Patents Issued in November 19, 2020
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Publication number: 20200359689Abstract: An electronic smoking article, a method of manufacturing an electronic smoking article, and a method of achieving a smoking experience without combusting tobacco are disclosed. The electronic smoking article includes an authenticated first section, which includes an aerosol generation unit having at least one heater; an authenticated second section, which includes a power supply operable to apply voltage to the at least one heater for heating a liquid in at least a portion of the aerosol generation unit to form an aerosol; and a conductive ink circuit embedded within the first and second sections, and wherein the power supply and the aerosol generation unit are electrically connected upon joining the first and second sections, and wherein each of the first and second sections has a portion of the conductive ink circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventor: Eric HAWES
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Publication number: 20200359690Abstract: A personal vaporizer has a hollow tube that extends from an atomizer through a tank for holding vaporization media. The hollow tube has a vapor tube portion and a filling path portion. A mouthpiece can be advanced over the hollow tube to a first position, at which the mouthpiece lumen communicates with the tank via the filling path portion. During manufacture, vaporization media can be injected into the mouthpiece lumen and will flow into the tank. After the tank is filled with vaporization media, the mouthpiece can be moved to a second position in which the tank is sealed relative to the mouthpiece lumen, but the vapor tube is unblocked so that the vapor tube communicates vapor to the mouthpiece lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: J. Christian Rado
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Publication number: 20200359691Abstract: A vaporizer can include a body, an air inlet for airflow into the body, an air outlet for airflow out of the body and a chamber disposed fluidically between the inlet and the outlet. The chamber can be configured to hold a porous body having fluid disposed therein. The porous body can be removable. A vaporizer can include a heater disposed in the chamber for heating and removably holding the porous body. The heater can be fluidically insulated and can be structurally supported by one or more electrical conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Michael Lindars, Robert Niemeyer, Jeremy Unger
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Publication number: 20200359692Abstract: An inhaler (10) and atomization component (100) thereof. The atomization component (100) and a battery component (300) of the inhaler (10) are detachably connected. The atomization component (100) comprises: a liquid storage structure (120), an atomization core (140), and a movable member (160). A liquid storage cavity (122) configured to store liquid is formed inside of the liquid storage structure (120). The atomization core (140) and the liquid storage structure (120) are fixedly connected. The atomization core (140) comprises a liquid absorption core (142). The movable member (160) and the liquid storage structure (120) are movably connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Pingkun Liu
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Publication number: 20200359693Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a heater housing including an air circulation hole provided around an inlet through which a cigarette is inserted and an air circulation groove connected to the air circulation hole, and a heater assembled in the heater housing to heat the cigarette, wherein the heater housing includes an air circulation space formed between an outer surface of the cigarette and the air circulation groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Jong Sub LEE, Tae Hun KIM
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Publication number: 20200359694Abstract: An electronic smoking article or electronic vaping article includes a reservoir containing a liquid material and having an outlet, a capillary having a capillary inlet and a capillary outlet, the capillary inlet of the capillary in communication with the outlet of the reservoir, a heater operable to heat the capillary to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize liquid material contained within the capillary, and a shuttle valve between the outlet of the reservoir and the capillary inlet. The shuttle valve is operable to prevent release of liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in a closed position and is operable to release liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: David B. KANE, David R. SCHIFF, Tony GATTA, Chris CARRICK, Jonathan D. ALBERT
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Publication number: 20200359695Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes at least one heater, a battery, and a controller, and generates aerosol by heating a cigarette. The aerosol generating device according to the present exemplary embodiment includes a main printed circuit board (PCB) and an auxiliary PCB formed out of a rigid material and a connecting PCB formed out of a flexible material, and the connecting PCB may electrically connect the main PCB to the auxiliary PCB. Also, the aerosol generating device according to the present exemplary embodiment may include a rigid-flexible PCB.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Hun Il LIM
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Publication number: 20200359696Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a case into which a cigarette is to be inserted; a cap detachably coupled to a top portion of the case; a cover configured to slide on a top surface of the cap so as to open or close a cigarette insertion hole; a first sensor configured to sense whether the cigarette insertion hole is open or closed; and a controller configured to determine whether the cigarette insertion hole is open or closed based on a signal sensed by the first sensor and set an operational mode of the aerosol generating device as an ON mode or an OFF mode based on a result of the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Hun Il LIM
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Publication number: 20200359697Abstract: The present utility model discloses an air pressure switch, a power supply device using this air pressure switch, and an electronic cigarette using this power supply device. The air pressure switch includes a main body that includes a sensing area that will be triggered under negative pressure. The air pressure switch further includes a flexible protection film installed on the main body and at least the outer surface of the main body where sensing area is provided so that a first cavity is enclosed by the protective film and the surface of the main body where the sensing area is provided and formed. The protective film deforms away from the main body under the external suction force, so that the airflow in the first cavity can partially flow into the space generated by the deformation of the protective film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Junwei OUYANG
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Publication number: 20200359698Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a heater configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette, the heater including a first electrically conductive heating element formed along a first path on an electrically insulating substrate, a second electrically conductive heating element formed along a second path on the electrically insulating substrate, and a temperature sensor track formed along a third path in a region between the first path and the second path; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; and a controller configured to control the power supplied from the battery to the heater and monitor a temperature sensed using the temperature sensor track.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Hun Il LIM, Tae Hun KIM, Jung Ho HAN, Sang Kyu PARK
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Publication number: 20200359699Abstract: Provided is a method of cleaning an aerosol generating device, the method including: receiving a user input for performing a cleaning operation; obtaining information about a performance history of the cleaning operation in response to the user input; setting a mode of the cleaning operation to one of a plurality of cleaning modes based on the information about the performance history; and performing the cleaning operation according to the set cleaning mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Jae Min LEE, Jong Sub LEE, Dae Nam HAN, Paul Joon SUNWOO
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Publication number: 20200359700Abstract: A voltage output circuit and an electronic cigarette are provided. The voltage output circuit includes a control chip and a step-down switch chip. When a first switch element turns on, the modulation signal output terminal of the control chip outputs a pulse modulation signal to a first control terminal of the step-down switch chip, and access between a first access terminal and a second access terminal of the step-down switch chip is established, based on the effective pulse modulation signal. The output voltage of the second access terminal is less than a system power voltage. The voltage output circuit and the electronic cigarette outputs the pulse modulation signal to the step-down switch chip by the control chip, and the step-down switch chip outputs a suitable driving voltage to the load, such as a thermal wire, the voltage output circuit with simplified structure is adjustable and improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: WEI-HUA QIU, KUI LIU
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Publication number: 20200359701Abstract: A vaporizer, including: an eye ring; a ring comprising stainless iron; a first lock block; a first end support; a thermal insulation cotton; a stainless-steel tube; a second end support; a support cylinder; a second lock block; a magnet; a thermistor; a mounting seat; a spring support; a spring; a pneumatic switch; a silicone sleeve sleeving the pneumatic switch; annular sleeve; a coil support; an inductor; a printed circuit board; a first end cover; a first cover plate covering the first end cover; a button; a circuit board; two electrical contacts; a battery; a housing; a second end cover; a second cover plate covering the second end cover. The thermal insulation cotton is sheathed on the stainless-steel tube. The first end support and the second end support are disposed on two ends of the stainless-steel tube, respectively. The first lock block is disposed on the first end support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200359702Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disposable electronic cigarette, including: a casing, a bottom cover is arranged at the bottom of the casing; an atomizer is accommodated in the casing, and the atomizer passes through a sealing ring of fixing member to arrange on the fixing member. The fixing member is further provided with a microphone, and the fixing member divides the electronic cigarette into a top chamber and a bottom chamber. The bottom chamber is provided with a battery, and the top chamber opens an atomizing tube shell and a tobacco tar chamber. The atomizing tube shell is connected to the atomizer and is not in communication with the tobacco tar chamber; the bottom chamber is further provided with a battery switch, the battery switch is connected to the battery to control on and off of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Yanni Cheng
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Publication number: 20200359703Abstract: An electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS”) device may include aerosol delivery devices such as smoking articles that produce aerosol. The device may include a cartridge for the aerosol production. The cartridge is assigned a unique identifier that is approved for a user or that user's device such that the cartridge and/or the device only operate when approved. The unique identifiers help with user identification, tracking, and age verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Sean Daugherty
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Publication number: 20200359704Abstract: Disclosed are a microporous ceramic thick-film heating element for an electronic cigarette oil atomizing core and its manufacturing method. The microporous ceramic thick-film heating element includes a microporous ceramic substrate, a heating resistive layer and an electrode layer, and the heating resistive layer has a middle portion and two connecting portions, and the electrode layer includes two separated electrode films, and the two connection parts are connected to upper ends of the two electrode films respectively, and the middle portion is coupled to an upper surface of the microporous ceramic substrate, and the heating resistive layer is provided for heating microporous ceramic substrate to atomize a smoke oil of an electronic cigarette and disperse the atomized smoke oil from micropores of the microporous ceramic substrate to the outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Jinfu DENG
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Publication number: 20200359705Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including: a seal cover; a housing; a silicone seal; a limit cover; a heating wire; a fixed seat; a fixed tube; a battery; a silicone sleeve; a plate including a pneumatic switch; and a plug. The housing includes a first part and a second part. The first part includes a curved airway filled with memory foam. The second part includes a first cavity and a second cavity arranged side by side. The silicone seal, the limit cover, the heating wire, the fixed seat, and the fixed tube are disposed in the first cavity of the housing. The battery, the silicone sleeve, the plate, and the plug are disposed in the second cavity of the housing. The heating wire and the fixed tube are disposed on the fixed seat, and the heating wire includes a pin embedded in the fixed tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200359706Abstract: A vaporizer including a first outer casing; a second outer casing; a main body; a turnover member; a first heating unit; a second heating unit; a first connector; a second connector; a fastener; a fixed part; a pneumatic switch; a buckle; a fixing pin; a first spring; a second spring; a button; a support frame; a control plate; a light column; a battery. The main body is disposed between the first outer casing and the second outer casing and includes a side wall and a through hole disposed in the side wall. The turnover member is disposed at one side of the main body and is next to the through hole of the main body. The first heating unit is cup-shaped and communicates with the through hole of the main body. The turnover member is curved and fixed on the main body via the buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200359707Abstract: A vaporizer including a cover; a first sleeve; a silicone gasket; a first heating unit; a second heating unit; a first support supporting the first heating unit; a second support supporting the second heating unit; two electrodes; a third support supporting the two electrodes; a printed circuit board; a silicone seal; a pneumatic switch; a fourth support supporting the pneumatic switch; a second sleeve; a thread ring; a button; a support frame; a base frame; a control plate; a light guide column; a battery; a first end cover; and a second end cover. The cover is disposed on the side wall of the base frame and is capable of turning inside out with respect to the side wall. The first sleeve is disposed in the base frame and includes an opening, and the cover is adapted to cover or uncover the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200359708Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including: a mouthpiece cover; a housing; a battery; a silicone seal; a limit cover; a heating wire; a seat fixing the heating wire; a drain tube; an e-liquid filling pipe; a silicone sleeve; a plate including a pneumatic switch; and an end cover. The mouthpiece cover is disposed on the housing. The heating wire is fixed on the seat. The heating wire includes a pin which extends into the drain tube. The silicone seal sleeves the limit cover. The limit cover includes a groove and the heating wire is embedded in the groove. The limit cover is disposed on the seat. The drain tube and the e-liquid filling pipe are disposed in the seat. The pin of the heating wire is fixed on the plate. The plate includes a cathode and an anode which are connected to the battery. The silicone sleeve sleeves the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
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Publication number: 20200359709Abstract: Shirts are disclosed that may be worn by tactical operators. In an embodiment, the shirt includes a body to be disposed about a torso of a wearer, a body to be disposed about a torso of a wearer, and pair of sleeves to receive the wearer's arms. In addition, the shirt includes a collar assembly including a port including a V-shaped region, and a collar extending from the port. The collar has a first portion extending a first length from the port, and a second portion extending a second length from the port. The first length is longer than the second length, and the second portion extends from the V-shaped region of the port. The body and the collar assembly comprise a first material, the pair of shoulder and the pair of sleeves comprise a second material, and the second material is more abrasion resistant than the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Josh Cleghorn, Greg Houser, Kevin Holland
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Publication number: 20200359710Abstract: A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Creighton Hierholzer
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Publication number: 20200359711Abstract: A bra for adjusting the orientation of the user's nipple when nursing, thus eliminating the danger of suffocation and giving the user a more complete peace of mind. Connected to the nursing bra is a soft strap that which permits the user to manually select how much the strap pushes on the breast. The strap is threaded through a loop near the center of the bra and then pulled across the excess breast tissue above the nipple, gently pushing it back and exposing the nipple. The strap is then securely fastened to itself after being disposed through a second loop that is located on an opposing side of the cup from the first loop. The mother can then feed the baby hands free. When not in use, the strap can be relaxed or loosened while still in the bra, thereby permitting the bra to operate as a normal support/nursing bra.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Alexis Peterson
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Publication number: 20200359712Abstract: The present invention discloses a composite garment that includes an attached liner including a bodice support which effectively supports and enhances the bust while supporting, smoothing and elongating the bodice of the dress. The present invention is suitable for most figures and can be tailored or customized to compliment most dress styles and body types. In one embodiment, the bodice support is attached to the top edge of the special occasion dress. The present invention allows the outer garment to hang free from the bodice ensuring that no stress points or stretching of the fabric or seams is created and that no stays are visible from the outside of the dress.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Kelly Crum
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Publication number: 20200359713Abstract: A swaddling apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a fabric container of size and dimensions to comfortably enclose a human below neck level. The apparatus also comprises a vertical zipper at a front area of the container, the zipper accessible from an interior area of the container. The apparatus also comprises slots below a shoulder area of the container, the slots enabling arms of a user to protrude externally from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Constandinos Bakouros
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Publication number: 20200359714Abstract: The present invention relates for an active breathing system for an aseptic overalls arranged to be worn by a user, comprising an aeration device and an air inlet means, said active breathing system further comprising an aseptic overalls for a cleanroom and possibly an underclothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Vincent VANNESTE
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Publication number: 20200359715Abstract: A garment includes a blower device having an inlet and an outlet, an outer fabric, and an inner fabric attached to the outer fabric. The outer fabric has a mounting part to which the blower device is removably mountable in a state in which the inlet is disposed on an outer side of the outer fabric and the outlet is disposed on the inner fabric side of the outer fabric. The internal space is formed between the outer fabric and the inner fabric. The internal space is configured such that, when the garment is not worn and the blower device delivers the ambient air into the internal space at an air volume Q (cubic meter per minute: m3/min), the air volume Q and an internal pressure P (pascal: Pa) of the internal space satisfy a relationship of P?1.1Q2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicants: TEIJIN LIMITED, MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Manabu TOKUNAGA, Kazuhiro SAKURAI, Nobuyoshi MIYASAKA
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Publication number: 20200359716Abstract: Comfortable and flexible cooling units and methods of using cooling units for cooling humans, animals or objects, the cooling units including a first weldable textile layer having a peripheral edge, a second weldable textile layer having a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the first layer weldable textile layer adjoined to the peripheral edge of the second weldable textile layer around a circumference of the cooling unit, and a phase change material composition contained between the first weldable textile layer and the second weldable textile layer. The phase change material composition may include a pelletized shape stable phase change material which may be suspended in a gel and may be comfortable and conformable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Glacier Tek LLCInventors: RoxAnne Best, Tyler Zwirtz, Benedict Welter, Luke Haun, William Johnson, JR.
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Publication number: 20200359717Abstract: A face mask (100) may comprise at least one layer of filtration material (218) configured to filter one or more harmful substances from the air breathed by a user; at least one layer of absorbent material (214) configured to absorb moisture exhaled by the user, wherein the at least one layer of absorbent material (214) spans the entire inner surface area of the mask (100); at least one layer of waterproof material (216) located between the at least one layer of filtration material (218) and the at least one layer of absorbent material (214) configured to prevent moisture from the absorbent material from contacting the filtration material; and at least one layer of anti-bacterial material (212) located adjacent to the at least one layer of absorbent material (214) and forming the inner surface of the mask (100). The face mask (100) can absorb moisture exhaled by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2017Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Charlie HAN, Kevin LU, Robin XIANG, Jerry SHEN
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Publication number: 20200359718Abstract: A surgical garment configured for attachment to a surgical helmet, wherein the surgical garment defines a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The surgical helmet includes a peripheral device, a chin bar, and a coupling member. The coupling member may be recessed within the chin bar. The surgical garment may comprise an attachment element configured to removably couple with the coupling member of the surgical helmet. The coupling member and attachment member may comprise reciprocal features, such as a protrusion and a recess. The protrusion and/or corresponding recess may comprise a curved or similarly shaped surface configured to resist decoupling of the attachment member and the coupling member when a force is applied to the surgical garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ryan Jefferis, Beau Kidman, Stephen Isham
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Publication number: 20200359719Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for preventing fluid from entering an interface are provided. For example, a strap is provided for preventing fluid from entering an interface. The strap comprises a first layer comprising an elastic material and a second layer comprising a superabsorbent material. The strap extends about or around a first material at a position at or near an interface between the first material and a second material. The interface may be an interface between a surgical gown and a surgical glove worn by a healthcare provider, and the strap may extend about the gown at a position at or near the glove. In some embodiments, the strap comprises an absorptive facing and an elastic laminate. The absorptive facing comprises a carded web containing superabsorbent fibers. Further, the absorptive facing and elastic laminate form a stretchable material having absorptive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Prasad S. Potnis
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Publication number: 20200359720Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for sealing an interface are provided. For example, a protective guard is provided for sealing an interface. The protective guard comprises a body comprising a fluid impervious material and proximal and distal segments that may comprise a superabsorbent or a non-superabsorbent material. The proximal and distal segments are positioned on first and second sides, respectively, of the interface. The protective guard extends about the interface to create a fluid barrier. In some embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an elastic material, such as an elastic band, and in particular embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be nitrile. In further embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an expandable material that expands upon contact or interaction with a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Prasad S. Potnis, Christena K. Nash, Dennis Joseph, Brian E. Lin, Namita A. Mithani
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Publication number: 20200359721Abstract: A glove includes a fingerless glove body having a stiffener between the thumb and pointer finger to prevent a person from picking up objects between the thumb and pointer finger and putting them into her mouth. A brace is also provided to prevent the wearer from touching the palm of the glove with their fingers to further prevent a person from pickup up objects by making a first and putting the objects into her mouth. The glove further provides abrasion resistance and slip resistance, such as for a crawling baby.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Vul-khane Meroe
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Publication number: 20200359722Abstract: Embodiments of a breaching charge pocket for a pair of pants are disclosed. In an embodiment, the breaching charge pocket includes a plurality of compartments. Each compartment includes an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of each compartment includes an opening that is biased to a closed position. In addition, the breaching charge pocket includes a plurality of elastic loops. Each of the elastic loops is disposed at the opening of a corresponding one of the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Josh Cleghorn, Greg Houser, Kevin Holland
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Publication number: 20200359723Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment. The garment may include a top half garment configured to be worn on an upper body of a human body, wherein the top half garment comprises a torso portion. Further, the garment may include a bottom half garment configured to be worn on a lower body of the human body. Further, the bottom half garment may include a waist portion. Further, the garment may include at least one attachment coupled with the at least one top half garment and the bottom half garment. Further, the at least one attachment may be configured for attaching a top interior surface of the top half garment to the bottom half garment. Further, the attaching may be configured for covering the waist portion with the torso portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Vashene Renee Barfield
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Publication number: 20200359724Abstract: Clothing article mainly for sportswear use, comprising at least one perforated PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) cooling material insert. With this insert the achieved goals are that the clothing that include them have a greater evaporative surface increasing the cooling effect, greater elasticity to allow adaptability to the body and comfort, less weight and better aesthetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Eugenio MERINO GARCÍA, José Miguel MERINO GARCÍA
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Publication number: 20200359725Abstract: A clothing weight for preventing clothing from lifting while riding an outdoor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a weighted base mold. The weighted base mold defines a recess operable for receiving an inner magnet. An inner magnet is disposed within the recess and is operable to magnetically couple to an outer magnet. The inner magnet is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to an outer magnet. An outer magnet is operable for magnetic attraction to the inner magnet. The outer magnet is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to the inner magnet. A decorative cap is fixed to the outer magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: John P. Harrington
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Publication number: 20200359726Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat storage container for storing and transporting at least one hat. The container has a cover; a base; a hat stop and a handle. The base releasably connects to the cover to define a cavity for receiving the at least one hat; and the hat stop is generally semi-dome shaped and is for locating the at least one hat within the cavity. The cover has a generally semi-dome shaped portion for covering the hat stop and crown portions of the at least one hat, and a bill portion extending therefrom for covering bill portions of the at least one hat. The hat stop houses, or provides a mounting for a deodoriser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: PACFINITY LIMITEDInventors: Jack Hamilton, Marcus Hamilton
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Publication number: 20200359727Abstract: A helmet comprising: an inner shell; an outer shell, configured to be able to displace relative to the inner shell in response to an impact; and an impact response adjustment mechanism configured to be adjustable such that the response profile of the relative displacement over time of the outer shell in relation to the inner shell in response to an impact on the helmet varies depending on the setting of the impact response adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Amy Louise Pomering
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Publication number: 20200359728Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flexible energy absorbing systems and body armor, helmets and protective garments incorporating flexible energy absorbing systems. A flexible energy absorbing system may comprise a first plurality of cells having a first re-entrant geometry and a second plurality of cells having a second, different geometry. The first plurality of cells and the second plurality of cells may comprise an elastomeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Daniel James PLANT
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Publication number: 20200359729Abstract: An arc flash protective hood device. The protective hood is fitted with a passive blackbody radiation shield device formed with facing plates, each plate having a plurality of slots therethrough, the slots in one plate being in offset registration with the slots in the other plate, thereby creating a semi-tortuous path for fluid flow through the device. The semi-tortuous path for air flow is so formed to prevent arc-flash energy from passing through the shield device. Alternatively, the shield device may be a single, integral element, or each plate may be made in two or more segments. The blackbody radiation shield device may be mounted in an opening in a hood, and several such shield devices may be mounted in several openings in the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: PAULSON MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventor: Roy PAULSON
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Publication number: 20200359730Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to braided articles and methods for their manufacture. The braided articles may include articles of footwear having braided uppers. The article of footwear may comprise a sole and a braided upper comprising a toe portion having a toe seam, a heel portion comprising a seamless braided structure, and a throat portion. The toe portion may comprise a base yarn. The throat portion may comprise a stretch yarn. Additionally, the heel portion may comprise both the stretch yarn and the base yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Robert M. Bruce, Eun Kyung Lee, James Y. Yoo, Chikao Ichikawa
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Publication number: 20200359731Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides work shoes each including an outsole, a midsole, an inner board, and a mid-insole from the ground up, wherein a thickness of the mid-insole is twice or more a thickness of the midsole, the mid-insole includes a substrate including a plurality of first sensors, an electronic module, and a wiring configured to connect the first sensors and the electronic module, and a body part in which a groove, into which the electronic module downwardly protruding from the substrate is inserted, is formed, the electronic module includes a communication module and a battery, the communication module communicates with an external device, and the external device analyzes information received from work shoes and then notifies a worker and a manager of the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: SAMDUK TONGSANG CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Pyo JUN, Won Ho YU, Jae Ryun SHIM, In Bae JANG
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Publication number: 20200359732Abstract: A footwear construction unit for receiving a decorative component is provided along with an embellished shoe that incorporates the construction unit. The construction unit comprises an upper body and a weight-bearing peripheral wall extending downwardly from the upper body, which together define an interior upraised area that accommodates at least a portion of the decorative component. Thus, the decorative component is elevated above the walking surface and protected from dirt and abrasion. The decorative component may optionally extend across the arch and/or down the inner heel and/or onto other surfaces herein disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Sergio Luna
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Publication number: 20200359733Abstract: A soft shoe cover protects shoes from stains from falling liquid and other matter. The shoe cover comprises a toe cup and arms. The arms wrap around the back of a user's ankle. The arms cover the top line of the shoe and leave the and heel and the lower portion of the quarter exposed. The arms are sufficiently wide to cover a topline of the shoe and an upper portion of a shoe quarter. The arms extend rearwardly from the toe cup and are joined behind the user's ankle. The arms and the toe cup define an open area around the shoe's heel. Releasable securing means, e.g., hook and mesh fastener, join the arms to hold the shoe cover in place. The construction provides adequate tensile strength for holding the cover to a shoe and around an ankle as a user moves, maintaining the shape of the shoe cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: ERICA LINAS
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Publication number: 20200359734Abstract: A protector for protecting a skate (e.g., an ice skate) and a foot of a user (e.g., a hockey player) against impacts, such as from pucks (e.g., during shots, which can be powerful), to reduce risks of pain or injury from such impacts, in which the protector is fastenable to the skate, is configured to cover at least part of a skate boot of the skate, and may be designed to facilitate its use, including by facilitating the user donning (i.e., putting on) and doffing (i.e., removing) the skate (e.g., while the protector is fastened to the skate boot), and/or to look like the skate boot (e.g., so as to be relatively unnoticeable such that it can seem as if it is not there).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: GAETAN CHAMPAGNE, Jean-Francois Corbeil
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Publication number: 20200359735Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration generator for shoes, including: a flat vibration plate having a length longer than the width thereof; support pieces horizontally protruding in the widthwise direction of the vibration plate; upper and lower casings coupled while restricting each end portion of each support piece, so as to accommodate the vibration plate therein; core magnets fixedly provided in one or more places among the respective end portions in the lengthwise direction of the vibration plate; upper magnets fixed to the upper casing so as to face the core magnets, thereby generating a repulsive force; and bottom magnets fixed to the lower casing so as to face the core magnets, thereby generating a repulsive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Jae Hoon CHO, Ying Zhu LI, Yong CHEN
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Publication number: 20200359736Abstract: The present invention is for a footwear apparatus for improved gait bio mechanics. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the footwear apparatus may comprise a heel cup that provides a valgus tilt to a user's good and provides a deep heel cup to adequately support the user's heel. It may also be comprised of a medial arch support member and a midfoot lateral support member, wherein the heel cup, the medial arch, and the midfoot lateral support member stabilize the user's foot in a lateral direction to minimize pronation and heel inversion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Jose Francisco Hilario
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Publication number: 20200359737Abstract: The present invention is related to a shoe, the shoe including: a first outsole comprising a bottom portion which contacts the ground, and a plurality of first protruding portions each of which has a dome shape and protrudes upward from the bottom portion, and a second outsole comprising a support portion disposed on the bottom portion, and a plurality of second protruding portions each of which has a dome shape and protrudes downward from the support portion. Protruding end portions of the plurality of second protruding portions are bonded to protruding end portions of the plurality of first protruding portions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Ho Dong SUNG
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Publication number: 20200359738Abstract: The present invention discloses the flooRunner assembly which is easy to slip on and provide comfort and support during physical activities, without the use of any external support. The assembly consists of multiple parts which includes soft resilient material, rubber insole, primary backing fabric, secondary backing fabric, outside threading and nylon pile to provide maximum support, ventilation and protection of feet during any ambulatory activities, such as walking and running.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Allen Sanders