Patents Issued in October 8, 2024
  • Patent number: 12108829
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate including a midfoot region and at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region. The sole plate has an undulating profile at a transverse cross-section of the sole plate. The undulating profile includes multiple waves each having a crest and a trough. The sole plate has ridges corresponding with the crest and the trough of each wave and extending longitudinally throughout the midfoot region and the at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton Chambers, John Droege
  • Patent number: 12108830
    Abstract: A plantar energy storage booster includes a fixed plate and an elastic plate. The elastic plate is located below the fixed plate, the front end of the elastic plate is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixed plate. In a natural initial state, the rear end of the elastic plate keeps an energy storage cap of a set distance from the rear end of the fixed plate in a vertical direction, so as to be deformed under the action of the impact force generated by feet landing and the gravity of the body to buffer and store energy. Along with the forward movement of the user, the elastic plate releases it stored energy to generate an upward and forward boosting force to the fixed plate and to drive a boosting mechanism to continue to generate an upward and forward force against the fixed plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Botao Liang
  • Patent number: 12108831
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method. The method may include placing an upper on a last, where the upper includes a lower perimeter edge secured to a lasting element, and where the last includes an opening for receiving the lasting element. The method may further include feeding the lasting element at least partially through an opening of the last and tensioning the lasting element to tighten the upper around the last by pulling the tensioning element at least partially through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Farris, Adrian Meir, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz
  • Patent number: 12108832
    Abstract: A shoe including: an upper that includes a first layer made of knitted fabric and a second layer made of knitted fabric arranged inside the first layer, wherein at least one of the first layer and the second layer includes first yarns and second yarns as yarns for forming the knitted fabric, wherein the first yarns have a heat shrinkability, wherein the second yarns have a higher fusion point than that of the first yarns, and wherein the at least one of the first layer and the second layer including the first yarns and the second yarns has a higher heat shrinkage rate in a width direction than in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ayu Bessho, Satoru Abe, Norihiko Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 12108833
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pull-on style boot that fits better for a larger number of people sharing the particular shoe size. The boot of the present disclosure has the ability to expand to adapt to the user's particular foot and lower leg geometry. The boot provides an improved dynamic and static fit and also facilitates foot entry and exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: RED WING SHOE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Lee Feller, Justin David Behnke, Russell L. Davis
  • Patent number: 12108834
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having an upper including a dynamic fit heel portion and a main body. The dynamic fit heel portion may include a lower heel counter and an upper heel collar. The upper heel collar may define at least in part, a foot-receiving chamber. An expandable joint may be provided between the lower heel counter and the upper heel collar. A material forming the expandable joint may have a higher flexibility and a higher stretch than the lower heel counter and the upper heel collar. The lower heel counter, the upper heel collar, and the expandable joint may be configured to align with portions of a heel and ankle of a wearer so as to provide a flexible heel and ankle fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane S. Kohatsu, Matthew C. Palmer
  • Patent number: 12108835
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper, a first collar fastener, a second collar fastener, and a strap. The upper is connected to the sole and includes a hindfoot portion and a collar extending from the hindfoot portion. The collar is configured for movement between a first position in which a first side of the collar is an exterior side, and a second position in which an opposite second side of the collar is the exterior side. The first collar fastener is mounted to the first side of the collar. The second collar fastener is mounted to the second side of the collar. The strap extends from the upper and includes a strap fastener. In the first position of the collar, the first collar fastener connects to the strap fastener. In the second position of the collar, the second collar fastener connects to the strap fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventor: Spencer Hawkins
  • Patent number: 12108836
    Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole, a wireless charging transmitter pod, and a wireless charging mat. The insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface and a ground-facing lower surface. One or more sensors, one or more batteries, and a wireless charging receiver pod are embedded in the insole bulk. The transmitter pod receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk. The mat receives energy and wirelessly transmits energy to the receiver pod. The mat is positionable adjacent the ground-facing lower surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the first insole bulk. The system is configured to allow only one of the transmitter pod and the mat to provide energy to the receiver pod at a given time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ORPYX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Travis Michael Stevens, Sanjay Gupta, Samuel Carl William Blades, Cory David Paddock, Patrick Dobbie, Jeffrey Thompson Knight
  • Patent number: 12108837
    Abstract: A shell with a flap for covering first and second portions of a ski boot is disclosed herein. Two sets of mating fasteners are attached to the flap and shell, respectively. The first mating pair prevents the flap from displacing from the second portion of the ski boot when fastened, causing the flap to fully cover the second portion. The second mating pair causes the flap to partially cover the second portion of the ski boot, leaving a section exposed for access by a user. The shell also includes two straps and a hoop. The first strap embraces a bottom portion of the ski boot while the second strap is inserted through the hoop and embraces a heel portion of the ski boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: LaFoo Hard Goods, LLC
    Inventors: Mary L. Corsi, Seh Norris
  • Patent number: 12108838
    Abstract: Connecting device between a lower shell and a cuff of a ski boot, the ski boot comprising a lower shell, a cuff and a connecting device between the lower shell and the cuff, the connecting device comprising: a connecting ring configured to guide the cuff in rotation relative to the lower shell, a locking element that is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking element being able to prevent the connecting ring from rotating relative to the locking element when it is in its first position, a retaining element configured to retain the locking element in its first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ROSSIGNOL LANGE S.R.L.
    Inventor: Danilo Frada
  • Patent number: 12108839
    Abstract: Gliding boot (1) including a lower shell (2) and a collar (4), the lower shell (2) being intended to receive a user's foot, the collar (4) being intended to envelop a lower leg of the user, the collar being articulated in rotation about the lower shell, the gliding boot further including an upwardly extending tongue (10) to the rear of the gliding boot and an elastic means (26), a first end of the tongue being fastened to the lower shell (2), and a second end of the tongue (10) being connected to the collar (4) via the elastic means (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ROSSIGNOL LANGE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Garbujo, Danilo Frada
  • Patent number: 12108840
    Abstract: A flexible shoe snugging fitment is oblong with a thickness providing pad that is carried on top of a foot, preferably held in place against the foot with hosiery, which underlies and spaces a top part, e.g., vamp, of an article of footwear, e.g., shoe or boot, from the foot snugging the footwear on the foot improving fit and helping prevent relative movement therebetween. A preferred fitment is oblong and transversely oriented relative to a lengthwise fore-aft extent of the foot. Fitment has a central portion from which flaps extend oppositely outwardly that each extend around part of a corresponding side of the foot helping to prevent side-to-side relative movement between the foot and footwear worn on the foot. One preferred fitment is an assembly with a smaller adjuster pad slidably received in a pocket in a pad carrier with the pad extendable to adjust thickness and width of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Joan Charles Van Den Busch
  • Patent number: 12108841
    Abstract: Described are methods for the manufacture of sporting goods, in particular a shoe, sporting goods manufactured by such methods, for example a shoe, as well as a device for performing such methods. The method for the manufacture of sporting goods, in particular a shoe, is provided, wherein the sporting goods has a first component with a first connection surface and a second component with a second connection surface. The method includes activating at least one portion of the first connection surface by providing heat energy without contact, and connecting the first component with the second component by joining the first connection surface and the second connection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Christopher Edward Holmes, Jan Hill, Clemens Paul Dyckmans, Giridharan Kirupanantham, Gerd Rainer Manz, Dietmar Klaus Drummer
  • Patent number: 12108842
    Abstract: A protective footwear includes a foot engagement portion, a lower-leg engagement portion, and a cable closure system. The lower-leg engagement portion defines a cable end interface and a buckle interface. The cable closure system is configured to facilitate at least partially securing the protective footwear to a leg of a wearer. The cable closure system includes a buckle assembly configured to releasably couple to the buckle interface and a cable extending between the cable end interface and the buckle assembly. The cable has a first end coupled to the cable end interface and an opposing second end coupled to the buckle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Fox Head, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Lee, Luis Cosio, David Durham, David Munn
  • Patent number: 12108843
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a case unit including a receiving space, a spool located within the receiving space and configured for a lace to be wound therearound, and a knob covering on the case unit. The knob includes a main body made of a composite material, and a shield cover covering on the main body and made of a metal material. A rotation of the knob drives the spool to rotate in a tightening direction for tensioning the lace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Chin-Chu Chen
  • Patent number: 12108844
    Abstract: A rope tightener includes a bottom seat having a bottom plate and an annular body portion, a roll-up disc having a pivot hole, and a cover having ratchet teeth and fixed to the roll-up disc. The bottom seat has an accommodating space, and a rotation axle disposed in the pivot hole. The annular body portion has at least one pawl corresponding to the ratchet teeth. The cover drives the roll-up disc to rotate or displace between pressed-down and pulled-up positions relative to the bottom seat. When the cover is located at the pressed-down position, the ratchet teeth are engaged with the pawl, enabling the cover to drive the roll-up disc to rotate about the rotation axle in a single direction. When the cover is located at the pulled-up position, the ratchet teeth are separated from the pawl, enabling the cover to drive the roll-up disc to rotate freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: KAU SHEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Po-Chun Chang
  • Patent number: 12108845
    Abstract: A last includes a base part including a bottom and a plurality of additional parts, each of which is formed in a plate shape and is capable of being assembled to the base part. The base part includes a mounting unit and a first forming surface. The plurality of additional parts include a second forming surface. Each additional part has an end face. The second forming surface includes the end face of each of the plurality of additional parts. The base part includes a first base member including a mounting unit and a second base member attachable to and detachable from the first base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ASICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Genki Hatano, Yuya Kozuka, Shingo Takashima, Naoto Iwashita, Kei Kanematsu
  • Patent number: 12108846
    Abstract: A belt buckle includes: an elastic member, a female buckle and a male buckle connected with different ends of lace. The female buckle includes a base provide with an insertion slot and a cover plate provided with a protrusion. The cover plate is mounted on the base and rotatable relative to the base. The male buckle includes an insertion block provided with a recess and a male buckle main body connected to the insertion block. When the insertion block is inserted into the insertion slot, and the protrusion extends into the recess, the female buckle and the male buckle are fastened together. When the cover plate is pressed to move towards the base, the elastic member press the cover plate to lift the cover plate in the direction away from the base to cause the protrusion to separate from the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: DURAFLEX HONG KONG LIMITED
    Inventor: Man Chak Chan
  • Patent number: 12108847
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adapter panel which can be used for converting a MOLLE/PALS strap ladder surface to a hook-and-loop surface, as well as a hook-and-loop surface to MOLLE/PALS strap ladder surface. In some embodiments, the disclosed adapter panel may retain the functionality of the original system while adding the functionality of the second system. In some further embodiments, the adapter panel may be used as a stand-alone organizational system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Godai Group LLC
    Inventor: Garrett Gee
  • Patent number: 12108848
    Abstract: A slide fastener sealing system and related methods. In one example, the slide fastener sealing system includes a separating slide fastener in which a first end overlaps and is secured to a second end such that a sealing zone is located between the overlapping ends of the slide fastener. The sealing system also includes in this example a sealing member that can be secured to the slide fastener in a removable fashion with a portion of the sealing member located in the sealing zone to seal against fluid penetration through the sealing zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Patent number: 12108849
    Abstract: A system for reducing falls includes a base having a polyhedron shape with: a first face configured to rest on a flat surface, a second face spaced apart from and parallel to the first face, and having a base diameter, and at least three sides extending between the first face and the second face. The system further includes a handle configured for gripping, and a shaft coupled to and extending between the handle and the second face of the base, having a shaft diameter, and extending outward from the base in a direction perpendicular to a plane defined by the second face. The base diameter is at least twice as large as the shaft diameter such that pressure applied to the second face of the base by a foot causes the handle to raise from a ground surface, and the base, handle, and shaft together function as a cane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Nathan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 12108850
    Abstract: An adjustable walking cane includes an inner tube slidably received within an outer tube. The inner tube defines a plurality of apertures therethrough. A translating rod assembly having a central fixed rod and a concentrically mounted translating member is also included. An actuating assembly including a button proximate the top end of the outer tube is coupled to a first end of the translating member. A pin assembly is located at the bottom end of the outer tube and has a pin reciprocally translatable between an extended position, where the pin engages a selected aperture of the plurality of apertures defined within the inner tube, and a retracted position where the pin disengages from the outer tube. Application of a force upon the button causes the pin to move from the extended position to the retracted position such that the inner tube slides within the outer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Upperstate LLC
    Inventor: Brian Skuse
  • Patent number: 12108851
    Abstract: A wristwatch wrapper device for temporarily storing a wristwatch which includes an anterior material layer, a posterior material layer reinforced with an interior lining material circumventing a tubular open channel with a first elasticized selvage and a second elasticized selvage having a first flexible cuff portion, a second flexible cuff portion with a mounting portion therebetween. In an embodiment, a torus-shaped wristwatch wrapper device is formed with a circumferential ring. In another embodiment, an orbicular shaped wristwatch wrapper device is formed removably coupled with a metal swivel carabiner hinge. In another embodiment, the wristwatch wrapper device includes viewing windows to view a front portion of the wristwatch and to store an identification card when the wristwatch wrapper device is in a folded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: James Ciaciuch
  • Patent number: 12108852
    Abstract: An insulated lunch bag including a housing assembly, a lower compartment assembly and an upper compartment assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing and a handle, the handle can be used to carry the handle. The lower compartment assembly and the upper compartment assembly are inside of the housing and separated a predetermined distance. The lower compartment assembly is beneath the upper compartment assembly. The lower compartment assembly and the upper compartment assembly can be used to store food items therein and are accessed through zippers. The lower compartment assembly and the upper compartment assembly have heat isolation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Neko Butler
  • Patent number: 12108853
    Abstract: A suitcase having a base and a lid where the lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies is disclosed. The lid may comprise an upper shell, and the base may comprise a lower shell. The upper shell and the lower shell may be seamlessly formed to create a water resistant and/or waterproof suitcase. The suitcase may have an extendable trolley handle assembly that is externally attached to the base of the suitcase using a plurality of mounting clips. The trolley handle assembly may comprise a pair of extrusion assemblies that are connected to the base of the suitcase and connected to each other by a grip. The suitcase may also have a removably secured interior liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Charles Nichols, Andy Bondhus, Michael Christopher Cieszko, Nicholas James Lombardi, Dustin Bullock
  • Patent number: 12108854
    Abstract: The foldable holder includes a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a shroud, and a retractable closure. The foldable holder is foldable between a closed configuration in which the panels are stacked and an open configuration in which the panels are substantially coplanar with one another. The shroud attaches to the second panel to define a shroud passage between the second panel and the shroud. The retractable closure is moveable between a secured state in which the retractable closure is engaged with the first panel to retain the closure in the closed configuration and a retracted state. The retractable closure comprises an elastic retraction member to urge the retractable closure towards the retracted state and a closure tab engaged with the engagement surface in the secured state. The closure tab is at least partially disposed within the shroud passage in the retracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Daniel Kapavik
  • Patent number: 12108855
    Abstract: The invention relates to a foil (14) for a strand (12) of keratinic fibers including a first sheet (20) and a second sheet, the first sheet (20) being connected to the second sheet by an articulation, in particular a hinge, the first sheet (20) being movable relative to the second sheet between a closed configuration for illumination of the strand and an open configuration. The first sheet (20) is substantially at least partially transparent to the UV-visible light, and the second sheet (22) is substantially at least partially opaque to the UV-visible light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Frédéric Woodland, Gabin Vic, Fabrice Osolin
  • Patent number: 12108856
    Abstract: A method for constructing an upraised (elevated) sink system for beard rinsing is disclosed. The system is comfortable for both the client and also the stylist. The system eliminates bending over for the barber partly through constructing a rinse bowl to work somewhat like a shampoo bowl used by stylists use. Using the method for constructing, a system is constructed in which there is no leakage or dripping such as on new clothes or a new shirt. Using the method for constructing, the system tilts back and forth, and the height of the system is adjustable. The system is also constructed with a drain within the rinse bowl as well as a tilt-adjustment, vacuum breaker, and a spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Roger Cottrell
  • Patent number: 12108857
    Abstract: The present utility model discloses a power cord storage structure of a hair dryer, and belongs to the technical field of hair dryers. The power cord storage structure of the hair dryer includes a winding part for winding the power cord of the hair dryer, which can be installed on the hair dryer. A retaining member is fixedly provided on the winding part to maintain the initial winding state of the power cord. By setting the winding part on the hair dryer, the power cord storage structure can quickly and effectively store the power cord by winding it around the winding part and has the advantages of tidiness, neatness, space saving, etc. Additionally, a baffle is fixedly provided on the winding part to prevent the power cord from slipping off the winding part, thereby improving the storage effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Wenjuan Ma
  • Patent number: 12108858
    Abstract: A diagnostic formula applicator can include a fluid dispensing assembly coupled with a comb having a plurality of tines. A tine of the plurality of tines can be configured to dispense a fluid formula to a region of a biological surface via at least one fluid conduit. The diagnostic formula applicator can include hair diagnostic circuitry operably coupled to the fluid dispensing assembly. The diagnostic circuitry can be configured to actuate the fluid dispensing assembly to deliver the fluid formula via the at least one fluid conduit, responsive to determining a user-specific hair cosmetic aspect from hair and scalp sensor information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Dominic Akerele, Fred Orsita, Richard Besen, Guive Balooch
  • Patent number: 12108859
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a system and method for the delivery of cooled air selectably using a device with removable component which directs cooled air to a desired area at or near the hair of a subject. The device may have one or more components which may be quickly and easily removed and replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventors: Rachel Knutson, Lisa Rudquist, James Parkhurst
  • Patent number: 12108860
    Abstract: A side-operated makeup pen includes an applicator assembly, a coupling member, an operable member, a discharge assembly, and a container assembly. The discharge assembly includes a transmission member and a compression member that are connected to each other. The compression member is elastic. The coupling member includes a first end connected to the applicator assembly, and a second end detachably connected to the container assembly. The transmission member and the compression member are provided in the coupling member. The operable member is provided on a sidewall of the coupling member. A first valve is arranged between the first end of the discharge assembly and the applicator assembly. A second valve is arranged between the second end of the discharge assembly and the container assembly. Therefore, the material can be added to the applicator assembly through a one-handed operation of the user, and the use is very convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SHYA HSIN PACKAGING INDUSTRY (CHINA) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Haiying Yang
  • Patent number: 12108861
    Abstract: A cosmetic-dispensing spatula includes: a case unit having a storage space for holding a liquid content; a pump unit that is coupled to an upper portion of the case unit and is configured to suction the content from the inlet and discharge the content at the outlet; and a spatula unit that is coupled to an upper portion of the pump unit and includes a discharge channel and a spreader surface. The discharge channel communicates with the outlet, and the spreader surface has a dispensing hole formed therein that communicates with the discharge channel. The pump unit is configured to discharge the content when the spatula unit is pressed downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kyungchang Lee, Jonghyun Park, Ga Yeon O
  • Patent number: 12108862
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser article includes an exterior, a fluid reservoir, a foldable brush/applicator portion, a movable flap which covers the brush/applicator portion, and a conduit between the reservoir and the brush/applicator portion such that fluid may flow up to the brush tip when the reservoir is squeezed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Sabrina S Neugent
  • Patent number: 12108863
    Abstract: A device (10) for packaging and applying a pasty product, notably a cosmetic product, comprising: a case (14); an external protective shell (30) mounted on the case (14) and provided on the interior surface thereof with at least one helical groove (36); a tubular element (40) mounted to rotate freely in said external protective shell (30), while being held axially relative to said shell and provided with at least one longitudinal groove (42); and a cup (20) supporting a stick (12) of product mounted to slide in said tubular element (40). The cup (20) comprises a lower cup (22) carrying the stud (23) and an upper cup (24) carrying the stick (12) of product and comprising an axial projection (24c) extending axially toward the base of the case (14) through an orifice (22d) provided on the lower cup (22), said lower and upper cups (22, 24) being integral via a “push-push” latch locking/unlocking system (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Figueiredo
  • Patent number: 12108864
    Abstract: A rear-pressing anti-misoperation double-ended eyebrow pencil includes a nib, a front lid, a piston, an intermediate ring, a pencil body, a threaded rod, a nut, a first spring, a ratchet wheel, a ratchet seat, a ratchet rod, a shoulder sleeve, a bristle carrier, a bristle, an inner sleeve, a tail lid, and a button, where the intermediate ring is sleeved on the hollow pencil body; the threaded rod is provided with a screw thread and rotatably provided on the nut; one end of the piston abuts against a material, and the other end of the piston abuts against the threaded rod; the piston can move to an outlet under pushing of the threaded rod; an end of the ratchet wheel adjacent to the ratchet rod is provided with a first unidirectional jump tooth; and an end of the ratchet rod adjacent to the ratchet wheel is provided with a ratchet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SHYA HSIN PACKAGING INDUSTRY (CHINA) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Haiying Yang
  • Patent number: 12108865
    Abstract: A backpack including at least one shoulder strap intended for carrying the backpack by a user includes a main pocket, connected to the at least one shoulder strap and a reinforcement, the main pocket having an inner surface internally delimiting a first compartment. The backpack also includes an outer enclosure constituting a piece separate from the main pocket, and an inner surface. A fastening system for the backpack is configured so that the backpack may occupy a separation configuration in which the outer enclosure is completely separated from the main pocket and a fastening configuration in which the reinforcement is secured to all or part of an outline of the outer casing. The inner surface of the outer enclosure and the outer surface of the main pocket internally delimit therebetween, when the backpack is in the fastening configuration, a second compartment separate from the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: BLUE ICE EUROPE
    Inventor: Sorin Dicu
  • Patent number: 12108866
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unique, versatile, one piece, all-in-one, convertible fanny pack to backpack storage device which allows a user to have completely different-sized bags, from a small fanny pack to a larger backpack, all in one convertible unit. The user can utilize the fanny pack when they have minimal or small items to carry. When the user has multiple items and/or a heavier load to carry, the user can easily convert the fanny pack into the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Anthony Moraca
  • Patent number: 12108867
    Abstract: A lanyard device suitable for connecting a tool to a user in use, including a housing at least part of which is adapted to be connected to clothing, belt and/or safety harness. The housing including at least one socket means formed thereon and/or therein, said device also including a flexible lanyard or tether means, at least one end of which is adapted to connect to a tool in use. At least part of the said lanyard means includes a portion to be received and/or engage with said socket means and said socket means shaped and/or orientated such that the flexible lanyard cannot pass freely through said socket means when the user lets go of the tool and/or lanyard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventors: Sanita Kazaka, Normunds Kazaks
  • Patent number: 12108868
    Abstract: A powered tool brush includes: a connecting member, one end of which is a free end, at least part of the connecting member close to the free end is used for being connected to a rotation drive end of a powered tool; a structural support member, which is fixedly connected to another end of the connecting member; and an integrally formed brush head, the head having a bottom wall, a brush body and a side wall, the bottom wall is used for covering a surface position of the support member that is away from the connecting member, the body is formed by the bottom wall and/or the side wall extending in a direction away from the support member, and the side wall is formed by the bottom wall extending in a direction approaching the support member, and is used for wrapping and covering the periphery of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: NINGHAI ZHONG JIE BRUSH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ce Dai
  • Patent number: 12108869
    Abstract: A beauty tool includes a handle portion configured to house an associated heating assembly and a bristle portion connected to the handle portion. The bristle portion includes a primary heating element configured to be heated by the associated heating assembly. A bristle base heated member is mounted to an outer periphery of the heating element. The bristle base heated member has a secondary heating element configured to be heated by the primary heating element. A non-conductive, heat insulating bristle spacer is secured between the bristle base heated member and the heating element. A bristle bar is secured by the bristle spacer and has bristles extending through the bristle spacer and the bristle base heated member. The bristle spacer is configured to thermally isolate the bristle bar from both the heating element and the bristle base heated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven J. Paliobeis, Jeremy Lee Buttery, Gary Koenemann, Ramiro Solis
  • Patent number: 12108870
    Abstract: An oral care refill head and an oral care kit comprising the same. The oral care refill head may include a sleeve portion, a head portion, and an elastomeric prophy cup. The sleeve portion may have an inner surface that defines an internal cavity for receiving a portion of a stem of an oral care implement handle therein so that the oral care refill head can be repetitively attached to and detached from the oral care implement handle. The elastomeric prophy cup may comprise an outer surface that forms at least a portion of a peripheral side surface of the head portion. The elastomeric prophy cup may be formed by injection molding an elastomeric material onto a support portion of the head portion. The oral care refill head may be packaged together with a store of an anti-sensitivity oral care material to form a kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Brian Bloch, Takahide Okai, John Gatzemeyer
  • Patent number: 12108871
    Abstract: A brush roller and its manufacturing method and brush roller mold is provided, the brush roller is manufactured by foaming a gaseous pore filler, while solving the problem of using a solid pore filler foaming method to manufacture the brush roller. In addition, the brush roller of the present invention has a plurality of fluid channels communicating between any adjacent two, and the plurality of fluid channels respectively extend to the surface of the brush roller to form pores to improve the fluid permeability of the brush roller, and in the brush roller manufacturing method of the present invention, after the PVA emulsified solution is cured, the compressive stress under the condition of the predetermined compression ratio can be formed to meet the expected brush roller, and it can be used to brush the circuit substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Cenefom Corp.
    Inventor: Chen-Ping Hsu
  • Patent number: 12108872
    Abstract: A pedestal leg assembly includes a pedestal leg and floor base. The leg includes a plurality of teeth near the bottom end of the leg and a connecting bolt in a threaded engagement with the bottom end of the leg. The floor base includes a recessed portion having a slot in its bottom surface to receive the bolt and a release mechanism configured to pivot between a lock position and a release position. In lock position the release mechanism engages at least one of the teeth to prevent rotation of the pedestal leg in at least one direction. When pivoted into release position, the release mechanism is moved away from engagement with the teeth to allow rotation of the pedestal leg in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The pedestal leg assembly may include a powered connection to receive input power and/or a communication signal at the floor base and transfer the power and communication signals to a supported table top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ITC Incorporated
    Inventors: Theodore Schneider, Jon Rathbun, Qingqi Xu
  • Patent number: 12108873
    Abstract: The systems described in this disclosure can be used with a storage system to provide a platform for items and/or papers such as blueprints. A container includes a top panel that is pivotal relative to the container. The container may include additional panels that are pivotal with respect to the top panel and that rotate away from the top panel to extend the platform provided by the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Patent number: 12108874
    Abstract: A shelf or storage rack includes a top defined by a pair of elongated members held at a spaced distance from one another by a pair of frame end members and at least two frame cross-members respectively disposed at a spaced distance from each of the pair of frame end members to define a plurality of spaced slots. A left side support and a right side support are each defined by elongated support members held by at least one support cross-member, wherein at least a portion of the elongated support members has a first end including a protrusion and an adjoining support ledge and an opposed second end including a notch or groove. The protrusions and notches or grooves interact to provide a vertically stackable modular shelf or storage rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.
    Inventors: James Tabujara, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Patent number: 12108875
    Abstract: The furniture having, between two lower and upper boards, each having two parallel planar surfaces and two front and rear edges, a module with one or two side walls, each having two upper and lower edges, and a rear back wall with two upper and lower edges, assembled to the side walls. The module can slide and be guided along the boards. One of the edges of each board having a longitudinal rib protruding perpendicular to its planar surfaces. The module is notched longitudinally and perpendicular to its side walls so as to slot onto the ribs of the boards and thus slide along these ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignees: Alain Chennaux, Odile Chennaux
    Inventors: Alain Chennaux, Odile Chennaux
  • Patent number: 12108876
    Abstract: A shoe organizer unit, a method of using a shoe organizer unit, and a method for storing shoes in a plurality of shoe storing shelves of a shoe organizer unit are described. The shoe organizer unit includes a plurality of shoe storing shelves adapted to store shoes therein. A plurality of linear actuators moves the plurality of shoe storing shelves in a path within a cabinet. A controller manages operation of the linear actuators to move the shoes along the path. Transparent panels secure the shoes within the cabinet. Secure storage and retrieval of the shoes is controlled by electronics including a keypad, a push button and a shoe shelf identification code card printer. The shoe organizer unit provides for sterilization of the shoes stored and secure storing and retrieval of the shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
    Inventors: Heba Nabil Saif, Hala El-Wakeel, Asma Alhilal, Nourah Almanaa, Nouf Altuwaijri
  • Patent number: 12108877
    Abstract: A seating device (1) with a reclining function comprising a back frame (4) which provides a significant reduction in the complexity of the system, at the same time as it gives the user increased comfort both in an upright (sitting) position and in a reclining position. The back frame (4) comprises in particular two types of resilient elements (7, 8) and rotatable fasteners (6) which provide adaptive support to the lumbar spine in both a sitting and reclining position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: H2 NORWAY AS
    Inventor: Nils Gunnar Hjellegjerde
  • Patent number: 12108878
    Abstract: The bed frame (100) comprises a first and a second transverse element (1, 2), made of metal having a box shape, respectively arranged close to the headboard (10) and the front head (11) of the bed (L), mutually connected by a pair of longitudinal elements (6). Said first and second transverse elements (1, 2) support bed joineries (8, 9), arranged inside the aforementioned longitudinal elements (6), suitable to act as spacers to support a bed base (12) on which the mattress (M) of the bed (L) itself is placed. By appropriately calibrating the height of the bed joineries (8, 9), which are interchangeable, according to the greater or lesser thickness of the mattress (M), it is obtained that the height from the ground of the upper horizontal side (20) of the latter, as well as its protrusion with respect to the upper edges of the longitudinal elements 6, are almost constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: EDRA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Valerio Mazzei