Patents Issued in July 29, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210227890
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, and an electronic atomizing device. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge a power supply device, and a detection module connected with the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. By implementing the disclosure, during storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: SHENZHEN SMOORE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Kui LI
  • Publication number: 20210227891
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device having a function of estimating battery life, the aerosol generating device including a heater configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating substance; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a counter configured to count the number of usage times the aerosol generating device is used by a user, and a controller configured to control power supplied to the heater, wherein the controller estimates a remaining life of the battery based on at least two from among an initial output voltage of the battery, an output voltage of the battery dropped as the aerosol generating device is used for a counted number of usage times, and the counted number of usage times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jae Min LEE
  • Publication number: 20210227892
    Abstract: An aerosol provision device is configured to receive a plurality of aerosolizable materials. The aerosol provision device is configured to recognize an identity and a position of the aerosolizable materials received in the device and transmit data indicating the identity and the position of the aerosolizable materials received in the device to a communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas David LEAH, Bryan ALLBUTT, Lisa HARVEY
  • Publication number: 20210227893
    Abstract: A charging device for an electronic cigarette system is provided. The electronic cigarette system includes a smoking device. The smoking device includes a heating member. The charging device includes a housing and a cleaning device located in the housing. The housing is provided with a hollow chamber configured for receiving the smoking device and an accommodation cavity configured for installing the cleaning device. The accommodation cavity is in communication with the hollow chamber. When the smoking device is placed into the hollow chamber, the cleaning device in the accommodation cavity is configured to contact with the heating member of the smoking device and clean the heating member. The charging device is convenient for the user to carry the cleaning device and clean the heating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: CHANGZHOU PATENT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Weihua QIU, Xiaoqi XU
  • Publication number: 20210227894
    Abstract: An undergarment that includes a waistband, lower torso covering portion, leg holes, and ring. The lower torso covering portion includes a first protecting portion, second protecting portion, and third protecting portion. The waistband is affixed to the lower torso covering portion. The leg holes are positioned on the lower torso covering portion opposite the waistband. The ring is circumferentially affixed to an inner surface of the waistband. The ring includes a cling material that produces an electrostatic force that demountably affixes the waistband to an epithelial surface when the undergarment is worn. The cling material includes a silica gel and curing agent (e.g., phenolic resin, acid anhydride, carboxylic acid, and a polyamine) The ring can include a plurality of iconic indicia laterally positioned proximate to each other. The ring is affixed to the lower torso covering portion via threading and/or adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jamar K. Tyler
  • Publication number: 20210227895
    Abstract: A medicinal pair of underwear is configured to reduce pressure exerted against a women's body to reduce or remove pain caused by underwear due to nerve pain in the abdomen, thigh, genital area, or hip crease. The underwear includes a front waistband that is connected to a front portion of the underwear via stitching, and a rear waistband that is connected to the rear waistband via stitching. The stitching for the front and rear waistbands do not engage, that is, there is a gap present between the stitching for the rear waistband and the front waistband to reduce the amount of pressure exerted while the medicinal underwear is worn. The collective structural features provide a loose-fitting medicinal pair of underwear that, when worn, stays in place and can be utilized by women who are experiencing nerve pain around the genital and thigh areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Holly Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210227896
    Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive objects including illuminated surfaces are provided. An interactive object includes a flexible substrate comprising a soft material that is non-transmissive to light. The interactive object includes a plurality of holes extending from an inside surface of the flexible substrate to an outside surface of the flexible substrate to form a light-transmissive pattern at one or more locations of the flexible substrate. An illuminated surface is positioned adjacent to the inside surface of the flexible substrate with its front surface extending along at least a portion of the inside surface of the flexible substrate at the one or more locations including the plurality of holes. The interactive object includes one or more electronic components electrically coupled to the illuminated surface to control the illuminated surface to provide a visual output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Zarich, Tong Wu, Bryan Allen, Brendon Beardsley, Adam Bernstein
  • Publication number: 20210227897
    Abstract: A breast nursing tent including a main portion and a pair of nylon strips. The main body covers the chest of a user. The pair of nylon strips extend from the main portion and releasably secure the main portion to the chest of the user. The main portion includes an endless metal band, a fabric, a straight metal band and pair of clips. The fabric is bound by the endless metal band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kealy Hawk
  • Publication number: 20210227898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a swimsuit that is made of a stretchable fabric and covers at least a portion of the thighs and the hips when worn, wherein two or more band-like tightening portions are arranged so as to extend in the body length direction from each of the left and right hips to the corresponding thigh such that the tightening portions intersect each other, and the intersection of the two or more band-like tightening portions is located between the top of the hip and proximal ? of the hamstrings. Thus, a swimsuit is provided that can stabilize the posture in water and support the movements of the hamstrings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Hiroyuki TANAKA, Ai SHIRAMOTO, Hiromi YOSHII, Kenji OTAKE, Miyoko KAMEI, Shinji TOMIMURA
  • Publication number: 20210227899
    Abstract: To provide a body protection product such as a wetsuit that does not require a troublesome and time-consuming step such as machine sewing does not cause discomfort for the wearer, and does not result in a loss to the degree of freedom in terms of design. A wetsuit (10), in which a highly stretchable and elastic sheet-shaped fabric is draped to match the concave and convex features of the body shape off a wearer and a plurality of fabric pieces (11) are prepared, an adhesive (3) is applied to the draping surfaces of the fabric pieces (11), and the draping surfaces are then pressed against each other and joined without stitching, whereby a three-dimensional clothing base (1) is formed. Next, an adhesive (4) is applied to the surface of the clothing base and stretching is performed, whereby the surface of the clothing base is covered by a stretchable covering material (2) formed to match the shape of the clothing base (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Yuji Oku, Katsushige Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20210227900
    Abstract: A combined upper torso covering having a hydration assembly secured thereto which includes a camelback to provide a hydration source for users of the arrangement. In one embodiment the upper torso covering is an athletic chest protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Lee Vincent
  • Publication number: 20210227901
    Abstract: A wearable support device for use with heavy clothing is disclosed. The device relieves the shoulders and back of weight by transferring the weight to the waist and hips of the users. The device comprises a frame attached to a waistband. The heavy clothing is worn over the device in a normal fashion. The clothing rests on the frame which, by its construction and by virtue of being rigid and positioned off the torso, transfers the weight to the waistband. An optional cushion is contemplated. Weight supporting posts attached to the waistband are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Terry A. Hubbard
  • Publication number: 20210227902
    Abstract: A glove that includes at least a frontal first section and a dorsal second section, joined to each other so as to wrap and receive a hand, that are formed by at least a first synthetic lining material comprising at least a first thermoplastic resin. The glove includes at least a functional element formed by a second synthetic material that includes a second thermoplastic resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: ABE SPORT GROUP S.r.l.
    Inventor: Remigio BERLESE
  • Publication number: 20210227903
    Abstract: An wearable airfoil garment having one or more stretchable suspension lines disposed on the garment between one or more of the following combinations of proximate locations: the wrist and the shoulder, the back of the ankle and the back of the leg (upper portion of the adductor longus), and along a location on the back of the arm and a location on the torso. For each stretchable suspension line, a flexible and stretchable cloth material is attached to and forming a portion of the garment. The flexible and stretchable cloth material is attached to the stretchable suspension line, forming a draped and collapsible airfoil. The one or more stretchable suspension lines forms a cusp shape, whereby a trailing edge is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Joao M P Correla Neves
  • Publication number: 20210227904
    Abstract: A wearable arm airfoil garment for reducing the cyclist aerodynamic drag. The wearable arm airfoil includes a front bluff elastic band having ends connected at two anchors, with a first anchor located proximate to the wrist, and a second anchor located proximate to the shoulder. The front bluff elastic band stretches along the radius bone and the humerus bone, between the two anchors. The airfoil also is a stretchable garment material, the garment material wrapping around the arm and over the band from wrist to shoulder, with a body conformable stretchable bodice. In one example, the arm airfoil includes a shirt torso airfoil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Joao M P Correla Neves
  • Publication number: 20210227905
    Abstract: A heat shielding sleeve defining a limb placement zone and including an installed position encapsulating a user's limb and an uninstalled position removed from a user's limb. The heat shielding sleeve further comprises an elastic or semi-elastic outer layer operably configured to enclose a user's leg and a secondary layer defined by a plurality of raised members wherein the secondary layer and the plurality of raised members are comprised of a thermally insulating material. The secondary layer further defines a plurality of exhaust apertures designed to provide thermal venting of the user's skin. The heat shielding sleeve is designed to protect motorcycle riders' and passengers' lower limbs from burns caused when riders and passengers come into physical contact with a motorcycle's exhaust pipes or the gas emissions emanating therefrom, while providing a comfortable and breathable garment sleeve that may be operably adjusted to the comfort of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Mel Szochet
  • Publication number: 20210227906
    Abstract: A safety garment material is designed to be used in high temperature environments where aluminized personal protection equipment is required gear to protect workers from high radiant heat as well as accidental molten metal splashing or spills. The material includes a plurality of layers of nonwoven fire-resistant oxidized polyacrylonitrile (OPAN) arranged in a wicking configuration to wick moisture away from the wearer's body and layer of perforated aluminized film to allow escape of moisture from the wearer's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Tex Tech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. BRAHMS, Vincent GALLACHER
  • Publication number: 20210227907
    Abstract: The present invention provides artificial hair, an artificial hair unit, a method of applying artificial hair, and a method of applying an artificial hair unit, in which a fiber bundle does not hang down under its own weight, rises up, and exhibits excellent appearance with extra volume at a root. Also provided is a configuration including a base material, a plurality of fiber bundles, and a fixing thread. In the configuration, the base material may have a first side extending in a first direction. Each of the plurality of fiber bundles includes a plurality of fiber parts and a connecting part, where the connecting part connects a first end side of each of the plurality of fiber parts and extends in a direction different from an extending direction of the plurality of fiber parts, and where the fixing thread attaches a vicinity of the connecting part to the base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keiko Takechi, Wataru Mio
  • Publication number: 20210227908
    Abstract: Hair replacement piece (1) consisting of an essentially oval or polygonal flat structure (2) with embedded replacement hairs comprising in the area of its boundary a localized circumferential thread (3) attachable to one's own hair by hot-melt bonding. In order to enhance the seat and prolong the fastening period of the hair replacement piece at least one additional fastening thread (4) is provided which is connected to the thread (3) with at least on of its two ends (5;6) and runs loosely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: August Glanzer da Conceicao
  • Publication number: 20210227909
    Abstract: A hair extension apparatus, comprising: a first base member comprising a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first side edge, a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a second base member comprising a second front edge, a second rear edge, a second side edge, a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein the second base member is coupled to the first base member; a first artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the first artificial hair section is coupled to the first top surface of the first base member; a second artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the second artificial hair section is coupled to the second top surface of the second base member; and a first fastener member coupled to the first side edge on the first bottom surface of the first base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: James K. KIM, Susan KIM, Jason KIM
  • Publication number: 20210227910
    Abstract: A method for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads utilizes a fresh set of silicone locking beads with weft hair extensions to maintain structural integrity, and then covers the locking beads with an upper section of the same weft hair extension to conceal the locking beads. The method: applies the weft hair strands along a seam in parted scalp hair; divides the weft hair strands between an upper and lower portion; weaves the lower portion of weft hair with a portion of adjacent scalp hair; pulls the combined weft and scalp hair strands through the locking bead; clamps the locking bead to secure the weft and scalp hair strands; spaces subsequent locking beads less than one inch apart; and covers the locking beads and the lower section of weft hair strands with the upper section of weft hair strands, such that the locking beads are substantially concealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Michelle Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20210227911
    Abstract: A tool for removing an adhesive from a hair weft includes a base portion having a first region with an interior surface, and a second region; a partial covering portion having a first region with an access aperture exposing the interior surface of the base portion, and a second region; a pivotable hinge coupling the base portion and the partial covering portion and configured to allow the base portion and the partial covering to bias relative to each other; and a containment aperture configured to hold a roll of a fabric therein, the aperture at least partially bounded by the second region of the base portion and the second region of the partial covering portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Cecilia Kerr
  • Publication number: 20210227912
    Abstract: Sewing lines for sewing pattern pieces combined to form a garment is determined automatically using placement information and a graph. The placement information indicates at least matching relationships between at least the subset of the pattern pieces and placement points of an avatar onto which the garment is draped. The graph includes nodes and segments. The nodes are located on outlines of the pattern pieces. Each of the segments indicating a directed connection between adjacent ones of the nodes. Matching edges of at least the subset of the pattern pieces is determined by the placement information as sewing lines for at least the subset of the pattern pieces using the graph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jaehwan Ma
  • HAT
    Publication number: 20210227913
    Abstract: A hat has a means for coupling configured to fit around a user's head and a brim. The brim is integral with the means for coupling. The brim has a middle section integral with the means for coupling and the middle section comprises a front rim that is straight without any curvature or bend. The brim has a right, angled, connection section integral with a right side of the middle section and integral with the means for coupling. Further, the brim has a left angled connection section integral with a left side of the middle section and integral with the means for coupling. Also, the brim has a right flap that extends ninety degrees (90°) downward relative to the middle section and a left flap that extends ninety degrees (90°) downward relative to the middle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: The Boulevard Group, LLC
    Inventor: Jim Duvall
  • Publication number: 20210227914
    Abstract: A low-fitting hairline cap is disclosed. The cap includes an indentation on each side that extends upward relative to the body. The indentations enable a wearer of the cap to seat the cap in a lower position on the head without being obstructed by the upper ears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Richard J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20210227915
    Abstract: An adjustable hat includes a covering and an adjustable fastener including first and second fastening elements that can releasably fasten together by snap fit connection at a plurality of discrete positions. The first fastening element defines an attachment hole adjacent to an end portion remote from the second fastening element. An elastic strap affixed to the covering extends through the attachment hole and loops around the end portion of the first fastening element to connect the first fastening element to the covering such that the elastic strap permits the entire first fastening element to move relative to the covering by elastic elongation of the elastic strap. The hat can be free of stitching which passes through any portion of the first fastening element. The first fastening element can be male or female. Moreover, both fastening elements can be elastically connected to the covering via respective attachment holes and elastic straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Lacie Leatherman
  • Publication number: 20210227916
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides headgear protection systems for preventing or reducing work-related traumatic brain injury and/or risk. More particularly, the disclosure provides headgear systems having an air-bubble cushioning liner to improve shock absorption performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher Pan, John Wu, Uwe Reischl
  • Publication number: 20210227917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet adaptable to different head shapes. The helmet of the present invention includes a first absorber 200 arranged in the interior of a shell 100, second absorbers 300 arranged in the interior of the first absorber 200, and regulators 400 arranged between the first absorber 200 and the second absorbers 300. When a force acts on the first absorber 200 or one of the second absorbers 300, the corresponding regulator 400 changes the distance between the first absorber 200 and the second absorber 300.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: HJC CORP.
    Inventor: Dae Ki PARK
  • Publication number: 20210227918
    Abstract: There is provided a wind noise reduction apparatus that has a simple structure to suppress vibration caused by an air current generated in the course of protection against the wind, while not reducing ambient sound. A wind noise reduction apparatus 1 includes a windshield portion 2 having a first surface 21 that is defined by four sides of a front end 23, a rear end 24, an upper end 25 and a lower end 26 and that is arranged to face an ear front surface and a second surface 22 that is arranged on an opposite side to the first surface; one or multiple support portions 3 stood upright from the first surface 21 of the windshield portion 2; and a catching portion 4 including an insertion hole or insertion opening 44 that is used to hold a chin strap B of a helmet and that is located between a front edge and a rear edge 33 of the support portion 3. The windshield portion 2 is supported by a three or more supporting point structure of the front end 23 of the windshield portion 2 and the support portion 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: TAKASHI TAKAZAWA
  • Publication number: 20210227919
    Abstract: A helmet assembly including a helmet shell having a face opening, first and second chin projections, an outer surface an inner surface, and a faceguard. The face opening is at least partially defined by a forehead edge. At least a first tunnel member is disposed on the inner surface adjacent the forehead edge. First and second receiving members are disposed on the inner surface on the first and second chin projections, respectively. The faceguard includes upper and lower sections. The upper section includes at least a first prong member extending upwardly therefrom that is removably received in a secured position in the first tunnel member. The lower section includes first and second wing members extending therefrom that are removably received in a secured position in the first and second receiving members, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Jenny Tate Morgan, Gerard Earl Morgan, III
  • Publication number: 20210227920
    Abstract: A knitted component for an article of footwear may have an overfoot portion and an underfoot portion, a first yarn, where the first yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion, and a second yarn, where the second yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion. The first yarn may include a first material composition with a first melting point and the second yarn may include a second material composition with a second melting point. The first melting point may be at least 20 degrees Celsius higher than the second melting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Stacy M. Stein, Martin Vasilevski
  • Publication number: 20210227921
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and footwear systems include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or for performing other functions. Such systems and methods may use physical or other interaction(s) between the module and the article of footwear for activating and/or deactivating the module and/or sensing devices included with the module, for confirming whether the module and footwear are authorized for use with one another, and/or for automatic data algorithm selection methods. Additionally, such systems and methods also may use the activation and/or authentication systems for the module for data input to the module. Some examples of such systems and methods may utilize magnets and magnetic sensing systems and/or light (or other radiation) sources and sensing systems for activation, authentication, data input, and/or algorithm selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Charles Whipple Case, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210227922
    Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper secured to an outsole in combination having three toe pockets, the first toe pocket having a configuration to separately receive within a big toe of a wearer, and the second toe pocket having a configuration to separately receive within a second toe of the wearer, and the third toe pocket having a configuration to receive within the remaining third toe, fourth toe and fifth toe of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: S9, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Chenciner
  • Publication number: 20210227923
    Abstract: Described are soccer shoes having an upper formed of knitwear, and a sole having cleats that are connected to the knitwear, wherein the knitwear is capable of coupling the sole to a foot of a wearer of the soccer shoe while the soccer shoe is being worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Love, Marco Müller, Martin Jobst, Jacky Gilbert Weber
  • Publication number: 20210227924
    Abstract: Sports shoe with a pattern facilitating ball handling, wherein the surface of the upper of the sports shoe is divided into a plurality of shooting zones, and at least one of said shooting zones comprises a plurality of parts that extend out from the basic surface (21) of the upper and having elevated outer surfaces (22) that have increased grip to the ball, and these parts are spaced from each other and designed as directing isles (20) that have elongated shapes resembling to a rhombus or an almond shape and each has a longitudinal central axis (27) at the end of which respective apexes (25, 26) are formed that have angles smaller than 45°, each directing isle (20) has a transverse axis (28) extending where the isle has the highest width, and said apexes (25, 26) are connected with the ends of the transverse axis (28) by respective sides (a1, a2 and b1, b2) of the directing isle (20), the oppositely located sides (a1, a2 and b1, b2) are either straight or being slightly curved but their main directions are ei
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Lászió OROSZI, Mihály István LANTOS, István MÁRTON, Béla TÓTH BALOGH, Miklós KOSZTA
  • Publication number: 20210227925
    Abstract: The present invention may provide shoes comprising an arch pad, the shoes comprising: an arch pad provided with a block seating groove that is formed in an area corresponding to the arch part of a foot; and an arch block positioned on the block seating groove and formed convexly so as to protrude from the upper surface of the arch pad such that the upper surface of the arch block pressurizes the arch part of the foot. The arch block comprises: a base portion fixed to the block seating groove; and a deformation portion which can be attached to/detached from the base portion such that the position in which the deformation portion pressurizes the arch part can be adjusted according to the position in which the deformation portion is installed on the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Sung Min KIM
  • Publication number: 20210227926
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole, where the midsole includes a cut-out section extending from a top surface of the midsole to a depth within the midsole. A support structure is disposed within the cut-out section, the support structure including a rail structure and a support plate that is movable in a sliding manner along the rail structure in a lengthwise direction of the sole structure. An insert is disposed within the cut-out section above the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Justin Howe, Amar Dhadwal
  • Publication number: 20210227927
    Abstract: A midsole includes an upper layer and a lower layer made of a foamed material; the upper layer is a low-hardness foamed material; the lower layer is a high-hardness foamed material; the low-hardness foamed material of the upper layer is a low-hardness, high-resilience material that has a higher specific gravity than the high-hardness foamed material, that has a low hardness that is lower than the hardness of the high-hardness foamed material, and that has a higher speed at which to recover to an original shape after being deformed than that of the high-hardness foamed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seigo NAKAYA, Kenta MORIYASU, Yoshihito TAHIRA, Keishi KITAMOTO, Junichiro TATEISHI
  • Publication number: 20210227928
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear may have a midsole system that includes a sole plate having a forefoot region and a midfoot region. The sole plate may have a foot-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite to the foot-facing surface. The sole plate may define a through hole extending from the foot-facing surface to the ground-facing surface in the forefoot region. The through hole may be closer to a medial edge of the sole plate than to a lateral edge of the sole plate. The sole plate may have ridges extending longitudinally in the midfoot region and in the forefoot region. The ridges may have crests at least some of which may extend non-parallel with one another in a longitudinal direction of the sole plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton Chambers, John Droege
  • Publication number: 20210227929
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear. The article of footwear further includes a sole structure coupled with the upper, the sole structure comprising a midsole defining a v-shaped notch; an outsole coupled with a bottom surface of the midsole, and a plate that is disposed between the midsole and the upper. The plate is coupled with the midsole in the forefoot region and the heel region, and a gap is formed between the plate and the midsole in the midfoot region, and at least one sole aperture is disposed within the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Jerry Ni, Robert Michalski
  • Publication number: 20210227930
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Risha Dupre, Emily Farina, Lysandre Follet, Stefan E. Guest, Helene Hutchinson, Geng Luo, Rachel M. Suffield, Krissy Yetman
  • Publication number: 20210227931
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Risha Dupre, Emily Farina, Lysandre Follet, Stefan E. Guest, Helene Hutchinson, Geng Luo, Rachel M. Suffield, Krissy Yetman
  • Publication number: 20210227932
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Risha Dupre, Emily Farina, Lysandre Follet, Stefan E. Guest, Helene Hutchinson, Geng Luo, Rachel M. Suffield, Krissy Yetman
  • Publication number: 20210227933
    Abstract: A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Emily Farina, Lysandre Follet, Geng Luo, Rachel M. Suffield, Krissy Yetman
  • Publication number: 20210227934
    Abstract: A compressible footwear that may include a compressible sole and a compressible upper part that is mechanically coupled to the compressible sole. The compressible sole consisting essentially of multiple compressible cells that are made of a flexible material and have top openings and bottom openings. The multiple compressible cells span over at least a majority of the compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of the compressible sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Nir DANIEL
  • Publication number: 20210227935
    Abstract: A method of forming a shoe upper includes obtaining a mold defining a shoe component, spraying a polymer formulation onto the mold to form a sprayed polymer formulation layer, curing the sprayed polymer formulation layer to form a polymer film, removing the film from the mold, and incorporating the film into the shoe upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: James Webster, Thomas White, Kevin Fallon
  • Publication number: 20210227936
    Abstract: A shoe includes: an upper member containing a knit fabric, a knit-like fabric, and/or a woven fabric as a primary member and forming a part of a medial side surface, a part of a lateral side surface, and a part of a back surface; an outsole member made of thermoplastic resin and forming a bottom portion including a contact surface, and a peripheral portion attached at least partially to respective lower parts of the medial and lateral side surfaces and a lower part of the back surface and connected to the bottom portion; and a sock liner inserted in interior space defined by the upper member and the outsole member. The upper member defines an opening at which at least a part of the lateral side surface is cut. The outsole member includes a window portion covering the opening. The window portion is made of a semi-transparent material that makes at least a part of a lateral side surface of the sock liner in the interior space visible through the window portion covering the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shintaro NAGATA, Shinsaku WAKASUGI
  • Publication number: 20210227937
    Abstract: A rope adjusting device, including an adjusting piece, a mounting base, and a rope winder configured to wind a rope. The adjusting piece is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The adjusting piece includes a driving portion and a linking portion which are fixed with respect to each other and coaxially provided. A rotation limiting portion corresponding to the linking portion and configured to limit the rotating direction of the linking portion is provided on the mounting base. The rope winder is rotatably connected to the mounting base. A driven portion in transmission connection with the driving portion is provided on the rope winder. The rotating axis of the driving portion and the rotating axis of the driven portion are collinear. Also provided is an article having the rope adjusting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: SHENZHEN FITGO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kaiyan HU
  • Publication number: 20210227938
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Boa Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Burns, Gary R. Hammerslag, Eric C. Irwin, Kristopher C. Lovett, Michael J. Nickel, Mark S. Soderberg
  • Publication number: 20210227939
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic floating decorative device comprising: a body; and, a floating section. The body comprises a ferromagnetic-body section. The floating section comprises a ferromagnetic-floating section. The floating section is flexible. The floating section is connected to the body at a connection point. The ferromagnetic-body section is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic-floating section. Another embodiment of the present invention is a magnetic floating decorative device comprising: a body; and, a floating section. The floating section comprises a first ferromagnetic-floating section and a second ferromagnetic-floating section. The floating section is flexible. The floating section is connected to the body at a connection point. The first ferromagnetic-floating section is magnetically attracted to the second ferromagnetic-floating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Wyna LIU