Abstract: A skate including a tridimensional skate boot shell with a sole insert embedded in or received in the skate boot shell such that at least part of a thickness of the sole portion is defined under the sole insert, and a holder under the skate boot shell configured for retaining a ground-engaging skate element. The holder is connected to the sole insert by at least one fastener extending through the at least part of the thickness of the sole portion. A method of manufacturing a skate boot is also discussed.

Abstract: A shoe can include support members for a plantar surface of a foot that include: (a) a heel support plate; (b) a forefoot support plate; (c) a heel securing strap component for securely engaging a heel supporting component with a wearer's heel; and (d) a unidirectional hinge, wherein the hinge allows the heel support plate to rotate internally with respect to the forefoot support plate and limit the heel support plate from rotating externally with respect to the forefoot support plate. The support member allows the shoe to twist and move with the foot, allowing the ankle to remain neutral, rather than the shoe fighting the foot's natural motion. The unidirectional nature of the hinge plate also prevents the shoe from rotating externally beyond a predetermined limit point.

Abstract: A first and second pair of articles of footwear which may have substantially similar exterior appearances, but the internal structures are different. The first pair of articles may comprise a traditional sole assembly having an outsole, a midsole, and an insole. The second pair of articles of footwear comprises a fixed sole structure allowing for a customizable removable sole insert.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly positioned beneath the upper. The sole assembly has a vertically extending channel formed in its bottom surface inward of a periphery of the sole assembly, the channel including opposed sidewalls and an end surface. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a first color; and a second portion having a second color that is different than the first color. An interface between the first portion and the second portion is positioned at a central portion of one of the sidewalls of the channel. A method of forming such an article of footwear is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cushioning sole for footwear includes a heel portion, an opening, and a cushioning slide. The heel portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The opening extends vertically through the heel portion from the bottom surface to the top surface. The cushioning slide is disposed in the opening and extends out from the top surface and out from the bottom surface.

Abstract: Shoe heel devices comprising a longitudinally compressible and transversely expandable shock absorber within a bore.

Abstract: An upper includes an inner skin placed on a wear's skin side, and an outer skin placed on an opposite side from the inner skin, wherein a sponge member is housed between the inner skin and the outer skin in a heel portion; the sponge member includes a medial side portion covering a medial side of a calcaneal bone, and a lateral side portion covering a lateral side of the calcaneal bone; and in a developed view where the sponge member is unfolded into a planar shape, a height of a lateral first centroid of a portion corresponding to the lateral side portion is set to be higher than a height of a medial first centroid of a portion corresponding to the medial side portion.

Abstract: A footwear system includes an article of footwear and a set of removable inserts. The article of footwear includes a midsole with a cavity that receives one of the removable inserts at a time, where the inserts are interchangeable. The inserts and cavity have corresponding tapered geometries that allow the midsole to expand laterally as the inserts are compressed. This may act to pull the upper down more tightly against the top of the foot.

Abstract: An insert system includes a first article of footwear and a second article of footwear. The first article of footwear includes a first upper and first sole structure. The first sole structure includes a first midsole, the first midsole having a first side peripheral portion, a first bottom portion, a first top portion, and a first cavity. The second article of footwear includes a second upper and second sole structure. The second sole structure includes a second midsole, the second midsole having a second side peripheral portion, a second bottom portion, a second top portion, and a second cavity. The first side peripheral portion and the second side peripheral portion have different thicknesses. The first cavity and the second cavity have substantially similar geometries.

Abstract: A material for a footwear upper, includes a first side corresponding to an inner foot top and an inner side of a foot, a second side corresponding to an outer foot top and an outer side of the foot and extending outwards from an end of the first side to face the first side, a first wing portion extending outwards from the first side in a wing shape, and a second wing portion extending outwards from the second side in the wing shape. The first side and the second side, the first side and the first wing portion, and the second side and the second wing portion are integrated with each other, respectively so that a loss of the material may be reduced and manufacturing efficiency may be improved.

Abstract: A tightening device is provided for footwear, in particular, for sports footwear of the kind comprising a substantially rigid outer element and a substantially flexible inner element. The tightening device comprises a strap element and tensioning means for tensioning the strap element, and the strap element is configured so that—when it is tensioned—it is capable of applying pressure directly both onto the outer element and to the inner element, whereby the pressure is applied more efficiently and uniformly and the user's comfort is thus increased. In addition, the strap element has a substantially continuous surface, which increase the stability of the tightening device and eliminates the risk of an incorrect positioning also in the case of high stresses during sports practices.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole. The footwear may further include a motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. In addition, the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system may be configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, the upper including one or more elastic portions and one or more substantially inelastic portions. The footwear may further include a plurality of lace receiving members fixedly attached to an outer surface of the upper on the inelastic portions of the upper. Also, the footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper. In addition, the footwear may include a motorized tensioning system including a motorized tightening device and a tensile member extending through the plurality of lace receiving members, the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear by drawing two or more of the plurality of lace receiving members closer to one another.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include a motorized tensioning system including a tensile member and a motorized tightening device attached to an outer surface of the article of footwear, the tightening device configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. The article of footwear may also include a tightening device cover configured to be removably attached to the article of footwear over the tightening device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe last, including a heel part and a fore sole part that has several built-in ultraviolet sterilizing lights, where the heel part is connected to the fore sole part through a connecting part, an exterior edge of an end part of the fore sole part extends out several spreading claws that can be bent to a center, and the several ultraviolet sterilizing lights are disposed inside accommodation space surrounded and formed by the several spreading claws.

Abstract: A buckle assembly for a respiratory mask comprises a female part and a male part. The female part includes top and bottom walls and a curved vertical wall. The top wall is formed with a top pivot hole and a top guiding groove. The bottom wall is formed with a bottom pivot hole and a bottom guiding groove. The male part includes a hook section that has a free end formed with top and bottom pivot protrusions that are slidable respectively ?along the top and bottom guiding grooves into the top and bottom pivot holes, respectively, so as to bring the male part to pivot relative to the female part between a first angular position and a second angular position in which the curved vertical wall and the hook section hook to each other.

Abstract: There is provide an electronic device storage case allowing a user to easily store or take out an electronic device such as a smartphone without giving feeling of bulge to the user. An electronic device storage case includes a storage part 12 which stores an electronic device 1; and wing parts 16A, 16B which are formed on both sides of the storage part 12 and attach the storage part 12 to a band-shaped member 14, wherein the wing parts 16A, 16B are formed with pass-through parts 18A, 18B through which the band-shaped member 14 is passed, respectively. The storage part 12 and the wing parts 16A, 16B are continuously formed, thereby making it possible to suppress the feeling of bulge of the storage part 12.

Abstract: A slide adjuster includes: an operating piece having an engagement pawl on one end thereof is provided to the inner side of a main body of a buckle, the engagement pawl of the buckle being capable of engaging with saw-toothed engagement grooves formed along an edge of a band; the operating piece is made pivotable by being supported by a connection shaft at the midpoint thereof; when the band is passed through the insertion space of the buckle, the band moves forward while the edge of the band contacts the engagement pawl of the operating piece and presses said one end of the operating piece upward; and the operating piece returns to the initial state thereof in reaction to contacting a control piece.

Abstract: An access regulating device includes a casing having pivotally coupled lower and upper portions selectively movable between open and closed configurations. A combination lock assembly includes a first portion mounted to the lower portion of the casing and a second portion mounted to the upper portion of the casing. The first and second portions of the combination lock assembly are situated in linear alignment when the upper portion of the casing is at the closed configuration.

Abstract: An access regulating device for use with a strap buckle includes a generally hollow body member configured to receive retaining prongs of the buckle. Retainer members are configured to selectively engage the female retainer portion of the buckle. A slider assembly includes an upper portion slidably mounted to the body member and a pair of spaced apart locking members extending away from the body member. The slider assembly is movable between an extended configuration at which the pair of locking members are adjacent the retainer members so as to prevent depression thereof and a retracted configuration at which the pair of locking members are displaced from the retainer members so as to allow depression. A stop is coupled to the body member and movable between a locked configuration preventing movement of the slider assembly to the retracted configuration and a released configuration allowing movement of the slider assembly thereto.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a key chain that includes a key ring and a key encircled by the key ring. The key tag is attached to the key ring via at least one attachment element.

Abstract: A fastener member 10 is provided with a base portion 11 having a main surface 15, and a plurality of engaging members 12 provided upright on the main surface 15, in which mechanical coupling with a loop member 30 is achieved by causing the engaging members 12 to engage the loop member 30. The fastener member 10 is provided with an arm portion 13 disposed on the base portion 11 via a base connection portion 13a such that a tip side can pivot in a direction so as to approach the main surface 15, a claw portion 18 that is provided to the arm portion 13, and a hook-shaped protruding portion 14 provided to the base portion 11. The claw portion 18 and the hook-shaped protruding portion 14 latch onto one another when the fastener member 10 and the loop member 30 are coupled. The tip side of the arm portion 13 is positioned to a position opposite the main surface 15 away from the tips of the engaging portions 12 when the fastener member 10 and the loop member 30 are not coupled.

Abstract: Embodiments relates to a hook side fastener having hooks and a loop side fastener having loops. The hooks and/or loops are made of bulk solidifying amorphous metal alloy. Other embodiments relate to methods of making and using the hook side and loop side fasteners.

Abstract: A zipper guide is provided to facilitate closure of an open-ended zipper. The zipper guide includes a base to which a zipper tape pin end is attached and a slider to which a zipper tape box end is attached. A key on a lower surface of the slider slides in a trench in an upper surface of the base at an orientation that guides the attached zipper tape box end toward the attached zipper tape pin end by planar sliding movements of the slider lower surface with respect to the base upper surface.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a wearable electronic device including a main body, at least one strap connected to at least one part of the main body, a buckle installed to an end portion of the strap, and a connection member for connecting the buckle and the strap. Accordingly, hardness and aesthetic feeling can be improved, while improving an assembling capability, reducing a manufacturing cost, and contributing to a slimness of the device.

Abstract: A universal reversible watch band device includes a pair of watch band members having a spring bar positioned along one end and a plurality of buckle receivers positioned along the other end. Each of the spring bars including elongated tubular members having a fixed protrusion at a first end, a retractable protrusion at a second end and a pair of actuators located along a middle portion of the tubular member. The device also includes a buckle having a plurality of surfaces and a central pin.

Abstract: An accessory cinching device for jewelry and footwear is disclosed. Jewelry device includes first cylindrical stationary housing with side wall, two pairs of side line holes, base collar, and bottom core hole. Each pair of side line holes is disposed on opposing sides of stationary housing. A second cylindrical rotating housing has at least two top line holes, top screw hole, top collar, and top core with at least two top core notches. A retaining nut has bottom core with at least two bottom core notches, bottom lip, and internal thread. Bottom core of retaining nut is adapted to be inserted up through bottom core hole of stationary housing. A screw is adapted to secure rotating housing to retaining nut. Base collar and bottom lip are adapted to maintain joined rotating housing, retaining nut, and screw, in alignment while allowing device to rotate relative to stationary housing when adjusting length of jewelry chain.

Abstract: A flexible ring comprising: a bottom solid portion; at least two gemstone settings attached to the bottom solid portion to provide end gemstone settings, each of the end gemstone settings having at least one flexible side having an end opening; at least one middle gemstone setting having two side middle end openings; a middle bar with a first protruding end and a second protruding end, wherein at least one of the first protruding ends and the second protruding ends is received in at least one of the end openings and one of the two side middle end openings.

Abstract: A jewelry mount for an ornamental article is provided that includes first and second supports. The first support defines a first receptacle sized and shaped to receive a first portion of the ornamental article. The first support further includes a plurality holes arranged about its periphery. A second support defines a second receptacle sized and shaped to receive a second portion of the ornamental article. The second support is concentrically aligned with the first support and the second support includes a plurality holes arranged about its periphery. A filament extends in a threaded manner between and among the plurality of holes in the first support and the plurality of holes in the second support so as to stitch the first and second supports together and thereby secure the ornamental article therebetween.

Abstract: A decorative piece includes a support made of a material having no usable plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged. The housing is arranged so that at least one aesthetic element is housable therein. The substrate further includes a gripper elastically deforming to retain the aesthetic element in the housing. The gripper further includes at least one setting element. A method for setting an aesthetic element on a support includes taking a support provided with at least one hollow, taking at least one aesthetic element, filling the hollow with a first material, making a setting hole and a gripper in the first material, and setting the aesthetic element by placing it in the hole and by deforming the gripper so as to retain the aesthetic element.

Abstract: A decorative piece includes a support made of a material having no usable plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged. The housing is arranged so that at least one aesthetic element is housable therein. The substrate further includes a gripper deforming by thermal expansion to retain the aesthetic element in the housing. The gripper further includes at least one setting element. A method for setting an aesthetic element on a support includes taking a support provided with at least one hollow, taking at least one aesthetic element, filling the hollow with a first material, making a setting hole and a gripper in the first material, and setting the aesthetic element by placing it in the hole and by deforming the gripper so as to retain the aesthetic element.

Abstract: A garment carrier for carrying a garment having sleeves is described. The carrier includes a garment support and a sleeve support positionable over the garment support in use to hold the garment between the garment support and sleeve support to maintain a fold in the garment between each shoulder of the garment and a neck region of the garment, so that portions of the sleeves extend from respective shoulders in divergent directions.

Abstract: A wearable mobile device system may include a mobile device and a removable holder for the same. One or both of the device and the holder may be curved or otherwise contoured to match or generally follow the curvature of a user's forearm, around which the holder may be disposed. The holder may be designed to receive and hold the device securely, while at the same time permitting rapid disengagement of the device, so that the user easily may be able to use the device by itself, if desired.

Abstract: A securement apparatus for a portable electronic device including a body having a panel and a plurality of elastomeric retainers secured to and extending from the panel. Each retainer forming a loop defining an opening, the openings adapted to receive therein a corner of a handheld electronic device. A tether is connected to and extending from the body. A strap is secured to the tether. An attachment device is operably connected to the strap to secure the apparatus to a member.

Abstract: A protective cover for handbags and like objects is provided, which comprises a portable and self-contained storage pouch. The protective cover can be attached to the exterior of a handbag by various mechanisms and can comprise one or more carrying straps. The protective cover can be made from a durable, water resistant and germ resistant material capable of preventing dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals from reaching the handbag. This protective cover can also prevent germ contamination of the handbag or other surfaces by removing it from the handbag and washing it after use.

Abstract: A personal items retrieval system including, at least, a first receptacle for receiving a specific first personal item, a first receptacle label that identifies the specific first personal item, a second receptacle for receiving a specific second personal item, and a second receptacle label that identifies the specific second personal item. Including an individual, separate receptacle as well as a label for a specific item on each receptacle provides a visual cue that an item may be misplaced, for example before the owner needs the item. Each specific personal item is uniquely paired with a receptacle and a label, thereby providing a convenient indication of whether the specific personal item is within its designated location, or whether the specific personal item may need to be located.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a garment bag comprised of several primary panels, as well as multiple accessory pocket panels to hold small, medium and large accessories. The garment bag also includes a tracking device, such as a bar code, GPS device, or QR code.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair styling appliance (1) for curling and straightening hair, comprising: a first and a second elongate jaw (2, 3) that are pivotable with respect to one another, the first jaw (2) having a first housing (6) bearing a first flat internal treatment surface (4), and the second jaw (3) having a second housing (7) bearing a second flat internal treatment surface (5), the internal surfaces (4, 5) being intended to pinch a lock of hair, at least one heating element (41, 51) intended to heat at least one internal treatment surface (4, 5). According to the invention, the greatest width l1 of the first housing (6) is less than or equal to 90% of the greatest width l2 of the second housing (7), and at least one of the first housing (6) and the second housing (7) is asymmetric with respect to the median plane in longitudinal section of said first housing (6) or said second housing (7), respectively.

Abstract: A shampoo bowl is provided for shampooing a person's hair. The shampoo bowl includes a lower basin. The bottom of the lower basin has a drain toward the rear of the lower basin, a face opening toward the front of the lower basin, and a face cradle gasket surrounding the face-opening. The lower basin is deeper at the rear than at the front of the lower basin, and the front of the lower basin is lower than the rear of the lower basin. A shampooing cape is attachable to the front of the shampoo bowl.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating, especially styling, hair, comprising: a receptacle (25) containing a product to be applied, said product being contained in the receptacle in a fluid state; two jaws (3, 4) that are movable in relation to each other and can adopt a spread configuration for the insertion of a lock of hair therebetween and a closed configuration for treating the lock of hair, said jaws (3, 4) being movable along the lock of hair in said closed configuration; an application body (23) for applying the cosmetic product, carried by one of said jaws and suitable for coming into contact with the hair in the closed position; and a steam outlet (21) on the other one of said jaws, for exposing the hair engaged in the device to the steam.

Abstract: A heating blower such as a hair dryer includes a generator and a controller both disposed in a housing in which a blowing path is formed. The generator includes at least one of an ion generator for generating an ion, an acid component generator for generating an acid component, and a charged particulate liquid for generating a charged particulate liquid. The controller controls an amount of the component generated by the generator. The controller further performs control such that the amount of the component decreases after a lapse of predetermined time or with a lapse of time from an operation start of the generator. The foregoing structure allows supplying hair with the component in an amount adequate to a dry state of the hair.

Abstract: A method for extraction of a follicular unit from a donor area may be provided. The method may include the steps of positioning a patient in a prone position, injecting a fluid into the dermal layer of skin, evaluating a hair shaft diameter, locating the sebaceous gland, selecting a punch diameter, selecting a punch penetration depth, and extracting the follicular unit from the donor area.

Abstract: A punch for drilling around a follicular unit may be provided. The punch may include an elongated cylindrical tubing having a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen therebetween. The punch may further include a bulging body with an elongated cylindrical portion at a distal end and an about 45 degree sloping conical portion at a proximal end. The punch may further include an elongated handle having a proximal end and a distal end.

Abstract: A forceps for extraction of drilled follicular units may be provided. The forceps may include a pair of elongated separable, flexible and bowed spring biased arms joined at one end and extending into a separate, extended, spaced apart open tips at the other end.

Abstract: A curing device for curing a nail gel includes a body, a motor, at least a vane, and at least a light source assembly. The motor is disposed at the body. The vane is disposed at a shaft of the motor. The light source assembly is disposed at the vane. With the vane driving the light source assembly to rotate, the curing device not only cures the nail gel quickly and evenly but also dissipates heat quickly.

Abstract: A press-type dispensing container that includes an outer case that includes a hollow tube portion and a compressible region; and an inner member including a support portion that is configured to support a personal care product, wherein the inner component is contained within the outer case and is configured to migrate towards the shaft portion when the compressible region of the outer case is compressed by a user is presented.

Abstract: A wearable assembly is disclosed including a decorative ornament having a coupling surface substantially opposite a decorative surface thereof; and a coupling member coupled to the coupling surface. The coupling member is adapted to selectively, removeably couple to a wearable item such that the decorative surface is visible in an assembled configuration of the wearable assembly.

Abstract: A bottle holding system intended for installed use upon a hiking backpack of the type having front shoulder straps coupled to a rear casing wherein gear and supplies are contained. The bottle holding system comprises an inflatable cuff substantially cylindrical in configuration and adapted for positioned attachment to the outer side of the rear casing, the cuff formed having a sealed chamber therein to support its inflation and sized to hold a typically shaped bottle of water or other drinking fluid when inflated. A length of tubing is connected at one end to the cuff chamber and routed upward from the positioned attachment of the cuff along the interior of the rear casing, further extending outwardly from the rear casing in proximity to the shoulder straps. A flexible bulb member mounted on a selected one of the shoulder straps is adapted to receive the other end of the tubing with an air release valve connected in-line there between.

Abstract: The Iqraa front backpack is better than the present backpack in the world because it balances the books and computers on both sides of the body. Making Iqraa better for the spinal cord and backs of children/adults. The Igraa front backpack also has many uses such as, fishing , camping, hunting, biking, car racing, rodeos, kayaking, golf caddy. Iqraa can also be use for uniforms for companies like HomeDepot, Walmart, Starbucks, because of the useful design to hold tools and or information of the company to pass out to potential customers. The Iqraa front backpack is also a flotation device that can hold your computers in the water and say safe.

Abstract: A headband can be used by medical doctors and animal technicians for a safe and efficient hands-free method of transporting filled, capped, medical syringes (without needle) and/or treatment items to treat patients, pastured cattle and livestock, and other pets, reducing risk of injury and stress to both technician and patients/animals, saving time, money, manpower, and medicinal product. The headband generally includes, the main elements—a headband strap to be fastened around the head that has heavy duty elastic gripping sleeves (loops) threaded onto it. Three of the sleeves are moveable along the strap, one is fixed (sewn) in place. These sleeves are used to hold various size syringes tightly to the headband to allow for hands-free work. The fixed sleeve has a seam, making it suitable to hold smaller 1-3 ml syringes.