Patents Issued in September 24, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200297025
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an industrial scale manufacturing process for making vape oil containing a cannabinoid, where the vape oil has a viscosity at room temperature suitable for use in a vape device with the dilution of a cannabinoid source with an additive to obtain such viscosity while avoiding reducing the flash point of the mixture below the vaporization temperature of the cannabinoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Max Alsayar, Patrick Woods
  • Publication number: 20200297026
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral pouched nicotine product comprising a moist filling material and a saliva-permeable pouch of a packaging material enclosing the moist filling material, wherein the moist filling material comprises a particulate non-tobacco material; a non-encapsulated non-particulate flavouring agent; a nicotine source; a pH adjusting agent; a monoglyceride; and tobacco material within the range of from 0% to % by weight, based on the total weight of the moist filling material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jenny Kannisto, MÃ¥rten Kindvall, Lars Jonsson
  • Publication number: 20200297027
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a filler for a smoking article, a smoking article comprising the filler for a smoking article, and a method for manufacturing the filler for a smoking article. In one embodiment, the filler according to the present invention for a smoking article, said filler comprising a gel which contains a gelling agent and one or more gelation promoters, is characterized by having a tap density of 0.05 g/cm3 or less and a degree of suitability to compression filling of more than 60. In one embodiment, the filler according to the present invention for a smoking article is characterized by comprising a gel which contains pectin having an esterification degree of 12% or less and one or more gelation promoters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
    Inventors: Riho NAGAI, Yasunobu INOUE, Hideki NAGAE, Masanari MAKINO
  • Publication number: 20200297028
    Abstract: In a device for heating tobacco in a cigarette, a heating tube heats the cigarette to generate smoke. The heating tube has a first channel and a set of one or more second channels. Each second channel is disposed at an outer circumference of the first channel and is in connection with the first channel. The first channel receives the cigarette and conducts mainstream smoke, which is a portion of the smoke passing through the tobacco and a cigarette filter in the cigarette. The second channel set collects and conducts side-stream smoke, which is a portion of the smoke passing through a cigarette paper of the cigarette. The mouthpiece is connected to both the first channel and the second channel set to provide not only the mainstream smoke but also the side-stream smoke for a smoker to inhale, thereby avoiding wasting the side-stream smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Boa Fung CHAU, Kak Man CHAN, Yubin XIAO
  • Publication number: 20200297029
    Abstract: A product called IQOS, glo, or Ploom S sold as a heated tobacco product uses a filter-attached cigarette using tobacco leaves, which are treated to generate smoke by being heated, as tobacco leaves, in which the filter-attached cigarette is inserted into an exclusive heating jig, thereby allowing a user to enjoy nicotine and tobacco flavor evaporated by heating the tobacco leaves with an embedded heater. A smoking jig is provided having an electronic cigarette smoke generating part (e.g., an atomizer) mounted in the jig and configured to control, individually, a heater for heating tobacco leaves and a heater for generating electronic cigarette smoke, thereby allowing a smoker to smoke in accordance with his/her preference. Furthermore, the jig may also be used to cut tobacco leaves for a pipe or cut a filter-attached cigarette, which is used by burning, thereby enabling a smoker to enjoy smoking at a low running cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: .
    Inventor: Kazuhiko SHIMIZU
  • Publication number: 20200297030
    Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly including a pre-vapor formulation compartment, a first electrical connector, a vapor channel traversing the pre-vapor formulation compartment, and a vaporizer, the pre-vapor formulation compartment configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein and in fluidic communication with the vaporizer during an operation of the e-vapor apparatus, the first electrical connector including first and second power electrodes, the first power electrode including a first contact portion on an exterior of the first electrical connector and a first extended portion configured to contact an anode portion of the vaporizer, the second power electrode including a second contact portion on the exterior of the first electrical connector and a second extended portion configured to contact a cathode portion of the vaporizer. The e-vapor apparatus may further include a dispensing body including a second electrical connector configured to connect to the first electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Ryan NEWCOMB, Terry BACHE, Eric HAWES, Raymond LAU, Cristian POPA, James YORKSHADES
  • Publication number: 20200297031
    Abstract: An inductive heating device (1) for heating an aerosol-forming substrate (20) comprising a susceptor (21) comprises: a device housing (10) a DC power source (11) for providing a DC supply voltage (VDC) and a DC current (IDC) a power supply electronics (13) comprising a DC/AC converter (132), the DC/AC converter (132) comprising an LC load network (1323) comprising a series connection of a capacitor (C2) and an inductor (L2) having an ohmic resistance (RCoil), a cavity (14) in the device housing (10) for accommodating a portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (20) to inductively couple the inductor (L2) of the LC load network (1323) to the susceptor (21). The power supply electronics (13) further comprises a microcontroller (131) to determine from the DC supply voltage (VDC) and the DC current (IDC) an apparent ohmic resistance (Ra), and from the apparent ohmic resistance (Ra) the temperature (T) of the susceptor (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventors: lhar Nikolaevich ZINOVIK, Oleg MIRONOV, Oleg FURSA
  • Publication number: 20200297032
    Abstract: An aerosol inhaler cartridge is provided with a liquid storage unit and a thin metal heater. The metal heater has an obverse face, a reverse face, and a side face joining the obverse face and the reverse face, and is provided, on at least a part of the side face, with a tapered protrusion that protrudes in a tapered shape in a direction different from an imaginary line extending from the obverse face to the reverse face. The tapered protrusion has: a first tapered face formed in an inwardly curving manner extending from an obverse edge part whereat the obverse face and the side face are joined to the tip of the tapered protrusion; and a second tapered face formed in an inwardly curving manner extending from a reverse edge part whereat the reverse face and the side face are joined to the tip of the tapered protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
    Inventors: Tomoichi WATANABE, Hidenori MURAMOTO, Takeshi AKIYAMA, Mitsuru OKADA, Toshiki KUDO, Tomoaki HONGO
  • Publication number: 20200297033
    Abstract: An atomization generating device includes a main body and a cartridge having an exterior housing and a bottom base. The exterior housing includes an opening at a lower portion, an air outlet at a top portion, and an open hole at a side wall. The bottom base is mounted at the opening of the lower portion of the exterior housing. An upper portion of the bottom base is provided with an atomizing core connected with the air outlet through a vapor channel. An upper portion of the main body includes a receiving chamber for receiving the cartridge. The receiving chamber includes an air inlet corresponding to the open hole. The bottom base includes an air guiding channel for guiding an external air into the atomizing core. An end of the air guiding channel is connected with the atomizing core, another end is connected with the air inlet and the open hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Zhichang Wang, Rongbo Wang
  • Publication number: 20200297034
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging low power devices are disclosed. One disclosed method for charging accessory comprises coupling a port of the accessory to a first connector of a charging device, coupling a port of a phone to a second connector of the charging device, and transferring power from a battery of the phone to a battery of the accessory via the charging device. The port of the phone is a lightning port. The accessory is an electronic cigarette. The first connector is compatible with the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: North Shore Capital LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Bradley, Austin D. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20200297035
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glass atomizing core used for electronic cigarette, comprising a glass chamber, an atomizing bracket and an atomizing core arranged in sequence from outside to inside, an upper end of the glass chamber is clamped with an adduction silicone cover, a lower end thereof is arranged with a steel sleeve, an electrode is arranged on a lower end of the steel sleeve; the glass chamber is provided as a cannular shape, a concave notch is disposed on outer wall surface of a lower end thereof, a fixing ring is clamped with the notch, and the fixing ring is connected to the steel sleeve; the atomizing core is connected with a lower end of the atomizing bracket, an upper end of the atomizing core is wound with nonwovens, and a lower end thereof is sleeved with a ceramic silicone sleeve and electrically connected with the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Houqin Huang, Tipei Cai
  • Publication number: 20200297036
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomization assembly includes a mouthpiece, a silica seal, a vapor guide tube, an e-liquid tank, a first ceramic silicone ring, a ceramic core, a second ceramic silicone ring, a heating tube, a first seal ring, a second seal ring, a base, a silica insulator, and a joint. The battery assembly includes a pneumatic switch, a silica gel sealing the pneumatic switch, a control plate, a casing, a plurality of screws, a support, a battery core, a first bolt, a second bolt, a transparent screen, and a pedestal. The vapor guide tube is disposed in the e-liquid tank. The first seal ring and the second seal ring are disposed on two ends of the base, respectively. The battery core is fixed on the control plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20200297037
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomization assembly and a battery assembly. The atomization assembly includes a mouthpiece, a glass tube, a first seal ring sealing the glass tube, an atomizer, and an atomization core. The atomization core comprises a silica seal, a silica vent, a ceramic core, a pedestal, a first insulation ring, a heating tube, and a first joint. The battery assembly includes a second joint, a second insulation ring, a threaded ring, a first elastic electrode part, a spring, a second elastic electrode part, a third elastic electrode part, a third insulation ring, a magnet, a silica sleeve, a steel tube, a compression ring, a control plate, a battery core, a first inner casing, a first outer casing, a middle casing, a first silica gasket, a first button, a transparent film, a second button, a second silica gasket, a second outer casing, and a second inner casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20200297038
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an upper-body garment having a collar construction formed from a back collar panel and at least one front collar panel, where each of the back collar panel at the front collar panel comprise terminal ends. The terminal ends of the front collar panel and the back collar panel are in an overlapping relationship at a first side and a second side of a neck opening of the upper-body garment. The terminal ends of the front collar panel are detached from the terminal ends of the back collar panel to provide enhanced stretch at the lateral sides of the neck opening when donning and doffing the upper-body garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Shannan C. Carlino, Iustinia Koshkaroff
  • Publication number: 20200297039
    Abstract: A protective flavored thong including a waistband configured to extend around the waist of a wearer, a crotch band, and at least one flavor ridge applied centrally along the crotch band. The thong provides an erotic female under-garment that is convenient to wear, visually appealing, accentuates the wearer's womanly curves, and provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases during cunnilingus for both the wearer and her sexual partner. Additionally, the thong includes a flavor ridge that imparts a pleasant flavor, also providing lingual and tactile guidance to the woman's partner during cunnilingus in an environment with possibly limited visual guidance. The flavor ridge can be applied to a backing layer that is applied centrally along the crotch band. The crotch band can include a panel of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to serve as a protective barrier against transmission of STDs between the wearer and her partner during cunnilingus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dean Parker, Melissa Mae Andrews, Theresa Marie Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20200297040
    Abstract: A pair of men's pants having band-shaped supporting element (4) and frontal supporting part (5), wherein the frontal supporting part (5) centrally arranged on the front side (2) of the pants (1) extends from a crotch region (6) to a waistband (7) of the pants (1), and wherein the band-shaped supporting element (4) continuously extends from the backside (3) of the pants (1) across the sides (8a, 8b) of the pants (1) to the frontal supporting part (5), and wherein the band-shaped supporting element (4) comprises a lower edge (4b), wherein der lower edge (4b) of the band-shaped supporting element (4) has an arcuate course across the right or left groin portions of the wearer, respectively, on the front side (2) of the pants (1), starting from the frontal supporting part (5), and wherein the pair of pants (1) comprises pant legs (10a, 10b), wherein the two pant legs (10a, 10b) extend from the lower edge (4b) of the band-shaped supporting element (4), and the two pant legs (10a, 10b) are firmly connected to the lo
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Georg WEBER-UNGER
  • Publication number: 20200297041
    Abstract: A garment system that mitigates all genital discomfort in human males.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jordan Crump
  • Publication number: 20200297042
    Abstract: Concepts provided are directed to a multi-layer nursing bra and a nursing bra system to be worn by a wearer. The multi-layer nursing bra includes an outer layer positioned over an inner layer. One or more edges of the outer layer and one or more edges of the inner layer may be manipulated to form an opening for breast feeding. The nursing bra system is composed of the multi-layer nursing bra and an upper-body garment configured to be layered over the multi-layer nursing bra. The upper-body garment includes a nursing opening on a front portion of the upper-body garment to provide access to the opening created in the multi-layer nursing bra when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Shannan C. Carlino, Kiki Carter, Karey Cruz
  • Publication number: 20200297043
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to support members for brassieres and other clothing. The support member may be manufactured by additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing methods, and injection molding, among others. The support member may include a thickness gradient devised to support a breast or other part of the anatomy. The support member may be customized to the anatomy of a particular user. The support member may include one or more biometric sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Nancy Kay Trangmar, Meghan Elizabeth Marsden, Benjamin Elliott Stewart
  • Publication number: 20200297044
    Abstract: A combination air filter and protective gown includes a protective gown; at least one tube; at least one air filter; a waist belt; check valves disposed at a face, two hands, and two ankles of the protective gown respectively; and ties for fastening the face, the hands, and the ankles of the protective gown respectively. One end of each tube is terminated inside the protective gown and the other end thereof is attached to the air filter. Each air filter is attached to the waist belt. Each air filter includes a centrifugal fan, a circuit board, a UV lamp, a filter element formed of activated carbon, a power supply, a housing for enclosing the centrifugal fan, the circuit board, the UV lamp, the filter element, and the power supply, and a cover threadedly secured to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Qinbo Xie
  • Publication number: 20200297045
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating and using sensor system in articles of apparel are provided. The system may include an apparel piece sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with the apparel piece. The sensor system may include at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel piece so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user when the apparel piece is worn, an illumination system configured to provide illumination in a specified illumination area based on the measured biometric parameter of the user, and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Steven H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20200297046
    Abstract: A dress pattern and dress that may be worn in different configurations. The dress as described herein may be worn in the different configurations either as a primary garment or as a garment over, under, or otherwise in conjunction with a wearer's primary clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Morph Clothing, LLC
    Inventor: Cristy Pratt
  • Publication number: 20200297047
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20200297048
    Abstract: A garment and method for targeted water weight-loss of a user. The garment may be a typical article of clothing; however, heat trapping agents are applied to the garment, particularly on the inside of the garment so as to make contact with the skin causing increased perspiration of the user at the location where the heating trapping agent contacts the skin. The heat trapping agent can be applied to the garment at desired locations and with a desired pattern to increase the efficiency of perspiration, and therefore, water weight-loss, Preferably, the heat trapping agent is print material with a stretch additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Salvador Navarro, Stephanie Diaz-Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20200297049
    Abstract: Refrigerating clothes may include a clothes body and a refrigerating means having a working medium capable of changing between gas and liquid. The refrigerating means comprises a radiating surface and a refrigerating surface, between which the working medium circulates. The refrigerating surface is abutted against the clothes, and the radiating surface is arranged at one side far away from the refrigerating surface. The radiating surface absorbs thermal radiation from sunlight and provides energy for the working medium, the working medium absorbs heat on the refrigerating surface to realize cooling, and continuously circulates in the refrigerating means without need for frequent replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Min WU, Guangwei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200297050
    Abstract: A waterproof, high visibility vest having vest body having a right front portion, a left front portion, and a back portion defining an exterior surface and an inner surface. The right front portion, the left front portion and the back portion are arranged to define a neck opening and a right arm hole and a left arm hole. Each of the right front portion and left front portion have a parallel vertical edge. A continuous fastener is positioned along the edges to allow the closure of the front portions. The vest body being constructed from waterproof material. At least one inner waterproof pocket, also constructed from waterproof material, is affixed to the inner surface of the vest body. A plurality of strips of reflective material are affixed to the exterior surface of the vest body in a manner to provide high visibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: James Carroll
  • Publication number: 20200297051
    Abstract: The subject matter relates generally to devices configured to be attached to fingers and/or the hands of persons and which may aid in the playing of musical instruments. These devices are custom made to fit the fingers of a particular musician or aspiring musician precisely and optionally include an additional feature or element at the tip which beneficially improves the ability to play. These devices also may protect the fingers from the adverse effects of prolonged playing. These devices may be used independently on each finger, or may be combined together into a glove with the finger devices attached to the rest of a custom fitting glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Sentient Reality LLC
    Inventors: Mark S. Quadling, Henley S. Quadling
  • Publication number: 20200297052
    Abstract: A headband is provided which has a fabric layer defining pockets, padding layers positioned circumferentially around the headband in the pockets, and an impact panel. The impact panel is positioned to be proximate to the forehead of a wearer of the headband. One of the padding layers is positioned behind the impact panel, such that the padding layer is positioned between the impact panel and the forehead of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Federico Olivares Velasco, Alberto Maraña Jurado, Juan Solano Leiva
  • Publication number: 20200297053
    Abstract: A shirt and tie combination and related method and embellishments thereof, comprising: a tie permanently affixed along part of a tie-to-neck mount collar thereof, to a shirt collar of a shirt, along a tie-to-shirt attachment region; the tie-to-neck mount collar comprising a pair of separable mating halves with mating fasteners thereof, which provide a side neck opening when not mated and close the side neck opening when mated, situated along the tie-to-neck mount collar at other than the tie-to-shirt attachment region; and a remainder of the tie forming a visual fashion appearance of the tie, permanently connected to the tie-to-neck mount collar; wherein: a user is enabled to don the shirt and tie combination by putting the user's arms through sleeves of the shirt while a front of the shirt is unfastened and the mating halves are not mated, fastening the front of the shirt, and mating the mating halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Lawrence Kalkstein
  • Publication number: 20200297054
    Abstract: A thermally fixable textile fabric, particularly useful as a fixable interlining, lining, and/or outer fabric in a textile industry, includes: a carrier material comprising a melt-blown non-woven fabric. The carrier material has flock fibers on one side and a hot-melt adhesive on a side facing away from the flock fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jutta Vo Quang, Nikolay Dobrinov Dobrev, Steffen Traser
  • Publication number: 20200297055
    Abstract: A head cover includes a brim formed from a plastic sheet. The plastic sheet includes a first area with a material having a first degree of transparency to light and a second area at least partially surrounded by the first area, the second area including a material having a second degree of transparency to light different from the first area. The second area further includes a shape of a logo. At least one of the first area and the second area project an image of the logo onto a surface or object distantly located from the brim when a light impinges on the brim. The head cover is a cap, a visor, or a hat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Boaz FRINGERO
  • Publication number: 20200297056
    Abstract: An example hat includes a visor, and a dome defining a cavity sized to accommodate a wearer's head. The dome has an apex, a lower peripheral rim, a front dome portion from which the visor extends, and a rear dome portion opposite the front dome portion. A band lines an interior of the dome along the lower peripheral rim, and the band has an inner surface that faces inwards towards the cavity. A gripping material is disposed on the inner surface of the band for gripping the wearer's head. The dome includes an arc segment extending between the apex and a rearmost point of the lower peripheral rim. An elongated slot provided along the arc segment defines a hair passage that extends through the rear dome portion into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Karen Loaiza-Wulff
  • Publication number: 20200297057
    Abstract: A hat with interchangeable parts is disclosed, the hat comprising a cap portion with a lower peripheral edge and one or more panels at least partially forming a crown of the hat. Some implementations also include a brim portion removably attached to the cap portion adjacent to the lower peripheral edge and extending away from a front face of the crown of the hat. Implementations can also include one or more interchangeable logos removably attached to the cap portion of the hat, a button removably attached to a crown apex of the crown of the hat, and/or an interchangeable back strap removably attached opposite the front face of the crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Adam M. Davis, Bill Katoa
  • Publication number: 20200297058
    Abstract: A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: John Maxwell Baker, Andrew Royal, Raymond Walter Riley, Mark John Ramberg, Chad Austin Brinckerhoff, John R. Murkowski, Trent Robert Wetherbee, Alexander Michael Diener, Kristin Marie Will, Kyle S. Johnston, Clint Timothy Schneider, Evan William Mattingly, Keith W. Kirkwood, Jonathan Brandt Hadley
  • Publication number: 20200297059
    Abstract: A shared ride system comprising a SIPV further comprising at least an integrated safety device wherein the safety device is a coupled safety helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Viner, Jonathan Viner, Matthew Alfin, Amelia Helmick, Andrew Reuter, Andrew Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200297060
    Abstract: A welding helmet (1) with a head suspension system, a protective shield (2) and a movable visor (3). The protective shield forms a see-through window. The welding helmet further has a first neck shield (6). The protective shield forms a lower end at which the first neck shield is removably attachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Berggren, Thomas B. Stenvall
  • Publication number: 20200297061
    Abstract: An ambidextrous face guard includes an attachment portion having at least two attachment points. The attachment portion extends from a first end of the ambidextrous face guard toward a second end of the ambidextrous face guard along a slope. The ambidextrous face guard includes a protective portion extending from the attachment portion toward the second end of the ambidextrous face guard along the slope. A line of symmetry extends along at least the attachment portion from the first end of the ambidextrous face guard toward the second end of the ambidextrous face guard such that the line of symmetry defines two symmetric portions of the ambidextrous face guard that each extend along at least a portion of a length of the ambidextrous face guard. The ambidextrous face guard is configured to attach to a right side and a left side of a headgear via the attachment points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Lucas Ferrari, Charles P. Larson, Chinawut Paesang
  • Publication number: 20200297062
    Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a shoe that has a ground engaging surface with a simplified structure and that is excellent in lightweight properties since an outsole is composed of an elastomer sheet including a sheet body and foamed polymer particles dispersed in the sheet body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daisuke SAWADA, Kenichi HARANO, Junichiro TATEISHI
  • Publication number: 20200297063
    Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear and apparel with controller-automated features, methods for making/operating such footwear and apparel, and control systems for executing automated features of such footwear and apparel. A method for operating an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) includes receiving, e.g., via a controller through a wireless communications device from a GPS satellite service, location data of a user. The controller also receives, e.g., from a backend server-class computer or other remote computing node, location data for a target object or site, such as a virtual shoe hidden at a virtual spot. The controller retrieves or predicts path plan data including a derived route for traversing from the user's location to the target's location within a geographic area. The controller then transmits command signals to a navigation alert system mounted to the IES's shoe structure to output visual, audio, and/or tactile cues that guide the user along the derived route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Andon, Hien Tommy Pham
  • Publication number: 20200297064
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Jordan M. Rice, Aaron B. Weast, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Dane Weitmann, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan B. Knight
  • Publication number: 20200297065
    Abstract: A slipper that is an assemblable slipper is proposed. The slipper is assembled without use of an adhesive, used with any design as desired by the user, and is easy to carry. The slipper can be assembled, without use of an adhesive by inserting a band into a sole portion and fixing the band with a bed. In effect, when the slipper is carried or is not in use, a space for carrying can be reduced by separating the band from the sole portion, and it is also easy to react to damage or separation of the band. In addition, as it is easy to replace the band, the slipper can be easily replaced with a design as desired by the user. In this regard, the present invention is effective in extending the life of the slipper as a result of replacement of the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jae Eun DO, HYEERYANG HEATHER DO
  • Publication number: 20200297066
    Abstract: A flexible insert or tongue for a sports shoe for kicking a ball which self activates upon the strike of a ball to deform in a manner that conforms to the struck curvature surface of the ball to assist in conforming the shoe surface material or the shoe tongue material to the same struck area of the ball and increase the wearers' control and accuracy of the kicked ball. Following the strike the flexible insert or tongue reforms to its original shape and structure for the next strike.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Covel
  • Publication number: 20200297067
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for exercising, strengthening, energizing and relieving portions of the body. The invention is the combination of the Vibrating, Massaging Sneakers interconnecting with the Mini Sit Down Leg Exerciser Connection with Adjustable/Stretchable hand held exercising cords together creates a Full Body mini exercising device that enhances health, fitness and wellness. The Sneakers are equipped with varying Massage Types and Intensity, including Heating Therapy, Air Compression, Bi-Directional Rolling/Kneading apparatus, with small vibrators/massagers embedded in the Therapeutic Compartments of Sneakers, to provide maximum effect to various Pressure Points of user's feet. The inter-connectable Leg Exerciser with Adjustable, Stretchable Hand held Exercising Cords provides added benefits of toning and strengthening the User's upper body, arms, legs, ankles, and feet, creating a Full Body Exercising Mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: JULIET PAMELA GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20200297068
    Abstract: In some examples, a sole layer for a footwear includes a housing structure, a cell in the housing structure, a solid support inside the cell to maintain a shape of the cell, and an inlet to the cell to receive an injected material to dissolve the solid support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew G. LOPEZ, Roya Susan AKHAVAIN, Edward PONOMAREV
  • Publication number: 20200297069
    Abstract: An article of footwear may have a knitted component with an overfoot portion and an underfoot portion. At least one sole structure may be secured to the underfoot portion of the knitted component. A first surface of the underfoot portion, facing away from the at least one sole structure, may be formed as a first knit layer of the knitted component. A second layer of the knitted component, located between the first knit layer and the sole structure, may include a first thermoplastic material having a first melting temperature. A third layer, located between the second layer and the sole structure, may include a second thermoplastic material having a second melting temperature, where the second thermoplastic material is different than the first thermoplastic material. A transition region may be located between the second layer and the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Torrey J. Bell, Lauren K. Tyndall
  • Publication number: 20200297070
    Abstract: A footwear sole structure having a fluid-filled chamber including a tensile member is provided. The fluid-filled chamber includes a first barrier sheet, a second barrier sheet and the tensile member. The first barrier sheet is formed from a first thermoplastic material. The second barrier sheet is attached to the first barrier sheet and is formed from a second thermoplastic material. The first barrier sheet and the second barrier sheet cooperate to define an internal cavity. The tensile member is disposed within the internal cavity and is formed from a third thermoplastic material. A first weld attaches the first barrier sheet, the second barrier sheet, and the tensile member together by melding the first thermoplastic material of the first barrier sheet, the second thermoplastic material of second barrier sheet, and the third thermoplastic material of the tensile member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Conway, Shaun J. Hensley, Bret P. Liebeno, Deni Mei, Greg Ponitz, Sean Stam, Geoff Weston
  • Publication number: 20200297071
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure secured to an underside of the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole; a ground contacting outsole surface; and a cushioning system disposed between the midsole and the ground contacting outsole surface. The cushioning system includes a plate comprising an upper plate and a lower plate provided in a spaced relationship. The upper plate and lower plate are integrally connected at a posterior portion of the sole structure. A midfoot fluid-filled chamber is provided between the upper plate and the lower plate within the midfoot region, and a forefoot fluid-filled chamber is provided between the upper plate and the lower plate within the forefoot region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikita Troufanov, Rosa Kim
  • Publication number: 20200297072
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus for a shoe sole comprising an air pump for adjusting pressure levels in air chambers distributed throughout the sole, and a battery. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose a method for a sole system cloud based application for remotely connecting to and adjusting the air chambers according to user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Dennis George Jacob
  • Publication number: 20200297073
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inflatable shock-absorbing sole structure, which includes a sole and at least one convex arranged on the sole, an airbag room is formed in the convex, and an airbag is arranged in the airbag room, the airbag room and the airbag are stretchable and compressible. The shock-absorbing sole structure further includes a built-in air-charging device, when the airbag needs to be inflated, the air-charging device can inflate it. The present disclosure provides a shock-absorbing sole structure, the airbag room and the airbag form a shock absorption system in the sole structure, which endows the sole structure a better shock absorption effect. Further, by mounting a built-in air-charging device in the sole structure, when the air bag needs to be inflated, the built-in air-charging device can inflate it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: SHUFU LI
  • Publication number: 20200297074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shoes which are an excellent fit and have improved comfortability and safety in use particularly in a wet place, and provides non-slip shoes with a webfoot in which a sole part and a webfoot part are integrally formed, thereby allowing walking and swimming at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: GTS GLOBAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Seon-mi CHOI