Abstract: A glove includes: a glove body made of fibers, the glove body being for covering a hand of a wearer; and a coating layer made of a resin or rubber, the coating layer being overlaid at least on a palm region of the outer surface of the glove body, in which a loop yarn is used as a knitting yarn of the glove body, and irregularities arising from the loop yarn are provided on the surface of the coating layer. The ten-point mean roughness (Rz) of the surface of the coating layer is preferably no less than 300 ?m and no greater than 1,200 ?m. The average outer diameter of loops of the loop yarn is preferably no less than 1 mm and no greater than 6 mm. The average distance between loops of the loop yarn is preferably no less than 1 mm and no greater than 10 mm.

Abstract: A garment with a concealed pocket for storing a firearm or personal items therein. The concealment garment includes a garment to be worn on the upper body of a user, such as a shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, or vest. The garment includes a first opening having a vertical slot that provides access to one or more pockets disposed along an interior of the front side of the garment. Each pocket includes a water-proof or water-resistant bladder having interior volume in order to store personal items therein. The bladder is water-proof or water-resistant so as to prevent items stored therein from becoming damaged. The interior volume of each pocket is accessible through a second opening disposed thereon that is recessed from and aligned with the first opening so as to remain concealed. The second opening is closable via a fastener, such as a zipper or hook and loop material.

Abstract: Provided is a clothing as well as a clothing article having a similar structure of the clothing, the clothing comprising a base layer (200) having an inner surface and an outer surface; the inner surface being substantially planar and forming a first fluid passage (400) with human skin (200); the outer surface being farmed as a flow-disturbing face or the outer surface being attached with components having flow-disturbing face; the base layer being provided with at least one through opening (500), through which the first fluid passage being communicated with the flow-disturbing face. The clothing and the clothing article of the present invention is particularly suitable for sports.

Abstract: An integrated eyelid and eyelash attachment for deploying false eyelashes on a user's face. The integrated eyelid and eyelash attachment comprises an eyelid portion defining a molded, half oval body, shaped to substantially correspond to the lower section of a human's upper eyelid and an eyelash portion is attached to and extending from the bottom of the front side of the eyelid portion. Spread across the entire back surface of the eyelid portion is a low tack adhesive coating suitable to enable the integrated eyelid and eyelash attachment to be removably attached to the surface of a wearer's eyelid. In one embodiment, the eyelid portion is constructed of a pliable plastic material, thereby enabling it to contact the eyelid of its wearer across its entire back surface area by conforming to the curvature of their eyelid.

Abstract: A self-adhesive artificial eyelash system attachable to a subject wearer's existing natural eyelashes to modify the appearance of the existing natural eyelashes is disclosed. The system includes an adhesive that passes between the existing natural eyelashes and adheres to surrounding support strips such that the existing natural eyelashes are disposed between upper and lower support strips and the adhered support strips are supported on the existing natural eyelashes. Artificial lash hairs extend from the support strips and thus are supported on the existing natural eyelashes via the adhered support strips. The adherence layer between the support strips may include mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: An adjustment device of the position of a first part with respect to a second part, comprising an adjustment button mounted movable in translation inside a groove provided in the second part, and a blocking part having a locked position in which the blocking part prevents the first part from translating along the groove, and a locked position in which the blocking part enables the first part to translate along the groove, the adjustment button translating along the groove to move the blocking part to the unlocked position and to translate the first part along the groove.

Abstract: Suspension systems for helmet assemblies provide enhanced stability and adjustability for installation in helmets across different platforms. A suspension system may include an upward stabilizing member extending from a support portion of the suspension system and a pivotally attached downward stabilizing member. The pivotal attachment between upward and downward stabilizing members allows the suspension to be appropriately incorporated into helmets that are subject to manufacturing and specification variability, while still providing flexibility for fit adjustments to the suspension system.

Abstract: A waterproof boot (10) is provided that has a waterproof upper (14), having a foot portion (16), a leg portion (20) and an ankle region (18) located between the foot portion (16) and the leg portion (20). A pocket (30) Is provided in the upper (14) at an anterior aspect of the ankle region (IS), An expansion mechanism (24) is provided In the upper (14) and is adapted to allow the upper (14) to expand in the ankle region (18). A selectively removable Insert (32) is also provided that Is adapted to snugly fit within the pocket (30).

Abstract: There is disclosed a ski boot system. One embodiment includes right and left side portions formed by a longitudinal split with a hinged connection therebetween. The open configuration allows placement of an inner liner into the shell. The closed configuration restricts removal of the liner from the shell. A selectively fastenable connector and/or a selectively locking sheath extend between the right and left side portions. The selectively fastenable connector and/or the selectively locking sheath permit selective positioning of the shell between open and closed configurations. The liner of a ski boot includes a wall of material defining inner and outer surfaces. The outer surface defines an exterior having dimensions sized to compressively fit within the shell. The inner surface defines an interior having dimensions sized to receive a foot. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A footwear assembly having an upper that comprises a neoprene sock with a foot portion integrally connected to a leg portion. The foot portion has heel, vamp and under-foot portions. The leg portion has front shin, side wall, and rear calf-side portions. The upper has a unitary, outer, injection molded layer molded directly onto the foot and shin portions of the neoprene sock, while the sidewall and rear calf-side portions remain substantially uncovered by the injection molded layer. The injection molded layer encases the foot portion of the neoprene sock. The injection molded layer on the shin portion defines a shin guard portion having a necked down area integrally connected to the injection molded layer at the vamp portion, wherein the shin guard extends upwardly from the necked-down portion in an outwardly diverging shape away from the vamp.

Abstract: The present invention is footwear having a convex shaped outsole with opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section which provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The present invention is also footwear convex shaped in the longitudinal direction with a split sole having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section that provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The invention further includes footwear having at least one pair of wedges on the outsole which provide footwear having improved arch support. The invention is also footwear with a flexible, elastic, member between the front sole section and the back sole section of the sole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a forefoot cushion (1), in particular for insertion into shoes having heels. The forefoot cushion (1) has a bottom side which can be applied to a shoe and a top side which is positioned opposite the bottom side. The problem addressed by the invention is to improve known forefoot cushions. That problem is solved in that the forefoot cushion (1) has at least one zone (3, 5, 7), each zone (3, 5, 7) being incorporated from the bottom side into the forefoot cushion (1). Moreover, the at least one zone (3, 5, 7) is not visible from the top side of the forefoot cushion (1), so that a flat, not curved surface (9) is achieved in the upper part of the forefoot cushion (1). As a result, one or more metatarsal heads (21) can sink into the zone or zones (3, 5, 7), such that a pressure relief takes place. The invention further relates to a computer program product for quick, simple and individual providing or producing or selecting such a forefoot cushion (1).

Abstract: Sports and/or orthopaedic footwear comprising an insole (10, 10a, 10b), an upper (20) formed by a top-upper part (20a) and a bottom-upper part (20b) joined to the insole (10), and a device (100) for relative articulation of the insole/upper, characterized in that said articulation device comprises: —a first ring (110) which has a first bottom-upper front arm (111) and a second bottom-upper rear arm (112) which are joined to said bottom upper; —a second ring (120) which has an arm (121) adapted to be fixed to the top upper (20a), said second ring having at least two diametrically opposite eyelets (123) extending over a predefined annular section of the circumference of the said ring; —an anti-friction annular body (130) arranged between said first ring (110) and second ring (120); —an outer cover (140) for closing the articulation device, provided with stops (145) projecting outwards in the transverse direction (Y-Y) and designed to be inserted in suitable angular positions inside respective eyelets (123) of t

Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil on the outsoles. In particular, the disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof including an outsole with an external hydrogel film that compositionally includes a crosslinked polymeric network having a plurality of copolymer chains with one or more hard segments physically crosslinked to other hard segments of the copolymer chains, and one or more hydrophilic soft segments covalently bonded to the hard segments. The outsoles can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil on the footwear during wear on unpaved surfaces such as sporting fields. When the outsoles are wetted with water, the outsoles can become more compliant and/or can rapidly uptake and/or expel water, which can prevent soil from adhering to the outsole and/or can assist in shedding soil present on the outsole.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil on the outsoles. In particular, the disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof including an outsole with an external thermoplastic hydrogel film that compositionally includes polyurethane copolymer chains. The outsoles can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil on the footwear during wear on unpaved surfaces such as sporting fields. When the outsoles are wetted with water, the outsoles can become more compliant and/or can rapidly uptake and/or expel water, which can prevent soil from adhering to the outsole and/or can assist in shedding soil present on the outsole.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component.

Abstract: A shoe sole is coupled with an upper to define a foot compartment characterized by a fore-foot portion associable with metatarsals and phalanges, a mid-foot portion associable with the arch, and a hind-foot portion associable with the heel. A flexure plate, underlying the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal-phalangeal joints of a foot when enclosed within the foot compartment, is disposed within the fore-foot portion between the foot compartment and the outer surface of the sole. During bipedal locomotion, the flexure plate deforms in response to the transfer of a wearer's weight from the mid-foot portion through the fore-foot portion, and rebounds in response to the transfer of the wearer's weight off the fore-foot portion. The deforming and rebounding of the flexure plate enables controlled transfer of the wearer's weight from the mid-foot portion sequentially to the little toe, the big toe, and the three middle toes.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a sole system includes a sole member and a protruding member assembly. The sole system provides tactile sensation. Protruding members of the protruding member assembly can translate through holes in the sole member to facilitate tactile sensation. Some embodiments can include an inner member that is configured to accommodate the movement of a protruding member. Other embodiments can include a plurality of recessed portions or nub portions formed along an outwardly facing surface of the sole member.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole coupled to the upper. The sole includes a platform and a lattice. The platform includes an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The lattice extends from the second surface of the platform. The lattice includes a plurality of laths forming a plurality of complete cell units and a plurality of incomplete cell units. Each lath has a longitudinal structure with a longitudinal axis and two ends. Each complete cell unit is defined by a plurality of complete laths and no incomplete laths. Each of the complete laths extends between two vertices of the complete cell unit. Each incomplete cell unit is defined by at least one incomplete lath. Each incomplete lath extends from one vertices and terminates without extending to another vertices.

Abstract: A footwear insole shape is generated by supplying a core reinforced filament having a matrix material impregnating reinforcing strands aligned along the filament, as well as a fill material separately from the core reinforced filament and depositing at least one shell of fill material within an insole shape upon a print bed. The core reinforced filament is deposited to fuse to the fill material within a first reinforcing region formed with respect to the insole shape. A cutter upstream of the nozzle tip cuts the core reinforced filament, and a remainder of the core reinforced filament is deposited to complete the first reinforcing region. A nozzle tip applies pressure to continuously compact the core reinforced filament toward the insole shape as the core reinforced filament is fused to the fill material.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper, a sole, and a removable cleat member. The sole may include at least one base member disposed in the sole, the base member including a fastener receiving portion, the fastener receiving portion may include at least one female thread. The cleat member may include a cleat body having a ground-engaging end and an opposite fastening end. A fastening portion is configured to extend from the fastening end of the cleat body. The fastening portion may engage with the fastener receiving portion of the base member, the fastening portion including a post and the thread including a draft angle. The thread of the cleat member may be configured to engage with the female thread of the base member.

Abstract: A belt buckle includes a buckle plate having a front side, a back side, a belt tongue, a belt pin extending outwardly from the back side, a pair of confronting dog ears extending outwardly from the front side, and a pair of spring tabs. The belt buckle further includes a wallet container having a pair of slots extending through a side end and a pair of apertures formed through a back of the wallet container. The wallet container is removably attached to the front side of the buckle plate with the spring tabs cooperatively engaged with the slots and the dog ears cooperatively engaged with the apertures.

Abstract: A wristband assembly for supporting a device on a wrist, the wristband assembly comprising: a wristband; fastening means to releasably secure the device to the wristband; and at least one distal forearm engaging portion to mount the fastening means over an inner wrist bone of the wrist, whereby the fastening means is configured to mount the device to the wristband and onto the side of the wrist.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to methods used to facilitate the assembly of chain-links. In particular, the disclosure relates to using a coupling mechanism comprising at least one coupling pin and at least one coupling socket to form a chain element in various ornamental and decorative forms. Accordingly, the coupling socket of a chain-link element is configured to accommodate a pin-head associated with the coupling pin in a pin-bed associated with the coupling socket. Furthermore, the coupling mechanism comprising a locking mechanism configured to fasten the pin-head into its associated pin-bed. Thus, the disclosed coupling mechanism provides an alternative to using soldering technique in the chain making field, enabling to assemble chain-link elements, especially of jewelry chains, which are typically made of precious metals, mainly gold and silver.

Abstract: Devices and systems are disclosed which allow a user easier transfer from a seated position into a standing position, particularly those that are adapted to be usable as conventional canes and crutches when not employed for rising from a seat. Seated positions in which the present devices are applicable include at least seated positions in a car, on a commode, and in a bed.

Abstract: A foldable parasol having a top surface with a plurality of rigid surfaces, each having at least one solar cell fixed thereto, and at least one mechanical hinge disposed between each adjacent two rigid surfaces, for allowing folding one rigid surface in relation to the other, the at least one mechanical hinge comprising an electrical conductor, for electrically conducting between poles of solar cells of the adjacent rigid surfaces, thereby electrical conduction between solar cells of different rigid surfaces is applied through mechanical hinges, being durable to folding.

Abstract: A portable beach umbrella anchoring system and method are disclosed. The umbrella anchoring system includes a support frame system that includes central tube for receiving an umbrella shaft. The support frame system comprises a frame network that includes leg assemblies for penetrating and securing to a ground surface, so that a beach umbrella may firmly stand in sand, grass or soil in an upright or angled configuration with relatively little effort and no need for tools. The umbrella anchoring system includes an integrated folding table top system, which has storage compartments for supporting and storing food, drinks, keys, wallets and other accessories. The umbrella anchoring system also includes a canopy tethering system for securing the upper portion of an umbrella canopy to the ground which, among other things, may be particularly useful in the case of high winds.

Abstract: An accessory bag includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall. The wall is made of flexible material. A pair of side walls extends between the front wall and back wall. A first pair of connection rails extends along the front wall. A second pair of connection rails extends along the back wall. A connection handle includes a first end and a second end. A first connector on the first end is configured to cooperate with the first pair of pair of connection rails. A second connector on the second end is configured to cooperate with the second pair of connection rails. In addition, the connection handle includes a handle.

Abstract: A bag for a mobile device user according to the present invention comprises a body having a front side, a back side, lateral sides, a top side, and a bottom side; a support board being placed on the front side; a first multi-position fixing unit being pivotally provided to the lateral sides or the front side; a second multi-position fixing unit being provided to both sides, a bottom side, or an outer side of the support board, and being pivotally combined with the support board; and a support arm in which one end of the support arm is pivotally combined with the first multi-position fixing unit, while the other end of the support arm is pivotally combined with the second multi-position fixing unit, wherein a position of the second multi-position fixing unit is adjusted by a rotational movement of the first multi-position fixing unit, and a tilting angle of the support board is adjusted by a rotational movement of the second multi-position fixing unit.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a protective cover for a mobile display device including a housing, a backplane, a liner, and a lip. The housing includes an outer portion and an inner portion, where the outer portion of the housing has a rectangular frame structure to provide a protective shell along an outer edge of the mobile display device, and where the inner portion receives and secures the mobile display device. The backplane is comprised of a rigid material and is coupled to a backside of the housing and provides a protective shell along a back side of the mobile display device. The liner has a corrugated soft rubber or polymer construction including a successive pattern of protrusions separated by a distance and is coupled to the inner portion of the housing. The lip is coupled to a front side of the housing to retain the mobile display device within the housing.

Abstract: A device capable of retaining a portable electronic component includes a frame having a rear surface with a circular depressed region. A handle coupled to a handle retainer is movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions. The device includes a circular plate residing within the depressed region of the frame, the circular plate having an opening and a recessed handle receiving well having a depth capable of housing at least a portion of the handle in its retracted position. A rotatable handle retainer is seated within the opening of the circular plate to be retained between the circular plate and the rear surface of the frame in a plurality of rotational positions.

Abstract: The holster includes a solid basically flat rectilinear shape. In one embodiment, a horizontal slot through the thickness of the base receives a strap that is wrapped around the portable device, while a second strap, vertically oriented, is fixed in a keyway in the bottom of the base and threaded though a vertical slot in the thickness of the base and is brought upward over the horizontal strap. In a second embodiment a pair of horizontal straps are set in keyways and are wrapped around a portion of the portable device, holding it in place. All straps having a webbing having one side covered by the hook portion of a hook and loop fastening system and the other side covered by the loop elements of a hook and loop fastening system, allowing opposite sides, or faces, of any single strap to be fastened to itself.

Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.

Abstract: A suitcase with charging function, comprising: a suitcase body; rollers disposed at the bottom of the suitcase body; current generating devices disposed on rollers; a PCB, connected to the current generating device; a rechargeable battery, connected to PCB. Wherein the current generating device comprises: a roller bracket, fixed to the bottom of the suitcase body and connected to the roller through a roller shaft; a power generator fixing plate, fixed on the roller bracket and having a generator PCB and power lines; a power generator, fixed on the power generator fixing plate and connected to the generator PCB. There is a first gear on the roller connected to the roller shaft, and a second gear on the shaft of the power generator, and the second gear is engaged with the first gear directly or through transmission gears. The rechargeable battery has a built-in circuit board and at least one output port.

Abstract: The portable salon system is a salon system which is able to be quickly and efficiently set up in the residence of a hairstylist or a client of a hairstylist. The portable salon system includes a hydraulic chair, a sink base cabinet and a workstation which are positioned on a personal floor space designated area for the hairstylist to perform their trade. A shampoo sink is mounted onto the sink base cabinet to allow the hairstylist to wash and prepare a client's hair for the styling procedure. The client positions themselves in the hydraulic chair to allow the hairstylist to maneuver around as well as raise and lower the client in order to comfortably manipulate the client's hair. The workstation provides storage as well as a surface for hair care products to be placed between uses or stored when the hair styling procedure is complete.

Abstract: A cosmetic glove is described for applying fluid to a user's hair, scalp or skin. By employing an array of cylindrical protrusions on each glove finger, to increase the gloves surface area and fluid adhesion, the glove prevents treatment or styling products from leaving the area of treatment.

Abstract: A filing device that allows an animal to have its nails trimmed without human interaction or interference. The filing device includes a casing, a rod, a wall, housing, cap, motor, motor cover and power source. The rod is concentrically nested within the casing and covered in a grit material. The casing has a cutout on its bottom or top surface that allows the rod to be exposed. The rod is powered by a motor and when the power is turned on it causes the rod to rotate. An animal may mount itself on the casing of the filing device. When the motor is turned on it vibrates the device which causes the quick within the animal's vein to retract. As the animal sits on the casing its nails are exposed to the rotating rod which causes the nails to be filed.

Abstract: According to a refillable cosmetic container of the present invention, an inner assembly 20 keeping a substance can be simply separated from an outer assembly 10 by operating a button.

Abstract: Provided is a sprayer which can be used as a cosmetic mist device and an inhaler and includes a tank of a large capacity enough to dispense mist with a sufficient remaining amount of liquid when the sprayer is used heavily. The sprayer includes: an air pump 14; a motor 15; a battery 16; a mist nozzle 12; a tank 13; and a vertically long cylindrical main body case 1 for housing these respective devices. A mist opening 3 is open in an upper portion of a front wall 1a of the main body case 1 and the mist nozzle 12 is disposed on an inner side of the mist opening 3. An inside of the main body case 1 is divided into a front chamber 1A and a back chamber 1B by a division wall 23 and the tank 13 is housed in the front chamber 1A. The air pump 14, the motor 15, and an electrical component section 17 including the battery 16 are disposed in the mentioned order in the back chamber 1B.

Abstract: Provided is an airless compact container. The airless compact container blocks air from flowing into a refill container through a pumping member and thus prevents contents from being corrupted by inserting the refill container provided with the pumping member into one side of a middle case and then allowing contents to be discharged to the upper surface of a content outlet part through the pumping operation of the pumping member when a user pressurizes the lower end portion of the refill container.

Abstract: A container for packaging and dispensing of a solid cosmetic or care product. The container comprises a hollow base and a cap for holding the solid product. The cap is rotatably mounted on the hollow base of the container to present the solid product to a surface of application including skin, face, lip, eyelashes, hair, nail etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging container with a smearing component, which includes a container body, a smearing component, a sealing cap and a buckle. The sealing cap engages with the container body and the container body is entirely sealed by the sealing cap. The smearing component is rotatably arranged around an opening end of the container body. A part of the buckle plug is fixed on the container body, the other part thereof matches with an end of the smearing component, and the smearing component is positioned in an axial direction by the buckle plug and the container body. The advantages of the packaging container can be achieved by the smearing component being arranged on a rolling rod of the liquid outlet of the container body and the smearing component being positioned on the container body in the axial direction by means of the buckle plug.

Abstract: It is a principal object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive yet effective disposable ear protector which will stay fixed in place until comfortably and easily removed and will protect the ear from moisture, where the ear protector is held in place against the face and side of the head by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive placed so that the protector is attached to the skin surrounding the ear on all sides, by cupping the ear, the protector shields the ear from moisture at all angles.

Abstract: A beverage support assembly is provided for safely supporting bottles within a vehicle in a suspended state from an external support. The assembly has a support means and an attachment means such as a hook. The assembly can be utilized for holding a bottle from a location within a vehicle, thereby preventing the bottle from moving around to unwanted locations within the vehicle. The assembly accommodates beverage bottles of various sizes with a unique adjustable design, and includes space for printed logos or additional advertising.

Abstract: A method of creating a shear across a fastener for a tool collet being attached to a hand tool includes providing a tool collet having a collet body with a peripheral body surface and a collet through opening where the collet body is divided into a first body component and a second body component attachable to each other and where one of the first body component and the second body component has a first radial through aperture extending from the peripheral body surface to the collet through opening, providing a setscrew within the first radial through aperture, inserting a hand tool into the collet through opening, securing the first body component to the second body component , and tightening the setscrew against the hand tool sufficient to cause the first body component and the second body component to slide in opposite directions transversely to the portion of the hand tool.

Abstract: A retractable strap system includes a retractor assembly and a strap. The retractor assembly includes a base plate, a retractor housing, and a center spindle. The retractor housing extends from the base plate and defines a housing cavity therein. The center spindle is rotatably located within the housing cavity of the retractor housing. The strap is partially disposed within the housing cavity of the retractor housing and is operably coupled to the center spindle. The strap is extendable from and retractable within the retractor housing.

Abstract: A ported brush applicator includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, the applicator base cap including a cap section having a cap opening sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, the applicator base mesa having a one tapered through hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the tapered through hole.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising: a handle; a head; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted to and extending from a front surface of the head; a printed circuit board located within the head, the printed circuit board having a front surface and a rear surface; a pressure sensor operably coupled to a front surface of the printed circuit board, wherein pressure applied to the plurality of tooth cleaning elements is transmitted to the pressure sensor; and a light source attached to a rear surface of the printed circuit board, wherein the light source is illuminated upon the pressure sensor being subjected to a pressure that exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A toothbrush with a brush end, a floss end with a locking device, and a handle with a hollow interior. Within the hollow interior is at least one sleeve, at least one rod configured to matingly engage the at least one bearing sleeve, wherein floss is wrapped around the at least one bearing sleeve, and a floss channel configured to guide the floss from the at least one bearing sleeve to the floss end, wherein the locking device is configured to hold the dental floss across the floss end, and wherein the brush end and the floss end are in communication with the handle.