Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to color compositions and methods of making a printed layer using the color composition as well as an article that can include the printed layer.

Abstract: An expandable tent structure with a side wall of mesh or fabric enclosing an internal volume of the tent. The tent has one or more openings in the roof and/or side walls of the tent, and a hatch pivotally attached to the tent. The hatch in one position covers an opening in the roof and/or side wall, and a mesh or fabric structure extends in an accordion-like manner between the hatch and edges of the opening. A plurality of ribs support the mesh or fabric, the ribs being pivotally attached to the tent supporting structure. When the hatch is in its open position, the internal volume of the tent is increased, with the mesh or fabric attached to the hatch and the edges of the opening providing a barrier over the opening against the environment.

Abstract: A wearable carrying system for a container such as a backpack or a bag has one or two straps that extend over the shoulder(s) and torso of a user. The strap or straps include a bladder system that is sequentially inflated or deflated by the controllable introduction and removal of a fluid into and out of the bladder system. A shoulder pad is located on a portion of the strap, the shoulder pad having an additional controllable bladder system to adjust the load bearing position of a strap on the shoulder of a user.

Abstract: A wearable, torso-worn, hands free multi-illumination system having a fabric harness worn over the shoulders and adjacent the chest and back of a user. The fabric harness has an adjustable aperture to receive the head of the user, and a fastener along the rim of the aperture, where the fastener adjusts the size of the aperture. The fabric harness includes a front panel and a rear panel, with an ambient light and a light sensor mounted on the front panel. An electronic control system is mounted on the fabric harness, including a control board, LEDs, and light sensor. The ambient light and the light sensor are electrically connected to the control board. Switches are mounted to the front panel, and are electrically connected to the control board. An electric power source is removably mounted on the rear panel, and the power source is electrically connected to the control board.

Abstract: An expandable tent structure with one or more side walls made of mesh or fabric enclosing an internal volume of the tent. The tent has one or more openings in the roof and/or side walls of the tent, and a hatch pivotally attached at one end of the hatch to the tent. The hatch in one position covers an opening in the roof and/or side wall of the tent, and a mesh or fabric structure extends in an accordion-like manner between the hatch and three edges of the opening. A plurality of ribs support the mesh or fabric structure, the ribs being pivotally attached to the supporting structure of the tent. When the hatch is in its open position, the internal volume of the tent is substantially increased, with the mesh or fabric material attached to the hatch and the edges of the opening providing a barrier over the opening against weather, debris, and the like.

Abstract: A wearable carrying system for a container such as a backpack or a bag has one or two straps that extend over the shoulder(s) and torso of a user. The strap or straps include a bladder system that is sequentially inflated or deflated by the controllable introduction and removal of a fluid into and out of the bladder system. A shoulder pad is located on a portion of the strap, the shoulder pad having an additional controllable bladder system to adjust the load bearing position of a strap on the shoulder of a user.

Abstract: A harness system for carrying storage panels and pocket panels on a cooler includes a flexible harness extending around the outer surfaces of a cooler. The flexible harness has a first longitudinal surface of one part of a hook and loop fastener, and the cooler has a plurality of bracket to removably mount the flexible harness to the cooler walls. The first longitudinal surface of the flexible harness faces away from the cooler walls. Pocket panels for storing items have a second portion of a hook and loop fastener, or a rim, are removably attached to the flexible harness, or the brackets mounted to the walls of the cooler.

Abstract: A wearable, torso-worn, hands free multi-illumination system having a fabric harness worn over the shoulders and adjacent the chest and back of a user. The fabric harness has an adjustable aperture to receive the head of the user, and a fastener along the rim of the aperture, where the fastener adjusts the size of the aperture. The fabric harness includes a front panel and a rear panel, with an ambient light and a light sensor mounted on the front panel. An electronic control system is mounted on the fabric harness, including a control board, LEDs, and light sensor. The ambient light and the light sensor are electrically connected to the control board. Switches are mounted to the front panel, and are electrically connected to the control board. An electric power source is removably mounted on the rear panel, and the power source is electrically connected to the control board.

Abstract: A novel mobile entertainment apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mobile platform, an enclosure disposed on a top side of the mobile platform, and an obstructed access simulation device disposed on a top side of the mobile platform. The mobile platform comprises a hitch; one or more axles; one or more wheels disposed on the one or more axles; and one or more jacks disposed on a bottom side of the mobile platform. The enclosure comprises a right side wall; a left side wall; a rear wall; and a front wall. The obstructed access simulation device comprises a frame; one or more hinges attached to the frame; a door attached to the one or more hinges; and an obstruction device.

Abstract: A novel mobile entertainment apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mobile platform, an enclosure disposed on a top side of the mobile platform, and an obstructed access simulation device disposed on a top side of the mobile platform. The mobile platform comprises a hitch; one or more axles; one or more wheels disposed on the one or more axles; and one or more jacks disposed on a bottom side of the mobile platform. The enclosure comprises a right side wall; a left side wall; a rear wall; and a front wall. The obstructed access simulation device comprises a frame; one or more hinges attached to the frame; a door attached to the one or more hinges; and an obstruction device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an earphone system having a first primary earphone having a portion for contacting a portion of an ear of a user; a first secondary earphone releasably connected to the primary earphone to define a first earphone assembly, the first secondary earphone having a portion for contacting a portion of an ear of a user; and a member for electrically connecting the primary earphone and the secondary earphone to a source of an electrical signal representative of an audible sound.

Abstract: The inventions disclosed and claimed herein relate to a family of cable assemblies which are adapted for use with personal headphones. Various configurations of the assemblies are disclosed herein, each of which provide some combination of many diverse features, including: (1) capability for converting a passive headphone into an active noise reducing headphone; (2) capability for converting a personal stereo headphone for use with a mobile phone; (3) capability for integrating two audio sources for use with a single set of headphones; and (4) capability for wireless communications between the cable assembly and any one or more of the audio sources and headphones.

Abstract: A personal wearable communication and speaker entertainment system which provides improved quality audio response and which does not interfere with the wearer's activities or block environmental sounds is disclosed. The speaker system is connected to or in communication with a conventional source of audio signals, such as radio, tape player, CD player, cellular telephone or the like.

Abstract: A hands-free personal communication device is worn about a user's neck. The communication device includes an elongated elastic neckband for supporting the communication device about the user's neck. The elastic neckband has memory characteristic and is bendable along its length such that the neckband is formable into and out of various selectable positions. An acoustic output device is attached to the neckband and positioned near an ear of the user when the communication device is worn about the user's neck. A microphone is attached to an end of the neckband. A detachable earbud may be attached to an end of the neckband.