Patents Issued in November 2, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170311631
    Abstract: A process of producing hydrogen water includes the steps of: cooling water to a temperature where hydrogens atoms of the water molecule expand a space between the hydrogen atoms and contacting the cooled water with hydrogen gas wherein hydrogen atoms of the hydrogen gas are positioned in the space of the expanded hydrogen atoms of the water molecule and then heating the water trapping the hydrogen atoms of the hydrogen gas in the space wherein the hydrogen water has a hydrogen content of from 3 to 10 parts per million. The hydrogen water may be filled into pouches with hydrogen water in the pouch having a hydrogen content of from 1.7 to 4 parts per million.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: R. Charles Murray
  • Publication number: 20170311632
    Abstract: A method of preparing a lysolecithin composition. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a lecithin mixture including a lecithin, water, and ethanol, (b) adding phospholipase A1 or A2 to the lecithin mixture; and (c) allowing an enzymatic reaction to occur so that at least 70% of the phospholipids in the lecithin are converted to lysophospholipids to obtain the lysolecithin composition. Also disclosed are a lysolecithin composition thus prepared, a flavor emulsion prepared from the lysolecithin composition, and a liquid beverage or liquid beverage concentrate containing the lysolecithin composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ying YANG, Daniel Kaiping LEE, Chii-Fen WANG
  • Publication number: 20170311633
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a mixture of steviol glycosides comprising at least one glucosylated steviol glycoside, and a natural masking agent, said natural masking agent being obtainable from carob and/or a citrus fruit; a flavor modifier, flavor enhancer or sweetness enhancer comprising said composition; the use of said composition and a method of making the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Heidebach, Robert Sattler, Axel de With, Matthias Sass
  • Publication number: 20170311634
    Abstract: Provided herein are a microwave retort system and a process for heating food products using a microwave retort system, such as to pasteurization and/or sterilization temperatures. Food product formulated for treatment in microwave retort processes are also provided. In one aspect, the microwave retort system includes a microwave zone having one or more microwave temperature sections in which a liquid medium is maintained at a temperature below sterilization temperatures during the microwaving process. The processes and systems described herein heat the products to pasteurization or sterilization temperatures while preventing the products, including outer surfaces, reaching a temperature greater than 135° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Harold Dail Kimrey, JR., John A. Hirschey, Michele L. Reeve, John M. Cassel, Lisa J. Brejcha, James David Legan, Lea Michele Mohr
  • Publication number: 20170311635
    Abstract: Cavitated fermented dairy products and methods of forming these cavitated fermented dairy products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Arnaud MIMOUNI, Javier ROMERO, Philippe DEMONTE
  • Publication number: 20170311636
    Abstract: A storage device includes a potential generator; and a compartment for determining a storage space formed around a discharging electrode of the potential generator. The potential generator includes a transformer that is composed of a primary coil and a secondary coil; a feedback control circuit that feeds back one terminal of the secondary coil to one terminal of the primary coil to adjust a voltage of the secondary coil; an output control portion that is provided on the other terminal of the secondary coil to impart a predetermined low frequency vibration to an output of the secondary coil which causes the discharging electrode physically vibrates; and the discharging electrode that is formed of a conductive material and provided on the other terminal of the secondary coil via the output control portion. A vibration frequency of the low frequency vibration applied is 40 Hz to 60 Hz which is determined by the output control portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kanetaka GOTO, Takayuki KATO, Kanako KONDO
  • Publication number: 20170311637
    Abstract: An active package having LTA zeolites exchanged with palladium is described. This solution is capable to improve the quality of the gaseous atmosphere within the package itself, with particular reference to the presence of ethylene. This solution provides improved performance when the package is accidentally exposed to hydrocarbon vapors and provides benefits in terms of reliability in the ethylene control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Alessandra COLOMBO, Paolo VACCA, Miriam RIVA
  • Publication number: 20170311638
    Abstract: A formula and process for producing a yogurt-like experience in a non-dairy alternative foodstuff. The non-dairy yogurt alternative provides significant servings of fruits and vegetables in a format that is free from nuts or soy. The formula and process of the present disclosure yield a shelf-stable, freeze-thaw stable, ready to eat non-dairy yogurt alternative foodstuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Andrea McGregor, Stephen Davis
  • Publication number: 20170311639
    Abstract: A gel is disclosed that is formed from a hydrophobic liquid and a gelator. The gelator has a structure given by: formula (I) where (II) and (III) or (IV) or (V). The gelator is environmentally friendly and from a biomass source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: George John, Julian Silverman
  • Publication number: 20170311640
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are described that promote health and increase a shelf-life of foods. The compositions may feature mixtures of fatty acids, vegetable gums, and oligosaccharides. When introduced into a food article, the compositions can act as a protective barrier for micronutrients, phytochemicals, and nutraceuticals such as may be found in food products, for example food additives, as the food products are stored and as the food products are being digested. The compositions can stabilize food products during prolonged storage and as ingested food products move through the digestive tract so that nutrients are available for absorption in a consumer's intestines. Methods for producing food additives using the compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen C. Perry
  • Publication number: 20170311641
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to comestible products, digestive supplements, and meat meal products comprising comminuted Miscanthus plant fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Calvin D. Boender, Dustin J. Dover
  • Publication number: 20170311642
    Abstract: A cellulose acetate particle aggregate, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof, which relate to the field of harm reduction additives in cigarettes. The cellulose acetate particle aggregate includes 49-99.5 wt % of cellulose acetate particles, 0-50 wt % of a second kind of particles, and 0.5-20 wt % of a binder. The preparation method involves selecting cellulose acetate particles and a second kind of particles in a certain ratio, or cellulose acetate particles alone, preparing particle aggregates by using an air fluidized granulation method while adding a binder thereto, and sieving the particle aggregates to obtain a cellulose acetate particle aggregate having a required particle size. The cellulose acetate particle aggregate has a porous structure, an irregular shape, and a rough and uneven surface, which help to improve the efficiency of filtering out particulate matters or one or more harmful ingredients in cigarette smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jianguo CAO, Weijun PENG, Xiaomei SONG, Jianfeng XIA
  • Publication number: 20170311643
    Abstract: A smoking article comprises a tobacco rod and a filter component. The filter component comprises a first filter segment of filtration material having a diameter measured perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the filter, and a flow restrictor embedded in the filter segment. At least one cross sectional dimension of the flow restrictor, measured in a transverse direction of the filter segment, is at least about 50 percent of the diameter of the filter segment. The flow restrictor is made from an air-impermeable, non-compressible and water-soluble or water-dissolvable material. Further, the flow restrictor comprises a composition that promotes degradation of the filtration material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Stefanos Papakyrillou, Leonardo Nappi
  • Publication number: 20170311644
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. A system may include assembly cells each including an assembly track and assembly carriages that ride thereon and which engage components of partially-assembled cartridges. A transfer apparatus may transfer partially-assembled cartridges between the assembly cells. In another example system, cartridges may be assembled on platforms on a rotary track. The platforms may include assembly grippers with sequentially-opening clamps configured to receive the components of the partially-assembled cartridges. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: William Robert Collett, Quentin Paul Guenther, JR., Paul Andrew Brinkley, Jeffrey Edward Allgeyer, Ethan Matthew Bernhardt, Andrew Ross Matthews, Roger Ritter, Stephen Todd Schafer, Mathieu Leboeuf, Martin Lee Maple, Trenton S. Noonan, Kevin Paul Schafer
  • Publication number: 20170311645
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomizer assembly and a battery assembly. The atomizer assembly includes a silicon mouthpiece, a mouthpiece base, a first sealing ring of the mouthpiece base, a second sealing ring, a glass tube, a shell, a third sealing ring of the shell, a limit cover, a piece of cotton, a pair of transverse heating wires, a heating wire base, a first insulating ring, and a connector. The battery assembly includes a battery connector, a second insulating ring, a button base, a regulation ring, a fourth sealing ring, a carrier, a circuit board, a fixing ring of the circuit board, a steel tube, a button, an electrical core, an anode, an insulating cap, and an electrode base. The atomizer assembly is disposed on the battery assembly, and is in a threaded connection to the battery assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20170311646
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomizing assembly and a battery. A first sealing ring is sleeved on an upper connector of atomizing rod. The upper connector is provided with grooves, facilitating a replacement of an atomizer. An atomizing rod is compressed on the upper connector. A threaded copper, a copper circular ring, and a heating wire presser are sleeved on the atomizing rod in that order, and are compressed on a lower connector of atomizing rod. The lower connector is adapted to fix an atomizer core, and the heating wire presser is adapted to support and tighten the atomizer core. The copper circular ring is adapted to ensure uniform forces on the members when the members are closely coordinating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20170311647
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating device may comprise an electrical power supply, a housing defining a cavity for receiving an aerosol-generating article, at least one electrical heater within the cavity, and a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to the at least one electrical heater. The controller is configured to activate the at least one electrical heater for a total time period when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity. The aerosol-generating device may also comprise a segmented visual feedback device, wherein a plurality of segments of the segmented visual feedback device each correspond to a portion of the total time period. Each of the plurality of segments is configured to provide visual feedback when an aerosol-generating article is received within the cavity and when the corresponding portion of the total time period has elapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Rui Nuno BATISTA, Stephane Antony HEDARCHET
  • Publication number: 20170311648
    Abstract: A cartridge (26) for an electronic vapour inhaler (10) comprises an elongate induction heatable element (28) and a flavour-release medium (30) adhered to the surface (32) of the elongate induction heatable element (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: JT International SA
    Inventors: Mark Gill, Daniel Vanko, Lubos Brvenik
  • Publication number: 20170311649
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus designed to operate with a shirt collar so as to provide stiffness to the shirt collar. A circular, semi-rigid element coextensive with the shirt collar, the semi-rigid element having a gap located at a placket of a shirt. The semi-rigid element comprises a left side having an adjustable first length, and a right side having an adjustable second length. A rearward coupling element adjustably couples the rearward ends of left and right sides, the rearward coupling element configured for adjusting a width of the semi-rigid element. The apparatus further includes a first elongated element that projects downwards from a left side of the semi-rigid element such that a tip of the first elongated element contacts a left shoulder of the shirt. The apparatus further includes a second elongated element that projects downwards such that a tip of the second elongated element contacts a right shoulder of the shirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jorge Carlos Gutierrez Garcia
  • Publication number: 20170311650
    Abstract: Described is a sock, in particular a soccer sock, having at least one first portion with a synthetic fiber having a diameter of less than 1 ?m, wherein the at least one first portion is arranged at least partly in a heel part of the sock, and wherein the at least one first portion comprises more than 30%, preferably more than 50% and more preferably more than 80% of the surface of the sock encompassing a foot of a wearer when worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Maarten Dominique Wilhelmus Hupperets, David Joseph Gareth O'Mahony, James Tarrier, Constantin Zwick
  • Publication number: 20170311651
    Abstract: A polyamide multifilament has a total fineness of 4.0-6.0 dtex, a single yarn fineness of 1.2 dtex or below, a strength-elongation product of 9.1 or above, and an elongation degree of 40-50%. A polyamide fiber has a small total fineness and single fiber fineness while having a high strength-elongation product and exhibiting a low unevenness (U%) in the longitudinal direction. Stockings exhibit an excellent higher-order process passability and productivity and exhibit an excellent softness, durability, and transparent feel and a fabric exhibits an excellent softness and durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daisuke Yoshioka, Kentaro Takagi, Yoshifumi Sato
  • Publication number: 20170311652
    Abstract: This improved girdle consists primarily of left and right thigh openings having inseams, bottom seams and closing members positioned along the inseams. The closing members traverse the top and bottom crotches of the girdle and extend downward toward the lower seams of the girdle. The left side closing member enclosing the left thigh opening while leaving an opening between the outer crotch section of the left side opening and the outer crotch section of the right side opening. The top and bottom crotches have a generally rectangular configuration and overlie the crotch area of the wearer. The left side closing member begins at a point just above the bottom seams of the left side thigh opening and extends upwardly below the top crotch. The right side closing member beginning at a point above the bottom seams of the right side thigh opening and extends above the bottom crotch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Agatha S. Collins
  • Publication number: 20170311653
    Abstract: An upper body garment with a vertical opening in the back (and no opening in the front) which opening is designed to be fully closed and which upper body garment is designed for use by individuals with disabilities or handicaps to make it easier for such individuals to be dressed in a manner that is appropriate for both public places indoors and outdoor use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Fawn Stefanie Zwickel
  • Publication number: 20170311654
    Abstract: A reversible mesh garment to prevent mosquito bites and increase safety through greater visibility of the wearer in dark conditions includes a tubular sleeve formed from mesh fabric, the tubular sleeve having a first end and a second end; first and second adjustable elastic bands housed in a woven fabric casing at each end of the tubular sleeve, wherein the first elastic band spans the perimeter circumference of the first end of the tubular sleeve and the second elastic band spans the perimeter circumference of the second end of the tubular sleeve so as to secure the garment to the wearer's legs from groin to ankle; an LED light source; and an additional layer of a strip of mesh fabric two inches wide is sewn as the top outer layer at the side seams thereby forming a mesh channel housing the LED light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Rebecca Miller
  • Publication number: 20170311655
    Abstract: A training tunic is provided with tapered front and back panels. The back panel has attached side straps that mate with matable front portions on the front panel. The end of each side strap is folded to form a pocket compartment opening upward. Where each side strap is attached to the back panel, an outer side pocket is formed along the back panel that is sized and positioned so that the side strap may be inserted into the outer side pocket. When the training tunic is worn, it is open on the sides above and below the side straps, and a sleeveless arm area is formed on each side of the garment between the shoulder seams and the side straps. Preferably the training tunic has a hood or may have a collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Yomar Arturo Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20170311656
    Abstract: A wet sportswear takeoff assist, situated at the back part of the sportswear includes one or more guides selected from a strip guide, mesh guide and tuck-in guide. The guides are equipped with the corresponding drawing attachment; the drawing attachment selected from strips, mesh and sliding back part. The drawing attachments are attached on one side to the hemline within a joint region; and on the opposite side to the gripper directly, or to an intermediate connection point. The guides are attached on any sportswear surface. The gripper is situated close to the sportswear top, within the neck region, to be easily griped and pulled by hand causing lifting of the sportswear back part despite friction with the wearer's skin. The invention is useful in protection of the sportswear while taking it off over the head, and also useful in helping the elderly or disabled take off an upper garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Michel Forko
  • Publication number: 20170311657
    Abstract: A breathable garment for heating or cooling independently the body of a wearer. The breathable garment includes an inner electrically heatable substrate intended to be facing the body of the wearer in use; a forced air supply mechanism for supplying forced air into the space between the inner electrically heatable substrate and the body of the wearer; an intermediate perforated substrate; an outer waterproof, water-vapour-permeable substrate; and a mechanism for maintaining a gap between the intermediate perforated substrate and the outer substrate, making up an air chamber to allow turbulent airflow across the entire garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: MAT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, S.L.
    Inventor: Colin BELL
  • Publication number: 20170311658
    Abstract: There is also provided a self-sustainable body-cooling garment for cooling a body portion of a human or an animal adapted to use the air pumping footwear and a cooling system for cooling the human or animal's body. There is provided a footwear comprising an air pump adapted to pump air when worn by a human or an animal during a pedestrian movement and to store or direct the pumped air for use by a cooling system for cooling the pumped air and using the cooled air for cooling the human or the animal. There is also provided a cooling system comprising an air pump adapted to be embedded within a footwear and a nozzle adapted to cool air pumped using the footwear when worn by a human or animal during a pedestrian movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Alya Ali Arabi, Dina Nidal Refki, Dima Samer Ali
  • Publication number: 20170311659
    Abstract: A chest protector for accommodating a female figure may include an upper portion sized to at least partially surround a user's bust region and having a neck opening shaped to receive a user's neck region. The chest protector may further include a lower portion sized to at least partially surround a user's abdominal region. A flexible element may connect the upper and lower portions to allow the upper portion to articulate with respect to the lower portion. The upper portion may include a breast covering section extending in an anterior direction to form a breast volume for accommodating the user's breasts or breast region. The breast volume may be formed at least in part by connecting a pair of edges positioned on opposing lateral sides of the upper portion. Optionally, the upper portion may overlap the lower portion. The chest protector may be formed from resilient foam or other materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Giovanni Guidetti
  • Publication number: 20170311660
    Abstract: A respirator (10) and a process of making the respirator (10) are disclosed. The respirator (10) can include a mask body (12) including right and left portions (16, 18) on each side of a centerline (14), where the right and left portions (16, 18) are bounded by a perimeter (24) of the mask body (12). The mask body (12) can also include a right tab (30) that extends from a right side perimeter segment (26) of the perimeter (24) of the mask body (12) adjacent the right portion (16), and a left tab (40) that extends from a left side perimeter segment (28) of the perimeter (24) of the mask body (12) adjacent the left portion (18); a right earloop (60) attached to the right tab (30) at first and second right attachment locations (50, 54); a left earloop (62) attached to the left tab (40) at first and second left attachment locations (52, 56); and a nose clip (92) disposed adjacent an upper perimeter segment (22) of the perimeter (24) of the mask body (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jia Liang CHEN, Ryan D. KRACHT, Donald S. OBLAK, Sharon N. MITCHELL, Hans YIN, Nitin MATHUR
  • Publication number: 20170311661
    Abstract: A personal respiratory protection device comprising an upper panel (18), a central panel (16), and a lower panel (20), the central panel (16) being separated from each of the upper and lower panels (18) by a first and second fold (36), seam, weld (76) or bond, respectively, such that device is capable of being folded flat for storage along the first and second fold (36), seam, weld (76) or bond and opened to form a cup-shaped air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer when in use, wherein the lower panel (20) has a graspable tab (32) attached to an interior portion of an external surface of the lower panel (20), the tab (32) being graspable in use to open the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher P. Henderson, Reyad A. Abdulqader, James J. May, Mark A. J. Fenandes, David N. Boyce
  • Publication number: 20170311662
    Abstract: A post-operative lower body garment has a plurality of inner pockets connected to the interior of the waist portion of the garment. The inner pockets are configured to receive a medical device such as a Jackson-Pratt drain or an insulin pump, and have multiple holes for accommodating any tubes connecting the medical device to the user's body. A lower body portion of the garment comprising pant legs may have invisible zippers integrated into the lower portion of the pant legs for easy access to the user's legs without requiring the user to remove the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Deysi Piña, Alicia Glatzer
  • Publication number: 20170311663
    Abstract: A garment comprises a body having a front side and a back side, and sleeves attached to the body. The garment further comprises a bottom flap movably attached to the back side of the body, the bottom flap convertible between a first position and a second position. The sleeves of the garment may each further comprise a front side and a back side, a first flap movably attached to the back side of each sleeve and convertible between a first position and a second position. The back side of each sleeve may be longer than the front side of each sleeve. The flaps movably attached to each sleeve may each have a first and a second side, the first and the second sides each formed from fabric having a different pattern, color, texture, or other perceivable distinction than a fabric used to form the rest of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jo Wollschlaeger, Linsey Ebuen, Sara McMahon
  • Publication number: 20170311664
    Abstract: A surface covering the palm, backside, index and other fingers of the hand including a wrist shroud; a repositionable flap attached transversely between the wrist and palm portions of the glove, said flap having a pocket, said pocket holding a plate made of a suitably hard material; a flap securing means allowing the flap to be secured against the wrist when not in use or against the palm of the hand for striking objects; a detachable, reversible ratchet driver disposed along the backside of the index finger in alignment with the long axis of the hand, said ratchet including a cylindrical body, a toggle button forward and reverse mechanism as used in ink pens, ratchet means and a coupler for receiving common tool bits for Philips, flat head, hex, star, Allen, socket and other fasteners of the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Rafael A. Calvo, Janet Ellis Calvo, William Richards
  • Publication number: 20170311665
    Abstract: A seamless polyethylene based glove includes at least 55 wt % of polyethylene. A method of manufacturing seamless polyethylene based disposable gloves includes: forming a curtain of molten polyethylene based material; inserting a plurality of hand molds into the curtain of molten polyethylene based material; and withdrawing the hand molds from the curtain of molten polyethylene based material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Gang Hao
  • Publication number: 20170311666
    Abstract: A releasable closure having a first structure that encapsulates a magnetic composition based on magnetic particles, such as a smart fluid of the group electrorheological fluid, magnetorheological fluid, ferrofluid, or that is formed of a printable composition with dispersed magnetic particles. The first structure is magnetically attracted and thereby joinable to an opposing, second structure, with the first and second structures forming the releasable closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Justin Lee Gladish, Mary-Ellen Smith
  • Publication number: 20170311667
    Abstract: Disclosed are a system, and method for fixation of hair fibers on a bald region on a human head. The method comprises pre-treating the bald region so that excess static electricity is removed from the bald region. The removal of static electricity improves fixation property the bald region. The method further includes, using a hair concealment device that is made up of a bottom and a top part. The top part is made up of metal and hence when a user touches metal portion with his hands, static electricity of the hair fibers is removed. This provides better fixation property to the human fibers and increases fixation to the bald region. The method further includes providing finishing to the bald region by spraying a soft gel to further improve fixation of hair to the bald region and natural human hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Salvatore Passariello, Jane Morel
  • Publication number: 20170311668
    Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) exhaust valve-based impact attenuating fluid filled cell for use in cushioning impact and decelerating of a wearer's body portion (e.g. head, shoulder, torso, etc.) after an impact. In combination with the use of accelerometers, pressure sensors, location and other electronics supply signals to a microcontroller, the controlled opening/closing of said exhaust valve (resulting in the expelling of said fluids with an optional combination with cell refill means) when certain parameters exceed a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Raymond Louis Barrett, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170311669
    Abstract: A protective helmet including a helmet body, a facemask extending from the front portion to cover at least a portion of a face of a wearer, and one or more adjustment mechanisms securing the facemask to the helmet body. The adjustment mechanism(s) is/are connected to the helmet, include(s) an engagement member engaged with the facemask, is/are selectively engageable with the facemask in at least two vertically spaced apart positions of the facemask relative to the helmet body, and allow(s) toolless adjustment between the vertically spaced apart positions. Adjustment mechanisms and methods of positioning a facemask are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Sebastien MORIN, Pierre-Luc BEAUCHAMP, Simon LANGLOIS, Brian William STEENBRINK, Nicole Jacqueline WIART, Simon-Pierre GERMAIN
  • Publication number: 20170311670
    Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may have apertures formed by omitting stitches and non-textile elements on the lateral side and in the heel area. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including flat knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: BHUPESH DUA, EDWARD NATHANIAL THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20170311671
    Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may have apertures formed by omitting stitches and non-textile elements on the lateral side and in the heel area. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including circular knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: BHUPESH DUA, EDWARD NATHANIAL THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20170311672
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure provides a knitted component forming an overfoot portion and an underfoot portion of an article of footwear. The knitted component may include a first layer defining a void and a second layer second layer at least partially surrounding the first layer. The second layer may form an outer surface on the overfoot portion and the underfoot portion, and a portion of the first layer may be continuous with a portion of the second layer in an ankle region of the knitted component. An interstitial space may be formed between the first layer and the second layer, and a component may be disposed between the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Hipp, Fanny Y. Ho, Bruce J. Kilgore, Thomas J. Rushbrook
  • Publication number: 20170311673
    Abstract: A pressure injected plastic footwear is provided characterized in that comprising double liner made of fabric, one on the inside part and one on the outside part; both liners may be identical or different and provide the footwear with special characteristics such as being fire retardant, antifungal, anti-mold and hermetic to moisture and liquid water as well as thermal insulating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Juan Antonio Urtaza Guerra
  • Publication number: 20170311674
    Abstract: A footwear to prevent snake bite may include a lower portion, an upper portion, and an inner protecting portion. In one embodiment, the appearance of footwear has no difference from a typical boot, and the upper portion can be used to cover at least to the user's leg portion. The upper portion can be made by a number of layers of fabric, leather, or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the inner protecting portion can be a metal sheet that can be used to protect the user from snake bite. More specifically, the inner protecting portion can be disposed inside and surrounding the lower and upper portions of the footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Xiaoyue Huang
  • Publication number: 20170311675
    Abstract: Flip flop sandals with a barrier around a perimeter of a sole. The barrier forms a continuous loop, thereby protecting the feet from wind and water in all directions. The flip flops comprise a medial strap, a lateral strap and a toe strap attached to the sole at locations interior to the barrier. The barrier protects the feet from water splashes, puddles, wet grass and wind. The barrier height can be in the range of 0.5-4 inches or 0.7-3 inches. Alternatively, the barrier height can be at least 40% or ½ a length of the toe strap. The barrier can be made of closed cell foam or plastic film. The attachment between the sole and barrier can be water tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: dan steinberg
  • Publication number: 20170311676
    Abstract: A base is provided for a ski boot comprising a sole and an outsole element that is positioned in a predetermined position relative to a longitudinal axis (L). The outsole element is positioned on the sole by using two projections that are carried by one or other of the sole and the outsole element and that locate in holes or cavities defined by the other. Preferably, the projections are carried by the outsole element and locate in holes or cavities defined by the sole. The projections may be integrally formed with the outsole element or the sole. Alternatively, they may be formed by injected pins, rivets, fasteners, t-nuts, or screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: John Erik Svensson
  • Publication number: 20170311677
    Abstract: A skate assembly includes a shell structure and a removable tendon guard. The shell structure includes a heel portion, a lateral ankle portion, and a medial ankle portion. The heel portion is formed to cover a human heel. The lateral ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The medial ankle portion is formed to extend beyond the heel portion. The lateral ankle portion and the medial ankle portion are spaced apart to form a notch extending toward the heel portion. The removable tendon guard is removably attached between the lateral ankle portion and medial ankle portion to cover the notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Scott VAN HORNE, David Wright CRUIKSHANK
  • Publication number: 20170311678
    Abstract: A skate boot or other piece of footwear is provided with a flexible midfoot section that is not rigidly connected to either a sole and/or base of the boot, in order to adjustably tighten around the bottom, sides, and/or top of the wearer's midfoot to provide arch support and uniform snugness. The midfoot section is in a “hammock” type arrangement while the ball and heel portions of the wearer's foot rests on the footbed over the respective sole portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: MARIE SMIRMAN
  • Publication number: 20170311679
    Abstract: An adjustable multiple bladder system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder system includes an outer bladder that may be inflated using an external pump. A valve member is disposed within the outer bladder and divides the outer bladder into two distinct inflation chambers. The inflation chambers may be inflated separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth Langvin, James Molyneux, Lee D. Peyton, Ty A. Ransom, Nicola J. Reynolds, Aaron B. Weast
  • Publication number: 20170311680
    Abstract: A resilient pad for an article of footwear comprises a plurality of pocketed coil springs each of which is located in discrete pocket formed between two layers of material bonded or otherwise attached together at least at locations between the springs. The springs are preferably coil springs which may be of wire and are preferably of stainless steel or titanium. The springs are preferably wider than they are tall, i.e. they have a diameter which is greater than the height of the spring when the spring is in the pocket. The pad or panel may be substantially co-extensive in plan with a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Harrison Spinks Beds LTD
    Inventor: Simon Paul Spinks