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Fishing lure with blade arrangement
A fishing lure has a body with an eye on a rear end portion. A blade is coupled to the eye by way of rings. The blade has two lateral portions, which are non-planar to one another and join together along a ridge. The ring component allows the blade to rotate between limits, with the blade rotating in one direction to a...
[ "1. A fishing lure, comprising:\n\na) a body having a tail end portion and a front end portion;\n\nb) an eye coupled to the tail end portion of the body;\n\nc) a blade having a front end and a top portion extending rearward from the\nfront end, the blade having first and second lateral portions extending from\nthe ...
# Patent ## Title Fishing lure with blade arrangement ## Abstract A fishing lure has a body with an eye on a rear end portion. A blade is coupled to the eye by way of rings. The blade has two lateral portions, which are non-planar to one another and join together along a ridge. The ring component allows the blade t...
Ice fishing indicator device
The present invention relates to an ice fishing indicator device and in particular to an ice fishing indicator device having an improved trigger and or jigging mechanisms. The device has a housing that holds a can for a candle or heat source. A heat shield protects a power box. The jigging mechanism has a motor, a rota...
[ "1. A tip up comprising:\n\na housing;\n\na reel located within said housing and being supported by said housing;\n\nan indicator observable from outside of said housing; and\n\na jigging assembly located within said housing, said jigging assembly\ncomprising:\n\na motor;\n\na rotating arm, said rotating arm having...
# Patent ## Title Ice fishing indicator device ## Abstract The present invention relates to an ice fishing indicator device and in particular to an ice fishing indicator device having an improved trigger and or jigging mechanisms. The device has a housing that holds a can for a candle or heat source. A heat shield ...
Pest detector to identify a type of pest using machine learning
In some implementations, a detector may include one or more sensors, one or more external indicators, one or more processors, and one or more non- transitory computer readable media storing instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to perform various operations. The operations may include detecting...
[ "1. A detector comprising:\n\none or more sensors;\n\none or more external indicators;\n\none or more processors; and\n\none or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions\nexecutable by the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:\n\nreceiving sensor data from one or more senso...
# Patent ## Title Pest detector to identify a type of pest using machine learning ## Abstract In some implementations, a detector may include one or more sensors, one or more external indicators, one or more processors, and one or more non- transitory computer readable media storing instructions that are executable...
Bug trap with flexible two-piece handle
An apparatus for catching bugs is provided which includes a catch box having an interior region and an elongated handle attached to the catch box. The elongated handle includes a flexible tube member and a flexible rod member disposed within the flexible tube member. The apparatus includes a trap adapted to move back a...
[ "1. A bug trap comprising:\n\na box including an upper wall and four side walls extending down from the\nupper wall, the upper wall and four side walls defining a lower opening\nproviding access to an interior of the box,\n\na trap is disposed within the interior of the box and movable towards a front\nof the box a...
# Patent ## Title Bug trap with flexible two-piece handle ## Abstract An apparatus for catching bugs is provided which includes a catch box having an interior region and an elongated handle attached to the catch box. The elongated handle includes a flexible tube member and a flexible rod member disposed within the ...
Device for getting rid of undesirable animals
A device for getting rid of undesirable animals having a base plate and a catapulting plate, the catapulting plate hingedly attached to the base plate and configured to swing via a hinge member. A biasing member is provided to force the device in an opened position. A trigger plate is configured to engage a hook member...
[ "1. A device for getting rid of undesirable animals comprising:\n\na base plate having a first top surface and a first bottom surface;\n\na catapulting plate having a second top surface and a second bottom surface,\nwherein the catapulting plate is hingedly attached to the base plate via a\nfirst hinge member;\n\na...
# Patent ## Title Device for getting rid of undesirable animals ## Abstract A device for getting rid of undesirable animals having a base plate and a catapulting plate, the catapulting plate hingedly attached to the base plate and configured to swing via a hinge member. A biasing member is provided to force the dev...
Mouse trap
A mouse trap has a spring-loaded striker that is released when the mouse depresses a trigger. The trigger with has recesses near the distal end of the trigger and has a latch having an enlargement at its distal end. The enlargement contains a groove that engages a lower corner of the trigger when the mouse trap is arme...
[ "1. A mouse trap having an unarmed position and an armed position, the mouse\ntrap comprising:\n\n(a) a base having a transverse midpoint dividing the base into an unarmed side\nand an armed side with an end;\n\n(b) a swinging striker having a proximate end pivotably attached to the\nmidpoint of the base and restin...
# Patent ## Title Mouse trap ## Abstract A mouse trap has a spring-loaded striker that is released when the mouse depresses a trigger. The trigger with has recesses near the distal end of the trigger and has a latch having an enlargement at its distal end. The enlargement contains a groove that engages a lower corn...
System and method to drive away geese
A system and method for driving geese away from an area employs predetermined random illuminations of particular wavelength light directed in a fashion that repels geese while avoiding annoying humans. Embodiments include systems associated with golf course flags and other structures and animal decoys that hide undesir...
[ "1. A method to repel geese from an area in a manner that avoids undesired\nlight and sound annoyances to humans, comprising:\n\na) providing a device that has a light emitter and a sound emitter, said\ndevice emitting both a predetermined wavelength of light and a wavelength of\nsound that is detectable by geese b...
# Patent ## Title System and method to drive away geese ## Abstract A system and method for driving geese away from an area employs predetermined random illuminations of particular wavelength light directed in a fashion that repels geese while avoiding annoying humans. Embodiments include systems associated with go...
Optical fiber cable protected from animal bite
Apparatuses and methods for providing voltage to a metal layer of an optical cable are provided. The metal layer may be configured to provide an electric shock to an animal upon contact.
[ "1. An apparatus comprising:\n\na plurality of optical fibers disposed within a first strength member;\n\nan electrically-conductive, lightweight metal layer disposed about the first\nstrength member;\n\nan outer jacket disposed about the metal layer; and\n\na voltage source coupled to the metal layer,\n\nwherein t...
# Patent ## Title Optical fiber cable protected from animal bite ## Abstract Apparatuses and methods for providing voltage to a metal layer of an optical cable are provided. The metal layer may be configured to provide an electric shock to an animal upon contact. ## Background ### CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPL...
Tree stand assemblies and methods of use
Tree stand assemblies and methods of use are provided herein. An example assembly or device includes a tree stand seat assembly having a seat portion and a back support portion; a foot stand assembly; a main brace member coupling the seat portion to the foot stand assembly; a first anchor extending from the main brace ...
[ "1. A device, comprising:\n\na tree stand seat assembly comprising a seat portion and a back support\nportion;\n\na foot stand assembly;\n\na main brace member coupling the seat portion to the foot stand assembly;\n\na first anchor extending from the main brace member; and\n\na second anchor coupled with a linear t...
# Patent ## Title Tree stand assemblies and methods of use ## Abstract Tree stand assemblies and methods of use are provided herein. An example assembly or device includes a tree stand seat assembly having a seat portion and a back support portion; a foot stand assembly; a main brace member coupling the seat portio...
Microcapsule suspension
The present invention relates to a microcapsule suspension containing (1) an oil core compound having a pesticide active agent dispersed in an oil compound, (2) an aqueous solution containing a polycationic colloid and a polyanionic colloid in a ratio that the polycationic colloid is from 0.02 to 1% by weight and the p...
[ "1. A microcapsule suspension containing (1) an oil core compound having a\npesticide active agent dispersed in an oil compound, (2) an aqueous solution\ncontaining a polycationic colloid and a polyanionic colloid in a ratio that\nthe polycationic colloid is from 0.02 to 1% by weight and the polyanionic\ncolloid is...
# Patent ## Title Microcapsule suspension ## Abstract The present invention relates to a microcapsule suspension containing (1) an oil core compound having a pesticide active agent dispersed in an oil compound, (2) an aqueous solution containing a polycationic colloid and a polyanionic colloid in a ratio that the p...
Acetate derived compounds from geranylorcinol. synthesis process for obtaining said compounds and use of said compounds as antifungal against Botrytis cinerea
The present invention discloses a synthesis process for obtaining linear derivative compounds from geranylorcinoles, said linear derivative compounds from geraniylorcinol, the acetylated derivatives compounds therefrom, the method for encapsulating the compounds in a polymer matrix and the use of said encapsulated comp...
[ "1. An encapsulated compound, wherein said encapsulated compound is a\npolymeric micelle containing a compound selected from the group consisting of\na compound of Formula 1, a compound of Formula 2, a compound of Formula 3, a\ncompound of Formula 4, a compound of Formula 5, or a compound of Formula 6:\n\n", "2. ...
# Patent ## Title Acetate derived compounds from geranylorcinol. synthesis process for obtaining said compounds and use of said compounds as antifungal against Botrytis cinerea ## Abstract The present invention discloses a synthesis process for obtaining linear derivative compounds from geranylorcinoles, said linea...
Peroxyformic acid compositions for membrane filtration cleaning in energy services
Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions are generated in situ or on site generation for the reduction and prevention, of biofilms and the mitigation of miner...
[ "1. A method for removing microorganisms and mineral deposits on a membrane\nsystem comprising:\n\ncontacting the membrane fouled with a hydrocarbon, biofilm, mineral scales,\nand/or iron sulfide with a peroxyformic acid composition comprising\nperoxyformic acid and hydrogen peroxide, wherein the ratio of peroxyfor...
# Patent ## Title Peroxyformic acid compositions for membrane filtration cleaning in energy services ## Abstract Peroxyformic acid compositions for treatment and removal of biofilm growth and mineral deposits on membranes for energy services applications are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions ...
Compositions and methods for increasing salt tolerance in plants
Methods and compositions for increasing tolerance to abiotic stresses in plants are provided. One embodiment provides a method for increasing salt tolerance in a plant by treating the plant with an amount of 2-keto-4-methylthiobutyric acid (KMBA) effective to increase salt tolerance in the plant relative to an untreate...
[ "1. A method for increasing salt tolerance in a plant comprising: treating a\nplant grown under salt stress with an amount of 2-keto-4-methylthiobutyric\nacid effective to increase salt tolerance in the plant relative to an\nuntreated plant.\n\n", "2. The method of claim 1, wherein the amount of 2-keto-4-methylth...
# Patent ## Title Compositions and methods for increasing salt tolerance in plants ## Abstract Methods and compositions for increasing tolerance to abiotic stresses in plants are provided. One embodiment provides a method for increasing salt tolerance in a plant by treating the plant with an amount of 2-keto-4-meth...
Elicitor peptides having disrupted hypersensitive response box and use thereof
Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or ...
[ "1. An isolated peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of J-X-X-X-J-J-X-X-\nX-J-J-X-X-X-J-J (SEQ ID NO: 1) wherein\n\nthe peptide is free of cysteine and methionine;\n\nthe peptide has an average Kyte-Doolittle hydropathy index of less than −0.3;\n\neach X at positions 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, and 13 is optional and, wh...
# Patent ## Title Elicitor peptides having disrupted hypersensitive response box and use thereof ## Abstract Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance...
Elicitor peptides having disrupted hypersensitive response box and use thereof
Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance to chemical degradation, or a combination of these properties. Use of these peptides or fusion polypeptides, or ...
[ "1. An isolated peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of:\n\nL(E/M/L/A)QLLEDLV (amino acids 7-15 of SEQ ID NOS: 127, 128, and 160; and\namino acids 25-33 of SEQ ID NO: 26),\n\nwherein the peptide contains not more than 34 amino acids;\n\nwherein the peptide does not comprise the amino acid sequence:\n\n(L/I/V/...
# Patent ## Title Elicitor peptides having disrupted hypersensitive response box and use thereof ## Abstract Disclosed are peptides that induce an active plant response, but not a hypersensitive response, when applied to plant tissue. These peptides also preferably exhibit improved solubility, stability, resistance...
Method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on turfgrass
The present invention relates to a method of controlling _pythium_ blight on turfgrass, in particular low to moderate disease pressure, using a fungicidally effective non-phytotoxic amount of (A) chlorothalonil and (B) acibenzolar-s-methyl.
[ "1. A method for controlling or suppressing cool-season _pythium_ blight in\nturfgrass, comprising applying to the cool-season turfgrass or to the locus of\nthe cool-season turfgrass, a fungicidally effective non-phytotoxic amount of a\ncombination comprising (A) chlorothalonil and (B) acibenzolar-S-methyl,\nwherei...
# Patent ## Title Method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on turfgrass ## Abstract The present invention relates to a method of controlling _pythium_ blight on turfgrass, in particular low to moderate disease pressure, using a fungicidally effective non-phytotoxic amount of (A) chlorothalonil and (B) acibenz...
Selective herbicides based on substituted thien-3-yl-sulphonylamino(thio)carbonyltriazolin(thi)ones and safeners
The invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions that comprise an effective amount of an active compound combination comprising (a) one or more compounds of the formula (I) in which Q1, Q2, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure—and salts of the compounds of the formula (I)— and (b) at le...
[ "1. A composition comprising an active compound combination comprising\n\n(a) a compound of formula (I)\n\nor salt thereof\n\nand\n\n(b) the crop-plant-compatibility-improving compound mefenpyr-diethyl,\n\nwherein the ratio of mefenpyr-diethyl per part by weight of said compound of\nformula I or a salt thereof is f...
# Patent ## Title Selective herbicides based on substituted thien-3-yl-sulphonylamino(thio)carbonyltriazolin(thi)ones and safeners ## Abstract The invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions that comprise an effective amount of an active compound combination comprising (a) one or more compounds of the f...
Altering microbial populations and modifying microbiota
The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for tre...
[ "1. A method for modifying a mixed population of bacteria, wherein the mixed\npopulation of bacteria comprises a first bacterial sub-population and a second\nbacterial sub-population, wherein the first bacterial sub-population comprises\na first bacterial species and the second bacterial sub-population comprises a\...
# Patent ## Title Altering microbial populations and modifying microbiota ## Abstract The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in ...
Baking oven
A baking oven for producing baked, preferably edible products, includes at least one upper heating apparatus configured as a radiant heating apparatus and at least one lower heating apparatus configured as a radiant heating apparatus in each of which a fuel mixture containing primary air and a fuel is burnt. The upper ...
[ "1. A baking oven for producing baked or edible products, the baking oven\ncomprising:\n\na baking chamber having a lower baking area and an upper baking area disposed\nabove said lower baking area, said baking chamber delimiting an area;\n\na baking tong chain moving continuously and circulating along an upper\ntr...
# Patent ## Title Baking oven ## Abstract A baking oven for producing baked, preferably edible products, includes at least one upper heating apparatus configured as a radiant heating apparatus and at least one lower heating apparatus configured as a radiant heating apparatus in each of which a fuel mixture containi...
Food folding platform and components therefor
A folding platform includes a base, first folding flap, lift arm, and lift arm linkage. The first folding flap is rotatably connected with the base and facilitates the folding of a food item placed on the folding platform. The lift arm linkage is rotatably connected with the base and the lift arm to operatively lift th...
[ "1. A folding platform for folding a side portion of a flexible shell of a\nfolded food product over a food filling portion deposited on the flexible\nshell, said platform comprising:\n\na base having an elongate edge;\n\na folding flap having a first elongate edge, a channel, and a means for\nsecuring that engages...
# Patent ## Title Food folding platform and components therefor ## Abstract A folding platform includes a base, first folding flap, lift arm, and lift arm linkage. The first folding flap is rotatably connected with the base and facilitates the folding of a food item placed on the folding platform. The lift arm link...
Method and system for humanely dispatching wounded game
A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank, and a finger loop. The grip can further comprise a series or flattened portions configured to enga...
[ "1. An apparatus comprising:\n\na shank comprising a connecting end and a pointed end;\n\na finger grip formed at said connecting end of said shank, said finger grip\ncomprising a front surface and a rear surface; and\n\na choke wrench formed along an edge of said finger grip said choke wrench\ncomprising at least ...
# Patent ## Title Method and system for humanely dispatching wounded game ## Abstract A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank, and a fi...
Carcass cleaning tool
A carcass cleaning tool for removing dag from a suspended carcass has a body with at least one handle mounted to it for allowing an operator to hold the tool away from them. A driver is mounted in the body and rotates a head having a shaft extending therefrom. A plurality of arms extend from the shaft and have tines at...
[ "1. A tool for removing solid debris from an animal carcass comprising:\n\na body;\n\nat least one handle mounted to the body allowing the tool to be held away from\na tool operator;\n\na driver mounted in the body;\n\na head having a shaft extending therefrom and rotatable by the driver;\n\na plurality of arms ext...
# Patent ## Title Carcass cleaning tool ## Abstract A carcass cleaning tool for removing dag from a suspended carcass has a body with at least one handle mounted to it for allowing an operator to hold the tool away from them. A driver is mounted in the body and rotates a head having a shaft extending therefrom. A p...
Method of equipping a filling tube and apparatus for filling tubular cases
A method is provided for equipping at least one filling tube of an apparatus for filling tubular cases with a gathered tubular case. The method includes opening at least one gripping element of a case gripping device, feeding a gathered tubular case into a region of the at least one gripping element of the case grippin...
[ "1. A method of equipping at least one filling tube of an apparatus for\nfilling tubular cases with a gathered tubular case, the method comprising:\n\nopening at least one gripping element of a case gripping device,\n\nfeeding a gathered tubular case into a region of the at least one gripping\nelement of the case g...
# Patent ## Title Method of equipping a filling tube and apparatus for filling tubular cases ## Abstract A method is provided for equipping at least one filling tube of an apparatus for filling tubular cases with a gathered tubular case. The method includes opening at least one gripping element of a case gripping d...
Scribe saw head assembly for cutting loins
A scribe saw head assembly is provided for a loin puller and has substantially reduced wear and increased life of the assembly components. A pinion assembly includes a pinion shaft and a thrust bearing. The shaft has a flange to support the thrust bearing, which is retained by a pair of retainers. The flange and thrust...
[ "1. A scribe saw assembly, comprising:\n\na standard to drivingly support a scribe saw rotary blade;\n\na rotary scribe saw blade mounted on the standard for cutting a carcass\nmiddle;\n\na motor operatively connected to the blade for rotating the blade;\n\na pinion gear and a bevel gear meshingly mounted in the st...
# Patent ## Title Scribe saw head assembly for cutting loins ## Abstract A scribe saw head assembly is provided for a loin puller and has substantially reduced wear and increased life of the assembly components. A pinion assembly includes a pinion shaft and a thrust bearing. The shaft has a flange to support the th...
Refrigeration appliance which supports the curing process of refrigerated goods, in particular of meat
A refrigeration appliance includes a storage area for refrigerated goods and a control facility or unit for controlling a storage climate in the storage area by using storage climate parameters. One storage climate parameter is a temperature in the storage area. Another storage climate parameter relates to an air speed...
[ "1. A refrigeration appliance, comprising:\n\na storage area for refrigerated goods; and\n\na controller for controlling a storage climate in said storage area by using\nstorage climate parameters;\n\none of said storage climate parameters being a temperature parameter in said\nstorage area;\n\nanother of said stor...
# Patent ## Title Refrigeration appliance which supports the curing process of refrigerated goods, in particular of meat ## Abstract A refrigeration appliance includes a storage area for refrigerated goods and a control facility or unit for controlling a storage climate in the storage area by using storage climate ...
Food products containing a modified waxy cassava starch
A food product composition containing a dairy ingredient and having an aqueous phase comprised of a waxy cassava acetyl-substituted inhibited starch in an amount effective to thicken said aqueous phase, such as a yogurt, is provided. A method of making such a food product is also provided.
[ "1. A thickened food product composition comprising: an aqueous phase\ncomprised from 1% to 7% (by weight of the composition) of a waxy cassava\nacetyl-substituted adipate-cross-linked starch the waxy cassava acetyl\nsubstituted adipate cross-linked starch having from 0.10% to 0.18% by weight\nadipate groups by wei...
# Patent ## Title Food products containing a modified waxy cassava starch ## Abstract A food product composition containing a dairy ingredient and having an aqueous phase comprised of a waxy cassava acetyl-substituted inhibited starch in an amount effective to thicken said aqueous phase, such as a yogurt, is provid...
Automated flowable edible base flavor dispensing and/or injecting system
The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, including: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the operator interface in communication with the programmable controller a dispensing system in communication ...
[ "1. A system for controlling operation of dispensing and/or injecting a\nflowable edible base flavor, the system comprising:\n\nan automated flavor enhancement system;\n\nan automated orifice and/or an automated valve comprising an electrical\nsystem; and\n\na control device configured to control dispensing and/or ...
# Patent ## Title Automated flowable edible base flavor dispensing and/or injecting system ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to a flowable edible product dispensing apparatus, including: a programmable controller; a touchscreen interface including an indicator of at least one edible item for selection, the...
Animal feed stock using microbial enhancement
In one aspect, a method for feeding animals includes selecting a plurality of strains of sporulated living microbes and form a microbial solution; and applying the microbial solution to a carrier. In another aspect during use, the method includes feeding animals with the microbial infused carrier to deliver microbes to...
[ "1. A method for feeding animals, comprising:\n\nselecting a plurality of strains of sporulated living _Bacillus_ species to\nform a microbial solution comprising: iteratively and selectively breeding\ngenerations of the _Bacillus_ species for strain selection having\npredetermined microbial gene profiles and formi...
# Patent ## Title Animal feed stock using microbial enhancement ## Abstract In one aspect, a method for feeding animals includes selecting a plurality of strains of sporulated living microbes and form a microbial solution; and applying the microbial solution to a carrier. In another aspect during use, the method in...
Composition and method for reducing or treating oral inflammation
The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflam...
[ "1. A pet food composition, comprising a plurality of food kibbles, each of\nthe plurality of food kibbles comprising a primarily disc shape, wherein the\nprimarily disc shape comprises a top circular surface and a bottom circular\nsurface, wherein a diameter of the top circular surface is substantially equal\nto a...
# Patent ## Title Composition and method for reducing or treating oral inflammation ## Abstract The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feed...
Method and composition to control rumen release of cobalt to rumen bacteria for making vitamin B12
A method and composition which is a unique source of cobalt for enhanced production of Vitamin B12 in the rumen. It has the advantage of a slow release source of cobalt combined with a fast release source of cobalt. The fast cobalt ion release source which is a soluble source of cobalt is turned over faster in the rume...
[ "1. A method of controlling rumen release of cobalt to rumen bacteria for\nconversion to Vitamin B12, comprising:\n\nfeeding to a ruminant animal a mixed cobalt source of:\n\na quick release source of cobalt and a slow release source of cobalt;\n\nsaid slow release cobalt source being a polymer complex that include...
# Patent ## Title Method and composition to control rumen release of cobalt to rumen bacteria for making vitamin B12 ## Abstract A method and composition which is a unique source of cobalt for enhanced production of Vitamin B12 in the rumen. It has the advantage of a slow release source of cobalt combined with a fa...
Process and method for optimizing production of food and feed
A process includes microbially degrading harvested polyculture plant material to form a concentrated microbial biomass and providing the concentrated microbial biomass to an intermediary animal for consumption. The process may also be directed to producing a product animal which includes providing a growth area having ...
[ "1. An apparatus for growing a microbial population, comprising:\n\na bounded tank comprising water and a diversified microbial population\ncomprising constituent microbes within the water, the bounded tank having an\nupper end and a bottom surface generally opposite the upper end, the bounded\ntank defining a lowe...
# Patent ## Title Process and method for optimizing production of food and feed ## Abstract A process includes microbially degrading harvested polyculture plant material to form a concentrated microbial biomass and providing the concentrated microbial biomass to an intermediary animal for consumption. The process m...
Coated packaging products, systems and methods
In a method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the bag, a bag is provided, having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity. The bag is expanded from a flattened condition to an expanded condition. At least one adhesive dispense...
[ "1. A method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the\nbag, the method comprising:\n\nproviding a bag having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an\nopen top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity;\n\nexpanding the bag from a flattened condition to an expanded condition;...
# Patent ## Title Coated packaging products, systems and methods ## Abstract In a method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the bag, a bag is provided, having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity. The bag is expanded fr...
Thermal-reversible gelling starch
A thermal-reversible gelling agent derived from the modified starch of a waxy corn variant having an endosperm genotype with one or two doses of the recessive amylose-extender gene (ae). The starch may be modified enzymatically, physically, or by acid hydrolysis. Such gelling agents exhibit properties that may be usefu...
[ "1. A modified starch from an aewx corn with an endosperm genotype having one\nor two doses of ae wherein the modified starch is capable of forming a thermal\nreversible test gel having a firmness of greater than 75 g\n\nwherein the test gel is obtained by a process of (i) heating a slurry of the\nmodified starch a...
# Patent ## Title Thermal-reversible gelling starch ## Abstract A thermal-reversible gelling agent derived from the modified starch of a waxy corn variant having an endosperm genotype with one or two doses of the recessive amylose-extender gene (ae). The starch may be modified enzymatically, physically, or by acid ...
Compositions and methods for preventing or relieving symptoms of infections
Food products and/or pharmaceutical preparations including (i) viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to a probiotic microorganism and (ii) a carrier medium for delivering the viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to probiotic microorganisms to the gut of a mammal. Also prov...
[ "1. A food product or pharmaceutical preparation, comprising:\n\n(a) viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to a\nprobiotic microorganism, said viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody\nfragments comprise human norovirus (HuNoV) neutralizing antibodies or antibody\nfragments that exhibit a bi...
# Patent ## Title Compositions and methods for preventing or relieving symptoms of infections ## Abstract Food products and/or pharmaceutical preparations including (i) viral neutralizing antibodies or antibody fragments anchored to a probiotic microorganism and (ii) a carrier medium for delivering the viral neutra...
Method and a machine for producing puree, or juice, from food products with high production capacity
A machine for extracting puree, or fruit juice, from a product of animal or vegetable origin, provides a hollow body having a longitudinal axis. In the hollow body a sieve is mounted having a plurality of holes, in order to result co-axial to the hollow body same. The machine also includes a rotor mounted coaxially in ...
[ "1. A machine for extracting puree, or fruit juice, from a food product of\nanimal or vegetable origin, said machine comprising:\n\na hollow body having a longitudinal axis and defined laterally by a lateral\ncontaining wall;\n\na sieve having a plurality of holes and mounted in the hollow body in a\nposition co-ax...
# Patent ## Title Method and a machine for producing puree, or juice, from food products with high production capacity ## Abstract A machine for extracting puree, or fruit juice, from a product of animal or vegetable origin, provides a hollow body having a longitudinal axis. In the hollow body a sieve is mounted ha...
Juice extraction module for juice
Disclosed herein is a juice extraction module for juice capable of fundamentally blocking the introduction of dregs which degrade a texture of food when being mixed with the juice and certainly maintaining airtightness. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dregs blocking part which isolates between a...
[ "1. A juice extraction module for juice, comprising:\n\na juice extraction mesh configured to accommodate a screw supplied with a\ndriving force to rotate;\n\na rotating brush configured to be disposed at an outer side of the juice\nextraction mesh to rotate along with the screw;\n\na container configured to accomm...
# Patent ## Title Juice extraction module for juice ## Abstract Disclosed herein is a juice extraction module for juice capable of fundamentally blocking the introduction of dregs which degrade a texture of food when being mixed with the juice and certainly maintaining airtightness. According to one embodiment of t...
Fruit and vegetable juicer
A fruit and vegetable juicing device having a feed tube, a juice collector and a grating disc carrying a frusto-conical sieve, the grating disc having a first array of grating teeth, a secondary processing surface with a second array of grating teeth; each tooth having one leading edge and one trailing edge, wherein th...
[ "1. A fruit and vegetable juicing device, the device comprising:\n\na feed tube below which is located a grating disc and frusto-conical sieve,\nand wherein:\n\nthe grating disc has a first array of discrete teeth, each tooth in the first\narray having a front edge, the front edge comprising an inner edge, an outer...
# Patent ## Title Fruit and vegetable juicer ## Abstract A fruit and vegetable juicing device having a feed tube, a juice collector and a grating disc carrying a frusto-conical sieve, the grating disc having a first array of grating teeth, a secondary processing surface with a second array of grating teeth; each to...
Extrusion of agro-food industry byproducts and protein concentrates into value-added foods
The present invention relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste stream byproducts. This process involves the steps of: (i) combining, in an extruder, an extrusion formulation comprising a first food byproduct and at least one additional ingredient; (ii) introducing supercritical ca...
[ "1. A process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste\nstream byproducts, said process comprising the steps of:\n\ncombining, in an extruder, an extrusion formulation comprising a first food\nbyproduct and at least one additional ingredient, wherein said first food\nbyproduct is liquid whey, and ...
# Patent ## Title Extrusion of agro-food industry byproducts and protein concentrates into value-added foods ## Abstract The present invention relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste stream byproducts. This process involves the steps of: (i) combining, in an extruder, an extr...
Apparatus for detecting a substance in a rod shaped article of the tobacco industry
An apparatus (**1**) for detecting a substance in a rod shaped article of the tobacco industry (**2**), the apparatus (**1**) including one or more sources (**10,11**) of electromagnetic radiation, one or more detectors (**26, 27**) and a processor (**32**). The one or more sources (**10, 11**) are configured to genera...
[ "1. Apparatus for detecting a substance in a rod shaped article of the tobacco\nindustry, comprising:\n\none or more sources of electromagnetic radiation, configured to generate\nelectromagnetic radiation at first and second wavelengths, said first and\nsecond wavelengths being different from each other, said one o...
# Patent ## Title Apparatus for detecting a substance in a rod shaped article of the tobacco industry ## Abstract An apparatus (**1**) for detecting a substance in a rod shaped article of the tobacco industry (**2**), the apparatus (**1**) including one or more sources (**10,11**) of electromagnetic radiation, one ...
Cigarette tip
A backing with corrugations on a first surface. The corrugations are parallel and each has an airspace along an entire longitudinal length. A second surface of the backing includes perforations or scores oriented perpendicularly or parallel to the corrugations. The corrugations or scores are fold lines or frangible tea...
[ "1. A cigarette tip comprised of a backing and corrugations;\n\nthe corrugations are adhered in parallel to a first surface of the backing;\n\na portion of the corrugation is separated from the first surface of the\nbacking creating an airspace channel in each corrugation;\n\nthe airspace channels are parallel;\n\n...
# Patent ## Title Cigarette tip ## Abstract A backing with corrugations on a first surface. The corrugations are parallel and each has an airspace along an entire longitudinal length. A second surface of the backing includes perforations or scores oriented perpendicularly or parallel to the corrugations. The corrug...
Staple fiber blend for use in the manufacture of cigarette filter elements
Smoking articles including filter elements formed from two or more fibrous inputs with different physical properties are provided. A first plurality of cellulose acetate staple fibers and a second plurality of degradable polymeric staple fibers are blended to give a fiber mixture, wherein the staple fibers of the fiber...
[ "1. A method for forming a fibrous bundle suitable for use in a filter element\nfor a smoking article, the method comprising:\n\nblending a first plurality of cellulose acetate staple fibers with a second\nplurality of staple fibers to give a fiber mixture, wherein each of the staple\nfibers of the second plurality...
# Patent ## Title Staple fiber blend for use in the manufacture of cigarette filter elements ## Abstract Smoking articles including filter elements formed from two or more fibrous inputs with different physical properties are provided. A first plurality of cellulose acetate staple fibers and a second plurality of d...
Filters for smoking articles having high additive(s) loadings
The present invention relates to improvements in filters, for use in smoking articles, comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres, wherein a loss of particulate additives can be reduced by adding a liquid with a viscosity of at least 2000 m Pa*s at 20° C. and normal pressure.
[ "1. A filter for a smoking article comprising randomly oriented discrete\nfibres and at least one particulate additive, the particulate additive\ncomprising or being activated carbon, wherein said filter further comprises a\nliquid having a viscosity larger than 2000 mPa·s, the liquid comprising at\nleast glycerine...
# Patent ## Title Filters for smoking articles having high additive(s) loadings ## Abstract The present invention relates to improvements in filters, for use in smoking articles, comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres, wherein a loss of particulate additives can be reduced by adding a liquid with a viscosity ...
Broiler-type heating device for electronic vaping
A broiler-type heating device for electronic smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes and vaporizers includes a heating element located above the storage area where the inhalant material is located. The heating element is in electrical communication with a lower connector located below the storage area. A partitio...
[ "1. A heating device for an electronic smoking device, comprising a heating\nelement and an internal storage area, the heating element disposed between a\nmouthpiece of the electronic smoking device and the internal storage area, the\ninternal storage area receiving inhalant material to be at least partially\nheate...
# Patent ## Title Broiler-type heating device for electronic vaping ## Abstract A broiler-type heating device for electronic smoking devices such as electronic cigarettes and vaporizers includes a heating element located above the storage area where the inhalant material is located. The heating element is in electr...
Slideable extinguisher
A smoking article having a proximal end and a distal end is provided, including a combustible heat source disposed at the distal end; an aerosol- forming substrate downstream of the combustible heat source; a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate and disposed at the proximal end; and a tubular element,...
[ "1. A smoking article having a proximal end and a distal end, comprising:\n\na combustible heat source disposed at the distal end of the smoking article;\n\nan aerosol-forming substrate disposed downstream of the combustible heat\nsource;\n\na mouthpiece disposed downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate and at t...
# Patent ## Title Slideable extinguisher ## Abstract A smoking article having a proximal end and a distal end is provided, including a combustible heat source disposed at the distal end; an aerosol- forming substrate downstream of the combustible heat source; a mouthpiece downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate...
Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same
An exemplary atomizer includes a shell, a liquid supply received in the shell, and an atomizing assembly. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and the liquid supply has an open end. The atomizing assembly includes a liquid conducting element, a heating disk, and a liquid absorbing body. An end of...
[ "1. An atomizer, comprising:\n\na shell;\n\na liquid supply received in the shell, the liquid supply being configured for\nstoring tobacco liquid, the liquid supply having an open end; and\n\nan atomizing assembly, the atomizing assembly comprising:\n\na liquid conducting element, an end of the liquid conducting el...
# Patent ## Title Atomizer and electronic cigarette having same ## Abstract An exemplary atomizer includes a shell, a liquid supply received in the shell, and an atomizing assembly. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and the liquid supply has an open end. The atomizing assembly includes a l...
Method for measuring a vapor precursor level in a cartomizer of an electronic vaping device and/or an electronic vaping device configured to perform the method
An electronic vaping device includes a cartomizer and a battery section. The cartomizer includes a housing, a liquid supply reservoir in the housing, a vaporizer connected to the liquid supply reservoir, a channel adjacent to the liquid supply reservoir. The liquid supply reservoir being is to store vapor precursor. Th...
[ "1. An electronic vaping device, comprising:\n\na cartomizer including a housing, a liquid supply reservoir in the housing, a\nvaporizer connected to the liquid supply reservoir, and a channel adjacent to\nthe liquid supply reservoir,\n\nthe liquid supply reservoir being configured to store vapor precursor,\n\nthe ...
# Patent ## Title Method for measuring a vapor precursor level in a cartomizer of an electronic vaping device and/or an electronic vaping device configured to perform the method ## Abstract An electronic vaping device includes a cartomizer and a battery section. The cartomizer includes a housing, a liquid supply re...
Burning type heat source and flavor inhaler
A burning type heat source (**50**) includes: a single longitudinal hollow (**51**) extending along the first direction (D**1**); and a lateral hollow (**52**) extending along a second direction (D**2**) crossing the first direction (D**1**), the lateral hollow (**52**) communicating with the longitudinal hollow (**51*...
[ "1. A burning type heat source, comprising:\n\na body made of a flammable material extending along a first direction from an\nignition end toward a non-ignition end,\n\na single longitudinal hollow extending through the flammable material along\nthe first direction of the body; and\n\na lateral hollow extending thr...
# Patent ## Title Burning type heat source and flavor inhaler ## Abstract A burning type heat source (**50**) includes: a single longitudinal hollow (**51**) extending along the first direction (D**1**); and a lateral hollow (**52**) extending along a second direction (D**2**) crossing the first direction (D**1**),...
Device for trying electronic cigarette liquids
The invention relates to a device that can be used to try electronic cigarette liquids, intended for the retail sale of electronic cigarettes, providing a system that allows the end client to try different electronic cigarettes without having to put together a complete assembly for each type of liquid, said device taki...
[ "1. Device for testing e-cigarette e-liquids characterised by its operation on\nthe basis of the combination of the following elements:\n\na) four or more atomisers or component designed to contain cigarette liquids\nand to produce vapour through aspiration by a user,\n\nb) a battery that provides voltage correspon...
# Patent ## Title Device for trying electronic cigarette liquids ## Abstract The invention relates to a device that can be used to try electronic cigarette liquids, intended for the retail sale of electronic cigarettes, providing a system that allows the end client to try different electronic cigarettes without hav...
Induction-based aerosol delivery device
An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a substrate configured to carry an aerosol precursor composition, and a resonant transformer including a transmitter coupling device and a resonant receiver coupling device that is positioned in proximity to the substrate. The aerosol delivery device also includes a ...
[ "1. An aerosol delivery device comprising:\n\na substrate configured to carry an aerosol precursor composition;\n\na resonant transformer including a transmitter coupling device and a resonant\nreceiver coupling device that is positioned in proximity to the substrate; and\n\na pulse width modulation (PWM) inverter ...
# Patent ## Title Induction-based aerosol delivery device ## Abstract An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a substrate configured to carry an aerosol precursor composition, and a resonant transformer including a transmitter coupling device and a resonant receiver coupling device that is positioned i...
Pressure sensing for an aerosol delivery device
An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control component and a digital pressure sensor. The digital pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure imposed thereon, and generate a corresponding signal that indicates the pressure so measured. The he control component or the d...
[ "1. An aerosol delivery device comprising:\n\nat least one housing enclosing a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol\nprecursor composition;\n\na heating element;\n\na control component configured to operate in an active mode in which the\ncontrol body component is configured to control the heating element to\n...
# Patent ## Title Pressure sensing for an aerosol delivery device ## Abstract An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control component and a digital pressure sensor. The digital pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure imposed thereon, and generate a corresponding...
Heater for a vaporization device
A heater for a vaporization device includes a fluid reservoir and a porous and permeable heating element made of an electrically conductive material and located within the reservoir. The reservoir and the heating element located within the reservoir define a fluid volume sufficient to capture and retain a fixed volume ...
[ "1. A heater for a vaporization device comprising a fluid reservoir and\nheating element made of an electrically conductive material selected from the\ngroup consisting of a mesh and an interwoven wire and located within the\nreservoir, wherein the reservoir and the heating element define a fluid volume\nsufficient...
# Patent ## Title Heater for a vaporization device ## Abstract A heater for a vaporization device includes a fluid reservoir and a porous and permeable heating element made of an electrically conductive material and located within the reservoir. The reservoir and the heating element located within the reservoir def...
Control body for an electronic smoking article
The present disclosure provides a control body adapted for use in an electronic smoking article. The control body includes a shell and a coupler that is adapted to connect the control body to a cartridge of an electronic smoking article. The coupler further is adapted to communicate a pressure reduction within the coup...
[ "1. An electronic smoking article comprising:\n\nan elongated shell with an interior;\n\nan electrical power source within the interior of the elongated shell;\n\nan electronic circuit board within the interior of the elongated shell;\n\na normal air pressure space within the interior of the elongated shell;\n\na p...
# Patent ## Title Control body for an electronic smoking article ## Abstract The present disclosure provides a control body adapted for use in an electronic smoking article. The control body includes a shell and a coupler that is adapted to connect the control body to a cartridge of an electronic smoking article. T...
Reservoir and heater system for controllable delivery of multiple aerosolizable materials in an electronic smoking article
The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article provides for separate delivery of two or more components of an aerosol precursor composition to one or more heaters so as to control the rate of delivery or the rate of heating of the s...
[ "1. A smoking article comprising:\n\na shell having a proximate end that includes a mouthpiece with an opening at a\nproximate end thereof;\n\nan air passage through at least a portion of the shell;\n\na first reservoir within the shell, the first reservoir containing a nicotine\nsolution;\n\na second reservoir wit...
# Patent ## Title Reservoir and heater system for controllable delivery of multiple aerosolizable materials in an electronic smoking article ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article provides for separate delive...
Airflow in aerosol generating system with mouthpiece
An aerosol generating system includes a liquid storage portion, a liquid transfer element, a power supply, and a heating element operably coupled to the power supply and configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate. The system also includes a cover over the liquid storage portion.
[ "1. A vapor generating system comprising:\n\na cover defining an outlet at a first end thereof and an air inlet\n\na capsule including,\n\na first housing, the cover extending over the first housing, the cover and the\nfirst housing defining an air flow channel therebetween, the air flow channel\nin fluid communica...
# Patent ## Title Airflow in aerosol generating system with mouthpiece ## Abstract An aerosol generating system includes a liquid storage portion, a liquid transfer element, a power supply, and a heating element operably coupled to the power supply and configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate. The system...
Electronic pipe with modified heat source
An electronic pipe includes a pipe section comprising an outer shell with a coil placed around and along the inside surface of the shell. The pipe section also may include a connector element coupled to a connector element on a battery section, with both connector elements structured to transmit an electric current fro...
[ "1. A heat source for an electronic pipe, comprising a coil disposed around\nand along an inside surface of an outer shell, wherein a removable material\ncontainer is insertable into the outer shell, the removable material container\ncomprising a cup having a closed bottom and an open top delimiting an internal\nst...
# Patent ## Title Electronic pipe with modified heat source ## Abstract An electronic pipe includes a pipe section comprising an outer shell with a coil placed around and along the inside surface of the shell. The pipe section also may include a connector element coupled to a connector element on a battery section,...
Flexible aerosol-generating devices
An aerosol-generating device may include a housing having flexible portion along its length. The flexible portion is configured to transition between a relaxed or unloaded configuration and a flexed or deflected configuration. A flexible heating element and mouthpiece may also be disposed in the housing. When the housi...
[ "1. An aerosol-generating device comprising:\n\na housing including a rigid portion and a flexible portion, the flexible\nportion configured to elastically transition between a relaxed configuration\nand a flexed configuration, a length of the flexible portion of the housing\nbeing between 20% and 75% of a total le...
# Patent ## Title Flexible aerosol-generating devices ## Abstract An aerosol-generating device may include a housing having flexible portion along its length. The flexible portion is configured to transition between a relaxed or unloaded configuration and a flexed or deflected configuration. A flexible heating elem...
Inhalation device including substance usage controls
A smoke inhalation apparatus may include a cartridge including a release device configured to release a substance, a controller configured to control the operation of the release device, and a communication device configured to allow a user to change and monitor settings of the smoke inhalation apparatus and/or a state...
[ "1. A smoke inhalation apparatus comprising:\n\na cartridge including a release device configured to release a substance;\n\na controller configured to control the operation of the release device; and\n\na communication device configured to allow a user to change and monitor\nsettings of the smoke inhalation appara...
# Patent ## Title Inhalation device including substance usage controls ## Abstract A smoke inhalation apparatus may include a cartridge including a release device configured to release a substance, a controller configured to control the operation of the release device, and a communication device configured to allow...
Atomizer and electronic cigarette
An atomizer includes a storage member and a cigarette holder. An inductive chamber and an airflow passage are positioned in the storage member. An air suction port is defined on the cigarette holder. The cigarette holder is movably sleeved on an end of the storage member. The cigarette holder can be in a locked state o...
[ "1. An atomizer, comprising:\n\na storage member defined a liquid storage chamber;\n\nwherein the liquid storage chamber is configured for storing liquid tobacco,\nat least two liquid injecting holes are defined on the storage member and in\ncommunication with the liquid storage chamber, a sealing member is positio...
# Patent ## Title Atomizer and electronic cigarette ## Abstract An atomizer includes a storage member and a cigarette holder. An inductive chamber and an airflow passage are positioned in the storage member. An air suction port is defined on the cigarette holder. The cigarette holder is movably sleeved on an end of...
Dual coil vaporizer inhalation cartridge for high viscosity oil or resin
Dual coil vaporizer inhalation cartridge for high viscosity oil or resin is a specially designed vapor cartridge that includes a second independent heating coil in the oil tank or tank chamber that heats the inhalation oil or resin to reduce its viscosity prior to entering the vaporization chamber where it is vaporized...
[ "1. A dual coil vaporizer inhalation cartridge for high viscosity oil or resin\ncomprising: a mouthpiece; a vapor tube; a tank glass; a tank heating coil; a\nbase; a wick; an atomizer heating coil; a voltage regulator; a single pole\ndouble throw switch, and electrical wiring, wherein,\n\nsaid mouthpiece is a hollo...
# Patent ## Title Dual coil vaporizer inhalation cartridge for high viscosity oil or resin ## Abstract Dual coil vaporizer inhalation cartridge for high viscosity oil or resin is a specially designed vapor cartridge that includes a second independent heating coil in the oil tank or tank chamber that heats the inhal...
Adhesive bra construction including vertical support strap
An adhesive bra comprised of left and right breast support members where each support member includes a cup portion and a vertically extending strap. The rear facing surface of the cup and strap carry reusable pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to a wearer's skin.
[ "1. A bra especially configured for use with backless and/or plunge neckline\novergarments, said bra comprising separate left and right breast support\nmembers:\n\nsaid left breast support member comprising a section of substantially planar\nmaterial having a front facing surface and a rear facing surface formed to...
# Patent ## Title Adhesive bra construction including vertical support strap ## Abstract An adhesive bra comprised of left and right breast support members where each support member includes a cup portion and a vertically extending strap. The rear facing surface of the cup and strap carry reusable pressure sensitiv...
Suit pattern and measuring device for suit pattern
A suit pattern contains: setting, as left and right shoulder rear virtual base points, points specified by moving forward from the center line of the back region by a length that is one-half the circumference of the chest multiplied by 0.177±0.005, and then moving upward perpendicularly from that point approximately on...
[ "1. A suit pattern comprising:\n\na left half body part and a right half body part formed by dividing a suit\nbody into a left part and a right part along a back center line of a back\nportion;\n\nleft and right sleeve hole portions with an approximate ellipse shape formed\nin center upper portions of the left and ...
# Patent ## Title Suit pattern and measuring device for suit pattern ## Abstract A suit pattern contains: setting, as left and right shoulder rear virtual base points, points specified by moving forward from the center line of the back region by a length that is one-half the circumference of the chest multiplied by...
Removable electronic system for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest
Disclosed is a system (**1**) for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest, characterised in that it comprises a case (**2**) designed to be solidly connected to the inflatable safety vest and equipped with a first opening (**21**) into which a box (**3**) can be removably inserted, said box comprising at...
[ "1. A displacement activation system for activating the deployment of an\ninflatable safety vest, comprising:\n\na case designed to be fixed to said inflatable safety vest and equipped with a\nfirst opening into which a box can be removably inserted, said box comprising\nat least one electronic card, a box connecti...
# Patent ## Title Removable electronic system for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest ## Abstract Disclosed is a system (**1**) for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest, characterised in that it comprises a case (**2**) designed to be solidly connected to the inflatable safety v...
Body protector
A body protector includes a plurality of outer left and right front side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left and right front side pad members. A plurality of inner left and right front side pad members is disposed behind said plurality of outer left and right front side pad member...
[ "1. A body protector comprising:\n\na plurality of outer left front side pad members, each pad member having a\npocket retaining a foam member, the pocket formed between an inner cover and\nan outer cover which are joined together to form a flexible break between\nadjacent foam members, side edges of the adjacent f...
# Patent ## Title Body protector ## Abstract A body protector includes a plurality of outer left and right front side pad members with a flexible break being formed between adjacent outer left and right front side pad members. A plurality of inner left and right front side pad members is disposed behind said plural...
Double-strap hand wrapping apparatus and method of use
A padded double-strap hand wrapping apparatus and method of wrapping the hands prevents injury to the knuckle, hand, and wrist areas, resulting in a supportive and protective hand wrap which can be used in conjunction with boxing and bag gloves. The hand wrapping apparatus is operable along a wrapping path by wrapping ...
[ "1. A hand wrapping apparatus, the apparatus comprising:\n\na wrap body sized and shaped to superimpose the knuckles, the wrap body of a\nresilient fabric material having an upper surface, a lower surface opposing\nthe upper surface, the upper and lower surfaces encapsulating a resilient wrap\nbody cavity with a pa...
# Patent ## Title Double-strap hand wrapping apparatus and method of use ## Abstract A padded double-strap hand wrapping apparatus and method of wrapping the hands prevents injury to the knuckle, hand, and wrist areas, resulting in a supportive and protective hand wrap which can be used in conjunction with boxing a...
Methods and devices for protective filtration and delivery of respirable compounds
The present invention relates generally to methods for the delivery of beneficial respirable compounds such as moisture, anti-inflammation compounds, anti-irritants, fragrances, aromatherapy compounds, and low dose medications slowly and continuously over time using a mask containing a thickened aqueous gel media deliv...
[ "1. A method for delivering respirable compounds to a subject in need thereof,\ncomprising:\n\nproviding a filtration mask to the subject, the mask comprising: an air\npermeable fabric bag having an aqueous gel filter media disposed within a\nchamber of the air permeable fabric bag, the aqueous gel filter media\nco...
# Patent ## Title Methods and devices for protective filtration and delivery of respirable compounds ## Abstract The present invention relates generally to methods for the delivery of beneficial respirable compounds such as moisture, anti-inflammation compounds, anti-irritants, fragrances, aromatherapy compounds, a...
Suit designs and doffing methodologies for personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infectious agents to healthcare workers
The present invention relates to bodysuits for use as personal protective equipment comprising a torso portion comprising a front side; a back side including a sealable port through which a wearer can enter and exit the bodysuit when donning or doffing the bodysuit, respectively; a waist region; a neck opening; a pair ...
[ "1. A bodysuit for use as a personal protective equipment item comprising:\n\na torso portion comprising:\n\na front side;\n\na back side including a sealable port through which a wearer can enter and\nexit the bodysuit when donning or doffing the bodysuit, respectively;\n\na waist region;\n\na neck opening;\n\na p...
# Patent ## Title Suit designs and doffing methodologies for personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infectious agents to healthcare workers ## Abstract The present invention relates to bodysuits for use as personal protective equipment comprising a torso portion comprising a front side; a back side ...
Portable pocket
A pocket attachable to a pillow case or in the vicinity of a place of rest is convenient for keeping small electronic devices close to a user's head and hands so that the device can be used or kept close by while resting with a pillow. The bottom of the pocket includes an aperture so that a charging or data cable may b...
[ "1. A pocket comprising\n\na front membrane having a front membrane perimeter comprising a first bottom\nedge, said front membrane further comprising at least one aperture extending\nupwards from the first bottom edge,\n\na rear membrane having a rear membrane perimeter comprising a second bottom\nedge, said rear m...
# Patent ## Title Portable pocket ## Abstract A pocket attachable to a pillow case or in the vicinity of a place of rest is convenient for keeping small electronic devices close to a user's head and hands so that the device can be used or kept close by while resting with a pillow. The bottom of the pocket includes ...
Article of clothing suitable for nursing of children
The present invention concerns an improved article of clothing for nursing, with features that enhance the user's ability to selectively and controllably expose one or both breasts while simultaneously presenting a more secure and stylish look, both when in use and when not in use. The invention allows for individual o...
[ "1. An article of clothing, to be worn by a user on a torso of the user,\ncomprising:\n\nan upper panel, having a first area defined by a bottom edge of said upper\npanel, a right side edge of said upper panel, a left side edge of said upper\npanel, and a top edge of said upper panel, wherein the upper panel is\nco...
# Patent ## Title Article of clothing suitable for nursing of children ## Abstract The present invention concerns an improved article of clothing for nursing, with features that enhance the user's ability to selectively and controllably expose one or both breasts while simultaneously presenting a more secure and st...
System for supporting the head-helmet unit of a passenger inside a vehicle
A system for lifting the head of an individual in a vehicle who is wearing a helmet, the system comprising suspension means for suspending the helmet and adjustment means for balancing the head of the individual as a function of the center of mass of the head of the individual, of the helmet and of any further equipmen...
[ "1. A system for supporting a head of an individual wearing a helmet in a\nvehicle, in particular in a helicopter or in an airplane, the system\ncomprising:\n\nsuspension means for suspending the helmet, defining an axis and adapted to be\nconnected to a structure of the vehicle and to the helmet, so as to balance\...
# Patent ## Title System for supporting the head-helmet unit of a passenger inside a vehicle ## Abstract A system for lifting the head of an individual in a vehicle who is wearing a helmet, the system comprising suspension means for suspending the helmet and adjustment means for balancing the head of the individual...
In-mold protective helmet having integrated ventilation system
The present invention provides a lightweight protective helmet having an improved ventilation system therein. The protective helmet comprises an outer shell and an inner liner that are joined together to form a shell/liner composite. The ventilation system interacts with one or more ventilation ports in the protective ...
[ "1. A protective helmet for selectively ventilating at least a top portion of\na wearer's head and scalp when the helmet is worn, comprising:\n\nan outer shell having a recessed portion and including a shelf formed within\nsaid recessed portion;\n\nan inner liner comprised of impact absorbing material having impact...
# Patent ## Title In-mold protective helmet having integrated ventilation system ## Abstract The present invention provides a lightweight protective helmet having an improved ventilation system therein. The protective helmet comprises an outer shell and an inner liner that are joined together to form a shell/liner ...
Upper for an article of footwear with at least one molded thermoplastic polymer element
The present disclosure relates to uppers for articles of footwear. The uppers may be formed by knitting one or more yarns together. After formation of the upper, the one or more yarns may be manipulated to change a property of the knitted upper. For example, one or more of the yarns may be at least partially melted and...
[ "1. An upper for an article of footwear, the upper comprising:\n\na plurality of molded thermoplastic polymer elements linked together by a knit\nelement, each of the plurality of molded thermoplastic polymer elements being\nsubstantially discrete,\n\nwherein each of the plurality of molded thermoplastic polymer el...
# Patent ## Title Upper for an article of footwear with at least one molded thermoplastic polymer element ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to uppers for articles of footwear. The uppers may be formed by knitting one or more yarns together. After formation of the upper, the one or more yarns may be manipul...
Inner sole for a shoe
Inner soles including a pressure sensor, transmitter, a global positioning tracking device, an accelerometer, a power source and control circuit are provided, as well as systems including the inner soles and methods of use.
[ "1. An inner sole for a shoe, the inner sole comprising a main body made at\nleast in part of a compressible material and a number of components embedded\nwithin the main body, the components comprising:\n\na pressure sensor;\n\na transmitter;\n\na global positioning tracking device;\n\nan accelerometer;\n\na power...
# Patent ## Title Inner sole for a shoe ## Abstract Inner soles including a pressure sensor, transmitter, a global positioning tracking device, an accelerometer, a power source and control circuit are provided, as well as systems including the inner soles and methods of use. ## Background ### CROSS-REFERENCE TO ...
Combination shoe that can be transformed into a shoe with different heel heights
A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a loc...
[ "1. A shoe assembly comprising:\n\na front sole section having a front sole section rear edge;\n\na rear sole section comprising a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a\nrelease button, wherein said shank includes a rear edge, side edges, a ridge\npassing from one of said side edge to the other, and a latchi...
# Patent ## Title Combination shoe that can be transformed into a shoe with different heel heights ## Abstract A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front ...
Roller skate system having a rail and a boot
A boot for a roller skate system has a three-point fastening system for fastening the boot to a rail. The three-point fastening system includes three fastening devices, wherein the first fastening device is arranged in a central position in the heel region of the boot, the second fastening device is arranged on an oute...
[ "1. A boot for a roller skate system having a three-point fastening system for\nfastening the boot to a rail, the boot comprising:\n\na first fastening device being disposed centrally in a heel region of the\nboot;\n\na second fastening device being disposed on an outer side of a ball region of\nthe boot; and\n\na ...
# Patent ## Title Roller skate system having a rail and a boot ## Abstract A boot for a roller skate system has a three-point fastening system for fastening the boot to a rail. The three-point fastening system includes three fastening devices, wherein the first fastening device is arranged in a central position in ...
Castless stance corrected prostetic and method of forming same
A method of forming a castless orthotic for a patient's foot in need thereof. The method comprises preparing an orthotic template for the foot wherein the template extends between a heel end and a toe end. In preparing the template the steps of attaching a three-quarter length or full length upper thermoplastic materia...
[ "1. A method of providing a blank foot orthotic for use in forming a castless\northotic for a patient's foot in need thereof, the method comprising the steps\nof:\n\npreparing an orthotic template for the foot wherein the template extends\nbetween a heel end and a toe end;\n\nattaching full length upper thermoplast...
# Patent ## Title Castless stance corrected prostetic and method of forming same ## Abstract A method of forming a castless orthotic for a patient's foot in need thereof. The method comprises preparing an orthotic template for the foot wherein the template extends between a heel end and a toe end. In preparing the ...
Shoe insole replacement method
An insole of an embodiment of the disclosed technology is formed by way of taking an insole of an existing shoe (or footwear), tracing the existing insole on to a flat sheet of material, and cutting out a new insole in the same shape (side edge dimensions) as the original or substantially there-so. The material is resi...
[ "1. A method of placing a new insole in a shoe, by a wearer of the shoe, the\nmethod comprising the steps of:\n\nproviding a resilient, pliable, and cutable single layer material, which is\nnon-malleable at ambient temperature and malleable at a temperature that is at\nleast 50 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient temp...
# Patent ## Title Shoe insole replacement method ## Abstract An insole of an embodiment of the disclosed technology is formed by way of taking an insole of an existing shoe (or footwear), tracing the existing insole on to a flat sheet of material, and cutting out a new insole in the same shape (side edge dimensions...
Footwear sole assembly with insert plate and nonlinear bending stiffness
A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate with a foot- facing surface with a recess disposed in the foot-facing surface. An insert plate is disposed in the recess. A length of the insert plate between anterior and posterior ends of the insert plate is less than a length of the recess. The insert...
[ "1. A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprising:\n\na sole plate that has a foot-facing surface with a recess disposed in the\nfoot-facing surface;\n\na single, one-piece insert plate disposed in the recess; wherein an outer\nperimeter of the insert plate is smaller than the recess; the insert plate\nhavi...
# Patent ## Title Footwear sole assembly with insert plate and nonlinear bending stiffness ## Abstract A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate with a foot- facing surface with a recess disposed in the foot-facing surface. An insert plate is disposed in the recess. A length of the insert pl...
Anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and footgear
The present invention provides an anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and a footgear including the same, the anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole includes an upper sole and a lower sole, a cavity is sandwiched between the upper sole and the lower sole, multiple compressible and reboundable shock-absorb...
[ "1. An anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole, comprising an upper sole\nand a lower sole, a cavity is sandwiched between the upper sole and the lower\nsole, multiple compressible and reboundable shock-absorbing elements are\nembedded in the cavity, upper ends of the multiple shock-absorbing elements\nconnect...
# Patent ## Title Anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and footgear ## Abstract The present invention provides an anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole and a footgear including the same, the anti-sprain and shock-absorbing balance sole includes an upper sole and a lower sole, a cavity is sandwiched b...
Flexible fluid-filled chamber with tensile member
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 firs...
[ "1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the\nupper, the sole structure comprising:\n\na chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a first\nchamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer bonded to the first\nchamber barrier layer about peripheral porti...
# Patent ## Title Flexible fluid-filled chamber with tensile member ## Abstract 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 bar...
Inflatable air pad of shoe
A shoe includes an outsole having a room defined in the top thereof. A vamp is connected to the peripheral wall of the room. An air pad and an insole are located in the room. The air pad includes a front pad and a rear pad. A tube is connected between the front and rear pads. The front pad includes an inflatable suppor...
[ "1. A shoe comprising:\n\nan outsole having a room defined in a top thereof and an air pad located in\nthe room, a vamp connected to a peripheral wall of the room, an insole and the\nair pad located in the room, the air pad including a front pad and a rear pad,\na tube connected in communication between the front p...
# Patent ## Title Inflatable air pad of shoe ## Abstract A shoe includes an outsole having a room defined in the top thereof. A vamp is connected to the peripheral wall of the room. An air pad and an insole are located in the room. The air pad includes a front pad and a rear pad. A tube is connected between the fro...
Airbag for article of footwear
A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral regio...
[ "1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-\nfoot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region,\nthe sole structure comprising:\n\na bladder having a chamber including (i) an arcuate segment extending around\nthe heel region, (ii) a first segment extending ...
# Patent ## Title Airbag for article of footwear ## Abstract A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the ...
Footwear assembly
A footwear assembly includes a shoe having a vamp and an outsole. The shoe includes a first room defined between the vamp and the outsole, and a first opening is formed in the top of the shoe and communicates with the first room. A first connection member is located on outside of the first opening. A water- proof sock ...
[ "1. A footwear assembly comprising:\n\na shoe having a vamp and an outsole, the vamp connected to the outsole so as\nto define a first room in the shoe, the shoe including a first opening which\nis located on a top of the shoe and communicates with the first room, a first\nconnection member located on an outside of...
# Patent ## Title Footwear assembly ## Abstract A footwear assembly includes a shoe having a vamp and an outsole. The shoe includes a first room defined between the vamp and the outsole, and a first opening is formed in the top of the shoe and communicates with the first room. A first connection member is located o...
Sole structure with side stiffener for article of footwear
An article of footwear includes an upper having a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component also includes an external surface. Moreover, the footwear includes a sole structure that is coupled to the upper. The sole structure includes an intermediate member with a first surface. The fi...
[ "1. An article of footwear comprising:\n\nan upper that includes a knitted component formed of unitary knit\nconstruction, the knitted component including an external surface; and\n\na sole structure that is coupled to the upper, the sole structure including:\n\nan intermediate member with a first surface, the firs...
# Patent ## Title Sole structure with side stiffener for article of footwear ## Abstract An article of footwear includes an upper having a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component also includes an external surface. Moreover, the footwear includes a sole structure that is coupled ...
Article of footwear with self-cleaning cleats
An article of footwear with self-cleaning cleats and a method of making an article of footwear. The article of footwear may include a sole plate having cleats associated with resilient members. The resilient members may be disposed on the cleats. The resilient members may prevent mud from accumulating on the cleats and...
[ "1. An article of footwear comprising:\n\na sole plate including a bottom surface having a forefoot region, a heel\nregion, a longitudinal axis extending through the forefoot region and heel\nregion, a forward edge, and a rearward edge;\n\na first cleat disposed on the bottom surface of the sole plate, the first\nc...
# Patent ## Title Article of footwear with self-cleaning cleats ## Abstract An article of footwear with self-cleaning cleats and a method of making an article of footwear. The article of footwear may include a sole plate having cleats associated with resilient members. The resilient members may be disposed on the c...
Divergence detection of a shoe bite line
Systems and methods are provided for collecting three-dimensional surface data of a lasted shoe upper that is mated with a sole that is configured for the lasted upper. The mated three-dimensional data is used with three-dimensional data of the lasted shoe upper in an unmated configuration with the sole to determine a ...
[ "1. A method for determining a bite line on a lasted shoe upper, the method\ncomprising:\n\nmating a lasted upper with a sole configured for the lasted upper;\n\ncollecting three-dimensional data, by a sensing assembly and processed by a\ncomputing device, representing the mated lasted upper and the sole as mated\n...
# Patent ## Title Divergence detection of a shoe bite line ## Abstract Systems and methods are provided for collecting three-dimensional surface data of a lasted shoe upper that is mated with a sole that is configured for the lasted upper. The mated three-dimensional data is used with three-dimensional data of the ...
Tongue for seatbelt device
At a present tongue, a vertical rib is provided between a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece of a cover. When a guide bar is displaced toward a vehicle rear side, and the guide bar abuts the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece, the guide bar abuts the vertical rib. Due thereto, imparting of loa...
[ "1. A tongue for a seatbelt device, comprising:\n\na tongue main body that has an insertion portion, which is configured to be\ninserted into a buckle of a seatbelt device, and an insert-through portion\nthrough which a webbing is inserted;\n\nan assembled member that is assembled to the tongue main body;\n\na hold...
# Patent ## Title Tongue for seatbelt device ## Abstract At a present tongue, a vertical rib is provided between a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece of a cover. When a guide bar is displaced toward a vehicle rear side, and the guide bar abuts the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece, the gu...
Slide-on anchor point
The present disclosure is directed to a slip-on device for creating a safety strap anchor point on a hand tool or other object. The invention comprises a pliable core that is captured by a wheel made of a rigid material. The core has a star-shaped, or other shaped opening, configured to accept an object. The inserted o...
[ "1. An anchor point for attaching a safety strap to an object comprising:\n\na one-piece hollow wheel having an interior surface and an exterior surface,\nthe exterior surface having two rims that define a race therebetween on the\nexterior surface of the one-piece hollow wheel;\n\na pliable core lockably secured w...
# Patent ## Title Slide-on anchor point ## Abstract The present disclosure is directed to a slip-on device for creating a safety strap anchor point on a hand tool or other object. The invention comprises a pliable core that is captured by a wheel made of a rigid material. The core has a star-shaped, or other shaped...
Molded surface fastener and molded surface fastener manufacturing method
A molded surface fastener has engagement regions in which engaging elements are disposed in an erect manner and space regions with no engaging elements, the engagement regions and the space regions alternating in the longitudinal direction. Each space region has a pair of left and right vertical wall portions that are ...
[ "1. A molded surface fastener made of thermoplastic resin which is integrated\nto a surface of a cushion body when the cushion body is foamed and molded,\n\nincluding a plurality of engaging regions in which a plurality of hook-shaped\nengaging elements stand on a first surface of a thin plate-shape substrate\nport...
# Patent ## Title Molded surface fastener and molded surface fastener manufacturing method ## Abstract A molded surface fastener has engagement regions in which engaging elements are disposed in an erect manner and space regions with no engaging elements, the engagement regions and the space regions alternating in ...
Strap with improved fastening structure and wearable electronic device including the same
Disclosed is a wearable electronic device that includes a strap detachably fastened to at least a part of a housing and including a plurality of unit links, a button operatively exposed from at least one of the plurality of unit links, a tension rib secured to an end portion of the button in an internal space of the un...
[ "1. A wearable electronic device comprising:\n\na housing; and\n\na strap detachably fastened to at least a part of the housing,\n\nwherein the strap comprises a plurality of unit links,\n\nwherein each of the plurality of unit links comprises:\n\na button that is exposed from a unit link and is operable to the uni...
# Patent ## Title Strap with improved fastening structure and wearable electronic device including the same ## Abstract Disclosed is a wearable electronic device that includes a strap detachably fastened to at least a part of a housing and including a plurality of unit links, a button operatively exposed from at le...
Wearable device
A wearable device comprises a main body and at least one belt. The main body comprises a casing, and the casing comprises at least one first engaging member and at least one first positioning member. The at least one belt comprises a connecting portion and an adapter. The adapter is connected to the connection portion ...
[ "1. A wearable device, comprising:\n\na main body comprising a casing, wherein the casing comprises at least one\nfirst engaging member and at least one first positioning member; and\n\nat least one strap comprising:\n\na connecting portion; and\n\nan adapter connected to the connecting portion of the at least one ...
# Patent ## Title Wearable device ## Abstract A wearable device comprises a main body and at least one belt. The main body comprises a casing, and the casing comprises at least one first engaging member and at least one first positioning member. The at least one belt comprises a connecting portion and an adapter. T...
Umbrella
This application provides an umbrella including an umbrella frame, supporting members, rotating shafts, fixing members, and umbrella surfaces. The umbrella surfaces are installed at the umbrella frame through connections of the supporting members and the fixing members so as to form a layered structure with a beautiful...
[ "1. An umbrella, comprising: an umbrella frame, supporting members, rotating\nshafts, fixing members, and umbrella surfaces;\n\nthe umbrella frame, comprising a plurality of umbrella ribs and an umbrella\nshaft, wherein one end of each of the umbrella ribs is pivotally connected\nwith one end of the umbrella shaft;...
# Patent ## Title Umbrella ## Abstract This application provides an umbrella including an umbrella frame, supporting members, rotating shafts, fixing members, and umbrella surfaces. The umbrella surfaces are installed at the umbrella frame through connections of the supporting members and the fixing members so as t...
Case for a mobile device with a screen
A case for a mobile device with a screen, the case comprising a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises a layer of flexible polymer and a layer of a damping material which is softer than the flexible polymer provided within the flexible polymer layer. The damping material has a plurality of...
[ "1. A case for a mobile device with a screen, the device having four edges, a\ntop and a bottom, the case comprising a band having four sides arranged to\nsurround the four edges of the device; the band comprising:\n\na layer of flexible polymer having a flexible polymer layer top and a flexible\npolymer layer bott...
# Patent ## Title Case for a mobile device with a screen ## Abstract A case for a mobile device with a screen, the case comprising a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises a layer of flexible polymer and a layer of a damping material which is softer than the flexible polymer provided w...
Lens assembly for protective case
A lens assembly for covering at least a portion of an electronic device having a camera and a microphone. The lens assembly includes a first optically transparent portion configured to cover the camera of the electronic device. The first optically transparent portion extends from a first front optically transparent reg...
[ "1. A lens assembly for covering at least a portion of an electronic device\nhaving a camera and a microphone, the lens assembly comprising:\n\na first optically transparent portion configured to cover the camera of the\nelectronic device, the first optically transparent portion extending from a\nfirst front optica...
# Patent ## Title Lens assembly for protective case ## Abstract A lens assembly for covering at least a portion of an electronic device having a camera and a microphone. The lens assembly includes a first optically transparent portion configured to cover the camera of the electronic device. The first optically tran...
Heated hair setter apparatus and method
In a hair setter apparatus, a heater assembly is enclosed within a housing. The heater assembly has a longitudinal heat delivery rail mounted in the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal heat delivery rail includes a groove extending longitudinally along at least part of the heat delivery rail. A cor...
[ "1. A hair setter apparatus comprising:\n\na housing;\n\na heater assembly enclosed within the housing, the heater assembly comprising\na longitudinal heat delivery rail mounted in the housing and extending along a\nlongitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the longitudinal heat\ndelivery rail being subst...
# Patent ## Title Heated hair setter apparatus and method ## Abstract In a hair setter apparatus, a heater assembly is enclosed within a housing. The heater assembly has a longitudinal heat delivery rail mounted in the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal heat delivery rail includes a groove ext...
Exchangeable-battery photocuring device, an exchangeable-battery photocuring device with a slidable lid, and a portable battery photocuring device with a slidable lid
The present invention provides an exchangeable-battery photocuring device, comprising a supporting frame, having a plurality of walls, wherein the plurality of walls constitutes a chamber having at least one opening; a UV LED module, disposed on the supporting frame; a outer housing, having an external opening correspo...
[ "1. An exchangeable-battery photocuring device, comprising:\n\na supporting frame, having a plurality of walls, and the plurality of walls\nconstitute a chamber having at least one opening;\n\na UV LED module, disposed on the supporting frame and further comprising a\nboard and at least one UV LED; wherein the UV L...
# Patent ## Title Exchangeable-battery photocuring device, an exchangeable-battery photocuring device with a slidable lid, and a portable battery photocuring device with a slidable lid ## Abstract The present invention provides an exchangeable-battery photocuring device, comprising a supporting frame, having a plur...
Refillable cosmetic container
Disclosed is a refillable cosmetic container which includes a container main body including a container body having upper and lower openings and a cosmetic discharging member provided at the lower side of the container body and provided as a discharge passage of cosmetics, a main body cap detachably coupled to the cont...
[ "1. A refillable cosmetic container comprising:\n\na container main body including a container body having upper and lower\nopenings and a cosmetic discharging member provided at a lower side of the\ncontainer body and provided as a discharge passage of cosmetics;\n\na main body cap detachably coupled to the contai...
# Patent ## Title Refillable cosmetic container ## Abstract Disclosed is a refillable cosmetic container which includes a container main body including a container body having upper and lower openings and a cosmetic discharging member provided at the lower side of the container body and provided as a discharge pass...
Device for packaging and dispensing a product
A packaging and distribution device, for example a device for treatment with an electric current, includes: a refill containing a product to be distributed, including a vessel defined at least partially by a flexible wall; a pressing member for pressing on the flexible wall in order to apply pressure to the product con...
[ "1. A packaging and dispensing device, preferably a device for treatment with\nan electric current, comprising:\n\na refill containing a product to be dispensed, comprising a container defined\nat least partially by a flexible wall, and\n\na pressing member for pressing on the flexible wall in order to apply pressu...
# Patent ## Title Device for packaging and dispensing a product ## Abstract A packaging and distribution device, for example a device for treatment with an electric current, includes: a refill containing a product to be distributed, including a vessel defined at least partially by a flexible wall; a pressing member...
Lock for cosmetic holder
A lock unit for a cosmetic holder. The lock unit has a lock placed around a base of the cosmetic holder. The base of the cosmetic holder is normally rotated to dispense the required amount of cosmetic. The lock is used to prevent the base of the cosmetic holder from spindling and dispensing cosmetic, when the cosmetic ...
[ "1. A lock unit, comprising:\n\na lock placed around a base of a cosmetic holder, said lock being flexible,\nsaid base having a base circumference and ridges extending along said base\ncircumference, said lock having a lock thickness and a lock circumference,\nsaid cosmetic holder having a cosmetic holder circumfer...
# Patent ## Title Lock for cosmetic holder ## Abstract A lock unit for a cosmetic holder. The lock unit has a lock placed around a base of the cosmetic holder. The base of the cosmetic holder is normally rotated to dispense the required amount of cosmetic. The lock is used to prevent the base of the cosmetic holder...
Cosmetic vessel
There is provided a cosmetic vessel. The cosmetic vessel includes an airless pump configured to discharge cosmetics accommodated therein by using a piston that rises in a cylinder, a discharge plate provided at one side of the airless pump and having at least one discharge hole, and a guide unit provided between the ai...
[ "1. A cosmetic vessel comprising:\n\nan airless pump configured to discharge cosmetics;\n\na discharge plate provided at one side of the airless pump and having at least\none discharge hole; and\n\na guide unit provided between the airless pump and the discharge plate,\n\nwherein the airless pump comprises:\n\na cy...
# Patent ## Title Cosmetic vessel ## Abstract There is provided a cosmetic vessel. The cosmetic vessel includes an airless pump configured to discharge cosmetics accommodated therein by using a piston that rises in a cylinder, a discharge plate provided at one side of the airless pump and having at least one discha...
Applicator for a cosmetic product and associated applicator assembly
Applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising: * * a core that extends along a main longitudinal axis of extension X and has two ends; * a plurality of protrusion that project from the core and are moulded to the core. Said applicator is characterised in that the core has a plural...
[ "1. An applicator for a cosmetic product, comprising:\n\na core that is solid, extends along a main longitudinal axis of extension (X),\nand has a distal end and a proximal end;\n\na plurality of protrusions that project from the core and are integrally\nformed with the core;\n\nwherein the core has a plurality of ...
# Patent ## Title Applicator for a cosmetic product and associated applicator assembly ## Abstract Applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising: * * a core that extends along a main longitudinal axis of extension X and has two ends; * a plurality of protrusion that project fro...