Patents Issued in January 19, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170013868
    Abstract: A major object of the present technology is to provide a technology for obtaining an aloe extract which has an excellent processability into foods and contains sufficient amounts of ?-sitosterol and aloe-derived dietary fibers as functional components. The present technology provides a method for manufacturing an aloe extract containing ?-sitosterol, phospholipids, and dietary fibers which involves carrying out: a homogenization step for homogenizing an aloe mesophyll solution; an enzymatic degradation step for adding a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme to the homogenized aloe mesophyll solution and degrading polysaccharides contained in the aforementioned homogenized aloe mesophyll solution; and a membrane filtration step for membrane-filtering the enzyme-degraded aloe mesophyll solution with a microfiltration membrane or an ultrafiltration membrane and recovering the retentate fraction as an aloe extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Naoki YUDA
  • Publication number: 20170013869
    Abstract: A nutritional composition having a total energy content of 67 kcal/100 ml or lower and including: a protein content which is 1.25 g/100 ml or lower, an energy content from protein of 7.2-8.4% of the total energy content of the nutritional composition, an energy content from fat which is at least 49% or more of the total energy content of the nutritional composition, a medium chain fatty acid content comprising 8 to 10 carbons which is less than 3 wt % of total amount of fatty acids, a sialic acid content of 10-25 mg/100 ml, a cholesterol content of 5-10 mg/100 ml, and a sphingomyelin content of 9-15 mg/100 ml is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: HERO AG
    Inventors: Bo LÖNNERDAL, Olle HERNELL, Lars-Börje SJÖBERG, Catharina TENNEFORS
  • Publication number: 20170013870
    Abstract: A roaster for roasting articles includes a containing device, an air supplying device, a first separating device, and a collector device. The containing device defines a roasting chamber. The air supplying device generates a heated air stream that flows into the roasting chamber. The first separating device has a shell unit disposed above the containing device, and a first separating member disposed in the shell unit and configured such that impurities which are carried along with the heated air stream are filtered out from the heated air stream. The collector device is connected to the shell unit for collecting the impurities filtered out from the heated air stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Han-Lin HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20170013871
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and an apparatus for improving tobacco raw material. The process mainly comprises performing an extraction from at least one of tobacco leafs, tobacco flakes, tobacco powder, stalks and cut stems by mixed solvents, conducting a solid-liquid separation for the tobacco raw material, applying the extract liquor of tobacco leaves, flakes and cuts for manufacturing tobacco extract and that of stalks and cut stems for manufacturing fertilizer, diluting and mixing a given amount of tobacco aqueous extract and ethanol extract and removing harmful components so as to get feed liquid, backfilling the feed liquid to the tobacco raw material, and drying the tobacco raw material to a certain dryness to obtain the products. The apparatus is a system composed of a plurality of interconnected independent devices such as extractor, solid-liquid separator, a feed liquid backfiller, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Huang Duan, Xuesong Pan, Bin Liu, Jian Chen, Hongming Wang
  • Publication number: 20170013872
    Abstract: A method of forming a wrapped article, comprising the steps of: forming a continuous stream of material such as an agricultural product; moving the continuous stream of material along an elongated path; compressing the continuous stream of material to reduce the cross-sectional area thereof until a predetermined cross-sectional dimension is achieved; drawing the compressed continuous stream of material through a rod-forming arrangement, the rod-forming arrangement having a non-contact displacement transducer associated therewith; folding at least one web longitudinally around the compressed continuous stream of material to form a continuous rod of material; and detecting variations in rod density within the rod-forming arrangement from a signal obtained from the non-contact displacement transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Dwight David Williams, Rosana C. Altoveros
  • Publication number: 20170013873
    Abstract: A Pre-Rolled Smoking Paper Stuffer has a chimney which includes a separator wall bin, converging guide, cradle, tip spacer, and base walls and an extractor base which includes an extractor block, alignment block, and tip pusher. A smoking paper can be inserted into the cradle. Smoking materials are placed into the bin and flow out of the bin and into the converging guide which funnels them into the smoking paper held within the cradle. Once filled, the chimney is pressed onto the base and the alignment block aligns the tip pusher with the smoking-end of the paper. As the chimney continues to be pushed down, the tip pusher displaces the filled smoking paper up and out of the top of the cradle. The stuffed paper can be grasped and lifted out of the stuffer. Multiple stuffers can be attached to one another via the use of various attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Green
  • Publication number: 20170013874
    Abstract: The object of the application is a transfer disc (2) for the transferring of tobacco industry's rod-like articles (5) provided with lugs (3), where the disc is characterized in that a front surface (3A) of the lug (3) is inclined in a direction corresponding to the direction (T1) of rotation of the transfer disc (2), and the lug (3) is configured so that it hits a rod-like article (5) above the longitudinal axis (X) of the rod-like article (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Marcin Mamerski
  • Publication number: 20170013875
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON, Matthew Joel NETTENSTROM, Justin Banker PEART
  • Publication number: 20170013876
    Abstract: A pack is provided for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a tube having a substantially cylindrical shape. The tube has a hole defined by an open end of the tube for receiving an e-cigarette into the tube, such that the e-cigarette is held in the tube. The pack further includes a re-charging mechanism for re-charging an e-cigarette held within the tube, and a light for indicating a charging state of the e-cigarette in the tube. The light is located at the open end of the tube adjacent the hole for receiving the e-cigarette into the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Nicoventures Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON, Matthew Joel NETTENSTROM, Justin Banker PEART
  • Publication number: 20170013877
    Abstract: An exothermal vaporizer is provided. The exothermal vaporizer has a body including an air and vapor mix port, a fluid inlet port in communication with a reservoir, an air inlet, and a wicking material. A mouthpiece is coupled to the body and a temperature indicating cap is removable from the body. A counter flow design exothermal vaporizer, a modular exothermal vaporizer, and a vaporizer which is adjustable to modulate and/or regulate the flow ratio of dilution air and produced vapor are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: George R. Breiwa, III
  • Publication number: 20170013878
    Abstract: A tank of a vaporizing device is described, wherein the tank may comprise an atomizer and a reservoir for containing a liquid adjacent to the atomizer. The atomizer may include a wick and a heating element, wherein the tank includes a barrier that separates the wick from liquid in the reservoir. The barrier may be at least partially permeable to allow for transfer of liquid from the reservoir to the wick for vaporization. The tank may include a connector coupled to the atomizer and configured to electrically connect the atomizer to a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: David SCHULER, Ryan MILLER
  • Publication number: 20170013879
    Abstract: A control body is coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes first and second positive conductors connectable with respectively a power supply and the heating element. The control body includes a series pull-up resistor and switch connected to and between the first and second positive conductors. A microprocessor is configured to operate the switch in a closed state in a standby mode in which the pull-up resistor causes a logical high level of voltage at the second positive conductor when the control body and cartridge are uncoupled, and in which the heating element is unpowered causes a logical low level of the voltage when the control body and cartridge are coupled. The microprocessor is configured to measure the voltage and control operation of functional element(s) of the aerosol delivery device based thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Frisbee, Paul Stapleton, Milton G. Carawan, Frederic Philippe Ampolini
  • Publication number: 20170013880
    Abstract: A contained liquid system for use with a refillable aerosol delivery device is provided. The contained liquid system includes an aerosol delivery device having an adapter therein for receiving aerosol precursor composition within a reservoir of the aerosol delivery device, and a container of aerosol precursor composition having a corresponding adapter therein for transferring aerosol precursor composition from the container. The adapter and the corresponding adapter are removably, sealably connectable for refilling the aerosol delivery device with aerosol precursor composition. The adapter engages a valve of the corresponding adapter and includes a body defining separate and distinct filling airflow ports. The filling port transfers aerosol precursor composition from the container into the aerosol delivery device. The airflow port enables a flow of air through at least the portion of the aerosol delivery device when the adapter and valve are disengaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: John Brice O'Brien, Frederic Philippe Ampolini, James William Rogers
  • Publication number: 20170013881
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including: a cigarette holder converter assembly, an atomization core assembly, a base assembly, and an e-liquid storage assembly. The cigarette holder converter assembly includes: a cigarette holder part and a converter part. The cigarette holder part includes: an inner casing, a cigarette holder, and a first sealing ring for sealing the cigarette holder. The converter part includes: a cigarette holder converter, an upper sealing ring, an inner sealing ring, and an outer sealing ring. The e-liquid storage assembly includes a first regulating ring including a neck. The cigarette holder part and the converter part are connected through interference fit. The cigarette holder converter assembly and the e-liquid storage assembly are connected through interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20170013882
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette provided with an accumulated e-liquid removal function and a method for removing accumulated e-liquid of an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises an atomization assembly for atomizing e-liquid to produce smoke and a battery rod assembly configured for supplying power. The electronic cigarette is provided with a smoke channel for smoke to flow through, a heating assembly provided in the smoke channel and a control assembly for controlling the heating assembly which is configured for re-atomizing non-atomized e-liquid accumulated in the smoke channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Qiuming LIU
  • Publication number: 20170013883
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electronic cigarette, a data processing apparatus, a method for measuring a smoking amount, and a smoking management system using the same. The electronic cigarette may comprise: a power unit to supply power, a liquid container to contain liquid, a heater to generate heat using power supplied from the power unit to evaporate the liquid contained in the liquid container, a sensor unit including a current sensor to measure a current supplied to the heater, a controller to collect information measured by the sensor unit, and a communication unit to transmit the information collected by the controller to a data processing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, YONSEI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gunhee HAN, Seungyup LEE
  • Publication number: 20170013884
    Abstract: A personal vaporizer including a pressure-induced liquid transport device that allows a user to draw liquid from a liquid reservoir through applying a suction force on the mouthpiece. The amount of liquid drawn is proportional to the pressure induced, and proportional to the amount of vaporization a user may desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Wei DAI, Yongjie James XU
  • Publication number: 20170013885
    Abstract: An atomizing head for an electronic cigarette, the atomizing head being universal and replaceable, includes a support base defining an atomizing chamber, a heating device, and a liquid guiding member. The liquid guiding member includes a liquid guiding wick, a liquid guiding nozzle, and a liquid guiding nozzle seat. One end of the liquid guiding wick extends from the liquid guiding nozzle seat to the heating device. The nozzle and nozzle seat cooperatively define a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is blocked by the liquid guiding wick, and an inner surface of the receiving cavity defines at least one liquid guiding slot for providing a channel for a liquid to the heating device. An atomizer and an electronic cigarette including the replaceable universal atomizing head are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: WEI-HUA QIU
  • Publication number: 20170013886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device integrated in a piece of garment for providing abdominal support to a user comprising: an elastic band configured to wrap around a waist of the user and provide upward and inward physical support to an abdominal region of the user upon wearing; an interface configured to attach the elastic band to the piece of garment; at least one mechanically adjustable connection, wherein the mechanical adjustable connection is configured to adjust a length of the elastic band upon wearing; and an integration of the elastic band to the piece of garment, wherein the integration is configured to prevent at least a portion of the elastic band from directly contacting a body of the user upon wearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Shirin TOWFIGH
  • Publication number: 20170013887
    Abstract: Bra liner including a substantially planar body including a left triangular portion, a right triangular portion and a central portion between the left and right triangular portions. The central portion includes a flap separated from the left and right triangular portions and optionally one or more apertures. The left and right triangular portions also optionally include one or more apertures. The flap is foldable about a center line of the body. The body includes absorbent material. To form the left and right triangular portions, an elongate slit is present between the central portion and each of the left and right triangular portions. The slits extend downward from an upper edge of the body and inward toward the center line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Donna Lilien
  • Publication number: 20170013888
    Abstract: A garment configured to aid in frictional support for a user during an exercise to reduce slipping and sliding between the garment and an object. The garment includes gripping areas located on a front or back of the garment. Gripping areas of various different shapes and sizes may be located in a multiplicity of suitable areas of the garment. Gripping areas may be applied to an outer and/or inner surface of the fabric of the garment. Gripping areas may be made of a grip material that exerts a greater frictional force on the object in contact with the gripping areas. Gripping areas may include multiple gripping members of various different shapes and patterns. These various gripping patterns and shapes enable the gripping areas to provide an aesthetically pleasing and functional garment, at the same time, maintain the breathability of the fabric from which the garment is made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Jasen L. Webb
  • Publication number: 20170013889
    Abstract: A break-proof assembly for wires of a temperature control switch of a heated clothing is revealed. Several first wires are extended from a switch body of the temperature control switch of the heated clothing and connected to second wires respectively while the second wires are connected to a heating plate of the heated clothing. A first end of a protective pad is connected to an edge of the switch body and extended toward a second end thereof to cover a part of the first wire outside the switch body. Thereby the first wires and the edge of the switch body are connected to one part to prevent breakage of the first wires caused by wear between the edge of the switch body and the first wires. Therefore the heated clothing can be washed directly in a washer and convenience in use is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: CHIEN-CHOU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170013890
    Abstract: A temperature-regulating garment is provided for assisting a user with regulating body temperature. A garment body has first and second major garment body edges. The garment body has a neckline formed by a least a portion of the first major garment body edge. The garment body has a front right panel, a front left panel, and a back panel. At least one armhole is located laterally between the back panel and a selected one of the right front panel and the left front panel. First and second neck pockets are each configured to accept a temperature-regulating pack. The first neck pocket is disposed upon at least one of the right front panel and the back panel, spanning the first major garment body edge. The second neck pocket is disposed upon at least one of the left front panel and the back panel, spanning the first major garment body edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Jill Elizabeth Byrne
  • Publication number: 20170013891
    Abstract: A garment includes a trouser portion including first and second legs, a bib portion having a bib front section connected to a front portion of the trouser portion and a bib rear section connected to a rear portion of the trouser portion, wherein first and second gaps having no material are formed adjacent two opposing sides of the trouser portion between the bib front and rear sections, and a first fastener extending between an end of the first leg opposite the bib portion and an edge of the trouser portion forming one of the first and second gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Arthur R. Olvera
  • Publication number: 20170013892
    Abstract: The Bikini Buddy is an invention that attaches to the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit. It provides cushion support to the neck area, and prevents the strings of the top to the bikini bathing suit from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of the breasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: MICHAEL DEAN HORNER
  • Publication number: 20170013893
    Abstract: The present invention provides body part protectors which comprise multiple discrete and optionally removable/replaceable shock absorbing elements. The body part protectors of this invention offer superior protection to body parts such as knees and elbows as compared to other devices and/or those devices which comprise single shock absorbing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Victoria HAMILTON
  • Publication number: 20170013894
    Abstract: Provided is a disposable mask equipped with a plastic bag, which is easily disposed of by sealing a mask body with the plastic bag after use of the mask body. The disposable mask includes an outshell and a lining which are integrally formed into one body by thermal bonding. The disposable mask includes a mask body having an oblong shape and including a wire disposed at the upper side thereof and adhering the mask body closely to the face of a user in accordance with the facial contour and ear bands disposed at both sides of the mask body, and a plastic bag disposed between the outshell and the lining at the upper side of the mask body and allowing the mask body to be hygienically disposed of after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Sung Kyo Lee
  • Publication number: 20170013895
    Abstract: Premade garment pieces which may be assembled into a garment or used independently are disclosed herein. A garment piece may comprise one or more fasteners or one or more fastener receivers or a combination of one or more fasteners and one or more fastener receivers. A fastener on one garment piece may preferably be configured to interface with a fastener receiver on another garment piece. The fastener and fastener receiver may interface to form a fastener assembly. One or more garment pieces may be assembled into a garment or may be used independently by a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Priyanka Saba
  • Publication number: 20170013896
    Abstract: “The Original Blinket” has two very unique features and each feature has its own unique use. These two features make “The Original Blinket” different from any other item that exists. “The Original Blinket” has a strategically placed flap opening that allows you to still being able to view all of your surroundings and even watch television while your head is underneath covers. “The Original Blinket” customized layout and exclusive construction uses two fabric panels overlapping one another, which are strategically stitched together. This creates an opening for your leg to vent comfortably while still underneath “The Original Blinket”. When you're not laying down underneath “The Original Blinket” you are able to turn it upside down and use in poncho form. The leg vent now becomes an opening for your head as you place “The Original Blinket” over your shoulders. The strategically placed flap then allows for full use of your hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Edward Coombs
  • Publication number: 20170013897
    Abstract: A wrist hooking glove of various embodiments assists athletes in reaching and maintaining a false grip while performing ring exercises. A false grip is where a wrist is above a ring. A false grip is difficult to achieve and maintain but is needed to perform the iron cross and muscle up maneuvers. A disclosed embodiment includes a completion style wrist hooking glove comprising one or more protrusions 700 secured to the mid to upper palm edge or protrusion area 400 of a glove 300. The protrusions provide leverage upon a ring, such as an Olympic ring. The artful integration of the protrusions with the glove helps to dissipate hand strain during ring exercises. The disclosed embodiments do not damage existing rings and do not require modification of existing rings. The disclosed embodiments may be worn while performing other exercises unrelated to rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Bumgarner
  • Publication number: 20170013898
    Abstract: A restraint mitten for hospital and other patients that restricts the movement of his or her fingers. The restraint mitten includes a hand covering having an opening thereon for insertion of the user's hand. The lower portion of the hand covering is padded and the upper portion of the hand covering includes a mesh-like material that allows the user's hand to be visible when positioned inside the mitten. The opening of the hand covering includes an adjustable strap therearound for tightening the mitten onto the user's wrist. The tip of the hand covering includes a movable flap thereon for removably covering the user's fingers so as to allow access to the user's fingers if so desired. The restraint mitten limits the dexterity of the patient's hand, preventing him or her from removing tubes or lines that may be detrimental to the patient's recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Louise Lewis
  • Publication number: 20170013899
    Abstract: An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or vest, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements, each being encased in an encasement, are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Maura M. Horton
  • Publication number: 20170013900
    Abstract: A kit that contains a substantially blank mask, a mannequin head-form in the shape of a human head, at least one marker for applying a removable ink indicia to such blank mask, and preferably a set of instructions and forms to enhance the use of the mask. The blank mask is a continuous, stretchable and elastically resilient washable see-through mesh fabric that conforms to the head when worn by the user. The mask is placed over the head-form, a character drawn on the mask, and after use the mask can be washed and reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: JAMES MATTHEW McCLINSEY, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170013901
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel down-like cotton material which is bulky, light-weight, excellent in washing resistance, heat-retaining property and heat insulation property and provides volume feeling, without odor from animals. The down-like cotton material 1 of the present invention is formed as a cotton-like long fiber, in which filaments of an axial fiber and a float each composed of a polyester raw yarn are united by air entangling in air flow to be entangled, connected and integrated to have a down ball-like mass in an aligned form, and the diameter of the down ball-like mass is 1.0 to 3.5 cm and down ball-like masses are continually aligned at an interval of up to about 10 cm or less in a length direction of the axial fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: HIRAKAWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: SHOICHI HIRAKAWA
  • Publication number: 20170013902
    Abstract: Hats having images, including those with images displayed on the upper or lower surface of the brim. Exemplary hats include baseball hats with brims adapted to affix at least one image to the brim's lower surface, wherein said at least one image is detachable. Also described are displays, including kits and packages, comprising at least one detachable image adapted to be affixed to the upper surface or lower surface of a hat brim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony VALVERDE
  • Publication number: 20170013903
    Abstract: Headgear, such as a hat, cap or visor, with notches, cut-outs or spaces provided in the lower edge or band area above the ears. The notches or spaces may be mirror images on either side of the headgear, although the number, placement, and configurations of the notches or spaces may vary. The notches or spaces are configured to allow eyewear to be worn normally without interference with the eyewear earpieces, or any eyewear keeper devices that may be attached to the earpieces, but also without substantially impacting the integrity and functionality of the headgear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: NATHAN SPRAGUE
  • Publication number: 20170013904
    Abstract: Welding helmets, systems, and kits providing real-time fume exposure monitoring and warning capability during an arc welding process. A welding helmet configured to protect the head of a user during a welding process is configured with an intelligent warning apparatus and an air-sampling pick-up and output port. The air-sampling pickup and output port connects to a proximal end of an air sampling tube for sampling breathable air within the welding helmet, and a distal end of the air-sampling tube connects to an air-sampling in-take port of an external aerosol monitoring device. The intelligent warning apparatus communicates with the aerosol monitoring device to receive air sample output data from the aerosol monitoring device, and to process the air sample output data to generate warning data and/or warning signals based on preset exposure level set points and/or exposure warning operating modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Douglas N. Dunbar
  • Publication number: 20170013905
    Abstract: A head and neck support and restraint system including protective headwear worn by a user; an article worn about the shoulders, chest and back of the user; and a dynamic connector that is disposed between and attached to the protective headwear and the worn article that dampens and distributes forces to which the head and neck are subjected during use. Such forces can include forces experienced as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or impact during a collision between the user and another person or object. The dynamic connector also supports and limits the rate and range of motion permitted between the head and neck relative to the shoulders, chest and back of a user when the head or body of the user is subjected to such forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Jonathan Cook
  • Publication number: 20170013906
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to protective headgear. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a protective headgear system is disclosed. The protective headgear system includes an elongated pad having a width, a length greater than the width, and a pair of opposed longitudinal edges extending along the length of the elongated pad. The protective headgear system further includes a pair of side pads coupled to the elongated pad, each side pad having a half disk shape with a semicircular edge and a diameter edge; and a plurality of pockets, each pocket accommodating a respective one of the elongated pad and the pair of side pads therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Publication number: 20170013907
    Abstract: A protective helmet includes a shell provided with an outer surface and an inner surface, at least one pad adapted, in use, to abut against the head of a user who wears the protective helmet, including at least one first surface and a second surface that are opposite each other, elements for the connection of at least one pad to the shell associated with the at least one first surface, wherein the at least one pad is shaped as a substantially laminar body and includes at least one layer deformable and configured in a manner such to allow the sliding and/or the relative rotation between the at least one first surface and the second surface following a shear stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Elena SALMINI, Carlo SALMINI, Theodore Sharp LIGETY, Gianluca BISOL
  • Publication number: 20170013908
    Abstract: A sound and light shoe includes a shoe body including a sole and a sound and light device located in the shoe body. The sound and light device includes a controlling box received in the sole, a sound and light member, and a battery located in the controlling box to supply power to the sound and light member. The sound and light member includes a controlling circuit received in the controlling box including a main PCB having a MPU, a first controlling circuit connected to the main PCB, and a second controlling circuit connected to the main PCB and the first controlling circuit, a light-emitting body connected to the controlling circuit, a first controlling switch connected to the main PCB, a sound-phonating body connected to the controlling circuit, a trigger switch connected to the main PCB, and a second controlling switch connected to the main PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: John GOU
  • Publication number: 20170013909
    Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
  • Publication number: 20170013910
    Abstract: There is provided a shoe-forming member comprising a rubber composition containing a styrene-butadiene rubber, a butadiene rubber, silica, a silane coupling agent, and a crosslinking agent, the rubber composition being crosslinked, wherein the rubber composition contains specific materials as the silane coupling agent and the crosslinking agent, and the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber are contained in the rubber composition in predetermined proportions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: ASICS Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Oomura, Yasuhiro Otsuka, Kenichi Harano
  • Publication number: 20170013911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy David LUCAS, Gerd Rainer MANZ, Jan HILL, Paul Leonard Michael SMITH, John WHITEMAN
  • Publication number: 20170013912
    Abstract: The invention relates to footwear comprising a multi-layer structure of the sole, with said sole being composed of at least one outsole (3), an optional insole as well as a midsole (2), wherein the midsole (2) is made of an elastic material having an open-cell structure provided with a gas- and liquid-tight outer skin, with said cell structure being filled with at least one fluidic medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Enquiring Eye GmbH
    Inventors: Ursula Marschall, Axel Seuser, Lars Kerspe
  • Publication number: 20170013913
    Abstract: A simplified sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe that can improve cushioning properties of a heel region of the sole structure and that can enhance comfortableness in wearing the shoe. The baseball spiked shoe includes a first midsole of a soft elastic member disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe, a second midsole of a soft elastic member that is disposed around and away from the first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrated with or unitary as one unit with the first midsole, and an outsole plate 4 of a hard elastic member that is disposed on lower surfaces of the first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of the first and second midsoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Koji ITO, Shin HIRAI, Tsuyoshi IETA
  • Publication number: 20170013914
    Abstract: An article of footwear is provided having an elevated plate structure incorporated in the sole structure and optionally including a fluid-filled chamber. The elevated plate structure can include an upper plate and a plurality of legs extending downward toward the outsole. End portions of the legs can engage an upper region of the outsole. The elevated plate structure can form a cage region that can optionally include a fluid-filled chamber substantially disposed therein. The elevated plate structure can further include a lower plate disposed at an upper region of the outsole, which can form a lower portion of the cage region. Portions of the legs can be integrated with impact-attenuating members in the heel region in various configurations and can provide features for the impact-attenuating members, such as support, impact-attenuation and adjustable impact-attenuation features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: DeVonne DeVoe, Lee D. Peyton
  • Publication number: 20170013915
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to systems, devices, and methods for controlling fluid flow transfer in footwear in which a front chamber has a first inlet and a first outlet, a rear chamber has a second inlet and a second outlet, a first valve assembly is connected between the second outlet and the first inlet and is configured to allow fluid to pass unidirectionally from the rear chamber to the front chamber, and a second valve assembly is connected between the first outlet and the second inlet and is configured to allow fluid to pass unidirectionally from the front chamber to the rear chamber. In addition, one or both of the front chamber or the rear chamber can include one or more openings therethrough that are configured to allow fluid to pass into or out of the respective chamber with respect to a surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Gayford CASTON, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170013916
    Abstract: A securing device for preventing removal of a shoe comprising a web selectively attachable to an outer surface of a shoe and configured to at least partially cover the shoe. The web includes a bottom portion having a center section securable to a front region of the shoe and a leg support section securable to a user's leg. The web further includes a top portion removably couplable to the bottom portion. The top portion includes a coupled position at least partially covering a lace of the shoe and an uncoupled position leaving the lace of the shoe exposed to an ambient environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Carmen Too-a-Foo
  • Publication number: 20170013917
    Abstract: Composition of matter made from the same materials found in shoes to be placed inside a shoe to create and prolong the smell of the materials found in the manufacture of the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Armando Vildosola