Abstract: A footwear structure includes an upper provided with a mouth, a tip end and a front portion that is between the mouth and the tip end, a first lining housed inside the footwear structure, and a first through opening arranged on the front portion of the upper, and a first appendage externally arranged on the first lining at a position substantially corresponding to the first through opening, wherein the first appendage engages the first through opening and wherein the first appendage is accessible from the outside of the footwear structure.

Abstract: An article of clothing comprises a waistband configured to secure and carry at least one object on a wearer's waist. The waistband includes a first portion configured to form a circumferential waist part of the article of clothing and include at least a first channel and a second channel, the first channel having an elastic band therethrough, and the second channel having drawstrings therethrough. The waistband also includes a second portion configured to include a plurality of belt loops evenly spaced and positioned along the first portion of the waistband, wherein the plurality of belt loops are configured to receive a belt assembly therethrough.

Abstract: A Paleo Event Table creator tool box is described which is induced and/or allows a user to spatially join a selected area of interest of the earth crust to one selected tectonic plate in a tectonic plate model, which selected tectonic plate has an overlap with the area of interest, and to sample a paleogeographic dataset relevant to the area of interest for a series of paleogeographic time steps. A graphical user interface is induced and/or allows the user to create a Paleo Event Table that displays the sampled paleogeographic dataset. The Paleo Event Table creator tool box is used for paleogeographic reconstruction of the earth crust in the area of interest and identifying information relevant for the area of interest.

Abstract: A method is provided for an improved interpretation of seismic data, comprising the steps of: •(a) obtaining a 3D seismic data set from a predetermined region; •(b) generating at least one attribute volume comprising at least one attribute of said 3D seismic data; •(c) selecting a zone of interest from said at least one attribute volume of said 3D seismic data set; •(d) determining a frequency spectrum of said zone of interest; •(e) generating a synthetic model of said zone of interest based on said frequency spectrum of said zone of interest and the model defined by at least a three dimensional space, wherein a first variable parameter is variable in a first dimension of the space, and at least a second variable parameter is variable in at least a second and/or third dimension; •(f) calibrating said synthetic model utilizing additional data indicative to physical properties of said zone of interest; •(g) utilizing said calibrated synthetic model to provide the frequency spectrum of a synthetic seismic respon

Abstract: A method and system for modeling a subsurface structure at a time when the structure was originally formed. A first model having non-planar horizons representing a current subsurface structure may be used to calculate a vector field based on the non-planar geometry of the horizons of the model. The vector field may be non-uniform or uniform. Geographic coordinates of the first model may be transformed to paleo-geographic coordinates of a model representing the subsurface structure in the past, where the non-planar horizons in the first model are transformed to planar horizons in the second model. A set of points describing one or more fractures in the subsurface structure may be used to calculate a tuning parameter to correct a first set of paleo-geographic coordinates. A second set of coordinates representing an improved prediction at a time period when the subsurface structure was originally formed may be generated.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for adapting a mesh model to make it match a target. The model comprises a plurality of reference interfaces, each reference interface being associated with a target interface in the target. The method comprises, for at least one pair of successive interfaces, defining four intersections between a current alignment and the reference interfaces or the associated target interfaces, and modifying the coordinates for each current corner of the alignment on the basis of the initial coordinates of the current corner, and the four defined intersections, the modified coordinates of the current corner being on the current alignment.

Abstract: An absorbent garment has an absorbent assembly disposed within a garment shell configured for encircling the wearer's waist. The garment shell comprises a front panel assembly having laterally opposite side margins, and a back panel assembly having laterally opposite side margins. The absorbent assembly is attached at a front waist region thereof to the garment shell generally at the side margins of the front panel assembly to together define front side margins of the absorbent garment. The absorbent assembly is further attached at a back waist region thereof to the garment shell generally at the side margins of the back panel assembly to together define back side margins of the absorbent garment. The front side margins and the back side margins of the absorbent garment are releasably attached to each other to removably secure the absorbent garment on the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A swimwear garment having a material which is permeable to liquid but substantially impermeable to bowel movement material. In one embodiment, the garment can comprise a stand-alone disposable pant liner in the form of a swimpant with waist elastics and leg elastics. In other embodiments, a mesh liner can be a layer within a disposable swimpant. The mesh liner can be attached to the disposable swimpant around the perimeter of the composite structure, or in swimpants containing containment flaps, to the containment flaps. The mesh liner can, optionally, further include elastic strands attached under the mesh liner to provide further lift and hold the mesh liner close to the body of the wearer.

Abstract: In a waist expanding and contracting structure for pants or the like of a type having waist pockets, a waist part 1 consists of a front waist part 2, a back waist part 3, and a side waist part 4. The structure includes a first elastic member 14 which is positioned between a front waist surface cloth 6 and a front waist reverse cloth 8 with its one end sewn to the side waist part and with its other end sewn to both the front waist surface cloth and the front waist reverse cloth by sewing together, and a second elastic member 15 which is positioned at the rear of the side waist part 4 with its one end sewn to the back waist part 3 and with its other end sewn to the front waist reverse cloth 8. A side cloth 13 is folded back to be sewn to a hemmed edge P1 of the waist pocket, and a pocket bag 17 to be opened and closed by a fastener 16 is provided between the front body part 5 and a reverse cloth 7 of the front body part.

Abstract: Briefs (400; 500) for supporting an absorbent article have a front portion, a rear portion and an intermediate crotch portion, two leg openings, and a waist opening. The briefs also have a fastening member (401; 501a,b) which is arranged to cooperate with a corresponding fastening member (325; 326) on an absorbent article for the purpose of securing the article in the briefs (400; 500). The fastening member arranged in the briefs has a surface provided with fastening loops (405; 505), the fastening loops (405; 505) being designed to cooperate with a fastening member comprising hook members, and the fastening loops (405; 505) being arranged in a number of chain-like rows of loops (505), each formed by a continuous thread which penetrates through a layered carrier material (402; 502).

Abstract: A system for preventing and treating most lower back disorders provides an upwardly and forwardly directed compressive force exerted against the sacroiliac joint of the human body. Particularly, an inventive back brace is disclosed as including a support dimensioned to extend along the backside of the body generally from the lumbar region of the spine downwardly at least to the ischial tuberosity of each of the pelvic bones. A pair of adjustable leg straps and a flexible wrap dimensioned to extend around the lower torso are operatively connected to the support for tightening the support against the buttocks of the wearer so as to provide the desired compressive force against the sacroiliac joint.

Abstract: A multiple use camouflage system is described for use by an individual. The system is integrated into and remains attached to a fanny pack secured to a waist belt or to a backpack, etc. The camouflage system utilizes a sheet of flexible rectangular camouflage material (preferably translucent mesh netting) with spaced straps secured along one side edge and spaced D-rings on the opposite side edge. When deployed, the sheet material can be wrapped around the user and secured with the straps. A slit extends upwardly from the bottom edge toward the central section of the sheet, enabling the lower portions of the sheet to be wrapped around the users legs and secured with straps and D-rings, or the lower portions can be secured together to form a tube around the body of the user. The material can also be used off of the body as a fixed positional blind for hunting or surveillance. The material can be folded and rolled into the fanny pack for storage and carrying.

Abstract: A waist band holder for holding up a pair of trousers or a skirt. The waist band holder has three strips, a fabric strip, an elastic strip and a Velcro strip. The strip of Velcro is attached to the elastic strip. The elastic strip is attached to the fabric strip. Two additional Velcro strips are attached to the end of the waist band trouser holder for securing to a persons waist. The strip of Velcro on the waist band holder attaches to a strip of Velcro on the inner waistband of a pair of trousers or skirt. The elastic strip allows the waist band to displace in the vertical direction when an individual wearing the waistband trouser holder sits or squats. The waist band holder then returns the trousers or skirt to its original position when the wearer returns to a standing position.

Abstract: A garment for permitting ease of enclosing portions of a human body. The inventive device includes a front garment panel positionable over an anterior portion of a human body. A rear garment panel is positionable over a posterior portion of the human body and can be removably coupled at opposed lateral edges thereof to opposed lateral edges of the front garment panel to fully enclose the selected portion of the human body.

Abstract: An accessory pocket is shown for an item of golfing wearing apparel, such as golfing shorts or pants. The accessory pocket includes a panel which is made of a material adapted to conform to the wearer's body, the panel being affixed in permanent fashion to the item of wearing apparel to define a pocket for receiving a golfing score card. A fabric strip runs across the panel outer wall between opposing side edges and is attached to the panel at intervals to form tee loop openings for receiving golfing tees. The fabric strip used to form the loop openings includes at least a partial rubber backing to facilitate the frictional engagement of golfing accessory items within the loop openings. Fabric can also be utilized to form pockets for receiving a golf scoring pencil and a green repair tool. A ball mark retainer located on the panel outer wall engages a disc-like ball marker in snap-on fashion.

Abstract: A bullet resistent vest is provided with a shell that is further provided with a lower garment portion to elastically retain the front center and back center of the shell in position at the front and back centers, respectively, of the waistline of the wearer of the vest. An elastic waistband of the lower garment connects the front and back parts of the vest shell together in a first path around the wearer's waist and a crotch section of the lower garment connects the parts together in a second path between the wearer's legs. The lower garment disconnects in two areas: one preferably from the shell at the front center of the waistband, another either from the shell at the back center of the waistband or to interrupt the continuous waistband itself, preferably on each of its sides.

Abstract: An improved hook and loop reusable and reclosable fastening system for pairing socks, hosiery and gloves. The fastening system is permanently attached to the socks and hosiery. A preferred embodiment includes an elastic or other stretchable backing material attached to each hook and loop panel preferably made up of thin separable strips which can move with the expansion and contraction of the sock and attachment material. Another preferred embodiment includes several thin strips of the hook and loop panels attached directly to each sock, so that the sock itself can serve as a stretchable backing material. Another preferred embodiment is that each hook and loop panel, respectively, is attached to a logo or decorative pattern on the sock to camouflage the particular hook and loop panel. The products, such as socks, hosiery, gloves and the like can be attached by the hook and loop attachment means for washing, drying and storage.

Abstract: A shoe pocket for storing articles such as keys, change, etc. when engaging in athletic activities. The shoe-pocket has a pocket section with an open end formed with front and back sides. A flexible loop is attached to the back side for passing between a shoe and its laces and close the open end of the pocket. There is also a removable fastening material secured to the back side which removably fastens to the laces to prevent movement of the shoe pocket when jogging and engaging in other activities.

Abstract: An athletic support short is made of resilient, stretchable fabric and has an interior pouch extending between a waistband and the bottom of the crotch to receive a hard, protective cup. The pouch has an opening at its top and a releasable closure for retaining the cup. The top and bottom of the pouch are secured to the rest of the short, but the pouch is free of attachment to the rest of the short between the top and the bottom of the pouch.

Abstract: A garment in the general form of an improved athletic supporter includes a genital pouch depending from and attached to a waist band. The pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel, joined at the bottom to form an open-top pocket. The respective top portions of the front and rear panels are provided with releasable fastening means, preferably hook-and-loop fasteners, so that the pocket can be selectively closed and reopened. A packet containing a chilling medium, such as ice, and conforming to the pocket, is inserted into the pocket. When the garment is worn with the chilling medium packet installed in the pocket, the chilling medium is held in close proximity to a surgical site or a site of mild trauma in the scrotal or inguinal area, thereby affording a degree of relief from pain and inflammation. The pouch offers genital support and limits the movement of the genitals, thereby reducing strain that can exacerbate the pain and inflammation and inhibit healing.