Abstract: A helmet for a rider of an on-road or off-road vehicle protects the rider's head. The helmet also may include various features for enhancing the riding experience. For example, the helmet may include electrical connections for power various features of the helmet. Additionally, the helmet may include earmuffs which reduce road or other noises during operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for producing a recess in a workpiece made of flat material using a bending machine is disclosed. The bending machine comprises a first clamping jaw, a movable second clamping jaw configured to clamp, together with the first clamping jaw, the workpiece, a first bending unit arranged on the first clamping jaw having a first bending tool, and a second bending unit arranged on the second clamping jaw having a second bending tool. The method comprises clamping the workpiece with the clamping jaws such that a protruding portion of the workpiece protrudes from the clamping jaws, moving one of the two bending tools into a counteraction position such that it rests against the protruding portion at a distance from the clamping jaws, and extending the other bending tool such that it presses against the workpiece so that a recess is formed in the workpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a necktie including a shell forming an exterior surface of the necktie, an interlining positioned within the shell, a magnet, and a flexible magnetic member. The shell includes a first blade portion and a first tail portion, and the interlining includes a second blade portion and a second tail portion that aligns with the first blade portion and the second blade portion, respectively. The magnet is affixed to a tip of the second tail portion, and the flexible magnetic member is affixed along a length of the second blade portion. When worn, the magnet is magnetically attracted to the flexible magnetic member, securing the first blade portion to the first tail portion.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded use position where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix. A strap assembly offsets the radial honeycomb matrix away from the head of the user in the expanded use position.

Abstract: The embarrassment of passing gas in public is ubiquitous. Accordingly, certain aspects of the present invention are directed to providing filter underwear (also known as underpants) that is generally constructed with a single ply of underwear side panels that are separated by an activated carbon center panel that is removable from the underwear. Certain embodiments contemplate an odor control underwear being an underwear system that generally includes an underwear comprising a pocket that is fit to accommodate a removable activated carbon adsorbent sleeve. Accordingly, after at least one use (i.e., a time of wearing the underwear system), the adsorbent sleeve can be removed from the accommodating pocket, and therefore the underwear, whereby the adsorbent sleeve can be washed, dried, and reinserted in the accommodating pocket for another underwear use.

Abstract: Various hard hat fan systems are provided. In a certain embodiment, fan system includes an impact absorbing layer with a channel that defines a recessed surface which extends into the impact absorbing layer away from an inner surface of a shell of a hard hat. Together, the inner surface of the shell and the recessed surface define a duct configured to provide fluid communication between an inlet of the channel and an air vent positioned along the channel. In another embodiment, fan system includes a mounting bracket with first and second cam levers which may be actuated into a locked position, and first and second channels. When in the locked position, the first and second cam levers bias the edges of a mounting ridge of the shell against the first and second channels of the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is retained on the shell.

Abstract: A machine and a method for controlling such a machine that includes a feeder unit and a sawing station, the feeder unit being located upstream the sawing station. The sawing station includes a first sawing unit including a set of first saw band(s) and a pair of first support rollers, and a second sawing unit including a set of second saw band(s) and a pair of second support rollers, wherein the location of each support roller is adjustable in the transverse direction. The support rollers are configured to engage the timber body. The method is characterized by the steps of feeding the timber body by means of the feeder unit into the sawing station during the timber body dividing operation. The pair of first support rollers engage the timber body, positioning the pair of second support rollers at an initial mutual distance correlating to the real width of the timber body, and decreasing the mutual distance between the pair of second support rollers during the timber body dividing operation until reaching.

Abstract: A beverage capsule recycling press includes an annular body having an axis, an axial inlet, an axial outlet and a radially symmetrical annular sleeve communicating between the inlet and outlet, the body comprising first and second body portions connected by a hinge extending parallel to the axis, the second body portion being pivotable about the hinge relative to the first body portion between closed and open positions, a piston having a piston head and connected to the first body portion and moveable between a retracted position in which the piston is withdrawn from the inlet and an extended position in which the piston passes through the inlet and is located in the sleeve, and a piston mounting for moving the piston between the retracted and extended positions, wherein first and second channels extend circumferentially of the first and second body portions respectively adjacent the outlet.

Abstract: A hair straightening appliance with an adjustable heat plate includes a first handle and a second handle that are configured for relative movement between an open position for receiving hair therebetween and an approximated position for clamping hair. The first handle and the second handle are each configured to impart a straightening effect on hair when clamped. At least one of the first heating plate and the second heating plate are adjustable. When the first heating plate is adjustable, the first heating plate is selectively mounted rigidly with respect to the first housing or in a partially or fully resiliently mounted manner with respect to the first housing, and, when the second heating plate is adjustable, the second heating plate is selectively mounted rigidly with respect to the second housing or in a partially or fully resiliently mounted manner with respect to the second housing.

Abstract: A shell configured to be detachably attached to the outside of a helmet hard shell, the shell comprising: a first region; a second region; and a plurality of openings, each of the plurality of openings extending from a first side to a second side of the shell; wherein the plurality of openings are arranged along a boundary between the first region and the second region.

Abstract: Water sport headwear that is shaped to protect a wearer's head while also reducing the occurrence of water flowing into the wearer's eyes when emerging from water or after passing through a wave. The headwear includes a plurality of openings that permit water to exit through water and air headwear as the wearer emerges from water. The headwear provides openings and internal channels that encourage water to leave the helmet and reducing the occurrence of an outflow pathway of water from the helmet and toward or over either of the wearer's eyes.

Abstract: A system of head protection with an integrated air filtration mechanism for protecting the user from impact/concussion and ambient air pollution. Example embodiments comprise a rigid helmet shell covering the head of the user and a fabric air barrier around the user's neck, a battery powered filtered centrifugal fan contained inside an external detachable cowl apparatus adjoins to a helmet external top spoiler with a mounting system that is easily removable to meet impact attenuation standards The cowl apparatus directs clean filtered air into the duct system—a top spoiler funnel connected to an internal clean air duct and exits the visor air curtain providing continual clean laminar airflow between the user's face and the face shield. One or more sensors, calibrated to detect harmful particulates and a processor to automatically activate the system as a protective measure when harmful particulates are encountered and a sensor to detect when filter element needs replacement.

Abstract: A helmet is provided, which includes a helmet shell and a fastening assembly. The fastening assembly has a mounting fixture releasably connected to the helmet shell and a release mechanism operatively connectable to the mounting fixture, where connection of the release mechanism to the mounting fixture secures the mounting fixture to the helmet shell, and disconnection of the release mechanism from the mounting fixture enables disconnection of the mounting fixture from the helmet shell.

Abstract: A system for pressurizing and dispensing a food product can include a pouch for storing the food product, a dispensing valve coupled to the pouch, and a canister for holding the pouch. The pouch can include a valve fitment for attachment to the dispensing valve. The dispensing valve can include a first valve body portion moveably coupled to a second valve body portion. The first valve body portion can include a piston coupled to a nozzle portion. The dispensing valve can be manually manipulated between an open position and a closed position by axially translating the piston within the second valve body portion. The nozzle portion may be used to both charge the pouch with pressurized gas and dispense the food product.

Abstract: A garment/undergarment for males configured to provide support to the male genitalia during activity, particularly athletic or strenuous activity, the garment/undergarment comprising a moulded cup and comprising seams configured to be substantially invisible underneath tight clothing and wherein the seams are not stitched.

Abstract: A padding material for protective equipment is provided. The padding material is formed from a single, integral piece of material with a cellular structure. The size and/or shape of the cellular structure is non-uniform to provide support and reduce pressure in chosen areas. One embodiment of the protective equipment includes knee pad with a shell, padding disposed in front of the knee of the wearer, the padding including a non-uniform stiffness.

Abstract: A cycling helmet includes an outer shell and a closed cell foam layer adjacent to the outer shell. The cycling helmet also includes an inner liner adjacent to the closed cell foam layer. The cycling helmet further includes an insert of energy absorbing material adjacent to the inner liner. The insert is configured to move in multiple directions in response to an impact to the cycling helmet.

Abstract: The present invention is a helmet system that reduces concussions by damping rotational force transmitted to a helmet user. The helmet has an helmet shell that moves independently from an internal body worn by the user. At least one magnetic force emitter on the helmet shell's interior directs at least one interior-facing magnetic flux axially at the internal body. At least one magnetic force emitter attached to the internal body directs at least one exterior-facing magnetic flux at the at least one interior-facing magnetic flux. In a resting state magnetic flux interactions are limited. When a tangential impact rotates the exterior shell, the at least one interior-facing magnetic flux approaches to the side of the at least one exterior-facing magnetic flux, inducing negative torque of the internal body in a variety of ways. Rotational momentum is diffused in a variety of ways. The exterior shell is returned to the resting state in a variety of ways.

Abstract: A wiping apparatus for removing a fluid from a surface of a strip of a metal being conveyed, includes a wiping part disposed contactable with a rolled surface of the strip. The wiping part includes a plurality of divided members each of which is disposed contactable with the rolled surface and extends along an extension direction of the wiping part. The plurality of divided members are arranged along the extension direction of the wiping part.

Abstract: Multi-genre body armor comprising an external coil shock suspension (500) having a plurality of coil springs (510) attached to a top shell (500b) of rigid material and a bottom shell (500a) of rigid material; an internal coil shock suspension (511) having a plurality of coil springs (510) attached to a top shell (511c) of rigid material and a bottom shell (511b) of rigid material; and an innermost layer of encased (516a) buckwheat hull shock absorbers (516), with or without a sizing sir pocket (526) sandwiched between the internal coil shock suspension (511) and the encased (516a) buckwheat hull shock absorbers (516).