Abstract: A support device for providing external support for a patient's chest and breast after the patient has undergone a surgical procedure in the thoracic region. The support device includes a chest band and first and second elongate under-bust/shoulder bands. Each of the under-bust/shoulder bands includes an under-bust portion and a shoulder strap portion. The support device includes first and second connectors attached to the shoulder strap portions of the second and first elongate bands, respectively. A lower portion of a first breast encapsulating unit is attached to the under-bust portion of the first under-bust/shoulder band and an upper portion is attached to the first connector. A lower portion of a second breast encapsulating unit is attached to the under-bust portion of the second under-bust/shoulder band and an upper portion is attached to the second connector.

Abstract: A safety vest includes a base vest; retractable tethers, each including a cord retractor and a cord; tools attached to the retractable tethers; a hard hat; and reflective strips. Tethers can be configured in weight ranges, and be lockable and tension adjustable. The base vest can further include an outer tool pocket for storing a tether and an attached tool. An inner retractor pocket can store a retractable tether. The inner retractor pocket can be arranged in combination with an outer tool pocket for convenient attachment of a tool. An inside belt secures the safety vest for carrying a plurality of tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a down jacket with a selectable outer shell, which includes: an urethane coating layer formed on an inner face of an outer shell for preventing exudation of duck down such that not only synthetic resin but also fabrics of various kinds capable of exudation of duck down can be applied; and a tape member formed on an inner face of an inner shell so as to form a compartment through a thermal adhesion at a portion where the tape member and the urethane coating layer meet together, thereby making a processing process easy. The down jacket with the selectable outer shell is made with double fabrics having an inner shell and an outer shell and a plurality of compartments formed by computing the inner shell and the outer shell and filled with duck down.

Abstract: First-aid systems comprising an ultra compact first-aid pouch configured to fit behind the ballistic plates of a protective vest are disclosed. In this configuration, the first-aid kit is protected from shrapnel and tearing, is easily locatable and removable and does not effect the user's freedom of movement. When the first-aid pouch is removed from its protected location, it presents the first-aid equipment in a logical and easily viewable manner.

Abstract: In order to provide a method for producing an article of clothing, which comprises a textile main body and functional elements arranged on the textile main body, which offers a large degree of design freedom with regard to the geometry of the functional elements and ensures good adhesion of the functional elements to the textile main body, it is proposed that the method comprises the following: producing the textile main body; providing a shaped part having at least one functional-element recess for accommodating a functional-element starting material; introducing the functional-element starting material into the at least one functional-element recess; bringing the shaped part, which is provided with the functional-element starting material, and the textile main body into contact; producing at least one functional element connected to the textile main body in a substance-to-substance bonded manner from the functional-element starting material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wearable personal thermal management system and an associated method of manufacture. The PTMS comprises a harness that includes one or more cooling components and/or heating components. The harness include an upper-torso wearable portion and/or a lower-torso wearable portion. The PTSM provides a heating and/or cooling effects to one or more thermally sensitive areas of its user when worn.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lower leg sleeve formed from a tubular upper portion adapted to fit over at least a portion of the shin area of a user and a separate tubular lower portion connected to the tubular upper portion. The tubular lower portion is positioned closer to the ankle of a user than the tubular upper portion when the tubular upper portion is fitted over at least a portion of the shin area of a user. The tubular lower portion is resilient. The lower leg sleeve has particular application in participation sports, such as the game of soccer, where it is used both for it utility and aesthetic qualities.

Abstract: Disclosed is knee protection equipment including: a unit for resting on the ground, intended to be positioned in the immediate vicinity of the knee, and/or the unit resting on the ground being intended to be positioned level with the tibia; a harness intended to be arranged level with the pelvis; the harness and the unit for resting on the ground being connected by a rigid arm intended to be positioned laterally and externally to the thigh, the equipment being able to pass from a standing position in which the unit for resting on the ground are positioned level with the knee and/or level with the tibia, to a kneeling position in which the unit for resting on the ground bear on the ground and are able to transmit at least part of the vertical load force to the harness.

Abstract: An assistive garment for aiding in reorientation of the lower limbs of a wearer has a pair of trouser legs, each of which is dimensioned to encompass at least a portion of a respective lower limb of the wearer. A bridge extends between the pair of trouser legs and is joined to each leg of the pair. A handle extends from the bridge. The handle is adapted to permit manipulation of the lower limbs of the wearer by way of manipulation of the handle using at least one upper limb of the wearer.

Abstract: A garment includes a main body, an appendant member, and at least one elastic fabric. The appendant member is connected to the main body. The elastic fabric has a first edge and a second edge at two opposite sides thereof, and a third edge and a fourth edge at two opposite sides thereof. The first edge and the second edge are connected to a surface of the appendant member; the third edge is located near where the main body and the appendant member are connected. The third edge and the fourth edge are not connected to the appendant member. Whereby, in addition to cover body parts above a neck of a wearer by the appendant member, the garment can further be used to cover a head, a face, or the neck of the wearer with the at least one elastic fabric, which enhances the protection function.

Abstract: Described are systems, devices, and methods for stripping a formed thin film elastomeric article such as a latex or synthetic polymer medical or surgical glove from a mold, inverting the article, and transferring and securing the inverted article to a mandrel for further on-line processing, integrating dip forming and off-line surface treatment processes into a single, continuous on-line process. The system can include a stripping apparatus including an actuation device for peeling the article from the mold and inverting the article, and a donning device to receive the inverted article. The system may position the article about a mandrel of the donning device. The mandrel may expand or separate to engage the interior of the inverted article to securely hold the article on the mandrel. The donning device may be coupled to a continuous loop conveyor chain to carry the donning device and the mounted article through on-line secondary processing.

Abstract: An item of outerwear includes an outer layer that is light weight, water resistant, and wind resistant. An inner layer has a plurality of apertures therethrough connecting an interstitial space between the outer layer and the inner layer with a space interior to the inner layer. A pocket houses a heat pack. A portion of the plurality of apertures permits airflow to and from the heat pack.

Abstract: A connector mechanism for releasably securing an accessory to an article of apparel includes an accessory and a cooperating backer. The accessory has first and second opposing sides and a cavity extending into the second side. The backer includes a protrusion extending outwardly from a central portion thereof and receivable in the cavity, and a sidewall portion extending outwardly from the peripheral portion. The sidewall portion comprises a plurality of spaced limbs disposed around the protrusion, which are flexibly tensionable against the article. A magnet is coupled to the accessory or the backer, wherein the magnet is adjacent to the protrusion when the protrusion is received in the cavity, the accessory being magnetically coupleable to the backer via the magnet.

Abstract: A garment which is cooled with by a water wicking system includes a head garment having an outer cover connected extending down from a back of said head garment of a sufficient length to be disposed on a neck of a wearer, wherein the outer cover includes a pouch which contains a water proof liner operably connected thereto, an inner wicking liner having an end which removably inserted into the water proof liner and another end connected to an inner side of the head garment.

Abstract: A retractable sunshade cap includes a crown having a forwardly extending visor, three sunshield members, and fastening members. The bottom end of the sunshield members are permanently attached to the base of the crown using permanent fastening members or sewing stitches or other permanent attachment methods. Left and right sunshield members are disposed with their front ends attached near the front centerline of the crown so that they drape forwardly down the side of the visor. Rear sunshield member is disposed so that it drapes down from near the rear crown portion. Detachable fastening members are deployed to secure angled folded flaps that reduce the size of the sunshield members for storage, and are also deployed to secure portions of the sunshield members onto the crown near its vertex for independent retraction and targeted shading of the face and neck.

Abstract: A hooded sweatshirt with integrated detachable audio speakers and wiring that function to provide stereo sound fidelity for connected portable devices, eliminating the inconvenience and discomfort of using earbuds or earphones.

Abstract: A cow boy style hat has a crown removeably attached to the brim by fasteners, enabling different combinations of crown and brim. Some embodiments employ a crown providing a hard protective shell combined with a soft brim to reduce force transmission from the brim to the crown. Other embodiments combine a soft crown with a soft brim. Still other embodiments allow interchangeability between various styles of crowns and brims, sometimes combining diverse crown and brim materials.

Abstract: A system, method, and helmet includes a collection optic configured to collect light from a scene and create an image; a fiber optic bundle configured to receive the image from the collection optic; an opaque ballistic face shield configured adjacent to the fiber optic bundle; and a projection optic configured to receive the image from the fiber optic bundle and project the image to a viewer. The collection optic includes a field of view (FOV) of greater than 30 degrees, and preferably greater than 50 degrees. The collection optic images the collected light gathered from the scene onto an end of the fiber optic bundle. The fiber optic bundle goes through or around the opaque ballistic face shield. The opaque ballistic face shield is non-electric and includes silicon carbide and polyethylene. In one embodiment, the opaque ballistic face shield includes at least two pounds of silicon carbide and polyethylene.

Abstract: A mechanical connector configured to releasably engage a stud is disclosed. The mechanical connector includes a housing having a central opening configured to receive the stud, first and second clamps housed in the housing, first and second biasing members coupled to the first and second clamps, and first and second separators coupled to the housing. The first and second clamps each include a pair of arcuate arms. The first and second clamps are configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The first and second biasing members are configured to bias the first and second clamps into the engaged position. The first and second separators are configured to move between an extended position in which the first and second clamps are in the engaged position and a depressed position in which the first and second clamps are in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A golf sandal for providing comfort, stability, and superior traction. More specifically, a golf sandal having an outsole and midsole made of polyurethane, a gap between the outsole and the midsole, a strap having a central portion located in the gap between the outsole and midsole and ends that secure to each other, and a plurality of soft spikes on the bottom of the outsole, wherein each soft spike is the shape of a webbed foot. The soft spikes enable a wearer to have better traction compared to existing golf sandals.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes a reinforcing plate and/or a lasting board. The reinforcing plate and/or lasting board includes a first flange portion corresponding to a big toe of a foot and a second flange portion corresponding to a ball region of a foot. The first flange portion and the second flange portion each include a cleat member.

Abstract: A collapsible shoe heel is provided. The collapsible shoe heel features a support member having a first end and second end, a substantially u-shaped lifting member having a first end and a second end, an angle, formed by the support member and the lifting member, which has a natural position, a first hinge rotatably connecting the first end of the support member and the first end of the lifting member, and a second hinge rotatably connecting the second end of the support member and the second end of the lifting member. The first hinge and second are configured to retain the natural position of the angle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to soles in particular midsoles for sports shoes. According to an aspect, an additively manufactured sole is provided. The sole comprises a lattice structure, the lattice structure comprising a plurality of cell elements. The sole further comprises a heel element, three-dimensionally encompassing the heel. Moreover, the sole comprises a base portion interconnecting the heel element and the lattice structure, wherein the base portion has an extension arranged to connect to a plurality of adjacent cell elements, wherein the plurality of adjacent cell elements is not positioned along an edge of the lattice structure.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole incorporating an auxetic structure. The article of footwear further includes a strobel that may be placed along the auxetic structure of the sole. The strobel may restrict the motion of the auxetic structure in particular locations. The strobel may be used to provide rigidity and support in the area of the strobel.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The ground engaging member may include a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion extending downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, the lower portion being made of a different material than the upper portion. The distance that the elongate support member extends downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate is less than the distance that the ground engaging member extends downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a three dimensional fabrication device, like a 3D Printer, for novel automation and additive manufacturing techniques in manufacturing medical devices such as orthotics, customized for a particular person. The systems and methods may use a plurality of work surfaces on the three dimensional fabrication device. The systems and methods may use a plurality of materials or a plurality of fabrication tools and processes to manufacture the customized product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoelace binding device and, more particularly, to a shoelace binding device that is more convenient by allowing shoelaces to be easily tied and untied, simply replaced, and easily pulled. The shoelace binding device includes: a center stopper fixing a first half and a second half of a shoelace at a middle portion of an instep of a shoe; and a buckle holding the first half and the second half of the shoelace at a middle portion of a neck of the shoe. The buckle includes a male buckle member and a female buckle member. The male buckle member has a male buckle body, a guide formed, and an elastic arm. The female buckle member has a female buckle body, a housing, and a side hole formed.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper with a forward covering portion and a rearward covering portion. The rearward covering portion can be adjusted between an open configuration for receiving a foot and a closed configuration for covering the foot. In the open configuration the rearward covering portion is approximately flat, while in the closed configuration the rearward covering portion has a three-dimensional shape. The rearward covering portion may be folded vertically between the open configuration and the closed configuration. A tensioning member can be used to control the configuration of the rearward covering portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole structure may include a sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, the first ground engaging member having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. In addition, the sole structure may also include a tapered support structure having a substantially pyramidal shape and extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and partially surrounding the first ground engaging member such that a portion of the first ground engaging member is exposed between edges of the tapered support structure. Also, the tapered support structure may extend downward from the baseplate less than the first ground engaging member.

Abstract: The utilization of heat in the manufacturing of footwear may be accomplished through microwave energy. The microwave energy is conveyed to the footwear components through a microwave transparent window of a tool. The microwave transparent tool window forms as least a portion of a part-contacting surface of the tool. Another surface of the tool is formed from a microwave reflecting material, such as aluminum. The footwear component(s) are exposed to microwave energy while within the tool such that the microwave energy passes through the tool window to cause a dielectric heating of one or more materials within a tool cavity of the tool.

Abstract: A buckle includes a male buckle member and a female buckle member. The male buckle member has: a male buckle body having a first coupler at a first end; a guide formed at a second end of the male buckle body and having a first guide surface; and an elastic arm formed at the second end of the male buckle body at a predetermined distance from the guide, being bendable toward the guide, and having a projection and a second guide surface. The female buckle member has: a female buckle body having a second coupler at a first end; a housing formed at a second end of the female buckle body and having a space for receiving the guide and the elastic arm; and a side hole formed to secure the projection of the elastic arm when the guide and the elastic arm are inserted in the space.

Abstract: An inflatable coupling device prevents loss of the fastening mechanism in a liquid. The device comprises a coupling portion that detachably couples to a fastening mechanism and a remote fastening mechanism having a cavity. The coupling portion serves as a bridge, joining the fastening mechanism to the remote fastening mechanism. A coupling extension joins the coupling portion to the fastening mechanism. A buoyant portion positions inside the remote fastening mechanism and resiliently expands upon engagement with a liquid. This expansion enables floatation of the coupling portion and the attached fastening mechanism. The liquid controllably flows into the cavity of the remote fastening mechanism through an inlet portion and a membrane. A composition in the cavity creates a chemical reaction upon engagement with the liquid releasing a gas. The gas creation happening in the buoyant portion as the composition tablet is stored within the balloon.

Abstract: To provide a fastening tool that can solve problems that are raised upon locking the opening portion of clothing, baggage or the like, and can also positively lock the portion to be locked at a desired position without the necessity of any processing jobs, such as caulking, sewing and the like, so as to be freely detachably locked. The fastening tool is provided with at least a pair of fastening members a and b which have detachably attaching portions that are freely detachably attached to each other, and each of the fastening members a and b has a substrate with a piercing needle formed on one of the surfaces, a bottom plate that is penetrated by the piercing needle, a pierce catch made of a cap-shaped member to cover the tip of the penetrated piercing needle, and detachably attaching portions that are freely detachably engaged with each other.

Abstract: Present disclosure is directed to inventive methods and systems for providing electrical power to one or more charms operatively connected to an electrically powered jewelry. Accordingly, various embodiments are directed to a bracelet having at least a first and a second powered rail, the first rail having an electric potential lower than the second the rail such that a potential difference exists between the rails. In an embodiment, the first and second rails exists form an open circuit that may be closed by attaching one or more charms.

Abstract: A utility bag with a main body having a plurality of walls that form a main storage space, an opening formed at a top portion of the main body and exposing the main storage space, and a hard top body pivotally connected to the main body to cover or expose the opening of the main body. The hard top body includes a base comprised of a plastic material and shaped to cover the opening of the main body, the base having one or more storage compartments, and one or more hatches pivotally connected to the base to cover the one or more storage compartments. A zipper is attached to the main body and the hard top body, wherein the zipper is stitched directly to the plastic material of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for storing and carrying content, which can be expanded to provide additional storing space therein, comprising: at least one expanding wall such that the boundary of the device occupies a smaller volume before it is expanded, than after its expansion; restricting elements positioned inside said walls; an expansion mechanism; and carrying-aid accessories; wherein said restricting elements prevent uneven inflation along said walls and against excessive inflation of said walls.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the field of shielding card, in particular to A new-type non-contact metallic shielding information data card, which can protect the personal information of credit card, IC card, smart card, identity card, driving license, bank card from being stolen by RFID electronic scanner effectively, and bringing unnecessary loss due to information exposure or other risks. It comprises a first shielding layer, a second shielding layer, and an accommodation space in physical for placing cards composed of the first shielding layer and the second shielding layer. The first shielding layer and the second shielding layer are sheet metal, and the words and/or images can be printed on the front and back side of the sheet metal based on customer's need.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device includes a card storage compartment for storing one or more cards, a cover for covering the card storage compartment, and a first card retaining means. The card storage compartment has a bottom surface and a side wall of first, second and third walls and the first card retaining means is formed on the first wall for retaining the one or more cards in the card storage compartment by exerting pressure on the one or more cards. There may be second and third card retaining means, and the third card retaining means helps retaining the one or more cards by exerting pressure on the card(s) against the cover.

Abstract: A sports bag includes a top portion having a pair of openings or a sleeve through which an athlete's stick or bat may be mounted. The stick or bat when mounted on the sports bag provides a handle for carrying the sports bag. Preferably, the sports bag is slung over the shoulder of the athlete. The sports bag may be in the form of an elongated triangular shape having a bottom which is substantially rectangular, the narrow portion of the sports bag being positioned on a top thereof. The front end includes a contour to fit around and over the shoulder of the athlete. The invention also includes a method of carrying sporting equipment using the sports bag and sliding a sport's stick through the openings or sleeve and using the stick as the handle to carry the sports bag.

Abstract: A hair iron of the present invention includes a grip; a body combined with the grip, the body being provided with a switch that controls a current supply; a heating part combined with the body, the heating part generating heat by an operation of the switch; and a clip rotatably combined with the body by using a locking unit, the clip making contact with a surface of the heating part, wherein a manipulator is rotatably provided on a portion at which the body is combined with the heating part so that the locking unit of the clip can be selectively combined with the manipulator, thereby enabling lock/release of the clip relative to the body, and a control button is provided on a portion at which the grip and the body are combined, so that a rotation of the grip rotatably provided on the body is determined by an operation of the control button.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying a hair product, constituted by a step of distribution of the hair into areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of hair, and by a loose lock 15, followed by application of said hair product. In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the hair product applied is a hair relaxant. The present invention also discloses a method for cosmetic remedial treatment of hair.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for drying wefted hair. Systems can include an enclosure for drying wefted hair by removing moisture from the wefted hair. The wefted hair can be hung on racks having a plurality of tines. The wefted hair can be placed on trays.

Abstract: A drawing device includes a drawing unit holding a drawing tool for drawing on a drawing target surface in contact with the drawing target surface having a curved shape along a first direction and moving the drawing tool; and a control unit controlling the drawing unit. The control unit controls the drawing unit to perform an operation in which the drawing tool moves on a first and second regions adjacent in the first direction of the drawing target surface along a second direction crossing with the first direction in a state in which the drawing tool is in contact with the drawing target surface, then drawing tool draws on the first and second regions, and an operation in which the drawing tool moves between the first and second regions in a state in which the drawing tool is separated from the drawing target surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present intention is directed to a nail-surrounding dyeing apparatus (100), comprising: a container (16) of peel-able material (20); a nozzle (10) for dispensing the peel-able material; the nozzle (10) having a sloped surface (38) at the end thereof, an outlet (14) disposed at the sloped surface (38); wherein a tip (12) of the nozzle (10) is flexible; thereby allowing dyeing a strap (24) of the peel-able material on a skin (32) that surrounds a nail (26), for allowing dyeing the nail (26) beyond a border line (22) between the nail (26) and the skin (32) and removing thereof afterwards.

Abstract: A drawing device includes: an insertion portion into which a finger or a toe including a nail which is a drawing target surface is inserted, the insertion portion including an opening configured to expose an entire tip portion of the finger or toe including a region having the nail of the finger or toe; and a holding portion in the insertion portion configured to suppress movement of the finger or toe. The holding portion includes: a first pressing portion opposing a side surface on one side in a width direction of the inserted tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the one side; and a second pressing portion opposing a side surface on another side in the width direction of the tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the another side.

Abstract: A cosmetic powder container includes a container body, an interior under-cover structure, an inner cover and a container cover. The container body further has an accommodation space. The inner cover is located above the interior under-cover structure. The container cover is assembled to the container body. The interior under-cover structure further has an engagement structure, a powder-through structure and a disc member. A top end of the engagement structure is assembled top to the container body, and the powder-through structure is located between the engagement structure and the disc member with the powder-through structure being fixed to a bottom of the engagement structure via the disc member. The powder-through structure further has a plurality of cuts. When a foreign force is applied to the powder-through structure, the powder-through structure is elastically curved in toward the accommodation space of the container body so as to deform the cuts into respective holes.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus includes a drawing unit for drawing on a nail of an object which is a finger or a toe by applying ink, an object suppression unit for applying a suppression force to suppress a motion of the object to the object, and a nail region detection unit for detecting a region of the nail. The drawing apparatus sets the suppression force to a first suppression force in at least one of a first period of the drawing unit drawing on the nail and a second period of the nail region detection unit detecting the region of the nail, and sets the suppression force to a second suppression force which is weaker than the first suppression force or sets the motion of the object to be not suppressed in a third period of the ink applied to the nail being dried.

Abstract: To provide a makeup tool that is excellent in design and can perform stable application of a cosmetic, the makeup tool includes a barrel cylinder storing the cosmetic; and an application part attached to one end of the barrel cylinder, in which the application part includes an applying element capable of feeding the cosmetic from the barrel cylinder to apply the cosmetic, and a retainer that holds the applying element, and the retainer is formed of a hard material presenting visibility.

Abstract: An eye liner pencil includes a cap including an internal annular ridge; a hollow member in the cap; a tubular handle including a front first opening, an annular protrusion rearward of the first opening and configured to secure to the ridge, a rear second opening, and an internal annular trough adjacent to the second opening; a hollow support including a tapered rear end, a front opening, an internal space, an externally threaded section, and protuberances; a felt wick including an applicator; a sleeve including parallel surface slit, and a rear internally threaded section secured to the externally threaded section; a hollow, cylindrical sponge member with the support inserted through to secure the sponge member onto the support; a cylindrical reservoir with the support inserted into; and a hollow plug member including a rear external rim d wherein the trough is secured to the rim.

Abstract: A cosmetic container with antibacterial protection includes a bottle, a cap, a plate, a chamber, a deoxy sterilization material, and a switch mechanism. The cosmetics in the bottle can be sealed with the cap. The plate is mounted in the cap. The chamber is formed between the cap and the plate. The deoxy sterilization material is in the chamber. The switch mechanism is mounted in the cap adjacent to the plate for opening or closing the chamber, the switch mechanism opening the chamber and its contents to the contents of the cosmetic container when the cap is used to close the bottle, but closing and sealing the chamber in the cap when the cap is unscrewed so that the bacteria-killing contents are not volatilized into the air.