Abstract: An insulated composite fabric has an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler layer enclosed there between. The insulating-filler layer is a textile fabric with at least one raised surface. One side of the insulating-filler layer comprises a first surface with relatively high pile, including regions of no pile or relatively low pile interspersed among regions of relatively high pile. The other side of the insulating-filler layer comprises a second surface with relatively high pile, including regions of no pile or relatively low pile interspersed among regions of relatively high pile. Interconnecting piles are formed with regions of the relatively high pile of the first pile surface and regions of the relatively high pile of the second pile surface.

Abstract: A fastener for releasably joining elements of a garment has a male part formed with a pair of oppositely projecting tongues each having a latch tab. A first female part adapted to be mounted on one of the elements is formed with a socket complementary to one of the tongues and is provided with a formation that latches with the tab of the respective tongue when same is inserted in the socket. A second female part adapted to be mounted on the other of the elements is similarly formed with a socket complementary to the other of the tongues, and is provided with a manually releasable latch formation that can move between a holding position latched with the tab of the respective tongue when same is inserted into the respective socket and a freeing position allowing the respective tongue to withdraw from the respective socket.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a housing to hold false eyelashes without the need of glue to hold the eyelashes in place. The inventive housing has a cylindrical base that maintains the desired curvature of the eyelashes during storage and/or transportation and non-adhesive attachments secure the eyelashes to the cylindrical base.

Abstract: An indicia apparatus has a first panel having an area carrying one or more of graphical or textual indicia, and apparatus enabling joining the panel to a strap or hat band of a hat.

Abstract: A visor is disclosed. The visor includes an upper portion, a left side portion extending downwardly from a left side of the upper portion, a right side portion extending downwardly from a right side of the upper portion, and a camera mount configured to secure a camera to the visor. The camera mount is connected to an underside of the upper portion to prevent damage of a camera secured therein.

Abstract: This disclosure includes various helmets that may include: a thermoelectric element having at least one heating surface and at least one cooling surface, a thermally conductive cloth disposed within the helmet and selectively coupled to either the heating surface or the cooling surface such that the cloth is in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element, and a power source. Some of the present helmets include a switch configured to selectively activate or deactivate the thermoelectric element. Others of the present helmets include a plurality of thermally conductive fins disposed on an exterior surface of the helmet.

Abstract: A head gear assembly that includes a shell configured for a user's head; a facial protector configured for attachment to the shell, the facial protector further comprising a first element; a second element movingly engaged with the first element; and a gap further comprising a gap size definable by a position of the first element with respect to the second element. The gap size is adjustable between a plurality of gap sizes. The first element moves freely from the second element as the gap size is adjusted.

Abstract: A clip assembly having a wig/toupe clip for attachment to the underside of a kippah where the clip assembly has a top fabric layer and a bottom fabric layer for supporting and securely holding the wig/toupe clip therebetween and where the bottom fabric is attached to the kippah with a heat sensitive adhesive and the top fabric is attached to the top of the bottom fabric with a heat sensitive adhesive and the wig/toupe clip grasps hair of the user to securely hold the kippah to the wearer's head.

Abstract: A clamp fixture for supporting a baseball type cap of the type having a crown portion and a brim portion that extends outwardly from the crown on an embroidery machine includes a brim band having a curvilplanar configuration to resiliently urge the bill of a cap out of the path of a embroidery machine head, and allows embroidery on the lower portion of the crown portion, adjacent to the brim portion.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, a partial length slit is introduced in the inwardly facing wall of a boot in both the exterior and corresponding interior portions of the boot. included in the midst of the slit, between the exterior and corresponding interior portions, is a piece of elastomeric fabric which preferably is stitched in.

Abstract: An outer sole for a golf shoe includes a plurality of cleats distributed along a forefoot area and a heel area. The cleats are integrated with the outer sole and extend from a surface of the outer sole that faces away from the shoe. The plurality of cleats includes at least a larger sized set of cleats and a smaller sized set of cleats. Such outer sole for a golf shoe gives good traction on the golf course but is also useable as a casual shoe off the golf course.

Abstract: The subject application includes a disposable foot cover that has a body, an open edge, a retention mechanism, and a tab. The body is roughly in the shape of a foot and is made of a compound that has rubber-like properties and is configured to provide a barrier against infectious agents. The open edge is located at one end of the body and is configured to receive an associated foot. The retention mechanisms, located around the open edge, are adapted for securing the cover to the associated foot. In addition, the tab, located at the rear of the opening, is suitably configured to enable removal of the cover from the associated foot.

Abstract: A wearable, portable, self-contained refrigeration/cooling garment may effectively convert the energy of human movement into heat flux. The heat flux can then used to actively control the temperature of the human body or of part of it. In one example of the present disclosure, the garment is a type of footwear powered by the wearer's ambulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are waterproof footwear, footwear that include a waterproofed stitch line, and methods of waterproofing a stitch line in footwear. Methods are provided for waterproofing a seam in an article of footwear by positioning co-extruded top-welt/rubber tape comprising a rubber tape layer and a top-welt layer between the layers to be stitched, and stitching the seam so that it passes through the co-extruded top-welt/rubber tape.

Abstract: A shoe for enhancing the appearance of a wearer's arch, the shoe comprising an outer portion, and an instep portion, wherein said instep portion is shaped and positioned to create the illusion of a longer or higher arch. The invention includes an instep portion is made from an elastic material. Said instep portion is shaped longer and higher than the wearer's natural arch. Said instep portion is made of the same material as the rest of the shoe but further comprises a design or color to create an appearance of a shadow or is made from a material different in color or in composition from the rest of the shoe. The invention further comprises an arch support mechanism, said arch support mechanism proximate to the instep portion. The arch support mechanism comprises an elastic band stretching along the instep of the foot and/or an inner support layer made from an elastic material.

Abstract: A shoe construction and method of manufacture a shoe that provides an improved arch support that is customized and self-adjusted to provide maximum comfort and support, even when the shape of the arch changes during movement. The shoe construction includes an outsole layer, a midsole layer, a cushion layer and a lining layer. The arch support of the shoe is formed with a midsole layer made of a relatively soft material that increasing its width from the outsole layer such that the arch support flexes when pressure from a foot is placed on it.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an upper layer comprised of a plate member and a lower layer comprised of a plurality of segmented portions separated by flexing regions. The flexing regions may comprise portions of a compressible material. The sole structure accommodates vertical bending and torsion, while limiting lateral bending.

Abstract: [Technical Problem] To provide a footwear sheet and a footwear that can increase the efficiency at which a user trains to be able to assume an ideal posture.

Abstract: There is provided a shoe upper that can be produced with high productivity. A heel cover portion (2) and a body portion (3) of a shoe upper (1) are integrally formed in a seamless manner by a knitting pattern. In the top section, a portion having a knitting width of greater than or equal to a predetermined width from an upper end to a lower end, at a position corresponding to a heel of a wearer, is assumed as the heel cover portion (2), and a portion including a remaining portion of the top section, excluding the heel cover portion (2), and the bottom section is assumed as the body portion (3), where an end in a knitting width direction of the heel cover portion (2) and an end in a wale direction of the body portion (3) are connected at positions of edges (L2, L3) on a side surface of the shoe upper (1) of the edges (L1 to L3) to become the boundary lines of the heel cover portion (2) and the body portion (3).

Abstract: An eyeleted string fastener includes a button base and a fastener. The button base has a bottom on which a hollow fitting cylinder is formed for riveting and thus attaching to an article, such as clothing, a bag, or a shoe. The fitting cylinder has a top rim that is expanded outward to form a stop ring. The stop ring has an outer circumferential edge from which a circumferential wall extends upward so that the circumferential wall forms therein a receiving compartment to receive the fastener therein. The fastener has a surface having a circumferential rim portion forming a pressing section that is depressible down for coupling to the button base. A hollowed portion is formed inboard and surrounded by the pressing section. The hollowed portion has a side in which a narrowed slot is formed.

Abstract: A device for repelling pests from a footwear mitigates an infiltration of pests in a footwear, resists penetration of liquids/solids in the footwear and mitigates unpleasant odors emanating from the footwear. The pest repellant device includes a covering to cover a peripheral opening of the footwear and to repel the pests and/or repel against the weather related and/or man-made conditions. The covering includes a first portion defining an opening for engaging a portion of the footwear that defines the peripheral opening. The covering also includes a second portion attached to the first portion. The second portion is dimensioned and configured to cover the peripheral opening of the footwear.

Abstract: [Object] To enable a tongue to be more compact in size even when a seat-belt locking member is disposed and to achieve satisfactory mountability. [Solution] A tongue 7 includes a resin mold portion 12 having seat belt lock guide holes 21 and 22. The resin mold portion 12 is provided with a seat belt lock 13 such that it is movable between an unlocking position where it does not lock a seat belt 4 and a locking position where it locks the seat belt 4 while being guided by the seat belt lock guide holes 21 and 22, and the seat belt lock 13 is set in the unlocking position under normal conditions and is set in the locking position in emergency. The seat belt lock 13 is continuously urged toward the unlocking position by a torsion spring 14. In emergency, the seat belt lock 13 is set in the locking position by a pressing force from the seat belt 4 against the urging force of the torsion spring 14.

Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener comprising: a first fastener stringer that comprises a first element row and a first fastener tape, the first element row including a plurality of first elements and one or more second elements; a second fastener stringer that comprises a second element row and a second fastener tape, the second element row including one or more second elements; and a slider that is slidable along the first and second element rows. Each of the first element and the second element includes a head coupled to a base via a neck. The base includes an opposite surface that is located at the opposite side of the head. The opposite surface of the second element is positioned farther from the opposed side edge than the opposite surface of the first element. At least two engaged second elements of the first and second element rows constitute a lock unit that is for locking the slider.

Abstract: A slide fastener slider has a body including an upper wing, a lower wing and a coupling pillar mutually coupling the respective upper and lower wings. The slide fastener slider has been cast molded to have a configuration where the post to which a pull is attached extends over the upper wing substantially in parallel with the upper wing, and then a logo or a pattern or the like has been engraved on the upper surface of the post.

Abstract: There is provided an end stop. A male member and a female member are configured to sandwich opposing side edge portions of a pair of fastener tapes from both sides thereof in an upward and downward direction. The male member includes a circular disk-shaped male base member and an inserting male portion. The female member includes a circular disk-shaped female base member and a receiving female portion. A facing surface of at least one of the male base portion and the female base portion is provided with a protrusion group.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive mat (1) for attaching objects, comprising a smooth-surface adhesive layer (2) designed to releasably adhere to smooth surfaces.

Abstract: A clip includes a male member having a head portion and a shaft portion, and a female member having a base portion, a fitting portion into an attachment hole for one attachment object, and a reception hole for the shaft portion. The clip is formed to hold another attachment object between the head portion and the base portion. An inside of the reception hole of the female member includes a first sliding contact portion relative to a first cam portion formed at an end of the shaft portion, an engagement concave portion relative to an engagement protrusion formed in a middle of the shaft portion, and a second sliding contact portion located at a hole opening of the reception hole and relative to a second cam portion formed at the engagement protrusion. The shaft portion can be inserted into and released from the female member.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic bands can be utilized to form such links in a desired manner. The example device provides a means of creating items using Brunnian links of complex configurations. Moreover, the example kit provides a device that allows for the successful creation of unique linked items.

Abstract: An implantable magnetic retention system includes an implantable portion configured to be implanted subdermally or subcutaneously within a patient. The implantable portion includes a magnetic or ferromagnetic inner portion and a biocompatible outer portion fully enclosing the inner portion. A non-implantable portion is configured to be attached to a wearable ornament. The non-implantable portion includes a magnetic or ferromagnetic portion. At least one of either the implantable portion or the non-implantable portion includes the magnetic portion. Therefore, the implantable portion and the non-implantable portion are magnetically attracted to one another.

Abstract: A gemstone including a substantially rectangular girdle with rounded corners, a crown extending in a first direction from the girdle, and a pavilion extending in a second direction from the girdle opposite the first direction. The gemstone has 69 uniquely arranged and angled facets, 41 of which are in the crown, and 28 of which are in the pavilion. The height of the crown is preferably between 12 to 19½% of the width of the stone, the total depth of the stone is preferably between 58-68% of the width of the stone, and the width of the table is preferably between 55-65% of the width of the stone.

Abstract: A ring includes a head portion, a base portion and a structure. The structure is incorporated into a first thickness of the head portion with the structure being between an inner rim and an outer rim of the head portion. The structure includes an invisible setting located within an indentation of the structure with the invisible setting mounting at least one center stone and a plurality of secondary stones in such a way that the at least one center stone and the plurality of secondary stones appear to be a continuous, uninterrupted surface thereby creating an illusion of a large stone in a marquise or round shape.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for jewelry may comprise a locket system comprising first and second portions that may be attached to define an interior cavity. The locket system may be selectively coupled by a connector system. The connector system may comprise a pivotal connection configured to selectively pivot the second portion relative to the first portion to provide access to the interior cavity, a biasing mechanism adapted to substantially bias the first portion and the second portion into a closed position, and an engagement point adapted to constrain inadvertent movement of the first portion relative to the second portion when the first portion and the second portion are in a closed position. Methods and apparatus for jewelry may further comprise an insert system for insertion into a locket system adapted to retain a desired position within the interior cavity.

Abstract: A mobile office system provides a portable, convenient, and efficient framework for setting up communication devices, establishing connectivity, and delivering interactive presentations. The mobile office system includes a portable component carrier. Inside the portable component carrier are component placement structures that define placement locations at which the specific components of the mobile office may be placed, stored, and secured. As one example, the component placement structures may define slots configured to securely hold tablet computers in place during movement of the portable component carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective table covering that is convertible to a carrying bag or tote.

Abstract: An eye-mountable device, having an anterior convex side and a posterior concave side, is packaged in a container having a base and a wall. The wall extends from the base and defines an opening of the container. Disposed within the container is a pedestal, which has a first end attached to the base of the container and a second end opposite the first end. The eye-mountable device is mounted on the pedestal such that the posterior concave side contacts the second end of the pedestal and the eye-mountable device is elevated from the base of the container. The opening of the container can be sealed by a lidstock.

Abstract: A storage assembly includes a suitcase, a garment bag, a first attachment device provided on at least one wall of the suitcase, and a second attachment device provided on at least one wall of the garment bag and configured to removably engage the first attachment device. The suitcase has opposing top and bottom walls, opposing front and rear walls and opposing left and right walls, the collective walls being secured together to form a first interior storage area. The garment bag has opposing front and rear walls secured together to form a second interior storage area. In an assembled position of the storage assembly, the first and second attachment devices engage each other to secure the garment bag to the suitcase in an unfolded position.

Abstract: A bag is disclosed for carrying items on the body of a wearer. The bag is carried at a person's side, between an arm and the torso. The bag has two straps, each of which is configured to encircle a shoulder of a person to allow for secure hands-free carrying of the bag. The strap configuration reduces the likelihood that the bag or its contents will be stolen, and helps the bag stay in place even when a person runs or dances.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes first and second handle members adapted for movement between an open position for receiving hair therebetween and a closed position adjacent the hair, a heating element associated with at least one of said first and second handle members and a vibration element mountable to at least one of the first and second handle member to impart mechanical energy to the heating element. The vibration element may include a transducer. The transducer may be a piezoelectric transducer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaping a fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor. The method comprises providing a treatment composition comprising an active agent and a photocatalyst, applying the treatment composition to the fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material, mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material, and exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation. The treatment composition comprises an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises a monoamine, diamine, or polyamine; and a photocatalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaping a fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor. The method comprises providing a treatment composition comprising an active agent and a photocatalyst, applying the treatment composition to the fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material, mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material, and exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation. The treatment composition comprises an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises a high-polarity functional group, preferably selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, carboxylic acid groups, and combinations thereof; and a photocatalyst.

Abstract: An appliance for shaping fibrous material where when the appliance is in the closed position, the portion of the fibrous material received between the first inner face and the second inner face can receive light energy from the light source and heat energy from the heating element. Also a method, use and kit.

Abstract: An elastic bead includes a body and a channel extending through the body. The channel may be expanded to receive an object, such as a tuft or braid of hair. Once placed over the object, the body may be configured to resiliently engage the object. Such resilient engagement may be effected without doubling, tripling or otherwise twisting and wrapping the elastic bead around the object. Methods for applying and removing the elastic beads are disclosed, as are assemblies that provide ready access to and ready storage for elastic beads.

Abstract: The present invention related to a comb, said comb comprising a body, a tine extending from said body, said tine being covered or partially covered by photocatalytic material, and a light source positioned in said comb, said light source providing light beams to the surface of said photocatalytic material to accelerate reactions of generating radicals from air. This solution makes Chair washing easy for users, for example women during pregnancy and after childbirth. It would also be advantageous to provide a solution which enables effective hair washing without use of shampoo.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to nail strips that may be adhered to human finger and toe nails. The strips are provided in the form of a sheet having a plurality of cutout strips in the general shape of a nail which may be peeled from the sheet. The nail strips may be decorated by printing user-created or selected designs using a home printer. The size and/or shape of the nail strips may be adjusted by selecting and detaching an appropriate perforated edge from the sheet backing.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a housing having a shape and size suitable for being held in a single hand of a user. A nail file head is coupled to the housing. An electric drive device is contained within the housing and configured to rotationally oscillate the nail file head about an axis. An abrasive surface is coupled to the nail file head configured to trim or smooth a fingernail or toenail when the nail file head is oscillated. The abrasive surface extends around and faces radially away from the axis.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic puff whose cosmetic application side uses a double raschel knitted fabric knitted from polytrimethylene terephthalate fibers to a 28 gauge, so that the cosmetic puff offers more flexibility and better shape restorability, transfers as much of the scraped-off cosmetic as possible to the skin and consequently maintains a clean puff surface after use, and demonstrates excellent washing resistance, as well.

Abstract: A deodorant package with an expanding platform is provided. The deodorant package has a threaded shaft connected to a rotatable dial. An elevator with an platform engages the threaded shaft. The platform has a first section joined to a second section by at least one flexible hinge such that the first section and the second section are biased to expand to contact an inner wall of the body of the package. An advantage that may be realized in the practice of some disclosed embodiments of the deodorant package is that a significant draft angle may be used that aids manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved sleeping mask that concurrently applies beauty products. The sleeping mask, in its preferred embodiment, includes an eye cover, adjustable strap, and internal pockets having applicator sponge pads therein. Any desired beauty care product can be placed on the applicator sponge pads. The device is worn like any conventional sleeping mask so that the internal pockets directly contact the user's skin. In this way, the beauty care product on the applicator sponge pads can be applied to the user's skin throughout the night. The pockets may be perforated to allow beauty care products to permeate therethrough and treat the skin.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for delivery of custom blended dispensing custom blended personal care beauty products for a beauty service, wherein one or more components of a beauty product are stored where they may be supplied as needed to a dispenser, and where a control mechanism regulates the dosage of beauty components to provide a desired selected personal care beauty product with the characteristics selected. A selection screen display provides an image of a person and the person's hair that may be manipulated to simulate modifications that may include cut or styling and color or other effects. The selections are processed and stored and a formula is generated and communicating to a dispensing device to deliver the product components to produce the formula.

Abstract: The Convertible Clutch bag is a clutch style purse that converts to a waist bag (belt bag) allowing users to carry a stylish bag accessory while also providing for hands free use. This clutch bag is a purse with two straps attached to the bag portion at the opposing outside edges of the bag portion. The two straps are an integral part of the design style of the bag when it is used as a clutch style purse. Alternately the ends of the straps can be unwrapped and used as a belt to secure the clutch around the user's waist for hands free use.