Patents Issued in October 27, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160309790
    Abstract: A decorative sports-themed garment is disclosed. The garment includes a surface of the garment a decorative raised pattern upon the surface configured to appear like stitches on a baseball, the decorative raised pattern configured as an hourglass shape upon the surface of the garment. The hourglass shape includes a first wide section corresponding to a hip portion of the garment, a second wide section corresponding to an arm portion of the garment, and a narrow section corresponding to a midriff portion of the garment. The decorative raised pattern can be on a front or a rear surface of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Marvin Hicks
  • Publication number: 20160309791
    Abstract: An undergarment including a first portion arranged to contact a rear side of a person, the first portion including a first top edge, a first bottom edge separated from the first top edge by a first length, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge, a second portion arranged to contact a front side of the person, the second portion including a third lateral edge secured to the first lateral edge of the first portion, a fourth lateral edge releasably securable to the second lateral edge of the first portion via a first attachment means, a second top edge, a second bottom edge releasably securable to the first bottom edge via a second attachment means, the second bottom edge separated from the second top edge by a second length where the second length is longer than the first length and the first length is at least half of the second length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Mukesh Nangia
  • Publication number: 20160309792
    Abstract: Underwear having a concealed pocket for securely and safely holding valuables and other items therein and including underwear for males having improved design for health and comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Annelise ADRIAANSEN, Christopher HIGGINS
  • Publication number: 20160309793
    Abstract: The present invention provides a golf socks applied with an elastic member for pressing toes for swing practice or game of the golf wherein the golf socks makes it possible to sense a support point of the foot by using an elastic member for pressing the toes including at least great toe, and aids the golfer to grasp the axis by applying a force to the recognized point of the foot so that the center of the weight can be naturally moved at the time of golf swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Seung Gwon NOH, Seung Taek NOH
  • Publication number: 20160309794
    Abstract: A sole pad and a sock that includes a sole pad where the sole pad can include one or more toe enclosures, one or more ball of a foot enclosures, one or more inner arch enclosures, one or more outer upper arch enclosures, one or more outer lower arch enclosures, and one or more heel enclosures. The socks can include a leg section with a sock opening leading to a sock interior; an upper sock section; a lower treading section, where the lower treading section includes a pocket formed from at least a first upper ply and an at least second lower ply; where the sole pad can be placed into the pocket of the lower treading section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Yulena Nasser
  • BRA
    Publication number: 20160309795
    Abstract: A sport motion control bra having a pair of partial cups which locate, support and shape the lower periphery of the breasts of a user so as to effectively restrict the motion of the breasts relative to the body of a user during sporting activities and one or more side straps which connect to wings extending from each cup so as to, in use, support and locate the sides of the cups. A sport impact protection and motion control bra including a pair of cups dimensioned to encompass the majority of the breasts of a user. The cups are configured to effectively transfer local impact force through the cup to be dissipated through the bra and surrounding breast tissue and restrict motion of the breasts relative to the body of a user. The lower edge of each cup may include an inflexion section extending between the torso and breast sections of the bra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Heughan SHEARER
  • Publication number: 20160309796
    Abstract: An improved strapless bra having the capabilities of desired tightness that is resealable and reusable and not limited to set back closure hooks. The adjustable band replaces the typical hooks for fastening material of opposing pieces of fabric one with hook closure and one with loop closure that interlock when pressed together used to fasten bra. It enables users to adjust and fasten their band as tight as desired in order for it to stay secure and in its intended position to ensure support no matter what activity they are engaging in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Carly DeCotiis
  • Publication number: 20160309797
    Abstract: A bustier garment may have first and second support structures that are housed within a housing. The first and second support structures may be positioned within the housing such that each of the respective support structures correspond to a position between a center and a bottom of a wearer's first and second respective breasts when the bustier garment is worn by a wearer. In one embodiment, the bustier garment may include first and second support structures that are positioned and oriented within a housing such that the respective first and second support structures are substantially perpendicular to a vertical midline of the garment and/or substantially parallel to a lower edge of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Bree McKeen
  • Publication number: 20160309798
    Abstract: A sleeveless garment or undergarment has elasticized sleeves affixed to arm openings of the sleeveless garment or undergarment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Margo Marie Zatkovich
  • Publication number: 20160309799
    Abstract: This invention is an all natural fabric robe for yoga practitioners to use to meditate in and to comfort oneself and provide warmth during the final part of the yoga practice of ?av?sana. It has a front, rear and back body with a snug, stand-up collar, an arrow shaped hood, asymmetrical bell-shaped sleeves, a fabric flap, 7 circular-like designs and 7 series of 3-lined phrases. ‘The wearer’ can only put the robe on and take it off by stepping into and out of the garment through a vertical mid-body zipper opening. There are two 180 degrees horizontal demarcated seam lines across the front of the garment—one across the breastplate area of the robe and the other across the groin area of the robe. The fabric flap fastens on the inside to expose the feet and fastens on the outside to cover the feet. The seven circular designs on the robe are placed and colored to represent the 7 main chakra centers on the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Nysheva-Starr
  • Publication number: 20160309800
    Abstract: A garment presently disclosed contains a substantially tubular body portion defining an opening configured to accommodate human toes, and a movable cover portion extending beyond the opening, wherein the movable cover portion comprises a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a first edge, a second edge disposed substantially perpendicular to the first edge, and a third edge disposed substantially parallel the second edge, wherein the second edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the substantially tubular body portion, wherein the third edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the substantially tubular body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Abbie Marie Boudreau
  • Publication number: 20160309801
    Abstract: A telemetrically enhanced article of clothing comprises a fabric layer having an inside surface and an outside surface. A sensor is attached to the inside surface of the fabric layer such that when the article of clothing is worn by the user, the sensor is in contact with the user's skin. An electrically conductive trace may extend along the fabric layer and may be electrically connected at a first end to the sensor. A retaining ring may be adhered to the fabric layer near a second end of the electrically conductive trace. The retaining ring is capable of receiving a telemetry device and forming a compression connection between the perimeter of the telemetry device and the retaining ring such that when the telemetry device is received in the retaining ring, the second end of the electrically conductive trace is in electrical contact with the telemetry device. The telemetry device may store, process, or transmit physiological and/or other data collected by a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew D. Nordstrom
  • Publication number: 20160309802
    Abstract: An evacuation, rescue, and survival vest device is described. The vest is configured with hexagonal or honey-comb-shaped compartments having multiple access points across the surface area of the vest. The vest device is a garment composed of a lightweight, buoyant, reflective material. At least one light is disposed near the top of the vest to illuminate the wearer making him or her more visible, as well as to illuminate the wearer's sight at night. Compartments disclosed on the interior of the garment are also available. Rear compartments disposed on the back of the garment provide for the storage of water, hydration equipment, and rations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Mark T. Standard
  • Publication number: 20160309803
    Abstract: A disposable cover for breast feeding enables mothers to breast feed on the go. An inexpensive disposable cover is provided in vending machines at shopping malls, department stores, and toy stores, to protect the mother's privacy during breast feeding. The cover is preferably manufactured from a material which is breathable, cool, comfortable, and disposable. Distribution of the cover promotes breast feeding and encourages healthy nourishment for babies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Jessica Houskeeper
  • Publication number: 20160309804
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying an animal is provided herein. The apparatus has a wearable garment having at least a first connector element and a second connector element attached thereto and a pouch having at least a third connector element and a fourth connector element attached to a first and a second support portion, each of the third and the fourth connector elements configured for releasable connection to the first and second connector elements of the garment. The pouch has an internal pocket and a bottom aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Paulette Cohen
  • Publication number: 20160309805
    Abstract: A garment is disclosed. The garment includes a body portion and at least one sleeve. The at least one sleeve includes at least one seam connecting opposing longitudinal edges of the sleeve. The at least one seam is not located on an underside of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Sebastian Emil Haller
  • Publication number: 20160309806
    Abstract: An athletic compression shirt suited for athletic performance, in particular in relation to football or rugby. The compression shirt includes a first grip-enhancing hole and a second grip-enhancing hole that increase a user's ability to grip and retain a cradled ball. The compression shirt includes a body and a sleeve. The first grip-enhancing hole traverses into the sleeve, adjacent to a bicep portion of the sleeve. The first grip-enhancing hole exposes the bicep region of the user to allow for a skin to leather connection. Similarly, the second grip-enhancing hole traverses into the sleeve, adjacent to an anterior forearm portion of the sleeve. The second grip-enhancing hole exposes the forearm region of the user to allow for a second skin to leather connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Malachi Israel McGee
  • Publication number: 20160309807
    Abstract: Protective gear for protecting individuals from impact forces by transferring axial forces into tangential forces directed away from the individual. The protective apparatus includes a first plate assembly including a first end and a second end; a second plate assembly including a first end and a second end; a load-bearing hinge connecting the first end of the first plate assembly to the first end of the second plate assembly; a first toothed plate attached to the second end of the first plate assembly; and a second toothed plate attached to the second end of the second plate assembly. The load-bearing hinge and the toothed plates tangentially distribute impact forces between the plate assemblies and around, rather than axially toward, the body or object being protected. The apparatus may further include sensors and electronics for detecting a physical property of the protective apparatus, and transmitting signals to a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Kaydon A. Stanzione
  • Publication number: 20160309808
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for the reduction of head or neck trauma in a living being by mitigating the acceleration experienced by the head, relative to the torso, during a change in motion; for example, creating a neck support that provides improved extension, compression, rotation, and bending properties to the neck in order to control the acceleration experienced by the head. The apparatus can be configured to create a neck support in which acceleration of the head, relative to the torso, is reduced with minimal structure, discomfort, and other potential downsides to a user of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew W. Armour, Philbin McCleary, Brady White
  • Publication number: 20160309809
    Abstract: A sports training device that includes a hollow device body with interior walls defining a central access opening for receiving a user's hand and arm. An instant device includes generally cylindrical energy absorbent core, an exterior covering to protect the core, an internal tubular sleeve for lining the central access opening, and an internal handle for manual grasping. An instant device has outwardly facing elbow and hand protrusions for protecting the elbow and hand. An internal handle is located in the distal portion of the central access opening. An interior sleeve is open at the distal end, allowing the user to access the internal handle. The distal end of an instant device body includes an aperture permitting a user to grasp objects without removing an instant device body. A sports training device is usable in a broad spectrum of physical activities, including contact sports, martial arts, basketball, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: FADER LLC
    Inventors: Austin T. Morgan, Arnoldo O. Gomez, III
  • Publication number: 20160309810
    Abstract: A flexible protective sleeve for cultivation of resinous plants, including a wristband and a tab projecting from the wristband. The sleeve has an inner layer and an outer layer, with an absorbent material layer between the outer layer and the inner layer, a moisture barrier between the absorbent material layer and the inner layer, a stabilizer for engaging a finger, the stabilizer fixed to the tab, and an abrasive area on the outer layer, for wiping residue from implements. A releasable contact fastener enables closing of the wristband over the wrist of the user when the sleeve is placed over the back of the hand and the wristband encircles the wrist of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Sarah Irene Jones
  • Publication number: 20160309811
    Abstract: An upper body garment has a first access seam spanning a first sleeve of the garment on an underside from a cuff to an arm pit and spanning a body of the garment from the arm pit to a lower hem. The first access seam can be secured by magnets or other fasteners located intermittently along the sleeve and body which are easily opened for access to treatment areas. Furthermore, when the magnets are opened, the first access seam opens completely on one side of a patient body to peel away over IV needles and other connections for removal using a neck opening and a second sleeve. When the garment (or a new garment) is put back on by the patient through the neck and second sleeve, the first sleeve can be re-secured over connections to the body by rejoining opposing magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Alice Wai Yee Tong
  • Publication number: 20160309812
    Abstract: A jacket (1) having a hood (4.1 and 4.2) which has a hood opening and having a zipper which begins at the lower end of the jacket front side (1.1 and 1.2) and which has two opposing strips (rows) (3.1 and 3.2) of zipper coupling members, which begin at the lower end in the two sections (I; II) along the coupling member rows (3.1 and 3.2) centrally in its longitudinal direction, and in that the strips (rows) (3.1 and 3.2) of zipper coupling members extend continuously and centrally over the entire jacket front side and jacket rear side along the edges of the hood (4.1; 4.2) bordering the hood opening up to the jacket rear side (2.1 and 2.2) and end at the lower end of the jacket rear side, and in that the strips (rows) (3.1; 3.2) are associated with another zipper slider (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Bolko Boris Otto Scheid
  • Publication number: 20160309813
    Abstract: Manufacturing these gloves maybe face some technical issues. first one is about the advantage of the texture to having the proper texture that has a special specificity color that similar to different human skins colors and different hands'sizes, on the other hand this texture should be elastic and smooth. Second abstract, to get non combustible texture, doesn't absorb the weather high temperature. Third abstract, these gloves can manufacture in many design constructively on the ornament, the embellishment, and the garnish to make the glove itself seems to be in different design which is compatible with one another woman's choice. the Ladies' gloves have to match the modern life of the purchaser; the texture of the gloves has to be attractive and eye-catching and make them strike for the buyers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Rana Abdel Razak Tarabishi
  • Publication number: 20160309814
    Abstract: Provided is a glove that does not hinder the motion of the wrist. The glove includes a glove body having five finger parts, a palm part, and a back part; and a band configured to be wound in the width direction of a hand and placed on the back part to be fixed. When the hand is inserted into the glove body and the band is fixed, the center portion of the end edge of the back part on the wrist side is located more on the finger side than a boundary between the wrist and the back of the hand, and the center portion of the end edge of the band on the wrist side is located more on the finger side than the boundary between the wrist and the back of the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Shuhei Muramoto
  • Publication number: 20160309815
    Abstract: An ambidextrous or hand-specific glove including a wrist region, a palm region, and a digit region. The glove may be fabricated of nitrile rubber that is free of or essentially free of zinc, sulfur and accelerators to reduce allergic reactions in populations required to frequently wear protective gloves. A band region that partially or fully encircles a user's finger knuckles may be provided for easier finger bending. Texturing may be provided on glove surfaces that are used to grip articles. The tip regions on the front surface of the index and middle finger regions may be un-textured or smooth to enable a user to take a patient's pulse. These tip regions may be of reduced diameter and circumference so as to pull the glove material tightly around the tips of the user's finger so that even a faint pulse in a patient may be detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: James L. Hull
  • Publication number: 20160309816
    Abstract: A mitten design adapted to assume two configurations. In the first configuration, the mitten fits over the entire hand, fingers and thumb. In a second configuration, an outer palm portion of the mitten flips over onto a back portion of the mitten exposing portions of the fingers and thumb. When flipped over the outer palm portion lies neatly and generally flat over the back portion and is configured to be secured there without the use of hook and loop fasteners or any other fastening structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Kathryn Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160309817
    Abstract: A garment having an anthropomorphic figure formed thereon with first and second design elements and an attachment area composed of one of a hook material and loop material. The garment also includes an appliqué having the other of the hook material and loop material on at least a portion of the rear surface. The shape of the attachment area defines the first design element and the shape of the appliqué defines the second design element. The other of the hook material and the loop material on the appliqué is removably attachable to the one of the hook material and the loop material of the attachment area to form a complementary hook and loop fastener. The appliqué is sized to be smaller than the attachment area such that a portion of the attachment area is visible when the appliqué is in an attached position on the attachment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Hoang
  • Publication number: 20160309818
    Abstract: Flexible LED light arrays particularly suitable for use in clothing and other articles are disclosed. The light arrays are disposed on flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs). The flexible PCBs include substantially sinusoidal metal contact traces, along which the LEDs are attached at an angle preselected to minimize stresses in the expected directions of bending. The flexible PCBs may have control electronics provided on separate, attachable control boards, which may be either flexible or rigid. The flexible LED light arrays may also be arranged in master-slave configurations with a number of arrays, in which one master control array or board is attached to a number of slave arrays and handles external communication for the slave arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Anders Kristofer Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160309819
    Abstract: Various embodiment of a body-top garment for removably housing a tube assembly is disclosed. The tube assembly has a first end that connects to a mouthpiece, and a second end connects to various types of devices. The body-top garment has an elongated pouch with a zipper opening for easy access to the tube assembly. The elongated pouch has a first opening and a second opening to pass at least part of the tube assembly outside the body-top garment. Optionally, the body-top garment has pocket with a horizontal opening to hold the various type of devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Mile High Hoodie LLC
    Inventors: Elvis Edwards, Marietta Cantu, Chad J. Cantu
  • Publication number: 20160309820
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to fastening systems. Specifically, this invention relates to a various embodiments of a fastening system that either attaches to existing buttons or attaches directly to an article of clothing. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the fastening system has a first portion that attaches to a buttonhole or a first part of the article and a second portion that attaches to a button or second part of the article. The first portion and second portion detachably attach to each other by means of a twist-lock, magnetic mechanism, or some other attachment mechanism. Alternatively, the fastening system can be built directly into an article without augmenting an existing button and buttonhole fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Edward Bolen
  • Publication number: 20160309821
    Abstract: A method for eliminating baldness and recreating the hairline of a natural-looking low cut hair style, by adhering short fragments of hair onto the scalp with an adhesive. The method includes drawing a desired hairline shape on the scalp (if needed), applying an adhesive to the desired areas using the drawn hairline, and sprinkling the hair fragments onto the adhesive, such that the hair fragments are affixed onto the scalp. Various tools may be used to help draw the hairline and to shape the hairline afterwards. The hair fragments can be removed using a removal agent that dissolves the adhesive. The method is relatively simple once learned, easy to apply, and creates immediate results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Ryan KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20160309822
    Abstract: A fully fashion knitwear made by using a method for generation of contour fit three-dimensional (3D) fully fashion knitwear pattern based on 3D body data of an individual. The method comprises the following steps: digitizing an individual to create a 3D body data cloud; automatically recognizing body landmarks; extracting the body measurements; calculating the garment pattern block of the digitized surface of the individual according to the extracted body measurements including geodesic (minimal distance) measurements; transforming the garment block to 3D weft knitwear pattern by introducing horizontal and/or vertical darts; and translating the modified knitwear pattern to knitting diagrams and/or instructions, which can then be transferred manually to knitwear CAD system to control the automatic knitting machine to knit the required knitwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Keng Po Roger Ng, Tin-yee Clement Lo, Chun Ting Cheung, Ting Man Lam, Jinyun Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160309823
    Abstract: A fully fashion knitted outer covering made by using a method for generation of contour fit 3D fully fashion knitted outer covering pattern based on 3D exterior data of an object. The method comprises the following steps: digitizing an individual to create a 3D object data cloud; automatically and/or manually recognizing object's exterior landmarks; extracting the object's exterior measurements; calculating the outer covering pattern block of the digitized surface of the object according to the extracted object's exterior measurements including geodesic measurements; transforming the outer covering block to 3D weft knitted outer covering pattern by introducing horizontal and/or vertical darts; and translating the modified knitted outer covering pattern to knitting diagrams and/or instructions, which can then be transferred to knitwear CAD system to control the automatic knitting machine to knit the required knitted outer covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Keng Po Roger Ng, Tin-yee Clement Lo, Chun Ting Cheung, Ting Man Lam, Jinyun Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160309824
    Abstract: The present process concerns protective devices for the users of water gym activity, from water and chemical products used in swimming pools, with special reference to the head and hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: SANDRA ULIAN, CHRISTIANA PANTANO
  • Publication number: 20160309825
    Abstract: A sun protective headwear system is provided. The sun protective headwear system may include a headwear having a body and brim portion with a novel sun protective inner lining. The inner lining may incorporate recycled water bottles to achieve advantageous sun protective properties. A closure mechanism may be provided along a rear body portion, near a tensive brim seam joining the brim portion to the body portion, so that in a closed condition the closure mechanism maintains the shape of the headwear while adjusting its fitting so as to be suitable across a wide range of head sizes. The sun protective headwear system may also include a packable pouch dimensioned and adapted to be crushably folded when the packable pouch houses the headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Roni McGUFFOG
  • Publication number: 20160309826
    Abstract: A helmet light bar coupleable to a helmet includes a housing, a plurality of light-emitting modules associated with the housing, and a controller adapted to active one or more of the plurality of light-emitting modules responsive to either or both of a signal indicative of activation of emergency lights on a motor vehicle and a signal indicative of a level of intensity of deceleration of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: RC ANDERSON, KENNETH J. LONG
  • Publication number: 20160309827
    Abstract: A protective helmet is disclosed comprising a protective shell, a visor, two rearward-mounted imagers, a display, and a processing system. The protective shell has an opening in front that is selectively covered by the visor and is configured to fit about the head of a user. The two imagers are mounted in substantially fixed positions on the rear of the protective shell so as to collectively provide a view of greater than 180 degrees about the rear of the protective shell. The processing system is operably associated with the two imagers and the at least one display, which displays real-time video from at least the left-most of the two imagers, as well as real-time video from the right-most imager or navigation, positioning, audio entertainment, or telephone call information. The helmet may further include a multi-level proximity alert system, an impact emergency alert system, and rechargeable power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Ambrose Jerel Dodson
  • Publication number: 20160309828
    Abstract: Protective gear includes an outer shell layer connected to a middle shell layer through an outer energy and impact transformer layer. The middle shell layer is connected to an inner shell layer through an inner energy and impact transformer layer. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers flexibly connect the shell layers to absorb impact forces, rotational forces, shear forces, etc., and allow the various shell layers to move and slide relative to the other shell layers. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers may be constructed using gels, fluids, electro-rheological elements, magneto-rheological elements, etc. The protective gear may be formed as helmets or body protection for various activities and protect users from not only impact and penetrative forces, but rotational and shear forces as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Brainguard Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Knight
  • Publication number: 20160309829
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: James Molyneux, Jordan M. Rice, Aaron B. Weast, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan B. Knight, Martine W. Stillman, Dane R. Weitmann
  • Publication number: 20160309830
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a dynamic support system that controls arrays of tiles in the upper of the footwear to adjust the level of support provided in different regions of the upper. Sensors in the sole of the footwear, in the upper of the footwear and/or in an article worn by the wearer of the footwear measure the level of stress or other characteristics and provide input to one or more microprocessors that control motors located in the sole or in the upper of the footwear. When the motors are activated, they may compress or loosen arrays of tiles to adjust the stiffness of the upper in one or more regions of the upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Rushbrook, Tiffany A. Beers, Nathan T. Gilbreath
  • Publication number: 20160309831
    Abstract: A protective cover for an article of footwear can include a first portion covering the top and sides of the footwear and a second portion covering the back of the footwear. The first portion can include locations to receive at least part of a connecting mechanism, and the second portion of the cover can be connected to the first portion of the cover by the connecting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Fi-Ber Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Fischer, Michael Seibert, Cullen W. Hays
  • Publication number: 20160309832
    Abstract: A shoe cover for protecting a user's footwear. The shoe cover includes a body that resembles a shoe and that is configured to partially enclose a shoe therein. The shoe cover includes a toe portion, a heel portion, and an ankle opening. The ankle opening includes an elastic band therearound for securement around the user's ankle so as to protect the upper end of the shoe. The shoe cover includes a partially open sole, wherein a front portion of the sole is closed and the heel portion of the sole is open. The heel portion further includes an elastic band therearound for securement to the lower portion of the user's shoe. Additionally, a pair of mating fasteners is provided on opposing sides of the sole for further securing the shoe cover in position over the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Gregory Weaver
  • Publication number: 20160309833
    Abstract: An extendable heel for adjusting the height of a heel. The extendable heel includes a heel body and one or more heel portions that are moveable between an extend position and a retracted position. In a retracted position, the heel portions are housed within the heel body and in an extended position, the heel portions are positioned below the heel body. A locking mechanism is operably connected to the heel portions and controls the height and position of the heel portions. The locking mechanism can receive a key that allows a user to control the position of the heel portions. In one use, the turning of the key in a first direction causes a cylinder to rotate, which allows the heel portions to freely move into the extended position. The key can be turned in the opposing direction to secure the heel portion in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Christina Beaufort
  • Publication number: 20160309834
    Abstract: Described are shoes for ball sports including an upper having an outer surface. An actuator is configured to change at least one surface property of a portion of the outer surface of the upper, and a sensor is configured to be sensitive to movements of the shoe. A processing unit is connected to the actuator and the sensor and configured to process sensor data retrieved from the sensor and to cause the actuator to change the at least one surface property of the portion of the outer surface of the upper if a predetermined event is detected in the sensor data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Constantin Zwick, Robert Frank Kirk, Christian DiBenedetto, Eva Andrea Dorschky, Bjoern Michael Eskofier, Dominik Schuldhaus, Peter Georg Laitenberger, Iain James Sabberton
  • Publication number: 20160309835
    Abstract: A method for producing a footwear item having a shoe provided with an external upper. The invention concerns a method for producing a footwear item having a shoe (1) provided with an external upper (9), said method involving forming a shoe (1) comprising an intermediate portion (2) that delimits a housing (3) for receiving the foot of a user, a sleeve (5) mounted over said intermediate portion and a peripheral skirt (10) extending from the junction area between said intermediate portion and said sleeve, surrounding the base (8) of said sleeve, said method involving the following successive steps in order to provide said shoe with said upper:—retracting the sleeve (5) into the receiving housing (3) until said sleeve is disposed under at least a portion of the skirt (10);—associating a lower portion (9a) of the upper (9) with said skirt;—deploying said sleeve over the intermediate portion (2) in order for it to extend into said upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Luca Maccioni, Adrien Lagneau
  • Publication number: 20160309836
    Abstract: A waterproof and breathable shoe sole comprises a shoe undersole (1) and a waterproof and breathable film assembly (2). At least one through hole (12) is formed on upper surface of the shoe undersole (1). The waterproof and breathable film assembly (2) comprises a waterproof and breathable film (21) and an upper waterproof bearing plate (22) and a lower waterproof bearing plate (23) attached to upper side and lower side of the waterproof and breathable film (21). The lower waterproof bearing plate (23) is positioned above the at least one through hole (12). An upper breathable groove (221) and a lower breathable groove (231) are respectively formed at corresponding positions on the upper waterproof bearing plate (22) and the lower waterproof bearing plate (23), and the lower breathable groove (231) corresponds to at least one through hole (12). A shoe with the waterproof and breathable shoe sole is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Dongqiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20160309837
    Abstract: A bio foot pad, comprising: a plurality of circumferential elastic fibers surrounded by a viscoelastic material; wherein said fibers impart a biphasic characteristic to said viscoelastic material; and wherein said fibers under compression develop a plurality of hoop stresses to facilitate load conversion and distribution of axial forces exerted against a heel area of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Dyson Lister Hamner, Theodore Voorhees Tillinghast, Joseph John Jankiewicz, Mark Tabin McBride
  • Publication number: 20160309838
    Abstract: The present invention, for the sake of a shoe sole having an improved effect of acupressure on the user's sole and enhanced durability and a shoe having the same, provides a shoe sole and a shoe having the same, the shoe sole comprising: a base; a protrusion positioned on the base; and a plurality of small protrusions positioned on the surface of the protrusion, wherein points at which the protrusion and the plurality of small protrusions meet have circular shapes with a diameter of a, and the distance b between the protrusion and the farthest points of the plurality of small protrusions from the protrusion is larger than a/2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Moon Eon HA
  • Publication number: 20160309839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe midsole coated with an adhesive fabric, and more particularly, to a shoe midsole in which an adhesive fabric woven in a mesh shape is coated on the outer surface of a low-hardness midsole. According to the present invention, an adhesive fabric woven in a mesh shape is coated on an outer surface of a low-hardness midsole so that collapse of or formation of creases on the midsole can be prevented by the adhesive fabric woven in a mesh shape while improving cushioning property and flexibility by the low-hardness midsole, as well as flexibility can be maintained and abrasion resistance can be improved. In addition, an adhesion property is endowed to the adhesive fabric itself woven in a mesh shape so that the adhesive fabric can be easily coated on the outer surface of the midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Ji Sang Jang, Jae Jung Lee, Kyung Suk Choi