Abstract: An article of footwear flat pattern upper (126, 300, 302) portion (216) is provided. The upper portion (302) has a midline reference line (415, 416) extending between the toe end apex (316) and a midpoint on the heel end (314). The upper portion (302) also is comprised of an origin (344) aperture that is located within 10 millimeters of the midline reference line (415, 416) between the toe end (306) and the heel end (314) of the upper portion (302). The upper portion (302) is also formed with an overlay (500) that is coupled with the upper portion (302) between the toe end (306) and the heel end (314) and between the medial side (315) and the lateral side (317). The overlay (500) has an alignment aperture (345) that is aligned with the origin (344) aperture.

Abstract: Adjustable and/or dual-suspension boot levers for hardshell boots, having upper parts and lower parts that rotate relative to one another, are disclosed. Adjustable boot levers disclosed herein are adjustable along a continuum or at one of a plurality of preset positions on a lever to provide a forward-lean angle customizable to a user's preferences. Dual-suspension boot levers provide fore-aft dampening and are also customizable by selection of appropriate elastic materials and properties for use in the forward-lean and backward-lean suspension devices. In some embodiments, adjustability and dual-suspension are combined in a boot lever design.

Abstract: A protective system including: a protective suit capable of withstanding the force of an impact without tearing, the protective suit including: a head portion; a neck portion connected to the head portion; a torso portion connected to the neck portion; a fluid bladder formed in at least two of the head portion, neck portion and torso portion, the fluid bladder containing a fluid; and an alert indicator for indicating when the force of an impact on the fluid bladder exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A garment worn by a wearer has an impact absorbing material comprising arrays of various hexagonal or other deformable polygonal-shaped structures positioned between an exterior surface and an interior surface. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform (e.g., buckle) in a desired manner, reducing the force received by the interior surface.

Abstract: Garments configured to enable hands-free breast pumping using a breast pump and to enable direct nursing, include brassiere cups having a plurality of at least partially overlapping material components. Each component may define a free edge along a portion of its periphery and may be seamless interior of its periphery. The funnel of a breast pump may be received under and behind free edges of the components, and the free edges may provide support to the funnel while the breast pump is used for milk expression. One of the components also provides a side support during direct nursing.

Abstract: A supporting glove includes a glove base element made of fiber material, a resin coating applied to at least a part of an outer surface of the glove base element, and an inner glove made of fiber material provided inside the glove base element, wherein a relational expression of d2<d1 is satisfied, where d1 is a volume fraction of solid contents per unit volume of the glove base element, and d2 is a volume fraction of solid contents per unit volume of the inner glove.

Abstract: A helmet comprising a shell, a wire guard, at least one spacer, and at least one fastener. The shell has at least one attachment portion which includes an outer surface. The wire guard has at least one attachment portion corresponding to the at least one attachment portion of the shell. The attachment portion of the wire guard includes an inner surface. Each spacer has an outer surface corresponding to the inner surface of a the attachment portion of the wire guard. Each spacer also has an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the attachment portion of the shell. The at least one fastener engages each spacer with the corresponding attachment portions of the shell and wire guard.

Abstract: The challenge of protecting caps from excess perspiration is solved by providing a hat liner comprising: (a) a first portion including a plurality of tabs separated by one or more gaps, the first portion dimensioned so that at least a part of it fits between, and is held by, the sweatband of a cap and one or more front panels of a hat; and (b) a second portion, directly or indirectly joined with the first portion along a length, and including at least one moisture absorbing layer. The second portion may further include at least one moisture wicking layer. The first portion may include at least three tabs defined and separated by at least two gaps. At least some of the two gaps may have a wider open end and a narrower closed end. Each of the plurality of tabs in the first portion may be provided with a plurality of lateral ridges. The second portion may be indirectly joined with the first portion via the hinge portion. The hinge portion is provided with a plurality of lateral slits.

Abstract: Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim at least partially defining an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component and an open space at least at a forefoot support area, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an upper-facing surface and an opposite ground-facing surface; and (b) a forefoot edge support extending along and defining at least a portion of a first forefoot edge of the ground-engaging component. A bottom surface of the forefoot edge support (which may engage the ground) slants in an outward and downward direction from a location adjacent the open space toward the first forefoot edge. In some shoe pairs, the forefoot edge supports may be provided on a lateral forefoot side edge of one shoe, e.g., the right shoe, and on a medial forefoot side edge of the other shoe, e.g., the left shoe.

Abstract: An adhesive for securing a nipple shield to a breast. The breast adhesive includes a flexible member, having a front side and a rear side, wherein the rear side can secure to both a breast and a nipple shield simultaneously. The flexible member includes U-shape with a first end and a second end disposed opposite one another, such that the first end and the second end are symmetrical about a vertical axis. An outer perimeter of the flexible member includes a plurality of curved flanges therealong that adhere to a user's breast. In operation, an inner perimeter of the flexible member is positioned interior to an outer perimeter of the nipple shield and the outer perimeter of the flexible member is to be positioned exterior to the outer perimeter of the nipple shield. In this way, the nipple shield is secured to a mother while breastfeeding.

Abstract: A post-operative breast support system is provided for use following augmentation mammoplasty to prevent or correct implant migration. The support system includes a pair of straps which extend over the patient's shoulders, then cross one another at the patient's chest, then extend under opposite left and right breasts, then around the patient's back in opposite directions, and then forwardly around the torso to the front of the patient, wherein the ends of the straps are fastened or buckled. The straps have a width which prevents twisting. The fastener is adjustable, such that the tension and position of the straps can be quickly and easily set by the patient.

Abstract: A garment includes a fabric portion having an inner face that is configured to contact a wearer's body while the garment is worn. The fabric portion is configured to be stretched while the garment is worn on the wearer's body. A coefficient of friction of the inner face of the fabric portion is greater while the fabric portion is stretched on the wearer's body than while the fabric portion is not stretched.

Abstract: A brassiere includes bra cups holding a wearer's breasts. A shaping foam layer is sandwiched between outer and inner layers of each bra cup and extends from a lower to an upper edge of each cup. A support shelf assembly spans across a lower portion of each bra cup and includes a support component located proximate the lower edge of the cups, a non-stretch stabilizer fabric layer spanning between both cups and along a full length of the support component, and a supportive foam layer spanning between both cups and along the support component. The inner, outer, shaping foam, stabilizer fabric, and supportive foam layers span across a center gore that connects the bra cups to form a front panel of the brassiere. The support shelf assembly is molded between the inner layer and the shaping foam layer and is an embedded, integral part of the front panel.

Abstract: A wearable display device includes a wearing device, a linking-lever set, a bracket and an optical imaging device. The linking-lever set includes a first rod and a second rod, and the first rod is pivotally connected to the wearing device and the second rod, respectively. The bracket is fixedly connected to the optical imaging device, and is pivotally connected to the second rod of the at least one linking-lever set.

Abstract: Various example garments, footwear articles and bags may include a closable circumference or waist or foot opening. The circumference closing system may utilize at least one constrict-able tubular length to releasably retain a selected size of the closable circumference or opening.

Abstract: A gown (100) can include a body covering portion (101). The gown can optionally include sleeves (107,108) extending distally from the body covering portion. The gown can include a shoulder covering portion (106) defining a head insertion aperture (105). To make the gown self-donnable without compromising sterility of sterile portions, the body covering portion can include an accordion fold (302) or a rolled fold (303) beginning at an end (111) of the gown opposite the head insertion aperture and terminating at the sleeves.

Abstract: A sports shoe for cycling exercise includes a shoe body a shoe body including an upper and a bottom for accommodating an exerciser's foot, the bottom defining a forefoot area, an arch area and a heel area, a reinforce element, and a fastening device, a reinforce element mounted at the forefoot area to make the structural strength of the shoe body around the forefoot area to be higher than the structural strength of the arch area and the heel area, and a fastening device connecting the arch area of the bottom and the upper for enabling the bottom to lift the foot.

Abstract: A heat shielding sleeve defining a limb placement zone and including an installed position encapsulating a user's limb and an uninstalled position removed from a user's limb. The heat shielding sleeve further comprises an elastic or semi-elastic outer layer operably configured to enclose a user's leg and a secondary layer defined by a plurality of raised members wherein the secondary layer and the plurality of raised members are comprised of a thermally insulating material. The secondary layer further defines a plurality of exhaust apertures designed to provide thermal venting of the user's skin. The heat shielding sleeve is designed to protect motorcycle riders' and passengers' lower limbs from burns caused when riders and passengers come into physical contact with a motorcycle's exhaust pipes or the gas emissions emanating therefrom, while providing a comfortable and breathable garment sleeve that may be operably adjusted to the comfort of the user.

Abstract: A wearer is able to exercise the posterior (flex) muscles of the hand. Elastic bands attached to the glove cause the fingers to contract toward the palm and provide resistance when the fingers are straightened. The elastic bands are secured by bandlettes attached to the fingers and thumb of the glove. Palmlettes are attached at the base of the palm to keep the bands clear of the palm while wearing, so that ordinary tasks can be performed while wearing the glove.

Abstract: An Off-Road Rolling Film Vision System has a Controller Module (200), a Takeup Module (300), and a Rollout Module (400). The Controller Module (200) remotely controls a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) with a Command Input (205) that has at least one Button to accept a knuckle bump for controlling a Motor (325) in the Takeup Module (300) when the Controller Module (200) is attached to a handlebar of an off-road vehicle. The Takeup Module (300) has a Motor Compartment (305), a Takeup Spool Compartment (310), a Takeup Spool Gear Compartment (315), a Takeup Film Window (320), a Motor (325), a Motor Gearbox (330), and at least one Takeup Spool Gear (340). The Takeup Module (300) may have a Takeup Spool Window (350) to provide a view of a Takeup Spool (345) within the Takeup Module (300).