Abstract: Swimming goggles (10) having two lenses (11), a pair of rigid frames (13) supporting the lenses, a rigid first connecting element (15) between the pair of frames (13), and a soft second element (12) distinct from the first connecting element (15) and from the frames (13). The frames (13) can have a rigidity chosen to ensure a shape of a rim of the lenses (11) and to support end buckles for connection between the goggles (10). The first connecting element (15) can have a lower rigidity than the frames (13), adapting the first connecting element (15) to a shape of a user's nasal root but opposing traction forces tending to modify a distance between the lenses (11) and the torsional torques tending to modify relative lying planes of the two lenses (11). The second element (12) can have two annular portions (16) and a connecting bridge (24) therebetween.

Abstract: A sports shoe includes an upper wherein a majority by weight of the upper is made from a thermoplastic base material and a sole wherein a majority by weight of the sole is made from the same thermoplastic base material. The sole and the upper are individually fabricated and joined to each other. The thermoplastic base material includes at least one of the following materials: thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, polyamide PA, polyethylene terephthalate PET, or polybutylene terephthalate PBT.

Abstract: The glove includes a hand portion, a sleeve portion integral to the hand portion and extending conically outward, a cuff portion integral with the sleeve portion and extending conically outward, and a connection portion between the cuff portion and the sleeve portion. The cuff portion has an extended configuration and folded configuration. The connection portion includes an annular band includes a first ring, a second ring, and a protruding ring between the first and second rings. The protruding ring includes a first bulged rim, a second bulged rim, and a band portion between the first and second bulged rims. The connection portion is in a first hinged relationship with the sleeve portion at the first ring so as to lock the folded configuration, and a second hinged relationship of the connection portion with the cuff portion supports the folded configuration.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes a sole structure having a bladder element. The bladder element includes multiple fluid-filled tubes that are substantially decoupled from one another along their respective lengths. The tubes extend lengthwise at least partially from a lateral extremity of the sole structure to a medial extremity of the sole structure. A method of manufacturing a sole structure of an article of footwear includes forming a bladder element with multiple tubes substantially decoupled from one another along their respective lengths. The method includes positioning the bladder element so that the tubes extend lengthwise at least partially from a lateral extremity of the sole structure to a medial extremity of the sole structure.

Abstract: A head-mounted display device includes a wearable assembly, at least one cushion and at least one adjustable fixing assembly. The wearable assembly is adapted to be worn on a head of a user. The at least one cushion is floatingly connected to the wearable assembly and contact the head of the user. The at least one adjustable fixing assembly includes a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure. The first positioning structure is connected to the wearable assembly, and the second positioning structure is connected to the at least one cushion. A structural interference generated between the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure positions the at least one cushion to the wearable assembly.

Abstract: A skate boot shell including a tridimensional outer sub-shell made of a first material, the outer sub-shell including a first sole portion connected to first heel, ankle and side portions; a tridimensional inner sub-shell received within and connected to the outer sub-shell, an outer surface of the inner sub-shell being complementary to an inner surface of the outer sub-shell, the inner sub-shell being made of a second material different from the first material; and a tridimensional reinforcement sub-shell made of a third material different from the first and second materials and bonded inside at least one of the inner and outer sub-shells.

Abstract: An impact-attenuating liner for a helmet includes a liner body made from an impact-absorbing material and a plurality of pads removably attached to an interior surface of the liner body, each of the pads being repositionable at different locations on the interior surface of the liner body. A retention system may be attached to the liner body and configured to secure the liner to the wearer's head during use. The liner may be configured to provide substantially uniform impact protection throughout the interior region of the helmet.

Abstract: An item of personal protective equipment including a face shield. The face shield includes a transparent planar plastic element that extends from below the eyes to the chin configured to have a portion shaped and sized to match the contours of a person's face. The face shield further includes a soft plastic portion that comes into contact with person's face below the eyes, and a retention mechanism, such as an elastic band or temples, affixed to the face shield allowing the face shield to be retained on the face of the person in a manner that prevents exposure to viruses/diseases while avoiding obstruction of the person's eyes.

Abstract: A chin strap assembly having a pad portion and a strap portion for a protective helmet. The strap portion of the chin strap assembly includes a first strap having first and second major sides and a terminal end and a second strap having first and second major sides and a terminal end. A socket is secured proximate the terminal end of the first strap. The socket includes a cavity therein. A stud is secured proximate the terminal end of the second strap in engagement with the first major side thereof. The stud is releasably secured in the cavity. A longitudinal plate having a first end and a second end is positioned on the second major side of the second strap. The stud is secured to the plate proximate the second end thereof with the first end of the plate extending away from terminal end of the second strap. A distance between the first and second ends of the plate is between 0.5 and 2.5 inches.

Abstract: Sole structures and/or articles of footwear include: (a) a frame with a first sidewall that has an opening defined through it; and (b) an interior midsole component including a second sidewall that extends along the first sidewall of the frame. The interior midsole component includes an outwardly extending stem projecting sideways and into the opening. This stem: (a) may extend at least to a location at or adjacent an outer surface of the first sidewall, (b) may be complementary shaped with respect to an interior surface of the opening over at least 25% of an axial length of the opening, and/or (c) may extend beyond an outermost extent of the opening.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper having a lacing system, an underfoot support plate, and a holding cage that has support members extending up from the support plate, forming a portion of a cradle around and rearward of a wearer's calcaneus bone. The support members join with the lacing system so when the cage is in a loaded state, the system translates a forward force of a wearer's instep against it, through the members so the cradle is pulled toward the calcaneus bone, with the lacing system, to impair the foot from sliding forward over the support plate. The footwear can include a tensioning member, joined with the system and a constrictor strap that wraps rearward around an ankle of the wearer, and operable in a tightening mode in which the lace is tightened to lock the holding cage against the heel and tighten the strap around the ankle.

Abstract: An athletic striking mitt is disclosed used in training athletes in boxing, martial arts, and other sports. The athletic striking mitt includes a back pad that increases the number of creative striking combinations available to the striker and reduces the repetitive stress common to the wrist, elbow, and shoulder of the trainer. An athletic striking mitt may include a glove assembly having a palm side and a back side, a front pad coupled to the palm side of the glove assembly, and a back pad coupled to the back side of the glove assembly. The glove assembly is sandwiched between the front pad and the back pad.

Abstract: A helmet can include a helmet body comprising an energy-absorbing layer and an outer shell disposed over the energy-absorbing layer. An electronic device can be integrated with the helmet body. A first electrical contact can be formed at an exterior of the outer shell and adapted to be in electrical communication with the electronic device. A helmet visor can be coupled to the helmet body with at least one visor arm, the helmet visor comprising controls integrated within the visor. A second electrical contact can be formed at an inner surface of the at least one visor arm and adapted to be in electrical communication with the controls integrated within the visor. The second electrical contact can be adapted to mateably couple with the first electrical contact such that the electronic device and the controls are adapted to be in electrical contact.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a cushioning sole system that provides different cushioning characteristics to a sole member using varying patterns of apertures. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. The sole member can include a set of apertures that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member.

Abstract: A convertible headgear that includes an adjustable strap stored behind a sweatband that may be used to secure the headgear as a cap or mask, and modified rear crown panels that form a ventilation opening to facilitate a clear nasal passage airway when the headgear is worn as a mask.

Abstract: A system including a first band and a second band that have a first side with a first attachment mechanism and a second attachment mechanism and a second side with a third attachment mechanism. The first attachment mechanism may engage with the third attachment mechanism. The system may also include a face mask with a first side and a second side having at least a fourth attachment mechanism and a fifth attachment mechanism. The fourth attachment mechanism may engage with the second attachment mechanism of the first band while the fifth attachment mechanism may engage with the second attachment mechanism of the second band.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear of the invention includes an upper, an adjustable closure system affixed to the upper, the closure system having a guide member having a first groove portion and a second groove portion, a fastening member positioned opposite the guide member and having at least two tensioning members, and removable cable assembly connecting the guide member and the fastening member, wherein the cable assembly extends sequentially through the first groove portion of the guide member, a first tensioning member of the fastening member, the second groove portion of the guide member, and a second tensioning member of the fastening member, a bottom secured to the upper, a stabilizing member positioned between the upper and the bottom, wherein the stabilizing member has a base portion and at least one of a lateral support portion and a medial support portion extending upwardly from opposing sides of the base portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a mesh structure. The mesh structure can be formed from a plurality of cords that are arranged in a mesh pattern or can be formed using a knitting process. The mesh structure can be disposed over the upper and the sole structure.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear, the upper including a base layer defining a least a portion of the upper and polymer threads stitched to the base layer. The polymer threads may include a core composed of a first material and a coating composed of a second material, where the melting point of the first material is higher than the melting point of the second material. The polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer by the coating of the polymer threads. The polymer threads may include one or more polymer thread sets stitched in pattern(s) on area(s) of an outer surface of the base layer to provide targeted characteristics to area(s) on the upper. In some embodiments, the polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer with heat and/or pressure.

Abstract: Headgear as provided herein includes a light source for providing light away therefrom, a rechargeable battery for providing power to the light source, and a solar panel for recharging the rechargeable battery mounted thereto. The headgear can include a housing configured to at least partially receive the light source, the solar panel, and the rechargeable battery therein. The housing is configured to mount to the hat and orient the electronic components in desired configurations.