Patents Issued in March 23, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170079338
    Abstract: A baby blanket for keeping a baby warm and having a detachable burp cloth. The present baby blanket preserves a baby's body heat, thereby keeping the baby warm, yet allows for non-confining, natural movement of the baby's arms and hands. Further, the present blanket of the present invention includes a detachable burping cloth, and, in one embodiment, includes a coordinating cap, sometimes referred to as a beanie or toboggan, that includes a strap for securing a pacifier to the cap. The blanket conforms to the infant's body providing warmth and comfort for the baby and peace of mind for the mom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Lisa Montanari
  • Publication number: 20170079339
    Abstract: Articles of sports apparel may include elongate support elements. Particular examples provided are swimsuits and other sports apparel such as sports apparel for rugby football. An Article of sports apparel may include at least one base portion adapted to be arranged proximate a lower back of a user when worn, and at least three elongate support elements. The at least three elongate support elements may be arranged at the base portion such as to extend outwardly from a region at least partially encompassing the lower back of the user when worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Deborah Yeomans, Verena Melanie Botha, Andreas Metzger
  • Publication number: 20170079340
    Abstract: A belt apparatus is configured to support the trousers worn by a person and to include a number of airbags that are deployable in a falling event to protect the person from bone breakages. The belt apparatus includes a flexible belt element and a fastener that appear and function in much the same way as an ordinary trouser belt, i.e., fitting through belt loops in trousers and being fastenable to itself to support the pair of trousers at the waist of the user. Despite the ordinary appearance of the belt apparatus, it includes one or more airbags internal thereto whose expansion is controlled by a control apparatus. Responsive to a falling event in a particular direction with respect to the user, the control apparatus triggers the rapid expansion of an airbag that is situated on the belt element in the particular direction with respect to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Aubrey C. Briggs
  • Publication number: 20170079341
    Abstract: A health suit for improving sweating and tanning in various weather conditions includes a transparent material that is configured to allow ultraviolet rays and infrared energy to pass through the material and penetrate the skin with minimal deflection or absorption by the material. The health suit may also include an anti-fog layer or other set of anti-fogging features or other set of anti-fogging features, moisture absorbing material, and a heat retention feature to improve sweating and tanning in various weather conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Esteban Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170079342
    Abstract: The present invention provides protective athletic pants that are constructed from a protective material and a flexible material, in optimal ratios. This invention provides durable pants that provide adequate protection without unduly restricting the movement of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Rolf LOYENS
  • Publication number: 20170079343
    Abstract: A separable face mask structure is wearable on a face of a human body and includes a face mask to which a lower edge of an openable closure member is coupled by a stitching line. The face mask includes a coupling structure, which includes a plurality of magnetic elements respectively arranged in the interiors of counterpart portions of the main body and the interiors of attraction-attaching portions of the openable closure member so that the main body and the openable closure member comprises can be magnetically attached to each other to form hermetical closure therebetween. At least one open space is selectively formed between the main body and the openable closure member so that by releasing the magnetic elements of the attraction-attaching portions on two opposite side edges of the openable closure member allows the open space to provide communication between the human face and the external space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Shih-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20170079344
    Abstract: There is provided an open back type sterilized gown including a main panel including: a front panel; and a left-side back panel and a right-side back panel linked with the front panel, wherein an elastic body having an ended annular shape is provided at a neckline part formed at the main panel, and the elastic body can maintain the neckline part of the sterilized gown in an annular shape surrounding a neck part of a wearer in a non-deformed state, and opens on a back side so as to allow a neck part of the wearer to pass through a back side of the neckline part in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kiyokazu Nakajima, Takayuki Yasui, Hiroyuki Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20170079345
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a size adjustment device and methods of use for resizing an article of clothing or other suitable article. The device includes a panel having a head section and an opposite foot section, the panel further including a first margin and an opposite second margin extending between the head and foot sections. Both the first and second margins include a set of teeth arranged thereon, with the first set of teeth further including a zipper coupled thereto. In an example use, the device is coupled to an article, such as a jacket, with the zipper of the device coupling the first set of teeth with corresponding teeth on the article, and the existing zipper on the article coupling the second set of teeth on the device with corresponding teeth on the article to thereby resize the article without sewing or other physical alterations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Vivian Garner
  • Publication number: 20170079346
    Abstract: A reversible infinity scarf to provide protection in both dry and wet conditions is formed of a continuous looped body having a first length of material adapted for the dry conditions and a second length of material adapted for the wet conditions attached to each other. The first and second lengths of material have first and second latitudinal edges extending the length of the scarf and first and second longitudinal edges extending the width of the scarf. The first and second lengths of material are attached to each other along their first and second latitudinal edges and along their first and second latitudinal edges at the first and second free ends of the first and second lengths of material. The first and second free ends of the first and second lengths of material are interconnected to form the continuous looped body of the infinity scarf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Sonia Chopra, Aarti Hari Chopra
  • Publication number: 20170079347
    Abstract: The invention facilitates and expedites the process of packing of goods, furniture, and taping of boxes during the extremely stressful moving process. More particularly, the invention allows the user to easily grab and separate packing paper as well as cut packing tape, thus saving time, money and mental stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Aaron J. Richie
  • Publication number: 20170079348
    Abstract: A three-dimensional conductive patch is provided herein, the three-dimensional conductive patch comprising: a layer having a plurality of interlaced fibres including conductive fibres and non-conductive fibres, the layer having: a base fabric surface as a first portion extending from a first side of the layer to a second side of the layer and extending from a first end of the layer to a second end of the layer, and a group of conductive fibres as a second portion, a first base fibre of the layer positioned at a first end of the second portion and a second base fibre of the layer positioned at a second end of the second portion such that the second portion is positioned relative to the first portion via first base fibre and the second base fibre, the second portion interlaced with the first base fibre at the first end of the second portion and interlaced with the second base fibre at the second end of the second portion; wherein the second portion forms a loop extending from the base fabric surface, the loop h
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Tony Chahine, Gabriel Stefan
  • Publication number: 20170079349
    Abstract: A studded leather garment is provided. The studded leather garment according to current application comprises of; 1) leather garment, including but not limited to, coat, jacket, skirts, belts, and pants, etc., which has inner lining, 2) pluralities of studs made of, including but not limited to, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic, etc., 3) and hidden zippers on the inner lining. The studded leather garment according to the current application enables easy repair of the damaged studs without removing thread of stitching on the inner lining and sewing again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Janna LEE
  • Publication number: 20170079350
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with enabling storage and temperature control of food product, such as pizza, as well as other personal products requiring temporary cool storage, such as medications, in a personal garment while wearing said garment. While there exist many products for storing and maintaining the temperature of hot or cold products during transportation, such as insulated bags, there is presently no temperature controlled, storage-enabled garment. Through use of the present invention, it is now possible for a person to cleanly store temperature-controlled food and other products in a wearable garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Hourani
  • Publication number: 20170079351
    Abstract: An intelligent fabric includes: a base layer with vent holes, a thermal insulation layer on the base layer and capable of being moved relative to the base layer, an instruction generator configured to generate a switch instruction, and a controller connected to the instruction generator and the thermal insulation layer, and configured to control the thermal insulation layer to be moved relative to the base layer in accordance with the switch instruction, so as to switch the thermal insulation layer between a state where the thermal insulation layer covers the vent holes completely and a state where the thermal insulation layer does not cover the vent holes, or among the state where the thermal insulation layer covers the vent holes completely, a state where the thermal insulation layer partially covers the vent holes, and the state where the thermal insulation layer does not cover the vent holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicants: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shijun WANG, Wenbo JIANG, Yanna XUE, Yue LI, Zhiying BAO, Wenjun XIAO, Zhenhua LV, Yong ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170079352
    Abstract: This protective garment has: a core region having a first side and an opposite second side and two appendage regions connected to the core region. Each appendage region has an innermost layer and a metal mesh layer. The core region and the appendage regions can both include an outermost layer. The innermost layer of the protective garment is configured to have a rolling degree of freedom relative to the metal mesh layer when a clamping force is applied to the outermost layer, which allows the wearer to rotate the appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Piotrowski, Edward Mesanovic
  • Publication number: 20170079353
    Abstract: A garment weight that includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, the first magnetic component is separable from the second magnetic component, the first and second magnetic components are operably magnetically aligned and positioned on opposite sides of a garments' material where the first and second magnetic components magnetically connect to one another to prevent the garment from lifting due to wind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kimberly Mann, Kara-Jane Wilkinsky
  • Publication number: 20170079354
    Abstract: A wig includes a basic member and a plurality of hair strings, the roots of the hair strings being connected to basic member with one or more connecting strings. The roots of the hair strings are the aggregation of the same position of several hairs. The manufacturing technique of this kind of wig includes preparing the basic member and the plurality of hair strings; and then attaching the roots of the hair strings to the basic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: SHANDONG HAICHUAN HAIR ARTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lin Tao, Yancheng Jin
  • Publication number: 20170079355
    Abstract: An artificial hair comprises a mesh layer configured to fit around a circumference of a user's head comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a front region, a rear region, and a circumferential edge region that extends around the front region and the rear region; a filament coupled to the outer surface of the mesh layer, at least a portion of the filament being disposed in each of the front region, the rear region and on the circumferential edge region of the mesh layer; a plurality of first hair members coupled to the filament; and a plurality of second hair members slidably disposed between the filament and the mesh layer, the first hair members comprising a first length and the second hair members comprising a second length, the first length being greater than the second length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: James K. KIM, Peter OUGH, Hye Sun KIM
  • Publication number: 20170079356
    Abstract: Described are eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes that are attached to be branched with one another, where at least two of the lashes have different distal tips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Publication number: 20170079357
    Abstract: Described is a method for applying an eyelash extension strip. The method comprises several acts, such as applying a first eyelash extension strip to a user such that a portion of the first eyelash extension strip is on top of at least one of the user's natural lashes. The first eyelash extension strip is then weaved underneath at least one of the user's natural lashes and then woven back on top of the user's natural lashes. In another aspect, the first eyelash extension strip is adhered to at least one of the user's eyelid and natural lashes. Additionally, a second eyelash extension strip can be adhered on top of the first eyelash extension strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Publication number: 20170079358
    Abstract: Described is a method for applying eyelash extensions via doable application of eyelash strips. For example, the method includes acts of adhering a first eyelash strip below or on top of a user's natural eyelashes and adhering a second eyelash strip on top of or below the user's natural eyelashes, such that at least one eyelash strip is on top of and another eyelash strip is below the user's natural eyelashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Publication number: 20170079359
    Abstract: A multifunction hat system is disclosed, comprising at least a head covering unit, an ear covering unit that can be removably or permanently attached to the head covering unit, and a face covering unit that can be removably or permanently attached to either the head covering unit, the ear covering unit, or both. Other modules, such as a scarf, ski goggles, earphones, safety lights, a helmet, and so on, may also be removably or permanently attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Justin Chase
  • Publication number: 20170079360
    Abstract: Headwear for partially covering a hat is described wherein the hat has a crown and a headband region. The headwear comprises a piece of material of an irregular shape which has an aperture located closer to a side portion of the headwear material than other sides of the material. The aperture size is adjustable so as to permit the headwear material to be fixable to the hat about the headband region of the hat and to leave the crown of the hat uncovered by the material. The specification also discloses a hood for clothing having an adjustable sized aperture so as to permit the hood material to be fixable to the hat about the headband region of the hat and to leave the crown of the hat uncovered by the material while the hood is still part of the clothing such as a sweat shirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: CAPHAT HOLDINGS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Bernard John Sharrad
  • Publication number: 20170079361
    Abstract: A disposable sanitary lining for millinery is provided. The disposable sanitary lining according to the current application provides a thin and temporary barrier between fore-head/hair of a trial wearer and inner surface of a hat/cap. The disposable sanitary lining according to the current application prevents soiling of the inner surface and brim of a hat/cap at the same time by sweat and cosmetics of customer who just try a hat or cap displayed on a millinery store. The disposable sanitary lining according to the current application comprises of one piece of sheet of, including but not limited to, paper, plastic and fabrics, whose thickness is less than 1 mm. The disposable sanitary lining according to the current application is not attached inside of the hat/cap wall but worn on the head of a customer who tries displayed hats/caps to find one to buy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Janna LEE
  • Publication number: 20170079362
    Abstract: Adjustment mechanisms for items of headwear are disclosed. An adjustment mechanism for an item of headwear includes a first connection member secured to a first side of an opening formed into a backside of the piece of headwear and a second connection member secured to a second side of the opening opposite the first side. The first connection member includes a first plastic portion having a first spine extending from a first base, and a first moldable portion secured to the first plastic portion. The first spine has a plurality of posts. The second connection member includes a second plastic portion comprising a second spine extending from a second base, and a corresponding second moldable portion secured to the second plastic portion. The second spine has a plurality of apertures. A portion of the posts of the first connection member is selectively received into the apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Jason OLCESE
  • Publication number: 20170079363
    Abstract: A helmet for protecting a wearer's head. The helmet comprises an outer shell comprising a first shell member and a second shell member movable relative to one another in a longitudinal direction of the helmet to adjust a fit of the helmet on the wearer's head. The helmet comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to control movement of the first shell member and the second shell member relative to one another. The adjustment mechanism comprises an actuator movable between a first position in which the first shell member and the second shell member are allowed to move relative to one another and a second position in which the first shell member and the second shell member are precluded from moving relative to one another. The actuator is configured to lock the first shell member and the second shell member relative to one another without extending through a given one of the first shell member and the second shell member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jacques DUROCHER, Marie-Claude GENEREUX
  • Publication number: 20170079364
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for the rapid and reliable replacement of protective windows of the shields and electric-arc shields. A locking device releasably connects the face shield window with the helmet or cap bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: PAULSON MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Roy PAULSON
  • Publication number: 20170079365
    Abstract: One or more battery-operated fans are integrated into a hard hat and pull air through a filter to remove contaminants in the air. The filtered air passes through one or more channels in the hard hat and exits the hard hat through an air curtain exit located near the user's face. The exiting air leaves with sufficient velocity to form an air curtain. A user wearing goggles or other protective eyewear will have the filtered air current pass in front of the eyewear. Paint and other contaminant particles that are in the air will not be able to contact the outer surface of the eyewear, as the particles will not be able to pass through the curtain of filtered air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Poma 22 LLC
    Inventors: Steve Harvey Perusse, Steve Harrington, Joy Salvatin Lee, Bill Campbell, Judy Emaus, Joshua Lee, Bryan Brutlag
  • Publication number: 20170079366
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in one aspect, provides an upper for an article of footwear. The upper may include a knitted component. The knitted component may include a knit element, a first tensile strand with an exposed first end, and a second tensile strand with an exposed second end. The first tensile strand may be at least partially inlaid within the knit element, the second tensile strand may be at least partially inlaid within the knit element, and the exposed first end of the first tensile element may be secured to the exposed second end of the second tensile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Daniel A. Podhajny
  • Publication number: 20170079367
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an upper for an article of footwear. The upper may include a knitted component with a knit element defining a portion of at least one of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper, the interior surface defining a void. The knitted component may further include a tongue, where the tongue extends through a throat area of the upper, and where the tongue comprises a lateral edge and a medial edge. The knitted component may further include at least one raised element extending a height above the exterior surface of the knit element and extending a length along at least one of the lateral edge and the medial edge of the tongue, where the tongue and the at least one raised element have a common yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Bhupesh Dua, Adrian Meir, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Bruce Huffa
  • Publication number: 20170079368
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may include an airflow system that includes one or more air chambers in communication with one or more air reservoirs through air passages extending therebetween. The insert may also have a multi-layered structure, with the airflow system provided between the layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Anthony C. Dean, Allan M. Schrock
  • Publication number: 20170079369
    Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Cherie Handorf, Walter Thomas Bray, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170079370
    Abstract: Modular shoe systems include an upper, an outsole attached to the upper, and several midsole inserts. Each midsole insert is positionable in overlying relationship with the outsole and can operatively engage the outsole to form an assembled shoe. The outsole can include a receptacle, such as a depression or opening, configured to receive a protrusion in the midsole insert. Multiple midsole pieces can be cooperatively engaged to form the midsole insert. The midsole pieces are selected based on their properties and the needs of the user. Methods for customizing a shoe include selecting a midsole insert based on a property and positioning the midsole insert in overlying relationship with the outsole to operatively engage the midsole insert and outsole. The midsole insert can be removed and a different midsole insert can be selected and positioned based on another property. The midsole insert(s) can be assembled using several midsole pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: RAMI HASHISH, SACHITHRA D. SAMARAWICKRAME, YUTA HYAKUSOKU
  • Publication number: 20170079371
    Abstract: An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Cluffy Biomedical, LLC
    Inventor: James G. Clough
  • Publication number: 20170079372
    Abstract: A shoe that simulates barefoot running having an outer sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion, and a flexible bridge portion, wherein the flexible bridge portion is curved inwards to be narrower than a foot on both the lateral and medial sides, wherein the flexible bridge conforms to the foot's arch and is lifted off the ground when the shoe is tied onto the foot; a wrap overlay associated with the flexible bridge and having at least a first strap and at least a second strap, which are tied atop a metatarsal area of the foot, such that to suspend the flexible bridge therefrom and provide a 360 degrees wrap of the foot in the arch section of the foot, resulting in both, arch support and the shoe's anchoring to the foot; and, a roomy toe box providing toe splay and facilitating forefoot-striking
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Thomas Duarte
  • Publication number: 20170079373
    Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear having a midsole defining a sidewall channel in the forefoot and a sidewall channel in the heel. The forefoot and heel channels terminate at the arch. The sole assembly includes a plate disposed below the midsole. The plate may include an arch portion, forefoot legs extending along the medial and lateral sides of the forefoot and heel legs extending along the medial and lateral sides of the heel. The medial forefoot leg may extend almost the full length of the forefoot. The lateral forefoot leg may extend about half-way through the forefoot. The lateral heel leg may extend almost the full length of the heel. The medial heel leg may extend about half-way through the heel. The sole assembly may include an outsole with slots in the heel and forefoot. The slots may terminate short of the peripheral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Roger L. Huard, Myra G. De La Cruz-Williams, Ian M. Cobb, Yahn C. Lebo, Ryan C. Dowd
  • Publication number: 20170079374
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a first plate and a second plate. The first plate overlies at least a portion of a forefoot region of the second plate. The first plate and the second plate are fixed to one another rearward of the forefoot region. The first plate is configured to slide longitudinally relative to the forefoot region of the second plate in a first portion of a flexion range during dorsiflexion of the sole structure, and to interfere with the second plate during a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Farris, Austin Orand, Alison Sheets-Singer, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20170079375
    Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate with a foot-facing surface with a recess disposed in the foot-facing surface. An insert plate is disposed in the recess. A length of the insert plate between anterior and posterior ends of the insert plate is less than a length of the recess. The insert plate flexes free of compressive loading by the sole plate when a forefoot portion of the sole assembly is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range, and operatively engages with the sole plate when the forefoot portion is dorsiflexed in a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range. The sole assembly is dorsiflexed, for example, when the forefoot portion is flexed in accordance with toes bending toward the top of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Bunnell, Bryan N. Farris, Austin Orand, Alison Sheets-Singer, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20170079376
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that has a forefoot portion with a foot-facing surface. The sole plate has at least one groove extending at least partially transversely in the foot-facing surface. The at least one groove is open when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range, and closed when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Bunnell, Bryan N. Farris, Austin Orand, Alison Sheets-Singer, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20170079377
    Abstract: Footwear devices having various shock absorbing configurations situated in the heal of the footwear and a plurality of regions on the bottom of the footwear defined by a plurality of compressibilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Hyman KRAMER
  • Publication number: 20170079378
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that has a forefoot region, and a stiffness enhancing assembly disposed in the forefoot region of the sole plate. The stiffness enhancing assembly further comprises a compression member disposed at a foot-facing side of the sole plate, and a tensile member disposed at an opposite side of the sole plate from the compression member. The tensile member is spaced apart from the compression member by a first distance in a first portion of a flexion range during dorsiflexion of the sole structure, and interferes with the compression member during a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Farris, Austin Orand, Alison Sheets-Singer, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20170079379
    Abstract: There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Navjeet K. Singh, Matt Thomas, Amanda Parkes
  • Publication number: 20170079380
    Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Keith J. Fudalik
  • Publication number: 20170079381
    Abstract: A shoe-tree that allows the user to care for and maintain the form of their shoes when not in use by employing a malleable form that can be molded to the shape and contour of the interior of said shoe, regardless of heel height. The shoe tree has a malleable, foam like soft body and a solid yet resilient and moldable infrastructure that allows the user to also bend the shoe-tree back to its original shape or to the shape to accommodate another shoe with a different heel height and interior shape. The invention, when inserted into a shoe, extends vertically beyond the interior heel area of the shoe to mimic the shape of the ankle. In this way, the shoe-tree is able to accommodate the straps, buckles and/or closures of the shoe by allowing them to wrap around the shoe-tree to maintain their intended form when the shoe is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Elisabeth Sperling Jordan
  • Publication number: 20170079382
    Abstract: Automated painting of a shoe sole portion is enhanced by use of a mask cover and an air knife with a paint assembly. The mask cover is positioned in front of a paint-emitting portion of a spray nozzle and is adapted to obstruct at least a portion of the paint intended to be emitted by the spray nozzle. The air knife is coupled to the mask cover and is adapted to emit a laminar fluid flow over the mask cover. The laminar fluid flow helps to limit unwanted diffusion of the paint as it passes along its intended spray path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: HYUNG H. LIM, DONGWOO LEE, DONGHOON LEE, SANGWOOK JEON
  • Publication number: 20170079383
    Abstract: A buckle includes a female member and a male member. The female member has a cavity and two side openings located on two opposite sides of the female member and connected to the cavity. The male member is partially detachably plugged into the cavity and includes a base part, two engaging parts and a releasing part. The two engaging parts are disposed on the base part. The releasing part is disposed between and connected to the two engaging parts. Each of the engaging parts includes an engaging portion and an arm portion located between and connected to the engaging portion and the base part. When the releasing part is moved with respect to the base part, the engaging portions are moved close to each other by the releasing part so that the two engaging portions are respectively disengaged from the two side openings of the female member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: WUJAY INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.
    Inventor: Ko-Ping HUANG
  • Publication number: 20170079384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to rolls of an elongated material and to methods of manufacturing fastening tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Siegfried R. Gabriel, Peter Kitzer, Andreas Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20170079385
    Abstract: Provided is a polyamide resin composition that is suitable as a material for slide fastener parts having good strength after being dyed. A polyamide resin composition for a slide fastener, comprising a polyamide resin and reinforcing fibers, wherein a total mass of the polyamide resin and the reinforcing fibers is 90% by mass or more of the composition; wherein a proportion of an aromatic polyamide having a melting point of from 200 to 250° C. in the polyamide resin is more than 70% by mass; and wherein a content of the reinforcing fibers in the total mass of the polyamide resin and the reinforcing fibers is from 45 to 70% by mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kazuya Mizumoto, Masayoshi Kojima, Takanori Ozawa, Masahiro Hanyu, Hideki Sato
  • Publication number: 20170079386
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism that can be used to attach a portable or wearable electronic device to a user. The attachment mechanism may include a band strap having multiple links that are configured to wrap around a user's wrist. The links of the band may be spring biased and allow the band to be secured to a wrist or other object as it transitions from an open to a closed position. The amount of spring bias may be adjusted or specially configured to attach the device comfortably yet securely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Daniele de Iuliis, Michael J. Webb
  • Publication number: 20170079387
    Abstract: On an end side of a post, along an outer periphery at a first position in a longitudinal direction of the post, there are formed ring-shaped recess portions (grooves) each having a diameter smaller than those at positions around the first position in the longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, the grooves are formed at two positions. The stopper is provided with an insertion hole capable of allowing the post to be inserted into the insertion hole by a predetermined length of a region including the ring-shaped recess portions (grooves). Along an inner periphery at a second position in the insertion hole in an insertion direction of the post, there is formed a ring-shaped projection portion. The ring-shaped projection portions are configured to be fitted into the ring-shaped recess portions of the post under a state in which the post is inserted into the insertion hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: CROSSFOR Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hidetaka DOBASHI