Patents Issued in September 3, 2020
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Publication number: 20200275699Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating device including a power source; and a cartridge removably coupled to the device, the cartridge including a liquid storage portion including a housing having an open end and containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a substantially flat heater assembly fixed to the open end of the housing and including an electrical heating element arranged in a curved manner and configured to heat the substrate to form an aerosol, and a capillary material disposed in contact with the heating element and being configured to convey the substrate to the heating element, the liquid storage portion being disposed at a first side of the assembly and an airflow channel at a second side of the assembly, the airflow channel defining an airflow path over the assembly and configured to convey the aerosol, and the power source being configured to supply power to the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Ihar ZINOVIK, Oleg MIRONOV, Keethan Dasnavis FERNANDO
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Publication number: 20200275700Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a liquid storage portion including a housing containing a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the housing having an open end; and a fluid-permeable heater assembly including: an electrical heating element configured to heat the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, the electrical heating element including a planar filament arrangement having one or more electrically conductive filaments, an electrically insulating substrate including a ceramic material and having a planar attachment face, the filament arrangement disposed in contact with the planar attachment face, and connectors arranged at opposite ends of the electrical heating element and forming two separate electrical contacts configured to apply power to the filament arrangement, the fluid-permeable heater assembly being arranged over the open end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Rui BATISTA, Jean-Marc Widmer, Jens Ulrik POULSEN
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Publication number: 20200275701Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer having a coil-less heating element having a heating section, two leads electrically connected to the heating section, and a liquid guiding structure. The liquid guiding structure includes two pads, a first pad and a second pad sandwiching at least a portion of the heating section. A gasket may be placed between a liquid supply and the first pad such that liquid is conducted from the liquid supply to the first pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Fucheng YU, Zhuoran LI
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Publication number: 20200275702Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a liquid storage portion including a container configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and defining an opening at an end thereof; a heater assembly extending across the opening along a plane transverse to a longitudinal axis of the portion and including an arrangement of one or more electrically conductive flat filaments; a capillary material disposed between the portion and the heater assembly and being configured to convey the substrate to the one or more filaments; and conductive contacts, disposed in electrical contact with corresponding contacts of the heater assembly, the portion being disposed at a first side of the heater assembly and a first airflow channel being disposed at a second side of the heater assembly, and the first airflow channel defining an airflow pathway that extends in a direction orthogonal to the plane and to a surface of the capillary material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Oleg MIRONOV, lhar Nikolaevich ZINOVIK, Keethan Dasnavis FERNANDO
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Publication number: 20200275703Abstract: Provided is a battery unit including: a power supply; a detector configured to detect an output voltage of the power supply; a connecting configured to be connectable with a load for atomizing an aerosol source or heating a flavor source; and a controller capable of executing a power supply mode in which electric power is supplied to the load from the power supply. The controller executes a specific control different from the supply of electric power to the load based on am amount of change in the output voltage per a predetermined time period in the power supply mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Manabu TAKEUCHI, Takaya TAKAHASHI, Manabu YAMADA, Hajime FUJITA
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Publication number: 20200275704Abstract: Provided is a battery unit including: a power supply; a detector configured to detect an output voltage of the power supply; a connecting configured to be connectable with a load for atomizing an aerosol source or heating a flavor source; and a controller capable of executing a power supply mode in which electric power is supplied to the load from the power supply. The controller executes a specific control different from the supply of electric power to the load based on am amount of change in the output voltage per a predetermined time period in the power supply mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Manabu TAKEUCHI, Takaya TAKAHASHI, Manabu YAMADA, Hajime FUJITA
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Publication number: 20200275705Abstract: An induction heatable cartridge for use with an induction heating assembly includes a solid vaporisable substance and at least one ring-shaped induction heatable susceptor held within and surrounded by the vaporisable substance. The susceptors are held in position such that, when the cartridge is positioned in an induction circuit in use, different regions of the outer edge of the one or more susceptors are at different distances from the induction circuit to provide different heating characteristics in the different regions. The centres of each of the at least one susceptors are aligned along a common axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: JT International S.A.Inventors: Andrew Robert John Rogan, Mark Gill
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Publication number: 20200275706Abstract: A cartomizer of an electronic vaping device includes a heater circuit which is located adjacent an air passage thereof. The heater circuit includes an electrically resistive heater in electrical communication with a secondary coil. A wick extends across the air passage. The wick is configured to draw pre-vapor formulation from a reservoir toward the heater. The heater is configured to heat the pre-vapor formulation to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor. The cartomizer is connectable to a power supply component which includes a power source in electrical communication with a primary coil. The power supply component is configured to induce sufficient voltage in the secondary coil of the heater circuit such that the secondary coil is configured to heat the heater and vaporize the pre-vapor formulation when the primary coil is powered by the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Edmond J. CADIEUX, Douglas A. BURTON, Patrick J. COBLER, Barry S. SMITH, Peter LIPOWICZ, Kai CAO
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Publication number: 20200275707Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including an electrical power source; an electrical heater; and a power control circuit connected between the power source and the heater, the circuit including a power measuring unit configured to determine a power supplied to the heater from the power source and to output a power measurement voltage proportional to power supplied to the heater, a voltage comparator connected to the power measuring unit and configured to output a voltage difference signal based on a difference between the power measurement voltage and a reference voltage, and a power regulator connected between the power source and the heater and responsive to the voltage difference signal, the power regulator being configured to adjust a current or a voltage supplied to the heater in order to return the voltage difference signal to within a predetermined range or in order to minimize the voltage difference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Jerome Christian COURBAT
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Publication number: 20200275708Abstract: A system for conveying electronic cigarette components, including: a guide including a stopping station; a carriage to slide along the guide; a retaining device for holding a component of an electronic cigarette; and a locking unit for locking the carriage relative to the guide at the stopping station. The locking unit includes: two abutment elements, mounted on the carriage and disposed at a predetermined mutual distance; and an inserting element which is: disposed at the stopping station; shaped such that first and second edges contact the abutment elements, respectively, when the carriage is at the stopping station; movable between a retracted position free from the abutment elements to allow the carriage to slide, and an advanced position contacting the abutment elements to prevent the carriage from sliding. Each abutment element is rotatable about its axis to facilitate movement of the inserting element between the two positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Luca TESTONI, Carlo MORETTI, Paolo DEGLIESPOSTI, Luca LANZARINI, Luca FEDERICI
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Publication number: 20200275709Abstract: An inhaler article (100) includes a body (110) extending along a longitudinal axis (LA) from a mouthpiece end (112) to a distal end (114). A capsule cavity (116) is defined within the body and extends along the longitudinal axis. A mouthpiece air channel (111) extends from the capsule cavity to the mouthpiece end. A boundary element (140) is located between the capsule cavity and the mouthpiece air channel. The boundary element includes at least two concentric rings of apertures (142, 144) fluidly connecting the capsule cavity with the mouthpiece air channel, wherein each of the inner appertures of the inner concentric ring has an open area less than each of the outer apertures of the outer concentric ring of apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Judith Waller, Masja Bertien Mooij
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Publication number: 20200275710Abstract: An inhaler system includes an inhaler article and a piercing article. The piercing article contains a recessed piercing element and is configured to receive a distal end of the inhaler article. The piercing element pierces or punctures a single hole into a capsule contained within the inhaler article when the inhaler article is seated into the piercing article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Judith Waller, Masja Bertien Mooij
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Publication number: 20200275711Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and assemblies for data exchange related to an electronic smoking device and use thereof. A pack for an electronic smoking device comprises: a rechargeable battery for powering the pack; a power interface configured to receive electric power from an external power source to charge the rechargeable battery; a communication interface configured to exchange data with a first external device or network; and a smoking device connector configured to engage the electronic smoking device and provide electric power to the electronic smoking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Jason Healy
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Publication number: 20200275712Abstract: An atomizer with an e-liquid chamber isolated thereof and a suction device using same includes a mouthpiece, a housing and an atomization core with an e-liquid hole thereof. The e-liquid chamber is formed inside the housing and surrounded around the atomization core, and an e-liquid baffle formed between the e-liquid chamber and the atomization core inside the housing. The atomization core or the e-liquid baffle with its installation position within the housing can move in the housing so that the e-liquid baffle can be blocked or staggered from the e-liquid guiding hole. When the e-liquid guiding hole is shielded by the e-liquid baffle, the e-liquid guiding hole disconnects to the e-liquid chamber so that the atomizer is in its initial state. When the e-liquid guiding hole is staggered from the e-liquid baffle, the e-liquid guiding hole is connected with the e-liquid chamber so that the atomizer is in its usage state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: YUCHENG XIAO
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Publication number: 20200275713Abstract: A C-shaped connector is provided for establishing a movable connection between a harness and one or more electrically insulating sleeves that are retained during use on the shoulders of a worker. The harness is configured to grip a portion of the worker and thereby provide better anchoring of the electrical rubber insulating sleeves to the worker. The C-shaped connector is configured to attach the electrical rubber insulating sleeves to a single point on the harness, which allows for an increased range of motion of the sleeves. The C-shaped connector can comprise a band of durable material that is longer than it is wide, and being bent in a first direction along its length and being bent along the same first direction along its width. Fasteners can be formed from or coupled to the band of durable material at each end lengthwise and at or about a midpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Prashant VERMA, Raj Kamal PRASAD, Saji GEORGE
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Publication number: 20200275714Abstract: An impact force dampening and defusing structure includes a plurality of components arranged in a grid array. A component has a three-dimensional geometric shape that includes an impact receiving surface area and an impact defusing surface area. The impact defusing surface area is larger than, and a distance “d” from, the impact receiving surface area. The component includes a material composition and, when an impact force strikes the impact receiving surface area of the component and the impact force dampening and defusing structure is in position to protect a body part, the component contributes to reducing pressure on the body part based on the material composition, the distance “d”, the impact receiving surface area, and the impact defusing surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Timothy W. Markison
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Publication number: 20200275715Abstract: Disclosed is a clothing product including plurality of mutually detachable garments, wherein the mutually detachable garments are coupled together, when being worn in use, by employing coupling arrangement that is included as an integral part of the plurality of mutually detachable garments, and wherein the coupling arrangement is disposed along or at a region of a human body coinciding with natural contour of the human body. Furthermore disclosed is a method of manufacturing a clothing product including plurality of mutually detachable garments, wherein the mutually detachable garments are coupled together, when being worn in use, by employing coupling arrangement, and wherein the coupling arrangement is disposed along or at a region of human body coinciding with natural contour of the human body, wherein the method includes manufacturing the plurality of mutually detachable garments; and including the coupling arrangement as an integral part of the plurality of mutually detachable garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Rachel Catherine Beattie
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Publication number: 20200275716Abstract: A grip to be worn on the hands to improve the grip on held equipment, while maintaining sensibility and protecting the skin during activities. The grip includes a shaped sheet and an adhesive layer adhereable to skin. The shaped sheet includes a central portion, between-the-fingers and between-finger-and-wrist appendices extending from a perimeter edge of the central portion. The perimeter edge extends and covers beyond a palm of the hand when applied thereto, with the between-the-fingers appendices adhering around at least one finger and back on the palm of the hand or on the back of the hand and the between-finger-and-wrist adhering to the back of the hand. A removable protective film covers the adhesive layer, and includes a plurality of removable sectors. The sectors can include a central portion subdivided into three or more segments, and the between-the-fingers and between-finger-and-wrist appendices that can be subdivided into two or more segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Ettore Salvatori
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Publication number: 20200275717Abstract: The invention herein relates to a graduation gown, which contains pockets or other means of holding personal items such as a camera or cell phone. Traditional academic or graduation gowns do not provide any means such as pockets for the storage of items, yet they are worn at important ceremonies where individuals naturally want to record or otherwise capture the moment. The inventions herein provide for a means of storing and carrying such personal items. The invention may provide for a specialized gown capable of storing items, and may further include a graduation cap with an area for storing similar items.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Jasmine Dunn
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Publication number: 20200275718Abstract: A multi-segment false eyelash product provides a hybrid solution that combines the long-lasting advantages of professional eyelash extensions with the predictable, consistent look, ease of use, and affordability of single-strip self-applied false eyelashes. The multi-segment false eyelash product enables users to easily and consistently achieve a suitable false-eyelash look, capable of being applied in a short period of time in the comfort of their home, which lasts for days or weeks without having to be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Sima Sharafatdinova
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Publication number: 20200275719Abstract: An electronic motorcycle helmet. The electronic motorcycle helmet includes a helmet having an aperture therein that can receive a head therethrough. A visor is disposed on a front side of the helmet and a display is disposed on an interior surface of the visor. A microprocessor, including a logic that receives a command input directed to one of a plurality of subsystems, toggles the subsystem between an activated state and a deactivated state, and displays a status window on the display corresponding to the subsystem. The plurality of subsystems includes a plurality of cameras disposed about the helmet, wherein each of the cameras is operably connected to the display and can apply a low-light filter for low-light conditions. Other subsystems include a wireless transmitter to wirelessly communicate with an external device, a GPS system, and a battery disposed at a lower edge of the rear side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Bruce Cooke
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Publication number: 20200275720Abstract: The Concussion Reduction Prevention System is a protective helmet and shoulder pad device that may be worn by an athlete, such as a football player, during sports play to reduce the likelihood that the athlete will obtain a concussion. The helmet is large enough to allow the athlete's head to move freely within it. The helmet connects to the pad via a cradle. The cradle includes attachment points along the athlete's shoulders so that impact forces are distributed onto the athlete's shoulders. The pad is reinforced to distribute impact forces from the helmet to the athlete's shoulders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Joel Lee Austin
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Publication number: 20200275721Abstract: A sports helmet (for example a football helmet, lacrosse helmet, hockey helmet, or baseball helmet), has an inflatable liner which includes an integrated, finger-operable air pump. The liner further includes an integrated, finger-operable deflation valve that is separate from the air pump. The pump and deflation valve are operable by respective features which protrude through holes in the helmet shell, which enables the wearer of the helmet to conveniently operate the liner by inflating or deflating it as desired, without any external assistance or accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Kranos IP CorporationInventors: Louis Anthony VANHOUTIN, Vincent R. LONG
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Publication number: 20200275722Abstract: A helmet with an outer shell has a buffer disposed inside the outer shell, a first flow channel positioned between a head of a wearer of the helmet and the buffer, and a second flow channel positioned in a groove formed in the buffer or at a portion where the buffer is partially absent. In the helmet, a heating medium containing at least partially a liquid flows through the first flow channel and the second flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: KYOCERA CorporationInventor: Takeshi HIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20200275723Abstract: A fit system for a helmet can include an adjuster including a width adjustment track, and first and second pods moveably coupled to the width adjustment track with a first and second support arm, the second pod comprising a lateral offset from the first pod. The fit system can further include a dial moveably coupled to the adjustor, such that movement of the dial changes a size of the lateral offset between the first pod and the second pod. The fit system can further include a hanger flexibly coupled to both the first pod and the second pod and adapted to allow for adjustment of the lateral offset between the first pod and the second pod. The hanger can further be adapted to allow for movement of the first pod and the second pod in a direction substantially perpendicular to the lateral offset without movement of the dial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Ben D. Pritz, Samuel J. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20200275724Abstract: A medical garment for use with a helmet, wherein the garment comprises a shell and a transparent face shield configured to define a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The transparent face shield may comprise a tab configured to be at least partially disposed within an alignment channel of the helmet when the medical garment is attached to the helmet to orient the shell relative to the helmet. The tab may also be separate from the transparent face shield and disposed on the shell of the medical garment. The transparent face shield may also comprise an attachment element configured to removably couple with a coupling member of the helmet, wherein the attachment element and coupling member comprise complementary coupling surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Ryan Jefferis, Beau Kidman, Stephen Isham
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Publication number: 20200275725Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective helmet (10) comprising an outer shell (12) and a visor (14) removably coupled to the outer shell (12) by means of a fastening mechanism (20) positioned on facing surfaces of the shell (12) and the visor (14). According to the invention the fastening mechanism (20) comprises complementarily shaped elements (22, 24) comprising at least one protrusion (22) and at least one receiving seat (24) provided with a flexible holding portion (26). The at least one protrusion (22) is adapted to be removably fixed inside the at least one receiving seat (24) by engaging the flexible holding portion (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Giovanni Mazzarolo, Roberto Parissenti
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Publication number: 20200275726Abstract: A protective headgear (1) comprising: a protective helmet (20) that defines an interior space (31), that comprises an inward major surface, and that comprises a forward window with a windowpane (27); a head suspension that is connected to the helmet; and an air supply module (50) mounted at least partially within the interior space defined by the helmet, wherein the air supply module comprises central, right lateral, and left lateral trunks (53, 54, 55) that are configured so that when the module is mounted within the interior space defined by the helmet, selected central, left and right areas of the inward major surface of the helmet combine with the central, left lateral and right lateral trunks of the air supply module to respectively define a central air supply passage and left and right lateral air supply passages for delivering air to a wearer of the protective headgear, and, wherein the air supply module comprises an external, remote handle (70) that is remotely connected to an air valve that is operatType: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Jonas N. A. Frejd
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Publication number: 20200275727Abstract: A footwear device (15, 18, 19, 20, 50, 60,70, 80) has a body comprising one or more strips or sheets of material. Footwear device has an outerside (6) and a footwear contact underside (7). The one or more strips or sheets of material may be resiliently deformable material. An adhesive (8) may be disposed on the footwear contact underside (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Laura BELTRAN
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Publication number: 20200275728Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to components of articles that include an optical element that imparts structural color to the component. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of making the components including the optical element, and methods of using the components such as to make an article of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Jennifer Bee, Jeremy Gantz, Kim Kovel
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Publication number: 20200275729Abstract: Disclosed are systems, kits and methods for smart footwear for dance performances, as well as computer-implemented methods to train performers using the smart footwear. An example method for improving a dance technique or a dance performance by a performer, comprises receiving, using a radio frequency (RF) transceiver on a wireless device, a signal from an RF transmitter on a pointe shoe, determining, based on the signal, an activation status of each of a plurality of pressure sensors on the pointe shoe, and providing, based on the activation status, an indication of an accuracy or efficacy of the performer standing en pointe during the dance technique or dance performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Emily Jane Sackett
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Publication number: 20200275730Abstract: Stitching is applied to a shoe or shoe component and then printed. The stitching may be formed from a continuous thread. After printing, a portion of the continuous thread may have a different color or appearance from other portion(s) of the continuous thread.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: KASSIO FIGUR, BRUCE J. KILGORE, CHRISTINA M. WOOD
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Publication number: 20200275731Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole, and an upper that has a medial side portion extending from the medial side of the sole with a first distal end remote from the medial side. The upper has a lateral side portion extending from the lateral side of the sole with a second distal end remote from the lateral side. The upper may include a support member extending at least partially across the foot-receiving surface with a first end remote from the medial side. The medial and lateral side portions wrap at least partially around a foot with the first distal end securable proximal to the lateral side, and the second distal end separately securable proximal to the medial side. An article of footwear has cables with proximal ends fixed to one side of the upper and that extend through looped cables on an opposite side of the upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Bell, Paul J. Francis, Claudio Innocente
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Publication number: 20200275732Abstract: A slip resistant overshoe allowing expansion between a toe section and a heel section to allow a variety of shoe sizes and types to be inserted. The overshoe is formed from a sole having a flexible shank connected to an upper member. The upper member includes a front section and a rear section with opposing side sections therebetween. Each of the opposing side sections and flexible shank includes a corrugated shape to allow expansion of a distance between the front and rear section; a flatter surface resulting in greater slip resistance. Channels formed along a toe section and heel section expand and contract to expel debris providing an anti-clog function to maintain material slip resistance of the overshoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Nathan Crary, Kyle Pulli
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Publication number: 20200275733Abstract: A closable drainage system for a sole of a shoe, the closable drainage system including a drain configured to communicate between sole top and bottom surfaces of the sole, the drain having opposing drain upper and lower faces; at least one drainage aperture element disposed within the drain, the drainage aperture element defining a drainage channel which communicates between the drain upper and lower faces; and a movable member overlaying the drain upper face, the movable member movable over the drain upper face to provide open and closed conditions of the drainage channel; whereby in the open condition, the movable member disposes to allow passage through the drainage channel and correspondingly, between the sole top and bottom surfaces; and whereby in the closed condition, the movable member disposes to preclude passage through the drainage channel and correspondingly, between the sole top and bottom surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: S9, LLCInventor: Matthew Ochipa
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Publication number: 20200275734Abstract: A dancing shoe is described. The latter has a sole with an inner side and an outer side, which sole extends in a longitudinal direction from a rear end to a front end. The outer side of the sole has a plurality of incisions. Moreover, an upper shoe is provided, which is connected to the sole and has a foot section. To connect the upper shoe to the sole, the foot section of the upper shoe has, on its underside, at least one recess through which elongate connection elements extend which, in the state when the dancing shoe is being worn, are received at least in some regions in incisions of the outer side of the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Sophia LINDNER
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Publication number: 20200275735Abstract: A method of forming a fiber reinforced plate for an article of footwear is described. The method includes embroidering a reinforcing strand to a substrate layer with a thread according to a strand configuration. One or more substrate layers with strand configurations are arranged relative to a base plate. The one or more substrate layers are bonded to the base plate to form the fiber reinforced plate. The reinforcing strands may be formed of a heat fusible material so that adjacent segments of the strands bond to one another and/or the substrate layer. Various strand configurations of reinforcing strands embroidered to substrate layers are described. Multiple substrate layers with different strand configurations can be bonded together with a base plate to form a fiber reinforced plate with reinforcement at selected locations based on the strand configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Fabien Franco Angelo Ghiotti
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Publication number: 20200275736Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a connecting portion coupled to a siped portion. The connecting portion extends across the sole structure, with an upper surface operative to be secured to an upper of the article of footwear. The siped portion extends from a ground-facing side of the connecting portion and includes a plurality of sole elements. Each of the plurality of sole elements is at least partially defined by one or more of a plurality of sipes that extend from the ground-contacting surface to the ground-facing side of the connecting portion. At least one of the plurality of sipes is a lateral sipe that is located within the midfoot region and extends from the medial side to the lateral side of the sole structure. This at least one lateral sipe is sized to permit plantarflexion of the sole structure without deformation of an adjacent sole element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Rolando Hernandez Garcilazo, Jeffrey S. To
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Publication number: 20200275737Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure includes an outsole having a ground-engaging surface and an upper surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole than the ground-engaging surface. A first cushion is disposed proximate to a medial side of the sole structure and includes a first fluid-filled chamber attached to the upper surface of the outsole and a second fluid-filled chamber attached to the first fluid-filled chamber and disposed between the first fluid-filled chamber and the upper. A second cushion is disposed proximate to a lateral side of the sole structure and includes a third fluid-filled chamber attached to the upper surface of the outsole and a fourth fluid-filled chamber attached to the third fluid-filled chamber and disposed between the third fluid-filled chamber and the upper. The second cushion is fluidly isolated from the first cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Karen S. Dimoff, Emily Farina, Joël Ryp Greenspan, Stefan E. Guest, Derek Haight, Olivier Henrichot, Helene Hutchinson, Geng Luo, Krissy Yetman
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Publication number: 20200275738Abstract: A damping sole includes support zones with a main surface that have a relative stiffness or hardness lower than that of the other zones, the support zones being positioned under the load-bearing protuberances of the foot. The support zones are delimited by oblique lateral faces that are inclined towards the lower main surface of the sole at an inclination angle (A) and are disposed such that, at rest, they come to bear obliquely against the peripheral surface of the dermal part of the corresponding load-bearing protuberance of the foot. In this way, a compromise is reached between the need for impact damping and the need for foot stability in a shoe, while ensuring satisfactory comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Jean-Luc Rhenter
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Publication number: 20200275739Abstract: Presented are footwear sole structures with foot-cushioning insoles movably mounted onto impact-attenuating midsoles, methods for making/using such sole structures, and footwear fabricated with such sole structures. A multilayered sole structure assembly includes an insole movably mounted on a midsole. The midsole is formed with a first compressible material and includes opposing upper and lower midsole surfaces, multiple protrusions projecting from the upper midsole surface, and multiple pockets recessed into the upper midsole surface and interleaved with the midsole protrusions. The insole, which is formed with a second compressible material distinct from the first compressible material, includes opposing upper and lower insole surfaces, multiple protrusions projecting from the lower insole surface and interleaved with the midsole protrusions, and multiple pockets recessed into the lower insole surface and interleaved with the insole protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Brian Linkfield, Darryl Matthews
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Publication number: 20200275740Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components. During manufacture of the article of footwear, the upper and/or sole structure can include one or more specialized compartments designed to receive the components. The components can be installed in compartments after manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the components can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
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Publication number: 20200275741Abstract: A fishing garment (1), namely for whitewater fishing, includes, on the one hand, waterproof pants (2), which include two legs (3), on the other hand, a pair of waterproof walking boots (4) and, yet on the other hand, fastening means (5) for fastening, in a tight and reversible way, the two legs (3) of the pants (2) each to one of the boots (4), in an active fastening position, yet on the other hand, immobilization means (6) for immobilizing, in a reversible way, the two legs (3) of the pants (2) each relative to one of the boots (4), in the active fastening position, and also on the other hand, means for making integral (8) for making integral these immobilizing means (6) and these walking boots (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: D.S.M.E.Inventor: Didier Samie
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Publication number: 20200275742Abstract: The present invention discloses a tilting controller that measures foot-related human biomechanical data. The tilting controller for measuring foot-related human biomechanical data includes a mechanism having a foot hold on which a rear foot portion is placed, and a control module that tilts the foot hold by controlling the mechanism portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Il Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20200275743Abstract: Provided is a tamper guard for a child safety seat. The tamper guard comprises an upper portion configured as a hollow prism or cylinder, and a lower portion connected to the upper portion. The lower portion is comprised of a quadrilateral top face having an opening of similar cross-section to the hollow prism or cylinder, and an integral retainer located below the quadrilateral top face. The lower portion is configured to receive a buckle of the child safety seat within a space defined by the quadrilateral top face and the retainer. The retainer is configured to retain the buckle with in the space. Additionally, the upper portion and the lower portion cooperate to form a continuous opening from a distal opening of the hollow prism or cylinder to the opening of the top face, the continuous opening configured to display and allow access to a quick release mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Brooke Heath
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Publication number: 20200275744Abstract: A double-face fabric having elastic properties in its warp direction and provided with hook-and-loop properties, formed by the weaving of warp yarns and of weft yarns. The warp yarns are of four different types worked in different weaves with respect to the weft yarns, respectively: elastic yarns (A) worked in a taffeta weave; core yarns (B), formed of synthetic yarns texturized by false twist on the face, worked in a plain weave alternating with surface floats and having a linear strand density in the range from 10 to 25 dtex; core yarns (C) on the back side, formed of multifilament synthetic yarns, having a linear strand density in the range from 0.3 to 1.7 dtex, worked in a rep weave, alternating floats of great length on the back side and short binding areas on the face side, binding yarns, exclusively formed of thermo-adhesive synthetic yarns, having a melting point in the range from 80° C. to 160° C., worked in a plain weave.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Jean-Pierre Cheynet
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Publication number: 20200275745Abstract: A first stop member includes a first base and a first insert that is positioned between the first base and a first fastener element and is inserted into the slider via a rear mouth of a slider. A second stop member includes a second base and a second insert that is positioned between the second base and a second fastener element and is inserted into the slider via a second slit of the slider. The second insert moves toward the second slit of the slider in accordance with at least one or respective rotations of the first and second bases. A rotational axis with respect to the at least one or respective rotations of the first and second bases is positioned between the first tape region and the second tape region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Yu Chen TUNG, Jiro NOZAKI, Shigeyoshi TAKAZAWA, Yoshinori KOJIMA, Shigeki ANNAKA
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Publication number: 20200275746Abstract: The invention discloses a bracelet assembly corresponding to multi-attribute physical connections, which has a groove link, which has a link base and a groove base. There are a first through hole and a second through hole penetrating in a lateral direction and respectively arranged at the two ends of the link base in a lateral direction, and the first through hole and the second through hole are aligned in the lateral direction to form a first axis. And the link base is provided with a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion, the first cylindrical portion is provided with a first shaft hole penetrating in a lateral direction, and the second cylindrical portion is provided with a second shaft hole penetrating in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Hon Man CHUNG
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Publication number: 20200275747Abstract: A system and method for multi-orientation jewelry. The system includes a pendant body which has a perimeter. Along that perimeter are at least two holes. These holes are in fluid communication with the other holes. The system also includes a coupler which can couple with at least two holes. The orientation of the pendant can be modified by selecting different holes with which to couple.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventor: Courtney NEWELL
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Publication number: 20200275748Abstract: An article of luggage includes a wall including flaps extending therefrom and a bottom tray. The bottom tray includes a fastener on an inside of the bottom tray to fasten the flaps to the bottom tray, integrated wheel wells, and slots to receive the flaps extending from the wall and allow the flaps to pass from an outside of the bottom tray to the inside of the bottom tray to attach the wall to the bottom tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Juan PHILLIPS, Jonathan PAYNE