Patents Issued in July 4, 2024
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Publication number: 20240215621Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydration composition comprising water; a gelling agent; and fruit or vegetable puree having a particle size of 50 nanometers to 0.5 millimeters and/or fruit or vegetable particles having a particle size of 4 millimeters to 15 millimeters. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising mixing together a hydration composition comprising water; a gelling agent; and fruit or vegetable puree having a particle size of 50 nanometers to 0.5 millimeters and/or fruit or vegetable particles having a particle size of 4 millimeters to 15 millimeters; and gelling the hydration composition to form a gelled composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Lanie Yeung
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Publication number: 20240215622Abstract: Sweetener formulations including sweetener particles containing a sweetener selected from the group consisting of a sweetener carbohydrate and a sweetener polyol, and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) disposed within the sweetener particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: David TSIVION, Ronit ROMM, Alejandro MARABI, Liron BITAN, Naama LAHAV, Alexander TRACHTENBERG, Bar PINCHAS, Orel SHKALO, Danielle LUBOTZKY, Moran FATTAL
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Publication number: 20240215623Abstract: A composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator, a sweetened composition including at least one sweetener and a taste modifier composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator, and a method of modifying the taste of a sweetened composition by adding to the sweetened composition a taste modifier composition including 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and a positive allosteric modulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Yosuke ONUMA, Feng SHI, Bernard KRANEN
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Publication number: 20240215624Abstract: The invention relates to a processed dairy-type food product comprising phytic acid salt, the dairy product having a pH between 4.5 and 8, preferably 5 and 8. The dairy-type product can for example be a dairy cheese product, high protein dairy beverage, or a plant based, vegan cheese or beverage. The amount of phytate, calculated as phytic acid, generally is between about 0.05-5 wt % in the finished product and provides one or more of the following properties: emulsification, metal-ion sequestering, pH regulating, texture-enhancing, and flavor-improving agents. The phytate can be used as replacement for phosphate additives in food.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Julia EIFEL, Andreas HEYL, Sathaporn SRICHUWONG, Irene GRAHN, Maximilian VOIGHT, Radovan SPORKA, Jean-François TRAVEL, Florencio Zaragoza DOERWALD
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Publication number: 20240215625Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of porous starch as spray-drying aid in the preparation of a flavor powder. The present invention also relates to a process of fabricating the flavor powder and to a flavor powder comprising porous starch obtained from said process. Also, the present invention relates to a flavor powder comprising porous starch as spray-drying aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Bernard PORA, Jovin HASJIM, Shiyao YU, Jie SUN
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Publication number: 20240215626Abstract: Described is a dry food product that includes fungal biomass, the fungal biomass has a filamentous mycelium network and wherein the dry food product has a water content within the range of from 0 to 10 wt. %. Also described is a method of manufacturing a dry fungal biomass food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Anton Johansson, Ramkumar Nair, Ebba Fröling, Frida Persson, Paulo Gonçalves Teixeira, Thibaut Riedel
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Publication number: 20240215627Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of conditions linked to reduced muscle mass or reduced muscle protein synthesis rate. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising complexes of whey protein micelles and pectin for use in the treatment or prevention of a condition selected from the group consisting of sarcopenia, muscle atrophy and negative nitrogen balance. Further aspects of the invention relate to the non-therapeutic use of a composition comprising complexes of whey protein micelles and pectin and a food composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Denis Breuille, Etienne Pouteau, Simina Florentina Popa Nita, Laurence Donato-Capel
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Publication number: 20240215628Abstract: A system for improving livestock and poultry feed may include a non-magnetic conduit, a feeding mechanism configured to transfer livestock and poultry feed into the non-magnetic conduit, and a magnetic fields generation mechanism that may include a plurality of magnets arranged around the non-magnetic conduit. The magnetic fields generation mechanism configured to subject the transferred livestock and poultry feed to magnetic fields. The system may subject the livestock and poultry feed to magnetic fields for a period of 40 to 45 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2021Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Alireza Fadaee outan
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Publication number: 20240215629Abstract: A donut icer or icing system is disclosed herein. The icing system is surprisingly more efficient than known methods of applying frosting to baked or fried goods, specifically, donuts. The increase in efficiency over known methods is accomplished generally through use of a plurality of conveyor belts, an icing bath, and a flip shaft assembly that allows frosted goods or donuts to flip icing side up before discharge from the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Joe Tavares
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Publication number: 20240215630Abstract: The present invention pertains to a foamer ingredient in the form of a powder comprising one or more carbohydrates; at least 0.5% by weight and less than 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder, of one or more proteins having a protein-bound phosphorus to nitrogen ratio of less than 0.03 g/g and having a proline content of less than 7 g per 100 g of protein; and entrapped gas, said foamer ingredient in the form of a powder releases gas when dissolved in a liquid. It furthermore pertains to a method of manufacturing the same, and, finally, to the use of the foamer ingredient in the form of a powder in food products and the products thus obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Paul Bastiaan VAN SEEVENTER, Thom HUPPERTZ, Wilbert WILLEMS, Jan EDING, Janine Henriët BOOIJ-VEURINK
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Publication number: 20240215631Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer that includes a repeat unit containing a flavorant-containing pendant and a salt-containing repeating unit. In addition, a comestible, a smoking composition, a smoking article, a smokeless tobacco composition and a heatable or combustible product are provided which incorporate one or more of the flavorant-containing copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Shengsheng LIU, Munmaya K. MISHRA, Peter J. LIPOWICZ, Biao DUAN
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Publication number: 20240215632Abstract: There is described an aerosol-forming substrate for use in combination with an inductive heating device. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises a solid material which is capable of releasing volatile compounds that can form an aerosol upon heating of the aerosol-forming substrate and at least a first susceptor material for heating the aerosol-forming substrate. The at least first susceptor material is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The aerosol-forming substrate further comprises at least a second susceptor material which has a second Curie-temperature which is lower than a first Curie-temperature of the first susceptor material. The second Curie-temperature of the second susceptor material corresponds to a predefined maximum heating temperature of the first susceptor material. There is also described an aerosol-delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Oleg Mironov, Ihar Nikolaevich Zinovik
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Publication number: 20240215633Abstract: Described herein are compositions, methods and an apparatus relating to the pulmonary delivery of an inhalable composition comprising caffeine, or a salt thereof, and a solvent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerol, ethanol and a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Ahkeo Ventures LLCInventors: Kelly McNeal, Brent Skoda
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Publication number: 20240215634Abstract: An apparatus for mass producing smokable products filled with cannabis, hemp, and/or other smokable materials includes a cone loading station that separates individual paper cones from stacks of cones, a cone weighing and filling station for dispensing precisely weighed amounts of powdered biomass into the cones, and a cone twisting station for twisting ends of the cones to complete the smokable products. A transport mechanism is provided to transfer the cones between stations and hold the cones during filling and twisting. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing smokable products that enables production steps to be performed simultaneously while also providing for capacity expansion within a limited production facility footprint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: John Timothy Sullivan
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Publication number: 20240215635Abstract: A system for filling prerolls may include a pod, tamper accessory, and ejector accessory. The pod includes a keying groove, a support flange, and a plurality of fill chambers for filling prerolls that open into a foot space of the pod. The tamper accessory may include a keying segment configured to fit into the keying groove of the pod, allowing the tamping rods to seat prerolls within the fill chambers of the pod. The ejector accessory may include a keying segment configured to fit into the keying groove of the pod, a ring groove configured to accept the support flange, and an ejector pedestal configured to push filled and packed prerolls out of the pod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Stefan LaVigne
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An Aerosol Generating Article and Method of Manufacturing the Same, and an Aerosol Generating System
Publication number: 20240215636Abstract: An aerosol generating article for use with an aerosol generating device includes a substantially planar aerosol generating substrate, at least one channel-forming strip extending along the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate, and a wrapping member surrounding the substantially planar aerosol generating substrate and the at least one channel-forming strip. The aerosol generating substrate includes an aerosol generating material that generates an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device. The at least one channel-forming strip comprises a meltable material which is configured to melt to form an airflow channel when heated by the aerosol generating device. The meltable material does not include any active agents capable of releasing volatile components into the generated aerosol when the meltable material is heated by the aerosol generating device, and may include a non-toxic material such as wax.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: JT International SAInventors: Yasuhiro Miyatani, Sandra Spieles, Pranav Kulkarni -
Publication number: 20240215637Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating article including a combustible heat source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Eun Mi JEOUNG
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Publication number: 20240215638Abstract: The invention allows for the simplified operation and maintenance of a hookah apparatus. In a first aspect of the present invention, an electrically-powered hookah apparatus is provided. The hookah apparatus comprises a vessel and a housing. The housing comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is removably fitted over the vessel, and the second section comprises a combustion unit including an electronics unit. The combustion unit comprises a capsule holder configured to hold capsules of combustible material and a heating unit configured to heat the capsules. The electronics unit comprises a power unit and a programmable controller connected thereto, the controller configured to controllably power the heating unit. In a second aspect of the present invention, a capsule of combustible material is provided. In a third aspect of the present invention, a method of operating an electrically-powered hookah apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Alexandre BENJAMIGNAN, Elie KANAWATI
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Publication number: 20240215639Abstract: An electrically-powered inhalation device for delivery of an aerosol to the oropharynx of a user includes a distal portion housing a piezo assembly including an ultrasonically vibrable mesh membrane, and a neck portion including a narrow section characterized by a minimum cross-sectional dimension that is at least 10% smaller than a minimum cross-sectional dimension of the distal portion passing through and parallel to the mesh membrane. At least a part of the narrow section is displaced proximally from the mesh membrane by at least 0.5 cm and not more than 6 cm. The inhalation device is shaped such that when the user's lips and/or teeth are transversely engaged with the narrow section, the mist-generating location resides distal to the user's teeth within the user's oral cavity and the mist-exiting location is in direct fluid communication with the user's oropharynx.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Oron ZACHAR
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Publication number: 20240215640Abstract: The current invention proposes a novel form of a vape pen which is rectangle-shaped and has a flat mouth. The assembly can be attached to another pen through its magnetic back, thus allowing the user to enjoy multiple flavors conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Numair Fakir
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Publication number: 20240215641Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a pipe defining an insertion space having an opening toward an outside of the cartridge; a first chamber configured to store a liquid and positioned outside of the pipe; a second chamber in communication with the insertion space; an upper frame disposed between the pipe and the second chamber and comprising a connecting hole allowing communication between the second chamber and the insertion space; a lower frame disposed below the upper frame and configured to define the second chamber together with the upper frame; a wick provided in the second chamber and configured to be in communication with the first chamber through an opening between the upper frame and the lower frame; and a heater configured to heat the wick, wherein securing the pipe applies pressure to the upper frame toward the lower frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Jongsub LEE, Minkyu KIM, Jueon PARK, Byungsung CHO
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Publication number: 20240215642Abstract: An inhalation device with at least one liquid jet device for producing drops of a liquid on demand, wherein the liquid jet device includes a fluid chamber, an ejection nozzle, a supply channel embedded in a substrate, and at least one heating element arranged to pre-heat the liquid to a predetermined temperature prior to ejection through the ejection nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: JT International SAInventors: James Alan Mott, Simon Dodd, Gianluca Gulli, Domenico Giusti, Bruce Michael Eckard, Jeffrey John Glassett, Joseph Winn Fiske
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Publication number: 20240215643Abstract: A vaporizer assembly for an electrically operated aerosol-generating device, including: a substantially planar heating element having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a liquid transport medium having a first side in contact with the second side of the heating element, and having a second side opposite to the first side, the medium having a capillary structure to transport liquid parallel to the second side of the heating element, the heating element extending over a first area of the first side of the medium; a liquid supply conduit having a first end in contact with the second side of the medium and extending over only a second area of the second side of the medium, the conduit further including a second end opposite the first end to receive a liquid; and a liquid retention material or capillary material in the conduit to transport liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Oleg MIRONOV, Jerome Christian COURBAT, Enrico STURA
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Publication number: 20240215644Abstract: To generate an aerosol, a microwave of a preset frequency may be generated using a generator, the generated microwave may be supplied to a resonator formed based on a waveguide through a microwave coupler, an electromagnetic field may be generated by resonating the microwave using the resonator, and an aerosol may be generated when the electromagnetic field heats an aerosol-generating substrate inserted into the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: In Su PARK, Dae Ho KIM
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Publication number: 20240215645Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device includes a body including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article, a first cover coupled to the body and including an article insertion portion into which the aerosol generating article is inserted, a support unit provided inside the body and the first cover and surrounding the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and a heater provided between an inner surface and an outer surface of the support unit and configured to heat the aerosol generating article by applying a magnetic field to a susceptor in the accommodation space, wherein the heater completely overlaps the support unit, based on a second direction crossing a first direction in which the support unit extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Young Bum KWON, Dong Sung Kim, Yong Hwan KIM, Hun II LIM
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Publication number: 20240215646Abstract: An atomization assembly for use in an electromagnetic heating device, includes an atomization apparatus (10) and a heating apparatus (20). The atomization apparatus (10) comprises a magnetically conductive metal part (12). The heating apparatus (20) comprises, a circuit board (22), a power battery (23) and a coil assembly (24). The power battery (23) is connected to the coil assembly (24) by means of the circuit board (22). The coil assembly (24) is provided with an accommodating space (241). The magnetically conductive metal part (12) is located in the accommodating space (241). The present invention applies power battery (23) heating to the electronic atomization field, and the magnetically conductive metal part (12) requires no conductive lines connected thereto, and both the structural strength and the material of the magnetically conductive metal part (12) can be made with an optimal design and the utilization of thermal energy is made high.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: SHENZHEN HUACHENGDA PRECISION INDUSTRY CO. LTD.Inventor: Ping CHEN
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Publication number: 20240215647Abstract: The invention pertains to a vaping like device comprising a mouthpiece with a hole for inhaling, a shell comprising a housing, a module adapted to fit into the housing of the shell and adapted to be cooled to a temperature below 32° F., further comprising a circuit contacting the module and conveying outside air to the mouthpiece thus cooling the air inhaled through the mouthpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: JAMES DOUGLAS HALL
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Publication number: 20240215648Abstract: A flavor-compensated aerosol generation product comprises a housing, a power supply, a control module, an electronic atomization module and a heat-not-burn module, wherein an accommodation cavity is formed at one end of the housing, and the electronic atomization module and the heat-not-burn module are communicated with each other through a first aerosol channel, a sealing element and a second aerosol channel, the first aerosol channel and the sealing element are arranged between the housing and the accommodation cavity, and the second aerosol channel is arranged inside the middle of the heat-not-burn module. The present invention provides an aerosol generating product for compensating the flavor of the electronic cigarette and the flavor of the heated cigarette.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Shuang WANG, Zhiqiang LI, Ke ZHANG, Shanzhai SHANG, Lili FU, Jingmei HAN, Bing WANG, Ping LEI, Zhongya GUO, Bin LI
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Publication number: 20240215649Abstract: A MEMS sensor, includes a substrate with a back cavity, and a capacitive system arranged on the substrate, the MEMS sensor includes a first back plate assembly and a diaphragm opposite to the first back plate assembly. The first back plate assembly includes a first back plate and a second back plate, the first back plate includes a plurality of a first back plate holes, the second back plate includes a plurality of a second back plate holes, each first back plate hole and each second back plate hole are staggered with each other in a vibration direction of the diaphragm. Compared with the related art, the MEMS sensor disclosed by the present disclosure could play a good dustproof effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Jinyang Li, Rui Zhang
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Publication number: 20240215650Abstract: An aerosol-generating device may include an accommodation space where an aerosol-generating article is accommodated, a heater configured to generate aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating article, a transducer configured to output ultrasonic waves toward the accommodation space, receive ultrasonic waves reflected from the accommodation space, and generate electric signals corresponding to the received ultrasonic waves, and a processor configured to determine a type of the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the accommodation space based on the electric signals generated by the transducer, and control an operation of the heater based on the determined type of the aerosol-generating article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Chul Ho JANG, Gyoung Min GO, Hyung Jin BAE, Jang Won SEO, Min Seok JEONG, Jong Seong JEONG, Jin Chul JUNG
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Publication number: 20240215651Abstract: A method, system, device, and/or non-transitory computer readable medium for performing age verification, the device including a memory having stored thereon computer readable instructions, and processing circuitry configured to execute the computer readable instructions to cause the device to, receive identity verification information from an adult vaper, determine a personal profile corresponding to the adult vaper based on the identity verification information, and enable operation of an electronic vaping device based on the received identity verification information and the personal profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Srinivasan JANARDHAN, Gerd KOBAL, Yezdi B. PITHAWALLA, Timo ENGELKE, Ulrich BOCKHOLT
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Publication number: 20240215652Abstract: An aerosol generating device may include a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article, a sensor configured to output a signal indicating a change in capacitance which occurs by insertion of the aerosol generating article, and a processor electrically connected to the heater and configured to set a preheating temperature profile for the heater on the basis of the signal output from the sensor, and supply power to the heater according to the set preheating temperature profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Jae Min LEE
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Publication number: 20240215653Abstract: An aerosol generating device may include a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article, a sensor configured to generate a sensing signal corresponding to a change in capacitance of an accommodation space into which the aerosol generating article is inserted, and a processor electrically connected to the heater and the sensor, wherein the processor may be further configured to detect whether the sensing signal obtained from the sensor falls within a preset range, and supply first power to the heater based on the sensing signal being within the preset range.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Jae Min LEE
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Publication number: 20240215654Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol generating device including a heater that heats an aerosol generating material and a controller that controls power to be supplied to the heater. The controller calculates a first power amount indicating a power amount used by the heater during a preset first time period after a heating operation of the heater is started, and controls the heating operation of the heater based on whether the first power amount is greater than or equal to a preset reference power amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventor: Jae Min LEE
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Publication number: 20240215655Abstract: A novel type of vaporizer where the body has a syringe connector source allowing the user to add flavor which goes through the stainless-steel body and reaches to the mouth tip to provide the user vapors with the desired flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Numair Fakir
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Publication number: 20240215656Abstract: A shape enhancing garment which is formed from a base layer and one or more inner compressive layers for applying pressure at least to an inner thigh area to urge inner thigh leg tissue away from the inner thigh; wherein the one or more inner compressive layers comprise a non-circumferential layer; wherein the non-circumferential layer is a non-stretch layer and reduces thigh chafing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Stuart Brooke, Karen O'Connell
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Publication number: 20240215657Abstract: A swim-aid device for supplying buoyant support throughout the torso, legs, and arms of a user so that the user can maintain a horizontal body position while in a body of water includes an outer shell. The outer shell can include a plurality of cavities fit to contain flotation devices that provide the user with buoyant support. The outer shell can further include a flexible torso band configured to adjust the size of the outer shell around the body of the user, and over-the-shoulder-straps configured to keep the user within the swim apparatus. Adjustable straps attach to the outer shell to allow the outer shell to couple around the body of the user. The swim-aid device provides the user with buoyant support and allows the user to have free range of motion of their arms and legs so that the user can practice swim movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Alexandria Beatty
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Publication number: 20240215658Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
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Publication number: 20240215659Abstract: The disclosed garments are designed to address the need for a one-piece garment with convenient restroom accessibility. The activewear garment disclosed herein has a rear access space that address the limitations of existing one-piece garments. The rear access space is located at a wearer's lower back and may be widened to an extended position to allow for easy restroom use. The rear access space solution provides the wearer with security and comfortability during normal use and prevents the need to remove the entire garment to use the restroom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Bethany Young, Jolene Danielson, Kelsey Smith, Katie Paquet
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Publication number: 20240215660Abstract: A disposable personal protector shield mainly for individuals involved in food preparation in the food service industry, such as all types of restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores and the like. Alternatively, the disposable personal protector shield can be used for painters to be protected from splashes and spills. The disposable personal protector shield provides the user with an easy and convenient application using adhesive tape strip elements around its perimeter which can be attached directly to one's garment or skin. In addition, the disposable personal protector shield has an antimicrobial protection coating with antimicrobial properties that protect against growth of viruses, germs, mildew, bacteria and the like. The biodegradable material and the disposable personal protector shield can be easily discarded after each use. Even more so, the functionality of the disposable personal protector shield promotes good hygienic methods and practice for the preparation of food.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Clay Robinson Dorsey
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Publication number: 20240215661Abstract: A glove has a protective member in the thumb-crotch region and includes a textured outer surface. The protective member is configured to protected against slicing done by sharp objects. The textured outer surface enables grip ability in greasy environments. The textured outer surface may be formed via a foaming process during manufacture of the glove. There may be a colored layer between an inner liner and the protective member that establishes a color splash effect in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Summit Glove Inc.Inventor: James L. Hull
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Publication number: 20240215662Abstract: A scented face mask, including a main body to be worn on a face of a user and prevent movement of at least one of at least one pathogen and at least one liquid droplet therethrough, a scented liner disposed on at least a portion of the main body to prevent at least one odor to move through the main body, a first fastening edge disposed on at least a portion of a first edge of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body, and a plurality of second fastening edges disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of second edges of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Anton Watson
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Publication number: 20240215663Abstract: A custom nose portion former for a respiratory protection device is presented. The former comprises a first portion comprising a nose contour. The nose contour matches a facial skin surface topography of a user of the respiratory protection device. The former comprises a second portion. When the first portion and the second portion, when engaged around a deformable nose portion within the respiratory protection device, form it to match first nose contour such that the face mask is custom fit to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Marie D. Manner, Claire R. Donoghue, Phillip A. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20240215664Abstract: A nose foam for a respiratory protection device is presented that includes a first check portion, a second check portion, and a nose bridge portion. The first and second check portions are both wider than the nose bridge portion. The nose foam is selected for the respiratory protection device by a computer-based respiratory protection device selection system, based on a facial feature of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Marie D. Manner, Kevin W. Gotrik, Matthew T. Scholz, Gina M. Daveloose
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Publication number: 20240215665Abstract: A helmetless support and ventilation system for use with surgical hoods and gowns, including a surgical gown, a surgical hood operatively connected to the surgical gown, wherein the hood is located over a head and neck area of a wearer such that the head and neck area of the wearer are substantially enclosed within the hood, a ventilation system located within the surgical gown and the surgical hood for providing ventilation air within the surgical gown and the surgical hood, wherein the ventilation system is retained by shoulders of the wearer of the ventilation system in order to provide ventilation air within the surgical gown and surgical hood, and an operating parameter measurement assembly operatively connected to the ventilation system, wherein the operating parameter measurement assembly is located within the surgical hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Mark T. McBride, Glenn Butler, John Roughneen
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Publication number: 20240215666Abstract: Infection control or protective clothing articles, such as gowns, to be worn by healthcare workers in a medical environment, for example a hospital or assisted living facility are disclosed. The articles are formed of a hydrophobic, breathable, poly-olefin-based web with a controlled pore size less than or about equal to the size of most bacterial or viral particles. The articles can also be made from composites including the polyolefin-based web. Methods of manufacturing the articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Don Spitz, John Norris, Weston J. Wood, Richard W. Pekala
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Publication number: 20240215667Abstract: A geometric holder with a deployable, multifunctional anytimewear product with capability that may be configured into a variety of utilitarian or product arrangements. Features include open side seams and an accessible back panel which may be useful in a medical environment; by way of example and not limitation, it is useful for taking vitals, CAT scans, breastfeeding or conducting medical procedures on the wearer. The invention may be modified for various use, for example, it may be a stretch of material that may cover the entirety of one's body or a quarter of one's body, a camping or beach changing product, a sleeved product with an attached head covering, receptacles, neck support, foot pouch, storage, and an all over dynamic multi-functional product for warmth, utility, and convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventor: Karen Antoinette Valentin
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Publication number: 20240215668Abstract: A method for making a protective glove. The method comprises forming a glove body (2) from flexible material, with a front layer and a rear layer with an opening between the layers to allow access for the hand into an internal space within the glove. A last (3) is inserted into the glove body (2) to stretch the glove body and to hold the rear layer in the stretched form without creases. The glove and last are placed on a 3D printer bed (21), and 3D protection features (1) are printed onto the rear layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: James Alexander GARDNER, Haim GEVA
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Publication number: 20240215669Abstract: A cooling garment, and a method of construction thereof, includes: a first layer configured to be adjacent to a wearer's skin and comprising exemplary cooling fabrics capable of providing a conductive cooling effect when preferably when wet-activated; a second layer adjacent to the first layer and comprising a spacer material that allows for convective air flow; and a third layer adjacent to the second layer and comprising perforated holes in order to enhance the airflow to the first and second layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Thomas Lambert, Josh Shaw, David Chad Lawrence
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Publication number: 20240215670Abstract: The novel dual-layer garment includes an outer layer made from a fluid-repellant or leak-proof fabric and an inner absorbent layer assembled therewith. The inner layer is made to slow down fluid absorption as compared to regular baby diapers in order to keep the child feeling wet for an extended, yet limited period of time. The adult version of the garment may feature several tight bands along the full length of the garment so as to compartmentalize several sections thereof and limit fluid runoff to avoid an outside leakage of fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: Shmuel Einhorn, Shimon Schwartz