Patents Issued in June 26, 2018
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Patent number: 10004264Abstract: A vaporizer is configured to receive electric energy from an external power source, and apply that energy to atomize a vaporizing medium disposed within the vaporizer. The vaporizer may be sized and configured to fit within the downstem of a water pipe. A power source receiver is formed on a side of the vaporizer. The power source receiver comprises a first node, a second node electrically insulated relative to the first node, and a magnet. The external power source has an electrical connector that also has electric nodes and a magnet. When the power source connector is arranged adjacent the power source receiver, the opposing magnets attract one another, pulling the power source and vaporizer into properly-aligned contact so that the nodes are engaged. As such, the external power source can provide power to operate the vaporizer.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: J. Christian Rado
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Patent number: 10004265Abstract: An e-vaping device having a cartridge including an outer container extending in a longitudinal direction, a conduit within the outer container, a storage portion including pre-vapor formulation ingredients, the storage portion being between the outer container and the conduit and including a plurality of chambers, a plurality of wicks, each of the wicks being in communication with each of the chambers and the conduit and being configured to deliver one or more ingredients in each of the chambers to the conduit, and a coil heater located in the chimney and operatively coupled to each of the wicks. The e-vaping device also includes a power supply source coupled to the cartridge, the power supply source is configured to heat the wicks to vaporize ingredients located in respective chambers and generate a vapor corresponding to each of the vaporized ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Shaoyong Yu, Munmaya K. Mishra
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Patent number: 10004266Abstract: An electronic cigarette body is provided with a functional element, a sleeve and a locating member. The sleeve is slidably connected to the electronic cigarette body and configured to cover the functional element. The locating member is fixed on the electronic cigarette body and located between the sleeve and the electronic cigarette body, and is configured to make the sleeve to be slidably connected to the electronic cigarette body. Two ends of the sleeve are provided with non-metallic stopping members respectively. The locating member is located between the non-metallic stopping members and is configured to abut against the non-metallic stopping members to limit a sliding distance of the sleeve and prevent the sleeve from sliding off the electronic cigarette body. The electronic cigarette prevents the functional element from being touched by mistake or hit due to being exposed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 10004267Abstract: An atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette are provided. The atomization assembly configured to combine with a battery assembly to form the electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer and an oil container detachably connected to one end of the atomizer. A smoke outlet configured to discharge atomized smoke is defined on the other end of the atomizer, away from the oil container. The atomizer comprises an atomization sleeve; a heating wire assembly provided in the atomization sleeve, and an oil delivery mechanism inserted in the oil container and configured to deliver the oil to be atomized to the heating wire assembly. The heating wire assembly comprises a liquid delivery element extended along an axial direction of the atomizer, and a heating wire twined around the liquid delivery element.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 10004268Abstract: An electronic cigarette is provided, comprising a electronic cigarette body, wherein, the electronic cigarette body includes a atomization assembly configured for atomizing tobacco tar, a battery assembly configured for supplying power to the atomization assembly, an airflow sensing assembly configured for sensing a smoking action, and a control module configured for controlling the battery assembly to supply power to the atomization assembly based on a smoking signal sent by the airflow sensing assembly; a receiving space is formed between the atomization assembly and the battery assembly; a lamp assembly electrically connected to the battery assembly is received in the receiving space; a light transmission portion is provided on a side wall of the electronic cigarette body that corresponds to the receiving space, and is configured to transmit lights emitted from the lamp assembly to the outside of the electronic cigarette body.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 10004269Abstract: A control circuit, an electronic cigarette and a method for controlling the electronic cigarette, the control circuit includes at least one airflow sensor, a microcontroller, a battery, an audio module and an indication unit; the airflow sensor for collecting an airflow signal, converting the airflow signal into a smoking signal and sending the smoking signal to the microcontroller, the microcontroller is used for controlling the audio module to give out hookah-simulating water sounds according to the received smoking signal and simultaneously controlling the indication unit to display a smoking color; and the microcontroller is further used for controlling the indication unit to display different indication colors according to different charging states of the battery. Therefore water sounds can be given out by electronic simulation, and the function of electronically simulating real hookah water sounds is conducive to usage of the electronic cigarette and smoking cessation.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Zhiyong Xiang
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Patent number: 10004270Abstract: An exemplary heating assembly includes a ceramic substrate having at least one surface, a heating element formed on the at least one surface, and a temperature sensing element formed on the at least one surface. The heating element includes a heating part and an electrode part. The heating part is formed on the at least one surface, and the electrode part is arranged at two opposite ends of the heating part. The temperature sensing element includes a thermistor layer and an electrically connecting part. The thermistor layer is formed on the at least one surface. The electrically connecting part connects the thermistor layer, and the thermistor layer is insulated from the heating part.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Shuyun Hu
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Patent number: 10004271Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a conductive part at an end of the housing, a mouthpiece with an air outlet, a liquid chamber, and at least one heating element. The liquid chamber is in the housing and configured for storing tobacco liquid. The at least one heating element is electrically connected to the conductive part. The heating element includes a liquid carrier and a heating part integrally formed with the liquid carrier. The liquid carrier has a micro porous structure. The liquid carrier is in contact with the tobacco liquid. The liquid carrier is configured for absorbing the tobacco liquid, and the heating part is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Shuyun Hu
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Patent number: 10004272Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, an atomizing core arranged in the housing, a mouthpiece at an end of the housing. The housing defines a liquid chamber configured for storing tobacco liquid. The atomizing core is configured for atomizing tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The atomizer further includes an air pipe arranged between the atomizing core and the mouthpiece. The air pipe is configured for guiding the aerosol to pass through. The atomizer further includes a porous body arranged in the air pipe adjacent to the mouthpiece, and the porous body is configured for absorbing a liquid drop, into which the aerosol condenses.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Yindeng Deng, Yunping Zhong
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Patent number: 10004273Abstract: A vaporizer, including a removable panel; and a main body assembly such that the removable panel is removably attached to the main body assembly, wherein the main body assembly is further comprised of; a crucible/pan assembly having a first side and a second side such that a material to be vaporized is located within the first side of the crucible/pan assembly, an induction heater having a first side and a second side such that the first side of the induction heater is located adjacent to the second side of the crucible/pan assembly for induction heating of the crucible/pan assembly which in turn vaporizes the material to be vaporized located within the first side of the crucible/pan assembly, a removable battery assembly located adjacent to the second side of the induction heater, an electronics assembly operatively connected to the battery and the induction heater, and an interchangeable mouthpiece assembly operatively attached to the crucible/pan assembly for allowing vapors from the material to be vaporizType: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Richard Smayda
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Patent number: 10004274Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing assembly, an atomizing core, a lid, a liquid blocking cover, and an elastic element. The housing assembly defines a liquid chamber. The atomizing core is configured for atomizing the tobacco liquid. The lid is configured for sealing the liquid chamber, and is detachable from the housing assembly. The liquid blocking cover is movably arranged in the housing assembly. The elastic element elastically abuts against the liquid blocking cover. When the lid is connected with the liquid blocking cover, the lid is capable of driving the liquid blocking cover to move to a first position where the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber can flow to the atomizing core. When the lid is detached from the housing assembly, the liquid blocking cover is driven by the elastic element to a second position where the atomizing core is isolated from the liquid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Youli Shen
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Patent number: 10004275Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an atomizer for an electronic cigarette. The atomizer includes a housing, a sealing cover, a mouthpiece, an atomizing device, and an air pipe. The housing has a first end and a second end. The housing defines a liquid chamber configured for containing tobacco liquid. The atomizing device is configured for atomizing the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The first end defines a liquid filling opening in communication with the liquid chamber. When the sealing cover is connected with the first end, the sealing cover seals the liquid filling opening. The sealing cover defines an air inlet. The air pipe and the liquid chamber cooperatively define an annular air passage in communication with the air inlet, so that external air can enter the air inlet and reach the atomizing device through the air passage, and then together with the aerosol can be expelled via the mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu, Changzheng Dai
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Patent number: 10004276Abstract: A retainable collar stay for a shirt includes an elongated body, at least one resilient member, and at least one barb. The elongated body includes a first side and a second side. The at least one resilient member is fixedly connected to one of the first side and the second side. The at least one barb is fixedly connected to one of the first side and the second side.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey G. Niedens
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Patent number: 10004277Abstract: A protective undergarment having reinforced areas in particular locations, such as the knees and seat. The garment is made of an abrasive resistant fabric, such as aramid fibers, in particular, Kevlar, and is preferably made in a woven or knitted pattern so as to be soft to the touch and breathable so that the garment is comfortable to wear under clothing. The undergarment may include stirrups attached at the bottom of each leg to prevent movement of the reinforced areas in the event of a fall.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Proudest Monkey, LLCInventors: Megan K. Baxter, Bridgot Isenhour
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Patent number: 10004278Abstract: A baby handling device includes a removable, washable pillow cover sized and shaped to fit over and extend from an irregular star-shaped pillow and provides at least two elongated star-point shaped extensions formed of flexible material and adapted to fold over and enclose at least a portion of a baby positioned on the cover. The cover has a closeable opening sized and shaped to permit insertion and removal of the pillow which is formed of resilient material and includes a broad center section with a central depression to receive a baby's head. A central point-shaped portion of the pillow extends upwardly from the depression and is adapted to lodge under an arm of a breast feeding mother. The pillow includes first and second side portions that surround a cavity that is sized and shaped to receive the shoulders and torso of the baby. The side portions support a baby's arms.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Laura Marie O'Donnell
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Patent number: 10004279Abstract: Wrap-style breast-supportive tops comprise an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer coupled to the outer fabric layer and positioned to be between the outer fabric layer and a wearer when the wearer is wearing the wrap-style breast-supportive top, and a fastening system. The top is either a right-side out top or a left-side out top, with the fastening system configured to secure a left edge of the inner fabric layer adjacent to the right side of the wearer's upper torso and a right edge of the inner fabric layer adjacent to the left side of the wearer's upper torso.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Michell Carlton
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Patent number: 10004280Abstract: The present invention relates to a jacket/coat designed to provide an enhanced range of motion and airflow between the inside and outside of the jacket. This is accomplished by having a layered construction comprising different fabric/textile materials where the enhanced range of motion and airflow are desired. The jacket/coat in accordance with the present invention particularly provides an enhanced range of motion for a wearer around the shoulders and arms. This enhanced range of motion may be especially beneficial when the wearer is engaged in a physically demanding activity or any activity benefiting from a wide range of movement by the wearer's arms and shoulders.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Farron, Sheilah A. Van Sisseren, Lindsey V. J. Martin
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Patent number: 10004281Abstract: The pant of the present invention is specifically inspired and configured for use in the motor vehicle industry. The pant may be scratchless, meaning that the pant does not have any exposed features that are capable of scratching the finish on a motor vehicle. For example, the pant may comprise a concealed waistband closure mechanism. The pant may also comprise a scratchless security pocket, which is predisposed toward a closed position and thus does not require the use of buttons or the like. The pant may also be configured to provide enhanced mobility and comfort, allowing a wearer a range of movements without interference from his or her clothing. For example, the pant may be manufactured from a stretchable material and/or may comprise a waistband that is configured to stretch so as to provide increased mobility and comfort.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: VF IMAGEWEAR, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Rowe, Kathy Orrick, Nina Massey
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Patent number: 10004282Abstract: A surgical glove tape comprises an elongate strip of material, an adhesive, and a release liner. In particular, the elongate strip of material is comprised of a combination of cotton and spandex. The elongate strip of material has a first major surface and a second major surface. Moreover, the elongate strip of material is further characterized by a tab section extending from a first end of the elongate strip of material, and a taping section extending from the tab section. The adhesive coats the second major surface of the elongate strip of material within the taping section of the elongate strip of material. The release liner overlies the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventors: Jamal Taha, Assad Taha
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Patent number: 10004283Abstract: A garment with an integral heater means comprises an outer shell assembly, flexible heating elements, a solar-based recharging means, a controlling means, and a power source. The heater means further comprises a plurality of flexible heater elements located integrally throughout an inner shell assembly affixed to the outer shell assembly. The power source comprises a built-in battery pack which is charged using a plurality of photovoltaic panels via an integral charge controller. The outer shell assembly further comprises a plurality pockets, drawstring closures, and elastic cuffs.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventors: Jayne Baude, Hassan Niksirat
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Patent number: 10004284Abstract: An aquatic sport performance garment configured to improve a user's performance, enhance a user's speed and ease with which the wearer moves through water, provide better control of body temperature in diverse environments and reduce overall fatigue while wearing the garment. A garment having an upper-torso portion, a free-floating, sealing collar and sleeves biased in an arms-up configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ROKA SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Kurt R. Spenser, Robert A. Canales, Mark C. Stephens, Nathan Tracy
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Patent number: 10004285Abstract: A knee pad system includes a pair of pants that may be worn. The pants including a pair of legs and each of the legs has an inside surface. A pair of cushions is provided and each of the cushions is removably coupled to the pants. Each of the cushions is aligned with an associated one of a pair of a user's knees. Thus, each of the cushions may cushion the associated knee when the user kneels. Each of the cushions is positioned on the inside surface to conceal each of the cushions.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Jonathan Johnson
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Patent number: 10004286Abstract: A glove is provided that includes a body configured to engage a hand and a plurality of finger sheaths configured to cover fingers of the hand. The glove also has an electrically conductive ink disposed at least at the tip of at least one of the finger sheaths to interact with a proximity sensor, such as a capacitive sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Jeffrey Singer, Frank J. Desjarlais
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Patent number: 10004287Abstract: A fashion accessory for protecting tee shirts from abrasion from buttons and/or seams of jeans formed from a front piece of fabric and a rear piece of fabric that are aligned and attached to each other. The fabric pieces are sewn together along their bottom edges, and along their side edges, but not as far as the top edge. A flap of fabric is formed in the front facing fabric. A buttonhole is formed into the flap. Snaps are positioned onto the flap and onto the rear piece of fabric. To employ, the device is tucked into the waistband of the pants up to the flap. The flap is folded down and the button of the jeans is inserted into the buttonhole of the flap. The top portion of the rear fabric is folded down over the flap. The snaps are snapped together securing the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Paula Marie Tziavragos
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Patent number: 10004288Abstract: In an example, a belt has a first end and a second end. A buckle with connectors and a slider is attached to one of the two ends of the belt. The buckle removably attaches to another of the two ends of the belt. A belt overlap extends through both sides of the buckle to cover openings or holes formed in at least one of the first end and the second end of the belt. The belt and buckle apparatus provides a balanced or symmetrical appearance even when it is worn by a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: BSR Goldsmith, LLCInventor: Bernhard Burri
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Patent number: 10004289Abstract: Helmet mounts for mounting an associated viewing device on a helmet, includes a first pivoting segment for attachment to the helmet and a second pivoting segment for attachment to the associated viewing device. The second pivoting segment is pivotable relative to the first pivoting segment for selectively supporting the associated viewing device in a first, operational position before the eyes of a user donning the helmet and a second, stowed position above a line of sight of a viewer donning the helmet. In one aspect, the first pivoting segment includes a vertical adjust mechanism having a base plate, a pair of guide rails attached to the base plate and defining a channel therebetween, a sliding plate slidably attached to the guide rails, and a clamping mechanism for selectively applying a clamping force to secure the sliding plate at a desired position relative to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire, Marc J. Celona
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Patent number: 10004290Abstract: A protective headgear for equestrian use provides a traditional style cowboy hat with protective features to allow it to comply with prevailing equestrian helmet standards. The hat includes interior protective padding in the top of the dome, exterior protective padding below the crown of the dome, and exterior protective padding on the rear of the hat below the brim. The protective padding may be secured to the hat by adhesive, stitching, or mechanical fasteners. A chin strap securement system comprising mutually connectable strap-and-buckle assemblies is optionally provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: TWO GUYS AND A HAT INC.Inventors: Steve Arthur Copeland, Len Clement, Mitch Thompson
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Patent number: 10004291Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings
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Patent number: 10004292Abstract: The manufacturing of articles relies on the bonding of two or more components to form some forms of the articles, such as a shoe sole bonded with a shoe upper. The bonding may be achieved with an adhesive particulate that is applied to a surface of a substrate. The adhesive particulate is selectively fused to the substrate with a controlled energy source, such as a laser. The selective application of laser energy allows for specific geometric structures of adhesive particulate to be formed on the substrate. The substrate having the fused adhesive particulate is mated with another component allowing the fused adhesive particulate to bond the first substrate and the second component.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Jeff Darland
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Patent number: 10004293Abstract: The present method for producing a crosslinked product include the steps of: melt molding an ethylene copolymer (A) or a resin composition containing the ethylene copolymer (A); and carrying out crosslinking; wherein the ethylene copolymer (A) contains a constitutional unit derived from ethylene and a constitutional unit derived from an ?-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and satisfies the following requirements (1), (2) and (3): (1) a vinyl group content per 1,000 carbon atoms as measured by 1H-NMR is from 0.06 to 1; (2) a ratio MFR10/MFR2.16 is from 8.5 to 50; and (3) a density d is from 850 kg/m3 to 920 kg/m3. The present method for producing a crosslinked product is capable of providing a crosslinked product having a good moldability and an excellent mechanical strength.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Hidetake Nakano, Kiminori Noda, Kazuaki Yasuda
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Patent number: 10004294Abstract: A shoe including a slip resistant sole having a bottom face, wherein the sole includes a plurality of arcuate-shaped lugs having non-linear edges, each lug including an inner arc and an outer arc, wherein the outer arc is a convex side and the inner arc is a concave side shorter than the convex side, and each lug includes a groove transecting the lug, wherein the lugs are arranged into a pinwheel pattern group that includes three of the lugs, wherein the bottom face of the sole includes a plurality of the pinwheel pattern groups, and wherein each of the pinwheel pattern groups is radially symmetrical and bilaterally asymmetrical.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: DANSKO, LLCInventors: Jonathan Swegle, Salvatore P. Agati, Ann B. Lashendock
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Patent number: 10004295Abstract: A protective member for an article of footwear includes protruding portions that are configured to prevent incidental contact with a control device. The protective member can be attached to a heel member. The protective member can include shallow portions that allow a user access to the control device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Clifford B. Gerber
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Patent number: 10004296Abstract: An article of footwear including a fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system is adjustable and includes portions that can be directly attached to the article. The article can include elements that are capable of distributing tension over the article. The article may include a fastener and one or more tensile elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Miaochang Zadnik
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Patent number: 10004297Abstract: A lacing system for an article may include a tensioning mechanism, a plurality of guide members, and a lace that is operationally coupled with the tensioning mechanism and that is routed along a lace path of the article via the plurality of guide members. The lace is routed along the lace path so that a first portion of the lace is routed directly from the tensioning mechanism to a top end of the lace path and so that a second portion of the lace is routed directly from the tensioning mechanism to a position that is adjacent a bottom end of the lace path. Tensioning of the lace, via the tensioning mechanism, causes the top end of the lace path and the position adjacent the bottom end of the lace path to be initially tensioned.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Boa Technology Inc.Inventor: Kristopher Lovett
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Patent number: 10004298Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a device that can be worn over footwear to provide traction, such as on slick or slippery surfaces, in snow, or on ice. Described embodiments include footwear accessory devices comprising at least one cleat that provides traction but does not add significantly to the profile of the footwear during use. The present disclosure is also directed toward to connecting bodies that can be used to couple objects to a stretchy material.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: KAHTOOLA, INC.Inventor: Christopher Bunch
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Patent number: 10004299Abstract: Button for fastening fabrics, for instance clothing, wherein the button comprises a body and is provided with attachment means at a central location of the body, arranged for attaching, for instance by sewing, the button to a fabric, wherein the body of the button has a tapering width, seen in a direction parallel to the plane of the lower surface of the body, wherein the button is further provided with attachment means at or near the circumferential edge of the body and wherein the width of the body tapers towards the location of the attachment means at or near the edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: MIGHTY STYLEY SLInventor: Joseph Franciscus August Alfred Maussen
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Patent number: 10004300Abstract: The present invention provides a strap for securing a garment/article (e.g. swimming goggles) to a wearer's/user's body. The strap comprises a first portion comprising a tensioner end including a tensioner having an attachment portion. The attachment portion is for attachment to the tensioner end. The strap further comprises a second portion having indicia provided along at least a part of its length. In use, the second portion passes through the tensioner and the tensioner frame defines a window in which at least one of the indicia on the second portion is visible.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Waller, Chris Johnson
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Patent number: 10004301Abstract: A belt buckle is disclosed and described. The belt buckle can include a support structure defining a front side and a back side of the belt buckle. The belt buckle can also include a first belt strap coupling feature supported by the support structure to couple with a first portion of a belt strap. The first belt strap coupling feature can define a belt strap opening configured to receive the first portion of the belt strap therethrough. In addition, the belt buckle can include a second belt strap coupling feature supported by the support structure to couple with a second portion of the belt strap. The first belt strap coupling feature can be sufficient to bindingly engage the first portion of the belt strap when the belt strap extends in opposite directions on the front side and the back side of the belt buckle to minimize relative movement between the first portion of the belt strap and the first belt strap coupling feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: John Minson
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Patent number: 10004302Abstract: A modular military ribbon holder assembly kit includes a rack including a back portion, an upper portion, and a lower portion, a connector configured to engage the rack, where the connector includes an area defined in the lateral direction and a vertical direction that is less than an area of the rack defined in a lateral direction and the vertical direction, a plurality of engagement members extending outward from one of the back portion of the rack or the connector, a plurality of apertures defined by the other of the back portion of the rack or the connector, and a pin configured to selectively couple the connector to an article of fabric.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Christian Egger
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Patent number: 10004303Abstract: A customizable bracelet or belt that has a matrix of evenly spaced holes all around the article. Inserts such as pegs, rhinestones, and charms are configured to be inserted through any of the holes and will be snugly secured inside the hole. In this way, a very large number of configurations can be designed by a user by using different combinations of the inserts. The configurations can be in a particular pattern, spell words, etc.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Nauxware, LLCInventor: Rick DeRennaux
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Patent number: 10004304Abstract: The present invention is a band including a band main body and a band coupling member which is attached to an end portion of the band main body and a band attachment section of an attachment target member corresponding to the end portion of the band main body, in which the band coupling member has a structure where a plurality of component pieces are arranged in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the band main body and fixed to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventors: Miho Nagahara, Junichi Sato
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Patent number: 10004305Abstract: The present invention is an innovative way to blend the barefoot sandal with the high tight stoking and garter belts, incorporating and assembling these with intricate artistic jewellery rudiments from the toes up to the legs and then up to the hips, enhancing the beauty of the foot up to leg and hip, as well as making it utile for temporarily holding small valuables, like cell phones, credit card or lipstick. The foot-leg-thigh-hip jewellery or barefoot sandal assembly system, wherein the style can be altered depending upon the occasion and can be worn only about the ankle or up to the knee or up to the thighs alone with the garter belt, providing a cost effective foot assembly accessory.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Elizabeth McHugh
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Patent number: 10004306Abstract: An improved cane is disclosed. The improved cane can include a handle, a leg, and grip portions. The handle can attach perpendicularly on top of the leg to form a T-shape. A first portion of the handle can be on a first side of the leg. A second portion of the handle can be on a second side of the leg. The grip portions can have a first grip portion wrapped around the first portion of the handle, a second grip portion wrapped around the second portion of the handle, and a plurality of leg grip portions together extending substantially from a first end of the leg to a second end of the leg and intermittent around a circumference of the leg.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: David Randel, Jr.
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Patent number: 10004307Abstract: In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for providing foldable duffle bags are presented. Such exemplary collapsible duffles can have two states: (i) a fully extended state in which said luggage is used by a user to hold, for example, clothing and objects, and its wheels fully extended and usable, and (ii) a compressed or folded state in which the luggage has a minimum volume and can be easily and conveniently stored and carried, especially where space is a premium, where the wheels are invisible and out of the way. Various novel technologies are used to obtain maximal compression in the compressed state, and to allow for convenient transformation between the two states. Exemplary duffles of rather significant fully expanded size can be rolled or folded onto themselves, the wheels can be turned inside out, and the article compressed into a small hand held carrying case.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Biaggi USA, LLC a Delaware Limited-Liability CompanyInventors: Stephen Chi Yueh Chen, Ahron Hersh, Nancy Mei-Hui Hung
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Patent number: 10004308Abstract: Briefly, embodiments of a collar, which may be suitable for removably securing a portable communications device to a user, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Thomas Gerard Carpenter
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Patent number: 10004309Abstract: The invention provides a package for storing medical devices that substantially eliminates elution of a pharmaceutical agent, from the device into the package. As well, a new lidstock is described for use with the package, which results in better retention of drug throughout the bowl and lidstock.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care IncInventors: Scott Ansell, W. Douglas Lilac, Jay S. Swamy, Ramprasad Halthore
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Patent number: 10004310Abstract: The invention relates to a wheeled suitcase comprising a suitcase body mounted on wheels and a rod comprising at least one flexible strip element connected to a handle. The flexible strip element can be wound onto itself in order to retract the handle, and can be unwound forming a tube in order to deploy the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIERInventor: Donald John Wilson
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Patent number: 10004311Abstract: A smart luggage apparatus includes a case assembly with at least a stowage compartment. A smart handle assembly is mounted to a case assembly. The smart handle assembly includes a controller having a power supply and further powered by one or more battery, where one battery is located in the handle and a second battery is located in the stowage compartment. A smart luggage apparatus also includes a one or more scale that communicates with the smart handle controller and transmits the weight of the case assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: YS GLOBAL IP HOLDINGS INC.Inventor: Haroon Shiekh
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Patent number: 10004312Abstract: A bag includes a strap assembly having a first end, a second end, a pair of governing regions and a main region located between each of the pair of governing regions. The strap assembly includes a layer of elastic fabric and a layer of non-elastic fabric coupled to an upper surface of the layer of elastic fabric. When the strap assembly is in a relaxed position, the pair of governing regions include a gap between the layer of elastic fabric and the layer of non-elastic fabric. When the strap assembly is in a stretched position, the layer of non-elastic fabric governs how much the layer of elastic fabric is stretched in the pair of governing regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jason V. Drew, Christopher E. Svensrud
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Patent number: 10004313Abstract: Disclosed is a hand held appliance comprising a body, a handle having a first end connected to the body and a second end comprising a fluid inlet, a fluid flow path from the fluid inlet through the handle towards the body, a fan unit for drawing fluid along the fluid flow path and a cable extending from the second end of the handle for supplying power to the fan unit wherein at least one wire from the cable is routed along a wall of the handle. The wall of the handle may comprise at least one recess extending longitudinally along the handle for accommodating the at least one wire from the cable. The cable may comprise two wires and the wall two recesses extending longitudinally along the handle one recess for accommodating each of the wires from the cable. The two recesses may be approximately diametrically opposite in the wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: Antoine Francois Atkinson