Patents Issued in May 26, 2016
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Publication number: 20160143359Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for supplying a constant power therein, the electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer with a heating wire. The electronic cigarette also comprises a power supply module for supplying power to the heating wire to heat the heating wire, and further comprises a microprocessor, a detecting module connected to the microprocessor, and a voltage adjusting module. A preset constant power can supply to the heating wire of the atomizer in the electronic cigarette, so that a consistent heating power can be applied to each of the electronic cigarettes produced in batch production, and smoke amount and flavor of each of the electronic cigarettes are more consistent, thereby better meeting demands of consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: KIMREE HI-TECH INC.Inventor: Zhiyong Xiang
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Publication number: 20160143360Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus can comprise a battery section comprising a first housing, a battery disposed within the first housing, and a first connector coupled to the housing, an aerosol section comprising a second housing, an aerosol forming chamber disposed within the second housing, and a pod bay, and an insert section comprising a third housing, a connector, an annular separator, and a mouth end. The battery section can be configured to couple to the aerosol section, the aerosol section can be configured to couple to the insert section, and the connector can be configured to fit within the pod bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Luis A. Sanchez, Steven E. Brown, Kai Tang
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Publication number: 20160143361Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, the housing including a mouth-end and a connection-end, a reservoir containing a pre-vapor formulation, the reservoir in the housing, a heating element in the housing, the heating element in fluid communication with the reservoir, the heating element configured to generate a vapor, and a rechargeable battery configured to power at least the heating element and any other potential power consuming element(s) such as electronic circuits. The electronic vaping device also includes a first memory having stored thereon computer readable instructions relating to an electronic vaping operating system (OS), and at least one processor configured to execute the OS computer readable instructions to execute the operating system, the operating system including a real-time kernel configured to operate the electronic vaping device, and execute object code related to electronic vaping device functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Bernard JUSTER, Robert Levitz
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Publication number: 20160143362Abstract: A manufacturing machine and a method for producing a cartridge for an electronic cigarette having a base, a supporting base at least partly inserted inside the base, of a heating member fitted to the supporting base, having a hygroscopic pad surrounding the heating member are disclosed: a conveyor, which comprises a gripper designed to house the supporting base fitted with the heating member; a feed device for positioning the hygroscopic pad, initially flat and rectangular in shape, facing the gripper; and an insertion device for inserting the supporting base fitted with the heating member inside the gripper so as to intercept the hygroscopic pad which, as it is inserted inside the gripper, folds into a ‘U’ around the heating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventor: Fulvio Boldrini
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Publication number: 20160143363Abstract: A manufacturing machine and a method for producing a cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprising a supporting base and at least one electrode fitted to the supporting base are disclosed: a conveyor, which comprises a pocket for feeding the supporting base along a conveying path; a gripping device for gripping the electrode; and an actuating device, which moves the gripping device cyclically back and forth in a fitting direction perpendicular to the conveying path, so as to fit the electrode gripped by the gripping device to the supporting base during a forward stroke and to detach the gripping device from the electrode fitted to the supporting base during a return stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventor: Fulvio Boldrini
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Publication number: 20160143364Abstract: The present disclosure relates to atomizers for an aerosol delivery device such as a smoking article. The atomizer may include a liquid transport element and a wire continuously extending along a longitudinal length thereof. The wire may define end portions, contact portions, and a heating portion. The wire may be continuously wound about the liquid transport element such that each of the portions of the wire defines coils. A related input, cartridge, and method of forming atomizers also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: John DePiano, David Smith, Patsy Coppola, Charles Jacob Novak, III, Steven Lee Alderman, James William McClellan, John William Wolber, Frank S. Silveira, Michael Laine, Paul A. Brinkley, Grady Lance Dooly
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Publication number: 20160143365Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette and mouthpiece part thereof. The mouthpiece part includes within an inhaling shell: an aerosol passage, a reservoir, an atomizing device, and a guiding device for sealing the reservoir and guiding tobacco substance from the reservoir to the atomizing device for vaporization without fluid leakage. The guiding device includes a guiding plate and an absorption piece laminating each other. Tobacco substance penetrates the guiding plate and is absorbed and stored in the absorption piece for vaporization. The electronic cigarette includes the mouthpiece part and a power source part connecting each other. The electronic cigarette and mouthpiece part thereof facilitate assembling, improve guiding tobacco substance, and prevent fluid-leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: QIUMING LIU
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Publication number: 20160143366Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting garment for the lower body, closed either only in front or in back, or partially open in front and in back, comprising a lower support strap (5; 11) and one or two upper support straps (4; 9,10), which are connected to one another at a front connecting point (6; 12) and/or at a rear connecting point (7; 13), where the support straps lying against the pelvis (4,5) or support straps (9,10) and their respective connecting points (6; 7; 12,13) are manufactured of a dimensionally stable and elastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Klaus KREMER
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Publication number: 20160143367Abstract: A sock coupling device prevents a pair of socks from being separated from each other to inhibit loss of either sock. The device includes a pair of socks. Each of a pair of straps is coupled to a respective one of the socks. Each of a pair of mating members is coupled to an associated one of the straps wherein the socks are coupled together when the mating members are coupled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Zachary Rodgers
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Publication number: 20160143368Abstract: A nose wiping device comprises a knobbed base structure, a cover enclosing the knobbed base structure, and connecting member attached to a first end of the cover and a second end of the cover. The nose wiping device is configured to be worn around a limb thereby allowing removal of nasal drip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Catherine L. Rivard
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Publication number: 20160143369Abstract: A digit cover for conveying a non-verbal message. The digit cover includes at least a first message area for conveying a first message. The digit cover may also include additional message areas for conveying additional messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Victory Fingers, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lewis
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Publication number: 20160143370Abstract: Sports garment to transmit events in first person, which integrates the following integrated in the t-shirt: a video camera (4), incorporating an optics and a motherboard with an image processing software necessary for its transmission; the visor whereof protrudes through a small buttonhole towards the outside of the sports garment; a microphone (5), which captures the ambient and sportsperson's sounds; an array of electronic circuits which encode (6) and transmit (7) the video and audio signals in wireless form and coded; a transmission antenna (3) of the audio and video signals; and an array of batteries (8) to supply the previous devices. Where it may additionally have a pulsometer or speedometer, and have located all the elements necessary for the transmission distributed through different parts of the t-shirt or integrated in a flexible board. The elements are located and fixed in the t-shirt removably, either by sewing, gluing, housed in a space of the t-shirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: JOSÉ ANTONIO ILDEFONSO HUERTAS
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Publication number: 20160143371Abstract: A wearable article (100) for supporting a baby (200) for lulling/breast-feeding purposes, comprises a flexible sleeve (10) with elongated shape with a first open end (15) and a second open end (25), opposite to each other, which define a introduction channel (30) that is configured to receive the arm (105) of a user (300), inserted through the first end (15) or the second end (25). In particular, the sleeve (10), defines an outer surface (11) in the introduction channel (30), which can contact directly the arm (105) of the user, and an outer surface (12) oriented towards the baby (200) and on which the baby head can rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: DOC & DOC Ltd.Inventor: Chiara Maria MAZZANTI
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Publication number: 20160143372Abstract: Women's swimwear that may include a push-up nursing bikini top, a traditional push-up bikini top, and a convertible wrap. The tops are constructed the same but with different connection elements. The nursing bikini top aids breastfeeding by providing flaps that form a bra cup that can be unclipped from the fastening element, and folded down with one hand, exposing the nipple. An inner frame, connected to adjustable neck straps and chest bands, support the breast while nursing is facilitated. The inner frame also provides breast enhancement. A multi-use convertible wrap having an adjustable draw string channeled at the top of the wrap converts a bikini top into a tank swimsuit top, by connecting under the bikini top, by way of tying; as a skirt, by tying around the wearer's waist; or as a nursing cover by tying around the back of the wearer's neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Terri-Lynne Anderson
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Publication number: 20160143373Abstract: A one-piece swimsuit has a tubular member having a first panel and second panel. The first panel extends to a lower edge having a first band portion. A flap portion is connected to the second panel and extends downwardly past the plane of the lower edge to an upper edge having a second band portion. The flap portion has an opened and closed position. The swimsuit includes a fastening system having first magnetic means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the closed position, and second magnetic means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the opened position. The first and second magnetic means include the first and second band portions respectively, a thin strip integrally coupled within each band portion, a plurality of magnetic elements, a plurality of spaced pockets attached to each strip for encasing each magnetic element, and a cover layer bonded to the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Alexis Castellano, Jill Slater
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Publication number: 20160143374Abstract: Provided herein is a kimono jacket comprising three or more anti-grip reinforcement panels, wherein the anti-grip reinforcement panels are capable of popping and/or releasing a grip of an opponent when the reinforced kimono is gripped. Also provided herein is a kit comprising a kimono jacket comprising reinforcement panels and kimono pants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: LIME ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Dean Thompson
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Publication number: 20160143375Abstract: A garment for at least partially covering an arm and a shoulder of a wearer includes a torso portion and a sleeve. The torso portion is configured to at least partially cover the shoulder of the wearer. The sleeve is connected to the torso portion. The sleeve includes a releasable seam extending in a longitudinal direction along the sleeve. The releasable seam includes a first edge and a second edge with an opening to an interior of the sleeve defined between the first edge and the second edge of the releasable seam. The sleeve is configured to receive the arm of the wearer into the interior of the sleeve through the opening. A plurality of first fastening members are positioned along the first edge of the releasable seam and a plurality of second fastening members provided along the second edge of the releasable seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Kyle Sanders Blakely, Jeffrey Allen Dorton
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Publication number: 20160143376Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment a captive clothing insert may be disclosed. The captive clothing insert may include at least one protective insert, at least one bladder coupled to the at least one protective insert, and at least one ventilation hole disposed in the at least one protective insert. According to a second exemplary embodiment, a captive clothing insert may be disclosed. The captive clothing insert may include at least one protective insert; and at least one bladder coupled to the protective insert. According to a further exemplary embodiment, a captive clothing insert may be disclosed. The captive clothing insert may include at least one protective insert, and at least one ventilation hole disposed on the at least one protective insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Andrew MCCLUSKEY
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Publication number: 20160143377Abstract: A tie-free apron includes a bib with a front, a back, top and bottom edges, first side and second side edges, the top edge to the bottom edge, two shoulder straps with a first end attached to the top edge of the bib and a second end, a back pad with a top edge attached to the second end of each of the two shoulder straps, first and second side edges, and a bottom edge, a first waist strap with a first end attached to the first side edge of the back patch and a second end attached to the first side edge of the bib using a first adjustable attachment, and a second waist strap with a first end attached to the second side edge of the back patch and a second end attached to the second edge of the bib using a second adjustable attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Kiet Van Kuru
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Publication number: 20160143378Abstract: A medical face shield (10) is disclosed having a flexible front plate or shield (11), a foam forehead pad (21), and a flexible, stretchable headband (22). The front shield has a viewing window (25) which is positioned to be directly in front of a person's eyes wearing the face shield. The viewing window is surrounded by a translucent, peripheral margin, frame, or window surrounding portion (27) which provides an anti-glare characteristic or capability to the margin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Edward Ray Howard
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Publication number: 20160143379Abstract: An ambidextrous or hand specific glove with a widened cuff area to aid in donning or doffing the glove is disclosed, together with a former for fabricating the glove and a method of fabricating the same. The glove may further include a bead on the cuff to resist tearing when the glove is put on or taken off. The glove may be fabricated on a continuous, automated chain machine or a batch or semi-batch machine. While the cuff region on the former for fabricating the glove is elliptical in cross-section and is flared, the region of the former on which the end of the glove is fabricated is circular in cross-section and thus allows the beading process to be successfully undertaken. The thumb region and finger regions of the glove may each be provided with a flexible hinge region that enables a user to more easily bend their thumb and fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: James L. Hull, Baskaran Govindasamy
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Publication number: 20160143380Abstract: The present invention relates to fasteners for inhibiting undesirable adjustment of garment straps, such as bra straps. According to certain aspects, fasteners of the invention have a clamshell configuration and are designed to encompass an adjustable portion of a bra strap to prevent movement of the bra strap or prevent movement of an adjustable element of the bra strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Carole Lea Burns
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Publication number: 20160143381Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for enhancing a user's hair. The apparatus includes a coupling strip comprising a first coupling element, an elongated fiber, a weft of hair material, and second coupling element. The coupling strip is elongated in a lengthwise direction and the elongated fiber is coupled to a first end and a second end of the coupling strip. The elongated fiber and the coupling strip form a continuous loop between the coupling strip and the elongated fiber. The second coupling element is coupled to the weft of hair material. The second coupling element removably coupleable to the first coupling element to position the weft of hair material at a desired location on a user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Craig Helmers, Tricia Shepherd
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Publication number: 20160143382Abstract: A decorative headgear simulating the appearance of a racing helmet is disclosed. It is in the form of a sheet of thin flexible material. The sheet is shaped and configured with a back panel (BP), a right panel (RP), a left panel (LP), a top panel (TP), a front panel (FP), and a chin cover (CC), all of which are adapted for inter-connection to form the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Adrian Edward Sussmann, Mark Wayne Plowman
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Publication number: 20160143383Abstract: A helmet with an airbag assembly coupled to the shell of the helmet. The airbag assembly includes an airbag and an inflation device. The inflation device is configured to at least partially inflate the airbag upon deployment of the airbag assembly. The helmet also includes a processing circuit disposed at least partially within the shell. The processing circuit is configured to receive helmet data regarding a second helmet, transmit deployment data regarding inflation of the airbag assembly, and control operation of the inflation device to inflate the airbag based on the helmet data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Elwha LLCInventors: Paul G. Allen, Philip V. Bayly, David L. Brody, Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Richard G. Ellenbogen, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Raul Radovitzky, Anthony V. Smith, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene, Nicholas W. Touran, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood
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Publication number: 20160143384Abstract: A slot member for a hard hat having a universal accessory slot includes a slot member body having a proximal body end portion and a distal body end portion, a front face, and a rear face. The slot member body includes a resilient tab protruding away from the front face of the slot member body and a lip extending away from the rear face of the slot member body and defining a catch surface facing towards the distal body end portion. The slot member body is plate-like and sized to be received through the universal accessory slot of the hard hat with the lip overlapping the slot rim. A latch plate adjoins and extends distally from the distal body end portion of the slot member body, where the latch plate has a latch opening defining an attachment handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
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Publication number: 20160143385Abstract: An audio pouch is provided that secures an earpiece of a headphone assembly adjacent to the user's ear when worn. The audio pouch includes an inner panel and an outer panel that sandwich an earpiece of the headphone assembly therebetween, such that the earpiece is disposed adjacent to the user's ear when worn. The audio pouch includes attachments that retain helmet straps. The audio pouch is particularly effective with protective helmets having Y-straps extending from the helmet for attaching chinstrap thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: THE KETCHUM GROUP, INC., DBA, OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGYInventors: Charles Krissman, Michael Mathe
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Publication number: 20160143386Abstract: A protective shoe cover that surrounds and shields an athletic shoe while still allowing the shoe to be seen and identified. The shoe cover primarily comprises a transparent and waterproof layer that completely surrounds the athletic shoe. A break is provided in the forward-facing part of the shoe cover so that it may be opened to admit the athletic shoe (either before or after the user has donned the shoe). Straps, laces, or other closure devices are used to close the break. A durable toe guard is provided on the front of the shoe cover and a durable heel guard is provided on the back. The toe and heel guards may not be transparent and may in fact be translucent or even opaque. A non-slip sole is provided on the bottom of the shoe cover so that the cover may be worn in slippery conditions without danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Larry Cone
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Publication number: 20160143387Abstract: An exercise shoe is provided having an outsole and a midsole as well as various other standard components in a variety of sports types. Its broadest embodiment has at least one attachment point loop formed at the midsole and or the outsole for connection to the cabling of a weight machine. Alternatively, a plurality of attachment points are provided for the shoe including a toe loop, a heel loop, a medial loop, and a lateral loop. Another alternative embodiment teaches a medial arch loop and a lateral arch loop in addition to or alternative to the original four attachment points.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Lazaro Alfonso
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Publication number: 20160143388Abstract: This disclosure relates to devices designed to store thermal energy and methods of making and using such devices, and more particularly to devices designed to store thermal energy to be used to heat garments and footwear, and to be used in therapeutic or other applications. In one embodiment, a thermal energy transfer device can include a plurality of distinct portions of a fabric tube filled with a thermal energy storing substance, the distinct portions separated from one another by separating elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Ruth Stender
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Publication number: 20160143389Abstract: An improved composition of matter provides for enhanced hand, feet, and other consumer driven needs replacing more expensive and harder to process prior materials. Shoes, for example, may provide better consumer benefits when used with the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Mike Rafipoor
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Publication number: 20160143390Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole with a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and a heel portion. The sole has a ground-facing side and a foot-facing side opposite the ground-facing side. The article of footwear includes a support system that has one or more rods spaced from the sole and extending longitudinally from the forefoot portion to the heel portion on the foot-facing side. The rod is operatively connected to the sole at the forefoot portion and at the heel portion. A sling is suspended from the rod over the midfoot portion. The rod bends when the sole is flexed to thereby lift the sling away from the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Bruce J. Kilgore, Paul J. Francis
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Publication number: 20160143391Abstract: Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) a lightweight foam midsole component for supporting the foot; and (b) a plurality of heavier and/or denser cage components covering selected areas of the midsole component. Spaces are provided between the cage components. These spaces may be sized, shaped, and oriented to define and/or correspond to flexion lines of the foot and/or to produce a more natural flex motion to the sole. The soles additionally may include one or more outsole components, e.g., on bottom surface(s) of the cage component(s) and/or the foam midsole. These sole structures may be engaged with an upper to form a shoe. The uppers may include one or more lace receiving openings supported by elongated wire or textile components. Methods of making footwear including such uppers and/or sole structures also are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Simidele A. Adeagbo, Chad C. Grover, Kevin W. Hoffer, Matthew J. Holmes, Tamimu A. Shyllon
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Publication number: 20160143392Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate a chamber with an outer barrier and a tether element. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity, and tether element may be located within the interior cavity and joined to opposite sides of the barrier. Upon pressurization of the chamber, the tether element may extend across the interior cavity and be placed in tension by the outward force of a pressurized fluid within the interior cavity. The tether element may have a variety of configurations. For example, the tether element may have a diagonal orientation, or different tether elements may have different lengths. A tether element may also have plates or tie pieces secured to opposite sides of the chamber, with one or more tethers extending between. Also, the tether element may include one of more sheets that extend across the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Lee D. Peyton, James C. Meschter, Danielle L. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160143393Abstract: A women's high-heel shoe and a non-removable insole to be incorporated therein, the insole having an arch fill, a 3-degree rearfoot post and a layer of a closed-cell foam material, such as ethylene vinyl acetate. The arch support extends below the arch and may be positioned along an inside edge of the insole. The 3-degree rearfoot post is configured to extend below an outside edge of a user's foot. The rearfoot post may be integral to the bottom layer of the insole and have a durometer of approximately 55. The rearfoot post may extend the full length of the insole but may have a width that is substantially smaller than the width of the insole. The insole may extend varying lengths, including the full length of the sole of the shoe or to a location adjacent a user's digital sulcus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Marion Garrett PARKE
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Publication number: 20160143394Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a shoe upper capable of producing a shoe upper having a double structure with high productivity. A tubular inner side knitted fabric portion (19) to become an inner side portion of the shoe upper and a tubular outer side knitted fabric portion (11) to become an outer side portion of the shoe upper are knitted with the inner side knitted fabric portion (19) and the outer side knitted fabric portion (11) lined on left and right on the needle beds and with foot insertion opening corresponding portions (110, 190) of the knitted fabric portions (11, 19) connected (process ?). In this case, at least one of the inner side knitted fabric portion (19) and the outer side knitted fabric portion (11) is knitted using a fusible knitting yarn including a heat fusible yarn. The inner side knitted fabric portion (19) is tucked in an interior of the outer side knitted fabric portion (11) to form a shoe upper having a double structure (process ?).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd.Inventor: Masamitsu IKENAKA
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Publication number: 20160143395Abstract: An article of footwear includes projection members providing sensory feedback. The projection members are disposed on a base layer which is attached to an upper of an article of footwear. When the upper encounters a surface of an object, the projection members and base layer may be displaced in a direction towards wearer's foot. The projection members may be configured so that they are inserted into apertures located on the upper, and extend above the outer surface of the upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Dylan S. Van Atta, Patricia L. Smaldone
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Publication number: 20160143396Abstract: An article of footwear with various types of guide elements is disclosed. The article of footwear provides a set of tensile elements that can be moved through the guide elements to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The tensile elements may be routed through a guide element associated with the upper that can provide compressive strength and support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Tiffany A. Beers
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Publication number: 20160143397Abstract: An elastic or fabric strap having a footed U-shaped hooks at each end, that replaces conventional shoelaces by spanning across opposite shoe lace holes as a means to fasten shoes firmly, comfortably, simply and securely.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Adan Alvarez
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Publication number: 20160143398Abstract: The present invention relates to a footwear fastening structure. The footwear fastening structure is configured such that it is tieably engaged in shoelace holes or eyelets of a shoe or sports shoe so as to fasten the shoe or the sports shoe tightly on a user's foot when he or she wears the shoe, the footwear fastening structure comprising: a band member formed to have a predetermined length and having a pair of opposed engagement parts respectively formed at both ends thereof; and a pair of opposed pin members coupled to the engagement parts of the band member so as to be inserted into and hookingly fixed to the shoelace holes of the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: DAE SUNG SILICONE IND CO., LTD.Inventor: Byung-Ki KIM
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Publication number: 20160143399Abstract: A device that serves both for retaining a necktie against free displacement and also for assisting buttoning of a garment comprises first and second loop elements and a flexible link element, attached at its opposite ends to the link elements. Each loop element defines a compound aperture having a larger end section, through which a button may pass, a smaller end section by which an element fastening the button may be engaged and secured by shifting of the loop element relative thereto, and a constricting neck section formed at the intersection of said larger and smaller end sections of said loop elements for maintaining the fastening element the button against unintentional release from the smaller end section of the loop element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Frank G. Neri
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Publication number: 20160143400Abstract: An apparatus for ratcheting multiple restraint webs includes first and second locking web retractors each coupled to one end of a different restraint web. When locked, the web retractors each prevent web movement in a web pay-out direction relative thereto. The apparatus further includes first and second ratcheting devices each coupled to a corresponding one of the web retractors, and each is movable in a direction that moves the corresponding web in a web take-up direction relative to its web retractor when the web retractors are locked. The apparatus further includes an actuator movable between two positions and coupled to each of the ratcheting devices. The ratcheting devices are each responsive to a moving force applied thereto by the actuator as the actuator moves between its two positions to move in the direction that moves its corresponding web in the web take-up direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Scott LATUSZEK, Kent BAHLER, Guy R. DINGMAN
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Publication number: 20160143401Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener slider. A pull tab has a rotatable region including laid-down positions and a stood-up position. Within the rotatable region of the pull tab, a locking pawl is elastically deformed to move a cover portion, and a pawl portion is arranged to be inserted into and removed from an element guide passage in accordance with movement of the cover portion. When the pull tab is completely laid down toward the shoulder mouths and rear mouth relative to the slider body, the pull tab has respective regions in which the pull tab is rotatable over a predetermined angle without exerting any load on the locking pawl.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Yohei Miyazaki, Keiichi Keyaki
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Publication number: 20160143402Abstract: A locking clip and anchor assembly for a tether. The clip includes an opening with at least one tab extending into a portion of the opening. The clip is also configured to attach to a tether or strap. In exemplary embodiments, the anchor assembly includes a post, biased support, biasing mechanism, and base. The clip is configured to be connectable to the post and movable to latched and unlatched conditions with respect to the anchor assembly. In the latched condition the clip has a limited range of rotation possible about the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Mark Anthony STILES, Stephen Joseph DRABANT, Donald Thomas MYERS
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Publication number: 20160143403Abstract: A watch band capable of holding at least two watches is provided. The watch band includes a first portion and a second portion and a clasp in at least one of the first portion and the second portion where a first watch and a second watch can be positioned opposite of each other by the first portion and the second portion. In some embodiments, each of the first portion and the second portion includes a clasp. In some embodiments, the clasp in each of the first portion and the second portion connects directly to the second watch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Adam PLUEMER, John Bernard PATON, Christopher John SONTAG
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Publication number: 20160143404Abstract: A simulated cross pendant connected to a piece of jewelry, said simulated cross pendant having: a main body having a vertical member and a traverse member, and a mounting member, where the simulated cross pendant is displayed in a rotated position at an angle ?. The simulated cross pendant can have a vertical member and a traverse portion that engage to form the shape of a letter “L,” and the main body can have the letters “O”, “V”, and “E”. The combination of the letters spell the word LOVE. The simulated cross pendant can have a rotated position simulating the position of a cross when carried over the shoulder of a person.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Stacy Wright
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Publication number: 20160143405Abstract: What is disclosed is a secure storage device for automobile key fobs that effectively disables the ability of the key fob to communicate remotely with the automobile. The device is a hollow metal container forming an enclosure into which the key fob will be placed for storage. The container has a removable lid with a lock mechanism that secures the lid to the top of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Kenneth Biba
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Publication number: 20160143406Abstract: The garment bag of the present invention offers two means of hanging garments, both on the interior and on the exterior of the bag. The interior hangers are used when packing, storing, and transporting the user's garments. The exterior collapsible and removable rack is employed when the bag is used at an event/competition. This hanging system is an improvement over existing dance bags in two distinct ways: the upright bag design with the interior hangers allows the user to effectively fit, store, and organize their garments while existing bags lack the interior storage and hanging system; and the present bag provides a collapsible and removable rack that is easily set up and inserted into the bag's exterior holders for holding the garments external to the bag when at an event/competition. Existing dance bags with similar racks require a more difficult assembly and the bag must lie horizontal rather than upright.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Gregory James Collins, Erin Dawn Dobo, Matthew Gordon Thomas Hughson
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Publication number: 20160143407Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic security bag controlled by a mobile phone, whereby the bag performs Bluetooth communication with the mobile phone of a person who carries the bag, sounds an alarm when the Bluetooth communication is disconnected (when not in a paring mode), and gives an electric shock to an authorized person who touches the bag by allowing high-voltage current applied from power supply of the security bag to flow entirely in the bag. The bag providing a control method through paring with the mobile phone can safely manage important information assets by remotely controlling the alarm of the bag and locking/unlocking thereof. Further, when separated a predetermined distance from a manager, the security bag transmits a warning signal to the mobile phone, sounds the alarm of the bag, and generates high-voltage current on the bag when forcibly opened, thereby preventing security documents from being stolen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Kang Su LIM, Won Sik OH, Young Bae KWON, Eal Young RYU, Jun Hui CHO, Ho Jin LIM
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Publication number: 20160143408Abstract: The system includes a hair color packet assembly having several individual hair color packets and one developer packet, each packet having a pump for delivering selected amounts of material to a mixing assembly. A control assembly operable in response to a user's input controls each of the pumps to deliver selected amounts of color material and developer material to a mixing assembly which mixes the colors and the developer and delivers it to a brushhead/distributor, which has openings through which the selected hair color formulation is delivered. The brushhead/distributor is mountable in a handle having a motor which drives the brushhead/distributor in a linear oscillating manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: L'ORÉALInventor: Joseph Grez