Abstract: The invention provides bicycling shoes having soles containing materials of at least two different material densities configured to provide improved comfort, and fit for a wearer when walking or running in the shoes, while providing enhanced force transfer from the wearer to a bicycle pedal when bicycling in the shoes.

Abstract: An expandable spinning accessory for a portable media player. The accessory includes a platform for attaching the spinning accessory to the portable media player or a case for the portable media player. The accessory also includes a skin operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the skin and to the button. The bearing assembly is configured to facilitate rotation of the button relative to the skin.

Abstract: An expandable spinning accessory for a portable media player. The accessory includes a platform for attaching the spinning accessory to the portable media player or a case for the portable media player. The accessory also includes a skin operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the skin and to the button. The bearing assembly is configured to facilitate rotation of the button relative to the skin.

Abstract: An expandable spinning accessory for a portable media player. The accessory includes a platform for attaching the spinning accessory to the portable media player or a case for the portable media player. The accessory also includes a skin operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the skin and to the button. The bearing assembly is configured to facilitate rotation of the button relative to the skin.

Abstract: A spinning accessory for use with a socket accessory attached to a mobile electronic device. The spinning accessory includes a bearing assembly sized to receive the socket accessory, and a gripping member carried by an inner surface of the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly facilitates rotation of a portion of the spinning accessory relative to the socket accessory. The gripping member is adapted to securely engage a portion of the socket accessory.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a composite element adapted for use with an article of footwear. The composite element generally comprises a first portion with a first rigidity and a second portion with a second, different rigidity. The first portion and the second portion each comprise at least one fiber-reinforced layer and are configured to provide the desired rigidity characteristics according to a wearer's characteristics and/or an intended use of the footwear.

Abstract: An expandable spinning accessory for a portable media player. The accessory includes a platform for attaching the spinning accessory to the portable media player or a case for the portable media player. The accessory also includes a skin operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the skin and to the button. The bearing assembly is configured to facilitate rotation of the button relative to the skin.

Abstract: An expandable spinning accessory for a portable media player. The accessory includes a platform for attaching the spinning accessory to the portable media player or a case for the portable media player. The accessory also includes a skin operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the skin opposite the platform, and a bearing assembly operably coupled to the skin and to the button. The bearing assembly is configured to facilitate rotation of the button relative to the skin.

Abstract: A spinning accessory for use with a socket accessory attached to a mobile electronic device. The spinning accessory includes a bearing assembly sized to receive the socket accessory, and a gripping member carried by an inner surface of the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly facilitates rotation of a portion of the spinning accessory relative to the socket accessory. The gripping member is adapted to securely engage a portion of the socket accessory.

Abstract: A spinning accessory for use with a socket accessory attached to a mobile electronic device. The spinning accessory includes a bearing assembly sized to receive the socket accessory, and a gripping member carried by an inner surface of the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly facilitates rotation of a portion of the spinning accessory relative to the socket accessory. The gripping member is adapted to securely engage a portion of the socket accessory.

Abstract: An expandable device accessory including a body having a first end and a second end and is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A button is coupled to the first end of the body, and a link includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is a platform having an opening sized to receive the second end of the body. At least the first portion and the second portion of the link is adapted to removably couple to a different link.

Abstract: The invention provides bicycling shoes having soles containing materials of at least two different material densities configured to provide improved comfort, and fit for a wearer when walking or running in the shoes, while providing enhanced force transfer from the wearer to a bicycle pedal when bicycling in the shoes.

Abstract: A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

Abstract: A spinning accessory for use with a socket accessory attached to a mobile electronic device. The spinning accessory includes a bearing assembly sized to receive the socket accessory, and a gripping member carried by an inner surface of the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly facilitates rotation of a portion of the spinning accessory relative to the socket accessory. The gripping member is adapted to securely engage a portion of the socket accessory.

Abstract: A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a composite element adapted for use with an article of footwear. The composite element generally comprises a first portion with a first rigidity and a second portion with a second, different rigidity. The first portion and the second portion each comprise at least one fiber-reinforced layer and are configured to provide the desired rigidity characteristics according to a wearer's characteristics and/or an intended use of the footwear.

Abstract: A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

Abstract: The invention provides bicycling shoes having soles containing materials of at least two different material densities configured to provide improved comfort, and fit for a wearer when walking or running in the shoes, while providing enhanced force transfer from the wearer to a bicycle pedal when bicycling in the shoes.