Patents Issued in April 25, 2017
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Patent number: 9629384Abstract: The present invention relates to a low sodium salt composition and the methods used to make it. In particular, the invention relates to the combined processing of sodium and potassium chloride to produce a low sodium salt composition. The low sodium salt composition includes sodium chloride and a modified chloride salt composition. The modified chloride salt composition includes a homogenous amalgamation of chloride salts, food grade acidulant, and carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: S & P INGREDIENT DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: Pratik N. Bhandari, Sambasiva Rao Chigurupati
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Patent number: 9629385Abstract: The use of a Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide in the preparation of food supplement having the efficacy of inhibiting colon cancer, wherein Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide is prepared by a processes including extraction with boiling water, deproteinization, dialysis and ethanol treatment, and has an effect of regulating tumor microenvironment by many pathways involving inhibiting tumor angiogenesis, immunosuppression, anti-oxidation and inhibiting colon cancer fibroblasts.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Infinitus (China) Company Ltd.Inventor: Huisen Li
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Patent number: 9629386Abstract: The present invention can provide a nutrition composition useful for patients with renal diseases, which has an effective prophylactic or improving effect for various symptoms of malnutrition, inflammation, arteriosclerosis, abnormal lipid metabolism and oxidative stress, associated with renal diseases, or for diabetic nephropathy. The nutrition composition of the present invention m contains one or more kinds of free amino acids selected from the group consisting of valine, leucine, isoleucine and histidine, and a lipid comprising ?-3 fatty acid and ?-6 fatty acid at a weight ratio (?-6 fatty acid to ?-3 fatty acid) of 0.5-5.5. In addition, the composition further contains a soybean protein or a hydrolysate thereof together with the aforementioned lipid or instead of the aforementioned lipid.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.Inventors: Shinji Somekawa, Tomoyuki Mine, Naoki Hayashi
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Patent number: 9629387Abstract: The method of the invention is characterized in that in the first phase the device installation is filled with processed liquid product, yielding a low pressure zone and then the processed liquid product is introduced under high pressure into the cavitation process, where moving at a rate of not less than 3 m/s and under pressure of not less than 20 bar is introduced to the cavitation and rotation location of the separated streams of the processed liquid product, which rotating in the further part, in the longitudinal axis of the cavitator, move in the opposite directions, resulting in differential pressure leading to cavitation process with effects characteristic for sterilization and homogenization with heterogeneous parameters, wherein in the next phase a separation takes place into a liquid product, which has a particle size larger than 600 nm and a liquid product which has a particle size smaller than 600 nm, wherein the liquid product of larger particle size is directed to cooling and complementary caviType: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: E.K.A.D. Innotech Sp. z o.o.Inventor: Ewgienij Niesmiejanow
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Patent number: 9629388Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Propionibacterium as well as preparations and compositions, such as fermentation broths, protective cultures, final food or feed product with Propionibacterium alone or in combination with bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus. The present invention further relates to methods for the controlling of growth of a contaminant, such as a bacteria, yeast or mold by using these novel strains of Propionibacterium.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APSInventors: Connie Benfeldt, Heike Ursula Morgenstern
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Patent number: 9629389Abstract: A cooler including a compartment, a conduit including a first end portion configured to be in communication with the compartment and a second end portion, food product at a first product temperature entering the first end portion, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with and for supplying fluid through the fluid discharge, the fluid being at a first fluid temperature less than the first product temperature, the pressurized fluid source being operable to propel the fluid through the fluid discharge to move the food product from the first end portion of the conduit toward the second end portion and to cool the food product to a temperature below the first product temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Lyco Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: David R. Zittel, Daniel D. Maupin, Scott K. Weisman, Steve J. Schultz, Jeffrey Scott Zittel
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Patent number: 9629390Abstract: A machine for removing the calyces from the seed of a sorrel bud includes a smooth surfaced return drum rotatably mounted to a frame and a cutting drum rotatable about a cutting drum axle and mounted to the frame in a tandem relationship with the return drum. The cutting drum has a plurality of circumferential blades oriented perpendicular to the cutting drum axle and are substantially equally spaced one from another. The cutting drum in combination with the return drum defines a throat therebetween for receiving sorrel buds. A drive simultaneously rotates the return drum and the cutting drum to cut calyces from the seed of the sorrel bud.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: TURNER INNOVATIONS LTD.Inventors: Oral Oneal Turner, Allison Deborah Turner
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Patent number: 9629391Abstract: The present disclosure provides tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils and derivatives thereof, such as isolated components and mixtures obtained from such pyrolysis oils. Advantageously, the tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils disclosed herein can exhibit desirable sensory characteristics. Further, tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils disclosed herein can exhibit desirably low concentrations of benzo[a]pyrene. The disclosure also provides methods for obtaining such tobacco-derived pyrolysis oils and derivatives thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Michael Francis Dube, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Christopher Junker
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Patent number: 9629392Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco material in the form of a tobacco extract, a particulate tobacco material, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is substantially translucent. Methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product are also provided. The smokeless tobacco product can include isomalt, maltitol syrup, particulate tobacco, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventor: Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr.
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Patent number: 9629393Abstract: A smoking article is provided, including a combustible heat source with opposed front and rear faces and at least one airflow channel extending from the front face to the rear face of the combustible heat source, and an aerosol-forming substrate including at least one aerosol former downstream of the combustible heat source, wherein a non-metallic, non-combustible, gas-resistant, first barrier coating is provided on substantially all of the rear face of the combustible heat source.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Steffen Stolz, Yvan Degoumois, Frederic Lavanchy
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Patent number: 9629394Abstract: A device used for generating a breathable vapor from an herbal substance such as tobacco or medical marijuana. The device features a heater assembly having of a rod shape heating element with the heat diffuser-mixer blades attached, and is mounted in a case component having the shape of a tubular cylinder. The heater assembly and case component are configured so that the rod is centered within the tubular cylinder. An herbal chamber, which accommodates an herbal substance, is rotationally and removably insertable into the case component tubular cylinder. A mouthpiece is attachable to the herbal chamber, with a screen component. When electrical power is applied to the heater assembly, the herbal substance is vaporized. The device may also be configured to function as an e-cigarette or an essential oil vaporizer. Rotating the herbal chamber causes the herbal substance to be redistributed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventors: Alan Benet Aronie, Joel Aronie
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Patent number: 9629395Abstract: An athletic garment generally includes a short member, a supporter, and a plurality of straps. The short member may include a front panel, rear panel, two side panels, and a waistband. The supporter is dimensioned to releasably receive an athletic protective cup. The straps are coupled to one end of the supporter and are attached to the opposing rear panel of the short member.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: SHOCK DOCTOR, INC.Inventors: Michael T. Landi, James J. Landi
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Patent number: 9629396Abstract: A garment for a nursing woman includes at least partially overlapping layers of material. The layers extend between lateral sides of the garment. Some edges of the layers may be attached to edges of other layers or components, while at least one edge of each layer is a free edge. Free edges at least partially define nooks into which the funnels of breast pumps may be received. The free edges of the garment provide multi-directional support to the funnels to enable hands-free pumping. In some embodiments, medial edges of components of the garment cross one another and extend to contribute to the support of the funnels during use of the garment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Rumina NursingwearInventor: Dawn Michele Alva
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Patent number: 9629397Abstract: An article of apparel includes a base layer and an auxetic layer. The base layer includes a four way stretch material. The auxetic layer is coupled to the base layer and includes an auxetic structure defining a repeating pattern of voids. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, each void has a reentrant shape and is at least partially filled with a foam or a hot melt material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventor: Alan Toronjo
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Patent number: 9629398Abstract: A Front-Back Pack that provides the ability to easily and quickly transition a pack from a back position to a front position without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user. The Front-Back Pack includes a harness system with attached pack. The harness system may include a system of straps to keep a plurality of looped slide rail assemblies in position and to prevent the slide rail assemblies from moving. Alternatively, the harness system may include a half-vest or full-vest with slide rail assemblies fixedly attached. The slide rail assemblies are formed to receive trucks able to traverse the track assembly. The trucks are fixedly attached to packs which allow the packs to traverse the length of the track assembly from one position to another without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: William Goryl
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Patent number: 9629399Abstract: An active hip protector system and method for hip fracture prevention are introduced in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing methods of preventing hip fractures; namely: to provide effective impact protection and eliminate false fall alarms. The hip protector system comprises a belt-like pouch, worn over the user's waist, containing airbags which are inflated to a large size ensuring that the user's thighs will not hit the ground upon impact, once the system detects a fall. The pouch contains all of the necessary elements for fall detection and activating inflation of the airbags. Incorporation of distance measurement sensors and cross reference with acceleration and spatial orientation sensors enable reliable detection of impending collision with the ground. The pneumatic system, including the airbags, is carried within the pouch or, alternatively, can be placed in a location that is prone to falling.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Hip Hope Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Amatsia Raanan
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Patent number: 9629400Abstract: An athletic garment generally includes a short member, a cup receiving pocket, and a strap. The short member may include a front panel, rear panel, two side panels, and a waistband. The pocket is dimensioned to receive an athletic protective cup and has an open end, a closed end and two side portions. The open end of the pocket is attached to the waistband or to the front panel of the short member. The strap is coupled to the closed end of the pocket and is attached along an axis of the rear panel of the short member. Alternatively, a protective cup may be attached to the athletic garment without the use of a pocket. The garment is also useable with replaceable incontinent pads and/or where the cup is formed from liquid absorbent material.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: SHOCK DOCTOR, INC.Inventors: James J. Landi, Michael T. Landi
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Patent number: 9629401Abstract: A face mask system for effectively dispensing a medication and/or scented material to a user. The face mask system generally includes a face mask with a medication and/or scented material that is dispensed to a wearer of the face mask via the air breathed into the respiratory system. The medication is dispensed via a medicated cover that is removably attached to the face mask. Alternatively, medicated strips are attached to the face mask to dispense the medication to the wearer of the face mask. One or more deflectors are attached to an upper portion of the face mask to deflect the medication from contacting the eyes of the wearer when worn at daytime.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Khalid Hassan Al Malki
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Patent number: 9629402Abstract: A protective glove includes a glove body defining an interior space for, in use, receiving a hand of a user. The glove body can include a liner that is constructed from or includes a material that is compatible with a polymer or nitrile outer coating. A padding layer includes a closed cell foam material. A guard layer includes guard elements that cover at least a portion of a back-of-hand portion of the glove body and one or more finger portions of the glove body. The glove also includes a polymer or nitrile outer coating applied to the liner. Methods of making the disclosed protective gloves are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Omega Global, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Ian Albertyn
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Patent number: 9629403Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of securing and aligning a necktie on a shirt. The method includes an object with flexible material loops protruding from two sides of the object. The object is put through a necktie loop located on the rear portion of a necktie and remains in this position while the flexible material loops are then attached to the two closest buttons on a shirt. This method secures a necktie to a shirt, whereby ensuring that a necktie remains vertically aligned over the buttons on a shirt, while at the same time the invention remains hidden from view while in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
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Patent number: 9629404Abstract: The clip has a core and a sleeve. The sleeve encases the core. The clip is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first end and a second end. The clip is bendable into a shaped configuration. In the shaped configuration the first end of the clip is positioned next to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip being substantially parallel to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip defining an internal space between the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip. The clip is placed over the waist band of a user's pants to prevent portions of the waist band from rubbing on the underside of a user's shirt.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Underbelly, LLCInventors: Mary Rutledge, Katheryn Haro
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Patent number: 9629405Abstract: An enhanced resistance suit for use while training has a pair of compression shorts that have a plurality of attachment bands arranged in two columns down each leg. The attachment bands have at least one attachment ring secured on each in order to form a matched horizontal connectable pair. A user can removably attach resistance bands to the pairs to provide resistance while training. A pair of arm bands also have attachment rings connected to them and allow a user to removably connect a pair of arm resistance bands to a matching attachment band located on a waist portion of the shorts. A belt is provided to help secure the shorts. Shoes are used that also have attachment rings located on a heel portion and a toe portion to provide vertical jump training as well as calf muscle training. Sensors may be added to the suit to enhance use.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Adrian Romando Cornish
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Patent number: 9629406Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for packaging a hair product having a plurality of hair strands which include curls. More particularly, the package includes first and second package sections engageable with one another for positioning the hair product therebetween. The first package section includes at least one first portion having a first curved shape, while the second package section includes at least one second portion having a second curved shape which substantially corresponds to the first curved shape. When the first and second package sections are engaged with one another, the at least one first curved portion and the at least one second curved portion are positioned in close proximity with one another so as to contain at least one set of the curls of the hair product therebetween for maintaining the shapes of the at least one set of the curls of the hair product.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Shake-N-Go Fashion, Inc.Inventors: James K. Kim, Peter Ough, Hye Sun Kim
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Patent number: 9629407Abstract: A protective headwear apparatus having a head receiving portion sized to receive the head of the user when worn by the user and a forward extending brim portion attached to the head receiving portion. Further included is a flexible mesh shield having an upper and lower end portions, and a binding stitched to a bottom side of the brim portion with an outwardly facing opening receiving and holding therein the upper end portion of the shield to attach the shield to the brim portion with the shield extending outward out of the outward facing opening of the binding and then bending downward with the lower end portion located lower than the upper end portion of the shield when the apparatus is worn by the user. The shield is sized to wrap at least partially around the head of the user when the apparatus is worn by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Carmen L. Foster
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Patent number: 9629408Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stitched garment comprising a stitched background, a stitched pattern sewn into the background, and an opening through which an article can be inserted. The opening is integrated into the stitched pattern such that the opening is hidden from view by the stitched pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Danica Lause
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Patent number: 9629409Abstract: A method and apparatus for mitigating concussions resulting from sharp blows to protective headgear. The method consists of attaching cushioning pads to the outside of the headgear, held in place by straps and anchors. The apparatus consists of substantially flat flexible pads, which are made to conform to any helmet by the pressure exerted by the straps wrapping around the curved helmet. The anchors consist of clips and hooks that attach the straps to features of the helmet such as holes, edges, and protrusions. The main pad is a strip that runs over the crown of the helmet, from front to back, making the helmet to resemble a “Mohawk” haircut. Optional side pads protect the sides of the helmet. All apparatus can be repeatedly installed and removed without using special tools.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventors: Thomas Calvin Cannon, Jr., Marc James Cannon
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Patent number: 9629410Abstract: A buckle closure assembly having a male part and a female part that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another. The male part and the female part selectively interact with one another along an operating direction to connect and disconnect alternate portions of a strap system. One or both of the male part and the female part include an offset or a standoff that extends from the respective part in a crossing direction relative to the operating direction to maintain a spacing between the buckle assembly and adjacent anatomy and/or clothing.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Jesse Perreault, David J. Schofield, Scott D. Kolasa
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Patent number: 9629411Abstract: A head garment for privacy and methods of using the same are disclosed. The head garment has a frame including an elongated member, the frame including a loop portion that extends upward and forward from a rear portion that includes a tail, the loop portion including a rim, a veil having a rear portion that is connected to the rear portion of the frame and a front portion that is connected to the rim. The tension in the portion of the veil that spans between the connection to the rear portion of the frame and to the rim provides support for the rim, and the front portion of the veil extends beyond and drapes downward from the rim. The head garment is usable with a ventilation system and/or an electronic device and may be folded for stowing in a container.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: DICKSBRIDGE, INC.Inventor: John H. Dick
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Patent number: 9629412Abstract: The invention covers both the sole structure and its related production equipment and technology, especially in relation to a type of flocked shoe sole. Compared with the existing technology, the shoe sole can trap and retain fiber particles via electrostatic or electrostatic spraying, which is not only anti-slippery also with elegant looking and reduce the cost. This set of equipment for making flocked sole is highly automatic, easy to operate, save the labor and reduce the production cost. The production procedure consists of 1) applying prime coating; 2) applying adhesive; 3) natural flock retention or electrostatic flocking; 4) electrostatic separation, cleaning, pairing and packaging. The whole process has been shortened dramatically, simplify the procedure, and reduce the cost. Also the solvent and adhesive used are both environmental friendly, harmless, which helps increase the productivity and yield.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: DONGGUAN FU MA SHOES MATERIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Pengtao Wang
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Patent number: 9629413Abstract: An article of footwear having a tapered heel in part defining an impact point associated with a padded impact zone which first strikes a surface upon a foot plant and a plate embedded within a sole of the article such that the plate supports the heel of the sole from flexing or collapsing, the impact point positioned anterior a pivot point of the wearer's ankle. In one aspect the plate avoids positioning at a lateral midfoot area of the sole to allow for impact zone padding and promotes avoiding or reducing heel strike forces when walking or running.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Karl Stien
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Patent number: 9629414Abstract: A sole structure of an article of footwear has a support assembly structure including a flexure element and an upper support element. The flexure element may have a central portion located between first and second ground-contacting or lower regions, wherein the central portion may have a downwardly concavely-curved shell-like region. The flexure element also may have first and second flanges extending upward from the first and second lower regions, respectively. The upper support element is positioned above the central portion and between the first and second flanges of the flexure element. When a vertical compressive load is first applied to the upper support element, the upper support element moves vertically relative to the first and second flanges. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Zachary M. Elder, Lee D. Peyton
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Patent number: 9629415Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes one or more outsole portions. At least some of these outsole portions include a plurality of alternating upward-facing and downward-facing elongate channels. The channels may have a base and two sidewalls, with adjacent channels sharing a common sidewall. The bases of the downward-facing channels form an upper surface of the outsole portion and the bases of the upward-facing channels form a lower surface of the outsole portion. The sidewalls are arranged at non-perpendicular angles to the upper surface. A first outsole portion has a pressure-versus-strain curve having a local maximum at a “trip point” pressure value and a first strain value and wherein the pressure-versus-strain curve has a change in strain of at least approximately 10% before a second occurrence of the “trip point” pressure value is reached. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Margarita Cortez, Fred G. Fagergren, Klaas P. Hazenberg, Eric S. Schindler, Camden Stanke
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Patent number: 9629416Abstract: The present disclosure provides a slip-on boot with fit features that enable snug fit while still allowing for convenient foot entry and exit. Related methods of using and manufacturing a slip-on boot are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc.Inventors: Kyle D. Rackiewicz, Mark T. Dinndorf, David R. Swinnerton, Charles L. Caverly
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Patent number: 9629417Abstract: According to an embodiment, a device for tightening an article includes a housing having an interior region and a spool positioned within the interior region and rotatable relative thereto. A tightening mechanism is operably coupled with the spool to cause the spool to rotate within the interior region of the housing. A tension member is coupled with the spool and is configured to be tensioned upon rotation of the spool via the tightening mechanism. The device also includes a tension limiting mechanism that allows the tension member to be tensioned via the tightening mechanism until a tension threshold is achieved. After the tension threshold is achieved, further operation of the tightening mechanism does not substantially tension the tension member due to the tension limiting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Boa Technology Inc.Inventors: Sean Cavanagh, Michael Nickel, Jesse Cotterman, Eric Irwin, Brett Vladika, Randon Kruse, Mark Soderberg, Christopher Converse, Adam Auell
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Patent number: 9629418Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, the upper including one or more elastic portions and one or more substantially inelastic portions. The footwear may further include a plurality of lace receiving members fixedly attached to an outer surface of the upper on the inelastic portions of the upper. Also, the footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper. In addition, the footwear may include a motorized tensioning system including a motorized tightening device and a tensile member extending through the plurality of lace receiving members, the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear by drawing two or more of the plurality of lace receiving members closer to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Rushbrook, Tiffany A. Beers
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Patent number: 9629419Abstract: An apparatus for aligning materials in order to construct an article is provided. The apparatus may include an array of moveable pins and a solid plate having an array of holes, where the array of holes is aligned with the array of pins. Each pin may be extended and/or retracted by a programmable actuator array. When a pin is extended, at least a portion of the pin may extend through the hole with which it is aligned, such that at least a portion of the pin extends beyond the solid plate. A fraction of the total number of pins in the array of pins may be extended by the programmable actuator array. The particular pins that are to be extended may be based on a pattern for an article. A material that is to be used in constructing the article may be aligned using the extended pins.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Carrie L. Davis
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Patent number: 9629420Abstract: The present invention is related to monitoring movement, and in particular to systems and methods for securing a monitoring device to a monitor target.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: BI IncorporatedInventors: Larry T. Cooper, Donald A. Melton
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Patent number: 9629421Abstract: A double-sided engagement type fabric surface fastener, which includes a base fabric, hook-like engagement elements that exist on the top surface of the base fabric, and loop-like engagement elements that exist on the bottom surface of the base fabric, where a ground warp yarn and a ground weft yarn constituting the base fabric, the hook-like engagement elements, and the loop-like engagement elements are all yarns made of polyester resin, the ground weft yarn contains core-sheath type thermal adhesive polyester fibers, and the hook-like engagement elements and the loop-like engagement elements are both fixed to the base fabric by the thermal adhesive fibers constituting the base fabric.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takayoshi Kaikou, Masami Yamashita, Kazuya Maeda
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Patent number: 9629422Abstract: A fixturing apparatus which includes a tubular member formed to have an aperture extending therethrough, the aperture having a first end and a second end, in combination with a plurality of locking teeth disposed on a surface defining said aperture and extending into the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Michael P. Fennell
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Patent number: 9629423Abstract: A zip fastener includes two sliders for connecting elongate stringers, each slider having a pull tab. For improved security of the zip fastener the pull tabs can be interlocked with one another by a slide-and-turn action, turning one pull tab relative to the other about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the stringers. A luggage item includes a fastening device for locking the pull tabs together.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: MRM HK LIMITEDInventor: Robert Wesley Schlipper
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Patent number: 9629424Abstract: A finding used with dangle jewelry with a decorative jewel element configured to attach to a flesh tunnel or an orifice formed in an earlobe. The finding includes a single, thin rigid wire with two longitudinally aligned posts formed on opposite ends configured for insertion into the opposite ends of the flesh tunnel or orifice. The sections of the wire adjacent to the posts form earlobe extending sections that extend downward over the opposite surfaces of the earlobe. Formed below the earlobe extending sections is a compression ring with two side elements on opposite sides of the finding's longitudinal axis. Each side element is integral with the earlobe extending section located on the opposite side of the earlobe. When the two side elements are forced inward the two posts located are forced apart allowing the finding to be easily attached or detached from the flesh tunnel or orifice.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventors: Tristan A Seely, Edward G. Sencenbaugh
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Patent number: 9629425Abstract: The present invention relates generally to jewelry articles comprising a substrate and a metallic, external coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Frederick Goldman, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Derrig
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Patent number: 9629426Abstract: A rib structure of an inverse folding umbrella includes an umbrella pole assembly and a plurality of umbrella rib components; the umbrella pole component including an umbrella pole a first umbrella receptacle and a second umbrella receptacle, the first and second umbrella receptacles; the umbrella rib component including a first bar, a connecting piece, a tail bead, a first pivot connecting base, a movable pivot, connecting base, the movable pivot connecting base between the third bar and the fourth bar, which makes the third bar and the fourth bar connected to each other and drive each other to move, and relieve the wind resistance upon the second bar, such that the second bar will not distort easily and can be kept in good condition after a long time of use, and the strength of the whole umbrella rib structure is greatly enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Jenny Fan
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Patent number: 9629427Abstract: A beach umbrella system. A winged anchor has an interior and exterior cylindrical components. The exterior cylindrical component has an open top, a cylindrical side wall, and a closed bottom. The cylindrical side wall has upper slots and lower slots. The lower slots each have a lateral enlargement. A cylindrical chamber is formed within the exterior cylindrical component. Shaped surfaces in the cylindrical chamber extend upwardly from the closed bottom. The interior cylindrical component is formed with an open top and a bottom with a pivot block. Two similarly configured wings are pivotably coupled to the pivot block. The interior cylindrical component and wings are movable together between a raised orientation and a lowered orientation. The raised orientation is with the wings positioned vertically within the exterior cylindrical chamber. The lowered orientation is with the wings positioned horizontally and extending exteriorly of the exterior cylindrical component.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Steven J. Alm
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Patent number: 9629428Abstract: The invention generally relates to a sunshade apparatus such as an umbrella or sunshade that includes a canopy with extendable portions that may be positioned in a manner so as to maximize shade. In exemplary embodiments, the sunshade device includes a canopy, and a rib assembly connected to a shaft, the rib assembly including a first joint coupled to a first assembly arm, the first joint connecting a first arm extension to the rib assembly at a first angle with respect to a surface, and a second joint coupled to a second assembly arm, the second joint connecting a second arm extension to the rib assembly at a second angle with respect to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Sintay Nei
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Patent number: 9629429Abstract: A wheel retraction mechanism for use on travel luggage, the retraction mechanism causing the extension and retraction of one or more wheels upon relative movement of two adjacent members. The members comprise two engaging actuation surfaces which, upon relative longitudinal movement, create a movement in a different direction, which can be used to extend or retract wheels from a piece of travel luggage.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: The Pukka Luggage Company LimitedInventor: Stephen Green
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Patent number: 9629430Abstract: A motorized luggage system includes an article of luggage. A platform is slidably coupled to the article of luggage. The platform is extendable outwardly from the article of luggage such that the platform may be ridden upon. A drive unit is coupled to the article of luggage and the drive unit engages a support surface. The drive unit urges the article of luggage such that the article of luggage provides transportation when the platform is ridden upon.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Dabula Getahun
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Patent number: 9629431Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for reinforcing fragile portions of a device case. In some embodiments, the device case can be reinforced by a reinforcing member made up of composite extrusions that are embedded within a top edge portion of the stiffening shell. The device shell can be utilized to define and maintain an overall shape of the device case. Composite fibers suitable for use in these embodiments can have high tensile strength and high tensile modulus. The device case can include a single length of embedded twisted composite fibers that extend continuously around the top edge or alternatively can include a number of discrete segments that reinforce particularly fragile portion of the top edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Joshua A. Hoover, Aaron P. Beese, Ambert T. Yeung
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Patent number: 9629432Abstract: A portable food container includes a first container for receiving a food item and having a first end with an opening, a second end, and a sidewall connecting the first and second ends. A closure of the first container is releasably securable to the opening. A second container has an open configuration and a closed configuration, and defines a first cell for receiving a food item, a second cell for receiving the first container, and a port for receiving a portion of the first container. When the second container is in the closed configuration and the first container is located in the second cell, the first container opening is substantially aligned with the port to receive the closure. The closure secures the second container in the closed configuration when the first container is located in the second cell and the closure is secured to the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: WikiFoods, Inc.Inventors: David A. Edwards, Laurent Robert Adrien Milon
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Patent number: 9629433Abstract: A travel luggage is disclosed that is made from a base portion and a lid portion pivotally attached to the base portion. An internal frame disposed within the base portion includes a length of canvas that is attached to a frame, with the canvas also being attached to a mounted support pipe which is in operational communication with a series of winch gears and a crank handle. Once various items have been placed within the travel luggage and more storage space is desired, an individual can rotate the crank handle, which forces the canvas to compress the items already placed in the travel luggage. Additional items, as needed, can then be placed into the travel luggage.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Larry Lawrence