Patents Issued in December 12, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130326783
    Abstract: A shin pad for use in a ski boot is disclosed. The shin pad comprises a sheet of compressible material with a void, like a doughnut hole, in the middle. The shin pad is placed on the shin with the hole placed over an area of the shin which is to be protected from pressure and friction. The material of the pad covers an area of the shin surrounding the area to be protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Paul M. Archer
  • Publication number: 20130326784
    Abstract: A protective ware garment to be worn prior to formal affairs. The garment know as Cover up is made from a poly tissue poly non-woven material that is used in preventing Spills over formal dress-ware, the front of the cover up overlaps and is fastens by Velcro. The back of the cover up garment has ventilation under the arms and cotton material Over the back to ensure dryness, the back also has accordion pleats that expand according to the dress width, there are pleats on both sides of the dress to give extra room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Tracy E. White
  • Publication number: 20130326785
    Abstract: A garment for neuro-musculo-skeletal assistance comprising a body (2) of the garment provided with elasticity and intended to be worn by a user to adhere to a portion of the user's body and an elastic and continuous framework (5) on the body of the garment and comprising a plurality of anchoring portions (10) and a plurality of active portions (20; 30; 40; 50), each intended to coincide with respective sectors of the user's body, where the framework is structured so that, when the garment is worn by the user and the latter carries out a motor activity, the active portions deform themselves following the deformation of the respective sectors of the user's body and the anchoring portions remain substantially unchanged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: AMARCOD INDUSTRIA ABBIGLIAMENTO S.R.L.
    Inventors: Renato Cornacchiari, Ylenia Boldrini
  • Publication number: 20130326786
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a unitary garment comprising a top bodice element having an elastic waistband, secured to a bottom trouser element having an elastic waistband. The two separate waistbands extend around the lower periphery of the top bodice element, and the other waistband extending around the upper periphery of the bottom element. The waistbands are aligned, contiguously front to back with respect to each other and are secured to each other in their contiguous state by any suitable means. The top bodice element contains means in the front or the back of the garment to allow the wearer an open through which to don the garment and it has excess fabric material neck to waist to provide a blouson effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Lavinia Wong
  • Publication number: 20130326787
    Abstract: A cropped camisole is provided. The cropped camisole has a body defining an opening configured to fit a portion of the torso of a woman. The camisole also has a top circumferential seam and a bottom circumferential seam, where at least one of the top and bottom seams is configured to lay flat during wear and not roll. The cropped camisole also has at least one strap that has two attachment points on the front face of the body of the camisole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Lauren Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20130326788
    Abstract: An undergarment, such as a corset, adapted to be worn about a torso of a wearer includes a body having first longitudinal edges. A separate panel is removably attached to the first longitudinal edges of the body. The separate panel can be replaced by another separate panel which has a different design, coloring, or material construction. The body may be formed of first and second separate body members which also are secured along second longitudinal edges by adjustable lacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Cheryl Bell
  • Publication number: 20130326789
    Abstract: One embodiment of a glove attachment system for retaining gloves comprises a glove with an integrated magnet portion. The glove has a liner portion, an outer portion, and a magnet portion. The magnet portion is attached between the liner portion and the outer portion. The glove, with the integrated magnet allows the glove to attach to an analogous glove, or an object attracted to a magnetic field. This allows the gloves to be maintained in pairs while stored or not in use. Another embodiment may include an attachment device with a connection portion and a clip portion. The connection portion may magnetically interact with the glove's magnet portion to retain the glove to the attachment device. The clip portion leads from the connection portion and facilitates the joining of the attachment device to an object, such as a strap, allowing the glove to be maintained to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Cory Lehrman
  • Publication number: 20130326790
    Abstract: An impact resistant wearable band assembly 10 which is particularly usefully and durable during physical exercise, fitness activities, sports, blood pressure measurements, and health care monitoring, can have a matrix, series or array of interlocking magnetic mechanisms 114 with matingly engageable portions 115 and 117 comprising magnets 116 and magnetically attractable portions 118 for detachably and magnetically securing end portions of a user friendly wearable band. In use, the versatile wearable band can be easily adjusted in a one handed movement from a locked position to a released position and vice versa. Advantageously, the wearable band assembly includes an electronic device 122 secured to an electronic device-supporting portion 120 of the wearable band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Cauwels, Rachid M. Alameh, Jeong J. Ma, Paul R. Steuer
  • Publication number: 20130326791
    Abstract: A retractable sunshade cap (40) includes a crown (52) having a forwardly extending visor (54), three sunshield members (118)(160)(200), and fastening members. The bottom end of the sunshield members are attached to the base of the crown using detachable or permanent fastening members. Left and right sunshield members (118)(160) are disposed with their front ends attached near the front centerline (74) of the crown so that they drape forwardly down the side of the visor. Rear sunshield member (200) is disposed so that it drapes down from near the rear crown portion. Detachable fastening members are deployed to secure angled folded flaps that reduce the size of the sunshield members for storage and can serve as earflaps (274) to shade the ears, and are also deployed to secure portions of the sunshield members onto the crown near its vertex (72) for independent retraction and targeted shading of the face and neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: FRANKIE E. WOO
  • Publication number: 20130326792
    Abstract: Two designers collaborated to develop a modified HH, referred to as the Infinity Hijab Headscarf (IHH), in an effort to meet the HH needs of Saudi Arabian women acculturating to United States culture. The two-piece IHH set can be worn together or separately, as a headband and/or scarf (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The initial inspiration for the IHH came from two fashion trends: a wide stretch headband and an infinity (or tube) scarf. The design was also informed by scholarly research regarding the socio-religious cultures of Islam and Saudi Arabia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Thea Lynn Matos, Lauren Anne Graebner
  • Publication number: 20130326793
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for wearing replica “cauliflower” ears which are molded from the actual cauliflower ears of athletes contact sports including mixed martial arts (MMA), wrestling, rugby, boxing and others. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises support means adapted to support left and right replica cauliflower ears on a wearer's head. A fastening means is adapted to fasten the left and right replica cauliflower ears, respectively, to the support means. The left and right replica cauliflower ears are modeled from a mold of an athlete's cauliflower ears, and suitably resized and shaped to be worn over the ears of the wearer. In another embodiment, the supporting means comprises a flexible head band, and the left and right replica cauliflower ears are fastened to the left and right arms, respectively, of the head band, and wherein the left and right arms am configured to at least partially wrap around a wearer's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew James Bingley, Walter David McCrindle, Christopher Brian Prickett
  • Publication number: 20130326794
    Abstract: A convertible garment may be constructed from a material having a bulk section between opposing ends. Bundling strings may encircle the material near the ends with an adjustable and independent level of compactness. Additionally, connecting strings may be attached to the material at the ends for positioning the opposing ends of the material adjacent to one another. Compactness of the majority of the material in the bulk section may be adjustable relative to a desired coverage of a wearer. The material may be hemmed. Stitching may be included near the ends to supplement the bundling strips. The material may be a textile that is adjustable to cover a length of the wearer up to between shoulders and hips of the wearer. A method of using the convertible garment is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20130326795
    Abstract: A convertible garment may be constructed from a material having a bulk section between opposing ends. The material may substantially encircle bands located at the opposing ends. Bundling strings may encircle the material near the ends with an adjustable and independent level of compactness. Additionally, connecting strings may be attached to the material at the ends for positioning the opposing ends of the material adjacent to one another. Compactness of the majority of the material in the bulk section may be adjustable relative to a desired coverage of a wearer. The material may be hemmed. Stitching may be included near the ends to supplement the bundling strips. The material may be a textile that is adjustable to cover a length of the wearer up to between shoulders and hips of the wearer. A method of using the convertible garment is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20130326796
    Abstract: A Scope and Cap Flap is attached to a piece of sporting outdoor wear. The Scope and Cap Flap has one flap attached to the left front chest portion and a second flap attached the right front chest portion. The two flaps are attached to one another to create the Scope and Cap Flap that drapes over a weapon held by a sportsman protecting the weapon from the elements while having the weapon readily accessible for a sporting activity such as hunting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen James Cunliffe
  • Publication number: 20130326797
    Abstract: A belt is provided having a longitudinal axis configured to encompass the waist of a person, a patch is disposed on the belt, the patch extends across a width of the belt and forms a longitudinal pocket for a key between the patch and belt where an opening of the pocket receives the actuator end of the key, the longitudinal pocket is oriented to receive the key parallel to the longitudinal axis of the belt and a cutout in the patch extends outwards from the opening and from the pocket along the longitudinal axis, the cutout traces the outline of the handle of the key wherein a curvature of the belt causes the portion of the patch surrounding the opening to pull the handle of the key into the cutout against the belt thereby preventing the key from being accidentally dislodged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: ARMANENT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES, INC.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20130326798
    Abstract: A protective headgear is disclosed. The headgear protects regions of the wearer's head including the crown, temples, and chin. The headgear has a closure system having two adjustable closures, operating substantially perpendicular to each other and to reinforce one another, that act to provide custom fit for the headgear and to maintain a field of view for the wearer during use and after repeated uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ken CLEMENT, Craig CLEMENT, John David ZIKAKIS
  • Publication number: 20130326799
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to topical ankle gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical ankle gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, Achilles buttresses, and/or an extendable strap. The topical ankle gear of the present invention is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the foot and ankle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: TOPICAL GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: William D. Bue, JR., Michael L. Martin, Elizabeth Danflous Russell
  • Publication number: 20130326800
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for a human body which can reduce an impact applied to the human body when a wearer falls is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Choong-Hyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20130326801
    Abstract: An apparatus for bolting down a flange. The flange is operatively associated with a structural interface having an opening. The structural interface may be a toilet. The apparatus comprises a fastener assembly disposed through the flange slot, and the fastener assembly includes: a base configured to engage the flange; a bolt shaft with an inner bore, wherein said bolt shaft is connected to the base, and a fastener selectively attachable to the bolt shaft. The apparatus also includes a cap operatively configured to selectively engage the bolt shaft. A method of attaching a flange to a foundation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Charles H. Junca
  • Publication number: 20130326802
    Abstract: A portable personal cleansing system is used to provide a user with a discrete apparatus for washing and cleansing their private areas after using the toilet. The present invention is constructed of both disposable and reusable components, wherein the disposable components can be safely discarded within a toilet bowl after use. The apparatus comprises a detachable handle, a plunger plate, a cylinder body, a hydro soluble nozzle, and a refill device. The plunger plate comprises a handle mount and a plurality of channel mounts. The hydro soluble nozzle comprises an exterior wall, a cylinder mount, and a fluid channel. The cylinder body comprises a lateral wall, several mechanisms, a fluid opening, and a fluid chamber. The plunger plate actuates the various mechanisms and causes the solution to be expelled through the nozzle. The nozzle maintains its rigidity during use but is quickly dissolved when ejected and immersed in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Kimberly Dawn Newbill, Timothy Duane Key
  • Publication number: 20130326803
    Abstract: A personal cleansing apparatus includes a sprayer housing having inlet and outlet ends, the inlet end being operatively connected to the water inlet source. A first valve assembly is situated adjacent the inlet end of the sprayer housing, the first valve assembly operable between an open configuration that allows water to pass downstream and a closed configuration preventing water from passing downstream. An actuator is operatively coupled to the first valve assembly and configured to selectively move the first stopper between closed and open configurations. A second valve assembly is situated adjacent the sprayer housing outlet end, the second valve assembly configured to move between an open configuration when a predetermined amount of water pressure is experienced and a closed configuration when less than a predetermined amount of water pressure is experienced. Water is permitted to pass downstream when the second valve assembly is at the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kadi Maleki
  • Publication number: 20130326804
    Abstract: The invention provides a specially designed hose attachment for bath tub nozzles, with the device boasting an integrated dispenser through which liquid bath products are easily dispensed. The invention effectively eliminates the loud splashing noise associated with filling a bath tub as well as provide a simple means of dispensing bath products into the bath as the tub is filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Geneva Autry, James Autry
  • Publication number: 20130326805
    Abstract: An infant bathing mat comprising a non-slip top surface extending between a first end and a second end; a bottom surface opposing the non-slip top surface, where the bottom surface includes an adhesive layer to adhere the infant bathing mat to a base of a bathing basin; and an intermediate support between the non-slip top surface and the bottom surface, where the intermediate support form fits to an infant's body. The infant bathing mat accommodates safe bathing within a portable basin or a standard tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Andrzej Skrzyniarz
  • Publication number: 20130326806
    Abstract: A trench drain with a trench body and a grate for use with a flush-threshold or low-threshold shower. The trench body is rectangular, with a drain hole positioned in the bottom. Front and back flanges extend from the bottom of the front and back sides for an absolute flush installation of the trench drain to the shower body and the bathroom flooring. The trench body may extend under the shower walls on each side. A grate fits into the top of the trench body onto a lip or edge on the interior of the front and back sides. Protrusions may extend inward to help provide support and stability for the grate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: SCOTT STONECIPHER, WILL RICE, RICHARD MILLARD
  • Publication number: 20130326807
    Abstract: A storage device for a sink capable of being installed between an upper cabinet and a lower cabinet of a sink is provided. The storage device for a sink can be provided at a corner of the sink having a low degree of space utilization to easily store cutting boards, kitchen cleaners, sponges and the like. Also, since a plate provided with a storage unit is rotatably disposed on a vertical rod, the storage device for a sink can be configured to turn the plate toward a wall so that products are invisible after storage of the products, thereby tidily arranging the stored products. In addition, the storage device for a sink can be provided with hook rings, magnetic materials and tong-type grasping units to easily arrange and store products used for various purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Eun-young Ahn
  • Publication number: 20130326808
    Abstract: An infant playpen apparatus includes a playpen frame having two opposite side frame portions, two rail structures respectively affixed with the two side frame portions, a support platform operable to detachably assemble with the rail structures, and two coupling structures connected with the support platform and operable to respectively assemble with the rail structures. At least one of the coupling structures includes a latch that can lock an assembly of the support platform with the rail structure, and unlock the assembly of the support platform with the rail structure for removing the support assembly from the rail structure. The playpen apparatus can further include a m bassinet held with the playpen frame. The support platform can slide along the rail structures between a first position where the support platform substantially uncovers the bassinet, and a second position where the support platform lies above and substantially overlaps with the bassinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nathaneal SAINT, Jonathan K. MOUNTZ, Andrew J. WINTERHALTER, Jonathan M. PACELLA, William B. BELLOWS
  • Publication number: 20130326809
    Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, a crib includes a configurable side with an adjustable height. In a first mode of operation, the configurable side extends to a height that prevents a child from climbing over the side. In a second mode of operation, the configurable side retracts to a lower height that provides a person with easier access into the crib to attend to the child. In general, the configurable side enables multiple modes of operation that provide convenient access while maintaining safety. According to one embodiment, a crib assembly includes a moveable section, a fixed section, and a holding mechanism. The holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the moveable section in a position relative to the fixed section. The moveable section includes a plurality of vertical supports that are disposed within a passageway of the fixed section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: LaJobi, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Jacobs, Steve Wood, Joseph Fiore, JR., Adam Petrucci
  • Publication number: 20130326810
    Abstract: A multi-purpose blanket including substantially rectangular first and second waterproof portions each having a first and second side, substantially rectangular first and second insulated portions, generally rectangular first and second insulated portions, first and second detachable attachment means connected to the first side of the first waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the first waterproof portion at opposing edges of the first waterproof portion, third and fourth detachable attachment means connected to the second side of the second waterproof portion and extending substantially along the length of the second waterproof portion at opposing edges of the second waterproof portion, and a substantially rectangular bottom waterproof portion interconnecting the first and second waterproof portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: BLOCKIT BLANKET LLC
    Inventor: Mark Edward Davidson
  • Publication number: 20130326811
    Abstract: A sleep surface insert system and method for positioning under, for example, an infant on a sleep surface. The sleep surface insert system includes an insert and a blower system. The insert includes a top liner and a bottom liner. The top liner and bottom liner define first and a second hollow spaces therebetween. Further, the top liner includes first and second pores such that the first pores extend through the top liner from the first hollow space and the second pores extend through the top liner from the second hollow space. In addition, the blower system is configured to provide air flow into the first and second hollow spaces defined in the insert such that the air flow is configured to flow into the insert and out of at least one of the first pores and the second pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Scott D. Miles, Dana L. Miles
  • Publication number: 20130326812
    Abstract: A patient support system includes independently adjustable columns supporting a hinged bending or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for upwardly breaking and downwardly breaking orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20130326813
    Abstract: A patient support system includes independently adjustable columns supporting a hinged bending or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for upwardly breaking and downwardly breaking orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20130326814
    Abstract: This invention discloses an electric bed bedboard with embedded fixed structure. The fixed structure includes a plurality of guide pieces, multiple sliders, multiple disc sleeve and two pieces of wood, a plurality of guide pieces. Multiple guide pieces are set on top of the bed board and also have T-shaped slots on their surface. Many disc sleeves are stacked on top of the word pieces at intervals and there are internal thread inside the disc sleeves. Two pieces of wood are fixed into the bed support at intervals and the disc sleeves position matches with the guide pieces. Multiple sliders are “stem” shaped sliders and have external threads on their top. Multiple sliders are situated on top of the guide pieces inside the T-shaped grooves. Multiple sliders' tops are situated inside the multiple disc sleeves which have connection by the threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: HUAFENG SHAN
  • Publication number: 20130326815
    Abstract: An I-shaped pillow has a curved slot that fits the contour of a person's head and neck to allow them to comfortably sleep on their back. The pillow further includes a slot at the bottom to prevent the pillow from lying flat on a surface. This prevents a user from having their hair make contact with pillow, providing people with a convenient way to get a good night's sleep without flattening their hairstyle. The pillow provides neck support while sleeping, helping relieve neck pain. The pillow can be used by anyone looking to maintain their hairstyle during their sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Renee Smart-Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130326816
    Abstract: A pillow assembly has a body and two lateral sleeping modules. The body includes a supine sleeping area and two lateral sleeping areas, and the supine sleeping area is between the lateral sleeping areas. The two lateral sleeping modules are separately mounted on the lateral sleeping areas of the body. Each lateral sleeping module have at least one lateral sleeping height-adjusting unit and a fixed section to hold the at least one lateral sleeping height-adjusting unit on one of the lateral sleeping areas at position. The height of the pillow assembly is adjustable according to different figures of users. Therefore, the pillow assembly has a better comfort, support and suitability to reduce tension of neck muscle of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: SUNFAR COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIN-CHANG WU
  • Publication number: 20130326817
    Abstract: An infant support structure with which an electronic device can be used is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is configured to be used with an electronic device that can enhance the experience of an infant or child on the infant support structure. In addition, softgoods for an infant support structure is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Margo Block Moulin
  • Publication number: 20130326818
    Abstract: An interface device (60) for mounting an accessory to a host(30), comprises a base (62) mountable on the host, a carrier (120) rotatably secured to the base, and a latch (130) having an engaged state in which the latch engages the base and resists rotation of the carrier relative to the base, and a disengaged state in which the latch permits rotation of the carrier relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Carol Anne Wood, Ryan Rasmussen, Anthony Victor Catacchio
  • Publication number: 20130326819
    Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Foley, Thomas Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcell Danis
  • Publication number: 20130326820
    Abstract: The present technology provides an encasement comprising a fabric cover formed of bed bug impervious fabric. The encasement comprises an opening with a zipper mechanism disposed therein and operable to close the opening. The encasement also comprises a barrier attached to the fabric cover, extending along and opposite the zipper tracks. The encasement also comprises a channel between the barrier and said zipper tracks that receives a portion of the zipper head and becomes an enclosed channel when said zipper tracks are mated together. The channel has a confined space of a size to thwart bug movement along the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: JAB Distributors, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Bell, Yueh-Jyh Chen, Ching-Yao Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130326821
    Abstract: A tool and method for measuring, marking and/or scoring drywall sheets. The tool includes a housing having front and rear housing sections forming an internal chamber; a spool rotatably mounted within the chamber; a flexible tape stored on the spool and expandable and retractable from the housing; a brake mechanism mounted on the housing and engageable to maintain the tape in an extended position; a guide mounted on a second end of the tape; and a contact device extending from the housing for marking and/or scoring the surface of the sheet. The guide is placed in abutting contact with an edge of the drywall sheet and the contact device is positioned on the exterior surface thereof. The housing is moved across the exterior surface while the guide remains in abutting contact with the edge, and the contact device marks or scores the surface as the housing is moved thereover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Adam Pauze
  • Publication number: 20130326822
    Abstract: A washing machine for treating laundry comprising a basket rotatable about a first rotational axis, having a peripheral side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall to at least partially define a treating chamber; a clothes mover proximate the bottom wall, having a base with a centrally located hub concentric with a second rotational axis about which the clothes mover reciprocally rotates; and at least one vane having an elongated body extending away from the hub and projecting upwardly from the clothes mover to terminate in a tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DAVID W. CARR, DALE E. MUELLER, BASAK OGUZ, JON D. STRAIT
  • Publication number: 20130326823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent comprising a granulated foam control composition and an anionic detersive surfactant, wherein said granulated foam control composition comprises: (a) a foam control agent comprising: i. a polydiorganosiloxane fluid comprising units of the formula where each group R, which may be the same or different, is selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 36 carbon atoms or an aryl group or aralkyl group having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, the mean number of carbon atoms in the groups R being at least 1.3; ii. a hydrophobic filler dispersed in the polydiorganosiloxane fluid; (b) an organic additive having a melting point of from about 45° C. to about 100° C. comprising a polyol ester which is a polyol esterified by carboxylate groups each having 7 to 36 carbon atoms, and which is miscible with said polydiorganosiloxane fluid; (c) a water soluble inorganic particulate carrier; (d) a cationic polymer; (e) a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick SOMERVILLE ROBERTS, Haiyan SONG, Jerome Macaisa CASTRO, Jacqueline L'HOSTIS, Stephanie LECOMTE
  • Publication number: 20130326824
    Abstract: A laundry detergent comprising a granulated foam control composition and an anionic detersive surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick SOMERVILLE ROBERTS, Haiyan SONG, Jerome Macaisa CASTRO, Jacqueline L'HOSTIS, Stephanie LECOMTE
  • Publication number: 20130326825
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laundry treating appliance having a drum and a torsionally flexible drive mechanism. The drum simultaneously rotates in a first rotational direction and oscillates about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Whilrlpool Corporation
    Inventor: DIETMAR E. LILIE
  • Publication number: 20130326826
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibres such as the hair, using i) at least one direct dye bearing a disulfide, thiol or protected-thiol function and ii) at least one sparingly or non-ethoxylated fatty alcohol, iii) at least one cationic surfactant, iv) at least one alkaline agent, and v) at least one reducing agent. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the ingredients i) to v), to the use of the combination of i), ii), iii), iv) and v) for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin fibres, and to a multi-compartment kit comprising the ingredients i) to v). The dyeing process and the composition according to the invention especially afford a long-lasting coloration on keratin fibres, which is strong, chromatic and/or homogeneous, with or without the use of an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Chrystel Pourille
  • Publication number: 20130326827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dye method in application of a pattern formed in conformity with the art of marbling to the carpet woven with undyed (ecru) yarn. In this developed method, the object is to allow the dyes to adhere to the yarn fibers of the carpets woven with undyed yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Royal Hali Iplik Tekstil Mobilya Sanayi Ve Ticaret Snonim Sirketi
    Inventor: Taner Nakiboglu
  • Publication number: 20130326828
    Abstract: A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: John Robert Burt, Lee Paul Shuttleworth, Rand J. Krikorian
  • Publication number: 20130326829
    Abstract: There is a device storage case including a housing having a device access aperture. The device storage case includes a device engagement mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to convert mechanical power derived through user interaction with deposition of a device through the device access aperture to a form usable by the device storage case. The device storage case includes a surface cleaning mechanism configured to clean a surface of a device disposed within the housing, and functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism such that the device engagement mechanism powers operation of the surface cleaning device. The surface cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of rollers functionally coupled to the device engagement mechanism and configured to clean a surface of the device when powered by the device engagement mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Roger Dale WILSON
  • Publication number: 20130326830
    Abstract: Provided herein is an aqueous, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-explosive, biodegradable, hypoallergenic cleaning composition. Also provided are pre-loaded wipes containing the cleaning solution, kits, and methods of cleaning surfaces using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas BAKEHORN, Guy Roland ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20130326831
    Abstract: An oral care implement comprising tooth cleaning elements and a tissue cleanser. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a head and a handle; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from a first face of the head; a receiving cavity formed into a second face of the head opposite the first face; and a soft tissue cleanser formed of an elastomeric material positioned within the receiving cavity, the soft tissue cleanser comprising a base surface that is flush with the second face of the head and a plurality of projections extending beyond the second face of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas J. Hohlbein
  • Publication number: 20130326832
    Abstract: An improved telepole device having attachment means for attaching swimming pool cleaning, and other tools. The improved telepole device preferably includes an inner tube which freely slides within an outer tube, and a locking device to temporarily secure the inner tube in a desired position within the outer tube. A preferred lightweight design may be at least partially hollow along the length of the tube(s), and durability may be provided by inner/reinforcement wall(s) that extend across the hollow portion(s) of one or both of the tubes. On the end of the outer tube through which the inner tube slides/extends is a collar element attached thereto and comprised of a locking device having a detent mechanism for “locking” the inner tube in place within the outer tube. Preferably, the collar's opening and the profile of the inner tube have one or more sides that, due to their relative position with respect to each other, can prevent the inner tube from rotating within the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: ERIC V. RESH