Patents Issued in August 22, 2024
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Publication number: 20240277099Abstract: A protective helmet for practicing sports activities or using motorized vehicles is provided. The protective helmet has a cap provided with a front opening at an eye region of a user, and closed by a visor assembly. The visor assembly has at least one at least partially transparent structural lens, a guest-host type liquid crystal (LC) film adapted to modify its own transparency level, arranged behind the at least partially transparent structural lens, at least one electrical source for powering the LC film, and a frame for supporting the at least partially transparent structural lens and anchoring the at least partially transparent structural lens to the cap. The frame follows at least partially a perimeter of the at least partially transparent structural lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Federico RIGHI, Roberto RIGHI
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Publication number: 20240277100Abstract: A protective helmet for practicing sports activities or using motorized vehicles is provided. The protective helmet has a cap provided with a front opening in an eye region of a user and closed by a visor assembly. The visor assembly has at least one at least partially transparent structural lens, the at least partially transparent structural lens being a thermoformed sheet of polymer material, a guest-host type liquid crystal (LC) film adapted to modify its own transparency level, arranged behind the at least partially transparent structural lens, and at least one electrical source for powering the LC film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Federico RIGHI, Roberto RIGHI
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Publication number: 20240277101Abstract: A shell configured to be detachably attached to the outside of a helmet hard shell, the shell comprising: a first region; a second region; and a plurality of openings, each of the plurality of openings extending from a first side to a second side of the shell; wherein the plurality of openings are arranged along a boundary between the first region and the second region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Jakob WIKNER, Amy Louise POMERING
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Publication number: 20240277102Abstract: An article of footwear may include a knitted component that at least partially forms an upper. The knitted component may include a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. A cable may be located at least partially within the channel. A cable guide may additionally be located at least partially within the channel, where the cable guide includes at least one curved surface for contacting the cable. The cable may extend around the at least one curved surface such that the cable changes directions within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Adrian Meir, James Molyneux
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Publication number: 20240277103Abstract: A knitted component with a surface that includes first areas and second areas having different relative coefficient of frictions and formed in an alternating pattern. The first areas of the first surface are 40% to 80% of the total surface area for the first surface. The alternating pattern may be in the form of concentric shapes. The alternating pattern may have linear boundaries and curvilinear boundaries between first areas and second areas. The first areas can be formed from a first yarn having a core and a coating. The coating at least partially surrounds the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Nicola Danby, Mohamed Mohamed, Arthur Parker Molinari, Brian G. Prevo, Batiste Remy, Wil Sixour, Alan Wight
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Publication number: 20240277104Abstract: Soles for shoes that have removable outer sole pieces and methods of making soles for shoes that have removable outer sole pieces are provided. The soles include a first sole layer having a toe portion with a toe portion track and a heel portion with a heel portion track. The sole also includes at least one set of outer sole pieces, where the outer sole toe piece is slidably received by the toe track and the outer sole heel piece is slidably received by the heel track. Methods of making soles include forming a first sole layer having a toe portion with a toe portion track and a heel portion with a heel portion track, forming an outer sole toe piece configured to be slidably received by the toe track, and forming an outer sole heel piece configured to be slidably received by the heel track.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Protean Footwear, LLCInventor: Michaela Marie Heling
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Publication number: 20240277105Abstract: A lace adjuster system for selectively adjusting shoelaces (12) of shoes (10A, 10B) of a user, including a first lace adjuster assembly (13) for use with the first shoe (10A) and a second lace adjuster assembly (13) for use with the second shoe (10B). Each lace adjuster assembly (13) includes (i) a lace adjuster (14); and (ii) a feedback assembly (15) that is mechanically coupled to the lace adjuster (14), the feedback assembly (15) selectively measuring statistical data of the user during an athletic performance, the feedback assembly (15) including a sensor assembly (216) that senses a performance characteristic of the user during the athletic performance; and a controller (360) that receives the performance characteristic and generates a statistical data point that is based at least in part on the performance characteristic. The statistical data points can be combined to generate a combined statistical data point having enhanced accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Jonathan Nussbaum
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Publication number: 20240277106Abstract: A smart insole for a shoe has a plurality of sensors, a wireless communication device, and a microcontroller unit connected thereto. The smart insole and/or the shoe are configured to monitor the movement of a subject and to send sensor data to an external device. The external device, e.g., a computing device, is equipped to analyze the sensor data using an algorithm. The result of the analysis can be further sent to another device accessible to the subject or a person advising the subject. The subject can adjust his/her movements according to the result of the analysis. The plurality of sensor may include sensors configured to measure pressure, VOCs, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, hydration level, position & balance, body strain, neurological functioning, brain activity, cranial pressure, auscultatory information, body fat density, and muscle density.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Taejun KO, Xiaonao LIU
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Publication number: 20240277107Abstract: Ski boot comprising: a rigid foot-case, which is adapted to accommodate the user's foot; a rigid cuff, which is pivoted on the foot-case so as to be able to swing around a first rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the midplane of the boot; and a manually-operated cuff locking device, which is adapted to selectively lock the cuff to the foot-case in a predetermined down-hill position, and which comprises: a supporting plate positioned on the cuff, above the heel of the boot; a movable arm, which is pivoted on the supporting plate so that it can rotate about a second transverse axis, to and from a locking position in which the movable arm extends downwards and couples its lower end in a rigid and releasable manner to an anchoring structure integral with the foot-case; and a manually-operated locking member which is fixed to the movable arm with the capability of moving between a first operating position in which it immobilises the movable arm in the locked position, and a second operating position in wType: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Davide Parisotto, Federico Soligo
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Publication number: 20240277108Abstract: A shoe includes an upper including an upper mid-foot portion covering a mid-foot position of a foot of a wearer and an upper rear foot portion covering a heel position of the foot, a sole positioned below the upper, a pair of panel members each disposed on a lateral foot side and a medial foot side inside the upper rear foot portion and including a lower end portions fixed to a lower end portion side of the upper or the sole, and a shoelace connected to upper end portions of the panel members and capable of applying a force for pulling up the panel members to the panel members in a direction toward the upper mid-foot portion and in a direction away from the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Tomoki ISHIZASHI, Seiji YANO
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Publication number: 20240277109Abstract: A shoe donning aid comprising a generally downwardly extending U shaped horn portion having an internal and external horn walls. The shoe donning aid comprises a latching mechanism which may be of resilient, locking, or latch type, the latching mechanism exerts sufficient force or forces on the shoe to allow the lowering the shoe to the ground using a lanyard. After the user's foot is inserted into the shoe, pulling on the lanyard overcomes or releases the latching forces, allowing extraction of the shoe donning aid. The latching mechanism is positioned lower than the top portion of the donning aid as to eliminate that obstacle from the target opening of the foot. Various variations and embodiments are shown and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Ian Kenton Engelman
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Publication number: 20240277110Abstract: A shoe sole is basically provided with a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is coupled to the first layer. The second layer has a forefoot part and a tarsal part. The forefoot part extends along the first layer and the tarsal part is configured to be displaceable relative to the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Kadunori IUCHI, Junichi KIKUTA, Toshiaki AOKI
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Publication number: 20240277111Abstract: A support structure for a shoe sole includes a support piece with elasticity, the support piece is provided at the forefoot or/and arch position of the shoe sole and is laid out along the width direction of the shoe sole, the support piece is provided with a number of raised arc sections or/and concave arc sections along the width direction of the shoe sole. Shoe soles and athletic shoes include the support structure described above, the shoe sole support structure bonded or integrally molded to the upper surface of the shoe midsole, or bonded or integrally molded between the shoe midsole and the shoe outsole, or embedded inside the shoe midsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicants: SANLIUYIDU (CHINA) CO., LTD., SANLIUYIDU (FUJIAN) SPORTS GOODS CO., LTD.Inventors: Shutao Wei, Tao Zhou, Siqi Liu, Yong Yan
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Publication number: 20240277112Abstract: A fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. A fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. Variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Bhupesh Dua, Pamela S. Greene, Bruce J. Kilgore, Thomas J. Rushbrook
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Publication number: 20240277113Abstract: An article of footwear may include a padding on an interior of a foot opening or another cushioning element in a first area. The cushioning element may include a UV curable material. A second area (e.g., of an upper) may be affixed with the first area and may include a second UV curable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Michel Reginald Lussier
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Publication number: 20240277114Abstract: A shoe includes a sole and an upper having a heel counter with a heel cup. The upper includes a foot receiving shoe opening. The heel cup is uniformly molded with an upper portion, midportion, and lower portion. On a vertical cross-section, the heel cup has a S wave shape and a thickness of the heel cup decreases gradually from a peripheral portion of the heel cup toward a central region of the heel cup. The heel cup is attached to an interior compressible layer, and the compressible layer extends into the shoe opening. The compressible layer may be compressed by a user's foot during insertion or removal of the user's foot, and may at least partially expand to hold an ankle of the user's foot once the foot is inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: SKECHERS U.S.A. Inc. IIInventors: John Maxwell Weeks, Scott Kelley, Frank F. Chuang, Pei-Chun Liao, Johnson Tja, Hui Xie, Kurt Stockbridge
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Publication number: 20240277115Abstract: A footwear article is provided comprising a wear guard coupled to a lining of the footwear article. In at least one example, the wear guard may include bellows. The wear guard may be coupled to the footwear article via one or more of stitching and an injected connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Rory W. Fuerst, Rory Fuerst, JR., Gregory Musachia
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Publication number: 20240277116Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear, which has a medial side, a lateral side, a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region, includes a set of ridges concentrically aligned around and emanating outwardly from an epicenter. The epicenter is disposed within the forefoot region and is closer to the medial side than the lateral side. The set of ridges is disposed in each of the forefoot region, the midfoot region, and the heel region. A set of spaces extends concentrically between respective ridges of the set of ridges. The set of ridges includes a plurality of short portions having a height that is smaller than heights of adjacent tall portions of the set of ridges. A flex zone is defined by at least some of the plurality of short portions and is configured to flex more than one or more stiffening zones of the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Arnaud Redon, Christopher Dunning
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Publication number: 20240277117Abstract: A magnetic fastener system has a first fastener structure with a body having a first side and a second side. At least one of a male or female friction-snap fastener is positioned on the first side. A pocket is formed within the second side and a first magnet positioned therein. A recessed surface formed in an interior of the pocket. A captive wall formed around the recessed surface. A second fastener structure central portion is formed by an inner sidewall. A second magnet positionable within the central portion. An outer sidewall defines a shape of the second fastener structure. The captive wall is removably insertable into a receiving space between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall. The central portion is removably insertable into the pocket. The first and second fastener structures are magnetically connectable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Steven GRABOWSKI, Joseph A. DICARLO
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Publication number: 20240277118Abstract: A hook-and-loop type tear-off device having a first part with loop elements and a second part with hook elements is provided. A first multi-layer adhesive is hot-applied to the first part, the first multi-layer adhesive having an inner layer and an outer layer made of thermoplastic polyurethane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Francesca Manuela Sara SALOTTO
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Publication number: 20240277119Abstract: A baby onesie to be worn by a baby includes body covering material configured to cover a body of the body, the body covering material including an opening through which the baby's head can protrude out from, a neckline provided around a perimeter of the opening, the neckline including a neckline fastener configured to be fastened and unfastened to thereby close and open the neckline, respectively, a zipper configured to open and close the body covering material, and a zipper locking mechanism attached to the zipper, the zipper locking mechanism configured to selectively attach to the neckline fastener and thereby lock the zipper in place according to whether the neckline fastener is fastened or unfastened.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Crystal Murrell, Tyler Murrell
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Publication number: 20240277120Abstract: A pierced earring that has a simple configuration and that is capable of further emphasizing beauty of its decorative component. A first jump ring of a distance adjustment member is provided. A second jump ring is engaged with the first jump ring. A cross-section of the first jump ring and a cross-section of the second jump ring are each formed in a tapered shape that protrudes at a distal angle of 60° to 90° to an inner side. With this, an inner periphery of the first jump ring and an inner periphery of the second jump ring are linked in point contact to each other. This allows the second jump ring to dangle about a Z-axis, an X-axis, and a Y-axis (three axes) relative to point-link portions in the point contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Crossfor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidetaka DOBASHI
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Publication number: 20240277121Abstract: A multi-purpose glasses case device is provided. The device is used for securely storing and accessing personal items like eyeglasses. This device is composed of two halves connected by a hinge, wherein each half is comprised of a sidewall forming an interior space with various fasteners and storage areas. The device also incorporates a customizable decorative cap that can attach to either half and may include additional functionalities like a battery bank or a charger. The cap and both halves can be adorned with decorative elements and have attachment points for easy carrying. Additionally, the device may include a phone receiving structure that can display a phone in various positions and may include charging capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Afzaal Mustafa
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Publication number: 20240277122Abstract: A card fixation assembly for a card holder, including: a main body, a first elastic arm, a second elastic arm, a first clamping end, and a second clamping end. A first elastic arm start end and a second elastic arm start end are connected to the main body; a first elastic arm tail end is connected to the first clamping end; and a second elastic arm tail end is connected to the second clamping end. The first clamping end includes a first protrusion; the second clamping end includes a second protrusion; and the first second protrusions are configured to limit displacement of a card, such that the card is not separated from the card fixation assembly naturally. The card can be easily and conveniently stored and taken, and the displacement of the card is still firmly restricted after long-time use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: DongGuan Casekey Industry Co., LtdInventors: Haiyan HUANG, Youguo ZHOU
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Publication number: 20240277123Abstract: An improved soft-sided travel bag with a plurality of compartments opening along the top of the bag can be used to carry, access and organize multiple travelers within one contained bag. A departure from traditional duffle or travel bag design, there is no primary compartment built into the bag. Rather, multiple self-contained compartments unfasten or zip open along the top. This invention offers individuals traveling with children the ability to easily divide and organize items for every child within one bag. The plurality of compartments dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces are sewn forming dividers, end wall to end wall upon one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit. Said compartments are designed with interior pockets to provide users with maximum organizational utility.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Melinda Isaac Frandsen
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Publication number: 20240277124Abstract: The present invention pertains to the technical field of aeromagnetic survey, and specifically pertains to a storage device for a data analyzer for acrospace magnetic field measurement, which comprises a storage box body, a moving structure for facilitating movement is connected to the storage box body, a shielding structure for shielding sunlight is connected to the storage box body, an accommodating structure for accommodating an article is connected to the storage box body, a support structure for supporting is connected to the accommodating structure, and a placing structure for placing is connected to the storage box body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: INSTITUTE OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Zhi LI, Aimin DU, Ying ZHANG, Lin ZHAO, Shuquan SUN, Xiao FENG
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Publication number: 20240277125Abstract: A hair styling appliance includes elements moveable relative to each other, including a first arm and a second arm coupled together for reciprocal movement towards and away from each other, the first and second arms being arranged to receive hair within a region between each other. A sensor arrangement includes at least a first sensor component mounted to at least one of the elements and is configured to sense, using the first sensor component, a change in relative position of at least two of the elements. The sensor arrangement outputs a first signal indicative of an angle and/or a distance between the first arm and the second arm based on the sensed change in relative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Maurizio BALLARATI, Nathan Haruna Waters IMHASLY, Andrew John Dennis SPILLMAN, Philip Stephen DARLING
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Publication number: 20240277126Abstract: The invention relates to a brush (10) for treating the hair, in particular for straightening, having: —at least one heated hair combing zone (C), without a steam outlet, in which the brush (10) has: o a plurality of teeth (23) and o heating means (35, 37) for heating at least two teeth of the plurality of teeth (23), —at least one steam outlet zone (V) in which the brush (10) has at least one steam outlet (30), the steam outlet zone (V) being separate from the heated hair combing zone or zones (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Gabin VIC, Constance MAGNE, Mélissa CHAMPEAUX, Chloe THIEULET, Laurent CLARISSOU
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Publication number: 20240277127Abstract: An attachment for a haircare appliance, the attachment having an air inlet, an air outlet. The attachment has a curved surface adjacent to and downstream of the air outlet, and a rib positioned such that the rib interacts with airflow exiting the air outlet to align the airflow exiting the air outlet. Airflow exiting the air outlet generates a first force to attract hair toward the curved surface, and a second force to push hair away from the curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventor: Yuchen YANG
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Publication number: 20240277128Abstract: An attachment for a haircare appliance, the attachment having an air inlet, first and second air outlets, and a curved surface adjacent to and downstream of the first and second air outlets. The attachment has a switching member movable from a first switch position in which airflow passes through the first air outlet across the curved surface and does not pass through the second air outlet, to a second switch position in which airflow passes through the second air outlet across the curved surface and does not pass through the first air outlet. The attachment has a retention mechanism for retaining the switching member in one of the first and second switch positions in the absence of an applied force to the switching member by a user of the haircare appliance. Airflow exiting the air outlet generates a first force to attract hair toward the curved surface, and a second force to push hair away from the curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Yuchen YANG, Ayrton Lloyd Taylor PEEL
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Publication number: 20240277129Abstract: A nail care tool has a body having a handle portion and brush portion. The handle portion includes a graspable outer wall that has an interior cavity. The brush portion has a brush shaft that includes a brush head with a plurality of bristles extending from the brush head. The nail care tool also has a brush extension mechanism capable of moving the brush portion from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein the brush head is moved away from the handle portion when in the extended position. The nail care tool may also have a second implement removably insertable into a storage region in the brush portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: KLOR, INC.Inventors: Karla Duckworth, Sarah Scarrabelotti
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Publication number: 20240277130Abstract: A manicure/pedicure tool having a cuticle cutter, cuticle pusher, and a bristle head in a single told out tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Walter Tyrone Millsap
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Publication number: 20240277131Abstract: 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 configured to be covered by the lid and configured to house at least one cosmetic pan. The base assembly further comprising a shock absorbing member disposed in the base. The shock absorbing member comprises a hollow tubular body and a hollow extending through the tubular body having a central bore extending between an upper flange and a lower flange, wherein the cosmetic pan is supported in the central bore of the shock absorbing member and the shock absorbing member is configured to isolate the cosmetic pan from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Roger HWANG, Stephen M. FISHER, II, William Lloyd ALUSITZ
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Publication number: 20240277132Abstract: A hot tool pouch assembly includes a waist belt that can be worn around the user's waist. A pouch is provided with a channel and the waist belt is insertable through the channel for wearing the pouch on the user's waist. The pouch is comprised of a heat resistant material to store a hot tool without is burned. A mesh cage is positioned in the pouch to facilitate the hot tool to be stored in the pouch. A liner is positioned in the mesh cage and the liner is comprised of a heat resistant material to facilitate the hot tool to be stored in the pouch. An insert is insertable into the mesh cage and the insert is comprised of a heat resistant material to facilitate the hot tool to be stored in the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Erica Brown
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Publication number: 20240277133Abstract: A mobile device is interoperable with a backpack system having a case body defining an interior cavity in which to carry articles and an exterior shell, having a mass and volume when fully loaded with articles suitable for an individual to carry; an inflatable floatation aid fixed to the exterior shell; and, an inflator in communication with the inflatable floatation aid, for inflation of the inflatable floatation aid. The mobile device includes: a locator beacon, including a communications transmitter capable of signaling a remote party and a geo-locating apparatus; sensors producing sensor outputs indicative of plural environmental parameters of the mobile device; and a processor having outputs for communication with the locator beacon in the mobile device and the inflator in the backpack system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Jack Barron
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Publication number: 20240277134Abstract: A frame assembly is configured to retain an electronic device such as a tablet computer between a frame and a back plate to expose the device's female connector. The back plate is positionable to overlie a base plate of a base assembly. A male plug is mounted on a pedestal to extend parallel to the base plate. The back plate and the base plate have a mating sliding connection with a mounting block with portions projecting into an opposed mounting slot. The connection guides the frame assembly to accurately engage the device female connector with the base assembly male plug. A latch releasably secures the frame assembly in its connected position with the base assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Brodit ABInventor: Curt Stefan Nyberg
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Publication number: 20240277135Abstract: The modular chest-mounted tool holder for handicapped people provides an innovative solution to the mobility and stability issues faced by persons missing a limb or having compromised ability in one limb. The harness is designed to be adjustable, comfortable, and easy to use, making it an ideal choice for individuals who require additional support and stability for the use of various tools that they would otherwise have considerable difficulty using. The modular tool holder provides an additional feature that can be useful for individuals who need to be able to use both hands while needing either a light or other instrument that would otherwise require the use of one hand. The invention has numerous potential applications for police, fire, EMS, as well as handicapped persons in the workplace.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Peter Cameron Mirkhani
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Publication number: 20240277136Abstract: A brush for a sonic toothbrush with longitudinal axis vibration having an elongated base body has a frustoconical base portion with a drive adapter for rotation-fixed coupling to a sonic toothbrush drive with longitudinal axis vibration, and a head portion with a bristle support in which a plurality of bristles are anchored, and an elongated neck portion connecting the base portion and the head portion is disclosed. The base body forms a kink angle in that a geometric base portion longitudinal axis and a geometric head portion alignment axis include an angle ? in the range of 5° to 12°. A geometric kink position in the base body has a distance from an end face of the base portion of at least 50% of a total length of the base body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Curaden AGInventor: Marco Zavalloni
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Publication number: 20240277137Abstract: An oral care system includes a body portion and an attachment. The body portion includes a body, a body opening, and a funnel. The body extends from a first body end to a second body end. The body opening is proximate the first body end. The body opening extends into the body portion to define an inner cavity. The funnel is proximate the first body end such that the funnel is in fluid communication with the body opening. The attachment extends from a first attachment end to a second attachment end, the attachment being selectively coupled to the body portion. The attachment includes a neck, a brush, and a connector. The neck extends between the first attachment end and the second attachment end. The brush is coupled to the neck proximate the second attachment end. The connector is proximate the first attachment end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Ronald C. Cagle, Adam Cole, Kaitlin T. Konopacz, Brett C. Blabas, Jay R. Roberts, David P. Beck, Alex Chelminski
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Publication number: 20240277138Abstract: A bamboo toothbrush manufacturing method may include an operation of preparing raw materials, which selecting some of the raw materials as materials suitable for manufacturing bamboo toothbrushes on the basis of a vascular bundle ratio on the cross-section of each of the raw materials; a milling operation of processing the selected materials into the shapes of toothbrush bodies; a pretreatment operation of placing the materials, which have been subjected to the milling process, in an environment having a certain temperature range and a certain humidity range for a certain time range; a hot pressing operation of inserting the materials into a press die, and heating and pressing the materials; an operation of sanding and coating the materials; a drilling operation of forming a plurality of holes in a head portion of each of the materials; and an operation of planting toothbrush bristles into the plurality of holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: PROJECT NOAH, INC.Inventors: Kyungtae LEE, Hyunseok JUNG, Hyunsik CHOI
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Publication number: 20240277139Abstract: A system includes a smart table comprising a display screen, a network interface, and a processing circuit, where the network interface is configured to facilitate data communication with a tactile input device, the processing circuit includes a processor and a memory and the processing circuit is configured to determine a location of the tactile input device on the smart table, and generate a user interface on the smart table based on the location of the tactile input device on the smart table such that the user interface of the smart table is aligned with and visible through a transparent screen of the tactile input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Kourtney Eidam, Darren M. Goetz, Dennis E. Montenegro
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Publication number: 20240277140Abstract: A stand including a frame including a first and second side walls and a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one slot. The at least one slot may be perpendicular to the first and second side walls and may extend through the base of the frame. The stand may include at least one adjustment component disposed below the base of the frame and extending through the at least one slot in the base of the frame. The stand may have at least one divider having a base and a wall. The base of the divider may have a bottom surface with at least one hole configured to receive the at least one adjustment component. The at least one divider may be configured to be disposed between the first side wall and the second side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: BRIAN JOHNNY CHEN
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Publication number: 20240277141Abstract: A cabinet apparatus includes a housing and a door. The housing extends along a central vertical plane. The housing defines a storage space and an access opening into the storage space. The door has a mirror, and the mirror includes a front surface defining a mirror plane. The door is movably mounted to the housing to be alterable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the door encloses the front access opening and the front surface of the mirror faces away from the housing. In the open position, the storage space is accessible via the access opening. When in the open position, the front surface of the mirror opposes the central vertical plane and an acute inclusive angle is formed between the central vertical plane and the mirror plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Alexander V. LeTourneau
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Publication number: 20240277142Abstract: A cabinet drawer includes a drawer body, a drawer face movable with respect to the drawer body, and a guide bar attached to an underside of the drawer body. The guide bar includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first projection and the second end includes a second projection. Each of the first and second projections extend away from the underside of the drawer body. The second projection is configured to engage with a cabinet as a pivot point to urge the drawer face to move with respect to the drawer body. A cabinet and a method of displacing a cabinet drawer are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: JEFFREY SCOTT HENDRY
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Publication number: 20240277143Abstract: An electric slide rail includes a track system; a power assembly; and a transmission system; wherein the track system includes an upper rail, a middle rail, and a lower rail arranged from top to bottom, the power assembly is fixed to the lower rail, the transmission system is fixed to the middle rail, and the electric slide rail is configured such that the power assembly provides power to move the track system via the transmission system. According to the electric slide rail, the slide rail moves without the need for continuous manual input, a high level of automation is achieved, and user experience is effectively improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Bin FEI, Lulu HUANG, Bintang ZHAO
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Publication number: 20240277144Abstract: A cabinet protectors protects cabinets from damage from liquids spilled on a countertop. The invention secures to the edge of a countertop or sink and acts as a barrier against liquid overflow to the cabinets, floor, or other surfaces below. The core components of the invention are a properly shaped and sized body, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: The body secures over the edge of the countertop or sink with tensile or clamping force. The shape and design of the flexible or ridged body allow for this tensile or clamping force between the surfaces of the countertop or sink giving the invention purchase or grip to sustain its position. This clamping force holds the body in place. The design of the body creates an elevated or raised barrier, resisting water or liquid flowing over it to the cabinets or floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Graig Harris
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Publication number: 20240277145Abstract: A seat frame includes: a base including a transverse support rod and a longitudinal support rod; an elevation unit including a support, a first elevation rod, a second elevation rod, and a connecting piece; an extension unit including a base plate, a lifting unit, a foot adjustment unit, and a backrest adjustment unit, where the base plate being fixed to the connecting piece; and a power unit disposed on the base and separately connected to the elevation unit and the extension unit, where the power unit includes a drive unit, a connecting base, and a drive connecting rod, a first end of the drive unit is hinged to the base, and a second end of the drive unit is hinged to the connecting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Long LI, Qiqi YE, Liming YANG, Weiyao ZHOU, Bin SHEN, Kangming TAO, Guowei WANG
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Publication number: 20240277146Abstract: A positioner of a chair adjusting device is disclosed. The positioner is formed by stacking a plurality of positioning plates together. Each of the positioning plates is formed with a positioning section, a combination section, and a penetration section. The combination section is formed of a recessed cavity recessed from one surface and a projecting peg projecting from an opposite surface, and an outside diameter of the projecting peg corresponds to an inside diameter of the recessed cavity, so that for two of the positioning plates that are stacked together to be respectively on an upper side and a lower side, the projecting peg of the positioning plate on the upper side is receivable into and fit in the recessed cavity of the positioning plate on the lower side to have the two positioning plates that are stacked together on the upper and lower sides combined together through tight fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: HSIN-HUA CHEN
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Publication number: 20240277147Abstract: A personal heating assembly for heating a user while sitting in a salon chair includes a salon chair comprising a seat. The seat has a top surface which is oriented horizontally. The seat is configured for supporting a user on the top surface. A heater is coupled to the salon chair. The heater is positioned above and laterally to the seat and is configured to heat air and urge heated air above the seat in order to heat the user when then user sits on the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Amy Barley
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Publication number: 20240277148Abstract: A convertible beach seat system allows a user to form an arrangement of coupled together beach seats and armrests. Also, a method of forming a beach seat in a beach includes digging a trough or trench for receiving the leg portion of the beach seat and forming a sand-mound back rest for the back portion of the beach set to rest thereon. The beach seat system includes a plurality of beach seats, each having a back portion, a seat portion and a leg portion that are pivotably connected about hinges. Each of the beach seats have attachment apertures along the sides for detachably attaching beach seats together by the insertion of attachment posts that extend between the coupled beach seats. Armrests may be detachably attached to the beach seats. Attachment posts are provided for insertion into attachment apertures to coupled together beach seats or armrests to a beach seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventor: Anthony D. WRIGHT