Patents Issued in October 12, 2023
  • Publication number: 20230320403
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus (10) for roasting coffee beans comprising : - a roasting chamber (1), - an air driver (8) configured to drive air inside the roasting chamber through the bottom opening of said chamber, - a heater (9) configured to heat air driven inside the roasting chamber, - a chaff collector (3) connected to the roasting chamber through a first channel (31), - at least one beans collector (4) for fully roasted beans connected to the roasting chamber through at least one second channel (41), wherein said apparatus comprises a distributing device (5) configured to open either the first channel to the chaff collector (3) only or to the at least one second channel to the at least one beans collector only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: FLAVIEN FLORENT DUBIEF
  • Publication number: 20230320404
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coffee bean roaster. The coffee bean roaster includes a roasting unit, a sensor arrangement, and a control unit. The roasting unit has a drum with a transparent and removable front wall. The roasting unit further has a hot air supply and a rear wall heater to heat a rear wall of the drum. The sensor arrangement includes a roasting bean temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Marius Disler
  • Publication number: 20230320405
    Abstract: A profood item for preparing a puffed food product and method for producing the profood item. Profood item shell comprises a first foodstuff, the shell characterized by a hardness and rigidity able to withstand breakage when subject to temperature/pressure below breakage threshold conditions. Profood item interior contained within shell comprises a second foodstuff comprising at least one starch and a liquid adapted to form a vapor when subjected to heating, where an increased pressure of the vapor when heated causes a rupturing of the shell when breakage threshold conditions reached, inducing a sudden release of vapor at high pressure resulting in puffing of starch to produce puffed food product. The profood item micropellet may be prepared using an extrusion process and coated with a coating process to form a shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: TUTTIPUFFS LTD.
    Inventors: Zemer SAT, Gilad AHARONSON
  • Publication number: 20230320406
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aerosol-generating material for use in aerosol generation, the aerosol-generating material comprising: about 10 to about 50 wt % caffeine; about 15 to about 60 wt % gelling agent; and about 10 to about 50 wt % aerosol-former material; wherein the wt % values are calculated on a dry weight basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Walid ABI AOUN, Richard TODD
  • Publication number: 20230320407
    Abstract: A fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and a plurality of polymeric fibers surrounding the smokeless tobacco. The polymeric fibers can have a basis weight of 5 gsm or less and a diameter of less than 100 microns. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are melt-blown polymeric fibers. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are centrifugal force spun polymeric fibers. A method of preparing a fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes melt-blowing or centrifugal force spinning a plurality of polymeric fibers to create an polymer deposition zone and passing a body comprising smokeless tobacco through the polymer deposition zone. In some cases, an electrostatic charge can be applied to the plurality of polymeric fibers, the body, or a combination thereof. In some cases, a spin is applied to the body when passing through the polymer deposition zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Nathan CARROLL, Shannon Maxwell BLACK, Yan Helen SUN, William J. BURKE
  • Publication number: 20230320408
    Abstract: The present invention provides an amorphous solid for use in aerosol generation, the amorphous solid comprising: about 1 to about 50 wt % constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis; about 10 to about 80 wt % aerosol-former material; gelling agent, the gelling agent comprising cellulose or a derivative thereof, and a non-cellulosic gelling agent; and optionally filler, wherein the amount of gelling agent and optional filler taken together is from about 10 to about 60 wt %; wherein the wt % values are calculated on a dry weight basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Walid ABI AOUN, John Paul MUA, John ULRICH, John CARAWAY
  • Publication number: 20230320409
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article for use in non-combustible aerosol provision system and a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The article comprises an aerosol-generating segment having at least two portions, the portions comprising a first flavour glycoside in different concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Theresa STOLLE, Joanna SOFFE
  • Publication number: 20230320410
    Abstract: An aerosol-generating composition including an amorphous solid, the amorphous solid having: (a) aerosol generating agent in an amount of from about 1 to 80 wt % of the amorphous solid; (b) one or more gelling agents selected from cellulosic gelling agents; (c) optionally a filler; and (d) a flavorant; wherein the amount of gelling agent and any filler taken together is from about 20 to 75 wt % of the amorphous solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Walid ABI AOUN, Jennifer CROSS
  • Publication number: 20230320411
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a device for forming a multi-flavor composite structure filter rod in one step, including the following components: a tow transmission belt, a tow guiding horn-shaped mouth, a tow assembly paper collection groove, a cigarette lap adhesive applying device and multi-flavor adding devices. According to shapes and types of flavors, the multi-flavor adding devices are arranged in different sections to obtain one-step formation of the multi-flavor composite structure filter rods. The present disclosure also discloses a one-step method of forming the multi-flavor composite structure filter rod using the one-step forming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Baoshan YUE, Jianbo ZHAN, Tao WANG, Yanfei SHEN, Ying ZHANG, Zhenhua YU, Hao WANG, Yongfa GUI, Jiao XIE, Han ZHENG, Tingting YU, Yao YU, Jiang YU, Liwei LI, Xu WANG
  • Publication number: 20230320412
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a smoking pipe device having a bowl for housing a smoking substance, a stem having a filter chamber for housing a filter, the stem is coupled to the bowl at a first end of the stem and includes a mouthpiece at a second end of the stem and a filter opening disposed along a sidewall portion of the stem between the bowl the mouthpiece, and a cover coupled to the stem for enclosing the filter opening and a portion of the filter chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Fadi Kallas
  • Publication number: 20230320413
    Abstract: A smoke generation and filtration device includes: a heating component, configured to heat tobacco material to generate smoke; and a smoke filtration component including water, configured to filter toxins out from the generated smoke passing through the water. The smoke filtration component includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end; and the heating component is detachably connected to the first end, and the second end includes a contact part through which a user inhales the smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Tuanfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20230320414
    Abstract: A device for use in connection with a water pipe or bong, which includes a tube and an opening in connection with the tube via which a user may draw smoke from the bong into the user's mouth, includes a body including a first section configured to form a removable, sealed connection with the opening. The first section includes at least one port to place the first section in fluid connection with the bong. The device further includes a second section connected to the first section and a plurality of extending rigid tubes. A first end of each of the plurality of extending rigid tubes is configured to be placed in fluid connection with the second section to be placed in fluid connection with the at least one port. A second end of each of the plurality of extending rigid tubes includes an opening via which a user may draw smoke from the bong into the user's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Nathan C. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20230320415
    Abstract: An analysis and/or treatment device (100) for at least one smoking article (60), comprising a closable receptacle (4) for receiving the at least one smoking article (60) therein; a reservoir (62) for a fluid treatment material (8, 9); a hollow injection needle (2) interiorly insertable into the smoking article (60) received in the receptacle (4) and operably connected to the reservoir (62); means (3) for moving the treatment material (9) from the reservoir (62) through the needle (2) into the interior of the smoking article (60); and at least one sensor means (15) provided in the receptacle (4) for detecting at least one parameter characterizing a property of the smoking article (60) and/or characterizing the treatment conditions in the receptacle (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Hulecos SA
    Inventors: Lucien VOUILLAMOZ, Alain JACCARD
  • Publication number: 20230320416
    Abstract: Provided herein is an ultrasonic-based aerosol generation device. The aerosol generation device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a liquid reservoir configured to store an aerosol-forming substrate in a liquid state, a wick configured to absorb the stored aerosol-forming substrate, an ultrasonic vibrator configured to vaporize the absorbed aerosol-forming substrate through ultrasonic waves to generate an aerosol, and a controller configured to control the ultrasonic vibrator. Here, at least a portion of the wick and at least a portion of the ultrasonic vibrator may be implemented to have a flat shape and may be disposed to come in close contact with each other. In this way, a vaporization area may be maximized, and vapor production may be significantly enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chul Ho JANG, Gyoung Min GO, Hyung Jin BAE, Jang Won SEO, Min Seok JEONG, Jong Seong JEONG, Jin Chul JUNG
  • Publication number: 20230320417
    Abstract: A vaporizer device for an inhaler, in particular for an electronic cigarette product or a medical inhaler, comprising: a vaporizer film, which in turn comprises a layer system with a polymer film and at least one metal film which contacts the polymer film over its surface and is designed as a heating element a liquid reservoir, and a wick structure, which is configured to supply the vaporizer film with liquid from the liquid reservoir, wherein the vaporizer film comprises at least one first receiving opening for receiving liquid and at least one dispensing opening for dispensing vaporized liquid, wherein the vaporizer film is in contact with the wick structure via the base surface, wherein the vaporizer film forms at least one supply channel, via which the at least one first receiving opening can be supplied with liquid from the wick structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Johann RENNER, Till HUESGEN
  • Publication number: 20230320418
    Abstract: This application relates to the field of cigarette device technologies, and provides a door mechanism and an aerosol-generation device with the door mechanism. The door mechanism includes a housing, provided with a receiving hole; and a movable member, configured to be movable relative to the housing in a first stroke between an initial position and a press position, and slidable relative to the housing in a second stroke when the movable member moves to the press position, where the second stroke has a first slide position for opening the receiving hole and a second slide position for covering the receiving hole. In this application, the movable member is first pressed and then slid, to open the receiving hole in the housing, so that the operation is simple, and the user experience is good.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: BAOFENG XIE, ZHONGLI XU, YONGHAI LI
  • Publication number: 20230320419
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid cartridge that can be inserted into an electrically heated smoking article, the liquid cartridge comprising: a liquid composition; an absorbent soaked with the liquid composition; and wrapping paper wrapped around the side of the absorbent in a cylindrical shape measuring 7 to 20 mm long and 5 to 8 mm in diameter, wherein the absorbent has a sufficient absorption rate to absorb 70 to 120 mg of liquid composition and keep the same in the liquid cartridge, and also provides an electrically heated smoking article and an aerosol generating device and system therefor, the electrically heated smoking article comprising: a filter; a liquid cartridge located upstream of the filter; and a tobacco filler containing shredded tobacco located upstream of the filter and located upstream or downstream of the liquid cartridge, wherein the filter, liquid cartridge, and tobacco filler are wrapped in wrapping paper to form a smoking article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Seung Kiu Jeong, Hyuk Won, Seung Joo Han
  • Publication number: 20230320420
    Abstract: An aerosol generation system comprises a consumable and an aerosol generation device. The consumable comprises a housing configured to contain an aerosol generating material, the housing having a first surface configured to engage with the aerosol generation device. The first surface comprises a breakable material configured to be broken upon interaction with piercing elements of the aerosol generation device, and a protective barrier configured to be resistant to the piercing elements. The breakable material and the protective barrier are arranged such that the protective barrier defines breakable regions in the first surface. The aerosol generation device comprises piercing elements arranged to pierce cooperating breakable regions in the first surface of the consumable, and to be inhibited from piercing a protective barrier in the first surface of the consumable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: JT Intemational SA
    Inventors: Andrew Robert John Rogan, Alec Wright
  • Publication number: 20230320421
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette (10) includes an atomizer (26) having a coil-less heating element (4) with a heating section (6) connected to an electrical power source and two end sections in contact with a liquid supply (34). The heating element (4) is made of one or more woven fiber tubes (2) having a hollow interior such that the liquid can be transported from the liquid supply (34) to the heating section (6) through the hollow interior along the woven fiber tubes (2) or through the fiber materials via capillary action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Stefan Biel, Vaclav Borkovec
  • Publication number: 20230320422
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber having a cavity for receiving an aerosol generating medium; a heating element extending along a length of the cavity and configured to heat the aerosol generating medium; a base plate that is moveable along the length of the cavity and is in contact with the heating element to provide an electrical contact, where movement of the base plate changes the position of the electrical contact; and one or more electrical connections configured to deliver electrical energy to the heating element so as to heat a portion of the heating element according to the position of the electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: JT International SA
    Inventors: Andrew Robert John Rogan, Alec Wright
  • Publication number: 20230320423
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an electronic cigarette atomizer and an atomization assembly. The electronic cigarette atomizer comprises: an e-liquid storage chamber (12), which stores an e-liquid matrix; a porous body (30), which is in fluid communication with the e-liquid storage chamber (12) to absorb the e-liquid matrix; and a heating element (40), which comprises a first electrode connection part (41), a second electrode connection part (42), and a resistance heating track (43) extending between the first electrode connection part (41) and the second electrode connection part (42), wherein the curvature of any position of a part of the resistance heating track (43) that is close to and is connected to the first electrode connection part (41) and/or the second electrode connection part (42) is not zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: WEN SHI, XIAOFEI ZHANG, JUN YUAN, JIAMAO LUO, BAOLING LEI, ZHONGLI XU, YONGHAI LI
  • Publication number: 20230320424
    Abstract: An aerosol generation device and an infrared heater are provided. The aerosol generation device includes a chamber configured to receive an aerosol forming substrate, at least one infrared heater, and a battery cell providing power to the infrared heater, where the infrared heater includes: a carbon material heating film, configured to radiate infrared to the chamber, to heat the aerosol forming substrate received in the chamber; a support member, configured to support the carbon material heating film; a conductive element, configured to provide the power to the carbon material heating film; and an anti-oxidization layer, formed on at least a part of a surface of the carbon material heating film and covering a part of the conductive element. The anti-oxidization layer covers the carbon material heating film and a part of the conductive element to avoid problem that it is easy for an oxidization reaction to occur in carbon material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: ZUQIANG QI, JIAMAO LUO, BAOLING LEI, ZHONGLI XU, YONGHAI LI
  • Publication number: 20230320425
    Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a liquid storage assembly having a liquid storage cavity and a liquid inlet hole, the liquid storage cavity storing an aerosol-generating substrate; a heating assembly arranged in the liquid storage assembly, the heating assembly being in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity through the liquid inlet hole; and a preheating member arranged in the liquid storage cavity, the preheating member being located near the liquid inlet hole and preheating the aerosol-generating substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Wenting OUYANG, Guoliang OU
  • Publication number: 20230320426
    Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a housing; and a vaporization assembly arranged in the housing; a vaporization cavity for accommodating the vaporization assembly being arranged in the housing, and an airflow channel arranged in the housing at one side of the vaporization cavity and in communication with the vaporization cavity; an air inlet in communication with the vaporization cavity; and an airflow guide structure arranged in the vaporization cavity for guiding an airflow at the air inlet. The airflow guide structure is arranged close to the airflow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Guilin LEI, Dan XU
  • Publication number: 20230320427
    Abstract: A method of operating an aerosol-generating device is provided for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate during a usage session, the device including a power supply to supply power to a heating element to heat the substrate, and a controller, the method including: monitoring a user interaction parameter indicative of use of the device during the session; using the user interaction parameter for controlling temperature of the heating element during the session; monitoring a parameter indicative of aerosol generation during the session; analyzing the monitored parameter to identify a user puff, the user puff defined by a puff start and a puff end; analyzing the monitored parameter during the user puff to calculate a puff volume, the puff volume being a volume of aerosol generated during the user puff; and using the puff volume as the user interaction parameter for controlling temperature of the heater element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventors: Oleg MIRONOV, Enrico STURA
  • Publication number: 20230320428
    Abstract: A charging apparatus is provided. The charging apparatus includes a first power source; a first device for supplying electrical power to a non-combustible aerosol provision device; and a second device for receiving electrical power from an external power source. In a first mode of operation, the charging apparatus is arranged to supply electrical power to one or more aerosol generators of a non-combustible aerosol provision device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas LEAH, Benjamin TAYLOR, Luke WARREN, Matthew HODGSON, Tomi VINTOLA, Jeremy CAMPBELL
  • Publication number: 20230320429
    Abstract: An undergarment includes a folded fabric attached at lateral edges to form an overlap regions along each side of the undergarment to form a generally triangular configuration complementary to the female anatomy. The overlap region may have a lateral length of about 0.5 inches or more. Some examples may include multiple layers of fabric, natural fiber materials such as jersey knit natural cotton, or both. The undergarment may be assembled using a continuous seam. a fabric wherein the layered assembly comprises jersey knit fabric and the undergarment does not include elastic along body or leg openings, and wherein the layered assembly and the respective first ends and second ends of the upper and lower regions are attached by a continuous seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Amelia T. Dvorak
  • Publication number: 20230320430
    Abstract: A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Creighton Hierholzer
  • Publication number: 20230320431
    Abstract: Insulated sleeping bags suitable for use in outdoor environments in ambient temperatures at least as low as 0° F./?18° C. are disclosed. Particularly, the sleeping bags are sized to accommodate young children. The disclosed sleeping bags ensure that the young child using the sleeping bag is insulated against cold ambient temperatures during sleep and eliminates the suffocation hazards posed by previously known cold weather sleeping arrangements for young children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Tavis Alan Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20230320432
    Abstract: A cradle that includes a maternity band, a support structure attached to the maternity band, and one or more straps attached the support structure, wherein the one or more straps include at least one top strap and at least one bottom strap. The method for using the cradle includes disposing a cradle over a midsection of a person, positioning the at least one top strap below the midsection, securing the at least one top strap to a first connection on the maternity band, positioning the at least one bottom strap above the midsection, and securing the at least one bottom strap to a second connection on the maternity band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Sara Dillard
  • Publication number: 20230320433
    Abstract: The Bespoke Custom Cup Bra system allows the wearer to achieve a custom fit via joining asymmetric or symmetric cup sizes using a zipper bridge or a fixed bridge with or without zipper cups. The joining of the bra halves not only allows for a custom fit for asymmetric wearers, but it also allows the wearer to join asymmetric/symmetric bra halves of different colors or materials together, creating a unique fit and look for the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Elshon Jamel Miller, Madison Soulin Miller, Khamngam Miller
  • Publication number: 20230320434
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is cooling sports bra that provides both support and cooling effect to a wearer. The cooling sports bra comprises a front panel configured to cover a chest area of a human torso. The front panel includes a first layer forming an outer surface, a second layer forming an inner surface, and a pair of front cooling pads are placed between the first and second layer. The front cooling pads are either fixed to the second layer or removable between the first and the second layer. The cooling sports bra further comprises a back panel coupled to the front panel, and the back panel includes at least one back cooling layer of a size and shape either fixed or removably attached to an inner surface of the back panel. The cooling sports bra further comprises a base support band coupled to the front and back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Evolving Hearts Company, LLC
    Inventor: Rochelle Akins
  • Publication number: 20230320435
    Abstract: Concepts provided are directed to a multi-layer nursing bra and a nursing bra system to be worn by a wearer. The multi-layer nursing bra includes an outer layer positioned over an inner layer. One or more edges of the outer layer and one or more edges of the inner layer may be manipulated to form an opening for breast feeding. The nursing bra system is composed of the multi-layer nursing bra and an upper-body garment configured to be layered over the multi-layer nursing bra. The upper-body garment includes a nursing opening on a front portion of the upper-body garment to provide access to the opening created in the multi-layer nursing bra when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Shannan C. Carlino, Kristina E. Carter, Karey B. Cruz
  • Publication number: 20230320436
    Abstract: E-Sling are leggings worn with the panty sewn inside the seat lining of them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Laneeka Vaughns
  • Publication number: 20230320437
    Abstract: A device for Visual Training Apparel and Equipment, this is a visual apparel to help one train a user/wearer's body to repeat movement for muscle memory. Observing the movement of the lines is a guideline and blueprint for the different movements to help improve balance, speed, and power. All types of repeatable movements and exercises benefit from this apparel. Enhancements by using mirrors and video to follow body arm and leg movement is like having a trainer with a person all the time to correct and repeat the proper movement. Coaches will benefit with this apparel being able to watch the line movements to train help their athletes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Lemerick
  • Publication number: 20230320438
    Abstract: A garment includes a first material layer including a first surface, a second material layer laminated to the first material layer, where the second material layer includes a second surface, and a laminate material disposed in a non-continuous manner between the first and second surfaces of the first and second material layers. An amount of laminate material disposed between the first and second material layers varies at different zones defined along the first surface of the first material layer. The laminate material can be applied via a dot lamination process so as to form an array of laminate dots that varies by one or more of spacing between laminate dots, dimensions of laminate dots and shapes of laminate dots at the different zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Blakely, Katarzyna Schoewe
  • Publication number: 20230320439
    Abstract: An insert for positioning beneath a facemask includes a front panel having a front surface, a rear surface, two opposing ends and a central aperture. A rear panel is spaced from and attached to the front panel and includes a central aperture aligned with the aperture on the front panel. The space between the front and rear panels defines an exhaust chamber for collecting air exhaled by the wearer. Angularly extending from each end of the front panel is a flap that extends along the side of a wearer’s breathing zone. Extending from each end of the rear flap is an air channel that is in fluid communication with the exhaust chamber. Accordingly, as the wearer exhales, expelled air is collected in the exhaust chamber and flows through the air channels, away from the wearer’s breathing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Goodly
  • Publication number: 20230320440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing strip, a respirator, and a method for manufacturing a sealing strip. The sealing strip includes a main body part, the main body part having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The main body part includes a curved surface part. The curved surface part includes a first convex part and a second convex part, and the first convex part and the second convex part are connected to each other in the lengthwise direction of the sealing strip to define a concave part located therebetween. The concave part is configured to accommodate the nose of a wearer. The first convex part and the second convex part are symmetrical about the concave part. A first side surface of the curved surface part is a sinusoidal curved surface with a constant amplitude extending in the lengthwise direction of the sealing strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Hui Juan Chen, Thomas J. Xue, You San Qian, Xujun Yu, Zhigang Yu
  • Publication number: 20230320441
    Abstract: A face mask securing device to inhibit the passage of water vapor between a face mask and a user's face. The securing device includes a disposable adhesive strip to be temporarily mounted to the bridge of a user's nose. The nasal strip has an adhesive on a first side and one or more metal tabs on a second side. Finally, a flexible, nose bridge having one or more magnets disposed thereon is to be placed upon the face mask and connect to the one or more metal tabs of the nasal strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Adrian Bolders
  • Publication number: 20230320442
    Abstract: A coupler for coupling to a provided article of wear comprises a base plate and a clip. The coupler may be configured to provide a mount interface on an article of wear for an accessory to mount to. The base plate may comprise one or more structures configured to engage one or more respective portions of the clip over the provided article of wear. The clip may be shaped to interlock with the structures of the base plate. The clip may engage the base plate in a series of actions. The series of actions may be repeated in reverse to disengage the clip from the base plate. The series of actions for disengaging the clip from the base plate may reduce a likelihood of the clip in being unintentionally decoupled from the base plate, thereby increasing a likelihood that the coupler remains coupled to an article of wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Edward GRINNELL
  • Publication number: 20230320443
    Abstract: A garment is includes a lower portion and a waistband coupled to the lower portion and configured to be oriented around a waist of the person wearing the garment. The waistband includes a first flap and a second flap. The first flap includes a top edge and an opposite arcuate edge. The second flap includes a top edge and an opposite bottom edge, wherein the first flap and the second flap overlap. A pocket panel is coupled to the waistband of the garment and defines a pocket with an opening to the pocket. The opening to the pocket is defined along a laterally-extending first perimeter portion of the pocket panel and a laterally-extending second perimeter portion of the pocket panel. The first flap is coupled to the first perimeter portion of the pocket panel and the second flap is coupled to the second perimeter portion of the pocket panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Courtney Roth, Margaret Snoke, Sarah Brunette
  • Publication number: 20230320444
    Abstract: A one-piece protective suit includes first and second leg portions respectively comprising first and second inseams. A gusset is positioned at a crotch portion of the one-piece protective suit between the first and second leg portions. The gusset includes a front gusset seam and a back gusset seam connected at two opposite lateral points in the crotch portion. The ventral seam connects to the front gusset seam at a ventral point of the crotch portion and the dorsal seam connects to the back gusset seam at a dorsal point of the crotch portion. The gusset has a diamond shape with the ventral point and the dorsal point at vertices thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Eddie Majerfeld
  • Publication number: 20230320445
    Abstract: Customizable hair extension systems, or wefts or hair, are provided, as well as methods of making hair extension systems, and methods of installing hair extension systems to a recipient's hair, including attaching customizable hair extensions to naturally growing hair on human beings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Katie Lyn Christoffersen
  • Publication number: 20230320446
    Abstract: An artificial lash extension system includes multiple lash extensions. Each of the multiple lash extensions include a knotless base and artificial hairs joined at the knotless base. Each of the multiple lash extensions include an adhesive layer pre-applied on each of the multiple lash extensions. The adhesive layer attaches the multiple lash extensions to natural lashes of an eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Sahara Lotti
  • Publication number: 20230320447
    Abstract: A convertible hat is disclosed. The convertible hat of the present invention comprises: a band (110) coupled to the head of a user; and a brim (120) provided horizontally in a certain area on the front surface of the band (110) to block sunlight. Furthermore, the convertible hat of the present invention preferably includes a pair of shape transformation crowns (130, 130a) that each have one end coupled to the band (110) and the other end spread out over the band (110), and are positioned in either a cap position in which the crowns cover the head of the user, or a sun cap position in which the crowns extend from the side surface of the brim (120) to increase the sun blocking area of the brim (120). Accordingly, a single convertible hat can be used by transforming into the two forms of a cap and a sun cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Min Sok KIM
  • Publication number: 20230320448
    Abstract: A protective garment assembly can include an elongate main portion having a length that extends between first and second ends. The main portion can include an upper fabric layer and a lower fabric layer. At least one energy-absorbing layer can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers and can extend at least partially between the first and second ends. At least one high-strength strip can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer. A plurality of armor elements can be arranged between the upper and lower fabric layers adjacent to the at least one energy-absorbing layer and the at least one high-strength strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Vikramjeet Singh Bath, Daniel Cummings, Asa Alexander Couture Pinisch, Catalina Navarro, Lara Clair, Bartek Zalewski, Chris Pearen
  • Publication number: 20230320449
    Abstract: A method for fitting a pre-existing standard helmet to the head of a user, the helmet includes an optronic device intended to be positioned in front of the eyes of the user, the method comprising: A) measuring the dimensions of the user's head, the dimensions of the head comprising a volume of the head and a position of the eyes, B) obtaining the dimensions of the helmet, the dimensions of the helmet including a volume of the helmet, C) defining a lining for the helmet so as to ensure the positioning of the optronic device in front of the user's eyes, the lining having a top face that is intended to be applied against an inner face of the helmet and a bottom face that is intended to be applied against the user's head, the lining having a flexible cellular structure, the manufacture of the lining being adapted to the dimensions of the head and to the dimensions of the helmet, D) manufacturing the lining as defined in step C), and E) placing the lining inside the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Joël BAUDOU, Philippe DUMERCQ
  • Publication number: 20230320450
    Abstract: A helmet is disclosed. The helmet comprises an outer shell defining a cavity to receive a head when worn. The outer shell includes a domed inner surface facing towards the cavity and an opposite outer surface. A liner is disposed in the cavity, the liner having a head facing surface and an outer surface opposite the head facing surface, the outer surface facing towards the domed inner surface of the outer shell. The liner comprises a three-dimensional lattice formed of a plurality of cells and at least one liner skin integrally formed with the three-dimensional lattice, the liner skin forming part of the head facing surface of the liner, the liner skin covering less than an entirety of the three-dimensional lattice so as to define a skinless surface area on the head facing surface of the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Nicole Jacqueline WIART, Brian STEENBRINK, Philippe MARTIN, Simon-Pierre GERMAIN, Pierre-Luc BEAUCHAMP, Ryan Philippe BROWNRIDGE
  • Publication number: 20230320451
    Abstract: A ventilated helmet is provided. The helmet includes a shell defining a cavity, the shell having a front section provided with an opening to allow the wearer to see. The helmet also includes a transparent shield adapted having an inner surface and being adapted to substantially close the opening. Finally, the helmet includes a ventilation system having an evacuation subsystem adapted to create an evacuation airflow to evacuate humid air within the cavity to a surrounding environment. The ventilation system further has a pressurizing subsystem adapted to admit a pressurizing airflow within the cavity to create a high-pressure zone and a low-pressure zone within the cavity, wherein when in use, the wearer exhales air within the low-pressure zone, and wherein the high-pressure zone prevents air within the cavity from travelling from the low-pressure zone to the high-pressure zone. A method of evacuating humid air from the cavity is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Nicolas BOUCHARD FORTIN, Robert HANDFIELD, Jean-Simon LÉVESQUE, Étienne GILBERT, Hachimi FELLOUAH, Marouen DGHIM
  • Publication number: 20230320452
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, David J. Losos