Abstract: A method of attaching hair extension to customer's hair includes steps of forming beads with strands of customer s hair using bead forming devices and attaching hair extension to the beads using a hair extension attachment device. The hair extension attachment device includes a weft that holds extension hair strands, an attachment thread fixed to the base weft, an attachment needle fixed to a free end of the attachment thread. The bead forming devices includes a bead tube, a first bead thread that passes through the bead tube, a first bead handle that connects both ends of the first bead thread, a second bead thread that passes through the bead tube and a second bead handle that connects both ends of the second bead thread. The bead tube is positioned between the first bead handle and the second bead handle.

Abstract: In the managing apparatus for managing the manufacturing of a product worn by a user, a feature acquisition part acquires a plurality of features relating to a body shape of the user. A mapping part maps and superimposes, for each of a plurality of different users, a density distribution specified by a feature of the plurality of different users on a multi-dimensional feature space having the plurality of features as coordinate axes. A manufacturing data allocation part allocates, to a plurality of different points in the feature space, manufacturing data used for manufacturing a product corresponding to the region in the feature space including coordinates of each point. A production management part calculates the number of products to be manufactured using each piece of the manufacturing data on the basis of the coordinates of the plurality of different points in the feature space and the density distribution mapped to and superimposed on the feature space.

Abstract: An article configured to fit over a wearer's head, or head and hat, in a manner to create shade for at least the wearer's ears and neck. The article includes a first circular member defining a first central opening and second circular member defining a second central opening. The first circular member includes a series of cuts about an inner edge proximate to the first central opening with the second circular member joined to the first circular member proximate to the series of cuts. One or more size adjustment fasteners may be employed to accommodate different head sizes.

Abstract: An accessory mounting system (30) and a helmet (10) that includes such systems are disclosed. The accessory mounting system (30) includes a plate (32) adapted to be permanently connected to a substantially continuous portion of a ballistic layer (12) of a helmet, where the ballistic layer has an outer surface (14). The plate (32) includes an inner surface (34) and an outer surface (36), where the inner surface of the plate is adapted to be disposed in contact with an outer surface of the ballistic layer. The accessory mounting system also includes an accessory rail (50) adapted to be removably connected to the plate, where the accessory rail includes an inner surface (52) and an outer surface (54). The inner surface of the accessory rail is adapted to be disposed in contact with the plate.

Abstract: A football helmet includes a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The one-piece outer shell includes a crown portion, defining an upper region of the shell. The shell further includes a front portion, extending generally forward and downward from crown portion, a left side portion, and a right side portion. The left side portion and the right side portion extend generally downward and laterally from the crown portion sufficiently to cover a respective left or right ear of a football player wearing the helmet. The outer shell further includes a rear portion, extending generally rearward and downward from the crown portion. The helmet includes a plurality of bumps defined on the exterior of the outer shell. Each of the bumps are a dome shaped protrusion that absorb, deflect, and distribute energy upon impact.

Abstract: A helmet liner includes: (a) an open lattice body portion comprised of a polymer, the body portion having opposite face portions and a circumferential side portion; (b) a helmet contact surface portion formed on one of the face portions; and (c) a skin contact portion formed on the other of the face portions, the skin contact portion configured with the lattice body portion so air can circulate through both the body portion and the skin contact portion.

Abstract: A helmet shield opening mechanism is provided, wherein first and second constraint tracks are provided on at least one support leg of a shield jaw guard, and a driver element is configured to come into contact with and drive the two tracks, so that the helmet has forced and controlled modes relative to the opening action and process of the helmet body. On one hand, the operational reliability and flexibility of the shield opening mechanism can be improved; on the other hand, the shield is opened smoothly without collision, thus improving the wearing comfort of the helmet. Further, a helmet with changeable jaw guard equipped with the helmet shield opening mechanism can plan the opening process of the shield flexibly to adapt to states of the jaw guard at different operation positions, thereby greatly reducing the chances of collision between the jaw guard and the shield.

Abstract: Described are uppers for a sports shoe with flat weft-knitted knitwear. The flat weft-knitted knitwear forms a top portion and a bottom portion of the upper. The top portion is formed as tube weft-knitted knitwear such that it is configured to surround a part of a shank of a wearer of the sports shoe when worn. The bottom portion is configured to cover at least a part of a foot of the wearer of the sports shoe when worn.

Abstract: A boot comprises: a shell comprising a first foamed polymeric material; a sock liner comprising a second foamed polymeric material, the sock liner having an exposed section and an enclosed section; and an adhesive layer affixing the shell and the enclosed section of the sock liner; wherein there is an absence of intermingling of the second surface of the enclosed section of the sock liner with the inner surface of the shell. Methods of making and using the boot are also provided.

Abstract: Footwear having one or more sensors, where each of the one or more sensors is positioned at a corresponding region of an inner and/or outer region of the footwear. Each of the one or more sensors has an assigned feedback that is dynamically assigned by or via a remote computing device, the assigned feedback being generated upon activation of each of one of the one or more sensors to generate the assigned feedback. The footwear further includes a processor coupled with the one or more sensors to process the assigned feedback generated by each of the one or more sensors to produce an electrical signal representing the assigned feedback generated by each of the one or more sensors. The footwear can further include an output coupled with the processor to generate an audio or visual output signal of the electrical signal representing the assigned feedback.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper having a bottom surface and a length and a sole secured to the bottom surface of the upper and including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole including a peripheral stabilizing member extending outwardly from the upper along a periphery of the upper from a medial side to a lateral side of the upper, the peripheral stabilizing member having a width and a length that are each at least 20% of the length of the upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper and a sole secured to the upper and including a stabilizing member extending outwardly from the upper. The stabilizing member includes a groove that separates the stabilizing member into a medial balancing member and a lateral balancing member, and where the medial balancing member and the lateral balancing member move independently of each other to provide balance and stability on different terrains.

Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer, and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.

Abstract: A footwear construction capable of incorporating one to three or more platform layers, or no platform layers at all. The invention comprises a kit including a sneaker member, optionally includable in the final construction first second and third platform members, guide members, optionally in sets of three, suitable for inclusion in a constructed footwear item with one, two or three platform members, and a tread its sole member, optionally replaceable by other types of soles.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes a continuous dispensed component forming a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is disposed directly on top of the second layer. The continuous dispensed component forms a medial sidewall and a lateral sidewall. The first layer includes a starting point where the continuous dispensed component is first dispensed. The continuous dispensed component continuously transitions from the first layer to the second layer at the starting point.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an improved footwear and methods for making and using the improved footwear, to provide improved structural support and comfort for a user. Embodiments described herein also relate to an improved footwear including a multi-layered midsole configured to provide improved support and comfort during use, while also providing antimicrobial protection to the user's foot.

Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a comfort sole attached to an outsole, the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel to a toe and interfacing with outsole, wherein the lowest point of comfort sole and outsole, called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane defines a transition zone of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind point (B) of the metatarsals; and a rigid shell interposed between the upper and the comfort sole.

Abstract: An article of footwear, a method of making the footwear, and an active last for forming the footwear are described. An example active last may comprise a heel portion disposed at a first end. The active last may comprise a forefoot portion disposed adjacent a second end, opposite the first end. At least a portion of the forefoot portion may have a curvilinear shape that curves upwardly from a horizontal axis to model an active stance.

Abstract: Improved cushioning elements for sports apparel, in particular for soles for sports shoes, are described. A cushioning element for sports apparel with a first deformation element is provided. The deformation element includes a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an expanded material, wherein there are first voids within the particles and/or between the particles.

Abstract: A sole, an article of footwear, and a method of making footwear are described herein. An example sole may comprise a midsole comprising a first region having a first density adapted for providing comfort and a second region having a second density adapted for providing support. The second density may be greater than the first density. The sole may comprise an outsole comprising a plurality of segments selectively disposed adjacent the midsole and adapted for providing traction on a variety of terrains. The outsole may comprise a unitary insert. Each of plurality of segments may be partially isolated from each other by portions of the midsole at least partially surrounding the plurality of segments.

Abstract: A tactile feedback shoe sole for footwear comprising a main body that defines a toe portion, an arch portion and a heel portion. A first chamber filled with a fluid is disposed in the toe portion. A second chamber comprising a second chamber upper wall, a second chamber lower wall and projections is disposed in the heel portion. A channel is disposed at the arch portion between the first chamber and the second chamber. If the first chamber is pressurized first before exerting pressure on the second chamber, which is likely to happen when the user of the sole runs following a forefoot running technique, the fluid from the first chamber flows to the second chamber and the fluid in the second chamber does not allow contact of the heel of the user to come in contact of the projections present in the inflated second chamber.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article comprises etching an etched feature on a surface of a first polymeric sheet, and forming a fluid-filled bladder element from the first polymeric sheet, with the fluid-filled bladder element having a sealable internal cavity that retains fluid. The method includes assembling the bladder element in the article so that a first portion of the bladder element having the etched feature is exposed to view, and a second portion of the bladder element is blocked from view by the article. An article includes the bladder element with the etched feature.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity. The bladder element has a surface with a groove that extends generally parallel with a transverse edge from a lateral side to a medial side, and has a reduced thickness at the groove. A first length along a longitudinal midline of the bladder element from a longitudinal extremity of the bladder element to the groove corresponds with a first footwear size, and a second length along the longitudinal midline of the bladder element from the longitudinal extremity to the transverse edge corresponds with a second footwear size larger than the first footwear size. The sole structure is used in a method of manufacturing an article of footwear.

Abstract: A high heel footwear including a top lift having any one or more of a securing feature, an anti-rotation feature, an alignment feature, and a cushioning feature. The securing feature secures the top lift to the heel of the footwear so that during usage, the top lift remains securely in place against the heel stem. The anti-rotation feature prevents rotation of the top lift relative to the heel, particularly when a twisting force is applied to the top lift by the footwear wearer. The alignment feature co-aligns the top lift to the heel, a particularly useful feature when the heel has an irregular or non-regular cross-section. A cushioning feature is also provided, for example, in the form of a honeycomb structure composed of a tire tread material and/or a top composed of a tire tread material having a tire tread pattern for added grip and traction.

Abstract: There is provided a shoe heel cover readily applicable, for example, to commercially available shoes. A shoe heel cover has a configuration including a fitting section detachably fitted to the heel section of a shoe formed of a shoe body and a heel section. The shoe heel cover further includes a latching section that latches to a stepped section formed between the shoe body and the heel section.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided that includes a sole structure and an upper attached to the sole structure. The upper includes an exterior layer and a base layer, and the exterior layer includes a biodegradable layer and a biologically active agent capable of biodegrading the biodegradable layer.

Abstract: A heel pad for placement within a shoe and a method of use. The heel pad includes a pliable body, a filler element contained within the pliable body, and a malleable member fastened within the pliable body and extending along at least part of a length of the pliable body. In use, the heel pad is positioned in a heel section of the shoe. A longitudinal end of the heel pad is folded along an upper edge of the heel section of the shoe. The folded longitudinal end of the heel pad is affixed to an outer surface of the heel section of the shoe.

Abstract: Collapsible tunnel systems or segmented tubular structures may be printed on or otherwise attached to base layers on articles of apparel, articles of footwear, or other articles of manufacture. The collapsible tunnel systems have two or more tubular structures attached to the base layer, with tunnels extending through the tubular structures. A tensile strand may be laced through the tunnels in the tubular structure such that when tension is applied to the tensile strand, the tunnels may collapse into a structure with a continuous tunnel through two or more tubular structures. In some embodiments, two or more segmented tubular structures each have two spaced-apart tubular structures joined by a connecting portion, and a tensile strand extending through tunnels in the tubular structures.

Abstract: A shoe lace clip for securing shoe laces or a shoe lace knot is provided, the shoe lace clip being formed from a single piece of substantially rigid material and including a base portion with a clip portion extending therefrom, the clip portion having a top jaw and bottom jaw separated by a fixed clip opening, the fixed clip opening having a patterned surface of curved grooves and rounded teeth for retaining a shoe lace or knot therein. The base portion may also include an eyelet opening extending therethrough and disposed perpendicularly to the fixed clip opening for threading the shoe lace in order to further retain the shoe lace clip on the shoe lace.

Abstract: A modular last system comprising: a frame and plurality of last segments removably attached to the frame, wherein the plurality of last segments each have an outer surface that defines an anatomical shape.

Abstract: A clothing has a clothing fastening portion that includes the one-side clothing fastening section and the other-side clothing fastening section, each of the two clothing fastening sections including a sequence of a plurality of fastener mounting portions facing opposite each other on which the respective fasteners are to be mounted and wherein the fasteners for the clothing include the respective button-like base portions and the respective sharply protruding sections extending from and through the back sides of the button-like base portions, each of the fastener mounting portions having an insertion hole formed thereon through which the respective sharply protruding section is to be inserted and having the form corresponding to the form in cross section of the sharply protruding section, the sharply protruding section of the fastener mounting portion which is to be inserted through the corresponding insertion hole having the engaging part on the tip end thereof.

Abstract: A decorative button cover assembly for trousers and other types of clothing to be worn as a fashion accessory. The assembly includes an elongated slider bar that establishes a constrained path configured to guide a button captive back-and-forth. A snare is attached to one end of the slider bar and a bracket to the other end, and has an aperture configured to receive and then trap the head of the button. The aperture is bounded on one side by an interior stopper edge. The bracket has a standoff portion and a mounting portion. A decorative cover is supported from the mounting portion of the bracket and spaced from the slider bar. In use, the assembly is inextricably trapped between under- and over-flap sections of the trousers, and yet the decorative cover is moveable toward and away from a position directly overlying the button head.

Abstract: Provided are animal articles, such as medallions and toys, that present beloved animals that have tails by positioning the tail upwards in a friendly and inviting way. Medallions are articles that can be hung from or attached to other items. Medallions include but are not limited to: tags (e.g., luggage tags), key chains, and jewelry. The articles may be two-sided in that a front view of the animal is provided on a first surface of the article and a back view of the animal is provided on a second/back surface of the article.

Abstract: A watch clasp with a finely adjustable watch strap length includes: a watch clasp sliding holder, located on a back surface of a watch clasp case; a sliding stop module, fixing the watch clasp sliding holder to the back surface of the watch clasp case through engagement, where the sliding holder can slide between the watch clasp case and the sliding stop module; a stop spring bar, fixed to the watch clasp case, and an unlock module, fixed to the watch clasp case where the unlock module is engaged with the sliding stop module, and the stop spring bar and the unlock module are respectively located on two sides of the sliding stop module; and an extension latch assembly, where one end of the extension latch assembly is fixed to the watch clasp case, and another end of the extension latch assembly is fixed to an elastic fine-adjusting assembly.

Abstract: Article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations by way of a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, where the strands are anchored from shape memory movement at a proximal end and connected to distal elements at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.

Abstract: An intelligent shading object, comprises a plurality of shading elements, a shading element deployment mechanism, a support structure, and a base unit. A shading element deployment mechanism deploys a plurality of shading elements independently of each other. A support structure is coupled to the shading element deployment mechanism. A base unit is coupled to the support structure to provide stability to the support structure, the shading element deployment mechanism, and the plurality of shading elements.

Abstract: An umbrella includes a shaft, a canopy, and an opening and closing mechanism that moves the canopy between an open state and a closed state. An inner stretcher frame has an inner hub and a plurality of inner stretchers. Each of the plurality of inner stretchers has a proximal end rotatably connected to the inner hub, and a distal end. An outer stretcher frame has an outer hub and a plurality of outer stretchers. Each of the plurality of outer stretchers has a proximal end that is rotatably connected to the outer hub, and a distal end. A plurality of connector assemblies rotatably connect the distal end of each of the plurality of inner stretchers to the distal end of a corresponding one of the plurality of outer stretchers, and retain the outer edge of the canopy.

Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable.

Abstract: Described herein are cosmetic bags of various size, shapes, and configurations. In one embodiment, a cosmetic bag includes a first sidewall including a first coupling surface; a second sidewall coupled to the first sidewall and including a second coupling surface, the second sidewall and the second coupling surface defining a groove configured as a handle; a reversibly sealable pouch coupled to and between the first and second sidewalls, the pouch being visible between the first and second sidewalls in a closed configuration; a first divider between the first sidewall and the pouch, the first divider and the first sidewall defining a first slot and the first divider and the pouch defining a second slot; and a second divider between the second sidewall and the pouch, the second divider and the second sidewall defining a third slot and the second divider and the pouch defining a fourth slot.

Abstract: A jewelry case with magnetic or Velcro attachment mechanisms, the case comprising a base material, a series of transverse straps provided approximately across the base material, the base material having magnetic material or Velcro provided therein, the straps having aligned magnetic material or Velcro provided therein, such that when the straps adjacent the base are folded over into closure, after jewelry has been laid on or around the magnets onto the base material, the magnetic straps hold the jewelry in position for roll up, or folding, and storage or transit of the jewelry case. The straps may be of differing lengths and numbers. A concealed compartment may be provided within the base material, on the inside or outside, and secured by a closure, such as a zipper, to conceal jewelry or other small personal items within the compartment, during usage. Various ties, straps or cords may be applied to the top edge of the base material, to hold the rolled up or folded case into closure, after usage.

Abstract: A collapsible backpack cooler includes a base, a collapsible portion, a back portion, and one or more straps configured for use by a user in securing the collapsible backpack cooler to their back. The collapsible backpack cooler is configured to allow the collapsible backpack cooler to transition between an expanded configuration, and a collapsed configuration having a reduced volume as compared to the expanded configuration.

Abstract: A device comprises a first tube having a first diameter and a second tube having a second diameter. A spring may be disposed between the first tube and the second tube. The spring may couple the first to the second tube. A plurality of tines may be disposed at a first end of the first tube and at a first end of the second tube.

Abstract: A hair clip apparatus includes a tongue, a clasp and a plurality of hair engaging teeth. The clasp cooperates with the tongue to retain the hair in a desired styling effect. The hair engaging teeth are spaced from the clasp and the tongue to engage hair surrounding the clasp and the tongue. The hair clip apparatus is retained in the volume of hair by trapping the hair between the clasp and the tongue, and also via the hair engaging teeth. The hair engaging teeth also are arranged to retain and secure hair between adjacent teeth, and also trap hair between the inner surfaces of the teeth and the base and/or tongue.

Abstract: A bowl stabilization system where a rigid bowl includes a plurality of magnets inserted into the base of the bowl. The bowl can be attached magnetically to a flat ferrous metal panel. A double-sided adhesive panel attaches the ferrous metal panel to any flat working surface, including a low walled tray. When a person wipes the bristles of a brush onto the edge of the bowl, the bowl remains flat to the ground plane because of the magnetic attraction of the metal panel to the magnets on the underside of the bowl. A concave cutout portion on the bowls upper edge allows the handle of a hair coloring brush to remain in a fixed position as the bristles are resting in the bowls interior bottom surface.

Abstract: A drawing device, including: a drawing head which performs drawing on a drawing target; a head mover which moves the drawing head in a first direction and in a second direction which intersects with the first direction; a cap which protects the drawing head; and a processor which controls the drawing head and the head mover. Within a range where the drawing head is moved by the head mover, a drawing area where the drawing target is placed and the drawing by the drawing head is performed and a stand-by area where the cap is disposed are provided. The drawing head performs the drawing on the drawing target while the processor controls the head mover to move the drawing head in the first direction. The drawing head is protected with the cap by the processor controlling the head mover to move the drawing head to the stand-by area.

Abstract: A flow-through device includes a body, including a stem; a cap; a neck; a piston; and an applicator; and a bottle including a reservoir configured to hold a solution, wherein the piston is attached to the stem at a predetermined distance along a length of the stem away from a bottom face of the reservoir when the stem is inserted into the reservoir, forms a seal with a sidewall of the reservoir, and is configured to displace the solution filled in the reservoir into a hollow channel volume of the stem, an interior applicator volume of the applicator, and an interior cap volume of the cap, and the reservoir is filled with an overfilled volume of the solution filling into the hollow channel volume of the stem, the interior applicator volume of the applicator, and the interior cap volume of the cap.

Abstract: A system for applying an adhesive includes: a shaft including a length and a diameter configured to be exposed to the adhesive coating; and a plurality of bristles connected to the shaft and configured not to be exposed to the adhesive coating when the shaft is exposed to the adhesive, wherein the shaft is at least partially hollow and includes a channel and at least one flow hole; the channel extends along the length direction of the shaft and at least partially into the shaft; an opening of the channel is disposed at a first end of the shaft and configured to receive a solution; the at least one flow hole is disposed on the surface of the shaft substantially opposite of the plurality of bristles; and the at least one flow hole is connected to the channel and configured to allow egress of the solution received through the channel.

Abstract: A ratchet disc assembly comprises a plurality of stacked ratchet discs defining an interior rising thread path. Each ratchet disc comprises a base and a plurality of thread portions rising from the base. Each of the plurality of thread portions is separated from each other by a slot and an inner surface of each thread portion is threaded to form a section of the rising thread path.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic case capable of automatically opening and closing a cover which is automatically opened and closed before extraction and retraction of a rod-shaped body such as a lipstick, thereby enhancing a convenience in use.

Abstract: A cosmetics container having enhanced structural strength regardless of exterior container shape is provided. In the container body of the cosmetic container, the right side wall part and the left side wall part defined by the shape of the inside of the container body are configured to have a thickness in the main body upper portion that is thicker than the thickness in the main body middle portion. Also, the front wall part and the back wall part defined by the shape of the inside of the container body are configured such that in the main body lower portion. Additionally, the portions connecting sideways with the right side wall part and the left side wall part are thinner than in the central portion.