Abstract: A textile machine management system and associated method for textile machines include automated guided transportation vehicles that transport material carriers between the textile machines. A logistic control system controls movement of the transportation vehicles. A material management apparatus manages the material flow between the textile machines and includes: a material flow database; a prediction module; and a disposition module.

Abstract: A pad for mounting to a helmet, the pad comprising a support member, a first layer of material arranged to cover a first side of the support member and a second layer of material arranged to cover the first layer of material, wherein a low friction interface is arranged between the first layer of material and the second layer of material to enable sliding of the first layer of material relative to the second layer of material, wherein each layer of material is formed from at least one of a textile, a cloth, a fabric and a felt.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an alignment device used in sewing projects, such as the construction of an inseam. The alignment device may comprise at least one tip, at least one sleeve, and one or more holes. When the alignment device comprises one or more holes, the one or more holes may allow for storage on a wall or other surface via an external hook or knob. The alignment device may further comprise one or more extensions. When the alignment device comprises one or more extensions, the one or more extensions may be coupled to the alignment device via at least one extension mechanism. One alignment device may interface with other alignment devices in a nesting alignment system. When a nesting alignment system is implemented, one or more of the alignment devices may comprise a recess to house at least one smaller alignment device therein for storage purposes. The alignment device may comprise a plastic, wooden, vinyl, or magnetic material, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A cheek pad for a helmet, the cheek pad comprising: an outer layer; an inner layer; and a sliding interface between the outer layer and the inner layer; wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are configured to slide relative to each other at the sliding interface, in response to an impact to the helmet, and the inner layer is configured to contact a side of the wearer's face, when the cheek pads are arranged in the helmet and the helmet is worn.

Abstract: A foldable ballistic body armor system having a linear arrangement of body panels. The linear arrangement of body panels includes a central body panel from which a front subset of body panels depends from a front edge of the central body panel while a rear subset of body panels depends from a front edge of the central body panel so that when a user crowns the central body panel, the front and rear body panels protect the front and rear flanks of the user under the urging of gravity in a deployment condition defining a rectangular prism. Each body panel is pivotably connected to its adjacent so that the overall system is foldable between a storage condition and the deployment condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a helmet, comprising first and second components having a sliding interface between them, wherein the sliding interface is provided between respective sliding surfaces of the first and second components, and the first component comprises (a) a mixture of (i) an olefin polymer, (ii) a lubricant, and optionally one or more further agents; or (b) an ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polymer having a density of ?960 kg/m3, which UHMW polymer is preferably an olefin polymer.

Abstract: An electrically heated article of warmth adapted to generate heat to a user person's body. The article of warmth has at least one integrally formed pocket to support and conceal one or more batteries at desired locations and orientations therein for the comfort of the user person. The pocket is formed between opposed fabric materials to define a hollow concealed pocket space. An opening is formed in one of the opposed fabric materials for access to the hollow concealed pocket space. The opposed fabric materials have an inner surface facing one another in the hollow concealed pocket space. The inner surfaces have sticky materials which when the inner surfaces are placed against one another they exhibit a binding retention force. The one or more batteries are retained at the desired locations and orientations by the retention force of the of the inner surface of the opposed fabric materials being placed in contact with one another.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.

Abstract: A multi-layered and reversible sweatband is disclosed. A sweatband may include an outer wicking sheath made of eco-friendly and antimicrobial bamboo blended with a stretchable material such as nylon, lycra or spandex. The sweatband may also include a second wicking sheath having an absorbent material comprised mainly of bamboo maintained with the second wicking sheath. These layers are preferably mirrored and stitched together in such a way that two absorbent layers are facing each other in combination with double wicking layers on each side of the side-by-side absorbent layers. The sweatband maintains its structure without the use of a fastening device and is fully reversible. The sweatband may include multiple designs and ornamentations, and can be placed on multiple body parts due to its variability in sizing based on the length and width of the fabric used. Methods of manufacturing sweatbands in accordance with the present inventions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A helmet may include a shell defining a cavity to receive a user's head. The shell may include a shell outer surface and a receiving area recessed into the shell outer surface. A liner may be within the cavity and coupled to the shell. A facemask may be coupled to the shell. A front bumper may be coupled to the shell and the liner. The front bumper may extend from within the cavity to an exterior of the shell. The front bumper may be positioned at least partially within the receiving area of the shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and a method for automated extraction of silk fibroin from silk cocoons. The silk extraction system can include a boiling tank, a rinsing tank, and a rinse bowl attached to a robotic arm. The rinse bowl has a porous bottom surface adapted to retain an extracted silk fibroin. The robotic arm can move the rinse bowl between the boiling tank and the rinsing tank for separate stages of processing. A silk processing algorithm is executed by a processor to automate the process.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to the technical field of body-shaping clothes, and in particular to thigh-constricting and hip-lifting body-shaping pants. The thigh-constricting and hip-lifting body-shaping pants include a pants body, wherein the pants body has a second shaping portion on a back side of the pants body and a first shaping portion on a front side of the pants body; the first shaping portion is arranged corresponding to upper thighs and a pubis region and has two inner side edges extending to inner thighs and two outer side edges extending to outer thighs; and the second shaping portion is arranged corresponding to positions below hips, and both ends of the second shaping portion and the corresponding outer side edges of the first shaping portion are connected at the outer thighs, respectively.

Abstract: A net structure manufacturing apparatus (1) comprising: a nozzle (10) having a discharge hole (11) from which melted thermoplastic resin is extruded so as to be formed as a filament; a water tank (20) disposed below the nozzle (10); a conveying device (30) provided to the water tank (20) and configured to convey a net structure (60) having a resin as the filament (12); and a gas ejection device (40) provided to the water tank (20) and configured to eject gas.

Abstract: Anatomically contoured ambidextrous compression glove particularly for the hand, form fitting to the tissue to ensure targeted delivery of therapeutic treatment to specific tissue, and yet remain stably affixed without pinching or binding, and allow for motion and use of the tissue while delivering targeted therapeutic treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and/or an apparatus for an improved helmet system that may help reduce the severity of injuries by enhancing overall helmet protection through uniquely designed facemasks and facemask bumpers. The facemask and facemask bumpers that are particularly adapted to redistribute pressure and impact forces, decrease vibration, sudden shock, noise and/or the peak forces transmitted from the facemask to the rest of the helmet system. The facemask bumpers may be disposed into specific regions of the facemask, including the brow region, the glabella region, orbit region, the frontal region, the mandible (front, right and/or left side) region, the maxilla region, the nasal region, zygomatic region, the ethmoid region, the lacrimal region, the sphenoid region and/or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A surgical protection system to define a barrier between the user and the external environment. The surgical protection system comprising a helmet assembly, a hood and a transparent face shield. The helmet including a shell, a face frame coupled to the shell, a static tab, a first fastener disposed on the face frame; and a fan mounted to the shell and configured to circulate air about the user. The hood may include a first material defining an opening. The shield may be formed from flexible material and disposed within the opening of the hood. The shield may further include a tab extending from a top portion of the shield and define an opening configured to receive the static tab of the helmet to align the shield to the helmet. The first fastener disposed on the face frame may be configured to facilitate removable attachment of the shield to the helmet.

Abstract: A transparent face protector assembly having a transparent protective mask covering the lower half or lower three quarters of the face, two arms that feature two axis adjustment, a swivel, pivot or hinge and one or more clips to adjust or temporarily adjust the position of the face protector or to open and close the face protector from either the left or the right side, and interchangeable mount devices that attach to the end of the arms to enable secure fitment to helmet ancillary attachment rails and systems. The face protector is attached with interchangeable mount devices that attach to the end of the arms to enable secure fitment to helmet ancillary attachment rails using ARC® or Picatinny® rail systems.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an apparel product. The apparel product includes a major component and a minor component. The major component forms a base portion of the apparel product and is configured to be supported and worn at least partially over a portion of a wearer. The minor component forms a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component. The apparel product includes an adhesive disposed at least partially between a portion of the major component and a portion of the minor component, the adhesive having a disulfide bond.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mass-producing densified carbon nanotube fiber. The method includes preparing carbon nanotube fiber, swelling the carbon nanotube fiber by applying an acid solution thereto, and stretching the carbon nanotube fiber, coagulating the stretched carbon nanotube fiber so as to remove the acid solution present therein, and drying the coagulated carbon nanotube fiber.

Abstract: A glove of a type worn to provide masking effect between a wear's hand and another surface, such as surface of food stuff. The glove, or fragments thereof, is rendered detectable by X-ray and/or metal detection apparatus. Apparatus and/or indication means can be provided to allow a detected glove or glove portion to be allocated to a particular location and/or personnel to allow, if necessary, remedial action to be taken.