Patents Issued in June 11, 2024
  • Patent number: 12004595
    Abstract: The Slipper Sneaker basically describes itself. This shoe is fashion inspired and simply out performs old fashion house shoes and other slip-on shoes. The shoe's benefits include a secure fit when climbing steps, a sturdy sole for neighborhood trips, a knitted cuff for an added comfortable fit, and an arch support for the enthused wearer, and sweat absorbent cotton for our toes. The Slipper Sneakers are the ultimate blend for lounging around the house in flannel pajamas or in sporty muscle tops and jersey bottoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Boyce Lamarr Blanchard
  • Patent number: 12004596
    Abstract: A shoe component includes a base structure which is substantially shaped so as to reproduce at least partially the sole of a foot of a user, the base structure having an upper surface which is designed to be directed toward the foot and a lower surface which is opposite the upper surface, the component comprising one or more through holes and one or more blind holes provided in the base structure. The one or more through holes are in communication with one or more of the one or more blind holes through one or more channels provided in the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: GEOX S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Polegato Moretti, Gianni Buratto, Massimo Zilio, Ivano Barbiero, Livio Poloni
  • Patent number: 12004597
    Abstract: A shoe-pad, shoe and hallux orthotic device, the shoe-pad is configured for correcting and preventing deformity of a hallux, the shoe-pad includes a shoe-pad body, a first orthotic portion, and a second orthotic portion; the first orthotic portion and the second orthotic portion are protruded from a surface of the shoe-pad body and spaced from each other, and the first orthotic portion and the second orthotic portion are staggered from each other in a front-back direction. The first orthotic portion and the second orthotic portion are spaced from each other on the shoe-pad body, and the first orthotic portion and the second orthotic portion are staggered from each other in a front-back direction, the structure is simple, the production and using are convenient, the hallux valgus can be corrected and prevented without a surgery, and the suffering and financial burden of the patients are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: He Liu
  • Patent number: 12004598
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed including a tri-layer orthotic system having a heel portion and a forefoot portion to support respective heel and forefoot portions of a foot through at least a portion of a gait cycle. The tri-layer orthotic system can include an upper layer suspended over a mid-layer and a base layer to create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section, and a front spring section. A distal toe portion of the mid-layer can form the forefoot portion of the tri-layer orthotic system and a heel upper layer portion of the upper layer can form the heel portion of tri-layer orthotic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: SubioMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry A. Butler
  • Patent number: 12004599
    Abstract: A magic kit and methods of use thereof are described. The magic kit may include three pairs of shoelaces, each shoelace in each pair having a magnetic end and an aglet end, and at least one shoelace having two aglet ends. The magic kit may be used to perform a magic trick where the shoelaces are removably coupled and uncoupled from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Penguin Magic, Inc.
    Inventor: Donnovan Lane Mount
  • Patent number: 12004600
    Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise an elastic member extending between two lace guides of the plurality of lace guides, an elastic member extending between first and second portions of the upper, an elastic member extending between a portion of the upper and a lace guide of the plurality of lace guides, a heel channel connected to a heel portion of the upper and configured to facilitate access to an interior space, an elastic member coupled to the footwear assembly that functions to smooth out a torque versus lace displacement curve during tightening of the lace cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Summer L Schneider, Narissa Chang, Eric P. Avar, Thomas G. Bell, Christopher Andon
  • Patent number: 12004601
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure, an upper, a slotted eyelet, an opening, and a tensile strand. The upper is coupled to the sole structure and has a medial portion and a lateral portion. The slotted eyelet is formed in the medial portion or the lateral portion and has a major axis and a minor axis. A length of the slotted eyelet along the major axis is larger than a width of the slotted eyelet along the minor axis. The opening is formed in the medial portion or the lateral portion, and the opening is spaced apart from the slotted eyelet. The tensile strand has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends through the opening and defines an aperture adjacent the slotted eyelet, and the second portion extends from the first portion toward the sole structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron A C Cooper
  • Patent number: 12004602
    Abstract: A component, for example, a shoe foxing, may have one or more regions with embedded particles and one or more regions without embedded particles. The one or more regions without embedded particles may comprise one or more outer surfaces of the component. The component may be formed by heating and pressing material sections in a mold. The component may be formed by extrusion. One or more of the material sections may lack embedded particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Converse Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen N. Bruno
  • Patent number: 12004603
    Abstract: The present invention provides an illuminated seat belt buckle, includes a buckle body, an unlock button configured on an upper open end of the buckle body, an illuminating portion, and a light-emitting module. The illuminating portion, configured at an upper portion of the unlock button, consists of a light-guide body and an outer covering layer, and a light incident area located on the side of the illuminating portion and a first illuminating area located above the illuminating portion are formed at a portion of the light-guide body exposing from the outer covering layer. The light-emitting module is configured on the buckle body, which includes a light guider and a light-emitting element, in which the light guider has a light-guiding port. The light-guiding port is used to guide the lights generated from the light-emitting element into the light incident area of the illuminating portion to make the first illuminating area emits light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Yin-Teng Hsiao
  • Patent number: 12004604
    Abstract: A selectively attachable garment-to-appendage interface including a seal having a first portion to a garment and a second portion coupled to an appendage such as a glove, a hood or footwear. The first portion includes one of a projection or a groove. The second portion includes the other of the projection or a groove. The projection and the groove are configured to releasably engage for selectively attaching the garment to the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignees: Battelle Memorial Institute, Secretary Of The U.S. Army
    Inventors: Stephanie M. Broce, Douglas E. Wilke, Timothy C. Rothwell, Michael A. Lorenz, Emily K. Stokes
  • Patent number: 12004605
    Abstract: An article includes a first garment, a second garment, and a waterproof fastener system configured to join the first garment to the second. The waterproof fastener includes: a first annular gasket, coupled to the first garment, the first annular gasket including a flexible substrate and a continuous groove radially oriented on the first garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first garment, and a second annular gasket coupled to the second garment, the second annular gasket including a second flexible substrate and a continuous rib radially oriented on the second garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the second garment. The continuous groove is configured to receive the continuous rib to form a waterproof interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrin Haugen
  • Patent number: 12004606
    Abstract: A slider garage includes an overmolded body, the overmolded body oriented on a zipper, the overmolded body including an overmolded male portion and an overmolded female portion, the overmolded male and female portions positioned on an end of the zipper, such that each is on one side of the zipper, the overmolded male portion being shaped such that it fits in the overmolded female portion in a watertight fashion and the overmolded body is molded over a portion of the zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Kent H. Brightman, Bowden Ormsbee, Richard Case
  • Patent number: 12004607
    Abstract: A pin attachment device configured to be operably coupled to a decorative pin wherein the present invention provides the ability to display the decorative pin on a first material and a second material. The present invention includes a body wherein the body includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion are contiguously formed. An aperture is present in the upper surface of the upper portion and provides access to a pin stud receiving passage. A locking member is operably coupled to the lower portion of the body distal to the upper portion. The locking member includes a lower surface wherein the lower surface has a cavity formed therein. The cavity is circumferentially surrounded by a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall assists in maintaining a securing member secured in the cavity. In a preferred embodiment the securing member is a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Aubrey Singleton
  • Patent number: 12004608
    Abstract: A tube bar for use in creating an item of permanent jewelry is described, involving a tube bar having a body comprising a precious metal, having a first end and a second end, a cavity extending into the first end, a through hole, perpendicular to the cavity, that passes from one side surface of the body to an opposite side of the body. The cavity extends into the body to a depth beyond the through hole, and the cavity is dimensioned to accept a terminal end of a Band. An item of permanent jewelry incorporating the tube bar and a Band is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: RIVA JEWELRY MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventor: Rizkallah Doudak
  • Patent number: 12004609
    Abstract: A link component for a jewellery item includes a hollow body with substantially opposed, spaced side surfaces, one or more junction elements connecting the side surfaces, at least one connecting arm projecting outwardly from one side surface, and a through opening on the opposed side surface. The connecting arm of one link component is designed to be inserted into a corresponding through opening of an adjacent link component. At least one pin with a substantially polyhedral shape and dimensioned smaller than the overall dimensions of such connecting arm is provided on one of the side surfaces, and a corresponding connecting through hole having shape and dimensions substantially equal to those of the pin is on the opposed side surface. The pin of a link component is inserted into a corresponding connecting through hole of an adjacent link component, to prevent relative rotation around the axis of the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Vincenzo Bonfante
  • Patent number: 12004610
    Abstract: A watch band includes a connector including a first hole and a second hole arranged at opposite ends thereof; a first band connected to the first hole, and a second band connected to the second hole. The first band includes a first connection member connected to an end of a wearable electronic device, a free end section and an extension section connected between the first connection member and the free end section. The second band includes a second connection member connected to another end of the wearable electronic device. The free end section is extendable through the first hole to be fastened to the extension section by VELCRO-type hook-and-loop fasteners. The free end section is provided with loops, the fixing layer is provided with hooks engageable with the loops. The length of the watch band is adjustable via adjusting engaging position of the free end section and the fixing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Meng Zhang
  • Patent number: 12004611
    Abstract: An earring post construction that includes an elongated earring post and a cup that is for the support of a decorative piece. The elongated earring post and cup are integrally formed in a single piece construction so as to eliminate the use of any attachment means between the elongated earring post and the cup; in combination with a securing stud that engages with the elongated earring post, and wherein there is provided an elongated passage in the elongated earring post so as to minimize the amount of precious metal used in constructing at least the elongated earring post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: National Chain Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Cipolla
  • Patent number: 12004612
    Abstract: A jewelry support system and method for supporting motion indicia in a jewelry system includes an inner pivot support member and an outer pivot member for an earring. There is a clasp assembly and two outer pivot members extending from the inner side of the outer pivot member positioned along a common pivot plane at two distal pivot locations. There are two inner pivot members that pivotally engage the respective outer pivot members and have tapered contact surfaces so as to provide a single-point contact at each location during a pivot motion so that an enhanced decorative pivot system is achieved with improved reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: JEWELEX NEW YORK, LTD.
    Inventor: Nayan Ramchandra Bhosale
  • Patent number: 12004613
    Abstract: The disclosure refers to jewelry or rings worn on fingers with embedded decorative jewels. The technical problem to be solved is to increase the reliability of fixing the decorative jewel by eliminating its mobility and expanding the jewelry's artistic and aesthetic significance. The piece of jewelry contains a decorative Jewel located in a setting and an annular jewelry part with a boss. On the surface of the boss, there is at least one longitudinal groove and an annular part that intersect with each other. The setting is made hollow with a cylindrical inner surface and may be installed to the boss along the inner surface. On the inner surface there is at least one protrusion that may be engaged in the groove of the jewelry part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Aleksey Ostanin
  • Patent number: 12004614
    Abstract: A grip configured for interconnection to a therapy or walking pole is provided. The grip includes tactile, visual, and/or auditory feedback systems that help ensure a user is using the walking poles correctly. The feedback information may also be directed to a therapist for review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Amanda Leah Shintani
  • Patent number: 12004615
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device having a touchscreen constructed from at least two separate frame components is disclosed herein. The frame components include a back frame and a front frame or cover. In some embodiments, when a mobile electronic device is held within the back frame, a stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and device to securely hold the device within the back frame. The front frame or cover includes a touchscreen cover. The front frame or cover is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping protrusions or engagement members that engage with corresponding components of the back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Patent number: 12004616
    Abstract: A keycase includes a longitudinal top plate, a longitudinal bottom plate, a flexible connector connecting the longitudinal top plate and the longitudinal bottom plate, a key post coupled to the longitudinal bottom plate and extending from the longitudinal bottom plate toward the longitudinal top plate. The key post is configured to hold one or more keys. The key case further includes a fastener configured to detachably connect the key post and the longitudinal top plate and secure the key post with the longitudinal top plate, and a key pushing liner coupled to the longitudinal bottom plate and configured to push the one or more keys toward the longitudinal top plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: The Ridge Wallet LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Kane
  • Patent number: 12004617
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a trolley case with a charging device, which comprises a case body, a pull rod frame mounted on the case body and a traveling wheel mechanism installed at the bottom of the case body; the pull rod frame is provided with a telescopic pull rod used for dragging the case body, the pull rod frame is provided with a charger accommodating cavity positioned in the middle of the pull rod and used for placing a charging device, the upper part of the charger accommodating cavity is provided with an opening, sliding chutes are arranged on both sides of the opening, and a sliding cover used to cover or open the opening is slidably arranged in the sliding chutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Li Zhijian
  • Patent number: 12004618
    Abstract: A case including a support member is disclosed. The support member includes a port well and a collar for receiving an internal charging port of the case. An elastic tether is coupled to the support member and the case and configured to facilitate extraction of the support member from an aperture of the case for coupling of the internal charging port to an external charging port. The elastic tether also facilitates retraction of the support member and internal charging port into the aperture. The support member also includes a tab for grasping by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Targus International LLC
    Inventors: Jonny Yuan, Alex Robert Cabunoc
  • Patent number: 12004619
    Abstract: A system to attach a luggage having a band assembly and an anchoring assembly. The system comprises an anchoring member and a connecting band. The anchoring member is designed to be securely tucked in, while the connecting band is specifically intended for attachment to the luggage. By utilizing this innovative system, users can securely fasten their luggage and enjoy a hands-free experience, allowing them to move freely without the need to constantly hold onto their belongings. This system offers a practical solution for those seeking convenience and mobility while traveling or on the go.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Elkin Jose Hincapie
  • Patent number: 12004620
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a suitcase (100) and a method of manufacturing a suitcase. The suitcase (100) comprises a frame (160) and a fabric cover (110) for the frame (160). The fabric cover (110) is provided external to all outer edges of the frame (160), and the outer edges of the frame (160) internally tension the fabric cover (110) to locate the fabric cover (110) and to define the shape of the suitcase (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: IT Luggage Limited
    Inventor: Sedat Selvi
  • Patent number: 12004621
    Abstract: Presently provided is a cargo carrying device, an expandable wall support, and method. The cargo carrying device has one or two expandable wall supports configured to transform from a contracted orientation to an expanded orientation. The expandable wall support has legs disposed with a center hub assembly at one end and beams disposed at the other of the legs. Upon the expandable wall support being disposed in the contracted orientation, the legs are disposed substantially parallel with each other and the beams enclose the legs and the center hub assembly. Upon the expandable wall support being disposed in the expanded orientation, each of the beams is disposed to form a longitudinally extending corner and the legs are disposed to support a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: James Wallace
  • Patent number: 12004622
    Abstract: A hair braiding kit includes a base mat with a first hair attachment and a second hair attachment attached at different locations to the mat. The first and second hair attachments have multiple strands configured in 3 columns, each strand attached to the mat midway between a first end and a second end. The strands of the second hair attachment are thinner than the strands of the first attachment. A hair braiding game includes a grid and multiple game pieces. The grid has multiple rows, a row-label column, and at least 3 lane columns, forming playing cells. The number of game pieces corresponds to the number of playing cells. Each game piece has one of several unique identifiers matching the number of lane columns. A pre-pluck, multi-ethnic mannequin head includes groupings of multiple strands affixed to the mannequin head. Each grouping has a unique characteristic thickness and/or texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Emalia Denoon
  • Patent number: 12004623
    Abstract: A hair dryer is provided that may include a main body including a discharge unit configured to discharge fluid, such as air outside of the main body, and a handle provided at one side of the main body. The discharge unit may include a discharge base inserted into the main body and configured to form a plurality of discharge paths which are separated from each other and through which fluid may flow. The discharge unit may be configured to selectively discharge fluid through one discharge path of the plurality of the discharge paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kwangwoon Ahn, Hyunjoo Oh
  • Patent number: 12004624
    Abstract: A hair dryer includes a main body, a handle, and a diffuser. The diffuser includes a diffusing case. The main body is provided such that a front end of an outer wall surrounds the gas outlet, a first coupling portion coupled with the diffuser is provided at the front end, and the diffusing case includes a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion while surrounding a gas inlet hole defined at a rear side. The first coupling portion includes a wireless power transmitter to wirelessly supply power to the diffuser, and the second coupling portion includes a wireless power receiver to wirelessly receive the power from the wireless power transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kyoungtae Kim, Hyunchul Kim, Yunhee Ku, Rayoung Park, Dongwon Kim
  • Patent number: 12004625
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of hair care, and particularly relates to a hair removal device. It comprises a shell and a hair removal component connected to at least one side of the shell, wherein a hair removal surface is arranged on the side of the hair removal component facing away from the shell, a plurality of pattern groups are arranged on the hair removal surface, the pattern groups comprise at least one main annular convex pattern, and the main annular convex pattern is used to remove hair and dead skin from the surface of skin by rubbing against the skin when the hair removal surface is in contact with the skin. The hair removal device is ingenious in structural design and convenient to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Jingtao HE
    Inventor: Jingtao He
  • Patent number: 12004626
    Abstract: Provided is a foot exfoliator with a high-gloss nail polisher in which one surface of a hard plate such as a glass plate is divided into a foot exfoliating region and a nail polishing region, the foot exfoliator including a foot exfoliating part, in which one protrusion selected from protrusions having a circular shape, an elliptical shape, and a rhombic shape and a protrusion column are periodically and repeatedly arranged in a predetermined region of the plate, and a nail polishing part, in which a plurality of vertical stripe protrusions or inclined stripe protrusions are arranged to perform nail polishing in regions of an area of the plate excluding the foot exfoliating part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Chulha Kim
  • Patent number: 12004627
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed within a cavity of the base and is shaped substantially corresponding to a shape of the cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member comprises at least a sheet of material having a honey comb structure i.e. the shock absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of a material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)
    Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
  • Patent number: 12004628
    Abstract: A container includes an airless dispenser for a cosmetic product. The container includes a hollow vessel body defining a sealed receptacle for containing a cosmetic product and a base. A dispensing head mounts at one end of the container and communicates with the receptacle for dispensing the cosmetic product. An actuator is associated with the dispensing head and configured to be operable to cause a pressure drop inside the receptacle. An outlet nozzle allows dispensing a desired quantity of cosmetic product when the actuator is operated. A plunger slidably and sealably mounts in the receptacle and is pushed from a spaced-out position towards a closer position relative to the outlet nozzle due to the pressure drop generated by operating the actuator. The hollow vessel body is made of glass, is substantially cylindrical, and defines a substantially constant cross-section through the axial segment in which the plunger is slidable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: BARALAN INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.
    Inventors: Maurizio Ficcadenti, Roland Baranes
  • Patent number: 12004629
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diffuser of a volatile liquid substance of the type including a container of the volatile liquid substance, closed by at least one membrane permeable to the vapours of the volatile liquid substance, wherein the container is at least partly flexible and contains a plurality of capsules filled with the volatile liquid substance and made of a pressure-breakable plastic material impermeable to liquid and vapour. The permeable membrane is in direct contact with the external environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: ZOBELE HOLDING S.P.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Deflorian, Walter Sordo
  • Patent number: 12004630
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system (10) for dispensing a product, comprising a dispenser that can house at least two cartridges, each of which includes a reservoir containing a base product, a first base product comprising at least 0.1 wt.-% particles having a density differential relative to the medium containing same, preferably of at least 0.5 g/cm3, in particular particles having a density greater than or equal to 2 g/cm3, and a thickening agent. The dispenser allows at least two base products to be dispensed in adjustable proportions, the viscosity of the first base product being preferably greater than 2 Pa·s and more preferably greater than or equal to 4 Pa·s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Franck Giron, Guillaume Kergosien
  • Patent number: 12004631
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new device for waxing hair from skin, where used parts of a wax applicator can be removed from the applicator and unused parts then utilized to apply wax, thereby reducing the chances of contaminated wax from cross contaminating a primary wax source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Michele Nelson
  • Patent number: 12004632
    Abstract: A personal mirror apparatus for viewing a surface of a body of a user which is obscured from view by the user includes a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of mirror panels. The mirror panels are pivotally interconnected, and each mirror panel of the plurality of mirror panels has a reflective surface and a back surface opposing each other. The mirror assembly is positionable in a use condition wherein the plurality of mirror panels partially bound a region such that the plurality of mirror panels face the region. A light emitting assembly is coupled to the mirror assembly and is positioned to direct light away from the reflective surface of one of the plurality of mirror panels. A mount is attached to the mirror assembly and is positioned on the back surface of the first mirror panel. A handle is coupled to and extends away from the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Wendy McDonald
  • Patent number: 12004633
    Abstract: A hinge having dual axes includes two hinge members each having a hinge leaf and one or more knuckles, a pivot pin received in a longitudinally extending bore in each knuckle, each pivot pin also received in one of two apertures in one or more connector plates that interconnect the hinge members, and one or more springs biasing the hinge members toward a closed position, so that the knuckles are rotatably disposed adjacent to each other, each hinge member independently rotatable about one of two pivot axes, and only a single seam is presented between the two knuckles as the hinge members move between open and closed configurations. In one embodiment a connector incorporating the connecting plates covers and hides the springs from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Each Jewels LLC
    Inventors: Abigail L. Dubois, Lawrence H. Dubois
  • Patent number: 12004634
    Abstract: A thick hair elastic includes a band that comprises a continuous loop. The band may be formed from a yarn that has been woven into the continuous loop or fibers that have been woven into the continuous loop. Opposite edges of the band may be rolled inwardly around a circumference of the band. A central opening of the thick hair band, which is defined by and extends through the band, may have a size sufficient to enable it to be worn around an individual's wrist, like a bracelet. Methods of manufacturing and using thick hair elastics are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Durham Enterprises Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffery S. Durham
  • Patent number: 12004635
    Abstract: A hammock assembly is provided and includes, a hammock, a zipper fastening system and a cover and dual cover suspension lines. The hammock may be a bridge hammock using dual spreader bars to maintain the hammock in an expanded configuration. The dual cover suspension lines suspend the cover with a horizontal generally planar portion of the cover between the dual cover suspension lines, thereby providing an expansive canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Dutch Clips LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Ressler
  • Patent number: 12004636
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to an end cap for use on a self-standing structural frame, for example, a self-standing framed hammock. The hammock includes: two end bars that connect the x-shaped frames; and at least one panel of fabric suspended between the two end bars of the x-shape; wherein the panel of fabric is gathered and distributed along an end bar that is fixed to the end caps, and wherein the panel of fabric has foam padding to cover the end bar. Wherein the corner end caps have the ability to attach additional frame parts and/or accessories to the frame, and wherein the feet are extended to have two points of ground contact and extend the width of the base footprint of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: COCAM INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES LTD.
    Inventors: Jason Drew, Christopher Svensrud, Min Zhuang
  • Patent number: 12004637
    Abstract: A water bottle seat includes a water bottle cap including a cap body that is configured to attach to a water bottle body, and a seat platform that is attached to the water bottle body. The cap body has a central axis. The seat platform extends in a plane that is transverse to the central axis, and the seat platform extends radially from the central axis a greater distance than the water bottle cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Jackson Langseth Perrault
  • Patent number: 12004638
    Abstract: A holder for a wirelessly locatable tag may include a snap assembly coupling a first element of the holder to a second element of the holder thereby securing the wirelessly locatable tag within a recess of the holder, the snap assembly including a male assembly having a protrusion component, a female assembly defining an opening that is configured to receive the protrusion component, a groove defined in one of either the male assembly or the female assembly, a compression ring positioned in the groove and configured to retain the male assembly to the female assembly, and a compliant member positioned in the groove and providing a biasing force on the compression ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Perkins, Erik G. de Jong, Tirshathah A. Hunter
  • Patent number: 12004639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member (8) having: —a core (10) made of polymer material, —at least one bow (12) molded with the core (10), and —a support (21) having two branches twisted around the core (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier
  • Patent number: 12004640
    Abstract: A manual lifting-lowering computer table includes a table board and a keyboard board arranged under the table board. Sliding seats are arranged on both sides of a bottom surface of the table board, a group of bases parallel to the sliding seat are arranged under the table board, and a first supporting foot and a second supporting foot are arranged on the bases. A middle part of the first supporting foot and a middle part of the second supporting foot are hinged through a connecting shaft, and one ends of the first supporting foot and the second supporting foot away from the bases are arranged on the sliding seats respectively. The first supporting foot is provided with a supporting telescopic device. An upper end of the supporting telescopic device is hinged on the connecting seat arranged at one end of the sliding seat adjacent to the keyboard board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Gangwei Huang
  • Patent number: 12004641
    Abstract: A manually assemblable/disassemblable rack mount for a load comprising: (a) a frame having first and second parallel spaced uprights arranged in a pair; each upright comprising a side projection having notches distributed along said side projection; (b) at least one crossbar member having first and second terminals; said at least one crossbar member releasably securable between said first and second parallel spaced uprights. The rack mount comprises terminal adapters connectable to said first and second terminals. The rack mount comprises anchoring plug members insertable into said notches. Each terminal adapter has a claw insertable into a bore within said anchoring plug members. At least one crossbar with said terminal adapters connected to said first and second terminals of said at least one crossbar is releasably mountable in a bridge position between said first and second parallel spaced uprights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: PEGASUS MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Oren Mendelson, Idan Aviad
  • Patent number: 12004642
    Abstract: A stackable organizer comprising a first tray, at least one first layer support and a second tray. The first tray comprises a first tray recess and a first tray wall. The at least one first layer support comprises an insertion and a body, wherein the body comprises a body recess. The second tray comprises a second tray recess and a second tray wall, wherein the second tray is coupled to the first tray by inserting the insertion into the second tray recess and locking the first tray wall within the body recess. A method for assembling the aforementioned stackable organizer is also disclosed. The method comprises: inserting the insertion into the second tray recess; and locking the first tray wall within the body recess. Another method is also disclosed, comprising: locking the first tray wall within the body recess; and inserting the insertion into the second tray recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Chih-Chiang Kuo
  • Patent number: 12004643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a slide rail assembly with an easy-to-position and safe unlocking mechanism to avoid the risk of injury when operating the slide rail assembly of a server case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Nan Juen International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: I-Hsiang Chiu, Chen-Lu Fan
  • Patent number: 12004644
    Abstract: A desk with support structures configured to attach modular attachments is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a work surface, a left-side support structure, a right-side support structure, a core body, a working body that provides the work surface, one or more modular attachments, one or more mounting brackets, and/or other components. The one or more modular attachments can be mechanically coupled to and supported by either support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Mateo Goods Co.
    Inventor: Matthew Jason Moore