Patents Issued in September 21, 2017
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Publication number: 20170265521Abstract: The invention includes a puck unit that can be included in a hookah bowl system or a hookah water pipe assembly. The puck unit is configured to receive a tobacco-like consumable product for use in a hookah assembly. The puck unit comprises a puck base that at least partially defines a cavity that is configured to receive a tobacco-like consumable product. The puck unit further comprises a puck lid releasably attached to the puck base. The puck lid defines an upper surface that partially defines the cavity when the puck lid is attached to the puck base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Tyler Chi Do
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Publication number: 20170265522Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mouthpiece assembly for an electronic cigarette. The mouthpiece assembly includes a mouthpiece, and a base defining an air inlet. The mouthpiece includes a sucking end, a connecting end, and an air passage. The sucking end defines an air outlet, and the air outlet is in communication with the air passage. The air inlet is in communication with the air passage. The mouthpiece assembly further includes a blocking element on the base. The blocking element is capable of preventing air from flowing through. The blocking element defines at least one through hole. The mouthpiece is capable of driving the blocking element to rotate relative to the base, so that an area of at least one opening formed by the at least one through hole and the air inlet can be changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: YONGHAI LI, ZHONGLI XU, YIKUAN ZHU
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Publication number: 20170265523Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a housing, a planar heater, a heater support, a tank, and a wick. The housing extends in a longitudinal direction and has a tip end and a mouth-end. The tip end is closed and the mouth-end has an opening therein. The heater support supports the planar heater. The tank contains a pre-vapor formulation and is configured to slide into and out of the opening of the mouth-end of the housing. The wick extends from the tank and is configured to be in contact with the planar heater when the tank is inserted in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Peter Lipowicz
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Publication number: 20170265524Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes an infrared sensor configured to measure infrared radiation emitted by at least a portion of a heating element coupled to a dispensing interface in the cartridge. The field of view of the infrared sensor may encompass an entirety of the heating element. The infrared sensor may be an infrared light emitting diode. The e-vaping device may include control circuitry configured to determine the temperature of the heating element based on sensor data generated by the infrared sensor and control the electrical power supplied to the cartridge based on the temperature of the heating element. The control circuitry may control the electrical power to maintain the temperature of the heating element below a threshold temperature. The control circuitry may determine the heating element temperature based on accessing at least a portion of the sensor data stored at a storage device in the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Ed CADIEUX, Barry S. SMITH
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Publication number: 20170265525Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a housing, a controller in the housing, an input module connected to the controller, a storage module connected to the controller, and a heating body connected to the controller. The input module is configured for inputting a type of tobacco liquid, and sending an input signal to the controller. The storage module is configured for storing a plurality of types of tobacco liquid and a plurality of temperature curves corresponding to the plurality of types of tobacco liquid. The heating body is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The controller is configured for acquiring a temperature curve corresponding to the tobacco liquid based on the input signal of the input module, and controlling the heating body to heat the tobacco liquid according to the temperature curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: YONGHAI LI, ZHONGLI XU, SHUYUN HU
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Publication number: 20170265526Abstract: An exemplary spraying atomizing device includes a housing, a liquid tank, a spraying device, a heating element, and a power supply. The housing defines an atomizing chamber. The liquid tank is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The spraying device is configured for spraying the tobacco liquid into the atomizing chamber in a form of liquid particles. The heating element is arranged in the atomizing chamber, and has a heating surface. The heating surface is configured for supporting and heating the liquid particles to form aerosol. The power supply is arranged in the housing, and is configured for feeding the heating element power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: YONGHAI LI, ZHONGLI XU, SHUYUN HU
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Publication number: 20170265527Abstract: A sock 1 according to the invention is provided with an outer low-elasticity portion 7 having a length extending from a region near a base part of a fifth toe to a region near an outer malleolus part 3a via an outer face, and a width extending from a region near a first toe side of a fourth toe on an instep side to a region near a first toe side of the fifth toe on a volar side, an upper taping low-elasticity portion 8 formed in a direction substantially toward an inner malleolus part 3b side from a portion between the ankle and the region near the first toe side of the fourth toe in the outer low-elasticity portion 7 on the instep side, and an upper ankle low-elasticity portion 10 formed in the upper ankle part in a circumferential direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Sung-kwang Kim
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Publication number: 20170265528Abstract: A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast covering structures, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment having a first end and a second end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the back underband segment and terminating in a first end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the back underband segment and terminating in a second end. The first and second ends of the back underband segment are adapted to releasably and adjustably secured to the front underband segment in an as-worn configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Laura Tempesta
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Publication number: 20170265529Abstract: A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast covering structures, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the front underband segment and terminating in a first free end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the front underband segment and terminating in a second free end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment unaffixed to the front underband segment in an un-worn configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Laura Tempesta
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Publication number: 20170265530Abstract: A post-surgery brassiere garment for a wearer comprising a connection means comprising strap means operable to secure the brassiere garment over shoulders of the wearer, and a band region to enclose a portion of the torso of the wearer to secure the brassiere garment to the wearer; a first adjustment means operable to adjustably close the band region of the brassiere garment, and a second adjustment means operable to adjustably connect the strap means to a front region of the band region of the brassiere garment, whereby, the first and second adjustment means are together operable to adjustably compress the torso of the wearer in region of the wearers chest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: THEYA LINGERIE LTD.Inventors: Ciara Donlon, Kelly Lakin
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Publication number: 20170265531Abstract: Swimwear is provided. The swimwear includes: at least one of a waist strap, a back fastener and a drawstring for providing tension at or above an iliac crest of a wearer; a first leg portion including at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a first longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a first hip region of the wearer to a first lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension; and a second leg portion including at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member, the at least a second longitudinal strap or stiffening member extending from a second hip region of the wearer to a second lateral thigh region of the wearer and being coupled to the means for providing tension. The swimwear may be a jammer, a swimskin or a wetsuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Huub TOUSSAINT, Dean JACKSON
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Publication number: 20170265532Abstract: A garment has a material tubular body portion with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is closed. The body portion has opposing sides extending between the first end and the second end. A first arm portion and a second arm portion are disposed on the body portion at the first end on opposite ones of the opposing sides. Each of the first and second arm portions have respective free arm ends to allow the first and second arm portions to be connected to one another when wrapped around a wearer's waist.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Stacy R. Kaufman, Lelis Y. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20170265533Abstract: Various embodiments relate to an apparatus and a method for temperature regulation system that can be worn by a user. One of the embodiments includes an article of clothing having the functionality to regulate the skin temperature of a portion on a user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Julien Gilles GUERITEE, Florian Patrick Paul MIGUET, Pierre MOUETTE
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Publication number: 20170265534Abstract: A blanket that may include a layer of material with trapezoidally shaped notches in two opposite sides of the material. An upper panel of the material may be configured to wrap around a user's upper legs with the user in a sitting position, and a lower panel of the material may be configured to wrap around the user's lower legs. Fasteners removably attach right and left edges of the lower panel together. A method of covering a portion of a user's body with a blanket may include placing the blanket on the user with an upper panel of the blanket over the user's upper legs, and a lower panel of the blanket over the user's lower legs, wrapping left and right edges of the lower panel around the user's lower legs, thereby surrounding the user's lower legs with the lower panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Kimberly L. Townsend
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Publication number: 20170265535Abstract: A compartmentalized hand warmer including one or more of a first flexible panel joined in face contacting relation to a second flexible panel and configured to have a compartment adapted to receive a warming element, a first annular element coupled to the first flexible panel, and a second annular element coupled to the first flexible panel in opposed relation to the first annular element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: John Ledingham
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Publication number: 20170265536Abstract: A swimming garment formed from a stretchable elasticated fabric, wherein the garment comprises at least one sensitivity zone in which the fabric thickness is less than the fabric thickness of the region of the garment surrounding the sensitivity zone. The sensitivity zones can give a heightened sensation in a specific position of the body, for example in the abdominals. The thinner fabric zone increases the sensation of water flow/temperature which in-turn leads to a proprioceptive response to activate the muscle group beneath the zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Karen FLOCKTON, Ben HARDMAN, Tim SHARPE, Joseph SANTRY
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Publication number: 20170265537Abstract: An apron is disclosed that includes a garment configured to cover a portion of a user's body, the garment comprising a first outer layer formed of an absorbent material, a middle layer formed of an impermeable layer, and a back layer, and a towel ring connected to the first outer layer, wherein the towel ring is shaped to receive a towel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Irene Audet, Laura A. Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20170265538Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide cover-up garments that can be used to convert swimsuits into additional apparel forms without having to change out of a swimsuit. An elastic band, with or without closures, allows the cover-up garment to be put on easily over a swimsuit. Different materials and cuts of materials attached to the bottom and/or top of the elastic band allow the cover-up garment to transform the bathing suit into a wide range of additional apparel types suitable for wearing at other locations outside of a beach or pool setting. The cover-up garment when used in combination with the swimsuit, such as, the top of a swimsuit creates a new garment style.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SALTY SUGAR INC.Inventors: Celeste AYERS, Allison EDNEY-WHITE, Adela BALDWIN
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Publication number: 20170265539Abstract: Provided is a disposable glove sack or disposible glove-like device for handling and securing an article for disposable. The glove sack comprises a glove portion, a wrist portion, a sleeve portion or a flared sleeve portion and a securing means, such as flaps. Optionally, the glove sack may comprise an embossment. An opening at a distal end of the sleeve portion forms a cavity in combination with the glove, wrist and sleeve portions into which a hand is insertable. The glove, wrist and sleeve portions form an outer surface on which to receive an article. Upon eversion the outer surface bounds a receptacle containing the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Kristina T. Cash
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Publication number: 20170265540Abstract: A glove made from a reinforced multilayer material can prevent cuts and/or abrasions. The glove can include and exterior layer and at least one interior layer, the interior layer consisting of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene filaments. While the interior layer can entirely cover a hand of a wearer of the glove, the exterior layer does not cover the index finger of the wearer, such that the wearer's dexterity, precision, and sensitivity in their index finger are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SUPREME CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew L. KOLMES
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Publication number: 20170265541Abstract: A headband comprising an adornment support portion comprising a plurality of slots and at least one adornment or adornment fastener strap configured to be received in at least one of the adornment support portion slots. An elastic nape section may connect to opposite ends of the adornment support portion at connection seams to dispose the headband in a closed loop configuration. The adornment fastener strap may have fastener components disposed on opposite surfaces of opposite ends of the strap operable to secure the fastener strap in a loop configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Ara Atkinson-Skinner
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Publication number: 20170265542Abstract: A “hole-in” cravat comprises a central nape portion for fitting around a neck and opposite first and second end portions of the cravat wherein at least one opening is provided through the first end portion of the cravat wherein the second end portion is fed through the at least one opening or wherein an adornment is displayed within the at least one opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Benjamin David Redmond
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Publication number: 20170265543Abstract: A garment structured to facilitate opening of a container, through the provision of an opening member mounted thereon. A garment includes a closure flap movable between a covering and a non-covering position, wherein the opening device includes a base and an opening member connected to said closure flap and movable therewith into an out of an exposed, operative orientation corresponding to the closure flap being disposed into and out of the covering relation to the pocket. When in the operative orientation, the opening member includes an apertured construction disposed and structured to engage and exert a removing force on a closure of the container, wherein the closure may be in the form of a cap on bottle or other container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Abraham I. Allouche
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Publication number: 20170265544Abstract: A garment structured to facilitate opening of a container, through the provision of an opening member mounted thereon. A garment includes a closure flap movable between a covering and a non-covering position, wherein the opening device includes a base and an opening member connected to said closure flap and movable therewith into an out of an exposed, operative orientation corresponding to the closure flap being disposed into and out of the covering relation to the pocket. When in the operative orientation, the opening member includes an apertured construction disposed and structured to engage and exert a removing force on a closure of the container, wherein the closure may be in the form of a cap on bottle or other container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Abraham I. Allouche
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Publication number: 20170265545Abstract: A multi-function clothes structure mainly includes a body portion having a sleeve respectively configured on two sides thereof, one end of the body portion being in connection with a cap, and an opening being configured on one side of the cap and a covering body being in connection with an inner side thereof. Furthermore, one side of the body portion is configured with at least one pocket extended from one face of the body portion to another face thereof, and a ventilation portion is configured on the connection of the body portion and sleeves. Whereby, the prevent invention can achieve the effects of ventilation, warm keeping, mouth and nose covering and placement convenience of an item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Hong-Grong Peng
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Publication number: 20170265546Abstract: A clamping device including a first and second magnet is provided. The first magnet includes predetermined first and second side surface areas, and a first friction element on least one of the first and second side surface areas. The second magnet includes predetermined third and fourth side surface areas, and a second friction element on at least one of the third and fourth side surface areas. The first and second friction elements of the first and second magnets are arranged opposite to each other and define a clamping area between the first and second magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Steven J. Harrell
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Publication number: 20170265547Abstract: Method of manufacturing an artificial turf includes: creating fluid polyurethane mass, the creation comprising reacting first and second polyols with an isocyanate, the first polyol being a polyether polyol and/or a polyester polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups per molecule, the second polyol being polybutadiendiol; the isocyanate comprising isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymers or isocyanate prepolymers or a mixture thereof, the isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymers and the isocyanate prepolymers having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule; incorporating an artificial turf fiber into a carrier such that a first portion of the fiber protrudes to the front side of the carrier and that a second portion of the fiber is located at the back side of the carrier; and adding the fluid polyurethane mass on the back side of the carrier; and hardening the fluid polyurethane mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Stephan SICK, Frank LUCARELLI, Axel HINRICHS, Andreas SCHULZE-ISING
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Publication number: 20170265548Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a weaving process of a wig, comprising the following steps: binding folio ends of a hair bulk with an elastic rope so that the folio ends of the hair bulk form a closed loop; making a hook portion of a crochet hook pass through a braid on a base body so that the hook portion is exposed out of the braid; hooking the closed loop of the end of the hair bulk with the hook portion; making the crochet hook hooking the hair bulk exit out of the braid while making the closed loop of the hair bulk pass through the braid; making the hook portion pass through the closed loop to hook the other end of the hair bulk; making the crochet hook exit out of the closed loop while making the other end of the hair bulk pass through the closed loop to bind the braid; and breaking off the hair bulk with hands, exerting force on the two portions of the hair bulk toward the outside of the hands, and making the elastic rope exit back to the braid and closely fit against the braid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: LIN TAO, YANCHENG JIN
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Publication number: 20170265549Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to an elastic wig mesh cap, wherein the mesh cap is provided with an elastic band at a cap edge thereof, the mesh cap is provided with a connection button at two sides thereof, the mesh cap comprises a front sheet of the mesh cap and a back sheet of the mesh cap, the front sheet of the mesh cap and the back sheet of the mesh cap are seamed via a suture, the back sheet of the mesh cap is provided with a plurality of wrinkles from the cap edge toward the head of the mesh cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: LIN TAO, YANCHENG JIN
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Publication number: 20170265550Abstract: A hair extension apparatus and a method for attaching multiple interchangeable hair extensions to a user's head and hair. The hair extension apparatus has a hair extension base to which each of the interchangeable hair extensions is attached. Each of the interchangeable hair extensions is selectively engaged with the hair extension base, allowing extensions to be readily attached or detached. The hair extension base is divided into multiple mounting sections, allowing for the layering of the interchangeable hair extensions. A plurality of fastening clips secures the hair extension base to a user's natural hair, wherein each of the plurality of fastening clips can be configured between an open position and a closed position; a securing cord may also be used to further secure the hair extension base to the user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Hyunsoo Han, Ho Young Jang
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Publication number: 20170265551Abstract: A head piece (10) adapted to be worn with and without earmuffs (16), which head piece (10) includes ear portions (11) adapted to cover the ears of a person wearing the head piece (10). The ear portions (11) include at least one cover piece (12,12?12a,12b) that may be placed in an open mode in which it allows access of an earmuff (16) through the ear portions (11) of the head piece, wherein the cover piece (12,12?12a,12b) when in an closed mode covers the ear portion so as to keep the ears of a person wearing the head piece (10) covered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Jonas LiljebladInventor: Jonas LILJEBLAD
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Publication number: 20170265552Abstract: A manufacturing method including providing a mould including at least two mould parts having first and second moulding surfaces which are complementarily profiled to give shape to headwear; shaping a first substrate in the mould resulting in the first substrate having a non-planar profile which matches at least a portion of the profile of the moulding surfaces;shaping a second substrate in the mould resulting in the second substrate having a non-planar profile which matches the profile of the moulding surfaces; overlaying the first substrate on the second substrate and matching their non-planar profile to form a combined substrate; placing a third substrate in the mould with the combined substrate, sandwiching the first substrate; and shaping the third substrate with the combined substrate in the mould resulting in the third substrate having a non-planar profile which matches the profile of the moulding surfaces, thereby forming a seamless structure for the headwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Ka Fai Edward Lau
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Publication number: 20170265553Abstract: A long hair protector apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a headwear and at least one hair sheath for protecting long hair in either a pigtail or ponytail configuration. The headwear is dimensioned and adapted to be worn on the head of a human wearer, wherein the headwear has a tail portion and a band portion, each providing detachable first fasteners. The tail portion is near the rear neck of the wearer, while the band portion extends around the front of the head, providing the detachable first fasteners near each ear of the wearer, and wherein the band portion provides distal portions for tying together so as to further secure the headwear to the wearer. The hair sheath(s) may be removably attached to the tail portion in the ponytail configuration or to the band portions providing the pigtail configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Danyel Denise Bryson
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Publication number: 20170265554Abstract: A head garment that can be inflated for use in resting or sleeping. The head garment includes a head covering, an opening, an inner layer and an outer layer. An interior space is formed in-between the inner layer and the outer layer. The head garment includes an elongated aperture sized to receive an inflatable insert. The inflatable insert includes a valve. The head garment also includes a second aperture sized to receive a stem of the valve. When the inflatable insert is in an inflated state, it substantially fills the entire interior space of the head garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Joshua Michael Metzger Woodle
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Publication number: 20170265555Abstract: A head and neck support device for an occupant of a vehicle with a shoulder harness over the shoulders of the occupant and a helmet on a head of the occupant. The head and neck support device having a yoke, a tether, and at least one sleeve member, which has a cavity defined therethrough. The tether is configured to slide through the sleeve member cavity for a defined distance, which allows the occupant a greater range of side-to-side rotary head mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Simpson Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Stiles
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Publication number: 20170265556Abstract: A helmet includes a shell having an interior surface and a padding configured to provide progressive impact resistance. The padding includes a first padding layer and a second padding layer. The first padding layer has a first side configured to conform to the interior surface of the shell and an opposing second side that defines a plurality of first continuous extensions arranged in a spaced configuration defining a plurality of first recesses therebetween. The second padding layer has a third side configured to conform to a head of a wearer of the helmet and an opposing fourth side that defines a plurality of second continuous extensions arranged in a spaced configuration defining a plurality of second recesses therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Fox Head, Inc.Inventor: Fong YANG
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Publication number: 20170265557Abstract: Provided is a protective headgear that includes a first shell section, second shell section, third shell section, and fourth shell section. The first shell section is configured to extend about a head of the user, and include a first central portion, a first strap and a second strap that extend from the first shell section. The first central portion includes a first protective layer and a second protective layer disposed atop the first protective layer. The second shell section is configured to extend about a jaw of the user, and include a second central portion, a third strap and a fourth strap that extend from the second shell section. The third shell section is connected to the first shell section by the first strap and the third strap, and the fourth shell section is connected to the second shell section by the second strap and the fourth strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Mario R. Mercado, JR., Richard Walker
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Publication number: 20170265558Abstract: A safety helmet with retractable brim comprising a helmet shaped body having a slot presented on a downward facing surface of a front section. The safety helmet includes a brim that translates within the slot between a retracted and a downward configuration. In the retracted configuration the brim is received within the slot. In the downward configuration the second end of the brim does not extend beyond the forward facing surface of the helmet. A pivoting element is configured to pivotally couple the brim proximate to the lip of the slot. The pivoting element allows the brim to move between the downward configuration and a forward configuration. In the forward configuration the brim extends outward beyond a forward facing surface of the helmet shaped body. A first locking element is configured to maintain the brim in the forward configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Jill Sakemiller
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Publication number: 20170265559Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components such as a lighting apparatus. During manufacture of the article of footwear, the upper and/or sole structure can include a chamber designed to receive the lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus can be installed in the chamber after manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the lighting apparatus can include provisions for facilitating the installation of the lighting apparatus in the chamber, including a removable handle portion that can help guide the lighting apparatus within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
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Publication number: 20170265560Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the use of a sensor device and protecting the sensor device from external particles or fluid. The sensor device can include a conduit for moving air through the sensor device from one portion of the sensor device to another portion of the sensor device. An elastic membrane can be attached to an opening formed in the sensor device. The elastic membrane can deform in response to changes in air pressure within the sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
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Publication number: 20170265561Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control device can include a raised standoff assembly that can be configured to decrease inadvertent pressure being applied to the buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
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Publication number: 20170265562Abstract: A high heel shoe galosh is provided having a galosh upper that extends to a galosh sole. The galosh upper defines a galosh upper shoe opening for receiving a high heel shoe. The galosh upper may be made of rubber so that the shoe opening can be expanded to allow the high heel shoe to pass through galosh upper shoe opening. The galosh sole galosh defines a heel opening that is sized such that the high heel of a high heel shoe can pass through the shoe opening. The galosh sole may be embodied with a gripping surface to enhance traction. In another embodiment there is an extended high heel shoe galosh that has a heel extension portion that extends from the galosh sole. The heel extension portion protects the high heel from the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Belinda Mullen
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Publication number: 20170265563Abstract: A massaging shoe and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The massaging shoe comprises a shoe body formed by a shoe sole (10) and a shoe vamp (20) connected together, and further comprises a sock sleeve (50) detachably arranged in the shoe body, the sock sleeve (50) is provided with at least one massaging air bag (30), the shoe sole includes a shoe sole body (11) having a containing cavity and a shoe board (12) covering on the containing cavity, and the containing cavity is provided therein with an air pump (41) communicating with the massaging air bag (30) and electronic components (40) controlling the air pump (41). In the present invention, the massaging air bag (30) is arranged in the sock sleeve (50), the sock sleeve (50) is arranged in the shoe body, and the massaging air bag (30) is communicated with the air pump (41) to form a massaging shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Xuejun MA, Daming YU, Huchen ZHAO
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Publication number: 20170265564Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity. The bladder element has a surface with a groove that extends generally parallel with a transverse edge from a lateral side to a medial side, and has a reduced thickness at the groove. A first length along a longitudinal midline of the bladder element from a longitudinal extremity of the bladder element to the groove corresponds with a first footwear size, and a second length along the longitudinal midline of the bladder element from the longitudinal extremity to the transverse edge corresponds with a second footwear size larger than the first footwear size. The sole structure is used in a method of manufacturing an article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Lee D. Peyton
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Publication number: 20170265565Abstract: A sole structure includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a midfoot region disposed between the heel and forefoot regions. The sole structure also includes a first fluid-filled segment disposed within the forefoot region and includes a first portion extending continuously from a medial side of the sole structure to a lateral side of the sole structure. The sole structure also includes a second fluid-filled segment disposed between the heel region and the first fluid-filled segment and includes a first portion extending continuously between the medial side and the lateral side. The sole structure also includes a third fluid-filled segment disposed between the first fluid-filled segment and the second fluid-filled segment and includes a first portion extending along one of the medial side and the lateral side and a second portion extending from the first portion toward the other one of the medial side and the lateral side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy L. Connell, Frederick J. Dojan, Olivier Henrichot, Troy C. Lindner, Lee D. Peyton
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Publication number: 20170265566Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a fluid-filled segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure within the heel region, a second fluid-filled segment extending along a lateral side of the sole structure within the heel region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first fluid-filled segment and the second fluid-filled segment. The first barrier layer is attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Case, Zachary M. Elder, Nathan A. Jacobsen, Roger Paul Murphy, Lee D. Peyton
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Publication number: 20170265567Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear from a flat pattern is provided. The method includes cutting a first cut in a first material through the top surface (502) and the bottom surface of the first material. The method continues with coupling an overlay (500) on the first material top surface (502) such that the overlay (500) extends over the first cut and obscures the first material top surface (502). The method continues with forming the flat pattern having the first material with the first cut and the overlay (500) into a dimensional article of footwear configured to receive a foot. The first material bottom surface is more interior to the dimensional article of footwear than the top surface (502).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Bruce J. Kilgore
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Publication number: 20170265568Abstract: Articles of footwear may include an upper with a forward lace-receiving element and a plurality of strands that extend forward from the lace-receiving element. In some configurations, the strands are located between a pair of material layers and lay substantially parallel to the material layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Frederick J. Dojan
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Publication number: 20170265569Abstract: An eyelet insert adapted to be inserted on to an eyelet of a fabric. The eyelet insert comprising of a circular plate headed screw top portion and a flat receiving nut bottom portion. The eyelet insert engages the eyelet circumferentially and also makes way for displaying an ornamental object. The eyelet insert offering customizable and interchangeable options to create a personalized look based on a user's desired purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Kim Reid
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Publication number: 20170265570Abstract: A lacing device includes a lace body, the lace body having a length, width, depth, and cross-sectional area spanning the width and the depth of the lace body, the cross-sectional area of the lace body shaped such that the lace body is prone to folding about a middle area of the width when the lace body is compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson