Patents Issued in May 23, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190150499
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for automatically delivering tobacco into a tobacco receiving cavity in a cigarette casing, including a packer module with movable fingers for compressing tobacco.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Fan Bao
  • Publication number: 20190150500
    Abstract: A system includes a cradle, a tray assembly, a plurality of supports, and a vibrator. The tray assembly removably couples to the cradle. The tray assembly has a plurality of holes and a handle. The handle facilitates separating the tray assembly from the cradle. The plurality of supports extend from the tray assembly at positions on the tray assembly that correspond to positions of the holes in the tray assembly. The supports are sized and dimensioned to hold paper tubes. The vibrator vibrates the tray assembly coupled to the cradle to distribute loose material placed on the tray assembly through the holes in the tray assembly and fill the paper tubes in the supports with the loose material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Jason Harrison Dueweke
  • Publication number: 20190150501
    Abstract: A rolling tray for assembling a smokeable item includes a tray portion that is configured to permit assembly of the smokeable item; and a lid that is configured to sealingly engage with the tray portion to seal the tray portion of the rolling tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: EPD Consulting Corporation
    Inventors: Emmet DUFFY, Eric FAN, Xiao YANG
  • Publication number: 20190150502
    Abstract: A smoking article, such as a cigarette, comprises a lighting end and a mouth end. The smoking article possesses an aerosol-generation system that includes (i) a heat generation segment, and (ii) an aerosol-generating region or segment. A mouth end piece segment can be located at the mouth end of the smoking article. A segment of tobacco cut filler, gathered tobacco paper, or other type of flavor source material, can be positioned between the mouth end piece segment and the aerosol-generation segment. Optionally, segment composed of tobacco cut filler can be positioned so as to provide a lighting end segment. The smoking article possesses an overwrap (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Evon L Crooks, Billy T. Conner, Dempsey B. Brewer, JR., Louis John Read, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190150503
    Abstract: A rolling paper includes a paper that is configured to encapsulate a smokeable ingredient to form a smokeable item. The rolling paper includes an adhesive disposed on a first portion of the paper, and that is configured to adhere the first portion of the paper to a second portion of the paper to permit the paper to encapsulate the smokeable ingredient and form the smokeable item. The rolling paper includes a removable strip disposed on the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: EPD Consulting Corporation
    Inventors: Emmet DUFFY, Eric FAN, Xiao YANG
  • Publication number: 20190150504
    Abstract: A cigarette with a reduced smoke temperature and an improved flavor includes a tobacco section (1), a filter section, and a smoke backflow section arranged between the tobacco section (1) and the filter section. An inlet hole (3) is provided at the smoke backflow section near the tobacco section (1) and intercommunication with the tobacco section (1). An outlet hole (6) is provided at the smoke backflow section near the filter section and intercommunicated with the filter section. Multiple airflow baffles (5) are staggered up and down inside the smoke backflow section and form a smoke backflow channel (4) which is sinuous. A first end of the smoke backflow channel (4) is intercommunicated with the inlet hole (3), and a second end of the smoke backflow channel (4) is intercommunicated with the outlet hole (6). Smoke enters the smoke backflow section from the inlet hole (3), and then passes through the smoke backflow channel (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Huachen Liu, Yikun Chen, Weichang Ke, Xianghao Liu, Chenghao Luo
  • Publication number: 20190150505
    Abstract: A holder (200) for an aerosol generating article (100) includes a body (210) defining a passage configured to receive the article. The holder also includes a retainer (240) longitudinally moveable relative to the body from a first position to a second position. The retainer comprises a deflectable arm (242) and a retention member (247) extending from the arm and configured to retain the article within the passage of the body when the retainer is in the first position. Movement of the retainer to the second position causes the arm to deflect to provide access for introducing or withdrawing the article from the passage of the body. The holder may include a plurality of retainers moveable from a first position to the second position. The plurality of retainers may surround a combustible heat source (102) of the aerosol generating article when the retainers are in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: François CEPPI, Ali Murat SAYGILI
  • Publication number: 20190150506
    Abstract: A two-pocket pouch is provided comprising a first pocket and a second pocket. The first pocket and the second pocket are symmetric about an optionally perforated mirror folding line and are optionally connected. The pouch is suitable for storing consumer articles, in particular loose tobacco. Furthermore, a method for making same is disclosed. The first and the second pockets in their closed position comprise a pocket front wall and a pocket rear wall, wherein an access opening is provided between the upper edges of the pocket front wall and the pocket rear wall. The pocket further comprises a cover flap. The cover flap extends from the pocket rear wall. An extension flap extends from the cover flap. In the closed position of the pouch, the cover flap is folded over the front wall in order to overlie the access opening. In the closed position of the pouch, the extension flap is folded between the pouch front wall and the cover flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Francesco MATRANGA
  • Publication number: 20190150507
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette apparatus including a first and second modules; the first removably connected to the second; wherein the first module includes a male connector, a tank, and an upper portion; wherein the second module includes a lower portion which removably connects to the upper portion of the first module to removably connect the first and second modules; and wherein the second module further includes a female connector and a battery device. The lower portion may include a top section having at least two tabs; and wherein the upper portion includes at least two slots into which the at least two tabs of the lower portion can be inserted to connect the upper and lower portions. The upper portion may include one or more ledges which assist in preventing the lower and upper portions from disconnecting, unless the upper portion is rotated with respect to the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Michael James Hunter
  • Publication number: 20190150508
    Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a housing; the housing having an insertion point at one end through which a consumable article including smokable material can be removably inserted into the apparatus; and at least one heater arranged within the housing for heating the smokable material within the consumable article. The housing includes ventilation around the outside of the consumable article at the insertion point to enable at least one heated volatilized component from the smokable material to exit the apparatus or air to enter the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Mitchel THORSEN, John MEHNERT
  • Publication number: 20190150509
    Abstract: A battery assembly and an electronic cigarette are provided. The battery assembly includes a housing, a first cover provided with a first mounting column, and an electronic switch received in the first cover. The first cover defines a first mounting slot corresponding to the electronic switch. The first cover is mounted on the housing by the cooperation of the first mounting column and the first mounting slot, pressing the outside wall of the first cover causes the first mounting column to press the electronic switch and turn on the electronic switch. The structure of the battery assembly is simple, the processing operation becomes easy, and the manufacturing cost is low.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Weihua QIU, Defu ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20190150510
    Abstract: A vaporizer for use with a vaping device is provided. A vaporizer includes a tank base portion, an enclosure portion supported by the base portion, and a heating cup contained within the tank base portion and the enclosure portion. The heating cup including a first portion received in an interior cavity of the tank base portion, and a second portion received in an interior of the enclosure portion. The heating cup being configured to receive and facilitate vaporization of a vaping medium received therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory D. Conley, Daniel C. Hillenbrandt, JR., Rebecca L. Conley
  • Publication number: 20190150511
    Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: INDOSE INC
    Inventors: Daniel FREEMAN, Ari FREEMAN, Jacqueline FREEMAN
  • Publication number: 20190150512
    Abstract: Provided is a heating-type flavor inhaler in which heat generated when a flavor-generating source is electrically heated with a heater is not easily retained inside a casing. The heating-type flavor inhaler is provided with: a casing having an intake opening and the overall shape forming a tube; a flavor-generating source provided inside the casing; and a heater for electrically heating the flavor-generating source, the heater being provided inside the casing. A metal concavo-convex pattern for promoting heat dissipation is provided on the external peripheral surface of the casing in a position in which at least the heater is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
    Inventor: Yuichi FURUDONO
  • Publication number: 20190150513
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette having a cartridge functional as a mouthpiece. The cartridge may have an air passage and a fluid compartment disposed around the circumference of the air passage. The air passage may extend to a heating element, which may be sized to push on a gasket located within the air passage when the cartridge is fitted to an electronic cigarette body, which may control the dispensation of e-liquid. Such an electronic cigarette may balance the goals of safety and convenience in order to achieve both. The electronic cigarette cartridge may be childproof, while simultaneously being accessible from the outside of the electronic cigarette, easily secured and removed, and transparent to permit visual inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Vitali SERVUTAS
  • Publication number: 20190150514
    Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Althorpe, Ian James Binder, David Andrew McLeod, Lee Kelepouris, Salih Muhsin Muhammed, Johan Nordström, Alexandru Paunescu
  • Publication number: 20190150515
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating device may include a housing having flexible portion along its length. The flexible portion is configured to transition between a relaxed or unloaded configuration and a flexed or deflected configuration. A flexible heating element and mouthpiece may also be disposed in the housing. When the housing is in a relaxed or unloaded configuration, the flexible heating element and the mouthpiece are at least partially longitudinally aligned with the flexible portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Rui Nuno BATISTA, Stephane Antony HEDARCHET
  • Publication number: 20190150516
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in one embodiment, a filter device comprising a mouthpiece, a filter assembly in communication with the mouthpiece for filtering air exhaled into the mouthpiece, and an outlet check valve which permits air to be exhaled through the mouthpiece into the filter assembly, and substantially prohibits air from being inhaled from the filter assembly into the mouthpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Philter Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuval Shenkal, John Grimm
  • Publication number: 20190150517
    Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: INDOSE INC
    Inventors: Daniel FREEMAN, Ari Freeman, Jacqueline Freeman
  • Publication number: 20190150518
    Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: INDOSE INC
    Inventors: Daniel Freeman, Ari Freeman, Jacqueline Freeman
  • Publication number: 20190150519
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer, including a shell; one end of the shell is in fixed connection with a suction nozzle; an ultrasonic atomization piece is fixed in the shell; the ultrasonic atomization piece is in contact with a liquid guide body; the liquid guide body is communicated with a liquid storage cavity; an atomization outlet of the ultrasonic atomization piece is communicated with an airflow passage; solid perfume are provided on the airflow passage; the solid perfume are in contact with a heating device; and a tail end of the airflow passage is communicated with the suction nozzle. The ultrasonic atomization piece is adopted to atomize the tobacco tar to produce smoke, meanwhile the solid perfume are heated by the heating device to produce fragrance, finally the smoke is mixed with the fragrance, in this case, the mixed smoke has the fragrance of the real cigarette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: CHINA TOBACCO HUNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianfu LIU, Kejun ZHONG, Xiaoyi GUO, Wei HUANG, Yuangang DAI, Xinqiang YIN, Jianhua YI, Hong YU, Yongquan ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20190150520
    Abstract: An aerosol delivery device including a mouthpiece end; an aerosol generation chamber in fluid communication with the mouthpiece end via a primary air channel, wherein the aerosol generation chamber comprises an aerosol source for generating an aerosol from a source material for inhalation by a user through the mouthpiece end during use; and a sensor for detecting when a user inhales on the mouthpiece end, wherein the sensor is in fluid communication with the mouthpiece end via a secondary air channel, and wherein the sensor is located further from the mouthpiece end than the aerosol source, and the secondary air channel bypasses the aerosol generation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Rory FRASER, Siddhartha JAIN
  • Publication number: 20190150521
    Abstract: Electrically heated underpants are revealed. The electrically heated underpants include an underwear main body, at least one pocket arranged at an outer surface of a front side or a rear side of the underwear main body, and at least one piece of electrically heated textile mounted into the pocket. The pocket is corresponding to abdomen or a lower back of users. The electrically heated textile generates heat and maintains a constant temperature after a current passed therethrough. Thereby the electrically heated underpants can keep users' abdomen and waist warm and further provide health benefits such as keeping the body warm, relieving dull pain in abdomen during the menstrual period, reducing waist and abdominal pain, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: HSIU-CHU PAI
  • Publication number: 20190150522
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sock (10). The sock (10) has a sole part (100) which is suitable for covering the sole of a foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. Furthermore, a toe region (200) of the sock (10) is suitable, together with the sole part (100), for receiving the entire toe region of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) furthermore comprises an instep part (300) which is suitable for at least partially covering the arch of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. A heel part (400) of the sock (10) is suitable for covering the heel of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) comprises an ankle closure part (600) which is suitable for closing the sock (10) in a releasable manner at the ankle of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Hannes WEILAND, Heinz WEILAND, Gabriele BRANDT, Elisabetta BIRMELIN, Sebastian CAMERER
  • Publication number: 20190150523
    Abstract: An expansion sock includes one or more expansion zones formed of a different type of knitted fabric than adjacent zones. The expansion zones permit the sock to be used on a person's bandaged foot because the bandaged portions of the foot can be accommodated without either increased pressure on the bandages while minimizing excess, bunched material adjacent thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Heel-It, LLC
    Inventor: Jason R. Hanft
  • Publication number: 20190150524
    Abstract: A brassiere includes a body portion configured to at least partially encircle a wearer of the brassiere. The body portion includes a torso band configured to at least partially encircle a wearer of the brassiere, and a pair of breast cups including a first breast cup and a second breast cup. The pair of breast cups are configured to support breasts of the wearer. The brassiere further includes an under-bust support adhered to the body portion adjacent to a lower periphery of the pair of breast cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Roger D. Warren, Michael D. Abbott, Charles C. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190150525
    Abstract: A post-operative breast support system is provided for use following augmentation mammoplasty to prevent or correct implant migration. The support system includes a pair of straps which extend over the patient's shoulders, then cross one another at the patient's chest, then extend under opposite left and right breasts, then around the patient's back in opposite directions, and then forwardly around the torso to the front of the patient, wherein the ends of the straps are fastened or buckled. The straps have a width which prevents twisting. The fastener is adjustable, such that the tension and position of the straps can be quickly and easily set by the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Natalia A. Arshava
  • Publication number: 20190150526
    Abstract: A system for shaping a body part. The system includes a chamber with a resilient sidewall, which is snuggly located against the body part. A wirelessly operated pump connected to the chamber for varying an amount of a fluid located in the chamber. The pump has a signal receiver connected to it. A signal transmitter that is in wirelessly connected to the pump. The transmitter is electronically connected a body part shape database. The database and the transmitter are configured to wirelessly transmit a signal to the pump, when a user selects a desired body part shape from the database. This activates the pump so as to vary the amount of the fluid in the chamber and so achieves the desired body part shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Shannon Lehna, Nathalie Laflamme
  • Publication number: 20190150527
    Abstract: A garment comprising a sensor, a body portion, a receptacle provided on the body portion, and an electronics module positioned in the receptacle. The receptacle comprises a receptacle housing, a sensor lead, and a receptacle contact. The receptacle housing forms a socket including a back wall and at least one sidewall. The sensor lead abuts the receptacle contact and is retained within a channel extending through the at least one sidewall. The receptacle contact includes a contact surface exposed to the socket with the contact surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the back wall of the socket. The electronics module is releasably positioned within the socket and includes at least one module contact. The at least one module contact abuts the receptacle contact and is electrically connected to the sensor lead when the electronics module is positioned within the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Oleson, Samuel J. Hollenbach, F. Grant Kovach, Jason Berns
  • Publication number: 20190150528
    Abstract: A breast feeding apron assembly for facilitating private breast feeding in a public location includes an apron that may be worn during breast feeding. The apron has a pair of openings and each of the openings is aligned with a nipple on a breast thereby facilitating an infant to breast feed. A pair of first straps is each coupled to and extends away from the apron and each of the first straps is selectively tied around a neck. A pair of second straps is each coupled to and extends away from the apron and each of the second straps is selectively tied around a waist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Sarnia Barker
  • Publication number: 20190150529
    Abstract: An article including a wettable bathing garment including one or more layers of material, a rinsable cleansing agent, and one or more side openings; and wherein the rinsable cleansing agent is integrated with the one or more layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Linda R. Caratelli
  • Publication number: 20190150530
    Abstract: An integrated unweighting garment includes one or more reinforcement straps to couple the garment to a fall safety system. An unweighting garment includes an article of clothing having two leg portions configured to fit around legs of a user, a buttocks portion configured to fit around the user's buttocks, and a waist portion configured to fit proximate to hips of the user. One or more force distribution loop sections or reinforcement straps provided are attached along both leg portions or the buttocks portion or other portion of the garment or shoulder strap. An unweighting garment may include one or more of a sensor, a compression system or overhead suspension system connection points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Steven L. BASTA, Clifford T. JUE, Gregory P. MARECEK, Ross JAFFE, Philip W. LONG, Babu S. RAHMAN, Amanda WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20190150531
    Abstract: A garment comprising: fabric configured to conform to a body portion of a wearer; at least one front-transverse segmental marker visible on a front exterior surface of the garment in use and extending parallel to a transverse axis of the body portion; at least one rear-transverse segmental marker visible on a rear exterior surface of the garment in use and extending parallel to the transverse axis of the body portion; at least one front-longitudinal segmental marker visible on a front exterior surface of the garment in use and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body portion; at least one rear-longitudinal segmental marker visible on a rear exterior surface of the garment in use and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body portion; and at least one side-longitudinal segmental marker visible on each side exterior surface of the garment in use and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Cameron McKenzie-McHarg
  • Publication number: 20190150532
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating an air bag of a protection device. The apparatus includes a canister including a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment is adapted to contain a compressed gas. A seal is between the first compartment and the second compartment which is adapted to seal the compressed gas inside the first compartment. The second compartment includes a two-step mechanism configured to break the seal to cause thereby an initial gas flow from the first compartment into the second compartment. The initial gas flow causes a wide opening in place of the seal to be created for rapid gas flow through the second compartment and into the air bag to rapidly expand the air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Erez Weinstein, Alex Feldman, Ran Manor
  • Publication number: 20190150533
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a unitary article of clothing, typically referred to as a jumpsuit, comprising a jacket section and a pant section, one connected to the other by means of a joiner band. The joiner band is attached to both the jacket and pant sections and serves to provide additional warmth to a midsection of a user by providing at least three layers of fabric over the user's midsection. In addition to providing additional warmth, the joiner band also gives the jumpsuit the appearance of being a two-piece suit comprised of a sweater independent from the jogging pants. The jacket portion is also comprised of a closeable opening to allow a user to get into the pant section of the jumpsuit and subsequently also wear the jacket portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Derek Wayne MARTIN, Mario Albert LEBLANC, Marcel Maurice LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20190150534
    Abstract: A collar for a disposable surgical gown is provided. The collar includes a first portion having a first end and second end and a second portion having a first and second end. The first ends of the first portion and the second portion meet at a front of the collar to form a v-neck shape and the second ends of the first portion and the second portion meet at a rear of the collar to define a neck opening. The v-neck shape at the front of the collar forms an angle of greater than 90° at the neck opening, while the second end of the first portion and the second end of the second portion are tapered at the rear of the collar. Such an arrangement prevents the collar from gapping when a wearer leans forward or moves during, for instance, a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Jerald T. Jascomb
  • Publication number: 20190150535
    Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper connected to the sole, a foot cavity defined in part by an inside surface of the upper, a top gaiter receiving member positioned on a forefoot portion of the upper, a heel gaiter receiving member positioned on a heel portion of the upper, a lateral gaiter receiving member positioned on a lateral side portion of the upper, and a medial gaiter receiving member positioned on a medial side portion of the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Shorten
  • Publication number: 20190150536
    Abstract: Methods and systems of detection of presence in and delivery to location are provided. A method detects a presence of a mobile device within a perimeter of a geographic region. The method searches a database to determine whether the first mobile device is associated with any existing account. Responsive to determining that the mobile device is associated with a first account, the method searches the database to determine whether there is any pending task associated with the first account. Responsive to determining that there is a pending task associated with the first account, the method transmits a first message indicating the detection of presence of the mobile device associated with the first account. The method determines that the mobile device is at least approximately at a first location of a plurality of predefined locations within the perimeter. The method transmits information associated with the first location to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Jason D. Shaffer, Rachael Ulman, David J. Carr, Richard Ramsden, Timothy J. Burleson, Mark J. Valentine, Corey L. Peach, Kuleni Gebisa
  • Publication number: 20190150537
    Abstract: A glove includes a glove main body for covering a wearer's hand, the glove main body containing nitrile-butadiene rubber as a principal component, wherein: the glove main body comprises zinc oxide, a vulcanizing agent, a vulcanization accelerating agent, and a cross-linked product from the nitrile-butadiene rubber and polycarbodiimide; a mass ratio of the polycarbodiimide to the nitrile-butadiene rubber is no less than 0.003 and no greater than 0.1; a mass ratio of the zinc oxide to the nitrile-butadiene rubber is no less than 0.010 and no greater than 0.05; and a MEK-absorption capacity of the glove main body is no greater than 25 times the glove main body on a mass basis. The percentage content of a MEK-insoluble matter in the glove main body is preferably no less than 65% by mass. The molar ratio of zinc oxide to the carbodiimide group in the polycarbodiimide is preferably 1 to 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Shogo ISOBE, Tatsuya SAKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20190150538
    Abstract: A glove that is less prone to slip on the hand, and/or that provides for better tactile sensation, and/or that provides a better outer grip. The glove has an outer surface, an inner surface, and one or more of: ridges, an inner grip material, and one or more sensory windows at places where greater tactile sensation is desired. The inner grip material friction with the skin and/or is tacky to help maintain the glove in position on the hand. The glove may also include an outer material and/or throwing grip material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Lloyd P. Champagne
  • Publication number: 20190150539
    Abstract: A sleeve for a garment, comprising: a front panel attached to a back panel along respective first and second side edges thereof, the back panel having upper and lower vents formed proximate an elbow portion thereof; and, upper and lower flaps formed on the back panel above and overlapping the upper and lower vents, respectively; wherein the upper and lower flaps are moveable between a closed position when the sleeve is straight through the elbow portion and an opened position when the sleeve is bent at the elbow portion to thereby allow increased airflow through the upper and lower vents when the garment is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Joshua David Hiney
  • Publication number: 20190150540
    Abstract: A lower body outer garment, such as a pant or legging or skirt, is provided which has a construction and hidden support which helps to redefine the wearer's appearance. The support is provided in the form of internal mesh re-enforcing panels that lift the buttocks and flatten the tummy. The garment also includes external seaming that provides structure and has a visual effect to re-draw the wearer's outline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Lazar OTASHEVICH, Siobhan SMITH, Jose Manuel ZAVALA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190150541
    Abstract: Article, such as quilted construction, and methods of making the same are described. A quilted construction may comprise a first woven sheet, a second woven sheet, a series of stitching, a reinforcing body, and a thermally insulating filler. The first woven sheet may be coupled to the second woven sheet via a series of stitching to define one or more chambers. The reinforcing body may have a figure-eight form and may be disposed between the first woven sheet and second woven sheet such that a crossover of the figure-eight form is aligned with the series of stitching. The thermal insulating filler may be disposed within the one or more chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Luk Kin Man
  • Publication number: 20190150542
    Abstract: The wiggly eye twerk belt comprises of a stretchy flexible Neoprene belt having loop and hook Velcro, allowing for helpful adjustability around a user's hips. Two large diameter wiggly googly eyes with Velcro attached to the backings of said wiggly googly eyes will then be attached to the back exterior portion of the belt over the user's buttocks region. The device is for helping a user learn to achieve and or improve upon a popular dance move called “twerking”. This is done by moving their hips in such a motion that would cause the wiggly eye's pupils to move in a continuous motion thus providing a guideline for how the user can learn to twerk with or without the belt based on the measureable ability of how well they can move said pupils. Other use cases include cardio exercise by doing said dance as well as for enjoyment and entertainment purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Alexander Rougieri
  • Publication number: 20190150543
    Abstract: A method for rapid creation of CAD patterns for apparel, accessories and footwear is presented. The invention outlines a novel method comprising Encapsulation, Intersection, Abstraction and Coupling to rapidly create and edit CAD patterns, significantly reducing the time and effort required to create or modify CAD patterns. Further, a method for attaching attributes to points on a path of pattern elements and then using this to automatically grade, transform the patterns for different geographies or fix errors is also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Balamurugan Selvarajan
  • Publication number: 20190150544
    Abstract: A dual blade retractable tool is provided. The tool has a round tubular housing and a one-piece injection molded slide block structure. The housing has a longitudinally extending control slot and two ends with blade extension openings, one major and one minor. The one-piece structure has a major blade and a minor blade, each carried by a support. Each blade projects through the corresponding blade extension opening. One support is attached to a leaf spring cantilevered at the other end. The spring carries a control button, which projects through and moves within the slot, and a locking pin, which extends beyond the spring perpendicular to the control slot. Depressions in the tube engage and dis-engage with the locking pin as the button is pressed and moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald C. Farnum, Sabrina Katz, Evan Ward, Daniel Schaumann
  • Publication number: 20190150545
    Abstract: An adjustable connector strap may include two interlocking bodies, wherein one body includes a plurality of teeth located along opposing edges, and the other body includes a plurality of notches located along opposing edges. The user may select the number of teeth that are mated with the notches to adjust the size of the strap. The use of interlocking teeth and notches along the opposed edges of the strap bodies may enhances the ability of the strap to maintain its interlocking strength during tension loads. The teeth and notch engagement may also allow a user to quickly engage or disengage the strap bodies, thereby enhancing the ease-of-use of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Danny Ong
  • Publication number: 20190150546
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a retrofit sensor module for use with a protective head top with a helmet and a visor. The sensor module includes a sensor housing and an attachment mechanism. The sensor housing encloses a head presence sensor to sense when the protective head top is being worn. The sensor housing also encloses a position sensor to sense the position of the visor relative to the helmet. The retrofit sensor module further comprises an attachment mechanism secured to the housing. The attachment mechanism mates with a first hinge component of a hinge assembly in the protective head top to removably install the sensor module into the protective head top, wherein the hinge assembly allows the visor to move relative to the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Marc A. Egeland, Steven T. Awiszus, Charles P. Jents, Benjamin A. Johnson, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, James E. Nash, Milo G. Oien-Rochat
  • Publication number: 20190150547
    Abstract: An eye protector includes a lens configured to protect the wearer from projectiles, and an optically clear stack attached to the lens. The stack can have one or more removable layers. The eye protector also includes an optically clear dry mount adhesive layer attaching the stack to the lens. The dry mount adhesive may be self-wetting to attach the stack to the lens so that air between the stack and the lens can be removed after the stack is attached and/or adhered to the lens, for example, by applying pressure across the surface of the stack. The refractive indices of the lens, the dry mount adhesive, and each removable layer are matched to within about 0.2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Bart E. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190150548
    Abstract: A dynamic air intake (A, A?) for vehicle, helmet or safety clothing and the like, including a rigid casing (1, 5; 1?, 5?) having an air inlet opening (A1, A1?), an air outlet opening (A2, A2?) and a closed channel (1.4, 1.5, 3, 5; 1?, 1.4?, 25, 3?, 5?) for the passage of an air flow passing between said inlet opening (A1, A1?) and said outlet opening (A2, A2?), comprising air/water filter separation means including at least one layer (3, 3?) of material which absorbs rainwater and/or nebulised water, water vapour, arranged along said channel (1.4. 1.5, 3, 5; 1?, 1.4?, 25, 3?, 5?), without obstructing the cross section of the same channel, in direct contact with said passing air flow and in which water and water vapour, which are transported by said passing air flow, are gradually collected and released to be dispersed towards the outside of said rigid casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Ivan Matteo ALBANI