Patents Issued in August 28, 2014
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Publication number: 20140238395Abstract: A powder inhaler device having a body provided with a dispenser orifice; a plurality of predosed reservoirs each containing a dose of powder for dispensing; and reservoir-opening device for opening a reservoir on each actuation. The inhaler device has a dispersion chamber including an inlet connected during inhalation to an open reservoir and receiving the flow of air and of powder from the open reservoir via a delivery channel, and an outlet connected to the dispenser orifice via a dispenser channel. The dispersion chamber including at least one ball that is movable along a ball path in the dispersion chamber, the dispersion chamber including at least one air inlet that is approximately tangential to said ball path, the delivery and dispenser channels extending in a same direction that is substantially perpendicular to the ball path and to the tangential air inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SASInventor: Arnaud Colomb
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Publication number: 20140238396Abstract: The invention relates to an inhaler component for forming a vapour-air mixture and/or condensation aerosol by vaporizing a liquid material and optionally condensing the vapour formed, including: a heating element for vaporizing a portion of the liquid material; a wick for automatically supplying the liquid material to the heating element, wherein the wick comprises at least two end sections arranged apart from each other; a first capillary gap for automatically supplying the liquid material to the wick, wherein a first end section of the wick projects into the first capillary gap. In order that the heating element can be supplied more quickly and ore reliably with the liquid material, a second capillary gap is provided, which receives therein the second end section of the wick.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BATMark LimitedInventor: Helmut BUCHBERGER
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Publication number: 20140238397Abstract: A ventilation tube system for breathing gas for ventilating patients is provided, the system having a first inhalation tube (1) connectable to a respiratory humidifier (3) and to a Y-piece (5); a second inhalation tube (7) connectable to a respirator (9) and to the respiratory humidifier (3); and an exhalation tube (11) connectable to the respirator (9) and to the Y-piece (5); wherein at least certain portions of the first inhalation tube (1) and the exhalation tube (11) each comprise tube heaters having at least one heating wire (15, 17) wherein each of the tube heaters is controllable by a power supply and control unit inside the respiratory humidifier (3) wherein a power supply line (13) of the tube heater of the exhalation tube (11) starts from a link of the second inhalation tube (7) at the respiratory humidifier (3) and proceeds from there via the second inhalation tube (7) and a connecting element (21) separate from the respirator (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Hamilton Bonaduz AGInventors: Rudolf Buechi, Reto Frei, Marc Maeder, Thomas Granzotto, Axel Zolkos
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Publication number: 20140238398Abstract: A system selectively delivers either breath-synchronized, flow-targeted ventilation (BSFTV) or closed-system positive pressure ventilation (CSPPV) to augment respiration of a patient with a standard tracheal tube. A removable adaptor has a cap that can be removably attached to the proximal connector of the tracheal tube in BSFTV mode, and an inner cannula that extends within the tracheal tube to effectively divide it into two lumens. The adaptor includes a ventilator connector for removably engaging a ventilator hose to deliver air/oxygen through the adaptor and one lumen of the tracheal tube with a flow rate varying over each respiratory cycle in a predetermined waveform synchronized with the patient's respiratory cycle to augment the patient's spontaneous respiration. The adaptor also includes a port allowing the spontaneously-breathing patient to freely inhale and exhale in open exchange with the atmosphere through the other lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: CS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Kent L. Christopher, Stephanie S. Diehl
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Publication number: 20140238399Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for controlling breathing of a patient. A system for controlling breathing of a patient includes a respiratory conduit. The respiratory conduit is configured to be coupled to a patient interface device and is further configured to be coupled to a pressurized air generating device. The respiratory conduit includes at least two air flow control devices, positioned between the patient interface device and the pressurized air generating device that cooperate to closely control the CO2 levels in the patient's bloodstream through the control of the patient's respiration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: The Periodic Breathing FoundationInventor: Robert W. Daly
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Publication number: 20140238400Abstract: This invention concerns a respiratory mask for delivering inspiratory gas to a wearer. The respiratory mask has a mask body of generally concave shape and having a peripheral edge. The mask body being is formed of a first material and adapted to provide a cavity in use about the mouth and nose of a wearer such that the inhalation gas can be inhaled by the patient from the cavity. The mask body has an inlet port that is engageable with a supply of inhalation gas and in communication with the cavity. The mask body has a resilient seal formation depending from at least a portion of the peripheral edge. The mask body has at least one panel formed of a second material that is softer than the first material of the mask body so as to allow lateral deflection of the mask body to accommodate different facial widths.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: INTERSURGICAL AGInventor: Andrew Neil Miller
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Publication number: 20140238401Abstract: The technology described herein provides an apparatus and associated methods for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) systems, which can be utilized to treat breathing problems such as sleep apnea. In at least one embodiment, an airway interface mask and headgear assembly includes a mask shell housing to cover the patients nose and mouth and a pillowed, non-collapsible air cushion consisting of a continuously sealed, generally circular, and hollow cylinder which is limited in compression and which is disposed upon the mask shell housing sealingly in a generally circular manner on an underside of the mask housing to engage the patient's face. The pillowed, non-collapsible air cushion provides the sealed, cushioned engagement to the patient's face necessary, with conformity to the shape and contours of the patient's face, in the CPAP system without allowing for compression of the mask shell housing to allow the mask housing to touch the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Walter Jent Paschall
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Publication number: 20140238402Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: AG Industries LLCInventors: Gary Austin, James Timothy Austin
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Publication number: 20140238403Abstract: Provided is an applicator device for facilitating the application of liquid adhesive onto the edge of a continued positive air pressure (CPAP) mask. The device has a central shaft with a hollow interior. One of the central shaft removably secures to a storage container of skin safe adhesive. The opposing end includes two arcuate guide arms extending upwardly to form a concave inner surface adapted to accept the edge of a CPAP mask. Within the central shaft and protruding outward from the upper opening is a liquid adhesive roller ball. The ball is the primary application surface for conveying adhesive onto the CPAP mask edge. In use the applicator is secured to the opening of an adhesive storage container and the assembly is then inverted onto the edge of a CPAP mask to apply liquid adhesive thereto, improving the seal between the mask edge and a user's face when deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Melinda Baker
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Publication number: 20140238404Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh GUNEY, Amal Shirley AMARASINGHE, Perry David LITHGOW, Milind Chandrakant RAJE, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Michael Andrew JONES
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Publication number: 20140238405Abstract: A flexible expandable inter vivos tube includes at least one arched segmented portion, a corresponding movable element and at least one positioning mechanism. The at least one arched segmented portion and corresponding movable element forming a flexible closed longitudinally expandable tube. The at least one arched segment includes an H-shaped connector having at least one cavity that allows variable slidable movement of a free end portion of the corresponding movable element. A flexible membrane is contained in the at least one cavity so that the hydraulic or air pressure within an inner rib of the H-shaped connector expands the movable element and, thus, the circumference and diameter of the flexible inter vivos tube are increased. A free end of the arched segment may include a retaining pin that engages a serrated free end of the corresponding movable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Joseph A. Vilasi, Joseph D'Ambrosio
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Publication number: 20140238406Abstract: A faceplate assembly that includes a faceplate frame (14) that mounts on a patient's face and a bite block (30) that holds an endotracheal tube (22) that extends into a patient's trachea to assist breathing. The tube is easily mounted on the bite block, and the tube can be shifted sidewardly to reduce discomfort to the lips of the patient. The bite block has a passage (42) through which the tube extends, the passage being spaced (D) sideward from the faceplate centerline (60). The faceplate can be removed from the patient, turned 180° about the centerline, and reinstalled using adhesive tape, to shift the bite block to the opposite side of the patient's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Michael Kevin Borre, James Patrick Borre
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Publication number: 20140238407Abstract: Various embodiments of a patient interface device, such as a mask, nasal pillow, or nasal cannula, that includes an adhesive layer provided on a surface thereof that is structured to temporarily bond to the skin of a user of the patient interface device. The adhesive layer may include a bonding agent, such as a polymer gel, having a residual extraction force of between about 50 grams and about 200 grams.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: PETER CHI FAI HO
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Publication number: 20140238408Abstract: A clamping bracket which can be used to clamp an armboard on the side rail of an operating table. The clamping bracket has an attachment assembly connected to a base, the base being attached to the armboard. The attachment assembly includes a locking assembly to selectively lock the attachment assembly at a desired location along the length of the base and a clamping assembly to receive and compressively grip the side rail, thereby forming a rigid attachment of the armboard assembly to the side rail of the operating table. In a preferred embodiment, there are two attachment assemblies and, accordingly, two locking assemblies and two clamping assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Casey Shepherd
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Publication number: 20140238409Abstract: A perinatal care device provides a shield that is placed over the mother's lower thorax. The shield is generally in the shape of a part dome, with its rim extending towards the mother's head. Warm air is delivered to a manifold in or on the shield, from which it is distributed to the space between the shield and the mother's thorax. Thus, a region of warm air can be provided within which the baby and mother are comfortable, and the baby is physically separated by the shield from an continuing surgical activity on the mother's abdomen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Paula O'Brien
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Publication number: 20140238410Abstract: A mouth guard including a top mouth piece for engaging the top teeth and a bottom mouth piece for engaging the bottom teeth. The mouth guard also includes a central section having one or more ports for receiving an endotracheal tube, oral gastric tube, and/or oral suction tube. In a first preferred embodiment, a top portion of the central section is attached to the top mouth piece, and a bottom portion of the central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. In a second preferred embodiment, the entire central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. The top and bottom mouth pieces are capable of interlocking via male engaging members and female recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventor: Ricky M. Goldsby
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Publication number: 20140238411Abstract: A method, system and device for addressing the reduction of snoring includes a removable or dissolvable strip of material that adhere to mucosal tissue of a person's soft palate to provide stiffening support therefore, thus reducing the occurrence of vibration of such tissue during sleep. Preferred embodiments include of a specially textured surface, either one both or at least the outer side of an adhesive strip (the side facing away from the mucosal tissue to which it is attached) that has anti-microbial characteristics, bioluminescent expressions, etc. and a surface topography that resists bioadhesion of undesired bacteria that are typically present in a human's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Joseph E. Kovarik
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Publication number: 20140238412Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alleviating a negative OSA symptom, reducing snoring, or improving quality of life in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising pyridostigmine before sleep. Also provided are related medicaments as well as methods for preparing the medicaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Pfantastic Medical Research Institute, LLCInventor: Jian-Qiang FAN
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Publication number: 20140238413Abstract: The neonatal drape device provides protection for a neonatal subject by providing a barrier to the environment that protects the subject from the loss of heat, water and moisture. The neonatal drape device functions as protection primarily by providing a barrier to the environment from the neonatal subject. The neonatal drape device for wrapping a neonatal subject provides the ability of the neonatal drape device to be repeatably self-adhesive and repeatably wrap around medical devices, tools, instruments, implements, parts of anatomy, or any other object protruding from the inside of the neonatal drape device to the outside of the neonatal drape device. The pliable nature of the material allows it to conform to the protruding object or a portion of anatomy, providing protection to the neonatal subject while also allowing repeatable access to the neonatal subject by the protruding object, or the uncovering of select portions of anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATIONInventor: Daniele Ottinger
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Publication number: 20140238414Abstract: A special night guard, named as “AGP night guard”, comprising a “special retention piece and AGP (Anterior Guidance Package), is provided. The “AGP night guard comprises of; 1) one AGP and 2) two special retention pieces having an anteriorly protruded shelf to receive the maxillary guidance component of the AGP and/or mandibular guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class II malocclusion patient an AGP night guard uses: 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive mandibular guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply maxillary guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class III malocclusion patient, the AGP night guard uses; 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive maxillary guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply mandibular guidance component of the AGP.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Kelly Lucas
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Publication number: 20140238415Abstract: A special night guard, named as “AGP night guard”, comprising a “special retention piece and AGP (Anterior Guidance Package), is provided. The “AGP night guard comprises of; 1) one AGP and 2) two special retention pieces having an anteriorly protruded shelf to receive the maxillary guidance component of the AGP and/or mandibular guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class II malocclusion patient an AGP night guard uses: 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive mandibular guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply maxillary guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class III malocclusion patient, the AGP night guard uses; 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive maxillary guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply mandibular guidance component of the AGP.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Kelly Lucas
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Publication number: 20140238416Abstract: A mouthguard includes a mouthguard body and a film structure. The mouthguard body includes a front part, a rear part and a bottom part. A trench is defined by the front part, the rear part and the bottom part collaboratively. The film structure includes a first surface and a second surface. A marked pattern is printed on the second surface. The second surface of the film structure is attached on an outer surface of the front part of the mouthguard body while the mouthguard body is produced by an injection molding process, so that ink or pigment of the marked pattern is confined between the mouthguard body and the film structure without being exposed to outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SHUN HSIANG PLASTIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Ju Lin
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Publication number: 20140238417Abstract: A therapeutic mouthguard system including a delivery component is configured to provide a therapeutic agent to the wearer of a mouthguard. In some instances, the delivery component includes a flavor material to encourage its continued use. The mouthguard includes a chamber formed within the mouthguard that is configured to accommodate the delivery component. In some instances, the wearer can replace the delivery component as it loses it therapeutic agent or flavor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Shock Doctor, Inc.Inventor: Jay Turkbas
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Publication number: 20140238418Abstract: A mouthguard is configured to encourage its continued use by including one or more flavorants. A composite flavored mouthguard includes a mouthguard base having a generally U-shaped profile forming an upper channel. The mouthguard is formed of multiple layers, each of the layers independently including different flavorants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SHOCK DOCTOR, INC.Inventor: Jay Turkbas
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Publication number: 20140238419Abstract: The present invention relates to optimising the performance of a user at an activity by providing oral apparatuses which provide different separation distances between the user's upper and lower jaw and enable a user to select the apparatus which gives the optimal performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: OPRO International LimitedInventor: Anthony Lovat
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Publication number: 20140238420Abstract: An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Shannon Black, Andrew Nathan Carroll, Tom Holland
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Publication number: 20140238421Abstract: A soft-tip for an electronic cigarette. The device is a soft mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette, having the tactile feel of a filter similar to a traditional cigarette without actually filtering or obstructing the aerosol created by the atomizer in the electronic cigarette. The device is a soft tip extending from an end of an electronic cigarette shell, the soft tip having a small vapor passage tube through it, the vapor passage tube being sealed with the body or shell of the electronic cigarette, the vapor passage tube being wrapped in sponge-like material and the sponge-like material being covered with paper or a sticker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Fin Branding Group, LLCInventor: David Shapiro
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Publication number: 20140238422Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element is formed of a carbon or graphite foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.Inventors: Susan E. Plunkett, David B. Kane
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Publication number: 20140238423Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises two or more layers of electrically resistive mesh material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Tucker, Geoffrey Brandon Jordan
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Publication number: 20140238424Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises a plurality of fused metal beads or particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.Inventors: Jason Andrew Macko, James Anthony Skapars
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Publication number: 20140238425Abstract: Smoking article and method of manufacturing a smoking article A smoking article (10), comprises a first part, and a second part movable relative to the first part. An indexing mechanism comprises a first indexing surface (18) on one of the first part or second part; and a second indexing surface (19) on the other of the first and second parts. The second indexing surface (19) is configured to engage with the first indexing surface (18) to control relative movement between the first part and second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, Paul Clarke, Ian Dunckley, Philip Russell Fawcus, Kevin Blick, David Paton, John Richardson, Kie Seon Park, Stuart Dunlop, Patrick Meredith, Graham Penrose
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Publication number: 20140238426Abstract: A smoking article including: a first part defining a first end surface, and a second part defining a second end surface. The first part is rotatable relative to the second part. The first and second end surfaces are configured to engage to limit rotation between the first and second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventor: Karl Kaljura
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Publication number: 20140238427Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a smoking article (100) comprising a tobacco rod (104) and a mouthpiece 101). The mouthpiece (101) comprises at least one segment and a wrapper circumscribing the at least one segment and defining a mouth end cavity (106). The mouthpiece (101) is in axial alignment with the tobacco rod (104) and has a rod end adjacent the tobacco rod (104) and a mouth end opposite the rod end. One or more indicia are applied to the inner surface of the wrapper portion defining the mouth end cavity (106). There is also provided a method for the manufacture of mouthpieces, and smoking articles according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Saule Tanasheva, Alexandre Camus
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Publication number: 20140238428Abstract: A nose and ear trimmer for disposable razor includes a handle having a first and second end; a razor blade for shaving on the first end of the handle; a nose and ear trimmer at the second end of the handle, the nose and ear trimmer including a circular blade, and alternating fingers and slits, where the slits expose a portion of the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Ryan James Lawliss
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Publication number: 20140238429Abstract: An automatic head care device includes independently rotated first rotational driving shaft and second rotational driving shaft, a first link having one end fixed to the first rotational driving shaft, a second link having one end rotatably connected to another end of the first link, a third link having one end fixed to the second rotational driving shaft, a fourth link having one end rotatably connected to another end of the third link, a working shaft rotatably connecting another end of the second link to another end of the fourth link, a working body caring the person's head, the working body being rotatably supported by the working shaft, and a control unit controlling rotation of the first rotational driving shaft and the second rotational driving shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Osamu Mizuno, Tohru Nakamura, Soichiro Fujioka, Toshinori Hirose
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Publication number: 20140238430Abstract: A cosmetic hairpiece is configured to be worn on a wearer's head in conjunction with a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The hairpiece has strands of hair and an attachment portion for releasably securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head. The strands of hair depend from an elongate section to be positioned around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The attachment portion is configured for securing the elongate section relative to said ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The elongate section may include a channel and the attachment means may be an elastic bungee or braid which is mounted in the channel and intended to be stretched and wrapped around the hair feature. The ends of the bungee or braid include hooks for attaching to one another or another part of the hairpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: FLIP-IN HAIR LTDInventor: Dayle Adams
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Publication number: 20140238431Abstract: A device is provided that allows a user to apply a hair treatment chemical to hair. The device comprises an impervious sheet which can be folded along a transverse axis to form an envelope for retaining a lock of hair and a dose of hair treatment chemical. A releasable fastener is arranged around peripheral regions of the sheet to engage the sheet to fasten together opposing portions of the sheet. A region of the fastener engages the device to the lock of hair to retain the device to the hair while the sheet is unfolded, to permit the user to apply a chemical with the device in the open position. The fastener may consist of a layer of grip material comprising a self-engaging three dimensional structure wherein opposing portions of said grip material are capable of releasably fastening together when urged together and of releasably engaging a lock of hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Diana Bejjani
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Publication number: 20140238432Abstract: A hair straightening and curling device includes two handle arms pivotally extended from a pivot point and two heated plates provided at end portions of the handle arms respectively, wherein each of the heated plates includes a plate body provided at an inner side of the handle arm and a side wing sidewardly extended from the plate body to form a L-shaped plate structure. The side wing is extended out of the sidewall of the handle arm such that the heated plates are adapted for not only straightening a lock of hair when the lock of hair only contacts and sandwiches between the plate bodies but also for curling the lock of hair when the lock of hair further contacts with the side wings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Zhuang Fa Deng
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Publication number: 20140238433Abstract: A depilatory cream remover, which may include a head, a shaft and a handgrip. The head may be substantially perpendicular relative to the shaft. The head may include a length long enough to accumulate the depilatory cream while the depilatory cream remover is in use. The head may further include rounded corners to prevent irritation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Russell Jackson
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Publication number: 20140238434Abstract: A cosmetics storage device with a lid, drum assembly, and at least two drawers where the drawers are nested in the drum assembly and connected to each other and secured in the drum assembly through the interaction of spherical wells and a spherical bosses. The lid of the device is secured to the drum assembly by way of a hinge and the bottom surface of the lid has a mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: LE METIER DE BEAUTEInventor: Richard BLANCH
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Publication number: 20140238435Abstract: A compact, recyclable dental flossing device in the form of a multi-layered elongated filament or strip of a resin which has physical characteristics such that, when elongated or drawn to stop, possesses a substantially increased length and tensile strength and a reduced thickness suitable for flossing teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: William Ewing
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Publication number: 20140238436Abstract: A dental floss apparatus for cleaning the gaps between adjacent teeth which is comprised of a pair of handles that are configured for engagement with the fingers with strands of flossing substrate extending therebetween. The flossing substrate runs substantially parallel and extends within an opening formed between the ends of the two handles, during tensioned employment of the handles by a user. A dissolvable component is positioned within the opening through an engagement with one or both of the handles or the flossing substrate. The dissolvable component dissolves to a solution during use to deposit a residue on the surface of the teeth. The solution from the dissolving component may be colorized or fluorescent, and have an additive material such as mouthwash, breath freshener, cooling agent, or flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Leonard G. Lorch
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Publication number: 20140238437Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for the in-situ cleaning of a heat exchanger tube bundle of carbonaceous deposits. Using the method and system, an organic solvent is brought into fluid communication with one or more heat exchanger tube bundles in a closed system. The closed system is formed at the site of operation of the heat exchanger tube bundles and without having to remove the heat exchanger tube bundles from their shells or other associated equipment. Once the closed system is formed, the organic solvent is brought to a temperature at which it is effective to remove carbonaceous deposits from the heat exchanger tube bundle and flowed through the equipment associated with the heat exchanger tube bundles so as to contact the heat exchanger tube bundles and remove carbonaceous deposits that have formed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: T5 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Tomkins, Robert Larsen
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Publication number: 20140238438Abstract: A system and method are described, for use in cleaning of a vacuum chamber. The method comprising connecting a vacuum chamber to a plasma generating unit via a plasma connection port and connecting the vacuum chamber to a high vacuum pumping unit via a pumping port. A flow conductance through the plasma connection port to the vacuum chamber is controlled to limit passage of charged particles and cleaning substances produced in the plasma generating unit, to thereby maintain a working pressure inside the vacuum chamber while cleaning the vacuum chamber by said cleaning substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Applied Materials Israel Ltd.Inventors: Lior Segev, Irit Ruach Nir, Guy Eitan
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Publication number: 20140238439Abstract: A materials removal assembly for clearing materials from a horizontal surface, such as for removing snow or precipitation from a top surface on a vehicle. The assembly has a beam; a first coupling connected to a first end of the beam; a second coupling connected to the first coupling; and a blade assembly connected to the second coupling. The first coupling permits rotation of the second coupling and the blade assembly above and below a longitudinal axis of the beam. The second coupling permits rotation of the blade assembly about a first vertical axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the beam. In one embodiment, movement of the materials removal assembly causes rotation of the blade assembly and movement of the materials to a side of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Winix Developments, Inc.Inventor: Mark Irwin
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Publication number: 20140238440Abstract: A gutter-cleaning device includes a body defining a forward drive direction and configured to fit into a residential gutter. The device also includes a drive system supporting the body and configured to maneuver across the gutter. A driven impeller disposed on the body defines an axis of rotation. The impeller has at least one agitator oriented about the axis of rotation. The axis of rotation is arranged at an angle to the forward drive direction to aim toward an inside corner of the gutter to eject agitated debris from the gutter and away from the impeller.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: iRobot CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Karl Eaton Abele, Jason Robinson
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Publication number: 20140238441Abstract: A system for removing particles or deposits from a surface having particles or deposits thereon, the system comprising at least one vessel, at least one enclosure containing a surface having particles or deposits thereon, one or more pumps, and one or more valves; the at least one vessel suitable for holding a chemical composition; wherein the at least one vessel is in fluid communication with the at least one enclosure, and the at least one enclosure is in fluid communication with the at least one vessel, to form at least a primary chemical composition circulation loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Fujifilm Planar Solutions, LLCInventors: Saeed Mohseni, Deepak Mahulikar, Elizabeth Gramm
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Publication number: 20140238442Abstract: An automatic dishwasher includes a heat pump device for heating washing liquid. The heat pump device includes an evaporator, a fan adapted to supply ambient air to the evaporator, and a device for wet dust collection connected upstream of the evaporator in the flow direction of the ambient air.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Miele & Cie. KGInventors: Andre Bertram, Tobias Dahms
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Publication number: 20140238443Abstract: Provided is a substrate treatment apparatus. The apparatus includes a chuck supporting a substrate and being rotatable, a container surrounding the chuck and collecting chemicals scattered due to rotations of the substrate, and a first spray nozzle spraying the chemicals to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.Inventors: Se Won LEE, Yong Hee LEE, Jae Yong KIM
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Publication number: 20140238444Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning method by which the performance of a microchip can be recovered and a cleaning liquid. A method for cleaning a microfluidic device comprising: cleaning a channel that is formed in the microfluidic device, has a surface having a polymer coating, and has been brought into contact with a sample containing nucleic acid and/or protein, by bringing the channel into contact with a cleaning liquid comprised only of an organic solvent having solubility in at least the same volume of water at 25° C., or a cleaning liquid containing 50 vol % or more of the organic solvent in a buffer solution. The method wherein the buffer solution has a pH of 8 to 10. The method wherein the buffer solution further contains 3 to 8M of a protein denaturant. The method wherein the buffer solution has a pH of 2 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro Arai