Patents Issued in April 5, 2016
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Patent number: 9301528Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing lenacil and one of 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one or 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Kenneth M. Donnelly, Pierre Marie Alain Lenoir, Lukas Thomas Johannes Villiger
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Patent number: 9301529Abstract: The present invention discloses a polysubstituted pyridyl pyrazolecarboxamide and its preparation method and use. The structure of the polysubstituted pyridyl pyrazolecarboxamide of the present invention is shown in the following General Formula I. The polysubstituted pyridyl pyrazolecarboxamide has the following advantages such as good insecticidal effect, low production cost; and it may be used in control of agriculture, forest or health pests, especially of resistant pests. For its preparation method, the yield is high, the number of steps is small, and the operation is simple.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: ZHAOQING ZHENGE BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Boli Wang, Yong Zhao, Daohang He, Weiwen Li
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Patent number: 9301530Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of formula I which have microbiocidal activity, in particular fungicidal activity as well as methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control microbes: wherein A is x-C(R10R11)—C(?O)—, x-C(R12R13)—C(?S)—, x-O—C(?O)—, x-O—C(?S)—, x-N(R14)—C(?O)—, x-N(R15)—C(?S)—, x-C(R16R17)—SO2— or x-N?C(R30)—, in each case x indicates the bond that is connected to R1; T is CR18 or N; Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 are independently CR19 or N; Q is O or S; n is 1 or 2; p is 1 or 2, providing that when n is 2, p is 1.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Sarah Sulzer-Mosse, Clemens Lamberth, Fredrik Emil Malcolm Cederbaum
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Patent number: 9301531Abstract: Disclosed is an arthropod pest control composition having an excellent controlling effect on arthropod pests, which comprises an amide compound represented by formula (a), a spinosin compound represented by formula (1), wherein R1, R2, X1, X2 are defined in the present claims, and one or more compounds selected from Group (A), consisting of fipronil, pymetrozine, a compound represented by formula (b) and a neonicotinoid compound containing a nitroguanidine structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Masaomi Ogawa, Yukie Hirotomi
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Patent number: 9301532Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular a fungicidal and/or insecticidal composition, comprising Isotianil (3,4-dichloro-N-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxamide) and at least one further insecticide of the anthranilamide group and optionally one further insecticide of the neonicotinoids. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi and/or microorganisms and/or pests of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbHInventors: Lutz Assmann, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann, Peter Dahmen, Heike Hungenberg, Wolfgang Thielert
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Patent number: 9301533Abstract: A variant polypeptide having alpha-amylase activity is disclosed. The variant polypeptide has an amino acid sequence which, when aligned with the alpha-amylase comprising the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2, comprises at least one substitution of an amino acid residue with reference to SEQ ID NO: 2. The variant polypeptide has one or more altered properties as compared with a reference polypeptide having alpha-amylase activity. Such a variant polypeptide may be used in the preparation of a baked product.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Rene Marcel De Jong, Hanna Elisabet Abbas
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Patent number: 9301534Abstract: An automated casing removal system for removing the casing of encased food products supported on a support frame. An inclined surface on the support frame has a staging area onto which encased food product is loaded. The staging area has a cutting member moveable along a portion of the length of the staging area, and a stop mechanism downstream from the cutting member on the inclined surface. The stop mechanism extends within a plane which intersects the inclined surface to prevent the food product from moving down the inclined surface. The staging area has retaining member upstream of the stop mechanism which retains the casing to unravel the casing from the food product as the food product rolls down the inclined surface when the stop mechanism is removed.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: FORMAX, INC.Inventors: Noah Z. Pentelovitch, Henry George Randolph, III, Sean Michael Wood, Krystian Zimowski
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Patent number: 9301535Abstract: A system of drying agricultural products may include a spreader trailer system 100, a windrow construction system or cultivator system 200, a fluffer or aeration system 300, a drag bar system 400, a wide row maker system 500, a conveyer collection system 600 and a collection truck 640. A spreader trailer uses a plurality of chains or other belt drive systems 137 to move a plurality of flat conveyer bars 135 toward spinning breakup tines 157. The breakup tines allow the agricultural product to fall down upon a plurality of rotational plates 160 that disperse the product over an asphalt surface. Windrows over asphalt allow the product to heat at the sides of the windrow. The disclosed system prevents uneven drying and presents new efficiencies.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SOLAR EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Bearg, Aric Bearg
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Patent number: 9301536Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions suitable for improving oxidative stability of marine oils, marine oils having improved oxidative stability as well as methods for manufacturing such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Epax Norway ASInventors: Harald Breivik, Charlotte Jacobsen, Vidar Moen, Tanja Vojnovic
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Patent number: 9301537Abstract: A stirrer of a machine for making and dispensing ice cream products rotates about an axis inside a cylindrical mixing and freezing unit and comprises a plurality of helical scrapers extending around the axis and operating on an inside wall of the mixing and freezing unit to be scraped, a shaft for rotating the stirrer about the axis and mounting the helical scrapers at a first end of them. Each helical scraper comprises a guide and at least one scraping member which can be slidably coupled to and uncoupled from the guide.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: ALI S.p.A.—CARPIGIANI GROUPInventors: Andrea Cocchi, Roberto Lazzarini
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Patent number: 9301538Abstract: A fat-reduced soybean protein material containing a protein and a carbohydrate at a total content of 80 wt % or more in terms of dried form content, containing a fat (as an extract from a chloroform/methanol mixed solvent) at a content of less than 10 wt % relative to the content of the protein, and containing campesterol and stigmasterol (as plant-derived sterols) at a total content of 200 mg or more relative to 100 g of a fat; and a soybean emulsion composition containing a protein at a content of 25 wt % or more in terms of dried form content, containing a fat at a content of 100 wt % or more in terms of dried form content relative to the content of the protein in terms of dried form content, and having an LCI value of 60% or more.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: FUJI OIL HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Masahiko Samoto, Jiro Kanamori, Masayuki Shibata
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Patent number: 9301539Abstract: A vegetable-based food product comprising at least 50 wt % protein, wherein the protein is gluten or is proteinaceous material derived from gluten, and wherein the product has the texture of minced meat. A method for preparing a vegetable-based food product including fermenting a gluten-based material with a mould and then processing the fermented product into a vegetable-based food product for use as a replacement for minced meat.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Daniel Sebastian Appel, Andrea Graf, Sheldon Fernandes, Pieter Berends
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Patent number: 9301540Abstract: A prebiotic composition comprising soluble extractable material from a lignocellulosic source. A method of producing a composition, comprising providing a lignocellulosic source; extracting soluble materials from the lignocellulosic source to produce soluble extractable material; and processing the soluble extractable material to yield a prebiotic composition, wherein the prebiotic composition comprises hemicellulose and exhibits prebiotic activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Panel Products LLCInventors: Anne Chace Hopkins, Thomas A. Lehtinen, Matthew W. Lowe, Xuerong Wang, Wilton Hays Killam, Jr.
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Patent number: 9301541Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a processed food which is produced by continuously heating/molding a fluid raw material containing a protein, a lipid, and water. A method for heating a material to be heated continuously by an internal heating system while moving the material in a tube comprising: (a) arranging the tube vertically or substantially vertically (a tilt of not greater than 15°) and heating/molding a mixture while feeding the mixture upward from a bottom in the tube and/or (b) heating/molding the mixture while rotating the tube around a rotation axis, the rotation axis being a center line in a length direction of the tube. The internal heating system is preferably microwave heating, Joule heating, or high-frequency heating.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD.Inventors: Bunji Yoshitomi, Tomonori Hashidate, Ken Mizuki
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Patent number: 9301542Abstract: Tungstates for use in removal of heavy metals, radionuclides, actinides and other contaminants is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State UniversityInventor: Allen Wallace Apblett
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Patent number: 9301543Abstract: A coffee bean roasting machine of the type having a cyclone separator heating chamber and a coffee bean roasting chamber in a recirculating process stream driven by a recirculation fan is operated to air cool the roasted coffee beans in the roasting chamber, to a temperature beneath which the beans give off smoke, while at the same time incinerating smoke removed from the roasting chamber. A purge gate in ducting between the cyclone separator and the roasting chamber is opened to allow the flow of ambient air into and through the roasting chamber while blocking flow out of the cyclone separator, so that ambient air is directed through the roasting chamber. The smoke and any airborne particulate material from the roasting chamber are carried into the heating chamber and through the incineration tube, where they are incinerated. Preferably the system and process are operated automatically by a computer and programming.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Loring Smart Roast, Inc.Inventor: Mark L. Ludwig
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Patent number: 9301544Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of obtaining and/or deriving proteins from plants of the Nicotiana species and methods for incorporation of such proteins into various products. For example, a method for obtaining a protein-enriched material from a plant of the Nicotiana species or portion thereof is provided, comprising: extracting one or more proteins from the plant material into a solvent to form a liquid protein-containing extract; separating a solid extracted plant material from the liquid protein-containing extract; clarifying the liquid protein-containing extract to form a clarified protein-containing extract and a solids fraction; and treating the clarified protein-containing extract so as to provide a protein-enriched material comprising at least about 60% protein by weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: John-Paul Mua, Kyle Ford, Leigh Ann Blevins Joyce, Margarette Elisa Lovette, Joshua D. Morton, Leigh Hagan, Barry Bratcher, Samuel Mark Debusk
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Patent number: 9301545Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exemplary cigarette case for receiving electronic cigarettes. The cigarette case includes a housing and a cover assembly pivotally coupled to the housing. The housing defines a chamber for receiving the electronic cigarettes, and includes an end surface. The cover assembly is rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the end surface between a first position where the chamber is covered by the cover assembly and a second position where the chamber is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Zhiqu Jiao, Biao Xiang
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Patent number: 9301546Abstract: A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source configured to be activated by combustion of a smokable material and an insulation layer of a non-glass material that is woven, knit, or both, shaped to retain (e.g., by interlocking engagement with) the heat source, and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment with aerosol-forming material disposed between, but physically separate from, each of the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the cigarette rod using tipping material.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Timothy Frederick Thomas, Billy Tyrone Conner, Andries Don Sebastian, Evon Llewellyn Crooks
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Patent number: 9301547Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigarette smoke capsule and an atomization device thereof, utilizing more than one heating element. The heating elements are further provided on the same or different smoke output channels and further are connected in parallel. This kind of disposable electronic cigarette, electronic cigarette smoke capsule and the atomization device thereof not only can improve the atomization ability and the product reliability by times, but also can make the atomized tar particles finer.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 9301548Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprises a smoking unit and a power unit. The smoking unit attachably connects with the power unit as a unitary member by magnetism. A connecting end of the smoking unit and a corresponding connecting end of the power unit respectively comprise a connecting element which is made of iron material. A permanent magnet is disposed in at least one of the connecting end of the smoking unit and the corresponding end of the power unit. The connecting element of the connecting end of the smoking unit and the connecting element of the corresponding connecting end of the power unit are removably and insertedly connected to each other, and engaged with each other via an attractive force of the permanent magnet. The electronic cigarette can be assembled and disassembled conveniently and efficiently, and is easy for maintenance and replacement.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 9301549Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomization device includes an atomization bushing, an electric heater coil and an atomization base located in the atomization bushing. The atomization device further includes a liquid supply component inserted into the atomization bushing; the liquid supply component is formed by high temperature resistant fiber free of glass fiber and, a through hole axially extended is defined in the middle portion of the liquid supply component; and the electric heater coil is positioned in the through hole of the liquid supply component and is pressed against an inner wall of the liquid supply component. The liquid supply component of the atomization device is made of high temperature resistant fiber material free of glass fiber, thus making the construction and process simplified, leading to low fabrication cost, and causing no damage to human body.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 9301550Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing tension in garments for improving privacy control by the wearer. The apparatus incorporates materials having elastomeric properties which may be placed in proximity to a wearer's crotch during operation. The tension is directed to preventing, concealing and/or obfuscating the curvature or shape of private features of the wearer, such as a woman's labia, from visibility through the garment. The apparatus may include one or more components providing tension for privacy control. The apparatus may include angled seams to obfuscate a woman's private features.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Amy Styczynski Sabin
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Patent number: 9301551Abstract: A pant—includes front part, a back part and a crotch part, a waist portion and a pair of leg openings. The pant further includes a suspending member formed of elastic material and comprising zones of different elasticity. A first elastic zone having a relatively higher elongation is provided in a longitudinally extending central region of the crotch part, and a pair of second elastic zones having a relatively lower elongation extend along both sides of the first elastic zone at or close to the leg openings in the crotch part. The first and second elastic zones extend to the front part with the second elastic zones extending along both sides of the first zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS ABInventors: Lucas Bäck, Joshua Carney, Kent Vartiainen, Kresten Karlsen
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Patent number: 9301552Abstract: A compression stocking is described with anti-slip means at the bottom surface of the stocking sole. The anti-slip means comprises one or more elongate grip members having a wave shape. The sole comprises a fabric tread and at least a portion of the elongate grip members overlies the tread.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DICKSON & DICKSON HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventor: Dianne Dickson
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Patent number: 9301553Abstract: A composite leg-covering garment comprising exterior fabric and interior insulative fabric. Opposed peripheral edges can be fastened to form a tubular configuration wrapping tightly around the leg to provide the look of tights, the warmth of leggings and, yet, the ease of donning and removal of breakaway pants. The opposed edges are joinable by a single zipper running either the entire length or substantially the entire length of the garment. Preferably an elastic thigh cuff is located along the upper edge of the garment and an elastic ankle cuff provided at the bottom. Alternatively, two zippers are provided, one from the ankle up to almost the thigh cuff and the other from the thigh cuff down, the zippers being on opposite sides of the garment. The extension of the two zippers overlaps along the length of the garment. The leg-coverings can attach to a pair of shorts.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: MaryEllen F. Donovan
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Patent number: 9301554Abstract: A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: TITIN ATHLETICS, LLCInventor: Patrick Gerald Whaley
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Patent number: 9301556Abstract: A ventilated jacket includes a front, a back, side portions, and sleeve portions. A vent system including a first vent, a second vent, and a third vent is disposed on each side portion. Each first vent extends from the side portion onto at least a portion of the corresponding sleeve and is movable between open and closed positions via a first fastening member. Each second vent is disposed in the side portion forward of the corresponding first vent and is movable between an open position and a closed position via a second fastening member. Each third vent is disposed in the side portion rearward of the corresponding first vent and is movable between an open position and a closed position via a third fastening member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Robert Koller, Jason Berndt
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Patent number: 9301557Abstract: A heat pipe material suitable for making wearable garments is disclosed. The material has a sandwich structure including a conduction layer, a separation layer, a wick layer and an insulating layer. The conduction layer is made of discs of a rigid, thermal conducting material connected by a flexible, impermeable material. The separation layer is flexible, porous to gas and maintains a separation between the outer layers. The wick layer transfers a working fluid by capillary action. The insulating layer is the outer skin of the garment made from the heat pipe material and is flexible, impermeable to air and has a low thermal conductance. To create a functioning heat pipe, the material is sealed about its periphery and contains a working fluid. A thermal source is functionally connected to the working fluid. The heat pipe garment help maintains a wearer's body temperature close to 37 degrees Celsius.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Elmer Santos
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Patent number: 9301558Abstract: A cardiopulmonary lightning protection garment fabricated of an electrically conductive textile, or other suitable body shielding material, forms a fast flashover facilitating, electrical shield of at least an upper portion of the body, and includes a region of reduced conductivity adjacent the wearer's heart. The protective garment also includes a grounding member providing a movable connection between the conductive body shield and a local ground plane. Various configurations of the basic garment are contemplated, including a hooded jacket, hooded raincoat, padded vest, rain poncho, and the like. In various embodiments, the grounding member is a strap-like tail attached to the electrical body shield at an upper end, and having a weighted lower end for maintaining a sliding contact with the ground. In other embodiments, the lower end is attached to a wearer's shoe.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Dan Schlager
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Patent number: 9301559Abstract: A breast protection device that has a shield. The shield has an inner face and an outer face with a cavity formed there between. A fillable bladder is positioned inside of the cavity. The bladder has a valve opening for filling the bladder. A tube is inserted in the valve for filling means bladder. A method for protecting breast tissue using the breast protection device and a garment having the breast protection device incorporated therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Logan Consultants, LLCInventor: Pamela McQueer
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Patent number: 9301560Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an impact protection device including a base member, a cushioning layer secured to a peripheral edge of the base member and an impact shield operatively attached to an outer surface of the base member. The impact shield may be deflectable and/or moveable relative to the base member, and may be attached to the base member at a plurality of discrete locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Shock Doctor, Inc.Inventor: Jon G. Wong
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Patent number: 9301561Abstract: A gel cushion, such as may be incorporated in a knee pad or other body-worn pad, that avoids undue accumulation of heat within the cushion, and that provides a stable and comfortable resting surface for at least a portion of a user's body. The cushion may further provide decreasing incremental compression in response to incrementally increasing loads, whereby users of different weights may be comfortably supported thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: PULL'R HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventor: Jared Hanlon
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Patent number: 9301562Abstract: A glove gun comprising a glove having a hand opening for receiving a hand of the user, a thumb opening, a little finger opening, a ring finger opening, a middle finger opening, and an index finger opening. The glove has a glove top section opposing a palm section. A beam emitter is mounted to the glove on the glove top section. The beam emitter is a game weapon that shoots a beam from the beam emitter. The switch body has a switch. The switch body is attached to the palm section. A target has one or more beam receivers capable of receiving a signal from the beam emitter of the gun.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Patent number: 9301563Abstract: An pressure sensing glove in which at least five, preferably at least seven and most preferably at least nine pressure sensors are intrinsic to the glove manufacture, usually sandwiched between layers of the glove. Between five to nine pressure sensors are positioned throughout the glove, and the pressure sensors themselves may be capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors, air filled bladder pressure sensors in communication with hollow tubes further connected to electronic pressure sensors, or any other sensor known in the art.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Nova Diagnostics, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Hardy, Nicholas G. Datyner
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Patent number: 9301564Abstract: This invention relates to the method, apparatus and garment technique for attaching neckwear apparel together with magnets at the collar area while leaving the top shirt button unbuttoned. The invention will feature pieces of fabric portions to make up a whole garment. There are many origami folding techniques and shown will not be limited to the single example illustrated but encompass all origami sculptural combinations of fabrics and other materials that are made from both natural and synthetic fibers. For purposes of this invention, shown will be a typical garment made from fabric and will be cut into 8?×8? portioned squares or 13?×13? squares for the larger garment styles. The portions will be bound together, and have between a 5 to 15 folding step processes to make the ornamental garment piece. All the sculptural forms and magnetic attachments created are the invention as a whole.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Gabrielle Roeckelein
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Patent number: 9301565Abstract: A headwear support system includes a support base having a shape that is generally one-half of a hemisphere. The support base includes a front projection extending outwardly therefrom, a rear connection rib coupled to a top rear of the support base, and two diametrically-opposed apertures on a bottom rear of the support base. The headwear support system further includes a first elastic member having opposed ends, each end configured to be coupled to respective ones of the diametrically-opposed apertures and wherein the first elastic member is configured to selectively secure the headwear to the support base. The headwear support system also includes a second elastic member configured to be coupled to the rear connection rib and configured to be selectively coupled to a button of the headwear. A clip member is also included in the system and is configured to be coupled to the rear connection rib and configured to be selectively coupled to a travelling case.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: William Mondrella
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Patent number: 9301566Abstract: Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s). The sole structure may include a first polymeric foam member, wherein an exposed outer edge of the first polymeric foam member includes a billows structure that extends continuously from a medial midfoot or forefoot area of the first polymeric foam member proximate to a lateral midfoot or forefoot area of the first polymeric foam member, and wherein the billows structure includes billow outer ridges connected by billow interstitial areas located between adjacent billow outer ridges.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Matthew J. Holmes, Troy C. Lindner, Benjamin Nethongkome, Dolores S. Thompson
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Patent number: 9301567Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes areas formed using monofilament strands. The monofilament areas may be bounded by multifilament areas. The multifilament areas may be configured to form a welt that includes a tensile element.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Stuart W. Dealey, David J. Roulo, Nadia M. Panian, Jeffrey C. Spanks, Roberto Zavala
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Patent number: 9301568Abstract: A flip-flop or slipper which has a sole that has holes for receiving the knobs on a strap. The holes are heat-treated to reduce the resilience of the sole material at the sides of the holes. This prevents the knobs from squeezing through the holes and thus prevents the strap from disengaging the sole.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Magic Land LimitedInventor: Yuen Mou Law
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Patent number: 9301569Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
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Patent number: 9301570Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe with elasticity, which can be easily and conveniently put on and taken off a user's food and can always maintain the original shape thereof. The shoe with elasticity, comprising a sole serving as a bottom of a shoe, an upper combined with edges of the sole for covering a top and sides of a user's foot when a user wears the shoe, an elastic member coupled to the counter of the upper for covering the heel of the user's foot, a support, extending backward from the counter of the upper of the shoe and combined with a lower end portion of the elastic member, for supporting the heel of a user, and a fixing member having a first end fixed to one side of the upper and a second end detachably attached to the other side of the upper, for surrounding the exterior of the elastic member and fixing the user's foot in the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Bo Yeoun Hwang
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Patent number: 9301571Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing a customized sole with adjustable sizing is disclosed. The sole includes a fixed region and an adjustable region. The adjustable region is deformable when the sole is heated to a melting point associated with the adjustable region. The shape and size of the sole may be adjusted by deforming the adjustable region.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Elizabeth Langvin
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Patent number: 9301572Abstract: The invention relates to an upper arrangement (22) for footwear (2), comprising an upper region (23) with a water vapor-permeable upper material layer (24) that comprises a lower end section; a waterproof and water vapor-permeable upper functional layer laminate (26) that comprises a lower end section; and an upper base (34) with an upper base functional layer laminate (38) that has a lateral end section. The lower end section of the upper region (23) is connected to the lateral end section of the upper base (34); and the upper base functional layer laminate (38) is designed as a multilayer laminate that comprises a waterproof and water vapor-permeable functional layer (40) that lies bottommost and at least one water vapor-permeable textile layer (42) that lies over said functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignees: W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, W. L. Gore & Associates Scandinavia AB, ECCO Sko A/SInventors: Christian Bier, Stane Nabernik, Thorger Hübner, Tore Strömfors, Jakob Møller Hansen, Frank Jensen
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Patent number: 9301573Abstract: This invention is a removable module for customization of the display of images, animations or videos on footwear. It may synchronize with other like modules for a more dynamic and broader display across multiple pieces of footwear. In addition, it has a unique and sturdy attachment mechanism comprising a L-shaped attachment bar that locks into the data receptacle of the display. This allows stable binding of the module to footwear when in use and rapid attachment and removal.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Elijah Clementy Jasmine
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Patent number: 9301574Abstract: An illumination system is housed in a footwear, the footwear including a sole and an upper. An interfacing layer and a liner form inner interior layers connected to the upper. A plurality of illumination sources are electrically connected to a power source and positioned adjacent to the liner. The illumination sources are positioned between the liner and upper. The upper has a light diffusing section. The light emitted from the plurality of illumination sources is diffused as it passes through the light diffusing section of the upper. Aesthetic designs can be creating, either through the arrangement of the plurality of illumination sources or the provision of a light impermeable section on the upper. The light impermeable section, in combination with the light diffusion section, can be used to form or outline an aesthetic design. The result is an internally illuminated footwear with diffused light.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Roy Robert Smith, III
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Patent number: 9301575Abstract: A shielding cup is provided for use with a self-fusing member or collapsible heat-concentrating accessory. The shielding cup is attached to a shoe heel as a temporary fix for a worn heel tip. The cup can be attached to the heel by a self-fusing member that binds to itself. The cup can also be attached by using a heat source and collapsible heat-concentrating accessory to concentrate heat on the heat-shrink version of the shielding cup.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: GOGO HEEL, LLCInventors: Grace Hwang, Nicolas Zadno
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Patent number: 9301576Abstract: A method of printing onto an article includes placing an article on a holding assembly, flattening a portion of the article and printing onto the flattened portion of the article. Flattening can be accomplished using a flattening plate and by controlling the shape of a surface of the holding assembly using a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Eli R. Troyke
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Patent number: 9301577Abstract: Heat press platens for a shoe customization/decoration system and a method of using the same are disclosed. The platens may be quickly interchanged to allow the same equipment to be used to dye shoes of different sizes. The platens individually accommodate a pair of assembled shoes and are shaped to: reduce print sizes, maintain symmetry and flatness of the shoe, and accommodate a range of shoe sizes. The size and shape of the platens enable one shoe to be fitted on one side of a platen and another shoe to be fitted on the opposite side. The platens position the shoes so that they are mirror images of each other. This positioning allows a single print, including mirror images of the same design, to be applied to two shoes at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Gregory R. Leedy
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Patent number: 9301578Abstract: A belt length adjuster includes a frame body with two outer frames and two connecting frames, and a support frame provided between the two outer frames and stretching to and between the two connecting frames. The support frame supports one end part of the belt member to be used with the belt length adjuster. Two inner frames are respectively provided between the support frame and the respective outer frames and stretching to and between the two connecting frames. The support frame and the respective inner frames provide first insertion spaces into which the one end part of the belt member is inserted, while the respective inner frames and the respective outer frames provide second insertion spaces into which the other side of the belt member is inserted. Furthermore the one end part of the belt member is easily attached to the frame body.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: YAMAMOTO KOGAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Makoto Shinya, Keiko Tsunashima