spatial position data about the helmet from an inertial measurement unit. The spatial position data includes at least one of a roll angle, a yaw angle, and a pitch angle of the helmet. The method includes adjusting an orientation of the series of image frames based on the spatial position data. Thus, the orientation of the series of image frames is level with an orientation of the scene. The method includes identifying a target vehicle and calculating a speed of the target vehicle based on a rate of change of a position of the target vehicle. Further, the method includes controlling an output device and/or the motorcycle based on the speed of the target vehicle and the rate of change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Richard Dean Strickland
  • Publication number: 20190098954
    Abstract: A football helmet includes a plastic shell with side regions having an ear flap with a face guard connector, an ear opening, a slot, and a snap connector. The helmet also includes an internal padding assembly removably connected to the plastic shell and including a jaw pad with a force attenuating layer. When the helmet is worn, a front edge of the jaw pad is positioned both in front of a coronal plane and below a basic plane of a head of the helmet wearer. A chin strap assembly releasably secures the helmet to the wearer and includes a lower flexible strap extending outwardly from each side of a central protective member. When the helmet is worn, an extent of the lower flexible strap is received by the slot when said strap is affixed to the snap connector. The shell also includes a raised central band integrally formed as part of the shell and extending across the crown region to the rear region. An arrangement of elongated vent openings flank the raised central band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Thad M. IDE, Ralph J. INFUSINO, Nelson KRAEMER, Christopher R.P. WITHNALL, Timothy D. BAYNE
  • Publication number: 20190098955
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a braided upper comprised of a unitary braided structure. The unitary braided structure of the braided upper may be engineered with specific features tailored to particular activities. Different regions of the upper may have different braided configurations. For example, higher braid densities may be used in specific areas of the footwear to provide additional structural support or compression. Also, strands of a different material may be incorporated in different regions of the braided upper to provide specific properties to the footwear in those areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: ROBERT M. BRUCE
  • Publication number: 20190098956
    Abstract: A pointe shoe combines enhanced impact protection for the toes of a dancer provided by at least one viscoelastic polymer layer, with resistance to moisture degradation of internal structural components of the pointe shoe provided by two surrounding layers of silicone that present a moisture barrier against perspiration. The pointe shoe includes a tip portion, front portion, right side portion, and left side portion having an outer fabric layer; an outer silicone layer bonded to the outer fabric layer presenting an outer moisture barrier; a paper mache layer, attached to the silicone layer; a viscoelastic urethane polymer layer, attached to the paper mache layer, to evenly spread impact of pointed toes of the dancer; an inner silicone layer, attached to the viscoelastic urethane polymer layer, the inner silicone layer presenting an inner moisture barrier to protect at least the paper mache layer from moisture; and an inner breathable fabric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Sandra Allison Blunkall
  • Publication number: 20190098957
    Abstract: A sophisticated air bladder that functions as an arch support of the foot that can be adjusted, a multitude of times as needed, by the user. The bladder is constructed so the air that provides the support is directed and corralled to the areas of the foot where support is typically needed and desired and will be maintained throughout weight bearing activities of the user. It is also versatile and can be used with any type of footwear, insole, orthotic or just a strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Lance Rozanski
  • Publication number: 20190098958
    Abstract: One or more aspects of the present disclosure provide components for an article of manufacture, having a film with an optical element that imparts a structural color to the component. The present disclosure also provide methods for making components with the films and optical element, and articles of manufacture including the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jennifer Bee, Jeremy Gantz, Kim Kovel
  • Publication number: 20190098959
    Abstract: A plastic composition includes a polymer component. The polymer component includes an ethylene-vinyl (EVA) copolymer, a first ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a hardness ranging from 55 Shore A to 60 Shore A measured according to ASTM D2240, a second ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a hardness ranging from 85 Shore A to 90 Shore A measured according to ASTM D2240, and polypropylene (PP). The plastic product made from the composition has a loss factor ratio of tan ?(?20° C.) to tan ?(40° C.) at a frequency of 10 Hz, which ranges from 2.5 to 3.8. A midsole and a method of producing the midsole are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Hung MA, Huang-Chieh WU, Yi-Kai CHEN, Ming-Ju YEN, Chih-Hao TSENG, Chia-Hao CHANG
  • Publication number: 20190098960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite sports article. The composite sports article includes: a first component and a second component which was produced by means of an additive manufacturing technique. The first component and the second component are bonded to each other by a first bonding agent and there is a form-fitted bond between the first bonding agent and the second component and/or the first component and the second component are bonded to each other in a form-fitted manner via a first bonding agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Matthias WEISSKOPF, Maximilian Philipp KURTZ
  • Publication number: 20190098961
    Abstract: A method of making a knitted shoe includes the steps of: (A) preparing a tube main body having opposite first and second openings; (B) closing the first opening to form a front joined part; (C) cutting an oval shaped opening in the tube main body and closing the same to form a side joined part proximate to the front joined part; (D) preparing and sleeving a three-dimensional rigid foam sleeve on a shoe last; (E) adhering the tube main body to an outer surface of the foam sleeve so as to form a tubular knitted upper; (F) placing the shoe last in an oven for heating; (G) removing the shoe last from the oven; (H) adhering a sole to a bottom side of the tubular knitted upper; and (I) removing the shoe last from the tubular knitted upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Chung-Tang Chang
  • Publication number: 20190098962
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to therapeutic footwear such as sandals, conventional shoes, and corrective inserts that may be inserted into conventional shoes. Specifically, the therapeutic footwear may be used for maintaining, correcting, or repositioning the great toe to decrease pressure on the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint or bunion. Additional therapeutic features may include spreading of the wearer's toes, supporting the wearer's arch to control excessive pronation, and providing sustained heel cord stretch at rest, during ambulation, pedicure, and before, during, or after medical treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Chele Suzanne Heid
  • Publication number: 20190098963
    Abstract: A tensioning system for an article of footwear includes a motor, a reel member in communication with the motor, and a lace, the reel member comprising a shaft including a central axis running from a first end to a second end and at least three flanges disposed along the shaft. A center flange of the at least three flanges includes an aperture extending through the center flange from a first face to a second face of the center flange, the aperture aligned with the central axis. A portion of the lace extends through the aperture in the center flange to interconnect the lace with the reel member and the lace is configured to be wound around portions of the shaft disposed on opposite sides of the center flange when the tensioning system is in a tightened condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
  • Publication number: 20190098964
    Abstract: A device kit including a strap implement operable for strapping, wrapping, or organizing capabilities for multi-purpose needs. A plurality of strap hole portions is disposed along a length of the strap implement. A cutting section is disposed between a predetermined length of the strap implement, in which the cutting section comprises a longer distance between two strap hole portions where the two strap hole portions are spread out further, wherein the cutting section is configured to allow a strap implement to be cut into smaller pieces. An anchoring implement is configured for linking two or more strap implements through at least one of the plurality of strap holes, in which the anchoring implement comprises attachment points configured as hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Kent Gaddy
  • Publication number: 20190098965
    Abstract: An apparel altering device and a method of using the same is provided. The apparel altering device has a spacer spacing apart a first and second portions. A user interested in altering an article of clothing, may gather or bunch excess material thereof to form a sack, which communicates via an opening to the remaining portion of the material. Before or after the user urges the second portion into the cavity portion defined by the formed sack, an elastic band can choke a neck portion of the sack against the spacer, whereby the article of clothing is taken in or otherwise altered, while the second portion protrudes outside the sack in a manner akin to a fashion accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Elizabeth Katherine Hatfield
  • Publication number: 20190098966
    Abstract: A garment assembly including a first garment portion having an outer perimeter, a second garment portion, and a first fastener. The first fastener is positioned on the first garment portion and configured to removably attach the first garment portion to the second garment portion. The first fastener has a base portion that extends entirely about the outer perimeter. The first fastener further has an extension portion that overlaps with at least part of the base portion in a radial direction but is axially spaced apart from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Richard H. Harris, Alysha Lynn Gray, Kathryn Ann York
  • Publication number: 20190098967
    Abstract: A hook comprising a body having a first coil on a first end and a second coil on a second end. The coils may be spirals curving in opposite directions. The body may be constructed of filament, such as metal wire, and may be hypoallergenic. The coils may be disposed on opposite ends of the body. An aperture may be disposed on the lower side of the body, and may be defined by a loop. A base may interface with the aperture, the interfacing base configured to interface on one side with the body and interface with a jewelry on the opposite side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Eleven Graces, LLC
    Inventor: Lisa Kelley
  • Publication number: 20190098968
    Abstract: A magnetic necklace mount for a camera or mobile device is described. A magnetic necklace pendant for a camera or mobile device that allows the user the ability to attach, break-a-way and re-attach the device magnetically. The magnetic necklace holder includes a pendant of any shape with a cavity formed from an inject-able material which houses a magnet. The magnetic pendant attaches to the device by an accompanying plate that is of ferromagnetic material that includes a double sided adhesive pad that is attached to the camera or mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander David Quintero, David Arnul Quintero
  • Publication number: 20190098969
    Abstract: A wearable fluorescent article of adornment with ultraviolet radiation source of excitation is described. At least one ultraviolet light emitting source can irradiate a fluorescent material with ultraviolet radiation. The fluorescent material can generate fluorescent light in response to excitation of the fluorescent material with ultraviolet radiation emitted from the at least one ultraviolet light emitting source. The article of adornment can transmit the fluorescent light generated from the fluorescent material while absorbing the ultraviolet radiation. A control unit can control irradiation of the fluorescent material with the at least one ultraviolet light emitting source, while a power supply component can power the at least one ultraviolet light emitting source and/or the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlton Gibson, Alexander Dobrinsky
  • Publication number: 20190098970
    Abstract: A jewelry apparatus comprises a chain and a decorative element having an opening disposed along an axis for slidably receiving the chain. The decorative element comprises a first portion, a second portion and at least two supporting members. The second portion is spaced in relation to the first portion on opposed sides of the opening. A first ornamental surface and a second ornamental surface are disposed in opposed outwardly facing directions relative to each other along a transverse axis. The two supporting members connect the first and second portions and are disposed on opposed sides of the longitudinal opening. The decorative element is free to rotate about the longitudinal axis between a first position in which the first ornamental surface faces outwardly from the user when worn by the user and a second position in which the second ornamental surface faces outwardly from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Loren W. Stein
  • Publication number: 20190098971
    Abstract: Uniqueness: A convenience and security device that wraps around cane fastens with Velcro on both ends. Has pockets on exterior, handy for men who wish to eliminate bulky wallets and women who want to eliminate purses while visiting establishments where there is no space, holder, or extra chair to rest a purse or other objects. Cane Wrap storage compartments eliminate the hassle of juggling purses and/or keys along with cane and irritating pocket wallet bulge. Wrap, has an anti-slide stopper, pockets keep items discrete and safer, remains in view. Walker Saddle Bag is removable, with anti-slide strip, not made onto walker but has that option by being sewn on to attach. Has pockets, saddlebag is lightweight, can be used on other stable or mobile objects, i.e., bikes, wheelchairs, motorcycles, motorbikes, chairs, and baby chairs, can flap over recliners and sofas and flap over tables with towel bars or any bar in any room and be used for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Leola Brantley
  • Publication number: 20190098972
    Abstract: A shopping basket includes a main basket body configured to store a product therein and a bottom part attached to the main basket body to open and close a lower opening of the main basket body. When the bottom part closes the lower opening, the main basket body and the bottom part constitute an internal space which is surrounded by the main basket body and the bottom part and which communicates with the upper opening and the lower opening, and allow the internal space to store the product therein. When the bottom part opens the lower opening, the lower opening allows the product to be taken out of the internal space through the lower opening. When moving a product to a container, a user is not required to lift and take out the products one by one from an upper opening of the shopping basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Junichi MUTOH, Masatomo KITADA, Yoshihiko MATSUKAWA, Tohru NAKAMURA, Tatsuya MIYAZAKI