Patents Issued in September 19, 2024
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Publication number: 20240306722Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided that includes an aerosol generator powered to generate an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material for delivery to a user. The aerosol provision device includes a sensor to detect a process variable other than temperature that indicates use of the aerosol provision device, and the sensor includes an on-chip temperature sensor to measure the temperature. The aerosol provision device also includes processing circuitry to control power to the aerosol generator, responsive to the process variable detected by the sensor. The processing circuitry is further configured to receive a signal from the sensor that indicates the temperature as measured by the sensor, and suspend power to the aerosol generator based on the temperature and a threshold temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Sean A. Daugherty
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Publication number: 20240306723Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substance, a battery configured to supply electric power to the heater, a sensor disposed adjacent to the battery and configured to output a signal, and a controller. The controller determines the distance between the sensor and the battery based on a change in a signal received from the sensor. When the distance between the sensor and the battery is shorter than a predetermined reference distance, the controller performs control such that supply of electric power from the battery to the heater is interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Daenam HAN, Seoksu JANG, Seungwon LEE, Sungwook YOON, Yonghwan KIM
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Publication number: 20240306724Abstract: An aerosol-generating system has an optical sensor disposed on a portion of an exterior surface of the aerosol-generating system. The optical sensor is configured to output sensor data. A controller is operably coupled to the optical sensor. The controller is configured to manipulate one or more operating parameters of an aerosolizer element of the aerosol-generating system based on the optical sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Rui Nuno BATISTA, Ricardo CALI, Nikita KARELIN
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Publication number: 20240306725Abstract: An electronic device and an electronic cigarette comprise an MCU, a charging interface coupled with the MCU, and further comprise a fast charge-discharge module, wherein one end of the fast charge-discharge module is electrically connected with a charging interface, and the other end of the fast charge-discharge module is electrically connected with the MCU; a backflow prevention module coupled between the charging interface and the rapid charge-discharge module and electrically connected with the MCU; an electric heating module electrically connected with the rapid charge-discharge module; and a sensor electrically connected with the MCU.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Shenzhen Yishi Erniao Technology Co., LtdInventor: Jiugui TIAN
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Publication number: 20240306726Abstract: An aerosol generating system is provided. The aerosol generating system includes: an aerosol generating device configured to generate an aerosol; a control device communicatively connected to the aerosol generating device; and a storage device configured to store an identifier, wherein the control device is configured to: when being communicatively connected to the storage device, check the identifier of the storage device stored in the storage device; and based on the identifier of the storage device corresponding to a predetermined condition, transmit a control signal to the aerosol generating device, and the aerosol generating device is configured to, in response to receiving the control signal from the control device, release a lock state thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Byungsung CHO, Minkyu KIM, Jueon PARK, Jongsub LEE
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Publication number: 20240306727Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of an obstruction in an airflow path of an aerosol-generating system. The system (100) comprises a heater assembly (202) for heating an aerosol-forming substrate (210), a power supply (302), an airflow path defined between an air inlet (218) and an air outlet (306) and passing through the heater assembly (202), and at least one sensor (216) for sensing an airflow property of air in the airflow path. The method comprising: a) measuring a value associated with the airflow property during the course of a user puff based on signals from the at least one sensor: b) comparing this measured value to a predetermined value; and c) detecting an obstruction in the airflow path based on the comparison; and limiting the power supplied to the heater assembly, or providing an indication, if an obstruction is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Ricardo Cali, Wanjiang Han
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Publication number: 20240306728Abstract: A power supply unit of an aerosol generation device that supplies electric power to a load that generates aerosol including a sensor that is in an operating state among a normal state and a plurality of abnormal states, and detects an aerosol generation request while the power supply unit is in an active state, a control unit that detects a state of the sensor, and generates an error signal capable of distinguishing between a first and second abnormal states when the sensor is in at least one of the first and second abnormal states included in the plurality of abnormal states, and a notification unit that makes a notification in a different mode for each type of the error signal, wherein the control unit causes the power supply unit to undergo a transition from the active state to a sleep state after generating the error signal, and the plurality of abnormal states include a state in which supply of electric power to the load is unnecessary for detection by the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Takeshi AKAO, Manabu YAMADA, Hiroshi TEZUKA
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Publication number: 20240306729Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided having a power source including a first temperature sensor, processing circuitry including a second temperature sensor, and a use sensor including a third temperature sensor. A temperature of the aerosol provision device may be determined based on at least two of: the temperature measured by the first temperature sensor, the temperature measured by the second temperature sensor, and the temperature measures by the third temperature sensor, and at least one device function may be controlled based on the determined temperature of the aerosol provision device, and at least one threshold temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Sean A. Daugherty
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Publication number: 20240306730Abstract: A circuit unit for an aerosol generation device that is equipped with a control unit for controlling electric power supply to a load that heats an aerosol source. In the case where the control unit performs second control to heat the load to a second temperature that is lower than a first temperature, at which an aerosol is generated, before first control to heat the load to the first temperature, when the interval between aerosol inhalations is shorter than in a first period, the control unit controls the amount of the electric power supplied to the load in the first control and/or the amount of the electric power supplied to the load in the second control to be smaller than a standard value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventors: Takuma NAKANO, Kazuma MIZUGUCHI
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Publication number: 20240306731Abstract: This control device is equipped with a control part that selects a heating setting to be used by an inhalation device for generating an aerosol to be inhaled by a user by heating an aerosol source according to said heating setting, on the basis of inhalation-related information which is information pertaining the state of the user and/or the environment in which the user inhales the aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventors: Yurina SHIMADA, Masato KATO
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Publication number: 20240306732Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substance, a battery configured to supply electric power to the heater, and a controller. The controller updates the number of times of charging/discharging of the battery based on at least one of a result of performing operation related to charging or a result of performing operation related to discharging. When the number of times of charging/discharging is less than a preset reference number of times, the controller maintains a reference voltage preset in relation to charging of the battery. When the number of times of charging/discharging is equal to or greater than the preset reference number of times, the controller changes the reference voltage to a second voltage level, which is lower than the currently set first voltage level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: KT&G CORPORATIONInventors: Daenam HAN, Seoksu JANG, Seungwon LEE, Sungwook YOON, Yonghwan KIM
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Publication number: 20240306733Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing inhaler articles, comprising steps of providing a semifinished inhaler article, providing a rotating drum comprising a plurality of slot elements with movable end faces, inserting the semifinished inhaler article into a slot element, providing an alignment element in proximity to the semifinished inhaler article, moving the movable end face of the slot element against the proximal end of the semifinished inhaler article to push the semifinished inhaler article along its longitudinal axis until the open distal end of the semifinished inhaler article contacts the alignment element, fixing the movable end face in position, providing a closing station in proximity to the semifinished inhaler article, and at least partially closing the distal end of the semifinished inhaler article. The invention further relates to packages of inhaler articles, to a rotating drum, and to an apparatus for manufacturing inhaler articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Valerio D'Ambrogi
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Publication number: 20240306734Abstract: The collared shirt has a placket with a top piece and bottom piece extending at least a portion of the length of the shirt. The bottom piece comprises an attached collar male button, an attached first male button spaced apart from the collar male button and below the collar male button, and an attached second male button spaced apart from the first male button and below the first male button, and an intermediate male magnetic button between the first and second male buttons. The top piece comprises female buttons corresponding to the male buttons on the bottom piece. The top piece further comprises an intermediate female magnetic button corresponding to the intermediate male magnetic button and affixed to an inner side of the top piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: John O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20240306735Abstract: A sound and odor attenuating undergarment system comprising an undergarment further comprising a body portion with a front portion, a back portion, and a crotch portion positioned between the front portion and the back portion wherein the crotch portion comprises a first end and a second end; a channel extending between the first end and the second end of the crotch portion; and a tubular member configured to fit within the channel of the crotch portion of the body portion of the undergarment, wherein the tubular member is configured to absorb sound and odor from a wearer of the undergarment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Heather Harley-LeGrand
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Publication number: 20240306736Abstract: A catamenial undergarment device and method for facilitating retaining a menstruation pad in a fixed position against a crotch of a wearer includes an underpants garment including a pelvic covering section providing coverage from the waist to a top of the pair of thighs of the wearer. A leg section is coupled to and extends downwardly from a bottom side of the pelvic covering section and provides coverage from the top to a bottom of the pair of thighs of the wearer. A liner is coupled to the underpants garment and facilitates holding the menstruation pad within the underpants garment. A padded layer is coupled to the liner and removably abuts the menstruation pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Frenesha Knight
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Publication number: 20240306737Abstract: Padding materials capable of use as or incorporation into protective products, and methods of producing such padding materials. The padding material includes a base and an array of raised unit cells that individually protrude from a surface of the base so that the unit cells are spaced apart from each other. The base and the unit cells are formed of a cured polymeric material that contains fine porosity, and a substrate formed of a textile or fabric material is embedded in the base and permeated by the cured polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Dziekan, Eric A. Nauman, Kevin G. Mclver, Nicolas Leiva-Molano, Jacob McGough, Sean Bucherl
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Publication number: 20240306738Abstract: A wearable airbag includes an attachment unit, which is provided at the wearable airbag and a counterpart wearable airbag so as to structurally connect the wearable airbag to the counterpart wearable airbag, the counterpart wearable airbag being worn at a location on a user's body adjacent to a location at which the wearable airbag is worn, and an electrical connection unit configured to transmit and receive an electrical signal to the counterpart wearable airbag in a state in which the wearable airbag is coupled to the counterpart wearable airbag via the attachment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dae Chang JUNG, Seok Hoon KO, Tae Hyeong KIM
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Publication number: 20240306739Abstract: A strapless face mask having a housing and an interior seal made of a soft material that creates an air-tight seal within the mask and has sufficient adhesive properties to ensure the mask adheres to the wearer's face. The strapless face mask further includes one or more access ports that are made of a self-sealing material that allow medical equipment to be inserted into the face mask to access the wearer's face without interrupting the air-tight seal of the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Alan Pokorny, Douglas Backous
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Publication number: 20240306740Abstract: An example face shield includes a face shield lens comprising a locking channel, a face shield shell configured to receive the face shield lens when the face shield is inserted into the face shield shell, and a lens lock configured to move between: a locked position in which the lens lock is configured to engage the locking channel of the face shield to secure the face shield lens to the face shield shell; and an unlocked position in which the lens lock is configured to disengage the locking channel of the face shield to permit insertion of the face shield to the face shield shell and removal of the face shield from the face shield shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Moon Young Huh, Mitchell James Muske
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Publication number: 20240306741Abstract: A one-peace garment has an upper section that covers a wearer's upper body, a lower section that covers the person below the waist and legs, and a continuous track on the inseam of the lower section of the garment. This track separates the front and rear portions of the lower section of the garment. As desired, this continuous track enables the wearer to use a connection element to create and close an internal opening between the front and rear garment portions. The adjustable track also allows altering the garment's design for a different appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Sanchez Blaise, Jemmima Blaise
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Publication number: 20240306742Abstract: A mitten for use by people with limited dexterity has a sleeve for receiving a hand therein. The sleeve has a back panel. The back panel has a pinky side panel and a thumb side panel. The sleeve is in one of an open position allowing access to an interior of the sleeve and a closed position maintaining the hand of a user within the sleeve. A zipper is affixed to the pinky side panel and the thumb side panel that selectively opens and closes the sleeve. A pinky side hand wrap is affixed to an interior surface of the sleeve. A thumb side hand wrap is affixed to an interior surface of the sleeve. An affixing means selectively adheres the thumb side hand wrap to the pinky side hand wrap, encircling a hand of the user within the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Michal Meyer
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Publication number: 20240306743Abstract: A hybrid hand covering with a mitten shell, a thumb portion that meets the mitten shell at a junction, and at least an abbreviated first fingertip segment for receiving only the distal phalanx portion of a first finger, such as the index finger, up to the distal interphalangeal joint. The mitten shell forms a common heat cavity retaining the palm portion of the hand and the first finger up to the distal interphalangeal joint thus permitting manual dexterity while maintaining the majority thereof within the common heat cavity. For the index finger, the inner volume of the fingertip segment has a length of approximately 40% or less of the overall length of the index finger or not more than approximately 30% of a distance DT from a distal end of the inner volume of the fingertip segment to a line laterally across the junction where the thumb meets the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Patrice Turkbas, Ceyhan Turkbas
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Publication number: 20240306744Abstract: Disclosed herein are garments having one or more cuts made in the outer layer of the garment and one or more safety grooves beneath the outer layer. The safety grooves may define a path for one or more contact surfaces of a harness. The cuts and safety grooves may secure a person inside a harness by reducing and/or eliminating the amount of material between the harness contact surfaces and the body or inner layer of clothing of the person wearing the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Marla Halerz-Sroczynski
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Publication number: 20240306745Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.Inventors: Rembert J. Truesdale, III, Morgan Bakhshaee, Brian Walsh, Michael Andrew Laton
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Publication number: 20240306746Abstract: A garment and/or garment system with health-monitoring (e.g., cardiovascular monitoring) capability, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Gal Markel
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Publication number: 20240306747Abstract: An article of apparel includes a plurality of textile panels and a textile material. The plurality of textile panels includes a first textile panel and a second textile panel. The first textile panel is spaced apart from the second textile panel to define a gap between the first textile panel and the second textile panel on the article of apparel. Each of the plurality of textile panels possesses an elongation value and includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending across said textile panel. The textile material is positioned in the gap between the first textile panel and the second textile panel. The textile material possesses an elongation value that is different than the elongation value of each of the first textile panel and the second textile panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Kyle S. Blakely
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Publication number: 20240306748Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for fastening apparel with a fastener having an integrated and adjustable tensioner that facilitates a precise fitment of the apparel when worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Robert R. Reese, Mark Soderberg, Weyman Weems
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Publication number: 20240306749Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a fiber bundle for artificial hair. The method includes a first cutting process of cutting a first fiber strip obtained by arranging first fibers so that a cut part includes a first linear section extending linearly at an angle of >0 degrees and ?60 degrees, and a second linear section extending linearly at an angle of ?120 degrees relative to the first linear section, to form a first cut fiber strip; a second cutting process of cutting a second fiber strip obtained by arranging second fibers to form a second cut fiber strip; and a hackling process of gathering the first and second cut fiber strips in a bundle and hackling the bundle. A total length of the second cut fiber strip is shorter than a length of a shortest first fiber of the first cut fiber strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Aki KANO, Yu NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20240306750Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a false eyelash pre-applied with glue, a glue pre-application device and a method for producing the false eyelash pre-applied with glue. The false eyelash pre-applied with glue comprises a false eyelash body and an eyelash bonding portion; the false eyelash body comprises an eyelash stem and a plurality of false eyelashes connected thereto, the false eyelashes bending toward upper surfaces of the false eyelashes; the eyelash bonding portion extends along a length direction of the eyelash stem and is arranged on the upper surfaces of the plurality of false eyelashes near the eyelash stem, and the eyelash bonding portion is configured to bond the false eyelash body to a real eyelash from below the real eyelash.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Chao YU, Tiantian LI
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Publication number: 20240306751Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for headwear configured to accommodate a ponytail of a wearer. In some examples, a headwear includes a crown comprising a first crown portion terminating at a first edge at a rear of the crown and a second crown portion terminating at a second edge at the rear of the crown, with the second crown portion overlapping the first crown portion at the rear of the crown. Each of the first crown portion and second crown portion may be coupled along a bottom circumferential edge to a crown band. The first crown portion, the second crown portion, the first edge, and the second edge may be flexible and/or stretchable to enable access to an opening in the headwear, the opening framed by the crown band, the first edge, and the second edge and configured to accommodate a ponytail of a wearer of the headwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Tu Ngo, James Stinson, Joey Fallon
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Publication number: 20240306752Abstract: In a helmet including a battery and a helmet body whose outer surface is constituted by a shell, a charging connector is disposed inside the shell to face inward of the shell, and the charging connector is configured to be connected to a power supply-side connector connected to a power supply through a power supply-side cable during charging of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicants: NS WEST Inc., SHOEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kou SATOU, Manabu YAMADA, Masanori HIRAMATSU, Yuusuke MATSUMOTO, Naoya MATSUOKA, Kousuke AOI, Yoshimasa TANAKA, Hirotaka ASAOKA
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Publication number: 20240306753Abstract: A hard hat attachment system is described with front, back, and side mounts to support various accessories. Mounts of hard hat receive slots of a bracket that fit around the ridges. Auxiliary ridges receive clips within ports. The user customizes the hard hat for the particular task with the preferred accessories used to complete the job. For example, lamps, face-shields, reflectors, tool carriers, and eyeglass holders are interchangeably releasably coupled to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges on the hard hat. In this way, the hard hat is customized and/or modified to support a wide variety of accessories that are securely and releasably attached to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Brackets couple to mounts and clips couple to ports to secure and/or lock various accessories in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring the accessory loose.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Steven W. Hyma, McKenzie T. Price, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers
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Publication number: 20240306754Abstract: An illuminating headwear device and kit are shown and described. The illuminating headwear device and kit includes a headwear device. The headwear device is configured to removably secure about the head of an individual. The headwear devices also include a power source. The power source is coupled to at least one light. The at least one light is secured to the headwear device such that the light is pointed in a direction which will, at least partially, illuminate the individual's shoulders, torso, and back when the headwear device is worn. In one instance an on/off switch will allow for the at least one light be turned on and off. The kit further includes an illumination garment. The illumination garment will glow when the beam from the at least one light hits it.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Ronald H. Walters
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Publication number: 20240306755Abstract: An optimized plastic helmet shell structure includes a preform made of a composite material produced from at least one fiber layer attached to an outer surface of a thin sheet shell consisting of at least one piece of thin sheet plastic material. The preform is hot formed in a forming module to form a helmet-shaped shell assembly. During the hot forming, the thin sheet shell has at least a part of its surface structure combined with or permeated into the fiber layer and the fiber layer is stretched on along the outer surface of the thin sheet shell into a tensed state. Therefore, the whole helmet-shaped shell assembly has reinforced but thin and light structure, and the fiber layer is smoothly and fitly attached to the outer surface of the shell assembly and can be colorized or printed with patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: CHANG-HSIEN HO
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Publication number: 20240306756Abstract: A neck protection device is disclosed that provides a hard hat neck and spine shield. The neck protection device comprises a body component that is configured as a flexible, multi-layer plate assembly that attaches to a hard hat via a hood that sits inside the suspension basket. During use, the device protects the rear neck area and the upper spine of a user. The body component can comprise additional plate components, which are connected to form a continuous chain of protection down the back of the user's neck. Thus, additional plate components can be added as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Lee Gillon
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Publication number: 20240306757Abstract: A cushion pad connectable to a garment for providing protection thereto is provided. The cushion pad includes a plurality of layers formed of strings disposed in a manner to define a repeating pattern, with the plurality of layers being stacked on one another to define one or more cells along a thickness of the cushion pad. A protective garment comprising a support structure to which the cushion pads are connectable is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Gabriel Boutin, Jonathan Borduas, Franck Le Naveaux, David Benoit, Martin Laberge
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Publication number: 20240306758Abstract: A shock absorber for use with a cricket headgear. The headgear provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for a faceguard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: F3 Tech, LLCInventors: Jason Klein, Michael Foerster, Aaron Engel
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Publication number: 20240306759Abstract: A novel illuminant shoe including a bottom made of supercritical foaming EVA, and an illuminant assembly including an LED light strip, a main control circuit board and a power supply; the LED light strip is electrically connected to the main control circuit board ; the main control circuit board is connected to a control switch via a second connector; the control switch is provided with a power charging interface. The LED light strip may be conveniently removed from the bottom for maintenance. As the first and the second connector are each formed by male plug and female socket, the LED light strip and the control switch may be conveniently disconnected from the main control circuit board, thereby increasing the maintenance or replacement efficiency. As the bottom is made of supercritical foaming EVA, the LED light strip exhibits more even and softer lighting and better multicolor effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Fang HUANG
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Publication number: 20240306760Abstract: A light-emitting hole shoe, having a sole and an upper; a rotatable fixing and binding belt is disposed on the upper; the upper is integrally formed by an upper part with vent holes, and a bottom part; a first cavity for accommodating a user's foot is formed between the upper part and the bottom part, and one end of the first cavity is provided with an opening from which the user's foot is inserted; a light-emitting assembly is disposed between the sole and the bottom part; the light-emitting assembly contains an LED light strip and a control box; the LED light strip is electrically connected with the control box; the sole is made of supercritical EVA foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Fang HUANG
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Publication number: 20240306761Abstract: A ski boot (1) includes a base frame (2) for receiving a foot of a skier; a rigid sole (3) connected to the base frame (2); a shaft (4) for receiving a lower leg part of the skier, the shaft (4) being angularly variably connected to the base frame (2); and a traction element (12). The traction element is attached to the sole (3) and/or in a toe area of the base frame (2) and extends from there to a heel area of the sole (3). In the heel area, the traction element (12) is deflected towards the shaft (4) and is then attached to the shaft (4). By inclining the shaft (4) towards a toe region, the traction element (12) can be tensioned and, in particular, traction can be exerted on the sole (3) and/or the toe region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: SUXHESS HESS BOARD + PROCESS CONSULTINGInventor: Rudolf HESS
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Publication number: 20240306762Abstract: An insole combination, comprising an inner insole, an outer insole, and at least one stimulating medium. The inner insole has a plurality of first engaging portions, one upper surface, and a plurality of mark regions, which respectively correspond to a plurality of plantar reflexology areas. The outer insole has a plurality of second engaging portions, and the inner insole is accommodated in the outer insole. The stimulating medium is accommodated between the inner insole and the outer insole, and has one first holding end and one second stimulation end to perform a stimulating effect on the pelma.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: TAOBODY LIFETIME HEALTHINESS, INC.Inventor: Ching-Fu TSAI
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Publication number: 20240306763Abstract: A split-toe shoe includes a partition between first and second toes of a foot. The partition includes: a separating outer cover portion that separates the first and second toes of the foot by entering from an outer cover tip portion of a shoe outer cover portion that forms an exterior of the split-toe shoe and encases the foot to a basal side of the first and second toes of the foot; an insole cutout portion formed by entering from an insole tip portion of an insole portion disposed below the shoe outer cover portion to the basal side of the first and second toes of the foot; and a shoe sole cutout portion formed by entering from a sole tip portion of a shoe sole portion disposed below the insole portion to the basal side of the first and second toes of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Yoichi Okamoto
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Publication number: 20240306764Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper, a sole attached to the upper, and a support member on the sole, where the support member includes a body having a medial member and a lateral member and at least a part of one of the medial member and the lateral member are at a height that is different than a height of a part of the other of the medial member and the lateral member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventor: Jean-Luc Diard
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Publication number: 20240306765Abstract: Soles for an article of footwear with a three-dimensional mesh having a plurality of interconnected unit cells composed of one or more soft sub-cells and one or more stiff sub-cells. The arrangement of one or more soft sub-cells and one or more stiff sub-cells for the interconnected unit cells can provide the three-dimensional mesh with anisotropic properties, for example, anisotropic lattice shear moduli. In particular embodiments, the arrangement of soft sub-cells and stiff sub-cells for the unit cells can create a three-dimensional mesh predisposed to deform forwards when a sole including the three-dimensional mesh contacts the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Ladan SALARI-SHARIF, Jacques M. PERRAULT, Iain Martin HANNAH
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Publication number: 20240306766Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear with a cushioning element extending from a posterior end to an anterior end. The cushioning element has a first set of openings and a plurality of bulbs, wherein the plurality of bulbs extend around an entirety of an outer surface of the cushioning element. The cushioning element have an outsole layer coupled to the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Merrily J. ANTONY, Travis J. BERRIAN, Wesley K. CHAN, Bryan P. CONRAD, Zachary M. ELDER, Wade FLANAGAN, Paul HOOPER, Samuel S. KASS, Benjamin J. MONFILS, Nikita A. TROUFANOV, Jeremy W. WEBBER
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Publication number: 20240306767Abstract: An article of footwear having an anterior end and a posterior end opposite the anterior end, and an upper including an interior void partially defined by a ground-facing surface. The ground-facing surface has a plurality of supports; a sole including a first surface facing the interior void and a second, ground-facing surface, the sole disposed within the interior void of the upper, wherein the sole includes one or more extensions extending from the second surface, wherein each of the one or more extensions is received by a respective one of the plurality of supports; and a cushioning element extending from the posterior end toward the anterior end, the cushioning element including a first surface facing the upper and a second, ground-facing surface, wherein the one or more supports and one or more extensions engage the first surface of the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Merrily J. ANTONY, Travis J. BERRIAN, Wesley K. CHAN, Bryan P. CONRAD, Zachary M. ELDER, Wade FLANAGAN, Paul HOOPER, Samuel S. KASS, Benjamin J. MONFILS, Nikita A. TROUFANOV, Jeremy W. WEBBER
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Publication number: 20240306768Abstract: An article of footwear with an upper including an interior void, the upper comprised of a first material; a sole disposed within the interior void of the upper, the sole formed of a second material different from the first material; and a cushioning element formed of a third material different from the first material and the second material. The cushioning element has a first surface facing the upper and a second, ground-facing surface, wherein the upper is directly attached to the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Merrily J. ANTONY, Travis J. BERRIAN, Wesley K. CHAN, Bryan P. CONRAD, Zachary M. ELDER, Wade FLANAGAN, Paul HOOPER, Samuel S. KASS, Benjamin J. MONFILS, Nikita A. TROUFANOV, Jeremy W. WEBBER
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Publication number: 20240306769Abstract: An article of footwear comprising: a posterior end; an anterior end opposite the posterior end; an upper having an interior void; a sole disposed within the interior void of the upper; an outsole extending from the anterior end to the posterior end, the outsole having a first surface facing the upper, a second surface facing a ground surface, a toe portion, and a heel cap; and a cushioning element, the cushioning element having a first surface facing the upper and a second, ground-facing surface attached to the outsole, wherein a portion of the upper is directly attached to the first surface of the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Merrily J. ANTONY, Travis J. BERRIAN, Wesley K. CHAN, Bryan P. CONRAD, Zachary M. ELDER, Wade FLANAGAN, Paul HOOPER, Samuel S. KASS, Benjamin J. MONFILS, Nikita A. TROUFANOV, Jeremy W. WEBBER
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Publication number: 20240306770Abstract: An article of footwear having a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid is described, along with a method of making the article. The chamber may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer, a second tensile member layer bonded to the second chamber barrier layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The second tensile member layer may include a first section and a second section separate from the first section. In addition, a portion of the second chamber barrier layer may extend toward the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section, the portion being joined to the first tensile member layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: John Hurd, Levi J. Patton
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Publication number: 20240306771Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Ryan Nyberg, Levi J. Patton, Eric S. Schindler, Jessica Small