Abstract: A helmet includes the first pad in contact with an occipital region of a rider, and each of the second pads in contact with the cheeks of the rider. Since the first pad moves from the first occipital region-contact position to the second occipital region-contact position as well as the second pad moves from the first cheek-contact position to the second cheek-contact position, the helmet is moved relative to the rider's head by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: An attachment system for securing a frontal helmet extension to protective headgear, the attachment system including one or more magnetic elements disposed on the helmet and/or frontal helmet extension and one or more complementary elements disposed on the helmet and/or frontal helmet extension and adapted to engage the magnetic elements. The magnetic elements and complementary elements are configured to detachably couple the frontal helmet extension to the helmet in a position wherein the frontal helmet extension extends forward from the helmet. The magnetic properties of the magnetic elements are adapted to magnetically attract the complementary elements so that the frontal helmet extension is effectively secured to the helmet during ordinary use of the helmet while allowing release of the frontal helmet extension from the helmet upon impact.

Abstract: A computer system including a Web site and/or a cloud array of computers. The system is configured to have a connection to a smartphone or other mobile computer device and to use the device to control a configuration of computer-controlled bladders, compartments, chambers and/or internal sipes in footwear soles of a device user. The system is further configured to control the configuration of the bladders, compartments, chambers and/or internal sipes by using the device and the connection to: transmit data to the system for storage and/or shared or independent processing and/or analysis: process data received from the sensors in the footwear soles, a sensor including a gyroscope and/or an accelerometer in the device and a sensor including a gyroscope and/or an accelerometer located in, on, or near a head of the device user; and use the processed data to alter a configuration of the bladders, compartments, chambers and/or internal sipes.

Abstract: A shoe for ski boots, including a breathable portion with a first outer layer, suitable to interface with an inner wall of an associable ski boot, and a second inner layer, at least partially overlapped and fastened to the first outer layer, said layers being at least partially pierced and comprising through holes through the same layers is provided. Advantageously, at overlapped portions of the first and second layer, the relevant holes, of the first and second layer are aligned with each other to completely pass through the succession of said layers of the breathable portion. At an inner side of the shoe, the shoe comprises a waterproofing portion shaped to allow the exit of vapour or water towards the outside of the shoe and of the containment volume and so as to prevent the entry of water or vapour from the outside of the shoe within said containment volume.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure including a midsole with an outsole secured thereto, wherein one or more arcuate inserts within recesses or cavities extending into the midsole are exposed through one or more apertures in the outsole. These inserts provide unique cushioning and support properties, particularly during “banking” (e.g., leaning to one side or pushing off to the side from the medial or lateral side of the foot). The inserts provide the structural benefits of dome or arch shapes that are formed in the mid-sole and open to the underside.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure including a midsole with an outsole secured thereto, wherein a one or more recesses or cavities extend substantially into the midsole and are exposed through one or more apertures in the outsole. These recesses or cavities provide unique cushioning and support properties, particularly during “banking” (e.g., leaning to one side or pushing off to the side from the medial or lateral side of the foot). The recesses or cavities provide the structural benefits of dome or arch shapes that are formed in the mid-sole and open to the underside.

Abstract: Described are soles for shoes, and shoes with such soles. The sole includes a first partial region and a second partial region, a cushioning element, and a protection element. The cushioning element is arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The protection element is also arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The cushioning element has a greater stiffness in the first partial region than in the second partial region. When a wearer treads down with the sole on a surface, the protection element has a larger contact area with the surface in the first partial region than in the second partial region.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface. The first side has recesses extending toward the second side without extending to the second surface. A thickness of the midsole between the second side and a deepest extent of each of the recesses may be substantially uniform. Spacing of the recesses may correspond to a foot pressure map. The midsole may be a foam material that has a first density in a first portion along the first surface and a second density less than the first density in a second portion adjacent the first portion. A method of forming the midsole includes providing such recesses in the midsole such as by molding the midsole, and controlling a temperature of mold tools to achieve the first density in the first portion.

Abstract: An insole for an article of footwear includes a base that extends generally in the transverse direction, and the base includes a base superior surface and a base inferior surface. Furthermore, the insole includes a dampener that is resiliently flexible to cushion the foot of the wearer. The dampener extends inferiorly from the inferior surface of the base and terminates at a dampener inferior surface. The dampener also is rounded in a cross section taken in the inferior-superior direction. The dampener also includes an opening that extends through the dampener inferior surface and that extends superiorly therefrom.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a chamber element positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the upper layer. The chamber element may be formed of two layers of a transparent colored polymer material and may be sealed to enclose a fluid. The chamber element may also have a plurality of subchambers. The outer layer may have a plurality of apertures. Each subchamber may protrude at least partially through a corresponding one of the apertures.

Abstract: A shoe cover storage apparatus to protect shoelaces includes a flexible member coupled to the upper shoe region and having a pair of openings to permit a portion of the laces to pass through, a pocket coupled to the top face of the flexible member to store the portion of the laces, a first clip coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member, and a fastener assembly coupled to the bottom face of the flexible member and having channel members and an elastic cord slidably mounted to interior openings of the channel members, the elastic cord having a second clip on an exposed portion of the cord located proximate a lower portion of the flexible member. A user pulls the second clip to extend the cord along the flexible member to intertwine the cord with the shoelaces and permit the second clip to couple to the first clip.

Abstract: A method of gluing a single surface of a shoe contains a first-stage processing and a second-stage processing. The first-stage processing includes a sole bonding having a first washing and polishing step, a first surface modifying step, a glue spraying step, and a sole adhering step. The second-stage processing includes a second washing and polishing step, a second surface modifying step, and an adhesive agent coating step. A vamp and sole processing includes a vamp treating step, a treatment agent coating step, and an adhesion forming step. A shoe midsole on which an adhesion promoter is sprayed and a shoe outsole on which adhesive glue is coated are adhered together to finish a shoe sole. The adhesive glue is coated on an upper surface of the shoe sole to adhere with a lower adhering surface of a vamp on which a treatment agent is coated, thus finishing a shoe.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying an impregnating agent onto surfaces of footwear at least comprising a right item and a left item, where said apparatus has a treatment chamber, where an openable and closable door is provided, said door allowing access to the interior of said treatment chamber for placing items to be impregnated inside said treatment chamber, and where adjacent the bottom of said treatment chamber means for placing the footwear at approximate determined positions are provided and where at least five nozzles are arranged in said treatment chamber, where said nozzles are able to create and issue a mist of impregnating agent, such that first and second nozzles are arranged to direct the mist to a zone of the footwear in the determined position corresponding to the front area of the right item respectively left item, and a third nozzle is positioned behind and between the determined position of the right item respectively left item, which third nozzle directs the impregnating mist towards a zone of the foot

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable device including first and second band straps attached to a device body. A buckle mechanism is configured to attach the first band strap to the second band strap and includes a spring bar attached to an end of the first band strap and a buckle loop engaged to the spring bar. A tang is configured to engage a hole formed in the second band strap to secure the first band strap to the second band strap. The tang defines an aperture that receives the spring bar and is configured to pivot about an offset axis that is offset with respect to an axis of the bar. As the tang is rotated, a restoring force biases the tang toward the buckle loop.

Abstract: The buckle for a belt or strap has at least two articulated levers via an axis, wherein a first of the levers is further articulated to a base of the buckle and a second of the levers is articulated to a pin unit carrying at least one pin, and a releasable locking mechanism between the levers, wherein by relative rotation of said the second lever with respect to the first lever, the pin unit is moved from a first position to a second position, one of the positions being a tight position and the other being a loose position of the belt.

Abstract: A self-aligning buckle connecting system that includes two end connectors each having outward facing transverse surface with one or more magnetic elements. Each magnetic element is arranged or oriented on each transverse surface to produce opposite oriented magnetic fields on opposite sides of the transverse surface's center axis. The magnetic element of the opposite transverse surface is arranged in the same manner but with its magnetic fields in the opposite directions so the transverse surfaces attract when the end connectors are in close proximity. In one embodiment, the magnetic element is a single bar magnet located on or adjacent to the transverse surface with its magnetic poles oriented in opposite directions. In another embodiment, the magnetic elements are two sets of smaller magnets perpendicularly mounted on each half of the transverse surface with their magnetic poles in each set of magnets in opposite directions.

Abstract: A key ring includes a body having an upper ring and a lower ring, the upper ring having a closable opening. The upper ring and the lower ring are separated by a pinch point. The pinch point includes a first and second side of the body, the first and second sides of the body in very close proximity at the pinch point, such that a key sliding along the lower ring of the body may not easily pass the pinch point to the upper ring.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

Abstract: A fabric, such as a loop fastener material, is finished by applying a foam to a surface of the fabric, the foam containing both a liquid binder and a powder. The binder is allowed to flow into pores of the fabric and coat fiber interstices of the fabric as the foam collapses, and is dried to stabilize the fabric. The powder is of a particle size selected to cause most of the powder to remain on the surface of the fabric while the binder is dried to bond the powder to the fabric surface. The powder, as bonded to the fabric surface, is activatable, such as by heat or RF or UV energy, to adhere the stabilized fabric to another surface or to provide a desired surface property.

Abstract: A zip includes: a pair of stringer tapes, each of which supports a row of teeth; the teeth on the two tapes being mutually opposing and capable of interdigitation thereby to fasten one stringer tape to another; a slider, adapted to move along and whose motion is guided by the rows of teeth, the slider being adapted to cause interdigitation of the teeth as a result of motion along the teeth in a first direction, and to disconnect the teeth by motion along the teeth in a second direction; wherein the first and second stringer tapes are formed of a matrix of threads interspersed with a waterproof material.

Abstract: A grief management bracelet operable to assist a wearer in grieving for a loss of a loved wherein the grief management bracelet provides a plurality of discrete grieving periods during the wearing of the grief management bracelet. The grief management bracelet further includes an arm engaging member having a central zone adjacent to the outer surface of the wrist of a wearer. A central zone having a receptacle operable to store a small item is secured to the arm engaging member. A three dimensional thought provoking structure is integrally formed with a lid of the receptacle and is formed in an ornamental structure. The three dimensional thought provoking structure is positioned such that it will enter and exit the wearers field of vision throughout the period of wearing the grief management bracelet.

Abstract: A wrist band for attaching a portable electronic device to a user includes articulating segments which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp is also disclosed for securing the wristband to a user. A manufacturing device and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments and clasp.

Abstract: A band for a wearable device includes first and second band links. The first band link includes one or more magnetic pins and the second band link includes one or more magnets and one or more apertures. In a first position, the first and second band links mechanically and magnetically couple by the magnet pulling the magnetic pin into the aperture. In a second position, the first and second band links mechanically and magnetically decouple by the magnetic pin being forced from the aperture. In this way, the band links may be easily and quickly coupled to and/or decoupled from each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to relaseably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract: Attachment systems for attaching a wearable electronic device to a user including a sizing band and a retaining band are disclosed. The sizing band includes at least one sizing eyelet and a band-insertable end. The retaining band includes at least a post for insertion into the sizing eyelet of the sizing band and a concealment aperture configured to receive the band-insertable end of the sizing band. A bottom surface of the retaining band can be a recessed guide bed configured to guide the band-insertable end along the bottom surface of the retaining band. A wearable electronic device can couple to both the sizing band and the retaining band by accepting an end portion of each band into receiving channels extending into opposite sidewalls of the housing.

Abstract: A clasp for securing a first strap with a second strap includes a first clasp portion having a first frame member and a first set of magnets movable from a first to a second position, the first clasp portion adapted to be attached with the first strap; and a second clasp portion adapted to selectively connect with the first clasp portion, the second frame clasp portion having second frame member and a second set of magnets positioned in a fixed location within the second clasp portion, the second set of magnets positioned adjacent the first set of magnets when the second clasp portion is connected with the first clasp portion, the second clasp portion adapted to be attached with the second strap. When the first and second set of magnets create an attractive magnetic force therebetween in the first position and a repulsive magnetic force therebetween in the second position.

Abstract: A styling accessory is adapted to be configured into different configurations for performing different corresponding functions and comprises a band having a length and a width. The length is at least ten times the width. The band has first and second surfaces. The band is made of a material capable of being formed into a curved shape. A plurality of male snaps are disposed along a first portion of the length of the band. A plurality of female snaps are disposed along a second portion of the length of the band. The second portion is adjacent the first portion. The female snaps mate with the male snaps.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for an earring having two opposed ends. A post with a notch at one end is affixed to one of the opposed ends. The post is used to hold the earring in place when inserted into a pierced earlobe. A post engagement element is affixed to the second opposed end and rotates around a pin. The post engagement element includes a catch for engaging the notch. A spring receiving chamber is affixed to the earring adjacent to the second opposed end. A spring is disposed into the spring receiving chamber, and operates to apply a biasing force on the post engagement element for enabling the notch and the catch to engage with each other. When a force is applied to the post engagement element, the spring is compressed and the post engagement element rotates around the pin and disengages the notch from the catch.

Abstract: An annular piece of jewelry includes a plurality of coaxial ring elements connected to each other and moveable in relation to each other, where the ring elements include an inner ring element and two outer ring elements wherein the inner ring element and the outer ring elements can be moved in relation to each other into various positions. The outer ring elements cover different outer circumference surface regions of the inner ring element. The inner ring element is arranged in an axial direction between the two outer ring elements or between parts of the outer ring elements. The two outer ring elements and the inner ring element are coupled to each other in such a manner that the inner ring element can be moved in axial direction by rotating one of the two outer ring elements in relation to the other one of the two outer ring elements.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an illuminatable jewelry system having a jewelry element containing a controllable light source. By way of example, the jewelry element may be transparent or translucent. The jewelry may also have other types of decorative elements attached to a length of conductive jewelry wire. A power cell having a solar cell, an energy harvesting circuit and a rechargeable battery are in electronic communication with the light source. Magnetic connectors permit the illuminatable jewelry system to be worn and operate to complete an electrical circuit between the power cell and the light source.

Abstract: A suitcase (10) comprises a rear wall (12), side walls (14) and a lid (26); the lid (26) having a padded area (34) on an inside surface thereof, and a fabric curtain (28) disposed around at least a portion of the padded area (34). The lid (26) is removable and adapted to fit inside the suitcase (10) over the rear wall (12) with the padded area (34) facing away from the rear wall (12) with the fabric curtain (28) being extendable between the inside surface of the lid (26) and the side walls (14).

Abstract: The present invention provides a material that in at least one embodiment comprises a composite vibration dissipating and isolating material including first and second elastomer layers. A reinforcement layer is disposed between and generally separates the first and second elastomer layers.

Abstract: A portable food container includes a first container for receiving a food item and having a first end with an opening, a second end, and a sidewall connecting the first and second ends. A closure of the first container is releasably securable to the opening. A second container has an open configuration and a closed configuration, and defines a first cell for receiving a food item, a second cell for receiving the first container, and a port for receiving a portion of the first container. When the second container is in the closed configuration and the first container is located in the second cell, the first container opening is substantially aligned with the port to receive the closure. The closure secures the second container in the closed configuration when the first container is located in the second cell and the closure is secured to the opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a bag that has a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment has a bottom wall that extends to an outer edge and a first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls that extend generally perpendicularly from the outer edge of the bottom wall forming a cavity therein. A first top wall selectively secured to the first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls of the first compartment, and a second compartment has a bottom wall that extends to an outer edge and a first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls that extend generally perpendicularly from the outer edge of the bottom wall forming a cavity therein. A second top wall is selectively secured to the first pair and second pair of opposed sidewalls of the second compartment, and an inflatable device is contained within the second compartment.

Abstract: A hair styling device is described that has a handle, an elongated, substantially cylindrical, heatable rod providing a curling surface and supported by the handle, a heater for heating the curling surface, a support spaced apart from the curling surface, and a rotatable member rotatable relative to the curling surface for wrapping hair around and in contact with the curling surface. The device has an opening in the rotatable member for receiving a section of a user's hair, a motor for rotating the rotatable member, and a flexible, heat-resistant clamp supported by the support and extending from the support toward the curling surface for clamping hair against the curling surface.

Abstract: A hair washing support device is disclosed including a hair support body having a first end and a second end, and a body length separating the first and second ends. The first end includes an outer edge defining a U-shaped cavity adapted to receive a user's neck area. The hair support body further includes a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the upper surface spans from the first end to a body aperture disposed along the body length. A container is coupled to the hair support body. The container can be seen extending downwardly away from the upper surface of the body and outside of an area projected away from the bottom surface of the hair support body. The container can be conveniently removed and emptied.

Abstract: A cosmetic container has a first sleeve, a driving assembly, a bottle and a second sleeve. The driving assembly is mounted in the first sleeve and has a first rotating tube, a seat and a second rotating tube. The seat is moveably mounted in the first rotating tube. The second rotating tube is rotatably mounted around the first rotating tube. The bottle is mounted in the seat of the driving assembly and has a vacuum valve and an outlet. The second sleeve is coactively mounted on the second rotating tube. The first sleeve is rotated by the driving assembly to drive the bottle to move up and down. Therefore, the cosmetic container can be operated conveniently. The piston can push out the cosmetic product in the body effectively. Therefore, quantity of cosmetic product remaining on an inner surface of the body is decreased.

Abstract: The device (3): a sealed flexible bag (7); a submerging tubular body (11) opening into the flexible bag (7) through a sampling orifice (15); and a valve (17) for sealing the sampling orifice (15). The valve (17) includes: a shutter (53) for sealing the sampling orifice (15), a core (55) engaged in the sampling orifice (15), a portion (57) provided with an elastic member (59) that recalls the valve (17) to the sealing position, with the shutter (53), core (55) and the end portion (57) consisting of a single piece.

Abstract: A bottle assembly comprises a bottle having an end wall having a U-shaped compartment for receiving a lip balm container and a coupling assembly for removably grasping the lip balm container as the lip balm container rests within the U-shaped compartment, the coupling assembly removably coupling the lip balm container to the bottle.

Abstract: A device to reclaim slivers of deodorant comprising a heated molding device configured to receive and melt or compress multiple slivers of deodorant into one standard sized bar, comprising a plastic cylindrical container capable of containing solid deodorant having an oval cross-section, and an internal lifting platform operated with a twist knob at its bottom to raise the solid deodorant as it is used, the improvement comprising a base having a heating element, the cylindrical container fits into the base to heat the slivers thus allowing the slivers to melt.

Abstract: The Easy Facelift beauty accessory is an invention that provides for a self-applied apparatus to tighten facial skin, and is a non-intrusive method of a facelift. The accessory is an assembly utilizing two snap clips, commonly used to attach hair extensions, connected by an elastic cord. The assembly is applied by connecting one clip to the hair on one side of the users head, stretching the elastic across the back of the head, and attaching the second clip to the hair on the opposite side of the head. The clips and elastic can be concealed by combing hair over them.

Abstract: A backpack includes an upper cross member having a first end and a second end, and a lower cross member offset vertically from the upper cross member and having a third end and a fourth end. The frame includes a first rail connected to the upper cross member at the first end and the lower cross member inwards of the third end, and a second rail fixed to the upper cross member inwards from the first end and the lower cross member at the third end.

Abstract: A wearable band may include a first strap portion including a loop, and a second strap portion positionable through the loop of the first strap portion. The second strap portion may include a multi-pole magnet assembly, the multi-pole magnet assembly including two or more magnets arranged in a multi-pole magnet structure and at least one discrete shunt positioned over a surface of the multi-pole magnet structure.

Abstract: A wearable band for an electronic device and a method of forming the wearable band for the electronic device. The wearable band may include a first strap portion including a loop, and a second strap portion positioned through the loop of the first strap portion. The second strap portion may include a first group of components positioned adjacent a first end of the second strap portion. The first group of components may include magnetic properties. The second strap portion may also include a second group of components positions adjacent a second end, opposite the first end, of the second strap portion. The second group of components may include magnetic properties.

Abstract: One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; and a protective element. The connector includes a broad face, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port. The singular cord includes a first and second end and defines a spring-loop junction therebetween, wherein the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction to form a loop. The elastomeric coating is arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction and defines a spring section therebetween. The protective element is arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord.

Abstract: A belt clip for securing an article to the belt of a user is provided. A belt clip including a movable member and a stationary member, a first end of the movable member hinge coupled to a first end of the stationary member. A second end of the stationary member comprising a first locking tab aperture dimensioned to receive a first locking tab of the movable member and a second locking tab aperture dimensioned to receive a second locking tab of the movable member. The movable member and the stationary member spaced apart from each other to accommodate a portion of the belt of a user and the stationary member comprising at least one article receiving void for securing an article to the belt clip.

Abstract: A brush assembly is provided. The brush assembly includes an extruded mounting bracket having first and second substantially U-shaped bracket portions defining first and second channels, respectively, therein. The brush assembly further includes a first plurality of bristles that are at least partially disposed in the first channel of the first substantially U-shaped bracket portion such that the first plurality of bristles are coupled to the first substantially U-shaped bracket portion. The brush assembly further includes a second plurality of bristles that are at least partially disposed in the second channel of the second substantially U-shaped bracket portion such that the second plurality of bristles are coupled to the second substantially U-shaped bracket portion.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: An adjusting brushhead includes a base assembly which is removably connectable to an electric skin care appliance. The brushhead also includes an inner brush assembly which oscillates in operation by a drive member with motor action. The brushhead further includes an outer brush assembly which is mounted to the base assembly by mounting elements, permitting the outer brush assembly to move in accordance with facial contours.