Patents Issued in March 17, 2020
  • Patent number: 10588361
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are adjustable closure system comprises a first flap configured to extend inwardly from a first side of a wearer, a second flap configured to extend inwardly from a second side of the wearer, and an adjustable suspension strap. The first flap may comprise a plurality of first fasteners. The second flap may comprise a plurality of second fasteners. The adjustable suspension strap may comprise a third fastener. The adjustable suspension strap is configured to be secured to the first flap, the second flap, or both the first flap and the second flap. Also disclosed herein are protective garments such as aprons comprising the adjustable closure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Crystal Ketterhagen
  • Patent number: 10588362
    Abstract: One embodiment of a garment convertible to shoulder bag of the type comprising two separating zippers extending in an open fashion vertically along each side of the garment such as to form the bag compartment when the garment is folded and zipped at the sides. The garment further comprising an upper back panel (48) connected to the garment at the back neckline (42), shoulders (12) and back armholes (44). A stitch is applied horizontally through the upper back panel (48) and the garment upper back (52) and through a set of D-rings (66) and a reinforcement strap (68) positioned in between. The horizontal back panel stitch (46) allows for the formation of a straight bag opening edge (76) when the panel is flipped over the neckline towards the garment's front. A removable bag strap (32) is housed within loops on the inside of the garment and the garment's hem is elongated such as to form the bag closing flap (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Doina Alexei
  • Patent number: 10588363
    Abstract: Embodiments of a glove including a cut out portion and a reinforcing panel are described herein. In many embodiments, a glove comprises a glove body with a dorsal side, a palmar side, a plurality of finger portions, a thumb portion, and a wrist portion. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of a palm portion adjacent the wrist portion of the glove body. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body. Other embodiments are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 10588364
    Abstract: A glove device configured for one-handed engagement of a plurality of fingers of a user. The glove has a body having a plurality of covering sections extending from a first end to distal ends of the covering sections. Each covering section is configured for insertion of a finger of a user therein. The plurality of covering sections define members which elevate the first end of the glove above a support surface for distal ends of the covering sections. The glove device can be formed in stacks of adjacent glove device bodies where each has covering sections engaged within the axial cavities of another of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Adam Walker
  • Patent number: 10588365
    Abstract: A hem insert is adapted for forming an inwardly or outwardly-turned cuff in a garment. The hem insert comprises an elongated flexible strip having opposing ends and opposing longitudinal straight edges. The hem insert is adapted for insertion into a sewn circumferential hem of the garment, and the hem subsequently folded by a wearer to form the cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Marcia Weinbach Miktuk
  • Patent number: 10588366
    Abstract: A vent structure and a method of forming a vent from a vent structure are described herein. The vent structure includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member, and a set of ribs extending between the first elongate member and the second elongate member. The first elongate member is configured to be attached to a first side of an opening formed in an article of apparel and the second elongate member is configured to be attached to a second side of the opening, the second side being opposite the first side. Collectively, the first elongate member, second elongate member, and the set of ribs bias the first side and the second side to an open configuration that exposes and expands the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Nick Cienski, Alan Guyan, Matthew Re
  • Patent number: 10588367
    Abstract: A rope belt for securing a garment on the body of a wearer and optionally, for providing a utility to the wearer of always having a rope and buckle for various applications, may have a buckle having a plurality of holes for receiving a rope, and at least one rope having, at least, a first end of the rope passing through at least one of the plurality of holes on the buckle and further forming loop for hooking onto the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Andrei Nikolayevich Alekseev
  • Patent number: 10588368
    Abstract: A sports garment comprising a pair of shoulder straps (2). Each shoulder strap has a multi-layer construction and at least one of the layers in the multi-layer construction has a plurality of holes formed therein. The holes are spaced from one another along the length of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Karen Flockton, Ben Hardman, Tim Sharpe, Neil Irvine
  • Patent number: 10588369
    Abstract: This disclosure addresses a problem in relation to the environmental destruction that excessive apparel production can produce. In various embodiments, existing textile products are deconstructed into pieces of fabric and then reassembled into apparel in a manner that creates minimal or zero waste. In some embodiments, the fabric pieces will be positioned inside of one or more pattern pieces so as to completely cover each one without overlapping its border. The positioned pieces will be treated with an adhesive and then have a paper layer adhered to it to hold the positioned fabric pieces in place while they are stitched together. Then, the resulting sandwich will be soaked to remove the paper and dissolve the adhesive. The resulting unified fabric component will then be available to be stitched together with other similarly formed fabric components to form a garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University
    Inventors: Mary Susan Ruppert-Stroescu, Elizabeth Schrantz, Carissa Elizabeth Gabilheri, Lynae Jonice Dowdell
  • Patent number: 10588370
    Abstract: A reversible cover apparatus comprises a cover portion having an opening configured for receiving an object to cover the object and a pouch portion coupled to the cover portion, the pouch portion having an opening for receiving the cover portion. The reversible cover apparatus is reversible between: a first position as a covering for an object wherein the pouch portion is disposed in the cover portion and the cover portion opening can receive an object to cover the object; and a reversed, second position, wherein the cover portion is disposed within the pouch portion through the pouch portion opening and an outer surface of the pouch portion provides an external appearance of a desired item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Paleno
  • Patent number: 10588371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light apparatus for headwear including an at least partially hollow, elongate housing for mounting to the headwear, at least one light located inside the elongate housing that is visible from the outside of the elongate housing, and at least one battery for powering the at least one light, such that when the light apparatus is mounted to the headwear, an orientation of the headwear can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Benjamin Robert Grant-Drew
  • Patent number: 10588372
    Abstract: A multilayered floatable universal shock absorption system of safety helmet includes a main shell body, a subsidiary shell body, an elastic structure body floatably enclosed between the main shell body and the subsidiary shell body and a filling body. The upper and lower sections of the elastic structure body are respectively formed with multiple assembling sections and the main and subsidiary shell bodies are formed with multiple pivotal connection sections floatably correspondingly assembled with the assembling sections. An anchor unit is at least locally positioned between the assembling sections (or the main shell body and subsidiary shell body) in adjacency to each other. The filling body is bonded with the subsidiary shell body to form an integrated form. The structural strength of the entire assembly is enhanced to achieve multiple floatable universal cushioning, rotational torque absorption and external impact force transmission effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Chang-Hsien Ho
  • Patent number: 10588373
    Abstract: A protective helmet for the head of a human being includes an outer protective shell and an inner support structure that includes a headband defining a head-accommodating opening as well as a upper head support; on the headband, the support structure has a forehead-accommodating side and a side accommodating the back of the head; the support structure is secured to the protective shell using at least one force-transmitting connector. A longitudinal adjuster which is arranged between the protective shell and the support structure allows the protective shell to be adjusted relative to the support structure in the direction of the forehead-accommodating side or in the direction of the side accommodating the back of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rosenbauer International AG
    Inventor: Peter Staudinger
  • Patent number: 10588374
    Abstract: A helmet harness with a lace tightening system is disclosed. The helmet harness is configured to be secured to the inside of a helmet shell. The harness includes a lace tensioning system and lace guides for distributing forces arising from tension in the laces to provide a secure and comfortable and adjustable fit. An inner frame and an outer frame are connected by cam slides at their extremities to even out tension applied circumferentially and tension applied over wearer's head, and to absorb rotational forces applied to a helmet shell in which the harness is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Brad W. Maloney
  • Patent number: 10588375
    Abstract: A structure for use in a compressible resilient pad. The structure contains both axially elastomeric yarns and relatively inelastic yarns in various patterns. The structure has a high degree of both compressibility under an applied normal load and excellent recovery (resiliency or spring back) upon removal of that load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: Robert A. Hansen, Bjorn Rydin, Glenn Kornett
  • Patent number: 10588376
    Abstract: A sandal strap reinforcement apparatus which is incorporated into a sandal having a multi-hardness midsole to reinforce the opening around the straps. The apparatus may be made of a molded material, fabric, tape, an o-ring, cord, or the same material as the harder layer. The apparatus is molded into the midsole and serves to protect the hole or slot from damage from a strap inserted through the hole or slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU COLORTECH NEW MATERIALS CO. LTD
    Inventors: Hongling Li, David K. Smith
  • Patent number: 10588377
    Abstract: An insert for vapor-permeable and waterproof soles, which has a stratified and cohesive monolithic sheet-like structure, which includes a plurality of functional layers made of a polymeric material that is impermeable to water in the liquid state and permeable to water vapor. At least one functional portion of the insert for soles has such a thickness as to give it a penetration resistance of more than approximately 10 N, assessed according to the method presented in chapter 5.8.2 of the ISO 20344-2004 standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: GEOX S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Polegato Moretti
  • Patent number: 10588378
    Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper, a midsole, a lateral stabilizing rail, and a medial stabilizing rail. The lateral stabilizing rail may be coupled to the upper and the midsole and extend from a forefoot portion of the article of footwear to a heel portion of the article of footwear. The medial stabilizing rail may be coupled to the upper and the midsole and extend from the forefoot portion of the article of footwear to the heel portion of the article of footwear. The lateral stabilizing rail and the medial stabilizing rail may be separate pieces capable deforming independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Nicholas Allen Groeneweg, Matteo Padovani
  • Patent number: 10588379
    Abstract: A shoe having a sole connected with a shoe upper part. The sole includes: a first sole part having a ground plate, wherein a plurality of first damping elements which extend in a direction of loading are integrally shaped at the ground plate, a second sole part having a cover plate, wherein a plurality of second damping elements which extend in the direction of loading are integrally shaped at the cover plate, a connection part which includes a plurality of interconnected plugin connections. Each plug-in connection has a first plug connector extending downwards in the direction of loading and a second plug connector extending upwards in the direction of loading. The first plug connection frictionally engages into the hollow-cylindrical section of the first damping element and wherein the second plug connection frictionally engages into the hollow-cylindrical section of the second damping element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: PUMA SE
    Inventor: Reinhold Sussmann
  • Patent number: 10588380
    Abstract: An upper may include a reinforced panel. The panel may comprise a carrier, inner reinforcing strips and outer reinforcing strips. The inner and outer reinforcing strips may be respectively bonded to interior and exterior faces of the carrier. Each of the inner reinforcing strips may be approximately parallel to at least one adjacent inner reinforcing strip and separated from that at least one adjacent inner reinforcing strip by one or more unreinforced portions of the carrier interior face. Each of the outer reinforcing strips may be approximately parallel to at least one adjacent outer reinforcing strip and separated from that at least one adjacent outer reinforcing strip by one or more unreinforced portions of the carrier exterior face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Denis Dekovic
  • Patent number: 10588381
    Abstract: An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The article of footwear includes an upper and an internal harness disposed within the upper. The upper has a midfoot region, a forefoot region, a medial side, a lateral side, and an opening configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The harness extends between the midfoot region and the forefoot region, and may include a medial panel and a lateral panel. The medial panel and the lateral panel are coupled to the upper and movably coupled to each other. Moving the lateral panel and the medial panel together applies a compressive force to the foot of a wearer to secure the foot of the wearer in the upper. Consequently, the internal harness prevents the foot of a wearer from shifting or translating in the upper, such as during athletic activity like cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: David Dombrow, Evan Caruso
  • Patent number: 10588382
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure. A set of tensioning members extend over the upper and into channels formed in the sole structure. The tensioning members travel through the channels and exit a rear opening of the sole structure where they may be tensioned using a manual or automatic tensioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Rushbrook
  • Patent number: 10588383
    Abstract: Provided is a buckle including a plug and a socket. The plug includes a pair of leg portions, each of which is provided with an engaging portion, and outer and inner leg pieces extending while opposing each other. In the vicinity of a distal end portion of the leg portion, the outer and inner leg pieces are connected to each other by a distal end connection portion. On a base end portion of the leg portion, the outer and inner leg pieces are connected to each other by an arm portion. Opposing arm distal end portions of the arm portions are formed to define a slit having a predetermined space between the leg portions. The opposing arm distal end portions are connected to guide portions extending in a protruding direction of the leg portions. The pair of leg portions is provided to be swingable across the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventor: Madoka Nanbu
  • Patent number: 10588384
    Abstract: Device for adjusting the length of a bracelet, including at least one adjusting link element (23) mounted with the ability to rotate about a first axis (A1), the adjusting link element (23) being connected to an end link element (25) of a bracelet by a connecting pin (26), so that the end link element (25) can occupy two positions, each of these two positions respectively corresponding to a short and long configuration of the length of the bracelet, and wherein the bracelet length adjustment device includes an elastic fastening device so as to elastically fasten together the at least one adjusting link element (23) and the end link element (25) in the short configuration, in which configuration the elastic fastening device is arranged around a third axis (A3) that is not aligned with the first axis (A1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventor: Pedro Manuel Dos Santos Pedrosa
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    Patent number: 10588385
    Abstract: A tag includes a plate-shaped element and a covering part. The plate-shaped element has a central portion and a peripheral edge, the covering part being superimposed on the plate-shaped element to match at least part of the peripheral edge. The peripheral edge has at least one housing seat of a portion of the covering part. Moreover, the covering part is superimposed to the plate-shaped element at least at said housing seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Alessandro Borgese
  • Patent number: 10588386
    Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative piece comprising a plurality of stones and a device for fixing the stones relative to each other, the fixing device comprises a single base made of a first material which makes it possible to attach all the stones relative to each other by one of their faces, the kites of stones are mounted edge to edge relative to each other so that said single base is masked, characterised in that the first material is an at least partially amorphous alloy. The invention likewise relates to the method for manufacturing such a piece. The invention relates to the field of jewellery, gemstone articles or timepieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Omega S.A.
    Inventors: Stephane Lauper, Gregory Kissling, Yves Winkler, Alban Dubach, Stewes Bourban, Lionel Blaser
  • Patent number: 10588387
    Abstract: A walking cane with enhanced security features designed for use by a user to facilitate walking on a ground surface is provided. The walking cane includes a housing having a tubular member with a front face, a rear face and a pair of side faces, a handle coupled to the rear face of the housing, and a camera disposed within the internal cavity of the housing and having a lens that protrudes out the front face of the tubular member. The handle is grasped by the user to facilitate walking on the ground surface while the camera activates to simultaneously generate video of the surrounding area of the cane for a later retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventors: Don W Lee, Sung Lee Fortney
  • Patent number: 10588388
    Abstract: A soft sided container with a wheel assembly securable to the sidewalls of the container. The wheel assembly is formed from a cage bearing rotatably coupled to a hub. The hub, formed integral with a base plate, engages an internally positioned mounting plate, eliminating the need for a cross axle. The use of a large hub limits rotation to an outer circumference of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Kabalin
  • Patent number: 10588389
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present specification discloses a multi-component eyelash case for the safe keeping and storage of false eyelashes and/or eyelash extensions. In one embodiment, the eyelash case includes a sleeve, a drawer having eyelash mounts therein and a biasing mechanism whereby the mechanism provides biasing of the drawer into a drawer compartment when elements of the biasing mechanism are brought to within a biasing proximity of each other, thus securing the drawer and preventing its unintended opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Baddie B Lashes, LLC
    Inventors: Jennifer Ruiz, Emmanuel Santana
  • Patent number: 10588390
    Abstract: The magnetically-attached carrying bag case is a colonnade that is adapted for use with luggage. The magnetically-attached carry bag case comprises a plurality of riser mechanisms that are attached to the luggage such that the luggage is raised off of a supporting surface. The purpose of the magnetically-attached carrying bag case is to raise the luggage above any dirt or liquids that may have accumulated on the supporting surface. The plurality of riser mechanisms are magnetically-attached in a detachable manner to the luggage. In a second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the magnetically-attached carrying bag case further comprises a lamp that attaches to the luggage in a manner similar to the plurality of riser mechanisms. The lamp lights the interior of the luggage. The magnetically-attached carrying bag case comprises a plurality of riser mechanisms and a lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Lissa Pichardo
  • Patent number: 10588391
    Abstract: In a hair styling device (20), a light emitting diode (33) is configured to deliver optical energy to hair, wherein an energy fluence of the optical energy is between 0.5 and 9 J/cm2, and more preferably between 1 and 5 J/cm2. The light emitting diode (33) is pulse-driven, and a pulse width of the optical energy is at least 50 ms. An output wavelength of the optical energy may be between 400 and 900 nm. The pulse width of the optical energy is preferably between 50 and 300 ms. The hair styling device (20) may comprise an optical shield (32) configured to block stray light during light exposure of the hair. An inner surface of the optical shield (32) may be reflective and/or may have a parabolic shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Jonathan Alambra Palero, Marco Baragona, Babu Varghese, Tim Tielemans, Johan Lub, Wouter Hendrik Cornelis Spoorendonk
  • Patent number: 10588392
    Abstract: The novel detangling innovations disclosed include a detangling device comprising a handle having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a plurality of arced tines. The plurality of arced tines are connected to the lower portion of the handle along a first periphery extending around the lower portion of the handle. The arced tines arc inwardly with respect to a center of the lower portion of the handle. An arced tine comprises an arced flexible member; a base situated at a proximal end of the arced flexible member, and a tip. The base is connected to the lower portion of the handle. The tip is situated at a distal end of the arced flexible member. The arced flexible member has an elongated arced profile between the base and the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Knotty Tamer LLC
    Inventor: Patricia Ann Louise Scribner
  • Patent number: 10588393
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact container incorporating a rod-shaped cosmetic container and, more particularly, to a compact container incorporating a rod-shaped cosmetic container, the compact container having a rod-shaped cosmetic container incorporated in a hinge portion thereof to be stored/used such that the compact container and the rod-shaped cosmetic container can be carried and used together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTD
    Inventor: Do Hoon Lee
  • Patent number: 10588394
    Abstract: Cosmetic applicator comprising an application member having a base fixed to a support, this base extending along a longitudinal axis of the support, and an applicator part connected to the base, the applicator comprising a constraint element (30) attached to the application member and at least partially in contact with the latter, the constraint element (30) constraining the application member in such a way that the applicator part extends at least partially obliquely with respect to the axis of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pauline Prade, Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier
  • Patent number: 10588395
    Abstract: A novel application apparatus for the proper application of makeup, including mascara, eyeliner, eye glitter, costume or stage makeup, lipstick and nail polish, and other facial makeup products, along with the proper application of adhesive for false eyelashes, among other uses. The instant disclosure relates to methods for using the apparatus for applying the makeup as set forth herein, along with a novel packaging device for the application apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Catherine Kiszkan
  • Patent number: 10588396
    Abstract: There is provided a sports hydration apparatus comprising: electric componentry housing; an annulus rotatably coupled to the housing, the annulus defining peripheral exterior threading for engaging a threaded opening of a bladder such that the annulus can rotate relative to the housing to screwably engage the threaded opening and wherein the housing and annulus cooperate to seal the threaded opening when the annulus is screwed in; hydration hosing transitioning through the housing in a fluidtight manner, the hosing comprising an interior inlet hose portion which reaches within the bladder for drawing fluid and an exterior outlet hose; a mouthpiece and wherein the outlet hose reaches the mouthpiece; an electric pump coupled to the hydration hosing to pump fluid through the hosing; wherein the housing houses electric componentry comprising: a wireless receiver coupled to the pump and configured for receiving wireless instructions from a dispensing controller device to operate the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Rick Soley
  • Patent number: 10588397
    Abstract: A toothbrush comprising a bristle having a cross-sectional profile with a major axis and a minor axis. In one embodiment, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a head; a handle; and at least one bristle extending from a face of the head, the bristle having a longitudinal axis and a transverse cross-sectional profile having a major axis and a minor axis, the major axis being longer than the minor axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Mintel, Douglas Hohlbein
  • Patent number: 10588398
    Abstract: In some embodiments an oral care implement herein may be embodied as a toothbrush having a head disposed at a distal end of a handle. The head may include a fixed bristle support and at least two movable bristle supports, movable relative to the fixed bristle support and relative to each other. An actuator is disposed to actuate the movable bristle supports between a brushing position in which bristles on the fixed bristle support and the movable bristle supports are substantially parallel and an interdental cleaning position in which the movable bristle supports are moved relative to each other such that the bristles on the movable bristle supports are angled toward each other. In the interdental cleaning position, the bristles may form a point or similar bristle tip, which may be useful for interdental cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Douglas Hohlbein, Kenneth Waguespack, Anthony Baxter
  • Patent number: 10588399
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system of a dental cleaning appliance includes a pump for drawing a working fluid through a fluid inlet, a hydraulic actuator for receiving working fluid from the pump, a drive for actuating the pump, and a nozzle having a fluid outlet for ejecting working fluid from the appliance. The drive includes a motor and a control circuit for operating the motor. The control circuit is configured to detect stalling of the motor in response to the load applied to the pump by the pressurized working fluid stored in the accumulator, and to deactivate the motor when stalling of the motor has been detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Robert Stefan Wronski, Martin Szymon Gutkowski, Alexander David May
  • Patent number: 10588400
    Abstract: A system to promote optimum performance of a personal care appliance is provided including: a personal care appliance having an appliance status; and a client device, in communication with the appliance, including circuitry configured to compare the appliance status with the protocol for using the appliance, control display of an indicator based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Scott Straka, Daniel Bayeh, Jeffrey Kissinger
  • Patent number: 10588401
    Abstract: A height-adjustable multifunctional table includes a base, at least two independent and height-adjustable table legs, a retaining frame, a tabletop, a power adapter, a controller, and a hand controller. Through the wireless connection between the hand controller and the controller, the controller is used to control a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism drives a movable inner tube to move up and down so as to adjust the height of a tabletop. The user only needs to control the hand controller to adjust the height of the tabletop. The height adjustment is easy and more convenient and saves time and labour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: DONG GUAN SONG WEI ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weilin Lu
  • Patent number: 10588402
    Abstract: A portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer preferably includes an arm rest assembly, a desktop assembly, a column assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly is attached to a bottom of the column assembly. The arm rest assembly is attached to a top of the column assembly. The desktop assembly is moveably retained by the arm rest assembly. The collapsible writing desk may rest on the base assembly, or rest on an end of the desktop assembly and an edge of the column assembly. A retractable handle may be extended to carry the portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer like a suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Arie Berkovitz
  • Patent number: 10588403
    Abstract: A desk within a work surface or table such that the desk can be raised and lowered to any desired position in relation to the work surface using an actuator that controls the use of telescoping legs or rods. During the process of returning the desk back to its original flush, or in horizontal seamless alignment with, the rest of the work surface, a knee action safety device co-acts, or in combination, with a gas spring is used for controlling the lowering of the desk and creating a virtually weightless of desk during final descent; thus, eliminating the possibility of a person's limb or hand being crushed or severely injured, even if these are providing obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony A. Paul, Joseph G. Paul
  • Patent number: 10588404
    Abstract: Foldable storage compartment having front and rear panels that are traversable closer to or further away from each other is disclosed. Left and right side collapsible panels may be attached to the front and rear panels. The shelves of the foldable storage compartment may be interlinked with each other by way of a vertical linkage rod and connected to the front panel with a front panel linkage so that traversal of the front and rear panels closer to or further away from each other will also collapse and erect the shelves simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Kelvin Ng
  • Patent number: 10588405
    Abstract: A wardrobe includes a rear wall, a sidewall, and a door pivotally attached to the sidewall defining an enclosure. An articulating hanger mechanism includes a support arm pivotally attached to the sidewall, and a link device pivotally attached to the door and to the support arm. Hanger arms pivotally attached to the support arm have stowed positions at which they extend along two opposite sides of the support arm. Coupling links are pivotally attached to the hanger arms for pivoting the hanger arms from the stowed positions to deployed positions at which the hanger arms extend outward from the support arm to support a garment. Upon user action pivoting the door from the closed position, the link device automatically pivots the support arm outward from the enclosure and the coupling links pivot the hanger arms from the stowed positions to the deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Umesh B. Shingne, Ian L. Frost, Deepak Chandra Kokkalla
  • Patent number: 10588406
    Abstract: A product holder system is configured to be removably secured to a surface of a component. The system may include a bracket including a main beam and at least one securing mount, and at least one product holder removably and adjustably secured to the main beam. The product holder is configured to removably retain a product. At least one securing assembly is connected to the securing mount(s). The securing assembly is configured to removably secure the product holder system to the surface of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: ISEE STORE INNOVATIONS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark Schaefer, Steven Allen Brenner, Joseph Vonder Haar, Emad Ayad
  • Patent number: 10588407
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wall-mounted cabinet having a block-shaped cabinet carcass, the open front side of which can be closed with at least one cabinet door that is hinged to the cabinet carcass and is flush with the outer sides of the vertical side walls and of the horizontal top wall of the cabinet carcass in the closed position of the cabinet door, in particular a wall-mounted kitchen cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: FORM ORANGE PRODUKTENTWICKLUNG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Held
  • Patent number: 10588408
    Abstract: A seating assembly having a bench configuration and a table configuration. The seating assembly comprises a bench having a seat with two rear legs that extend above the seat and a backrest mounted onto a spaced-apart pair of bases that are mounted on respective ones of the rear legs. Each rear leg includes a recess configured to receive a portion of one of the bases to support the backrest in the bench configuration. A pair of mounting posts are installed adjacent to the rear legs to hold respective ones of the bases and further include pivot pins extending through holes on each mounting post and extending through holes on one of each of the pair of bases. The backrest and bases can rotate about the pivot pin to switch between the bench configuration and the table configuration. Two seating assemblies may be combined to form a full-sized table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Eddie Alexander Meeks
  • Patent number: 10588409
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly is applicable to a carried object. The carried object has a first side and a second side, and includes a front part and a rear part. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a bracket, a second rail and a supporting member. The bracket is attached to the first rail. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The second rail is configured to be connected to the first side of the rear part of the carried object. The supporting member is arranged on the bracket. When the second rail is located at a predetermined position relative to the first rail, the supporting member is configured to support the front part of the carried object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Mei-Zuo Guo, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10588410
    Abstract: A drawer system including: a drawer cabinet and a drawer mounted in said cabinet for forward and backward travel relative thereto; said cabinet having two opposed spaced apart side walls and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side wall and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; said drawer having two opposed spaced apart side panels and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side panel and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; and a runner mounted on said lower cabinet wheels of each side wall for forward and backward travel relative to said cabinet via a first track and each runner including a second track engaged by said spaced apart lower drawer wheels for forward and backward travel for said drawer relative to said runner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Shane Miles