U.S. patent application number 16/136112 was filed with the patent office on 2019-01-17 for compartmentalized hand warmer.
The applicant listed for this patent is John Ledingham. Invention is credited to John Ledingham.
Application Number | 20190014834 16/136112 |
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Family ID | 58460316 |
Filed Date | 2019-01-17 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190014834 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ledingham; John |
January 17, 2019 |
Compartmentalized Hand Warmer
Abstract
A compartmentalized hand warmer including one or more of a first
flexible panel joined in face contacting relation to a second
flexible panel and configured to have a compartment adapted to
receive a warming element, a first annular element coupled to the
first flexible panel, and a second annular element coupled to the
first flexible panel in opposed relation to the first annular
element.
Inventors: |
Ledingham; John; (Carr,
CO) |
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Applicant: |
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Ledingham; John |
Carr |
CO |
US |
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Family ID: |
58460316 |
Appl. No.: |
16/136112 |
Filed: |
September 19, 2018 |
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15457863 |
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10085496 |
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29558593 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A41D 13/081 20130101;
A41D 13/0051 20130101; A41D 13/0058 20130101 |
International
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A41D 13/005 20060101
A41D013/005; A41D 13/08 20060101 A41D013/08 |
Claims
1-14. (canceled)
15. A method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer, comprising:
extending a first flexible panel to a peripheral edge defining a
first flexible panel area configured to at least partially extend
across a side of a hand between a medial side and a lateral side
and between a wrist and a base of fingers; joining a second
flexible panel in face contacting relation to said first flexible
panel to define a compartment having at least one opening to access
an interior space adapted to receive a warming element; coupling a
first annular element to said first flexible panel, said first
annular element defining a first aperture configured to allow said
hand to pass through said first aperture to locate said first
annular element about said wrist of said hand; and coupling a
second annular element to said first flexible panel in opposed
relation to said first annular element, said second annular element
defining a second aperture configured to allow a first finger of
said hand to pass through said second aperture to locate said
second annular element about said finger of said hand, said first
annular element disposable about said wrist and said second annular
element disposable about said first finger to secure said
compartment adjacent said side of said hand.
16. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
15, further comprising coupling a third annular element to said
first flexible panel, adjacent said second annular element, said
third annular element defining a third aperture configured to allow
a second finger of said hand to pass through said third aperture to
locate said third annular element about said second finger of said
hand, said first annular element disposable about said wrist and
said second annular element and said third annular element
disposable about said first finger and said second finger
respectively to secure said compartment adjacent said side of said
hand.
17. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
16, further comprising medially coupling said first annular to and
extending outward of a first flexible panel top.
18. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
17, further comprising coupling said second annular element and
said third annular element to and extending outward of said first
panel bottom proximate opposite first flexible panel first and
second sides.
19. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
18, further comprising disposing a conduit having a length disposed
between a conduit first end and a conduit second end on said first
flexible panel opposite said second annular element defining a
conduit passage, wherein said second first element disposed in said
conduit between said conduit first end and said conduit second
end.
20. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
19, wherein said compartment opening occurs at any one or more of a
compartment top, a compartment bottom, a compartment first side,
and a compartment second side.
21. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
20, wherein said compartment opening occurs at two of said
compartment top, said compartment bottom, said compartment first
side, and said compartment second side.
22. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
21, wherein said compartment opening occurs at three of said
compartment top, said compartment bottom, said compartment first
side, and said compartment second side.
23. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
22, wherein said second annular element comprises a length of
material disposed between a first end and a second end, said first
end and said second end proximately coupled to said first flexible
panel bottom.
24. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
23, wherein said third annular element comprises a length of
material disposed between a first end and a second end, said first
end and said second end proximately coupled to said flexible panel
bottom.
25. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
24, further comprising configuring said first annular element as a
loop of material.
26. The method of making a compartmentalized hand wanner of claim
25, further comprising selecting said length of material comprising
said first annular element, said second annular element, and said
third annular element from the group consisting of polyester,
LYCRA, nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton, wool, linen, vinyl, or
combinations thereof.
27. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
26, further comprising selecting said first flexible panel and said
second flexible panel comprising a material from the group
consisting of: polyester, LYCRA, nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton,
wool, linen, vinyl, or combinations thereof.
28. The method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
27, further comprising receiving a warming element in said interior
space of said compartment.
29. A method of using a compartmentalized hand warmer, comprising:
obtaining a compartmentalized hand wanner, comprising: a first
flexible panel extending to a peripheral edge defining a first
flexible panel area configured to at least partially extend across
a side of a hand between a medial side and a lateral side and
between a wrist and a base of fingers; a second flexible panel
joined in face contacting relation to said first flexible panel to
define a compartment having at least one opening to access an
interior space adapted to receive a warming element; a first
annular element coupled to said first flexible panel, said first
annular element defining a first aperture, configured to allow said
hand to pass through said first aperture to locate said first
annular element about said wrist of said hand; a second annular
element coupled to said first flexible panel in opposed relation to
said first annular element, said second annular element defining a
second aperture configured to allow a first finger of said hand to
pass through said second aperture to locate said second annular
element about said finger of said hand, said first annular element
disposable about said wrist and said second annular element
disposable about said first finger to secure said compartment
adjacent said side of said hand; obtaining a warming element;
disposing said first annular element about said wrist of said hand;
disposing said second annular element about said first finger of
said hand; insertingly engaging said warming element in said
interior space of said compartment.
30. The method of using a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
29, wherein a third annular element coupled to said first flexible
panel, adjacent said second annular element, said third annular
element defining a third aperture configured to allow a second
finger of said hand to pass through said third aperture to locate
said third annular element about said second finger of said hand,
said first annular element disposable about said wrist and said
second annular element and said third annular element disposable
about said first finger and said second finger respectively to
secure said compartment adjacent said side of said hand, further
comprising disposing said third annular element about said second
finger of said hand.
31. The method of using a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
30, further comprising selecting a material comprising said first
annular element, said second annular element, and said third
annular element from the group consisting of: polyester, LYCRA,
nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton, wool, linen, vinyl, or combination
thereof.
32. The method of using a compartmentalized hand warmer of claim
31, further comprising selecting a material comprising said first
flexible panel and said second flexible panel from the group
consisting of: polyester, LYCRA, nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton,
wool, linen, vinyl, or combination thereof.
Description
[0001] This United States Non-Provisional Patent Application is a
continuation of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/558,593,
filed Mar. 18, 2016, hereby incorporated by reference herein.
I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] A compartmentalized hand warmer including one or more of a
first flexible panel joined in face contacting relation to a second
flexible panel configured to have a compartment adapted to receive
a warming element, a first annular element coupled to the first
flexible panel proximate a panel first side, and a second annular
element coupled coupled to the first flexible panel in opposed
relation to the first annular element proximate a first flexible
panel proximate a panel second side.
II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The extremities of the human body, including the hands and
feet, can be more susceptible to the effects of cold weather,
losing heat more rapidly than the body core and occasionally
suffering from frostbite or other similar ailments. To prevent
symptoms related to cold temperatures from afflicting the
extremities of the human body, warming elements have been developed
for application to the extremities of the human body during
activities in cold temperatures.
III. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Accordingly a broad object of the invention can be to
provide a compartmentalized hand warmer including one or more of: a
first flexible panel joined to a second flexible panel in face
contacting relation to define a compartment having at least one
opening to access an interior space adapted to receive a warming
element, a first annular element coupled to a first flexible panel
defining a first aperture disposable about a wrist of a hand, and a
second annular element coupled to a first flexible panel in
opposite relation to a first annular element defining a second
aperture disposable about a finger of a hand.
[0005] Another broad object of the invention can be to provide a
method of making a compartmentalized hand warmer including one or
more of: joining a first flexible panel to a second flexible panel
in face contacting relation to define a compartment having at least
one opening to access an interior space adapted to receive a
warming element, coupling a first annular element to a first
flexible panel defining a first aperture disposable about a wrist
of a hand, and coupling a second annular element to a first
flexible panel in opposite relation to a first annular element
defining a second aperture disposable about a finger of a hand.
[0006] Another broad object of the invention can be to provide a
method of using a compartmentalized hand warmer including one or
more of: obtaining a compartmentalized hand warmer including one or
more of a first flexible panel joined to a second flexible panel in
face contacting relation to define a compartment having at least
one opening to access an interior space adapted to receive a
warming element, a first annular element coupled to a first
flexible panel defining a first aperture disposable about a wrist
of a hand, and a second annular element coupled to a first flexible
panel in opposite relation to a first annular element defining a
second aperture disposable about a finger of a hand; disposing a
first annular element about a wrist of a hand, disposing a second
annular element about a first finger of a hand; obtaining a warming
element; and insertingly engaging a warming element in the interior
space of the compartment.
[0007] Naturally, further objects of the invention are disclosed
throughout other areas of the specification, drawings, photographs,
and claims.
IV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a particular
embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a particular embodiment of a
compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of a particular embodiment of a
compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a first side elevation view of a particular
embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a second side elevation view of a particular
embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0014] FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0015] FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0016] FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer disposed on the hand of a
wearer.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of acompartmentalized hand warmer.
[0018] FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of a particular
embodiment of the compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0019] FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a particular embodiment of a
compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0020] FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of a particular embodiment of
a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0021] FIG. 14 is a first side elevation view of another particular
embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0022] FIG. 15 is a second side elevation view of another
particular embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0023] FIG. 16 is a rear elevation view of another particular
embodiment of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0024] FIG. 17 is a front elevation view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer.
[0025] FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer disposed on the hand of a
wearer.
[0026] FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer disposed on the hand of a wearer
and receiving in a compartment a warming element.
[0027] FIG. 20 is a top perspective view of a particular embodiment
of a compartmentalized hand warmer disposed on the hand of a wearer
including a warming element received in a compartment.
V. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] Generally referring to FIGS. 1 through 9, particular
embodiments of a compartmentalized hand warmer (1) can include a
first flexible panel (2), a second flexible panel (3), a first
annular element (4), and a second annular element (5). The first
flexible panel (2) can include a first flexible panel top face (6)
opposite a first flexible panel bottom face (7) having a first
flexible panel area (8) extending to a first flexible panel
peripheral margin (9). While the configuration of the first
flexible panel (2) shown in the Figures generally defines a
quadrilateral (10) configuration; this is not intended to preclude
embodiments of the first flexible panel (2) having a first flexible
panel peripheral margin (9) which generally defines a circle, an
oval, or other polygonal or geometric configurations. In further
particular embodiments, the first flexible panel area (8) can
partially extend or wholly extend across a palm side (11) or a
dorsal side (12) of the hand (13), between a medial side (14) and a
lateral side (15) of the hand (13), and between a wrist (16) and a
base of fingers (17).
[0029] Particular embodiments of a compartmentalized hand warmer
(1) can further include a second flexible panel (3). The second
flexible panel (3) can include a second flexible panel top face
(18) and a second flexible panel bottom face (19) having a second
flexible panel area (20) extending to a second flexible panel
peripheral margin (21). The second flexible panel (3) can, but need
not necessarily, be generally configured to the geometric
configuration of the first flexible panel (2) and generally have an
equal or lesser second flexible panel area (20) compared to the
first flexible panel (2). A second flexible panel bottom face (19)
can be disposed in contacting relation with a first flexible panel
top face (6). The first flexible panel peripheral margin (9) and
the second flexible panel peripheral margin (21) can be coupled to
define a compartment (22) having an interior space (23). As to
particular embodiments, the first flexible panel peripheral margin
(9) and the second flexible panel peripheral margin (21) can be
coupled with at least a portion of the first and second flexible
panel peripheral margins (9)(21) remaining uncoupled to define a
compartment opening (24) to access the interior space (23) inside
the compartment (22). In the example shown in the Figures, the
first and second flexible panel peripheral margins (9)(21) of at
least one of the panel sides (25) of the first flexible panel (2)
and a corresponding at least one of the panel sides (26) of the
second flexible panel (3) are not coupled to define a compartment
opening (24) to access the interior space (23) of the compartment
(22). By way of illustration, FIGS. 1 and 7 show a first flexible
panel (2) configured as a quadrilateral (10) and a second flexible
panel (3) configured as a quadrilateral (10) which have generally
equal first and second flexible panel areas (8)(20). The first and
second flexible panel peripheral margins (9)(21) can be coupled
along three of the four panel sides (25) of the first flexible
panel (2) and corresponding panel sides (26) of the second flexible
panel (3), leaving the remaining panel side (27) uncoupled to
define a compartment opening (24) to access the interior space (23)
defined by the compartment (22).
[0030] In the illustrative example of FIGS. 1 and 7, the
compartment opening (24) occurs at the compartment bottom (28),
however, this is not intended to preclude embodiments which have
the compartment opening (24) occur at the compartment top (29), a
compartment first side (30), or a compartment second side (31). In
further particular embodiments, the first and second flexible panel
peripheral margins (9)(21) of more than one of the panel sides (25)
of the first flexible panel (2) and the corresponding panel sides
(26) of the second flexible panel (3) can be uncoupled to define a
compartment opening (24) to access the interior space (23) of the
compartment (22). The compartment opening (24) can occur at two or
more of the compartment top (29), compartment bottom (28),
compartment first side (30), or compartment second side (31), or
other compartment side, depending on the configuration of the
compartment (22).
[0031] Particular embodiments of a compartmentalized hand warmer
(1) can further include a first annular element (4) disposed
proximate the bottom side (32) of the first flexible panel (2)
defining a first aperture (33). The first aperture (33) can be
configured to allow a hand (13) to pass through the first aperture
(33) so that the first annular element (4) can be disposed around a
wrist (16) of the hand (13). As to particular embodiments, the
first annular element (4) can, but need not necessarily, comprise a
length of material (34) disposed between a first end (35) and a
second end (36), each first and second end (35)(36) coupled to the
first flexible panel (2) proximate the first flexible panel bottom
side (32). In other particular embodiments, as shown in the
examples of FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 6, the first annular element (4) can
be a loop of material (37) having a portion passing through a
conduit (38) disposed in the first flexible panel (2) proximate the
first flexible panel bottom side (32). The conduit (38) can have a
length (39) disposed between a conduit first end (40) and a conduit
second end (41). The length (39) of the conduit (38) can, but need
not necessarily, be generally equal to the length (42) of the first
flexible panel bottom side (32). The first annular element (4) can
be disposed in the conduit (38) by passing a length (43) of the
first annular element (4) through the length (39) of the conduit
(38).
[0032] In particular embodiments of a compartmentalized hand warmer
(1), a second annular element (5) defining a second aperture (44)
can be coupled to the first flexible panel (2) in opposed relation
to the first annular element (4). The second aperture (44) can be
configured to allow a first finger (45) of a hand (13) to pass
through the second aperture (44) and dispose the second annular
element (5) around a first finger (45). In particular embodiments,
the second annular element (5) can be a length of material (46)
disposed between a first end (47) and a second end (48). The first
end (47) and second end (48) can be coupled in adjacent or
overlapping relation proximate the first flexible panel top side
(49), and the second annular element (5) can extend outward from
the first flexible panel top side (49). In particular embodiments,
the second annular element (5) can, but need not necessarily, be
medially located on the first flexible panel top side (49), as
illustrated in the example of FIG. 1.
[0033] Now referring generally to FIGS. 10 through 18, particular
embodiments of a compartmentalized hand warmer (1) can further
include a third annular element (50), which can define a third
aperture (51) and be coupled to the first flexible panel (2) in
opposed relation to the first annular element (4) and adjacent the
second annular element (5). The third aperture (51) can be
configured to allow a second finger (52) of a hand (13) to pass
through the third aperture (51) and further dispose the third
annular element (50) around the second finger (52). In particular
embodiments, the third annular element (50) can be a length of
material (53) disposed between a first end (54) and a second end
(55). The first end (54) and second end (55) can be coupled in
adjacent or overlapping relation proximate the first flexible panel
top side (49), and the third annular element (50) can extend
outward from the first flexible panel top side (49). In particular
embodiments, the second annular element (5) and third annular
element (50) can, but need not necessarily, be coupled to the first
flexible panel top side (49), one of each being disposed proximate
the opposing panel sides (25) of the first flexible panel top side
(49).
[0034] In particular embodiments, the material comprising the first
flexible panel (2) and the second flexible panel (3) can be
selected from the group including or consisting of leather,
polyester, LYCRA, nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton, wool, linen,
vinyl, or combinations thereof. The length of material comprising
the first annular element (4), second annular element (5), and
third annular element can be selected from the group including or
consisting of polyester, LYCRA, nylon, spandex, rayon, cotton,
wool, linen, vinyl, or combinations thereof.
[0035] Now referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, particular embodiments of
a compartmentalized hand warmer (1) can include a warming element
(56). The warming element (56) can be one or more of an exothermic
mixture of materials contained in an enclosed chamber, a heated
material or other material capable of storing heat, a heated fluid
contained in an enclosed chamber, or other like configuration
capable of dissipating heat.
[0036] Now referring to FIGS. 9 and 18, a particular method of
using a compartmentalized hand warmer (1) can include one or more
of obtaining a compartmentalized hand warmer (1) including a first
flexible panel (2), a second flexible panel (3), a first annular
element (4), and at least a second annular element (5) (or a first,
second, and third annular element (4)(5)(50)), obtaining a warming
element (56), disposing the first annular element (4) around the
wrist (16) of a hand (13), disposing the second annular element (5)
around a first finger (45) of the hand (13), and insertingly
engaging the warming element (56) in the interior space (23) of the
compartment (22); the first flexible panel (2), second flexible
panel (3), first annular element (4), and second annular element
(5) being described above. In further particular embodiments, a
third annular element (50) can be disposed around a second finger
(52) of the hand (13), the third annular element (50) being
described above.
[0037] As can be easily understood from the foregoing, the basic
concepts of the present invention may be embodied in a variety of
ways. The invention involves numerous and varied embodiments of a
compartmentalized hand warmer and methods for making and using
compartmentalized hand warmers including the best mode.
[0038] As such, the particular embodiments or elements of the
invention disclosed by the description or shown in the figures or
tables accompanying this application are not intended to be
limiting, but rather exemplary of the numerous and varied
embodiments generically encompassed by the invention or equivalents
encompassed with respect to any particular element thereof. In
addition, the specific description of a single embodiment or
element of the invention may not explicitly describe all
embodiments or elements possible; many alternatives are implicitly
disclosed by the description and figures.
[0039] It should be understood that each element of an apparatus or
each step of a method may be described by an apparatus term or
method term. Such terms can be substituted where desired to make
explicit the implicitly broad coverage to which this invention is
entitled. As but one example, it should be understood that all
steps of a method may be disclosed as an action, a means for taking
that action, or as an element which causes that action. Similarly,
each element of an apparatus may be disclosed as the physical
element or the action which that physical element facilitates. As
but one example, the disclosure of a "flexible first panel" should
be understood to encompass disclosure of the act of
"flexing"--whether explicitly discussed or not--and, conversely,
were there effectively disclosure of the act of "flexing", such a
disclosure should be understood to encompass disclosure of a
"flexible first panel" and even a "means for flexing." Such
alternative terms for each element or step are to be understood to
be explicitly included in the description.
[0040] In addition, as to each term used it should be understood
that unless its utilization in this application is inconsistent
with such interpretation, common dictionary definitions should be
understood to be included in the description for each term as
contained in the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary,
second edition, each definition hereby incorporated by
reference.
[0041] All numeric values herein are assumed to be modified by the
term "about", whether or not explicitly indicated. For the purposes
of the present invention, ranges may be expressed as from "about"
one particular value to "about" another particular value. When such
a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one
particular value to the other particular value. The recitation of
numerical ranges by endpoints includes all the numeric values
subsumed within that range. A numerical range of one to five
includes for example the numeric values 1, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.80,
4, 5, and so forth. It will be further understood that the
endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to
the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. When a
value is expressed as an approximation by use of the antecedent
"about," it will be understood that the particular value forms
another embodiment. The term "about" generally refers to a range of
numeric values that one of skill in the art would consider
equivalent to the recited numeric value or having the same function
or result. Similarly, the antecedent "substantially" means largely,
but not wholly, the same form, manner or degree and the particular
element will have a range of configurations as a person of ordinary
skill in the art would consider as having the same function or
result. When a particular element is expressed as an approximation
by use of the antecedent "substantially," it will be understood
that the particular element forms another embodiment.
[0042] Moreover, for the purposes of the present invention, the
term "a" or "an" entity refers to one or more of that entity unless
otherwise limited. As such, the terms "a" or "an", "one or more"
and "at least one" can be used interchangeably herein.
[0043] Thus, the applicant(s) should be understood to claim at
least: i) each of the compartmentalized hand warmers herein
disclosed and described, ii) the related methods disclosed and
described, iii) similar, equivalent, and even implicit variations
of each of these devices and methods, iv) those alternative
embodiments which accomplish each of the functions shown,
disclosed, or described, v) those alternative designs and methods
which accomplish each of the functions shown as are implicit to
accomplish that which is disclosed and described, vi) each feature,
component, and step shown as separate and independent inventions,
vii) the applications enhanced by the various systems or components
disclosed, viii) the resulting products produced by such systems or
components, ix) methods and apparatuses substantially as described
hereinbefore and with reference to any of the accompanying
examples, x) the various combinations and permutations of each of
the previous elements disclosed.
[0044] The background section of this patent application provides a
statement of the field of endeavor to which the invention pertains.
This section may also incorporate or contain paraphrasing of
certain United States patents, patent applications, publications,
or subject matter of the claimed invention useful in relating
information, problems, or concerns about the state of technology to
which the invention is drawn toward. It is not intended that any
United States patent, patent application, publication, statement or
other information cited or incorporated herein be interpreted,
construed or deemed to be admitted as prior art with respect to the
invention.
[0045] The claims set forth in this specification, if any, are
hereby incorporated by reference as part of this description of the
invention, and the applicant expressly reserves the right to use
all of or a portion of such incorporated content of such claims as
additional description to support any of or all of the claims or
any element or component thereof, and the applicant further
expressly reserves the right to move any portion of or all of the
incorporated content of such claims or any element or component
thereof from the description into the claims or vice-versa as
necessary to define the matter for which protection is sought by
this application or by any subsequent application or continuation,
division, or continuation-in-part application thereof, or to obtain
any benefit of, reduction in fees pursuant to, or to comply with
the patent laws, rules, or regulations of any country or treaty,
and such content incorporated by reference shall survive during the
entire pendency of this application including any subsequent
continuation, division, or continuation-in-part application thereof
or any reissue or extension thereon.
[0046] Additionally, the claims set forth in this specification, if
any, are further intended to describe the metes and bounds of a
limited number of the preferred embodiments of the invention and
are not to be construed as the broadest embodiment of the invention
or a complete listing of embodiments of the invention that may be
claimed. The applicant does not waive any right to develop further
claims based upon the description set forth above as a part of any
continuation, division, or continuation-in-part, or similar
application.
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