Abstract: A health suit for improving sweating and tanning in various weather conditions includes a transparent material that is configured to allow ultraviolet rays and infrared energy to pass through the material and penetrate the skin with minimal deflection or absorption by the material. The health suit may also include an anti-fog layer or other set of anti-fogging features, moisture absorbing material, and a heat retention feature to improve sweating and tanning in various weather conditions.

Abstract: This relates to the manufacturing of reinforced materials, such as reinforced cellular materials or reinforced textiles, for example. Reinforcement is achieved by including a textile semi-finished product into the material to be reinforced, by providing the semi-finished product at the rear side of the material in a zigzag or wave-like manner and then pulling the semi-finished product through the material by a plurality of needles. Thus, the manufacturing process may be performed in a time saving manner.

Abstract: A system and method of evacuating a downed tactical operator from a hostile environment comprising adding an evacuation belt strap to a PALS grid on a body armor vest by using belt keepers. The evacuation belt strap is made by forming loops at the ends of the strap to function as handles to be grasped by rescuers of the downed operator.

Abstract: A battery includes a plurality of battery cells between first and second electrically conductive fabrics. The first electrically conductive fabric includes a first battery terminal. The second electrically conductive fabric includes a second battery terminal. The first electrically conductive fabric and the second electrically conductive fabric are framed to provide an enclosed region. The plurality of battery cells are arranged in parallel between the first electrically conductive fabric and the second electrically conductive fabric within the enclosed region. Each of the plurality of battery cells is configured to establish an electrical connection, at least temporarily, with the first battery terminal through the first electrically conductive fabric and the second battery terminal through the second electrically conductive fabric.

Abstract: A system to monitor hit impact force and to predict the likelihood of a concussion which includes a wearable device with an impact sensor and an application processor for prediction, a smartphone mobile application, a cloud-based data storage system, and an algorithm improvement system. The wearable device is mounted to the player's helmet or other locations where the impact force to the head is measured and a prediction algorithm is used to predict the potential risk of concussion. The wearable device wirelessly communicates with a smartphone, where data is viewed and associated information is managed. The impact force data and all related information are also automatically uploaded from the smartphone to a cloud-based database for storage. An algorithm improvement system will periodically analyze the data in order to build a better prediction model between impact force measured and the concussion diagnosed.

Abstract: A combined scarf and scarf holder includes a flexible scarf, and a scarf holder removably engaged with a portion of the scarf such that the scarf is maintained at a substantially stable position while permitting the scarf to be removably positioned through the scarf holder. Such a scarf holder includes a curvilinear body having a first end and a second end, a first fastener attached to the first end, and a second fastener attached to the second end. In this manner, the first fastener is detachably mated to the second fastener such that the body is selectively adapted between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified set of gloves, system, and method of glove removal and retention that is particularly well suited for, but not limited to, tactical situations (i.e. fast-roping) and action sports environments. In one embodiment, the glove(s) feature at least one catch between at least two fingers of the glove(s). Preferably, the catch defines a mechanism for rapidly removing and retaining the glove(s). Further disclosed is a system for removing the glove(s) featuring a garment with an attached anchor, such as a carabineer or a hook. In a preferred embodiment, the anchor is positioned in the sternum area of the vest and glove wearer. Operably, a user moves the gloved hand(s) down and over the anchor to place the catch on the anchor so that the continued movement of the user's hands rapidly removes and stores the glove(s) via the anchor.

Abstract: Medical gloves are disclosed with one or more channels running from a cuff of the glove to the tip of one or more fingers. The channel may extend at least partially around the fingertip and may comprise a one or more orifices positioned at least partially around the fingertip. A suction source may be coupled to the channel to provide suction at the orifices.

Abstract: An athletic garment is provided that has a plurality of fabric panels sewn together to form pants. The pants have a continuous interior cavity with a pair of leg portions each terminating at a leg opening. The pants have a front face and a rear face. A waistband is sewn to an upper edge of the pants. A fabric pouch is provided for containing an athletic support cup, and this pouch is disposed within the interior cavity of the pants proximate to the front face. The pouch is attached to the waistband by a top attachment panel, and it is attached to the front face of the pants on right and left sides of the pouch by side wing attachment panels. The side wing attachment panels are spaced apart from each other so as to leave a tip portion of the pouch unattached.

Abstract: A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication.

Abstract: A protective helmet includes a primary inner shell, a first outer impact shell, and a second outer impact shell. The primary inner shell is configured to be worn on a user's head and the primary inner shell comprises a crown portion and a rear portion. The first outer impact shell is located above the crown portion and the second outer impact shell is located above the rear portion. Each of the first and second outer impact shells has a first end and a second end. The first end is hingedly secured to the primary inner shell and the second end is coupled to the primary inner shell by at least one shock absorber. The at least one first shock absorber is configured to resist rotational movement of the first and second outer impact shells toward the crown and rear portions of the primary inner shell.

Abstract: A garment worn on the upper body is disclosed having a right and left body portions that are joined at the front and rear by a corresponding fastening mechanism. This allows the right body portion and left body portion to separated from one another and interchanged with other body portions to vary the visual characteristics of the garment. The right and left body portions can have different visual characteristics.

Abstract: Swimming goggles include two eyepieces with a substantially cup-like shape, a bridge element connecting the two eyepieces at the nose, a strap wrap the head, couple the outer ends of each eyepiece and keep the goggles in place when in use, wherein each of the two eyepieces includes at least one polygonal plan shaped flat front lens or wall and a shell wall composed of a set of polygonal plan shaped flat lenses joined to each other, along adjacent contact edges, and with the peripheral edge of the at least one flat front lens or wall to delimit a reduced volume inner chamber, which is completely open towards the rear part of the eyepiece, that is, towards the eye.

Abstract: A bicycle shorts system includes a bicycle shorts having a waist section configured to fit around a waist area of the user; a first leg section and a second leg section integral with and secured to the waist section; and a padded area having a material extending from the first leg section to the second leg section, the padded area forming a cavity. The system further includes a liquid filling assembly having a first liquid chamber carried by the first leg section; and a second liquid chamber carried by the second leg section. The method includes filling the first liquid chamber and the second liquid chamber.

Abstract: The shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle is adapted for use with a shirt. The shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle is an apparel stay that is used to hold a shirt in position while it is worn by a wearer. The shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle is worn underneath the outer apparel layer of the wearer such that the shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle will not been seen. From this location, the shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle attaches the shirt of the wearer to the foot of the wearer such that the shirt will remain in position and not become what is commonly referred to as “untucked”. The shirt stay suspenders with a quick release buckle comprises a plurality of stays. Each of the plurality of stays further comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a quick release buckle.

Abstract: An undergarment is provided having a support system configured to comfortably support a male wearer's genitalia throughout aggressive athletic movements. Inside of the undergarment, an internal pocket is formed by a generally H-shaped insert that holds the male wearer's genitalia in a forward position and keeps the wearer's genitalia aligned with the internal portion of the athletic cup positioned at the front of the undergarment. Additionally, the H-shaped insert positions the male wearer's genitalia away from their legs, providing increased support and comfort for the wearer. A cross-wall defining the back of the internal pocket holds the wearer's genitalia to prevent it from dropping backward or downward, and presses against the wearer's perineum at its top edge to further aid in creation of a barrier that even further reduces the risk of chaffing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a garment that includes integrated waterproof impact resistant speakers. Related methods of manufacturing the garment are also provided herein.

Abstract: Protective eyewear including a primary frame is joined with first and second separate and independent protective elements that can move relative to one another. The frame can be constructed from polymeric material, and can include a central portion and opposing left and right side portions that extend rearward to attachment elements and subsequently a strap. The protective elements can be in the form of metal cages, each including a perimeter element that generally surrounds a user's eye and a transverse element that reinforces the perimeter element. The protective elements are primarily only connected via the frame and can move relative to one another, optionally about a flex element defined by the frame. This can enable the eyewear to readily conform to a variety of different facial contours thereby meeting the demand of different players having different facial structure.

Abstract: User-friendly welding helmet assembly configurations to be worn on the head of a weldor are disclosed. The welding helmet assembly configurations include various advanced features including a spatter shield that is easily replaceable from an external front portion of a shell of the helmet assembly configuration, and an adjustable ratchet headgear within the shell having a repositionable lever adapted to easily adjust a detent position of the ratchet headgear with respect to the shell. Other user-friendly features are also provided, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: An aquatic sport performance garment comprising restraints affixed to a lateral material surface of the aquatic sport performance garment approximately parallel to a sagittal plane along each side of the garment and further comprising restraints affixed to a material surface across the back of the aquatic sport performance garment, posteriorly offset from the coronal plane of the garment in a criss-cross fashion, intersecting the longitudinal axis with the ends of the criss-cross restraints located in proximity to the ends of the longitudinally placed lateral restraints on each side of the garment; said restraints configured to inhibit side-to-side bending of the body of a user, reduce longitudinal drag, improve stroke mechanics, encourage proper torso rotation and muscle coordination about the midsection of the body of the user during movement and improve endurance when the garment is worn by the user when swimming.