Patents Issued in March 7, 2024
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Publication number: 20240074539Abstract: A footwear article includes (a) an upper having a tongue opening at a front thereof; (b) a gusseted tongue including a tongue panel positioned over the tongue opening and a pair of gussets attaching laterally opposite sides of the tongue panel to the upper; (c) a pair of tongue fasteners configured to selectively fasten and unfasten corresponding sides of the tongue panel to and from the upper; (d) a first lacing system on the upper and arranged for guiding lacing over the gusseted tongue and tongue fasteners when the sides of the tongue are fastened to the upper; and (e) a second lacing system on the tongue panel and arranged for guiding the lacing across the tongue panel clear of the tongue fasteners when the sides of the tongue panel are unfastened from the upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Christopher Anderson, Adam Meek, Oliver Saunders, Michael Edward Blackford
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Publication number: 20240074540Abstract: An article of footwear can. Include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Holli Pheil, Tiffany A. Beers, Andrew A. Owings, Ryan Frederick, Austin Palmer, Michael Ciuffo, Steven H. Walker
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Publication number: 20240074541Abstract: According to an embodiment, a device for tightening an article includes a housing, a spool rotatably positioned within the housing, a knob operably coupled with the spool to cause the spool to rotate within the housing, and a stop mechanism. The device is configured so that incremental rotation of the knob in a first direction causes a corresponding incremental rotation of the spool within the housing that incrementally tensions a tension member and thereby tightens the article. The device is also configured so that incremental rotation of the knob in a second direction causes a corresponding incremental rotation of the spool that incrementally loosens the tension member's tension. The stop mechanism is configured to prevent rotation of the spool in the second direction when the tension member's tension achieves or falls below a tension threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: BOA Technology, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Converse, Eric Irwin, Randon Kruse, Mark Soderberg, Aaron Venturini
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Publication number: 20240074542Abstract: An outsole includes a set of ridges concentrically aligned around and emanating outwardly from a first epicenter. Each of the ridges have an undulating height there along. A portion of the set of ridges is aligned to define a flex zone. The flex zone is configured to accommodate flexion of the outsole there along.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Arnaud Redon, Christopher Dunning
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Publication number: 20240074543Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for fastening apparel with a fastener having an integrated and adjustable tensioner that facilitates a precise fitment of the apparel when worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: ROBERT R REESE, WEYMAN WEEMS
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Publication number: 20240074544Abstract: A male touch fastener product with a resin surface and an array of spaced-apart male touch fastener elements carried on the surface. Each touch fastener element has a stem extending from the surface and a head disposed at a distal end of the stem and extending laterally from the stem to a distal edge overhanging the surface. The head, stem and surface form a contiguous mass of resin, the head. The distal edge has multiple toes extending laterally outward and varying in shape and size about the edge, with adjacent toes having facing, free-form resin surfaces defining crevices therebetween. The fastener element is particularly flexible and engages with very fine fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Luis Parellada Armela, Christopher M. Gallant, James L. Tardiff, Mark A. Clarner
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Publication number: 20240074545Abstract: A zipper puller configured to connect to a zipper slider includes a puller portion and a loop portion. The puller portion may include arm channels, an extension slot located along each arm channel, and a tab slot located within each extension slot. The loop portion may include a loop to loop through a zipper slider connector, arms extending from the loop, and an extension extending from each arm, where each extension includes a tab. The puller portion and the loop portion are configured to couple to connect the zipper puller to a zipper slider. The arms may be configured to flex outwardly to position tabs within arm channels such that the arms may translate along the arm channels toward the extension slots. The arms may be resilient when flexed to urge the extensions into the extension slots along the arm channels to position the tabs within the tab slots, thereby coupling the puller portion and loop portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Travelpro Products, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan Payne
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Publication number: 20240074546Abstract: New forms of free weights for weight training are provided. Such free weights may include a flexible, gripping ring set in a channel with a varying width, configured to be threaded over the end of a barbell. The channel may include a locking notch. Such a free weight may be rotated until the channel is aligned with a floor (perpendicular to gravity) and then loaded onto the barbell by threading the gripping ring onto the barbell. The free weight is then rotated 90 degrees causing the barbell and gripping ring to travel away from a center of the channel, where the channel narrows and includes the locking notch. The gripping ring is resultingly deformed by the narrower section of the channel entered, into an ovoid shape, gripping the barbell by force of gravity. A user may then reverse these steps, to release and unload the free weight from the barbell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
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Publication number: 20240074547Abstract: There is provided a fastener tape that satisfies a predetermined standard of peeling resistance between a reinforcing portion and a fastener tape body without using an anchor coating agent and in a simple manner. A fastener tape includes a fastener tape body, and a reinforcing portion provided on at least one main surface of the fastener tape body, wherein the reinforcing portion is a single layer comprising a polypropylene resin, and is impregnated and solidified in the fastener tape body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Shintaro OHSUGI, Toshiyuki ASAMI, Miki FUKUHARA, Hideki OKUBO
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Publication number: 20240074548Abstract: A fastener stringer for a concealed slide fastener in which a knitted fastener tape has a tape main body portion and a doubled-tape portion that is formed by extending in a width direction from the tape main body portion and being folded back, wherein at least a chain stitch yarn is included in each wale forming the tape main body portion, and wales forming the doubled-tape portion have at least one wide wale having a second wale width that is greater than the first wale width of the wale forming the tape main body portion. The doubled-tape portion of the fastener tape can thereby be provided with superior flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Yoshito Ikeguchi, Masaki Meiwa, Yukako Nakamura, Hayato Iwamura
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Publication number: 20240074549Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface, contact loops on the contact surface for contacting a user, and engagement loops on the engagement surface for engaging hooks. The hooks can be provided on the engagement surface, opposite some of the contact loops. Edge sections of the base can wrap around a central section to define an end of the base. A tab can extend from an end of the base to facilitate attachment, adjustment, and/or removal of the watch band. The tab can further help maintain the assembled parts in place to enhance durability of the watchband.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Donald L. OLMSTEAD, Ayumi KUSANO, Clement C. TISSANDIER, Eiryo SHIRAISHI, Mengxi ZHAO, Molly J. ANDERSON, Osamu YABE, Seul Bi KIM, Tirshathah A. HUNTER, Yoji HAMADA
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Publication number: 20240074550Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface and an engagement ribbon forming loops on the engagement surface of the base for receiving a hook of a buckle. The engagement ribbon can be interwoven with the base to provide secure anchoring for the hook within one of the loops. The woven portions of the watchband can be securely coupled to end structures, such as the buckle, retaining rings, and/or a connector. The watchband provides adjustable lengths to accommodate different fit configurations as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Timothy S. Lui, Clement C. Tissandier, Donald L. Olmstead, Molly J. Anderson, Osamu Yabe, Seul Bi Kim, Yoji Hamada
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Publication number: 20240074551Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface and an engagement ribbon forming loops on the engagement surface of the base for receiving a hook of a buckle. The engagement ribbon can be interwoven with the base to provide secure anchoring for the hook within one of the loops. The woven portions of the watchband can be securely coupled to end structures, such as the buckle, retaining rings, and/or a connector. The watchband provides adjustable lengths to accommodate different fit configurations as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Seul Bi KIM, Camille I. HENROT, Clement C. TISSANDIER, Donald L. OLMSTEAD, Jessica J. LU, Kristen L. CRETELLA, Molly J. ANDERSON, Tirshathah A. HUNTER, Yoji HAMADA
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Publication number: 20240074552Abstract: A jewelry article is disclosed. The jewelry article includes a main segment configured to loop around a body part and having a first and second end. A ring with a center opening is attached to the second end of the main segment. An extender has a first and second end, wherein the first end of the main segment is attached to the second end of the extender and the first end of the extender passes through and extends beyond the center opening of the ring, providing a variable circumference loop. The jewelry article further includes a fastener attached to the first end of the extender, wherein the fastener is larger than the opening of the ring and cannot pass therethrough, and the fastener is configured for removeable connection to the extender or the ring. Methods of securing the jewelry article around a body part are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Jewelry IP, LLCInventor: Michael Ottaway
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Publication number: 20240074553Abstract: An aspect of the invention relates to a process for manufacturing a horological or jewellery external part element, including a body made of hard material, inlaid with a decoration made of a second material, where in a first step the body made of the hard material is formed, during this first step or in a second step, a hollow is produced in a face of the body, in a third step, the surface condition of the bottom and/or walls of said hollow is modified to increase the contact area thereof, in a fourth step, this hollow is filled with the second material is a composite material including at least one bio-sourced charged polymer including at least one bio-sourced charged polymer chosen for the wear resistance thereof, to constitute an insert forming a said decoration, in a fifth step, a surface finishing of said insert is performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Comadur SAInventors: Pierry VUILLE, Nicolas OIAN
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Publication number: 20240074554Abstract: A rotary open-close type sun umbrella includes a standing post, umbrella ribs and umbrella cloths; an unfolding device is arranged at the upper end of the standing post, and the unfolding device is rotatably connected with the standing post; a plurality of umbrella ribs is arranged on the unfolding device, and the umbrella ribs are connected to umbrella cloths; each umbrella cloth is connected with two adjacent umbrella ribs, thus enabling the plurality of umbrella ribs and umbrella cloths to be sequentially connected to form an umbrella surface; the standing post is provided with a driving device, and the driving device is in transmission connection with the unfolding device, thereby allowing the umbrella surface to be unfolded or folded; the rotating arms are rotatably arranged on a mandrel; the mandrel propels one of the rotating arms and the corresponding umbrella rib to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Ziguo WANG
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Publication number: 20240074555Abstract: A horizontally movable bowling bag providing ease of use and maintenance, the bowling bag includes: a frame having a space defined therein to store a plurality of bowling balls; a ball support assembled to or integrally formed with the frame to support each of the plurality of bowling balls in the space; casters provided at a lower side of the frame to allow the frame to move in a horizontal direction, each of the plurality of casters comprising a coupling member removably coupled thereto so as to be exposed to an outside of the frame, a fixing boss fixed in a support hole in the frame using the coupling member, and a drive wheel coupled to a lower end of the fixing boss so as to be freely rotatable; and a handle integrally coupled to one side of the frame, the handle being configured to be adjustable in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Sung Hwan BAE, Jae Young BAE, Si Hyeon BAE, Gang Nam BAE
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Publication number: 20240074556Abstract: A bag comprises a front face, a rear face, a first side face comprising a first side pocket, a second side face, a top face and a bottom face. The bottom face comprises a rigid base. A storage region is positioned between the front face, the rear face, the first side face, the second side face, the top face and the bottom face. An access mechanism is constructed and arranged to allow access to the storage region. Four wheels are coupled to the bottom face. An expansion mechanism is constructed and arranged to expand the storage region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: David S. Logan, Kyle Stewart Logan, Gregory Fritsch, Carrie Fritsch
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Publication number: 20240074557Abstract: A jewelry box is disclosed. The jewelry box may include a base and a plurality of vertical elongated fingers pivotably attached to the base. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be placed adjacent to each other and at a first predetermined distance from each other. Further, the plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be configured to pivot around vertical elongated fingers distal ends to move the plurality of vertical elongated fingers between an open position and a closed position. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers is in the open position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is perpendicular to a base plane and in the closed position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is parallel to the base plane. The jewelry box may further include a plurality of horizontal tension members, which may form an inward binding force and may horizontally couple vertical elongated fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Beyond CenterLine Solutions LLCInventor: Richard Michael Bond
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Publication number: 20240074558Abstract: A portable hair printer includes a communication module, a printer module that performs a printing operation, a memory that stores a program for printing an image on a surface of a bundle of hairs, and a processor that executes the program, wherein the program is executed by the processor, receives an image to be dyed on the bundle of hairs from the user terminal through the communication module, and transmits the received image to the printer module to perform an image printing operation for the bundle of hairs, and the portable hair printer further comprises a housing having the communication module, the printer module, the memory, and the processor embedded therein, and the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing hinged to each other around a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jong In LEE, Kyu Suk LEE, Tae Sik YUN
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Publication number: 20240074559Abstract: A hair drying unit suitable for being installed in a room, the hair drying unit having an end device with a body, a first conduit, a second conduit, at least a first opening wherein the first conduit ends, and a second opening wherein the second conduit ends. The end device is suitable for being used in the vicinity of a user's hair. The hair drying unit is a heating/dehumidification system suitably configured to generate an airflow that comes out of one of the two openings of the end device and an airflow that is sucked in from one of the two openings of the end device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Giuseppe POLVERELLI
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Publication number: 20240074560Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Alexander Shashou, Justin Effron, Gabe Greeley, Marcus R. Williams, Margaret Mathieu, Lucile Driscoll, Lu Lyu, Charles C. Shortlidge, Peter Duerst, Douglas Stewart, Chris Casey, Ndungu Muturi, Ryan Wood, Zhi Teoh, Harald Quintus-Bosz, Jesse Gray, Matt Berlin, Juhi Kalra, Christine Noh, Oliver Zhang, Will Burke, Chris Evans, Allison Tse, Anthony Parker, Eric Maxwell, Genevieve Laing
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Publication number: 20240074561Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial nail with a pre-built apex which is accompanied by detachable nail tips of different shapes and sizes that modularly couple with a main body giving the user the ability to achieve a customizable salon looking nail on their own. The main body of the nail and the tip fit snugly together to form a flush top surface with a small seam. Various finishes and embellishments can be applied to the top surface without damaging it. Like a salon nail, it will last until the user chooses to remove it. This solves the problems associated with traditional “press-on” nails.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Tara Piacentino Omwoha
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Publication number: 20240074562Abstract: A Device for packaging and applying a fluid product having: —a container having a neck, an applicator, having an applicator member borne by a stem and at least one fastening relief protruding from the stem, and a component molded in one piece, for retaining the applicator and wiping the applicator member, fastened to the container, this component having a wiping part and a retaining part having at least one retaining relief beneath which said fastening relief engages when the applicator is mounted on the container, the wiping part being connected on only a portion of its periphery to the retaining part, so as to provide at least one opening beneath said retaining relief, this opening emerging axially away from the retaining relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Stéphane LEROUX
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Publication number: 20240074563Abstract: According to the present disclosure, makeup is put on based on the characteristics of the face of the person who is having the makeup put on. A control part and an application part are provided, where the control part includes: an area determining part configured to determine an area to apply a cosmetic product, based on a selected application pattern and at least two application characteristic points on a face; and a command part configured to command an application device to apply the cosmetic product to the area, and where the application part applies the cosmetic product to the area as commanded by the control part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Mieko NASU, Daisuke KAMIWANO, Maro TOKUSHIGE, Takahiro SUZUKI, Takashi MARUYAMA
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Publication number: 20240074564Abstract: Discussed is a cosmetic dispensing system including a terminal and a cosmetic dispenser in near field communication with the terminal, including a memory storing applications for dispensing the cosmetic, a display receiving a command for inputting a cosmetic provision amount and a command for selecting a cosmetic dispensing icon, and a controller processing the command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount and the command for selecting the cosmetic dispensing icon received form the display. The command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount is data determined based on a number of times of use of cosmetics inputted by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.Inventors: Bok Hyun PACK, Seong Eun KOO, Kwang Ho OH, Hae Young HWANG
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Publication number: 20240074565Abstract: The hunting vest has an upper portion with a single back strap and a pair of shoulder straps that are monolithic with one another. The shoulder straps converge towards one another in a direction away from the single back strap and towards a connector to leave a pocket of a user's shoulder pocket free of the shoulder straps when the user is wearing the vest. The back strap having a maximum width adjacent the shoulder straps, and the width of the back strap decreases in a direction away from the shoulder straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Breton Dorman
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Publication number: 20240074566Abstract: A backpack includes a base, a harness, a hinge mechanism, a first cartridge and a second cartridge. The harness is coupled to the base and is configured to be removably worn by a person. The hinge mechanism is coupled to the base. The first cartridge is configured to removably store at least one piece of sporting equipment, such as a golf club, and is rotatably coupled to the base by the hinge mechanism. The second cartridge is configured to removably store at least one other piece of sporting equipment, such as a golf club, and is rotatably coupled to the base by the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism is configured to allow each of the first and second cartridges to be rotated between an upright position and a cross position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: THE VILLAGE HIDDEN IN THE HEAVENS LLCInventors: Cole Hayward, Michael Rex Gruizinga, Joseph Richard Regimbald
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Publication number: 20240074567Abstract: Disclosed are implementation of a belt clip used to attached a carrier, such as a light holster, to a belt and maintain its position on the belt. The belt clip is configured to fold over upon itself so that at least one fastener can be used to removably secure overlapped ends of the belt clip together, thereby forming a closed loop adapted to receive the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Andrew Henry
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Publication number: 20240074568Abstract: An adapter for attaching an accessory is provided. The adapter includes a wearable component mounting portion and an accessory mounting platform. The accessory mounting platform includes a first aperture at a first end of the accessory mounting platform, the first aperture being configured to receive a first fastener. The accessory mounting platform further includes a second aperture at the first end of the accessory mounting platform and spaced from the first aperture along a first axis, the second aperture being configured to receive a second fastener. The accessory mounting platform further includes a third aperture at a second end of the accessory mounting platform, the third aperture configured to receive a third fastener. The first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture are shaped to enable mounting of a accessory at a plurality of cant angles along a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Blue Force Gear, Inc.Inventors: Ashley A. Burnsed, Stephen G. Hilliard
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Publication number: 20240074569Abstract: A grill cleaning tool includes a tool handle extending between handle rear and forward ends. A forwardly-extending rigid plate depends from the tool handle to a distal scraping edge disposed forwardly of the handle forward end and configured for scraping surfaces to be cleaned. The tool further includes a readily removable brush element having a brush head defined by a plurality of bristles. The brush element and rigid plate are dimensioned and configured relative to one another such that, when the brush element is attached to the tool handle with the rigid plate, at least some of the bristles of the brush head extend longitudinally forward of the distal scraping edge. Adherence to these dimensional parameters facilitates use of the scraping edge without interference from the brush head and, conversely, use of the brush head without interference from the scraping edge with the brush element, respectively, removed and attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Mario E. Magnani
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Publication number: 20240074570Abstract: Various oral care devices and bristle patterns for oral care devices are disclosure herein, including bristle patterns for toothbrush heads, finger toothbrushes, and tongue cleaning devices. A bristle pattern of brush head can include a first bristle region having a first bristle core and a first outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the first bristle core; and a second bristle region disposed proximal the first bristle region, the second bristle region having a second bristle core and a second outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the second bristle core. As viewed in a top plane, the first bristle region can have a first convex outer boundary, the second bristle region can have a second convex outer boundary, and the transition region can comprise an inflection between the first and second convex outer boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Kami Hoss
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Publication number: 20240074571Abstract: Various oral care devices and bristle patterns for oral care devices are disclosure herein, including bristle patterns for toothbrush heads, finger toothbrushes, and tongue cleaning devices. A bristle pattern of brush head can include a first bristle region having a first bristle core and a first outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the first bristle core; and a second bristle region disposed proximal the first bristle region, the second bristle region having a second bristle core and a second outer bristle layer disposed at least partially around the second bristle core. As viewed in a top plane, the first bristle region can have a first convex outer boundary, the second bristle region can have a second convex outer boundary, and the transition region can comprise an inflection between the first and second convex outer boundaries.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Kami Hoss
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Publication number: 20240074572Abstract: Cleaning kits for wearable devices that are simple to use, are less likely to damage wearable devices, and are effective at cleaning wearable devices. An example can include a cleaning cloth, a softening solution, a brush, and a soft gel. The cleaning cloth can be a lint-free cloth. The softening solution can be a protein emulsifier. The softening solution can be provided in an ampule or other sealed container. The brush can be formed of an elastomer, such as silicone, to reduce the chance of damage to a wearable device. The brush can have a snowball pattern to further reduce the chance of damage. The soft gel can be a hydrogel solution. The soft gel can be biodegradable and can be provided in a pouch having a tear notch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Seohui Jung, Jacob D. Dennis, Michael B. Minerbi, Arun D. Chawan
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Publication number: 20240074573Abstract: Brushware contains the constituents of monofilaments or bristles, and at least one head, handle, and/or neck. The constituents contain or are made of polymers from the same polymer class selected from among polymers and/or copolymers, and wherein the polymer class is selected from polyamides or polyesters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Evonik Operation GmbHInventors: Florian HERMES, Uwe Kannengießer, Alexander Richter, Kerstin Wieder, Johannes-Florian Krampe
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Publication number: 20240074574Abstract: The invention provides for an improved article of manufacturing, being a utility brush that is designed to be made from material that minimizes abrasion to surfaces. This brush is made from materials excluding metal and other materials that can cause abrasion to surfaces upon the utility brush making physical contact with those surfaces. The utility brush being further designed to be made of material that excludes adhesives, where adhesives can be vulnerable to decomposition caused by physical contact with chemical solvents that could be applied to the utility brush or to the surfaces. The brush can be further dimensioned and/or customized, to brush surfaces located within oddly dimensioned and/or difficult to access spaces, including small and/or narrow spaces and crevices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: David M. Loughney, Todd M. Clemons, Akira Chanthabandith
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Publication number: 20240074575Abstract: Apparatuses, tables, and method of making the apparatuses and tables are disclosed for stowing and expanding a desk device. An exemplary apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a frame, a first surface slidably received by the frame in a horizontal plane between and including a stowed position and an expanded position, and a second surface slidably received by the frame between and including a stowed position and an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Kathryn Cubrilovic, John Travis Wettroth, Brian William Wallace, Samuel Patterson, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Publication number: 20240074576Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for controlling positioning of a desk. An exemplary apparatus includes a tabletop, expandable legs, motors, position sensors, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions. The motors alter a length of one of the expandable legs. The position sensors identify current position of each of the plurality of expandable legs. The instructions cause the processor to receive a sensor signal, a communication signal, or a command signal, receive the identified current position of one or more of the expandable legs, determine a projected length value for the one or more expandable legs responsive to the received sensor signal, the communication signal, or the command signal, and command one or more of the plurality of motors based on the projected length value for the one or more expandable legs and the identified current position of the one or more expandable legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: John Travis Wettroth, Samuel Patterson, Kathryn Cubrilovic, Brian William Wallace, Yoshihito Nakagaki
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Publication number: 20240074577Abstract: Storage structures suitable for being mounted on a trailer or truck, and for holding heavy, large format goods, are disclosed. The storage structures have at least a two-tier construction, in which metal rails or the like are assembled into three panels that are spaced apart to define two adjacent storage compartments or cages, one sized to hold mats, sheets, or the like, and the other tailored to support the first compartment and provide additional storage. The storage compartments may have equal lengths but different widths. The storage structures may include at least one pair of parallel fork tubes, or two orthogonally oriented pairs of fork tubes, to allow the storage structure to be picked up by a forklift truck on one, two, or more sides of the storage structure. The structures may also include lifting lugs, and one or more pull-out units.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Richard A. Thurston
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Publication number: 20240074578Abstract: An art furniture system that provides a tabletop is provided. The tabletop includes an easel region, a first and a second stationary region. The easel region is hingedly attached to the first stationary region. The art furniture system also includes two side supports. A first side support is disposed under, and fixedly attached to, the first stationary region. A second side support is disposed under, and fixedly attached to, the second stationary region. When the easel region is undeployed, the easel region is located between the first stationary region and the second stationary region such that the two stationary regions and the easel region form a flat surface. When the easel region is fully deployed, it is disposed at an angle between 83° and 88°, and most preferably at angle of 86°, with respect to a plane formed by a top surface of the first and second stationary regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Brochie Bergmann, Yaakov Landsman, Yehuda Ehrentreu
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Publication number: 20240074579Abstract: A bracket for mounting a drawer slide to a cabinet rear wall includes: a main panel; at least one lower guide attached to an extending from a lower edge of the main panel; at least one upper guide attached to the main panel above the lower guide to form a gap configured to receive a drawer slide; a latch extending from the main panel adjacent to the lower guide, the latch including an upwardly-extending hook; and openings in the main panel sized and positioned to receive fasteners to fasten the bracket to a rear wall of a cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: William Duggins, Robert C. Hightower
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Publication number: 20240074580Abstract: A drawer assembly includes a member having a first locking element. A drawer includes a frame and a handle having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the frame. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. A drawer release includes a first end and a second end and is rotatably coupled to the drawer. The first end includes a second locking element. The second portion is rotatable relative to the first portion to move the drawer release between a first orientation in which the second locking element directly engages the first locking element to prevent the drawer from translating relative to the member and a second orientation in which the second locking element is spaced apart from the first locking element to allow the drawer to translate relative to the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.Inventor: CHARLES L. Hanley
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Publication number: 20240074581Abstract: A device for supporting and removably fixing shelves of furniture, such as bookcases, shelf units and the like, by a pin associated with a shelf and configured to be inserted in a hole formed in a side wall of a furniture item. The device is configured to be inserted in the thickness of the shelf and has a casing, inside whereof the pin is mounted, ending with a head, which is stressed by a compression spring, to protrude normally from the edge of the shelf. The casing has a substantially flattened parallelepiped shape and said pin is mounted so as to be able to retract completely in the casing with a linear movement following a force exerted axially on the same, and to be able to retract at last partially in the casing with an oblique movement following a transverse force exerted on the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Antonio GIOVANNETTI
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Publication number: 20240074582Abstract: A seating arrangement may include a backrest with a shroud and/or anchor elements securing a membrane and flexible material. An actuator may operate may simultaneously operate boost/stop components acting on a tilt control mechanism of the seating arrangement. An armrest assembly may include a strap, tubular member and adapter interfacing between the strap and tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Abdul Azim Abdul Rahman, Nurzaki Nurikhsan, Mohd Hafizi Nor Izham, Ahmad Hafizuddin Rosly
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Publication number: 20240074583Abstract: The Shoe Stool is the only product of its kind that offers an independent foldable chair option, possessing adjustable height features, to suit the comfort of any individual who utilizes the accessory. The Shoe Stool is uniquely designed with either a single seat, double or triple seating selection and adjustable foldable legs to guarantee users are able to easily fold the chair back up for extra space when not in use. Furthermore, the Shoe Stool is carefully crafted with durable, high-quality materials such a light-weight steel or aluminum, can complement any décor, and uses a spring loaded lock pin that holds the seat securely, when positioned upright, to ensure functionality and long-term sustainability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Shawn Wolf
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Publication number: 20240074584Abstract: A portable seat that is compact for storage and could be easily carried by a user. The portable seat can be switched to a functional state that allows the user to sit at ground level while supporting a back of the user. The portable seat includes a base that has a proximal portion and a distal portion. A longitudinal cut divides the distal portion into a left section and a right section, wherein each of the left section and the right section can flex upwards or downwards, and the left section and the right sections can be pulled towards each other in an overlapping manner. Suitable fasteners can retain the distal portion in the overlapping manner. The distal portion in the overlapping manner is contoured upwards to support the back of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: James Evan Lowen
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Publication number: 20240074585Abstract: A headrest adjusting structure for an office chair includes a headrest member having a first pivot portion, a first adjusting lever having a second pivot portion and a third pivot portion, a holding unit having an upper jaw with a slideway, a lower jaw with a slide slidably mounted in the slideway, and an adjusting bolt extending through the upper jaw and the lower jaw, a second adjusting lever having a fourth pivot portion, a first locking member extending through the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion, a second locking member extending through the third pivot portion and the fourth pivot portion, and a third locking member extending through the passage of the upper jaw and rests on the second adjusting lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Yu-Jen Lin
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Publication number: 20240074586Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt R. Heidmann, Gordon J. Peterson, David Bodnar, James Ludwig, Nathan R. Brock, Mark Spoelhof
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Publication number: 20240074587Abstract: An office-type chair includes a back support having a support frame, front and rear shells, a cushion and a cover. The perimeter edge of the cover wraps around the side of the cushion and the front shell and is inserted between the front and rear shells to form a finished edge for the cover. The front shell may include a central flex section, and a lumbar pad may be positioned between the front shell and the rear shell and adjacent to the central flex section. One or more lumbar enhancement ribs on the front shell may augment the pressure distribution of the lumbar pad as it is vertically adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Mark Sherman, William Schroeder, Weston Boerckel, William Reck, Adam VerBeek
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Publication number: 20240074588Abstract: A folding footrest system and process for a sitting chair. The system and process include a first linear hinge connected to the sitting chair and a first section, where the first section is pivotally connected with the front portion of the sitting chair. A second linear hinge is connected to a second section and the first section, where the first section is pivotally connected with the second section. A third linear hinge is connected to a third section and the second section, where the third section is pivotally connected with the second section. A sliding plate can be slidingly connected with the third section, where the sliding plate can slidingly move in a linear and limited range of travel relative to the third section. A linear actuator is connected to the sitting chair and the sliding plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: James N. Welter