Patents Issued in January 23, 2020
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Publication number: 20200022400Abstract: A nicotine liquid formulation comprising nicotine, an acid, and a biologically acceptable liquid carrier, wherein heating an amount of said nicotine liquid formulation using low temperature electronic vaporization device, i.e. an electronic cigarette, generates an inhalable aerosol, and wherein at least about 50% of said acid in said amount is in said aerosol, and wherein at least about 90% of said nicotine in said amount is in said aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Adam BOWEN, Chenyue XING
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Publication number: 20200022401Abstract: A portioned moist tobacco product with a super-hydrated membrane coating and method of manufacturing is disclosed. The super-hydrated membrane coating is formed by ionic cross-linking using two polymers. The soluble component of the super-hydrated membrane coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component maintains the tobacco within the coating for the duration of the use of the product. The moist tobacco product is soft and flexible so as to fit comfortably in an oral cavity when placed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, William R. Sweeney, Shensheng Liu, Kenneth A. Newman, Steven J. Hovjacky
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Publication number: 20200022402Abstract: An apparatus of the tobacco industry for the rejection of defective rod-like articles from a mass flow of rod-like articles, comprising a monitoring unit (100) adapted to optically determine geometrical parameters of rod-like articles (R), and at least one rejecting unit (200) adapted to remove a rod-like article from the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R), wherein the mass flow (M) being transported on the conveyor (10), such unit (200) being situated behind the monitoring unit (100) with reference to the direction (T) of the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R). The apparatus is characterised in that the monitoring unit (100) has optical recorders (101) recording images of opposite side surfaces of the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R) on a conveyor (10) wherein said side surfaces are formed by front surfaces or rod-like articles (R).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Radoslaw Owczarek
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Publication number: 20200022403Abstract: A handling module (19) designed to handle a tray (3, 13) filled with rod like articles (R) of the tobacco industry, comprising a turning unit (10) designed to turn the tray (3, 13), and a lifting unit (11) designed to lift and to lower the turning unit (10), the turning unit (10) is adapted to turn the tray (3, 13) during the movement of the lifting unit (11) characterized in that the turning unit (10) is further adapted to add to the rotation of the tray (3, 13) a translation transversely to the axis (12A) of the rotation shaft (12), and in a direction with a tangential component to the rotation. The objects of the application are also the method and the apparatus (1) for emptying of the tray filled with rod like articles (R) of the tobacco industry, using the handling module (19) according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Robert POZORSKI, Jakub POTER, Radoslaw OWCZAREK
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Publication number: 20200022404Abstract: A paper for smoking articles containing cellulose fibers, and being made by adding cellulose nanofibers and filler particles serving as an absorbent or a catalyst, wherein primary particles of the filler particles have an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Tetsuya YOSHIMURA, Masato MIYAUCHI
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Publication number: 20200022405Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprising: an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a mouthpiece (14) secured to a downstream end of the aerosol-generating substrate (12). The mouthpiece (14) comprises a first segment (24) of elastically deformable material, the first segment (24) having a length in the longitudinal direction of the mouthpiece (14) and a width transverse to its length. The first segment (24) comprises an insert unit access portion comprising at least one slit (60) extending along at least a part of the length of the first segment (14), and extending across at least a part of the width of the first segment (14) to facilitate deformation of the access portion, such that an opening (25) is formable or expandable in the access portion of the first segment (14) upon receiving an insert unit (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Emeric Grandjean, Stephane Jeantet, Leonardo Nappi
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Publication number: 20200022406Abstract: A container when assembled includes a body, a cover, a lower grinding component, and an upper grinding component. The body includes a primary storage area compartment, the lower grinding component includes a grinding area compartment, and the upper grinding component includes a secondary storage area compartment. The upper grinding component partially nests within the lower grinding component. The lower grinding component defines a recess comprising the grinding area compartment. The upper grinding component is inserted into and partially received within the recess of the lower grinding component to form a grinder. The lower grinding component partially nests within the body of the container and the cover fits over the upper grinding component and partially over the lower grinding component when the cover is secured to the body of the grinder, whereby the grinder is completely enclosed within the body and cover of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Gabe GRANT, Bryan GERBER
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Publication number: 20200022407Abstract: The present invention relates to a charging station for an electrically heated aerosol-generating device which is adapted for stationary arrangement in a vehicle. The charging station comprises a docking port for removably receiving the aerosol-generating device and a charging circuit operatively connectable to the aerosol-generating device when being received in the docking port for charging an electrical power supply of the aerosol-generating device. The charging station further comprises a releasable retaining device configured for securely retaining the aerosol-generating device in the docking port such as to allow for one-handed removing of an aerosol-forming substrate from the aerosol-generating device. The invention also relates to a charging assembly comprising an electrically heated aerosol-generating device and a charging station according to invention. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising a charging station according to the invention being stationary arranged in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Markus Karl-Walter Sauder
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Publication number: 20200022408Abstract: A shisha device (100) comprises multiple receptacles for receiving a plurality of consumables (20) comprising aerosol-generating substrate. In addition or alternatively, a shisha device comprises an electrical heating element configured to penetrate into an aerosol-generating substrate. Preferably, the shisha devices heat the aerosol-generating substrate in the consumables to an extent sufficient to generate an aerosol without combusting the substrate. The device may include control electronics operably coupled to the heating elements and configured to cause a first heating element to heat an aerosol-generating substrate of a first consumable received by a first receptacle until the aerosol-generating substrate is depleted or nearly depleted prior to causing a second heating element to heat an aerosol-generating substrate of a second consumable received by a second receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Angelos Kolyris
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Publication number: 20200022409Abstract: Disclosed are an integrated electronic cigarette and a processing method thereof. The integrated electronic cigarette includes a housing, and a main unit, a cartridge, and an auto-eject structure that are disposed within the housing, where the main unit and the cartridge are respectively disposed on both ends of the housing, and the auto-eject structure is located between the main unit and the cartridge. To smoke the electronic cigarette, a user inserts cartridge into a through hole defined in an end surface of the housing and presses the cartridge to return and secure the auto-eject structure at a preset position; the cartridge is thus coupled to the main unit and ready for inhaling. When replacing cartridge or adding e-liquid, the user presses cartridge to force auto-eject structure to eject from the preset position, and releases the force allowing cartridge to eject from the housing before the cartridge is simply pulled out.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Furong HUANG, Chuandong GAO
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Publication number: 20200022410Abstract: There is provided an electronically controlled, breath actuated vaporization device for generating vaporized material for inhalation by a user. The vaporization device includes a vaporization chamber for accommodating material to be vaporized and a mesh heater or other heater supported upstream of the vaporization chamber which is operable to heat air that passes through the mesh heater or other heater during an inhalation event. A closed loop control scheme may be employed to control heat generated by the heater to maintain a temperature of the air delivered to the vaporization chamber at or within a predetermined tolerance of a desired vaporization temperature for at least a majority of a duration of the inhalation event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher B. Harrison, Steven A. Rodriguez, Gregory A. Kirkos, Alga Lloyd Nothern, III, Dainia Edwards, Joseph N. Kennelly Ullman, Eric W. Healy
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Publication number: 20200022411Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems to control, limit or stop vapor flow through a vaporizer cartridge and tip. A blocking member such as a twist valve through the tip, a deformable squeeze valve formed as at least a portion of the tip or a plunger formed within a cap having ports which fluidly communicate from the outside of the cap to the inside which is selectively moved in and out of an outlet to limit or prevent vapor flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Mark Krietzman
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Publication number: 20200022412Abstract: Disclosed are methods and an apparatus for determining a temperature of a susceptor of an aerosol generating device, the susceptor being for inductive heating by a RLC resonance circuit. The apparatus is arranged to determine a frequency characteristic of a peak of a frequency response of the RLC resonance circuit, and determine, based on the determined frequency characteristic, the temperature of the susceptor. Also disclosed is an aerosol generating device comprising the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Walid ABI AOUN, Gary FALLON, Julian Darryn WHITE, Martin Daniel HORROD
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Publication number: 20200022413Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic cigarette having the same are disclosed. An atomizer includes an atomizing sleeve, with a reservoir formed therein; a heater, disposed inside the atomizing sleeve; as used herein, the heater includes : a quartz glass tube, hollow and with two ends open, a liquid conductive element, received in the quartz glass tube; the liquid conductive element is configured for absorbing tobacco liquid into the quartz glass tube and a heating element, sleeved on the quartz glass tube; the heating element generates infrared radiation to heat the tobacco liquid stored in the quartz glass tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yunkai ZHANG, Zhengfa Li, Zhongli Xu, Yonghai Li
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Publication number: 20200022414Abstract: A device is provided for powering an electronic cigarette from a mobile phone. The device includes a body having a mobile phone dock connector, a conversion circuit housed within the body, and a power providing connector, which in some variations comprises a threaded connector. The mobile phone dock connector may extend from the body and may be configured to connect to a power output interface of a mobile phone. The conversion circuit may be housed within the body of the device and coupled to the mobile phone dock connector, and configured to convert, regulate, or otherwise control the voltage, current, and/or combined power. The power providing connector may extend from the housing or be seated within the housing and electronically coupled to the conversion circuit and is configured to supply power to a heating element within an electronic cigarette.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Jordan LEEDS
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Publication number: 20200022415Abstract: A detachable aerosol-generating article is disclosed, the article includes: a cartridge, with a reservoir and a path formed therein; the path formed inside the reservoir and an atomizer, disposed inside the path and detachably connected with the cartridge; the cartridge further includes a first tube and a second tube; the second tube is sleeved on the first tube; the first tube and the second tube are relatively rotatable to each other; and the path is formed inside the first tube; the first tube is bored with a first liquid conductive hole; the second tube is bored with a second liquid conductive hole; when the cartridge and the atomizer are assembled, the first liquid conductive hole is aligned with the second liquid conductive hole, enabling tobacco liquid in the reservoir to flow to the atomizer; when the cartridge and the atomizer are detached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Shenzhen First Union Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yonglu Guo, Xianyong Yin, Yonghai Li, Zhongli Xu
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Publication number: 20200022416Abstract: A vaporizing article, comprises a vaporizer drive circuit; one or more memories configured to store a percentage of at least one constituent in an inhalation media, one or more compensation values for at least one compensation category for the at least one constituent, and instructions; and a control circuit comprising a processor coupled with the one or more memories configured to run the instructions, the instructions configured to cause the processor to: receive a dose target for a constituent; determine whether to perform compensation for an inhalation media dose in order to ensure the dose target is met; when compensation is to be performed, determine the properly compensated inhalation media dose based on an associated compensation value for the constituent; and control the vaporizer drive circuit so as to dispense a compensated dose of the inhalation media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Ramon Alarcon
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Publication number: 20200022417Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The wicking element can include two ends in contact with the reservoir. The cartridge can include an airflow control feature for controlling airflow in the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Adam Bowen, Steven Christensen, Nicholas J. Hatton, Esteban Leon Duque, James Monsees, Christopher J. Rosser, Andrew Stratton
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Publication number: 20200022418Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge is described that is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for maximizing a reservoir volume within the vaporizer cartridge for the containing of vaporizable material thereby increasing the output of vaporized vaporizable material from a compact cartridge configuration. Additionally, associated methods of manufacturing are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher Belisle, Steven Christensen, Eric Johnson, Jason King, James Monsees, Matthew Rios, Bryan White
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Publication number: 20200022419Abstract: A device for storing and vaporizing liquid media can comprise an annular liquid media storage tank and a heater configured to vaporize liquid stored in the annular liquid media storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Ramon Alarcon, Dennis Rasmussen, Alex Tittiger
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Publication number: 20200022420Abstract: A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir, and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Kaveh MEMARI, Adrian BENNETT, Ian MURISON, Stephen MARSH
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Publication number: 20200022421Abstract: A modular brassiere that serves as both a modesty garment and an easily-donned support garment. The modular bra includes an elongated support band that is preferably made of elastic material. Hook-and-loop type of engaging panels are used to secure the band around the user's chest. A separate strap assembly may be added to transfer load to one or more of the user's shoulders. The support band includes a proximal end and a distal end. A pocket is preferably included, proximate the distal end. The user can place one or more fingers into this pocket to assist in faming the device. A grip panel is preferably included as well. The grip panel includes a strap loop which the user can employ to also assist in donning the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Bryan E. Kilbey
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Publication number: 20200022422Abstract: A method for removably attaching a clothing item to a sleeveless dress. The dress wearer has an undergarment with straps. One end of a fastener is coupled to the one end of the, clothing item, the other end of the fastener being coupled to the item strap. The wearer has the option of replacing the clothing item with a different item by removing the fastener end from the strap and the original clothing item.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: DeAnna Clarke
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Publication number: 20200022423Abstract: A brassiere apparatus is disclosed for supporting a user's breasts, the user having an upper torso. The brassiere apparatus can include a support strap and a pair of breast cups connected to the support strap, the breast cups oriented on the support strap to receive respective breasts of the user when the support strap is secured around the user's upper torso. Each breast cup can include an outer layer having an outer perimeter, an inner layer, and a modesty element positioned between the outer and inner layers and positioned to form an annular gap between the modesty element and the outer perimeter of the outer layer. The modesty element can be positioned on the breast cup to cover an apex of a user's breast when the brassiere apparatus is worn by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Jo Webster
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Publication number: 20200022424Abstract: An item of protective apparel can be formed from a compression particulate blocking fabric. The compression particulate blocking fabric may include an outer layer and a particulate blocking layer bonded to the outer layer. The particulate blocking layer is configured to block particulates within a predetermined size range from passing through the particulate blocking layer. The compression particulate blocking fabric may also include an inner layer bonded to the particulate blocking layer opposite to the outer layer. The compression particulate blocking fabric may also provide compression on a body part of a wearer of the item of protective apparel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: AEGIS Fire Gear LLCInventor: Chad Wenzel
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Publication number: 20200022425Abstract: A garment connector includes a connector body, one or more contacts held by the connector body, one or more conductive members held by the connector body and corresponding to the one or more contacts, and a connector fixation member in a sheet-like shape held by the connector body and extending to an exterior of the connector body, the garment connector being attached to a garment by fixing the connector fixation member to the garment at the exterior of the connector body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Osamu HASHIGUCHI, Akihiro MATSUNAGA, Seiya MATSUO
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Publication number: 20200022426Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bottom wear capable of suppressing a situation in which an underwear worn by a wearer is slid in a wearer's stature direction with respect to the wearer's waist portion. The means for achieving the purpose is a bottom wear including a waist-encircling section, wherein a cylindrical part including a cloth of bottom wear and a planar material different from the cloth, or a cylindrical part including a planar material different from the cloth of bottom wear is present at a back portion of the waist-encircling section and inside the bottom wear, the cylindrical part is disposed in such a manner that the axis direction of the cylindrical part is substantially parallel to the waist-encircling direction of the waist-encircling section, the static friction coefficient of the inner surface of a rear portion of the cylindrical part is 0.2 or more and 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Miki Kasabo, Nana Takada, Takako Miyamura
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Publication number: 20200022427Abstract: This clothing body comprises: a cloth portion (11) provided with opening holes (111, 111) for attaching fans (2, 2), a collar air discharge part (112), and sleeve air discharge parts (113, 113); and an expansion restricting means (14) which is provided in the cloth portion (11) in substantially the same position as the opening holes (111, 111) in the direction of length of the cloth portion (11) and is used for restricting the expansion of the cloth portion (11) around the opening holes (111, 111) and bringing the fans (2, 2) into close contact with the body (BD) of the wearer when wearing the clothing body with fans (2, 2) attached to the opening holes (111, 111). Thus, it is possible to provide a clothing body (1) for air-conditioned clothing (100) and air-conditioned clothing (100) such that expansion of the locations where fans (2, 2) are attached can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: SFT LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiroshi ICHIGAYA
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Publication number: 20200022428Abstract: Light emitting devices attached to an item of clothing are illuminated. The light emitting devices are attached to a loom that is terminated by an interface circuit that includes a data storage device (102). Configuration data (1703) is written to the data storage device and the loom is located within an item of clothing. A control unit (1502) is connected to the interface circuit and is configured to supply power and control data to the light emitting devices. Configuration data (1805) from the data storage device is transferred to the control unit, such that the control unit supplies control data to light emitting devices in a form determined by this configuration data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Michael John LYNCH
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Publication number: 20200022429Abstract: Open-palm, fingerless hand protection gloves comprising a dorsal portion, a wrist portion, and at least one finger loop, where the dorsal portion is crisscrossed proximal to the at least one finger loop, are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a dorsal portion of a hand protective glove is not crisscrossed proximal to a finger loop. In some embodiments, a finger loop surrounds multiple fingers. In some embodiments, the hand protection glove may be a sun protection glove where at least the dorsal portion is formed of ultraviolet (UV) protective material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Amy E. Nack
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Publication number: 20200022430Abstract: A cloth structure includes a first weaving layer, a second weaving layer interwoven with the first weaving layer, an intermediate connecting layer located between the first weaving layer and the second weaving layer, and a sun protection layer applied on the first weaving layer. The cloth structure presents a single-cloth fabric. The sun protection layer covers pores of the first weaving layer and forms a first protection layer to filter the smog. The first weaving layer is formed with inverted V-shaped cloth patterns, so that the first weaving layer forms a second protection layer to filter the smog. The intermediate connecting layer forms a third protection layer to filter the smog. The second weaving layer obstructs the thread openings of the first weaving layer and forms a fourth protection layer to filter the smog.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Man-Ching Wang
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Publication number: 20200022431Abstract: A health monitoring garment is provided. The health monitoring garment includes an article of clothing comprising at least one compression section to provide a snug fit against a person wearing the article of clothing and a sensor island. The sensor island includes stretchable circuitry, two or more sensors, one or more power supplies, and optionally one or more wireless communication modules within a self-contained unit. At least one of the sensors comprises a stretchable sensor which may be a respiration sensor. The sensor unit may be provided independent of the health monitoring garment or as a complete system. The sensor island and compression section of the article of clothing also include fasteners of complementary geometries for reversible attachment and disengagement of the sensor island from the compression section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.Inventors: Trang T. Young, Mark C. Cridge, Scott A. Miller, Joshua E. Nieman, Gary N. Cupp, Kristin M. Cable
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Publication number: 20200022432Abstract: A glove with an attached pocket on the dorsal side suitable for securing android or iPhone and small personal items including those in a traditional wallet. Pocket Glove provides a secure carrying device with accessibility for phone usage while contained in the pocket. Glove has options which are for aesthetic purposes, it can be produced as fingerless or with fingers, with palm partially exposed or palm enclosed. Pocket can be used to carry small objects such as a phone, Identification, Credit Cards, Keys, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Sheryl K. Bailey
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Publication number: 20200022433Abstract: Various embodiments described herein illustrate a glove that includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The anterior portion is knitted seamlessly with the posterior portion to define a metacarpal region and a plurality of finger regions extending out from the metacarpal region. A first conductive pad is knitted on the anterior portion of the glove. The first conductive pad is knitted on a distal end portion of a first finger region. A second conductive pad knitted on the posterior portion of the glove. Further, the second conductive pad is knitted on a second finger region. An electronic device is removably attached to the posterior portion and is in electrical communication with the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad. The electronic device is triggered in an instance in which the first conductive pad contacts the second conductive pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Lin LU, Zhenjun ZHANG, Xianwei YAN, Haiming QU, Lori LUO, Mark Lee OBERPRILLER, Jana BACINSKA, Charles Joseph CUNNINGHAM, IV, Shixue YI, Congcong HUO, Jiqing FANG, Tianshi YE, Jing XU, Qiannan WANG, HongJian JIN, Kinvi Jinhui DING
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Publication number: 20200022434Abstract: There is disclosed herein a dressing aid for use on the hand of a user. The dressing aid includes a first segment, a second segment contiguous with the first segment and therewith defining a cavity and an opening thereto, and a collar segment about the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Terrence James ABRAHAM
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Publication number: 20200022435Abstract: A glove for vibration insulation comprising a gripping side and a hand-back side, each side comprises an inner surface and an outer surface; wherein said gripping side comprises a palm covering portion and at least one fmger covering portion; and wherein said finger covering portion comprises a first material with a density of at least 1.5 g/cm3 and an insulation material; and wherein said insulation material is arranged in front of said first material as seen from the outer surface of said gripping surface; and wherein said first material and said insulation material cover at least 20% of the length of said fmger covering portion or wherein the weight of said first material is at least 5 g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Markus Berger
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Publication number: 20200022436Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure than changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and/or side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Michael R. Baron, Karin E. Carter
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Publication number: 20200022437Abstract: A panel covers a release mechanism of a garment and enables the mounting of pouches and equipment thereon. The panel includes a reinforcement structure, a fabric having mounting slots wound over the reinforcement structure, and a securing mechanism that secures the panel to the release mechanism of the garment. Also, a garment may include a built-in panel that covers a release mechanism and enables mounting of pouches and equipment thereon. The garment includes a main garment portion, a release mechanism extending from an open end of the garment, and the built-in panel incorporated into the main garment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Massimo Alexandro Gallo
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Publication number: 20200022438Abstract: Implementations of a hair extension washboard are provided. In some implementations, the hair extension washboard comprises a hair extensions board, a hair clip assembly, and a board support. In some implementations, the hair extension washboard further comprises a hair drying enclosure. In some implementations, the hair extension washboard also comprises surface connectors. In some implementations, a method of using the hair extension washboard comprises positioning the hair extension washboard in a sink or other suitable location, holding hair extensions with the hair extension washboard, and washing, coloring, drying, etc. the hair extensions while held by the hair extension washboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Ashley Davis
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Publication number: 20200022439Abstract: Clusters of artificial lashes are initially formed using, for example, a hot melt method in which artificial hairs secured to one another following exposure to a heat source. Multiple clusters can then be connected to one another to form a lash fusion. For example, a lash fusion could include three clusters that are connected together in a straight line. Multiple lash fusions can be arranged proximate to one another to form a set. In some embodiments, the multiple lash fusions are positioned such that the form of the set matches the curvature of the tightline of an eyelid. An adhesive can then be applied to the top of each lash fusion in the set, which enables an individual to easily apply the set directly to the underside of the individual's natural eyelashes (i.e., near the underside of the eyelid beneath the lash line).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Sahara Lotti
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Publication number: 20200022440Abstract: A face mask component for ears, mouth and chin area and eye area, are formed by three dimensional graphic printing using natural skin tones, shadows and shading, die cut from card stock, with mechanisms formed also of the card stock for holding the same onto a wearer's head. In the embodiment for disguising the ears, a downwardly open slot is formed for sliding over the cartilage holding the actual wearer's ear to his/her head; in the embodiment for a mouth and chin disguise component, a pair of inwardly directed tips, also formed from the card stock holds the same to the nose of the wearer; and in the embodiment for disguising the eye segment of the head, the component is provided with a pair of arms, like the arms of glasses, for holding the same to the temples of the head and over the ears.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Rubie's Masquerade Co., (U.K.) LtdInventor: Raymond Francis Duffy
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Publication number: 20200022441Abstract: The invention is directed to a headwear piece with a body to engage a wearer's head with the headwear in an operative state. First and second accessories are provided and are interchangeably placeable in an opening in a wall on the body to be exposed for viewing in conjunction with another part of the body. The interchangeable accessories may have different appearances and/or functions. The invention is also directed to a method of configuring a headwear piece including the step of directing an accessory into an opening in the body wall, removing the same, and replacing it with another accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Renata KUSMIDER
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Publication number: 20200022442Abstract: A device including a crown or dome section having a proximate upper portion, a proximate lower portion, and a proximate bottom end portion, in which the proximate bottom end portion comprises an interior and outer surface area; a ring segment having a plurality of holes or vent in a mesh pattern that is configured to allow airflow or ventilation; an aperture portion that is configured to be operable for allowing the hair to project out an interior of the crown or dome section to generally prevent hat hair; a hem segment that is configured to be operable for preventing hair from snagging and tangling upon the aperture portion; and an interior padding portion configured to cover and pad the interior surface area of the proximate bottom end portion to provide comfort during wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Andrea L. McBride, Steve C. McBride
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Publication number: 20200022443Abstract: Impact energy absorbing devices, in some embodiments, may be configured as a helmet having suspension elements employing “rate activated tethers” (RATs), a speed-sensitive flexible strapping material. The RATs are configured to suspend a helmet shell on the head of a wearer, so that impact to the helmet causes extension of the RATs. The RATs provide for: (1) steady force over long strokes, and (2) a stroke force that increases with increasing impact velocity. Standard impact testing of a helmeted headform shows that the RAT suspension decreases head accelerations by 50% relative to a standard suspension system. This decrease in head acceleration is expected to lead to a reduced likelihood of brain and head injury. Because the RATs absorb energy during tensile extension, they offer increases in energy absorption efficiency. These RAT suspensions can potentially replace or complement existing helmet pad and suspension systems in military, sports, and industrial safety-wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Eric D. Wetzel, Devon J. Spinelli, Thomas A. J. Plaisted
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Publication number: 20200022444Abstract: Protective clothing and/or equipment may comprise an impact mitigation layer which comprises a plurality of impact mitigation assemblies positioned between an exterior surface and an interior surface. The plurality of impact mitigation assemblies may comprise an impact absorbing array of impact mitigation structures having at least one filament and a lateral support wall or connecting element. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform in a desired and controlled manner, reducing the force received by the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Andre STONE, Anton Perry ALFERNESS, Mike CZERSKI, Jason NEUBAUER, Adam FRANK, Travis GLOVER, Kayla FUKUDA
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Publication number: 20200022445Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a clasp including a top loop having a catch end, a bottom loop coupled to the top loop, the catch end positioned above the bottom loop at a first side of the clasp, and a depression at a second side of the clasp, opposite the first side, a thinnest part of the second side of the clasp being formed by the depression.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Robbin Lacy, Joey Fallon, Russell Hodgdon, Joseph Zachariasen
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Publication number: 20200022446Abstract: This disclosure provides a sleek shoe insert sized and shaped to fit into any shoe, including elegant, stylish, or casual shoes such as high heels, slip-on booties, booties, sandals, wedges, heels with open sides, closed heels, boat shoes, and the like. The shoe insert is inconspicuous and absorbs odor and moisture, while leaving no scent or a fresh scent. The shoe insert comprises a first layer comprising a breathable fabric, a second layer comprising air-laid paper, and a third layer comprising polyethylene film. An adhesive is on the underside of the polyethylene film. On the top of the first layer is a combination of essential oils for eliminating or reducing bacteria or odor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Catherine Rogers
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Publication number: 20200022447Abstract: A knitted component may include a base portion formed with a plurality of courses extending generally in a course-wise direction of the knitted component. A tubular knit structure of the knitted component may form a raised structure located on a first side of the base portion, where the raised structure includes a plurality of uninterrupted consecutive loops of a first course. The first course of the raised structure may be angled at least 5 degrees relative to the course-wise direction of the knitted component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Dalton T. Durrell, Weibing Gong
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Publication number: 20200022448Abstract: In an information processing system comprising footwear and an information processing device, the footwear is provided with a sensor to detect a motion of the footwear, the information processing system includes: a detection unit configured to detect the motion of the footwear on the basis of a temporal change of the sensing data; and a generation unit configured to generate space information to be provided to a user wearing the footwear according to the motion detected by the detection unit; and the information processing device is provided with an output unit configured to output the space information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: NO NEW FOLK STUDIO INC.Inventors: Yuya KIKUKAWA, Takaharu KANAI
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Publication number: 20200022449Abstract: A senor insert for a shoe includes a flexible planar portion having a shape of an inner sole for a shoe. The flexible planar portion includes a central layer containing a plurality of pressure sensors for sensing the pressure applied by the foot and electrical connections to the sensors; a lower layer having a lower face arranged to face the sole of a shoe and having a first coefficient of friction; and an upper layer having an upper face via which a foot is arranged to impact the insert and having a second coefficient of friction which is lower than the first coefficient of friction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Jason Roberts, Grant Trewartha, Haim Geva, Giles Tongue, Kemal Dervish