Patents Issued in October 25, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180303172
    Abstract: An apron including a front panel and a rear panel each including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The bottom edges are coupled together, the first side edges are coupled together, the second side edges are coupled together, and an opening is between the top edges leading into a pocket defined by the inner surfaces. A first metal ring coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the first side edge meet. A second metal ring is coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the second side edge meet. A first hook is releasably attached to the first metal ring. A second hook is releasably attached to the second metal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Warren King, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180303173
    Abstract: A dip-formed article includes a laminate in which a rubber layer is laminated on a fiber base material. The thickness of the rubber layer is 0.2 to 0.8 mm, the rubber constituting the rubber layer penetrates into the fiber base material, the maximum depth to which the rubber has penetrated into the fiber base material is 0.1 to 0.3 mm, and the maximum stress at 50% elongation of the laminate is 20 N or smaller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: ZEON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naohiro IGARI, Shinji KATO, Tetsuya AKABANE, Tomoya TANIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20180303174
    Abstract: The three-fingered gaming helmet, is the new level of slip on protective safety for gamers, who use a multifunction hand-held controller, with a desire to have longer playing sessions, without injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Antonio Celester
  • Publication number: 20180303175
    Abstract: A glove protecting a hand of a user while facilitating dexterity in police or military activities, such as firing a gun or operating a touch screen. A flame resistant glove body includes a palm sleeve, a thumb sleeve, a trigger finger sleeve and a plurality of finger sleeves extending distally from the palm sleeve. The trigger finger sleeve has a protective pad extending along a proximal back side thereof, and an unprotected distal portion extending from a distal end of the protective pad to a distal end of the trigger finger sleeve. A conductive tab is positioned on one or more sleeves for use in operating a touch screen while wearing the glove. The conductive tab can be provided on only one sleeve, such as the middle finger sleeve. Flame resistant padding is provided along a back side of the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: RINGERS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Hardy LIM
  • Publication number: 20180303176
    Abstract: Protective gloves are provided. At least one of the protective gloves can include a flame resistant glove body including a palm sleeve, a thumb sleeve, a trigger finger sleeve, and a plurality of finger sleeves extending distally from the palm sleeve. The trigger finger sleeve has a protective pad extending along a proximal back side of the trigger finger sleeve. The trigger finger sleeve also has an unprotected distal portion extending from a distal end of the protective pad to a distal end of the trigger finger sleeve. The finger sleeve further includes a protective member covering a first portion of a side of the trigger finger sleeve and including an indentation adjacent a second portion of the side of the trigger finger sleeve. Respective conductive tabs can be positioned on one or more sleeves to operate a touch screen while wearing a protective glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Hardy Lim
  • Publication number: 20180303177
    Abstract: Provided among other things is a glove formed by latex dipping having one or more textured finger tips wherein: the texture at the finger tips results from forming the glove on a former having the following properties: (micrometer) Ra Av. roughness about 7-14 Rsm Mean width of roughness about 500-720 Rpc Peak count about 15-20 the glove being non-chlorinated, wherein the glove is a (i) single dip nitrile glove or (ii) a dipped glove with a textured layer formed of polymer latex, and comprising a multivalent metal ion salt of an organic acid with log P of about 4 to about 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Putri Faridatul Akmar Binti Megat Abdul Aziz, Mei Yee Chin, Mohd Fairuz Bin Mohama Zawawi, Norazilayati Binti Rastam
  • Publication number: 20180303178
    Abstract: A snap-on necktie assembly includes a necktie that has a front apron, a knot and a pair of straps. The front apron extends downwardly along a user's chest and the knot is positioned below the user's neck when the necktie is worn. Each of the straps is extended around opposite sides of the user's neck when the necktie is worn. A first belt is worn around the user's neck and the first belt releasably engages a selected one of the straps. A second belt is worn around the user's neck and the second belt is slidably coupled to the first belt. The second belt releasably engages a selected one of the straps. In this way each of the first belt and the second belt are retained around the user's neck when the necktie is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Carolyn Nwankwor
  • Publication number: 20180303179
    Abstract: Provided is a compression garment formed of a stretchable woven fabric with a uniform elasticity, such as denim. A circumferential portion of the garment surrounds a wearer's body part and is characterized by different degree of stretching but the same circumferential compressive forces when worn by a wearer, at various axial locations due to geometric cuts made to the fabric to form one or more fabric panels, each of which extend along the entire length of the circumferential portion. The compressive forces, degrees of stretching and circumferential lengths of fabric, are calculated using formulas and algorithms that take into account various factors relating to the fabric and the garment being formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Fatih KONUKOGLU, Serkan MERT
  • Publication number: 20180303180
    Abstract: A hair accessory which can be inserted directly into a ponytail (6) and secured therein by means of the ring or band (2) already in place to form the ponytail to provide the user with the appearance of an thicker and longer ponytail. The accessory consists of a weft of hair and longitudinal extending gripping means (3). Once the gripping means is inserted into a ponytail, the device is reliant on the combination of the grip and the pressure from the ring ponytail to hold it in place, and the hair weft then blends in with the user's natural hair to create a thicker and longer ponytail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Hannah Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180303181
    Abstract: Representations of the human form can be used for many purposes, among them educational and recreational purposes. This human form representation can be used for both such purposes, as it is made such that a user can add to or subtract from the form articles such as clothing and electronics in a way that best represents the individual at a particular time. The form also allows a user to experiment with different configurations of clothing, makeup, nail color, and other accessories to personalize a look.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Kimberly Morgan
  • Publication number: 20180303182
    Abstract: A temperature control head covering and system provides for a knit cap, a knit cap with flap, a headband and other elements that provide for one or more temperature controlling elements disposed on the head covering's interior, such as but not limited to a removable or built-in temperature control pack such as an ice pack or heat pack area contained within an inside pocket within an inside liner disposed on the inside of the head covering. The present invention's inside pocket may be configured to permanently or removeably hold a temperature control pack. In some embodiments, the present invention's inside pocket may run the full length or perimeter of the hats, or in other embodiments can be limited to a particular size or placement so as to focus on an affected or specific area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Xaiver Smith, Taina Smith
  • Publication number: 20180303183
    Abstract: A wood brimmed cap includes a rigid brim, a brim attachment member and a head covering. The brim is composed of a plurality of layers of a rigid material, such as wood. The brim includes a recess for attachment of a portion of the brim attachment member. The recess is covered by a bottom layer of the brim. The brim attachment member and the head covering are stitched and/or adhesively bonded to the brim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: JEFFREY BRANDT, RACHEL BRANDT
  • Publication number: 20180303184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet that includes an outer shell, a heads-up information system that comprises a display, and an attachment assembly. The heads-up information system is movable from a storage position within the outer shell to a use position in which the display of the heads-up information system is visible by a user, without obstructing the field of vision of the user, when the helmet is worn by the user. The attachment assembly is coupled to outer shell and the heads-up information system, and is operable to move the heads-up information system between the storage position and the use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Hamid Abdollahi, Raymond C. M. Leung
  • Publication number: 20180303185
    Abstract: A safety light helmet is a helmet with a light affixed to the top center of the helmet for 360-degree visibility by other riders and vehicles when passing a rider wearing the helmet. The safety light detaches immediately during a collision without causing injury to the rider. The safety light helmet has a plurality of light bulbs operative for displaying a plurality of light patterns. The light is rechargeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Darryl William Munns
  • Publication number: 20180303186
    Abstract: A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: John Maxwell Baker, Andrew Royal, Raymond Walter Riley, Mark John Ramberg, Chad Austin Brinckerhoff, John R. Murkowski, Trent Robert Wetherbee, Alexander Michael Diener, Kristin Marie Will, Kyle S. Johnston, Clint Timothy Schneider, Evan William Mattingly, Keith W. Kirkwood, Jonathan Brandt Hadley
  • Publication number: 20180303187
    Abstract: A comfort padding, configured to be attached at an innermost surface of a helmet, which is facing a wearer's head, for providing a shearing movement in the comfort padding in response to an oblique force applied to the helmet in use, the comfort padding comprising a fabric or nonwoven inner and outer layer, which are stretchable, and at least two layers of membrane material between the inner and outer layer, and between the two layers of membrane material there is a lubricant material such as gel or liquid. The membrane layer has a low friction surface allowing for a sliding movement between at least the outer layer and the membrane material. A helmet comprising the comfort padding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Frederik Hallander
  • Publication number: 20180303188
    Abstract: A catcher's mask comprises a two-piece plastic shell composed of a rigid front shell and a rigid rear shell. The front and rear shells are connected by a strap harness attached to the front shell and have padding assemblies. The front shell has ventilation holes including ear holes positioned over the wearer's ears and a full jaw protector integrally formed as part of front shell. A wire faceguard is removably attached to the front shell extending over the ear holes. A top upper member of the faceguard comprises a center bar part, a left side bar part bent upwardly with respect to the center bar part to form a left eyebrow area, and a right side bar part bent upwardly with respect to the center bar part to form a right eyebrow area. The rear shell has a concave padding assembly comprised of a concave TPU shock absorbing layer, and a nested concave comfort layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: KRANOS IP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cortney Warmouth, Louis Anthony VanHoutin, Vincent R. Long, Dan Meyer
  • Publication number: 20180303189
    Abstract: A comfort padding, configured to be attached at an innermost surface of a helmet, which is facing a wearer's head, for providing a sliding movement in the comfort padding in response to an oblique force applied to the helmet in use is provided. The comfort padding comprises a layer of membrane material provided closer to the helmet than a layer of stretchable fabric or nonwoven material, and between the two layers there is a layer of open cell polymer foam, the membrane layer has a low friction surface allowing for a sliding movement between the layer of open cell polymer foam and the membrane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Frederik Hallander
  • Publication number: 20180303190
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sports helmets having modular components. A modular component includes an eyewear adapter that is releasably attachable to the helmet and configured to interface with corresponding eyewear in an orientation that permits a wearer of the helmet to see through the eyewear. The eyewear adapter is configured such that, in use, the eyewear adapter enhances the fit or function of the eyewear relative to the use of the helmet and the eyewear without the eyewear adapter. A modular component includes electronics modules that can be mechanically and electrically coupled to the helmet. A modular component includes other functional modules that affect the aerodynamics of the helmet, the air flow of the helmet, the fit of the helmet, or the look of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Brian Andrew Lewis-Clark, Neil Wylie Ferrier, Chad Michael McKonly, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Eric Yoshinari
  • Publication number: 20180303191
    Abstract: A foot therapy device for a patient to wear is provided. The foot therapy device includes a sole comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion extending there between. A base is coupled to the front portion, the rear portion and the middle portion. A support is coupled to the sole and to the base. The support includes a channel disposed in at least one of the front portion, the middle portion, and the rear portion, wherein the sole and support are configured to apply a proprioception effect to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Arie Poremba
  • Publication number: 20180303192
    Abstract: A shoe cover comprises a shoe cover upper and a shoe cover sole. A shoe cover opening is provided at the top of the shoe cover upper, and the shoe cover opening is provided with a first elastic ring. The shoe cover sole is connected with the bottom of the shoe cover upper. A second elastic ring is provided at where the shoe cover upper connects the shoe cover sole. The second elastic ring straps the shoe cover upper and the shoe cover sole onto either a foot or a shoe, prevents the shoe cover from falling off, and facilitates the shoe cover upper and the shoe cover sole in affixing onto the foot or shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: JAU-MING SU, XIURONG HE, HUAN WANG
  • Publication number: 20180303193
    Abstract: A shoe cover for protecting a user's footwear. The shoe cover includes a body that resembles a shoe and that is configured to partially enclose a shoe therein. The shoe cover includes a toe portion, a heel portion, an ankle opening, and a sole covering. A zipper is provided on the upper portion of the shoe cover for securement around the shoe cover in position over the shoe. The sole covering encloses the toe portion of the shoe and a sole opening includes the heel portion of the shoe. The heel portion further includes an elastic band therearound for securement to the lower portion of the user's shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Gregory C. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20180303194
    Abstract: 1. A variable shoe anchoring system which accommodates the securing of numerous fashion/style accessories which can facilitate the wearer to quickly and easily change the shoe style in order to cost-effectively create and accommodate unlimited fashion styles coinciding with current fashion trends utilizing the same anchoring device. The variable shoe anchoring system includes a shoe platform having a variety of anchoring surfaces for securing unlimited combinations of fashion/style accessories having inter-engaging, corresponding anchoring surfaces which adhere the fashion/style accessories securely to the shoe in order to change the overall style and fashion of the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Elizabeth Naughton
  • Publication number: 20180303195
    Abstract: A footwear accessory in the form of an elastic sleeve provides stability and support to the wearer that is not otherwise obtained from street and fashion footwear. The accessory enables a dancer to perform using street and fashion footwear in lieu of conventional dance footwear. The sleeve is adapted for positioning about the arch of a footbed or the insole of a shoe. In addition to stabilizing the wearer's foot, the accessory retains the foot against the footbed or shoe insole, particularly during vigorous dance movements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jamila Cherif-Thomas, Melissa Nataadiningrat
  • Publication number: 20180303196
    Abstract: An article of apparel or sporting equipment, such as garments and footwear incorporates a molded component formed of a UV radiation curable material. In the case of an article of footwear, the UV radiation curable material may be formed into an outsole. The method of manufacturing such articles include placing an ultraviolet radiation curable material in contact with a molding surface; conforming the UV radiation curable material to a shape of the molding surface, forming a molded component; and removing the molded component from the molding surface, such that the component maintains the shape of the molding surface. The molded component may be exposed to ultraviolet radiation in an amount and for a duration that is sufficient to partially cure or fully cure the UV radiation curable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuchung K. Chen, Jay Constantinou, Oliver McLachlan, Thomas J. Rushbrook
  • Publication number: 20180303197
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole body having a proximal surface and a distal surface. Proprioceptive elements may extend in the hole in the midsole body, and translate toward the proximal surface in the holes upon a force directed along a central axis of the hole at a distal end of the proprioceptive elements. In various embodiments, the holes may angle relative to vertical from the proximal surface to the distal surface, the holes may be defined by perforations and the proprioceptive elements may be integral portions of the midsole body, or the midsole body may have a plurality of annular holes at the proximal surface, and a plurality of annular recesses in the distal surface, and a plurality of proprioceptive elements, each centered in a different annular hole of the plurality of annular holes. Methods of manufacturing articles of footwear are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuchung K. Chen, Oliver McLachlan, Thomas J. Rushbrook, Timothy J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180303198
    Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
  • Publication number: 20180303199
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole member connected to upper. The sole member includes a plurality of tubular structures. Each of the plurality of tubular structures is at least partially filled with a loose granular material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Alan Guyan
  • Publication number: 20180303200
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, and multiple cushioning components that are attached to a ground-facing surface of the upper. The cushioning components are spaced apart from one another so that the ground-facing surface of the upper is exposed between the cushioning components and the cushioning components at least partially form a ground contact surface. At least one of the cushioning components includes a bladder element with a fluid-filled cavity. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear comprises attaching cushioning components to a ground-facing surface of an upper so that the cushioning components are spaced apart from one another, the ground-facing surface of the upper is exposed between the cushioning components, and the cushioning components at least partially form a ground contact surface, wherein at least one of the cushioning components includes a bladder element with a fluid-filled cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Pamela S. GREENE
  • Publication number: 20180303201
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes a sole structure having a bladder element. The bladder element includes multiple fluid-filled tubes that are substantially decoupled from one another along their respective lengths. The tubes extend lengthwise at least partially from a lateral extremity of the sole structure to a medial extremity of the sole structure. A method of manufacturing a sole structure of an article of footwear includes forming a bladder element with multiple tubes substantially decoupled from one another along their respective lengths. The method includes positioning the bladder element so that the tubes extend lengthwise at least partially from a lateral extremity of the sole structure to a medial extremity of the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Pamela S. Greene
  • Publication number: 20180303202
    Abstract: A method for making a vamp in a two dimensional manner and the vamp made by the method, wherein the vamp includes a base fabric layer and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is firstly laid on one side of the base fabric layer, and then melted and permeated into the intervals of the base fabric layer after being heated and pressed, so that the adhesive layer and the base fabric layer are simultaneously become a three dimensional structure to form the vamp with decorative portions, thus improving the quality of the vamp, reducing the manufacturing cost, reinforcing the structural strength and improving wearing comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Fen SHIAO
  • Publication number: 20180303203
    Abstract: An article of apparel, sporting equipment, or footwear incorporates a component formed of a UV radiation curable material. In the case of an article of footwear, the UV radiation curable material may be formed into an outsole. The method of manufacturing such articles includes shaping one or more pieces of an ultraviolet (UV) radiation curable material; placing the shaped UV radiation curable material in direct contact with a surface of a textile; using heat or pressure or both to adhere the shaped UV radiation curable material to the surface of the textile, and curing at least a portion of the shaped UV radiation curable material adhered to the surface of the textile by exposing the shaped UV radiation curable material to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, thereby forming an article comprising UV radiation cured material bonded to the surface of the textile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay Constantinou
  • Publication number: 20180303204
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a knitted component for an article of footwear. The knitted component may include a first side and a second side, where the first side and the second side form an overfoot portion. An underfoot portion may be located between the first side and the second side, where at least a portion of the first side and at least a portion of the second side of the knitted component are located on one of a medial side and a lateral side of the overfoot portion, and where a knitted course extends from the first side, through the underfoot portion, and to the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Samantha Woodard
  • Publication number: 20180303205
    Abstract: A method for fixing a decorative member on a vamp of a shoe in a three dimensional manner includes: a step of pressing which includes: preparing a sole mould filled with a semi-cured sole, and a decorative-member mould filled with a semi-cured decorative member, pushing the decorative-member mould against the vamp with the semi-cured decorative members and the semi-cured sole pressed against the bottom surface; and a step of heating which includes: heating the shoe to melt the semi-cured sole and decorative members; the decorative members and the sole will be fully cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Fen SHIAO
  • Publication number: 20180303206
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a slip-on device for creating a safety strap anchor point on a hand tool or other object. The invention comprises a pliable core that is captured by a wheel made of a rigid material. The core has a star-shaped, or other shaped opening, configured to accept an object. The inserted object is compressed against the features of the opening, and the pliable core is thus compressed against the rigid wheel, allowing a firm anchor point to be established. A loop member is rotationally attached to the rigid wheel to provide a location to attach a safety strap by carabineer or other method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Votel, Ian Forte, Nathan Bohmbach, Paul Goudreau
  • Publication number: 20180303207
    Abstract: A magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material. The fastener includes a first fastening assembly affixable to the first material, the first fastening assembly including a first ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a first toroidal-shaped magnet, the first fastening assembly disposed in a first water-resistant enclosure, and a second fastening assembly affixable to the second material, the second fastening assembly including a second ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a second toroidal-shaped magnet having an oppositely poled orientation relative to the first magnet, the second fastening assembly disposed in a second water-resistant enclosure. The first and second fastening assemblies providing magnetic coupling to releasably couple the first and second materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Howard J. Reiter
  • Publication number: 20180303208
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a multi-membered bracelet. The palm bracelet includes three members connected by connecting chains. In some embodiments, one of the three members is configured to rest within the space between the thumb and index finger. In some embodiments, one of the connecting chains is configured to rest within the space between the thumb and index finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: MAOR M. COHEN
  • Publication number: 20180303209
    Abstract: A rosary designed to provide light to the user engaged in prayer, eliminating the need for the use of candles or phosphorescent rosaries in vigils and dimly lit churches. The Rosary is composed of a plurality of beads encompassed around LED enabled wire attached to a printed circuit board located in the Rosary's medallion. Also attached to the Printed Circuit Board is an LED enabled crucifix. The Printed Circuit Board is LED enabled as well, and contains a power switch that provides all parts of the Rosary with power from the Rosary's battery, also contained in the medallion. The Rosary provides a source of light to users and is designed to withstand outdoor climate conditions such as wind and rain, providing an additional benefit over the use of candles in prayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Sylvana McGraw
  • Publication number: 20180303210
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic toy bank. The electronic toy bank may be utilized by a child to learn how to manage funds corresponding to an external account and may also be associated with a payment device operated by a child. The child may utilize a transfer device to communicate information to the electronic toy bank, where the information can indicate an amount to be transferred from a first external account to a second external account associated with the child. Upon authorization of the transfer, the electronic toy bank may send instructions to a remote server computer to update information associated with the first external account and the second external account according to the amount. The electronic toy bank can update information displayed on its display screen to reflect a balance associated with an external account, allowing the child to easily see their current savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher O'Kane, William McGorman, Peter Lennon, Samuel Wallace
  • Publication number: 20180303211
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable storage unit, comprising an external component, wherein the external component comprises an opening to an internal compartment, and an internal component, wherein the internal component and comprises an opening to an internal compartment, wherein the internal component is sized to fit within the internal compartment of the external component, wherein the internal component is removably attachable to the internal compartment of the external component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Nick Nowak
  • Publication number: 20180303212
    Abstract: A container that is designed to hold within its structure writing and art implements such as crayons, colored pencils, or markers. The container consists of a molded hinged-lid, two hinged-connectors, and three compartments; one on the left, one in the middle, and one on the right. The connectors and hinges allow the compartments to be folded closed or to open away from one another. When closed, the compartments can be held closed by an eye and a loop on the left side. When closed the molded hinged-lid and its curved protruding lip cover the three compartments. The lid can be held closed by a loop in the lid's front and an eye on the right compartment. When open the molded hinged-lid can be held open by the loop in the lid's front and an eye on the back of the middle compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Anika Emma Sandy-Hanson
  • Publication number: 20180303213
    Abstract: A backpack includes a bag having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side and at least one inner compartment defined within. At least one connector is operable to open and close an opening to the inner compartment of the bag. The backpack further includes at least one shoulder strap coupled to the bag and disposed over the back of the bag. A portable computer, including a processor, a memory, and a display screen, is attached to the front of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Michcail A. Pusey
  • Publication number: 20180303214
    Abstract: Storage accessories, such as handbags or wallets, are provided having one or more keepsakes that may slide to on or off the accessory substrate. The accessory substrate may be attached to a body, strap, zipper, or any other portion of the storage accessory. The keepsakes may have a decorative front side and a rear side that may cause the keepsake to encircle the substrate. The rear side may optionally have a greater length than the front side, which may permit natural spacing between the front sides of adjacent keepsakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Blythe Elizabeth HARRIS, Charlotte Valerie MACAULAY, Rahul GUPTA, Jessica HERRIN
  • Publication number: 20180303215
    Abstract: A luggage assembly is disclosed that includes a first piece of luggage and a second piece of luggage. A variable length attachment member such as a strap forming a loop, is affixed to the second piece of luggage. The attachment member couples the second piece of luggage to the first piece of luggage to form an assembly, in which the first and second pieces of luggage are self-stabilized while upright and inclined, and while in motion and while stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Publication number: 20180303216
    Abstract: A hair straightener heating element comprises: a base, a working plate, a heating sheet, a thermal insulation sheet, and a silica gel pad. The base is provided with an accommodation groove thereon. The silica gel pad is arranged in the accommodation groove. The thermal insulation sheet is fitted into the silica gel pad. The heating sheet is arranged on the thermal insulation sheet. The working plate has an inverted ā€œUā€ shape, and cooperates with the base to sandwich the heating sheet, the thermal insulation sheet and the silica gel pad between the working plate and the base. The heating sheet is attached and matches a bottom surface of the working plate. The heating element separates a frame and a working plate into two devices, and provides a good contact between a heating sheet and the working plate so as to be isolated from the frame. The heating sheet immediately conducts heat to the working plate, and rapidly raises the temperature of the working plate, thereby enhancing a heating rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Zhiyong QIU
  • Publication number: 20180303217
    Abstract: A hair styling iron with a built-in Bluetooth for using functionalities of the built-in Bluetooth while using the hair styling iron at high temperature is disclosed. The disclosed hair styling iron includes a circuit board with a built-in Bluetooth, a speaker, control button(s) and a rechargeable battery. Once the hair styling iron is paired with another Bluetooth device, the user can control certain function(s) of the connected Bluetooth device and also stream audio media from the connected Bluetooth device. The rechargeable battery provides power to the speaker and the circuit board when the hair styling iron is not connected to an alternative current (AC) power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Joe Anthony Pena
  • Publication number: 20180303218
    Abstract: Implementations described herein include adjustable nail filing assemblies capable of filing fingernails to a consistent length or shape. Such assemblies have a main body, an abrading member, and a finger bed. The main body extends along a housing longitudinal axis from a first end to an opposed second end. The first end includes an opening for receiving a finger bearing a fingernail. The abrading member is removably coupleable to the second end of the main body and includes a contoured abrasive surface. The finger bed for holding a finger is movably disposed in the main body. Movement of the finger bed relative to the abrading member files the nail to a predetermined length or shape. The finger bed is translatable along a predetermined pathway relative to the abrading member. The predetermined pathway includes an arc extending in a plane transverse or parallel to the housing longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Tarrant, Marie Luciano
  • Publication number: 20180303219
    Abstract: A stick-shaped cosmetic material appears or disappears from a front end of the tip cylinder along with the advance or retract of the moving body, a concave portion extends to a holding portion on an inner peripheral surface of the tip cylinder, a convex portion held by the concave portion is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the stick-shaped cosmetic material, the shape of the stick-shaped cosmetic material when viewed from the front side is formed so as to be tapered as being separated from an opposing portion to the holding portion, and a width of the opposing portion of the stick-shaped cosmetic material when viewed from the front side is substantially the same as a width of the holding portion when viewed from the front side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: TOKIWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Arata SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20180303220
    Abstract: A device for storing, mixing and applying skincare, cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products includes a tubular housing which is used to hold a plurality of dispensing canisters, a plurality of plungers, and a dispensing actuation hub. The plurality of dispensing canisters is used to store various types of skincare, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products. Each of the plurality of plungers is used to dispense products from a corresponding dispensing canister. Each of the plurality of plungers is controlled by the dispensing actuation hub. The device includes a microprocessor housed within the tubular housing and used to control which products are dispensed by the dispensing actuation hub. The device is powered by power supply which is also housed within the tubular housing. A mixing chamber is included within the tubular housing and provides a space for multiple products to be blended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jonathan Wee Eng Jin
  • Publication number: 20180303221
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a hollow case including an internal annular concave surface and bottom ports; a lotion enclosure including a threaded neck; a hollow supporting frame including an annular first flange on an outer surface and rested upon the neck, a smaller annular second flange in the concave surface, a forward snapping member, and an annular projection on an inner surface; a hollow conic member including a fastening element rested upon the first flange and secured to the snapping member; an applicator partially disposed in the supporting frame, fastened by the projection, and passing through the conic member, the applicator including a cavity with a lotion guide member disposed therein; a cap including an internally threaded section secured to the neck, an internal annular shoulder, and an annular protrusion between the shoulder and the internally threaded section; and a cup-shaped member fastened in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Zhuhai Ding Rong Plastic Products Co., LTD
    Inventor: Li-Mei Liu