Abstract: An anti-sprain shock-absorbing balance air-cushion shoe includes a shoe insert and a sole, it further includes two airbags communicating with each other, two airbag rooms are formed in the upper surface of the sole, used to contain the two airbags respectively, the two airbag rooms are arranged in the sole along the left-and-right direction, which are stretchable and compressible, and the combination of the shoe insert and the sole fixes the two airbags in the two airbag rooms respectively. In the air-cushion shoe, two intercommunicated airbags are mounted in the sole, when an airbag room on one side of the sole steps onto a foreign matter, the airbag room on the side is compressed, and the airbag in the compressed airbag room is also compressed, gas in the compressed airbag flows to the other airbag, which prevents the sole from rolling over and keeps the sole to be in balance.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a first upper panel, a second upper panel, and an extruded component. The extruded component is disposed along a border between the first upper panel and the second upper panel. The extruded component joins the first upper panel to the second upper panel.

Abstract: A shoe lace securing device is provided. The device has a body, and a plurality of straps that can hold the end portions of shoe laces in place. The laces are passed between the straps and the body, and then the body, with laces attached, is positioned on an inner portion of the shoe adjacent to a rear interior end of the shoe. When worn, the device allows a user to keep the shoes laced and secure, while not requiring an exterior knot.

Abstract: An after-market shoe accessory that can be worn with any type of footwear, while appearing aesthetically unified with or custom-made for the footwear. The accessory has interchangeable, symmetric pieces that can easily be exchanged with alternative pieces for a full range of styles and looks. The accessory is constructed of four straps and two smooth, open and closable, connecting rings, each resting on each side of the ankle, to which all of the straps can be attached to wrap around the ankle and under the sole. The smooth connecting rings unify the straps of the accessory, make the straps interchangeable, and automatically adjust the angles between the straps.

Abstract: The universal heel protection assembly disclosed herein includes an outer shell and a removable engagement member sized for receipt within the outer shell. The heel protection assembly may be sized to increase the surface area of the heel portion of footwear, such as high-heel shoes. The engagement members may include flexible vanes for receiving the heel of a piece of footwear to enable a universal fit for a variety of heel sizes and shapes. Accordingly, the universal heel protection assembly may provide a one-size fits all solution for high-heel wearers when they walk on grass, grates, and cracked surfaces. This device may fit on the bottom of the high-heel, protecting the heel from surface damage while supporting the wearer on various surfaces. The heel protection assembly may utilize at least two types of material, including a soft material for contacting the footwear.

Abstract: An article of cleated footwear includes an outsole plate and an upper. The outsole plate includes a rigid first member and a second rigid member. The first rigid member extends substantially along the length of the outsole, and the rigid second member is attached to the first member. The first member and/or the second member has a ground-engaging profile. The upper is attached to the first member.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a fastener tape, a slide fastener and a fastener tape manufacturing device. The fastener tape includes a fastener tape body and a fastener element fixed to a first side of the fastener tape body. A second side of the fastener tape body is folded toward a back side of the fastener tape body, and a bent part extending along a length direction of the fastener tape is formed after the folding. The bent part divides the fastener tape body into a first fastener tape part and a second fastener tape part respectively located on a front surface and a back surface of the fastener tape body. Moreover, a fixing holding part is further disposed between the first fastener tape part and the second fastener tape part for maintaining the folded state of the fastener tape body.

Abstract: An earring support system including an earring support device having a substantially c-shaped support member which is configured to contour along an outer periphery of an ear about a root of the ear of a user-wearer, and an aperture configured to receive an earring. The c-shaped support member is configured to relieve stress of a weight of the earring on the ear of the user-wearer and eliminate any pulling or tearing of an ear lobe, due to weight.

Abstract: A foldable ring includes a main ring and a flipper. The main ring has a first inner peripheral surface, a first outer peripheral surface, a first front surface, a first rear surface, and a first through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the first inner peripheral surface. The flipper has a second inner peripheral surface, a second outer peripheral surface, a second front surface, a second rear surface, and a second through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the second inner peripheral surface. The flipper is pivotally attached on the first front surface to move between a first and second position. In either the first or second position, the flipper is arranged to overlap on the first front surface and that the first through cavity is arranged to align with the second through cavity to allow a user's finger to pass through both main ring and flipper.

Abstract: Embodiments, alternatives and variations of a device with a assisted opening and closing mechanism for the opening and closing of at least one shaft. Finger rings and other items is configured with components to conveniently, easily and quickly open and close at least one shaft with at least one tensioning mechanism. Other uses of said devices comprise use as a knife, as a tool, a way of relaxation, for therapeutic use, for educational use, as a toy, for self defence, and for entertainment purposes.

Abstract: There is provided a ring sizing insert. The insert includes a pair of elongate members each of which is shaped to partially extend about the opening of a ring. A first of the elongate members includes a pair of spaced-apart, outwardly extending protrusions. A second of the elongate members includes a pair of spaced-apart recesses shaped to selectively receive respective ones of the protrusions. The elongate members when coupled together form a receptacle within which a portion of the band of the ring fits.

Abstract: Illuminated jewelry wearable as earrings, body rings, necklaces or the like includes a single or multiple light source(s) that cast, scrape, front light and otherwise illuminate the jewelry desired either incorporated there in or adjacently. Additional desirous effects may include body/skin illumination directly, indirectly, reflected or refracted. Light source(s) can include LED(s), chemo luminescence, incandescent, electro luminescent or other.

Abstract: A geode style pearl for use as a decorative part of a jewelry item or on its own. The geode style pearl includes a pearl member having a pearl body formed from a conventional pearl and which has an exterior surface as well as an exposed interior surface, with the interior surface having decorative items such as gemstones or smaller pearl integrated thereon. The inclusion of such decorative items on the interior surface, which may include or embody a cavity, gives the pearl member a geode like appearance of a rock containing a cavity lined with crystals or other mineral matter. When used as a part of a jewelry item, a jewelry assembly is additionally attached to the pearl member so as to render it wearable.

Abstract: A ring assembly including a shank having a band defining a head mounting area with a through hole defined through the band in the head mounting area. The through hole defines internal threads; and a head including a mount with a post extending therethrough, the post including an area of external threads configured to engage the internal threads to releasably secure the head to the shank. Methods for forming and demonstrating ring assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shading object includes a base unit, a support unit coupled to the base unit, and a rotation hub assembly, the rotation hub assembly coupled to the support unit and rotatable in a circular direction about the rotation hub assembly. The shading object also includes a control housing, the control housing coupled to the rotation hub assembly, the control housing having one or more motor assemblies installed therein. The shading object includes a pivot assembly, a shading element frame, and one or more shading elements, the shading element frame coupled to the pivot assembly, the pivot assembly to rotate the shading element frame and the one or more shading elements about the pivot assembly axis.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an object-securable article-carrier clip apparatus comprise a grip subassembly, and an object securement subassembly for robustly securing the grip subassembly to an object such as a piece of luggage. The grip subassembly has a mouth portion configured to grippingly retain an article, such as a garment, and may include an auxiliary support portion to supportingly receive a supportive component of the article, such as a coat hanger or bag strap. The auxiliary support portion may feature an article support groove with an opening opposite of the mouth portion. A luggage item with extendable handle may have a clip apparatus permanently affixed to the handle, and the grip subassembly may be at least partially received by a recess in the handle. An article-carrier kit may include a clip apparatus, and an article strap subsystem to further secure the article to the object during transport of the object.

Abstract: A multi-component sheath to protect portable electronics devices. The device provides coarse adjustment in height-direction or y-direction. A region enabling connection between the upper piece and lower piece allowing significant extension of the mechanism along the longest axis of the portable electronic device. An additional fine adjustment in both height-direction or y-direction and width or y-direction is also possible. Minor expansion of the pieces in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the portable electronic device, due to intrinsic elongation and stretch characteristics of the sheath material (e.g. polymer or rubber). The device provides minimalist coverage of the portable electronic device on the back and sides. The present invention provides protection mostly in the corners. The present invention results in a minimal increase in overall thickness of the portable electronic device, less than 2 mm. The device allows full access to all input/output connections and buttons of the device.

Abstract: A hair accessory including a liquid impermeable bag comprising a sheet gathered at one end and a band attached to the bag. A method of removing oil from hair including partitioning the hair of the user into a first section and a second section defined by a boundary path on a head of the user which divides the first and the second sections, placing the band along the boundary path, placing the second section inside the bag and washing the first section while keeping the second section dry due to the placing inside the bag.

Abstract: A handheld hair dryer includes a body extending about an axis. The body includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall and the outer wall define a cavity therebetween. A central passage is defined by the inner wall. The handheld hair dryer also includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is defined by the inner wall and is in flow communication with the central passage to allow airflow in the central passage to be drawn into the cavity through the inlet. A fan is configured to draw the airflow through the inlet and direct the airflow through the cavity towards the outlet. The handheld hair dryer further includes a handle connected to the body.

Abstract: An air-moving appliance includes a body defining a cavity, an inlet for airflow to enter the cavity, and an outlet for the airflow to exit the cavity. The air-moving appliance also includes an attachment configured to connect to the body in flow communication with at least one of the inlet and the outlet. The air-moving appliance further includes a grip feature configured to extend between and contact the attachment and the body when the attachment is connected to the body. The grip feature is configured to provide an interference fit between the attachment and the body and resist movement of the attachment relative to the body when the attachment is connected to the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a push type cosmetic container that includes: an inner container (30) having a vertical tube (32) formed at the center of a storage space (31) for keeping makeup to feed the makeup vertically upward; a shoulder (40) fixed on the top of the inner container; a piston (50) inserted in the storage space (31) to be movable downward; and a valve unit (60) for discharging the makeup by opening a valve body (61) coupled to the top of the vertical tube (32) in the inner container when the piston (50) is pressed by pressing a pressing plate (63) elastically supported over the inner container (30) by a spring (65).

Abstract: A sniffing system and method for perfume testing is described, where perfume aromas and the perfumes themselves are precluded from mixing and remain independent of one another. In particular, the present invention includes a specialized covering for maintaining an aromatic smell for testing purposes yet precluding mixing of perfumes when being tested.

Abstract: Cationically-charged particulates and compositions containing the cationically-charged particulates for application to keratinous materials are provided. Methods of preparing the cationically-charged particulates are also disclosed. Methods of increasing the cationic charge on particulates are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for virtual facial makeup simulation through virtual makeup removal and virtual makeup add-ons, virtual end effects and simulated textures. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for virtually removing facial makeup, the method comprising providing a facial image of a user with makeups being applied thereto, locating facial landmarks from the facial image of the user in one or more regions, decomposing some regions into first channels which are fed to histogram matching to obtain a first image without makeup in that region and transferring other regions into color channels which are fed into histogram matching under different lighting conditions to obtain a second image without makeup in that region, and combining the images to form a resultant image with makeups removed in the facial regions.

Abstract: invention B.L strips are intended to be in the lip care industry. It is intended to treat the lips of smokers and people who use lip balms as medication. I think B.L strips will make lip balms more effective by concentrating the medication through the process of inundation, (until the product absorbs), B.L strips can't be licked off unintentionally, and has a better chance of treating chapped, split, or blistered lips then the current products on the market by themselves. B.L strips came about when I noticed my lips were looking black and ugly from smoking, so I decided to look for something to treat them and found nothing to help me so I tried lip medications and found they were geared towards making the lips look colorful, or treating dryness (with lip balms) After trying the lip balms, and finding out, not only did they not stay on my lips, they didn't taste good either, so I started thinking, and one day not long after (horsing around with plastic ct work) I came up with idea of Blunt lip (AKA) B.

Abstract: A backpack that includes a backpack body and an air moving device. The backpack body has at least one air duct formed therein. The air moving device provides an airflow to the at least one air duct. The at least one air duct is configured to deliver the airflow to a back of a wearer, which dissipates heat along the back of the wearer.

Abstract: A backpack is disclosed which includes a pack for accommodating a load, a pair of shoulder straps extending from the pack from which to haul the load, and an anti-fatigue arrangement including a respective auxiliary handhold at opposing ends thereof to provide the user with access to each auxiliary handhold at a respective location in front of each shoulder of the user. The auxiliary handholds enable a user to maintain his or her arms in an elevated position when using the backpack and to selectively manipulate the backpack on the upper back of the user. Methods of modifying a backpack having shoulder straps for carrying a load to include a pair of auxiliary handholds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tactical strap includes an elongated body, a plurality of tabs, and a pouch. The elongated body has a first end, an opposing second end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The plurality of tabs are spaced along at least a portion of the front surface of the elongated body. The pouch is attached to the front surface of the elongated body proximate the first end. The pouch defines a cavity that is selectively accessible.

Abstract: A backpack is manipulable between a first configuration facilitating carrying by a user and a second configuration serving as a chair. The backpack comprises first and second sections, each defining a first and second surfaces and each including a pair of inwardly foldable wings. A web of fabric material flexibly couples the first section to the second section so that the two sections can be manipulated between the aforementioned configurations. A closure mechanism retains the first surface of the first section and the first surface of the second section in facing relation, following inward folding of the first and second pairs of wings and manipulation of the backpack into the first configuration, but is releasable to facilitate manipulation of the first section relative to the second section to thereby obtain a desired angle of recline therebetween.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for retaining a device to a housing. An example locking arrangement comprises a latch, a clip, and a retaining pin affixed to the clip. The at least one latch (a) comprises a latch engagement structure and (b) is moveable between a first position and a second position. The clip (a) comprises at least one clip engagement structure and (b) is moveable between a released position and a locked position when the latch is in the second position. When the latch is in the first position and the clip is in the locked position, the latch engagement structure engages the clip engagement structure, such that the locked position is configured to cause the retaining pin to engage the device. When clip is in the released position, the latch engagement structure does not engage the clip engagement structure and the retaining pin does not engage the device.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for supporting from the belt of a user a gas cylinder assembly and simultaneously the handle of a torch associated with the cylinder. In an assembly, the device is used in conjunction with a gas cylinder assembly and the handle of an associated torch. A method is also disclosed for mounting a gas cylinder assembly and handle of an associated torch to the belt of a user.

Abstract: A self-adjusting holster includes first and second shell portions having opposite side panels extending substantially parallel to each other. At least one of the first and second shell portions having a bottom panel. The side panels of the first shell portion and side panels of the second shell portion are configured to telescopically mate such that the mated shell portions slidably adjust relative to each other in a first direction and together define an interior space and an open end opposite the bottom panel. An elastomeric member is configured to bias the shell portions toward each other along the first direction. An item inserted into the open end between the first and second shell portions displaces the shell portions relative to each other against biasing force provided by the elastomeric member.

Abstract: A clip and holster for holding a canister or similarly dimensioned item, the holster having wave-shaped securing arms with fillet edges that guide the canister into a secured position, and the clip having at least two knobs that support the holster in a number of positions that may be fixed or rotatable.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus for drinking multiple beverages simultaneously. The apparatus may be held by a single hand allowing the user the opportunity to text or play games with the other. The apparatus may comprise securing straps to substantially keep the beverage containers in place as the beverages are tilted toward the user's mouth. The components of the apparatus may be adjustable to allow for beverage containers of all shapes and sizes. The apparatus may stand on its own without spilling the beverages when not in use. The beverage containers may rest on an angled bracket to position the beverage spouts in close proximity to each other.

Abstract: A device for applying a fluid and/or pasty product to keratinous fibers. The device includes an elongate core extending along a longitudinal axis XX and at least one supple flexible wand oriented longitudinally and inset at least at a first point onto the longitudinal core, the core and the at least one wand being obtained by injection molding in a single piece. The core is made of a first plastic material and the at least one wand is made of at least one second plastic material.

Abstract: Example aspects of a cosmetics brush and a method of providing a cosmetics brush are disclosed. The cosmetics brush can comprise a plurality of elongate primary brush fibers, each of the primary brush fibers defining a rectangular transverse cross section, each of the primary brush fibers defining four substantially parallel edges along a length of the primary brush fiber; and a ferrule attached to the plurality of primary brush fibers.

Abstract: In some embodiments an oral care implement herein may be embodied as a toothbrush having a head disposed at a distal end of a handle. The head may include a fixed bristle support and at least two movable bristle supports, movable relative to the fixed bristle support and relative to each other. An actuator is disposed to actuate the movable bristle supports between a brushing position in which bristles on the fixed bristle support and the movable bristle supports are substantially parallel and an interdental cleaning position in which the movable bristle supports are moved relative to each other such that the bristles on the movable bristle supports are angled toward each other. In the interdental cleaning position, the bristles may form a point or similar bristle tip, which may be useful for interdental cleaning.

Abstract: An oral-care implement comprises a mounting surface having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a plurality of filaments outwardly extending from the mounting surface in at least one direction not parallel to either one of the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, each filament having a free end terminating with a tip. At least some of the filaments possess at least one functional characteristic selected from the group consisting of filament's structure, composition, cross-sectional shape, tip geometry, and any combination thereof. A plurality of filament tips comprises a working surface that includes at least a first color and a second color different from the first color.

Abstract: A cleansing brush head for a facial brush is described. The brush head has connector to couple the brush head to a brush body, and radially symmetric ribbons forming ribbons and channels out of silicone or a similar material.

Abstract: A manual tooth brush having a timer function. The tooth brush has a body that defines a cavity therein and in which a timer is located. The brush uses an inversion switch instead of an accelerometer to activate the timer. The inversion switch, or tilt switch, may be a mercury type tilt switch or a ball type tilt switch. When the tooth brush is tilted such that the head is below the brush body, the tilt switch is activated and the switch in turn activates the microprocessor. Activating the tilt switch also starts the timer that is linked to the microprocessor. Because the microprocessor is only activated when the tooth brush is tilted, the battery life of the tooth brush is extended. The brush timer is programed to run for about 2 minutes. The tooth brush vibrates or makes a sound every 30 seconds. The timer deactivates after 2.5 minutes.

Abstract: An oral care product array includes a handle component and multiple refill components therefor. The handle component includes a power source. A first refill component includes a first light generating module which emits light in a first spectrum from the first refill component. A second refill component includes a second light generating module which emits light in a second spectrum from the second refill component. Each refill component has a coupled state, when coupled to the handle component, and a decoupled state, when decoupled from the handle component. When the first refill component is in the coupled state, the first light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the first spectrum. When the second refill component is in the coupled state, the second light generating module is powered by the power source to emit light in the second spectrum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image sound device having a display portion that can appear/disappear, the device comprising: a housing, the upper end of which is open, and which has a space provided therein; a display portion installed inside the housing to be able to output images; an elevating unit installed inside the housing and below the display portion such that the display portion can be made to protrude through the upper end of the housing; and a motor control portion for controlling the elevating unit such that the display portion can be positioned at two or more heights.

Abstract: A method of preventing infestation of a bed by creeping insects; said method including the application of a barrier to the legs of said bed; said barrier comprising a disc or layer of material inimical to at least a selection of said creeping insects; said disc or layer interposed between an upper end of each bed leg and the underside surface of a bed base of said bed.

Abstract: In the present invention, by providing a motion control apparatus comprising an input interface configured to obtain a motion control input, a pattern selector configured to select at least one similar motion pattern corresponding to the motion control input from a plurality of predefined motion patterns, and a motion controller configured to control a seat on which the viewer sits based on the at least one similar motion pattern, the time and cost for providing realistic effect are reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture formed from two seat shells connected to one another, which form a seating surface and a backrest of the piece of seating furniture as a connected component, wherein the upper and lower seat shells connected to form the piece of seating furniture are designed approximately identically in construction and same are connected to one another only in the edge region thereof such that a free, narrow and flat gap space remains between the seat shells which holds a decal sheet via a slot-shaped access opening on the top side of the backrest and/or on the front edge of the seating surface and/or in the rear surface of the piece of seating furniture, which decal sheet is approximately the size of the surface of the piece of seating furniture.

Abstract: The present invention is a seat pad (10) that includes a main component (1) having a seating surface and side components (2) disposed on both sides of the main component. The main component includes a main first pressure receiving portion (1a) and a main second pressure receiving portion (1b). The main first pressure receiving portion has a higher foam density than the side components disposed on both sides. The main component and each of the side components are a flexible polyurethane foam obtained by foam molding a foaming stock solution containing a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a blowing agent, and a catalyst. The main first pressure receiving portion contains diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). Each of the side components contain tolylene diisocyanate (TDI).

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle seat core member that is superior in terms of a dimensional accuracy as well as integrity of a thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded body and a frame member. A vehicle seat core member (100) is formed as an integrally molded article of a thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded body (10) and a frame member (20), the thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded body (10) is formed of thermoplastic resin expanded beads (30) having through holes (32), and a porosity of the thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded body (10) is 10 vol % or more and 40 vol % or less.

Abstract: A chair is provided having at least one leg with an upper end on which a seat component is supported and a backrest interconnected to and projecting from the seat component. The backrest comprises a lower backrest section, an upper backrest section, and a backrest hinge interconnecting the upper backrest section to an upper end of the lower backrest section. The lower backrest section is interconnected to and extends from a rear portion of the seat component and the backrest hinge is configured to permit the upper backrest section to be located in an upright position in which the upper backrest section projects above the lower backrest section and is configured to permit the upper backrest section to be pivoted to a forward position in which the upper backrest section extends laterally over and spaced above the seat component.

Abstract: An adjustable mattress comprises a foldable bed frame, a decorative soft package covering the bed frame, and a plurality of independent barrel springs inside the bed frame. The plurality of independent barrel springs are arranged in a matrix. The bed frame and the independent barrel springs are covered with a cover cloth and an upper sealing mattress. The bed frame includes two transverse frames and two vertical frames, which are connected via bendable joints. The two transverse frames comprise two PVC sections connected by folding joints, and the two vertical frames comprises a plurality of PVC sections connected by bidirectional bending joints.

Abstract: System for convertible bunk beds comprising a base frame (11); an upper frame (21) of such dimensions that it can house a first mattress (211), movable between a first position in which the same is lowered and the system is in sofa configuration and a second position, substantially on the vertical of said first position, in which said upper frame (21) is lifted and the system is in bunk bed configuration; a third frame (25) of such dimensions that it can house a second mattress (251), constrained so that it is comprised between said base frame (11) and said upper frame (21), characterized in that the constraint of said upper frame (21) to said base frame (11) occurs by means of a kinematics with double four-bar linkage which allows to move said upper frame (21) while keeping it constantly in horizontal position.