Patents Issued in January 11, 2024
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Publication number: 20240008580Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective helmet (1) comprising: an outer shell (10); an impact absorbing liner (12), positioned inside the outer shell (10), and a comfort liner (14), positioned at an inner surface of the impact absorbing liner (12), so as to be in contact with the user's head during the use of the protective helmet (1). The comfort liner (14) comprises at least one cheek pad (16) including a padding layer (18) and a pad back plate (20). The at least one cheek pad (16) is coupled to the impact absorbing liner (12) by means of magnetic coupling means (22, 24) provided at the interface surface (P) between the pad back plate (20) and the impact absorbing liner (12). The magnetic coupling means comprise at least one projection (22), provided with a first magnetic element (26), designed to be inserted inside at least one recessed seat (24) in proximity of which a second magnetic element (28) is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Giovanni MAZZAROLO, Roberto PARISSENTI, Stefano AGOSTINETTO, Paolo VISENTIN
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Publication number: 20240008581Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Michael Lawrence FRANZINO, Stephen BOURQUE, Scott W. JAMES, Daniel BERRY, Ross Fade BARBER, Zoltan S. BRUTLER
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Publication number: 20240008582Abstract: Helmet including a shell and a half chin bar. The half chin bar can be releasably connected to the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Stephane COHEN
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Publication number: 20240008583Abstract: A gait correction treadmill and footwear system includes a treadmill having a base, a rotating belt, and a harness device that extends upwardly from the front end of the treadmill overtop the rotating belt. Each shoe includes a wearable upper portion with pressure sensors and a control circuit between the insole, as well as electromagnets between the lower end of the insole and the shoe tread. The pressure sensors are configured to map the pressure layout of the wearer's step. The electromagnets interact with a magnetic plate disposed beneath the rotating belt. The heel ends of the shoes include a cable that connects to an adjustable harness device affixed to the treadmill. The system is configured to adjust the harness device to relieve pressure when the wearer steps and to adjust the strength of the electromagnets, thereby increasing or decreasing the force of the user's step to correct their gait.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Olivia Pesce
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Publication number: 20240008584Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Vikram Malhotra, Michelle L. Mishler, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
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Publication number: 20240008585Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper attached to a sole structure and a display system disposed on the upper. The display system includes a display portion, a control module, and a power source. The display portion includes a plurality of optoelectronic fibers. The control module is configured to communicate with the display portion. The power source provides electrical current to the control module and the plurality of optoelectronic fibers. The plurality of optoelectronic fibers each include a fabric layer disposed between a core electrode and an optoelectronic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Markus Bock, Reinhold Sussmann
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Publication number: 20240008586Abstract: An exemplary ski boot as described herein includes an outer shell, at least one guide member, a tensioning mechanism, and a tension member that is operably coupled with the tensioning mechanism so that an operation of the tensioning mechanism adjusts a tension of the tension member. The tensioning mechanism and the at least one guide member are coupled with the outer shell and the at least one guide member is operably coupled with the tension member to route or direct the tension member along a lace path about the ski boot's outer shell. The lace path includes an upper end, a lower end, and a midpoint positioned between the upper end and lower end. The tensioning mechanism is positioned near the midpoint of the lace path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: BOA Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alessandro Manzato, Zachary Hamilton Jensen, Isabella Oberhauser
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Publication number: 20240008587Abstract: A sockliner includes: a base layer portion formed of a three-dimensional mesh structure body; and an upper layer portion formed of a sheet-like structure body that covers an upper surface of the base layer portion. The upper layer portion includes a through-hole group including a plurality of holes, and each of the holes is located inward from a peripheral edge of the upper layer portion without reaching the peripheral edge. In a case where a surrounding region is defined as a region between the peripheral edge and a position offset by 4.0 mm inward from the peripheral edge, the through-hole group includes an outermost hole group including a plurality of holes located closest to the peripheral edge so as to overlap with the surrounding region and to align along the peripheral edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: ASICS CORPORATIONInventors: Genki HATANO, Toshiaki OKAMOTO, Hiroyuki KUSUMI, Ryota SAKIYAMA, Shingo TAKASHIMA, Yuta KAWAI, Satoru ABE, Norihiko TANIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20240008588Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: FAST IP, LLCInventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
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Publication number: 20240008589Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: FAST IP, LLCInventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
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Publication number: 20240008590Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: FAST IP, LLCInventor: MICHAEL PRATT
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Publication number: 20240008591Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe with a rotating tongue having an open configuration for ease of donning or doffing by a foot and also having a closed configuration for retention of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: FAST IP, LLCInventor: Craig Cheney
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Publication number: 20240008592Abstract: An article of footwear and methods include an insole, an upper configured to form a space between the upper and the insole configured to admit and secure a foot of a wearer, and a rotatable conveyor element. The rotatable conveyor element is seated in at least one of the insole and the upper. The rotatable conveyor element is configured to rotatably engage a body part of the wearer as the foot enters the space and draw the foot into the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher Andon, Timothy P. Hopkins
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Publication number: 20240008593Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper and a heel member. The upper is fixed to the sole and configured to cover a foot of a wearer, the upper including a wearing opening. The heel member is disposed on a heel side of the wearing opening of the upper. The heel member includes a guiding portion configured to guide a heel of the wearer toward the wearing opening and a holding portion configured to hold the guiding portion with respect to the upper at least in a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Genki HATANO, Norihiko TANIGUCHI, Takayuki UEDA, Katsunori YAGYU, Kei KANEMATSU, Hironori KITAYAMA
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Publication number: 20240008594Abstract: A shoe comprises an outsole, a midsole operatively connected to the outsole, an insole operatively connected to the midsole, the midsole and insole each having at least one aperture therein, and a cushion. The cushion includes at least one pillar extending generally upwardly from outsole through the at least one aperture in the midsole and the aperture in the insole. The cushion can further include a radial flange sandwiched between the outsole and the midsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: SolwerkInventors: John Stollenwerk, Jr., Javier Solis
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Publication number: 20240008595Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Robbie PATERSON, Harry MILES, Daniel RUIZ, Fabian SCHWEIZER, Sam FORESTER, Falk BRUNS, Peter VALDIVIA, Jochen BARTL, Tobias BIEGEL, Valentin PERRIN, Jürgen WEIDL, Matthias SCHMITT, Heiko SCHLARB, Alejandro ALCANIZ, Ronny Herman Gerard GROENEVELD
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Publication number: 20240008596Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure. The sole structure has a longitudinal extension in a longitudinal direction and a vertical extension in a vertical direction. The sole structure defines a plurality of recesses arranged at least in a rearfoot region thereof and extend at least partially into the sole structure in a transverse direction and along a straight line that extends in the longitudinal direction. Without external forces on the sole structure, each recess of the plurality of recesses is larger in a first direction than in a second direction. The sole structure is configured to provide predetermined dampening and spring deflection characteristics such that, when an external force is applied to the sole structure, the plurality of recesses collapse in a predetermined manner and, when the external force is removed, the plurality of recesses expand back to their original shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Matthias HARTMANN, Reinhold SUSSMANN, Federico CASALEGNO, Hunmin KOH, Yihyun LIM, Yasaman TAHOUNI, Will WALKER
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Publication number: 20240008597Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure, wherein the upper includes a footwear lacing system having a first panel with a plurality of first lateral receiving elements, a tongue having a plurality of first medial receiving elements, a plurality of second medial receiving elements, a first aperture, a second aperture, a second panel having a plurality of second lateral receiving elements, and a cord lock coupled to a rear side of the tongue. A user may thread the laces through a cord lock, interweaving the laces sequentially between a plurality of medial and lateral receiving elements and tighten the lacing system to longitudinally align the receiving elements without any laces traversing the tongue of the footwear, thereby saving time in use, optimizing shoe fit, relieving potential discomfort, and exposing the tongue of the shoe for placement of shoe designers' logos.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Misipope E. Soliai
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Publication number: 20240008598Abstract: A fastening device includes a case, a spool disposed within the case, an engaging unit disposed above the spool, and a knob covering the upper case body. The case includes an upper case body including at least one protecting wing extending upward, and a base detachably coupled to the upper case body. At least a portion of the at least one protecting wing is higher than a lower edge of the knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Chin-Chu CHEN
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Publication number: 20240008599Abstract: The invention relates to a link chain of an article of jewellery and/or gemstone jewellery, comprising first and second links (1, 1) mechanically secured to one another and each including an ornamental element (3), a cradle (2) configured to receive the ornamental element in an internal space (4) and including a slot (11) formed at a first end of the cradle and leading into the internal space (4), and an assembly head (12) extending such that it projects from a second end of the cradle outside the internal space of the cradle; with the link chain (20) being formed by the insertion of the head of the first link into the internal space of the second link through the slot thereof and by the ornamental element which comes to face the head of the first link and which is set in the internal space of the second link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: David CLUZEAU
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Publication number: 20240008600Abstract: A band having a first portion comprising a plurality of fibers, a second portion extending from an end of the first portion, the second portion having a thick section and a thin section, and a first component encompassing the thick section and a portion of the thin section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Wee Phurn Lim, Nick Gillett, Laura Shumaker, Sheng-Chieh Lin
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Publication number: 20240008601Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body and a band body. The opposite sides of the main body are provided with a tail portion and a hook portion, respectively. An open groove is provided between the hook portion and other parts of the main body. One end of the band body is connected to the tail portion. The band body enters the open groove from an open side of the open groove and is folded back around the hook portion. The other end of the band body is fixed to a part of the band body, so that the band body is coupled to the hook portion, and the band body is adapted to fix the main body to a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Li-Hsun Chang, Yu-Hsun Chung, Chen-Fu Chang
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Publication number: 20240008602Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body and a coupling member. The main body has a tail portion and a hook portion at two opposite sides respectively. One end of the coupling member is connected to the tail portion. A buckle hole of another end of the coupling member is for sleeving onto the hook portion to fix the main body to a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: HTC CorporationInventors: Li-Hsun Chang, Yu-Hsun Chung, Chen-Fu Chang
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Publication number: 20240008603Abstract: A gemstone cut into a round or modified round shape have a total of 81 facets. The gemstone includes a crown and a bottom separated by a girdle. The crown includes a table surrounded by 16 star facets. The 16 star facets are surrounded by 8 primary bezel facets, and 8 secondary bezel facets. The 8 primary and secondary bezel facets are surrounded by 16 primary upper girdle facets such that the crown has a total of 48 facets surrounding the table. A bottom of the gemstone has a culet surrounded by 8 primary and 8 secondary pavilion facets. The 8 primary and secondary pavilion facets are surrounded by 16 lower girdle facets therebetween. The bottom has a total of 32 facets surrounding the culet. Including the table this gemstone may have a total of 81 facets which may be surrounded by the girdle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Zev Wolf WEITMAN
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Publication number: 20240008604Abstract: A jewel and/or jewellery article includes a frame, a flap able to move with respect to the frame, configured to admit a first configuration wherein the flap at least partially covers the frame and at least one ornamental element that it includes, and a second configuration wherein the flap at least partially uncovers the frame and the ornamental element, a drive mechanism configured to cause to slide on the frame, in a first sliding direction, the at least one flap between a first position in the first configuration of the article and a second position in the second configuration of the article, and an actuation mechanism configured to act on the drive mechanism when the actuation mechanism is urged in a second actuation direction different from the first sliding direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: David CLUZEAU
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Publication number: 20240008605Abstract: A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit, a primary leg unit, at least two support leg units, a positioning unit and a seating unit. The leg units are mounted on the pivot base unit. The positioning unit is mounted on the primary leg unit, and has a mounting seat and a positioning member. The positioning member has a guiding slope surface. A seating member of the seating unit is shiftable between a collapsed position and a seated position. During the operation from the seated position to the collapsed position, the seating member is actuated to move the guiding slope surface to generate a retention force for keeping the seating member unmoved relative to the positioning member so as to facilitate the folding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: STEP2GOLD CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Ting PAO
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Publication number: 20240008606Abstract: A folding crutch chair includes a pivot base unit and at least three support leg units. The pivot base unit has at least three mounting slots angularly spaced apart from one another about an axial line, and at least three pairs of joint portions respectively formed in the mounting slots. Each support leg unit includes a pivot seat, an outer tubular piece, and an inner tubular piece extending telescopically relative to the outer tubular piece. The pivot seat has a pair of pivot portions respectively and pivotably connected with the joint portions such that each support leg unit is rotatable relative to the pivot base unit. The support leg units are shiftable between a folded state and an unfolded state. The length of the support leg units is reduced when folded so as to facilitate packaging, storage and carrying.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: STEP2GOLD CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Ting PAO
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Publication number: 20240008607Abstract: A rod of an umbrella is a rod having a tail end and an extension rod having two ends; one end of the extension rod is detachably connected to the tail end of the rod; the rod is a hollow tube in which the extension rod is inserted, a limiting mechanism is located inside the rod for limiting insertion of the extension rod; the extension rod is made of rigid material or elastic material. When in use, the assembly can be completed by inserting the extension rod into the tail end of the rod, so that the rod becomes longer and is very easy to use. In the present invention, the rod is simple and reasonable in structure and easy and quick for operation and assembly, which can greatly increase the shading area, meet the functional requirements of the product, and reduce the packaging and transportation costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Xiong Luo
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Publication number: 20240008608Abstract: A foldable rod of an umbrella comprises a rod, a foldable extension rod connected to the tail end of the rod; wherein, the tail end of the rod has sliding grooves, the extension rod passes through the sliding grooves through a pin to be connected to the rod, and is capable of rotating and sliding along the sliding grooves, a bump is arranged in the sliding grooves, and, when the pin passes the bump and moves into limiting grooves, the extension rod is locked to the rod, which is convenient to use. The present invention is simple and reasonable in structure, easy to operate, and can effectively extend the length of rods and reduce the packaging cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Xiong Luo
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Publication number: 20240008609Abstract: A wallet includes a first metal shell with one or more openings on a shell perimeter adapted to clip one or more objects to the one or more openings; a second metal shell coupled to the first shell with a storage compartment therebetween; and securing a soft material to the first and second metal shells, wherein the soft material comprises compartment to store cards or money therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
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Publication number: 20240008610Abstract: An apparatus for carrying foldable footwear that comprises a drawstring pouch having a side pocket that reversibly adjusts between undrawn and drawn states. When undrawn, the pouch is characterized by an opening at the top of the pouch that is dimensioned and configured for receiving a pair of foldable shoes in an interior of the pouch. When drawn, the pouch is characterized by a drawstring arranged on the upper portion sealing off the opening, thereby concealing the interior of the pouch. The apparatus further comprises a collapsible tote bag removably inserted in the side pocket, where the tote bag is configured to reversibly convert between unfolded and folded states. When unfolded, the tote bag is characterized by an interior portion that receives a pair of unfolded shoes, where the interior portion further includes a storage pocket. When folded, the tote bag is completely contained within the second pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Kfir Gavrieli, Dikla Gavrieli
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Publication number: 20240008611Abstract: A magnetic phone case includes a phone pouch, a magnet, a notch, and a phone insertion opening. The phone pouch that secures the mobile phone includes a rear panel, a front panel, and a lateral panel, wherein the front panel is connected to the rear panel by the lateral panel. The phone insertion opening is delineated within the front panel, the rear panel, and the lateral panel so that the user can insert the mobile phone. The magnet is internally connected within the front panel to magnetically attached and securely hold the mobile phone within the phone pouch. The notch traverses into the front panel about the phone insertion opening thus allowing the user to outwardly push out the front panel so that the magnetic attachment can be separated and mobile phone can be pulled out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Young Lee
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Publication number: 20240008612Abstract: An antenna package, comprising an antenna and a protective enclosure for the antenna, the enclosure comprising a case element and at least one guard element and at least one handle attached to the case element. The antenna is secured inside the case element. The enclosure can also comprise mounting hardware for mounting the antenna. The enclosure has at least one connector for the antenna, and, in some embodiments, has a connector protector element configured to protect the connector from damage. The enclosure can be any suitable size or shape. In some embodiments, guard elements and/or handles can be omitted or be removable. The antenna package is suitable for temporary installation and for repeated installation and deinstallation. A transport unit for securing the protective enclosure during transport is also disclosed. In some embodiments, the transport unit is modifiable by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: GALTRONICS USA, INC.Inventors: Michael Moy, Minya Gavrilovic, Des Bromley, Jacco Van Beek, Sadegh Farzaneh, Brian Wixon
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Publication number: 20240008613Abstract: A bag for electronic devices, characterised in that it comprises a pair of facing rectangular flaps, which are provided with respective appendixes, having a semi-cylindrical profile, at one end of their long side, and with a couple of cylindrical hinges arranged in the proximity of said long side of the flap at the other end, in the inner surface, an arm 8 being fixed to each said cylindrical hinges, said arm 8 being connected to a frame through a central pivot, both being arranged on the edge of the short side of said bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Vivienne FLEISCHER, Michele BELLANI
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Publication number: 20240008614Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device that includes a case member, the case member including slots and ports formed therein for allowing interaction with a device positioned within the case member. The case member includes inner and outer surfaces. Separate button features are assembled to the case member sealing the case member and providing actuation of the device. The case member and lid are removably joined to define an air and water tight volume receiving the device. The button features are assembled from outside the case member and include a membrane attached to an inside of the case member. The plug core transmits force directly to the underlying device and displaces the flexible membrane so that it undergoes elastic deformation but is still secured to the case member to toggle the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: CATALYST LIFESTYLE LIMITEDInventors: Joshua Wright, June Lai
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Publication number: 20240008615Abstract: Provided is a zipper structure for suitcases, including a zipper strip. The zipper strip includes a front chain belt and a rear chain belt, and also includes a front frame strip and a rear frame strip. The front frame strip is bonded on the front case of the suitcase by thermal pressing. The rear frame strip is bonded on the rear case of the suitcase by thermal pressing. The front chain belt is connected to the front frame strip through the front zipper fixing coil. The rear chain belt is connected to the rear frame strip through the rear zipper fixing coil. Also disclosed is a trolley bag utilizing the zipper structure for suitcases as described. The zipper structure and trolley bag as provided cancels the traditional manual sew process and realize the automatic production for zipper suitcases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Yishun Hou, Qun Yu
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Publication number: 20240008616Abstract: A hairstyling device is provided. The hairstyling device includes a heatable hair contact member having a hair-contactable surface, the hair contact member being operable to apply heat to a tress of hair via the hair-contactable surface by movement of the hair contact member along the tress of hair between a first end of the tress and a second end of the tress. The hairstyling device includes sensor equipment configured to generate sensor output indicative of current use of the hairstyling device. The hairstyling device includes a controller configured to receive the sensor output from the sensor equipment, determine, based on the sensor output, that the hair contact member is at the first end of the tress or the second end of the tress, and control the hairstyling device to perform an action based on the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Elizabeth Chania HICKEY, Andrew Collingwood WATSON, Lili TAO
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Publication number: 20240008617Abstract: Styling tools and methods achieve polished-looking, ponytail hair styles even with thick, textured, coiled or kinky hair types. A tubular sleeve of flexible material includes adjustable front and back openings. A user position the sleeve such that the front opening is proximate to the hairline, using the tool to compress and smooth the hair until a desired ponytail style is achieved, at which time the back opening is cinched around the base of the ponytail. Different embodiments facilitate high- and low-pony styles. The tool is easily moved and removed once a desired hair style has been established, reducing excessive manipulation and pulling on the hair, while minimizing stress and breakage to the delicate edges around the hairline.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Bernetta Hartsfield
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Publication number: 20240008618Abstract: An attachment is described for a haircare appliance. The attachment includes an inlet for receiving an airflow, and a plurality of outlets through which the airflow is discharged. The attachment further includes one or more members moveable between a first position and a second position. The airflow is discharged from the outlets in a clockwise direction when the members are in the first position, and the airflow is discharged from the outlets in a counterclockwise direction when the members are in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Robert Mark Brett COULTON, Martin Edward KEANE, Peter DABBS
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Publication number: 20240008619Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automated reciprocating hair dryer including a base configured to exhaust air, a bowl having a top opening and a bottom opening, and a pipe connected to the base. The bowl has an outer wall and an inner wall forming a chamber, and a protruding structure forming an inlet opening. A linear actuator includes a support frame having a track and a motor connected to a power source and a positioning sensor. The motor drives the linear actuator to reciprocate the bowl from a raised position to a lower position around the pipe. A hose, a housing, a computing device, and a blower are also included. The blower is connected to the first end of the hose, and the second end of the hose is connected to the inlet opening of the bowl. The pipe is in alignment with the top and bottom openings of the bowl, and the first end of the pipe exhausts the air into the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Shawna Stepp-Jones
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Publication number: 20240008620Abstract: A hair removal tool or device for removing depilatory cream from any part of the body typically where unwanted hair grows, including without limitation the face, legs, underarms, arms, intimate areas, chest and back. The device can also be used to apply or more uniformly spread the depilatory cream to make the cream more effective prior to removal. The device can also be used for applying and removing other skin treatment lotions such as an exfoliating lotion. The hair removal device includes a scraper portion having an edge for removing hair from skin as the edge moves along the skin and scrapes the depilatory cream; and a receptacle portion coupled to the scraper portion and having a receptacle for collecting the scraped depilatory cream and removed hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Anthony Green
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Publication number: 20240008621Abstract: A carrier is provided for removably securing a portion of a container for a dispensable product therein. The carrier includes a receptacle defining a cavity including a first portion having a cavity wall structure structured to retentively engage a cap attachment portion of the product container when the cap attachment portion is positioned in the cavity first portion after removal of the cap from the cap attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Danny Glen Wilson
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Publication number: 20240008622Abstract: Described herein are an improved wrist palette, and methods for making same, wherein the wrist palette is aesthetically pleasing, ergonomic, and configured to easily attach to wearable items without requiring a watchband, bracelet, cord, or other similar accoutrement to attach the palette to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Leigh Boan, Brana Williams, Lynda Priester
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Publication number: 20240008623Abstract: Device (1) for packaging a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising: —a receptacle (10) extending along an elevation axis (Z-Z?) and comprising an internal volume; —a lid (20) that is hinged with respect to said receptacle (10) between a closing position, in which said lid cooperates with the receptacle (10) and closes off access to the internal volume of said receptacle (10), and an opening position, in which said lid (20) is pivoted away from the receptacle (10) to allow access to said internal volume. The device comprises a stiffening member (40) mounted in the lid (20) and comprising at least one stiffening element (42) that extends along the elevation axis (Z-Z?) from the stiffening member (40) towards the lid (20) and rigidly secured to the lid (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Pierre Gardet, William Delbove, Florence Trotet, Emeric Renaudin
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Publication number: 20240008624Abstract: An organizer has a planar back panel, a front panel, a core between the back panel and the front panel comprised of a resilient foam material, and at least one receptacle defined by an opening in the front panel aligned with a channel in the core extending from the opening in the front panel toward the back panel. The channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the opening such that a device having a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of the channel will form a friction fit with an interior wall of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Johana Parker
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Publication number: 20240008625Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a backpack that is designed and organized for the storage and transport of painting tools. The backpack is designed to include storage for painting tools such as, for example, brushes, rollers, roller handles, putty knives, and/or an extension pole with other pockets allowing for the storage and transport of personal items. In particular embodiments, the backpack includes specific storage capabilities for wet tools so that they can be stored and transported to a different location for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Sharad Gaurav, Edward R. Goodwin, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR.
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Publication number: 20240008626Abstract: A tactical management backpack having: a backpack body; an insulated pocket nested within the backpack body, the insulated pocket having; an insulated cavity and an insulative layer surrounding the insulated cavity, wherein the insulative layer is configured to slow heat transfer between the insulated cavity and an external environment; an engagement surface attached to the insulative layer; and a securing band configured to selectively engage with the engagement surface, such that the securing band is configured to secure an object within the insulated pocket; and a side pocket associated with the backpack body, the side pocket being configured to selectively secure a receptacle. Thus an advantage is the insulated pocket may be used to store food products while maintaining their desired temperature for longer. Another advantage is that the side pockets may be used to carry drinks, such that foods and drinks may be securely stored within the backpack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Michael A. Henderson
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Publication number: 20240008627Abstract: A tactical management backpack having: a backpack body having: an insulated pocket nested within the backpack body, the insulated pocket having: a plurality of perimeter walls; an outer wall attached to one of the perimeter walls; an engagement surface attached to a corresponding perimeter wall; a mesh pocket secured to the outer wall; a securing band configured to engage with the engagement surface; an insulative layer surrounding the insulated pocket; and a drink pocket attached to the backpack body, the drink pocket having a tension cord configured to secure a drink receptacle within the drink pocket. The tactical management backpack may securely hold food items within the insulated pocket alongside a temperature moderation device to maintain the food's temperature for longer, thus preserving the food items. The provided drink pockets allow for drinks to be held alongside the food items, thus providing secure storage for both food and drinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Michael A. Henderson
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Publication number: 20240008628Abstract: A mobile entertainment system that is portable and can be easily carried by a user for playing audio while providing a DJ-like musical experience. The apparatus can be positioned around the torso of the user supported by shoulders and waist. The apparatus includes a frame to which different components can be mounted. Over the front mid-portion of the frame can be mounted a DJ console. The user can enter into the frame between the console and the rear side of the frame such that facing the console. A harness, which can be worn like a backpack, can be coupled to the frame and allow carrying the apparatus hands-free. The apparatus includes a DJ console, Sub-woofer, DJ lights, speakers, amplifiers, and the like equipment common in a DJs system. A specially designed sub-woofer housing is coupled on the rear side of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Davis McGee
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Publication number: 20240008629Abstract: A beverage container includes a transparent cylindrical acrylic body sized to fit into a cup-holder of a vehicle, a transparent skin sized to encase a portion of an outer surface of the body, a transparent handle, a transparent lid sized to seal a chamber defined by the body, a transparent latch, and a transparent rubber or plastic cover sized to be placed onto the lid. The container is scannable by an x-ray machine or a metal detector for inspecting the container and the a beverage in the chamber, and permits a visual inspection of the liquid through the container. The latch permits the beverage to exit the lid through an orifice for the beverage to be consumed when the latch is open configuration. The orifice is sized to permit a straw to be inserted through the orifice to consume the beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Josefina Tatiana Wittig