Patents Issued in April 16, 2020
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Publication number: 20200113212Abstract: The invention related to a processed edible product comprising a complex of at least one antimicrobial compound and a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation. The invention further relates to a method for producing a processed edible product comprising a complex of at least one antimicrobial compound and a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation, to a method for preventing spoilage of a processed edible product, and to a method of preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of fungi, bacteria and/or viruses on a processed edible product. The invention additionally relates to a use of a complex of a antimicrobial compound and a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation for preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of fungi, bacteria and/or viruses on a processed edible product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jacobus Stark, Wilhelmus Maria van der Krieken, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans
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Publication number: 20200113213Abstract: The invention comprises various embodiments of processes by which cookable food product may be prepared and the consumable product that may be made through the uses of those processes. Advantageously, a food product may be made through the processes that is lower starch and more nutritious than food product made through conventional food processes. The system and methods may be used to make a cookable food product and a consumable food product from plantain or another type of starchy fruit or vegetable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Thelma OVIASU
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Publication number: 20200113214Abstract: Systems and methods for forming vegetable product food holders. The method may include placing a first layer of vegetable product into a mold and forming the first layer of vegetable product to the mold. The method may also include various other steps. For example, the method may include placing a second layer of vegetable product into the mold and forming the second layer of vegetable product to the mold. For example, the method may include perforating the first layer of vegetable product while under within the mold, and/or chilling the first layer of vegetable product while inside the mold. The method may include increasing the flexibility of the vegetable product prior to insertion into the mold by perforating the vegetable product using an array of prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Arthur Roldan
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Publication number: 20200113215Abstract: The invention includes an all-natural dairy-based sugar substitute composition including a dairy-derived ingredient, a high-potency sweetening ingredient, and a flavor-balancing ingredient, and optionally including a grain hull ingredient, that can be used to replace sugar in any food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Ori HOFMEKLER
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Publication number: 20200113216Abstract: Provided is a taste improver having an exceptional effect for improving the taste of a high-intensity sweetener, or a method for improving the taste. The present invention provides a taste improver for a high-intensity sweetener, the taste improver having, as an active ingredient, an oxidized oil and fat having a peroxide value of 15 to 180 and including 10% by mass to 100% by mass of milk fat. The present invention also provides a food or drink containing a high-intensity sweetener, the food or drink containing the taste improver. The present invention also provides a method for imparting sweetness and a sweetness-imparting composition, in each of which the oxidized oil and fat is used in combination with a high-intensity sweetener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Misaki TSUJI, Takahiro TOKUCHI, Masahiro INOUE
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Publication number: 20200113217Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide compositions and methods for a sweetener composition comprising stevia leaf extract, stevia glycosides, and/or Luo Han Guo fruit extract. The sweetener composition provides enhanced taste and/or flavor properties as compared to other non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners. The sweetener composition has a reduced aftertaste relative to stevia leaf extract and/or purified steviol glycoside. The sweetener composition may be formulated into any edible sweetened substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: JAMES AND CAROL MAY FAMILY, LLLPInventors: Venkata Sai Prakash Chaturvedula, Michael Perry May, James A. May
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Publication number: 20200113218Abstract: The present invention relates to a savoury concentrate comprising: a. at least 30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of an oil phase comprising liquid oil; b. 3-30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of an edible salt; c. 1-50 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of savoury taste giving ingredients; d. up to 10 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of water; and e. expanded gelatinized starch particles; wherein the expanded gelatinized starch particles are dispersed in the oil phase in a concentration of 0.5 to 35 wt. %, by weight of the combined weight of the liquid oil and the gelatinized starch particles. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the savoury concentrate and to a process for preparing a ready-to-eat savoury product using the savoury concentrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Leonardus Marcus Flendrig, Hendrikus Theodorus Wilhelmus Maria van der Hijden, Marc Lemmers, Winfried Sailer
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Publication number: 20200113219Abstract: An opacity modifying agent in particulate form comprising a starch, a dextrin, an optional film former, and an optional binder is disclosed herein. Also provided is an opacity modifying suspension comprising the opacity modifying agent and a liquid. The opacity modifying agent or suspension can be added to edible products to provide increased opacity. Methods of producing the opacity modifying agent are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Michael Charles Jelavich, Gale Denise Myers, Andreas Klingenberg
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Publication number: 20200113220Abstract: The present invention provides a compound for use in reducing liver fat in a subject, wherein the compound is selected from: (i) (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate; (ii) an ester of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate; and (iii) an oligomer obtainable by polymerising (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate moieties; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The compound is particularly useful in subjects suffering from a fatty liver. The compound can be used to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic steatohepatitis (ASH) or non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Kieran CLARKE
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Publication number: 20200113221Abstract: A juicer combines a juice extracting arrangement for providing extracted juice and a centrifuge unit for separating a juice component of the extracted juice from a foam component of the extracted juice. An output gate of the centrifuge unit allows the passage of the juice component to an outlet. In this way, the outlet has reduced (or eliminated) foam content, which is appreciated by users.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Juergen HOLZBAUER, Christian MIKULA, Thomas OTTI
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Publication number: 20200113222Abstract: High Specific Mechanical Energy extruder screw assemblies (14, 88, 98) and complete extruders (10, 86, 96) are provided, which include wide-flight intermediate screw sections (104) having axial flight widths greater than the flight widths of the inlet and outlet screw sections (102, 106) on opposite sides of the intermediate sections (104). The intermediate sections (104) provide increased friction and shear serving to enhance the SMEs imparted to comestible food materials during processing thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Wenger Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Marc L. Wenger, Philip B. Wiltz
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Publication number: 20200113223Abstract: A flavouring apparatus for coating product in flavouring is provided. The apparatus comprises a flavouring receptacle configured for receiving a portion of product and a dose of flavouring. The flavouring receptacle comprises an open first end arranged to receive the portion of product in use, a peripheral sidewall at least partly defining a flavouring volume extending from the first end of the flavouring receptacle, the flavouring volume for receiving the portion of product and dose of flavouring, and an ejecting member movable relative to the peripheral sidewall through the flavouring volume towards the first end for ejecting a flavoured portion of product out of the flavouring volume through the first end of the flavouring receptacle. The apparatus comprises a drive system configured to rotate at least the peripheral sidewall of the flavouring receptacle so as to cause mixing of the portion of product and the dose of flavouring in the flavouring volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Lee VINE
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Publication number: 20200113224Abstract: A method for identifying and removing tissue from a food product that includes generating a three-dimensional model of a food product using a scanner and mapping the three-dimensional model onto the food product. The method also includes scanning the food product such that cross-sectional scanning images are generated based on the model, and, for each cross-sectional scanning image, determining a maximum thickness of the model and identifying a corresponding estimated tissue point, by using an identification method based on suitable characteristics of the food product model. The method includes fitting a curve to the estimated tissue points and generating a cut path based on the fitted curve, wherein the cut path defines an area of unwanted tissue that includes the estimated tissue points. The method further includes cutting the food product along the cut path, thereby, removing the area of unwanted tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: MP Equipment, LLCInventor: ERNEST MERRILL
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Publication number: 20200113225Abstract: The invention provides an smokeless tobacco composition adapted for oral use, the composition including a tobacco material and an effervescent material. The effervescent material includes an acid component and a base component, wherein the acid component includes a triprotic acid such as citric acid and at least one additional acid. The invention also provides a method for making a smokeless tobacco composition that involves first forming a granulation mixture, granulating the granulation mixture, and then blending the resulting granules with further blending components. Thereafter, the material can be formed into a predetermined shape, such as by compression or extrusion. The acid component of the effervescent material is divided into two portions, the first portion added to the granulation mixture and the remaining portion added during the blending step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Eric Taylor Hunt, Darrell Eugene Holton, JR., Frank Kelley St. Charles
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Publication number: 20200113226Abstract: The apparatus for shaping substantially flat continuous material comprises a shaping device for gathering substantially flat continuous material transverse to a longitudinal direction of the continuous material to form a gathered continuous material. The apparatus further comprises a cooling device for cooling the gathered continuous material. The shaping device and the cooling device are combined such as to immediately cool the gathered continuous material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Stefano Zappoli, Gianni Caprini, Michele Pagnoni
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Publication number: 20200113227Abstract: A non-combustible tobacco article for use in conjunction with a heat source to produce an inhalable aerosol includes at least one tobacco derived portion, at least one distal filter portion and at least one mouth-end filter portion held together in an overwrap; the complete article having a compressibility factor in the longitudinal axis of <10%.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: ELucid8 Holdings Ltd.Inventors: David Mclaughlin, Jason Hopps
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Publication number: 20200113228Abstract: A disclosed system for channeling tobacco smoke from a user comprises an inner tube received into an outer tube to channel tobacco smoke from a cigarette. The inner tube comprises a seal between an overlap end of the inner tube and an overlap end of the outer tube. A mouthpiece receives the cigarette and a one-way valve defines at least one hole for an opposing air flow against an inner diaphragm based on a depression by the user's mouth on the cigarette and on the mouthpiece. The system additionally includes a pneumatic pump comprising the inner tube, the outer tube, the seal and a pump interface attached to a portion of the outer tube. The pump interface includes a connector to further channel the tobacco smoke. The system furthermore comprises a chamber including the mouthpiece and a segment of the inner tube, the chamber configured to completely enclose the cigarette.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Kenneth R. Zuver
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Publication number: 20200113229Abstract: A cigarette paper dispenser comprising a structure foldable between a first and second configuration, the first configuration forming a tray; and the second configuration forming a pouch for carriage of a rolled cigarette.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Thomas Barry
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Publication number: 20200113230Abstract: An electronic cigarette device having a disposable tank are described. The disposable tank may have a sealed liquid chamber, an atomizer element and a tank well.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Ruben Hector Perez, Alexander Basile, Alan Crawford
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Publication number: 20200113231Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
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Publication number: 20200113232Abstract: A cartridge for selective delivery of aerosol precursor compositions includes a housing, and a reservoir disposed within the housing and defining three chambers each having an aerosol precursor composition therein. The reservoir is in fluid communication with an aerosol forming arrangement configured to form an aerosol from any of the aerosol precursor compositions. A selector defines one or more dispensing selectively aligned with one or more of the three chambers, such that the aerosol precursor composition disposed within each of the three chambers is capable of being dispensed therefrom through the selectively aligned dispensing ports to the aerosol forming arrangement. The cartridge further includes a flow tube extending longitudinally through a central axis of the reservoir and the selector so that each of the three chambers is arranged circumferentially around the flow tube, the flow tube being disposed so that the formed aerosol is transported through the flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Alfred Charles Bless, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Stephen Benson Sears, Joseph Dominique, Jared Aller, Jason M. Short
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Publication number: 20200113233Abstract: Smoking articles, and methods for forming such smoking articles, such as an electronic smoking article, are provided. An exemplary smoking article comprises a control body portion having a control body engagement end, and having a first control component therein. A cartridge body portion includes a cartridge body engagement end configured to removably engage the control body engagement end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further includes a consumable arrangement comprising at least an aerosol precursor composition and at least one heating element operably engaged therewith, and a second control component. At least the consumable arrangement is configured to be in communication with the first control component upon engagement between the cartridge body and control body portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Stephen Benson Sears, Timothy Brian Nestor, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Steven Lee Alderman, Michael Ryan Galloway, Quentin Paul Guenther, JR., Frederic Philippe Ampolini, Raymond C. Henry, JR., Allen Michael East
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Publication number: 20200113234Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a mouthpiece housing, a blocking element, and a cartridge. The mouthpiece housing has an upstream end, a downstream end, and a mouthpiece cavity. The blocking element is secured within the mouthpiece cavity. The cartridge is positioned at the upstream end of the mouthpiece housing, the cartridge including an upstream end, a downstream end, a first compartment, and a second compartment. The downstream end of the cartridge abuts an upstream end of the blocking element. The cartridge is rotatable with respect to the blocking element from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the blocking element obstructs first and second air outlets of the first and second compartments respectively. In the second position, the first and second air outlets are in fluid communication with the mouthpiece cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Veronique PATORET
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Publication number: 20200113235Abstract: A shisha consumable cartridge includes a housing having an exterior surface sized and shaped for operable insertion into a shisha device. The cartridge further includes a first chamber in the housing; a first aerosol-generating substrate in the first chamber; a second chamber in the housing and adjacent to the first chamber. A second aerosol-generating substrate in the second chamber. The compositions of the first aerosol-generating substrate and the second aerosol-generating substrate may be the same or different. The first chamber defines a first fresh air inlet and an opposing first aerosol outlet, such that, in use, fresh air entering the first fresh air inlet carries aerosol generated from through the first aerosol outlet. The second chamber defines a second fresh air inlet and an opposing second aerosol outlet, such that, in use, fresh air entering the second fresh air inlet carries aerosol generated from through the second aerosol outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Felix Fernando, Michael Paton, David Cross, Eva Saade Latorre, Terence John Wilby
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Publication number: 20200113236Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette includes an upper cover assembly, a base assembly, and an atomizer head. The upper cover assembly includes an inner lining member defining a positioning hole and a first sliding groove, the first sliding groove includes a translational groove and a rotation groove in communication with the translational groove, the position hole is parallel to the translational groove, and a connecting member defines a first liquid intake hole in communication with the liquid storage chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Weihua QIU
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Publication number: 20200113237Abstract: An exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. The processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. The memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Barry S. SMITH, Douglas A. BURTON
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Publication number: 20200113238Abstract: A cover for a vape pen has a cylindrical body having a closed and an open end, a length substantially shorter than a vape pen to be covered, an outside diameter, and an inside diameter greater than an outside diameter and dimensions of a mouthpiece of the vape pen to be covered, a pocket clip affixed to the outside diameter, aligned in a direction of the length of the cylindrical body, and directed such that in use the closed end of the cylindrical body is uppermost, and an insert affixed to the inside diameter of the cylindrical body, around a circumference of the inside diameter, the insert presenting a plurality of flexible protuberances each of a length less than a radius of the cylindrical body, with each directed radially inward from the inside diameter of the cylindrical body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: James Morningstar
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Publication number: 20200113239Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices and cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. The cartridge comprises a mouthpiece having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the mouthpiece having an exit portal defined therethrough, a tank defining a proximal end and a closed distal end, the tank being configured to contain a liquid composition that includes a distinctive characteristic, and a heater configured to heat the liquid composition. The distal end of the mouthpiece is configured to engage the proximal end of the tank, and when the cartridge is coupled with the aerosol delivery device at least one feature of the cartridge, or at least one feature of the control device, or at least one feature of both the cartridge and the control device, provides a visual indication of a color associated with the distinctive characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jared Aller, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Sean A. Daugherty, Michael Ryan Galloway, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Thomas Michael McKeon
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Publication number: 20200113240Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vaporization systems and interchangeable elements forming such systems. In particular, a plurality of control devices may be interchangeably combined with one or more cartridges to provide an overall vaporization system that provide customizable vaporization characteristics for a consumer. The vaporization system further can include at least one external connection device for charging and/or data communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jared Aller, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Michael Ryan Galloway
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Publication number: 20200113241Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomizing assembly; and a battery assembly. The atomizing assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomizing assembly includes a mouthpiece, a plug, an e-liquid storage tank, an atomizing core, a seal ring adapting to seal the atomizing core, and a first fixed seat adapting to fix the atomizing core. The atomizing core includes a first end and a second end. The seal ring is disposed on the first end of the atomizing core, and the first fixed seat sleeves the second end of the atomizing core. The e-liquid storage tank includes a cavity, and the seal ring, the atomizing core, and the first fixed seat are disposed in the cavity of the e-liquid storage tank. The plug is disposed on the e-liquid storage tank, and the mouthpiece is connected to the e-liquid storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200113242Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control device that includes an outer housing defining a cartridge receiving chamber, and further includes a power source and a control component, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece, a tank, a heating assembly, and a bottom cap. The mouthpiece defines an exit portal in an end thereof, and the tank is configured to contain a liquid composition therein. The cartridge is configured to be removably coupled with the receiving chamber of the control device, and the heating assembly defines a vaporization chamber and is configured to heat the liquid composition to generate an aerosol. An inlet airflow is defined by a gap between the cartridge and the control device that originates at an interface between an outer peripheral surface the mouthpiece and control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Sean A. Daugherty, Jared Aller, Michael Ryan Galloway, Justin Holt, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
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Publication number: 20200113243Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. In some implementations, the aerosol delivery device may comprise a control device and a cartridge having a mouthpiece portion and a tank portion with respective proximal and distal ends, the tank portion being configured to contain a liquid composition, and the cartridge further including a liquid transport element and an atomizing member. At least a portion of the liquid transport element may be positioned proximate the atomizing member, and at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned proximate the distal end of the mouthpiece portion. In other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned above the proximal end of the tank portion. In still other implementations, at least a portion of the atomizing member may be positioned between the proximal end of the tank portion and the distal end of the tank portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum, Thomas Michael McKeon, Zachary Hy Burchman
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Publication number: 20200113244Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control device that includes an outer housing defining a cartridge receiving chamber, and further includes a power source and a control component, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece, a tank, a heating assembly, and a bottom cap. The mouthpiece defines an exit portal in an end thereof, and the tank is configured to contain a liquid composition therein. The cartridge is configured to be removably coupled with the receiving chamber of the control device, and the heating assembly defines a vaporization chamber and is configured to heat the liquid composition to generate an aerosol. The heating assembly comprises a substantially planar heating member and a liquid transport element, wherein the heating member is installed in a bowed orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Charles Jacob Novak, III, Sean A. Daugherty, Jared Aller, Michael Ryan Galloway, Justin Holt, Matthew Joel Nettenstrom, Steven Michael Schennum
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Publication number: 20200113245Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having at least one inner container that is configured to hold a vaporizable material, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the reservoir housing and including at least one wicking element configured to draw the vaporizable material from the at least one inner container to the vaporization chamber to be vaporized by a heating element, in which the at least one inner container is substantially sealed to the at least one wicking element, and wherein the at least one inner container is configured to collapse as the vaporizable material is withdrawn therefrom. Vaporizer devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Christopher J. Rosser, Simon J. Smith, James P. Westley
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Publication number: 20200113246Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a cartridge assembly and a pen assembly. The cartridge assembly includes a mouthpiece assembly and a bracket cartridge assembly. The mouthpiece assembly includes a mouthpiece component defining a mouthpiece opening and an outer housing defining a vapor outlet and including a recessed sidewall portion. The pen assembly includes a pen housing and a bracket assembly configured to engage with the bracket cartridge assembly of the cartridge assembly such that a temperature of a coil of a wick assembly of the cartridge assembly may be increased such that a carrier material disposed near the coil may be vaporized by the coil. When the cartridge assembly is engaged with the pen housing, the recessed sidewall portion of the outer housing and an inner surface of the pen housing form a fluid path from the vapor outlet to the mouthpiece opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Mladen BARBARIC, Kisae KIM, Sungmoon KIM, Bong Geun KIM
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Publication number: 20200113247Abstract: A shirt construction having a shirt with a surface extending between a neck opening and a waist opening, at least a first attachment member disposed on the surface of the shirt, a mask having an elastic member for securing the mask about a person's head, and a second attachment member provided with the mask, the second attachment member being configured to cooperate with the first attachment member in order to secure the mask to the surface of the shirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Joseph S. Esses
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Publication number: 20200113248Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable garment and methods for preventing fungal type infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Galina Podolskiy
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Publication number: 20200113249Abstract: The present invention provides a body support binder (100) for correcting diastasis recti and pubic symphasis separation adapted to encircle and support abdomen and thigh regions. The body support binder comprises a front section (104) and a rear section (102) and a removable fastener affixed to a fastener panel (106) on the front side characterized in that the rear section (102) having at least two stretching directions preferably crosswise and lengthwise and the front section (104) stretches in one direction preferably from selvedge to selvedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Aznizah Binti Zainal Abidin, Fareen Shazli Bin Ali
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Publication number: 20200113250Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new bra assembly that allows for the fashionable fit of two or more bra sized wearers in a single bra sized garment. The present disclosure also provides for a bra assembly that enables wearers with different cup sizes, as well as many different underband sizes, to comfortable fit into the same bra sized garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: GLOBAL TRADEMARKS, LLCInventors: Mark WALDMAN, Ruth GORDON, Lisa BUTLER
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Publication number: 20200113251Abstract: A device for providing protection to an individual when non-ambulatory and in inclement weather, the device comprising a garment that the individual can step into and that is nonambulatory, the garment having a hoodie, a cape, sleeves, hand covers, a plate and one or more fasteners about the plate and a portable bin that is attached to the bottom portion of the garment and that receives and houses the garment when the garment is not donned by the individual, the portable bin having one or more fasteners about the top edge of the portable bin that fasten to the fasteners that are about the plate of the garment, thereby permitting the portable bin to house the garment and secure the garment therein so that the garment can be easily transported.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Jenna J. Burris
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Publication number: 20200113252Abstract: A male swimming trunk is disclosed. A waistband coupled to a front portion and a back portion for a male person; wherein the front portion includes a sealable opening portion on an inside of the male swimming trunk, wherein the sealable opening portion is in front of a genitalia area of the male person; the sealable opening portion is configured to receive a cup to cover up the genitalia area of the male person, wherein the cup is configured to keep the genitalia area of the male person from being exposed; and the cup includes a small hole to receive a bright colored string that is coupled to the male swimming trunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Sean Carter
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Publication number: 20200113253Abstract: A detachable protective pad may attach to an article of clothing and allow a person to work comfortably for long periods of time. It may be used in various applications to protect various body regions such as knees or elbows, from abrasions, discomfort, and moisture, or other risks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Bradley Morris
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Publication number: 20200113254Abstract: A player protection device for protecting at least a portion of a player. The protection device comprises a protective surface configured to protect at least a portion of a body part of the player. The protection device also comprises a shield insert configured to be removably attached to the protective surface. The protective surface is configured to receive the shield insert and retain the shield insert thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Tyler Eugene COLVIN
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Publication number: 20200113255Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved joint pad assembly, which includes a socket assembly that is canted and is configured to distribute an applied force to a lateral edge surface of the socket assembly. The socket assembly is asymmetrical in design and includes an aperture that is offset from the joint it is configured to receive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Greg Vescovi
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Publication number: 20200113256Abstract: A respiratory half mask having a respiratory half mask body with a basic part for covering the mouth of the wearer and two side fields, which are situated opposite one another and are fixed in a folded-over position to the basic part for receiving a head holding portion on the wearer upon forming head holding portion receptacles. The respiratory half mask body includes a nose part fixedly connected to the basic part and foldable between a nose part wearing position and a nose part storing position and including at least two nose part part-recesses. The respiratory half mask body includes a chin part fixedly connected to the basic part and foldable between a chin part wearing position and a chin part storing position and comprising chin part part-recesses. The part-recesses serve for preventing the folded-over side fields fixing to the chin part and nose part upon fixing the side fields to the basic part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Wolf WAGNER
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Publication number: 20200113257Abstract: An adaptable protective garment is configured to be donned by a user to cover and identify a sensitive portion of the user. The adaptable protective garment broadly includes an outer garment layer, an inner garment layer, and exposed indicia. The outer garment layer covers the sensitive portion when the garment is donned. At least one of the garment layers defines an interior pocket that is covered by the outer garment layer when the garment is donned so as to be hidden from view. The exposed indicia is secured to the exterior surface of the outer garment layer and is viewable when the garment is donned. The exposed indicia is located adjacent the interior pocket to visibly identify the location of the interior pocket along the exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Carol Winner
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Publication number: 20200113258Abstract: A workwear unit for detecting, documenting, analyzing, monitoring and/or teaching processes includes a portable control system, at least one functional module connected with the portable control system, and which comprises at least a sensor module and a peripheral device, and at least a glove fastening the portable control system and the functional module to a user's body. The portable control system and the sensor module form a structural unit connected with the glove. The sensor module has a barcode scanner fastened to the back of a hand. The peripheral device has an electrical release which is arranged outside on an index finger of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Paul Guenther, Jonas Girardet, Thomas Kirchner, Alexander Grots
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Publication number: 20200113259Abstract: A ring-shaped member is arranged for engaging with an opening of a glove to form a circumferential trough around the opening of the glove. A glove and a method of manufacturing a glove comprise a conical collar forming a circumferential trough around the opening of the glove and where the collar comprises such ring-shaped member. The ring-shaped member comprises a first annular portion of a conical shape, a second annular portion of a conical shape, and a central annular portion in between the first and the second annular portions. The ring-shaped member is foldable about the central portion to attain a folded configuration wherein the second annular portion is folded down to lie essentially alongside the first annular portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Jan Erik Vest HANSEN
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Publication number: 20200113260Abstract: A pair of 3-digit/3-pocket gambling machine gloves to enhance the use of the index finger and middle finger in a shared pocket as a combined force when pressing gambling machine buttons while protecting the thumb and all fingers from residue acquired by players when pressing buttons, touching handles, coins, game cards, snacking, and engaging in multiple machine usage having a first pocket to receive the thumb and second pocket to receive the index finger and middle finger, and a third pocket to receive the ring finger and little finger with a diagonal hemline whereby the thumb side shaped edging serves as an aid in dressing the hand with various materials used of light weight stretchable anti-static fabrics and a combination of other lightweight materials providing size variations and colors. A 2-digital/2-pocket alternative is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Lee Y. Shigaki
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Publication number: 20200113261Abstract: A unitary sleeved partial undershirt may be configured to be worn as an outer garment or beneath an outer garment. The partial undershirt may include tubular first and second sleeves of at least 12 inches in length, each having tubular construction that is void of any fastener. The first and second sleeves may be sized to conform to contours of arms of the wearer along the lengths of the first and second sleeves. The partial undershirt may additionally include a yoke including a front yoke portion, a back yoke portion, an undershirt neck edge defining an undershirt neck opening, and an undershirt torso opening edge defining an undershirt torso opening. The yoke may extend continuously and non-separably between the sleeves, and the front or the back regions of the yoke may be adapted to not extend below a transverse plane generally corresponding to the diaphragm of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Donald P. Bushby, Josefina Perez Pacaon