Abstract: A two piece magnetically secured apron that provides a split upper and lower body portions utilizing an upper body portion retainment by magnets enabled neck engagement straps and bottom edge fixed magnets. The lower portion has magnetic adjustable waistband straps for overlapping magnetic engagement allowing the straps to be slidably adjusted in relation to one another. Independent magnetic leg straps adjustably retain the apron leg portions completing the assembly of the invention.

Abstract: A versatile garment (18) which is a facsimile of normal clothing and which promotes personal well-being, privacy, modesty and euthermia, for use in the hospital environment or as required in the patient-care-giver interaction, which garment beneficially incorporates means (15) for versatile garment deconstruction prior to treatment or monitoring allowing patient access and incorporates means for post-treatment reconstruction of the garment in the post-treatment, diagnostic exam or monitoring environment.

Abstract: Provided is activewear with hidden pockets. More particularly, athletic garments such as pants comprising one or more waistband pocket, preferably concealable, are included. In embodiments, athletic garments with an interior concealed pocket in the fold-over portion of a fold down waistband are provided. The waistband pocket enables the wearer to store items such as car keys, hotel room keys and/or smart phones relatively inconspicuously and securely in the waistband of the garment. A purpose of the concealment includes minimizing attention from the items stored within the pocket and allowing the wearer to participate in a variety of athletic sports or events while carrying personal items in a secure manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber for artificial hair having a void in a center of a fiber cross section. A ratio of an area of the void to an entire area of the fiber cross section is 5% to 50%. The fiber cross section has a flat multilobed shape, and the void has a first side and a second side that are inclined 70 to 110 degrees relative to a major axis of the fiber cross section. The present invention also relates to hair ornament products including the above fiber for artificial hair. Thus, the present invention provides a fiber for artificial hair having a favorable curl setting property when curling with a hair iron and a favorable combing property after curling with a hair iron, and hair ornament products including the same.

Abstract: An eyelash extension strip, a kit, and a method for using such strip or kit are disclosed herein. The strip may be bent to form a ring around a user's index finger, with the eyelash extensions outside the ring, separating from each other, which saves time for the user for separating and grasping an individual extension with tweezers. The eyelash extensions on a strip may have various lengths to imitate natural lashes and a sufficient number of extensions for just one use so that the strip may be disposed of for hygienic reasons.

Abstract: An illuminated sweatband comprising a head band consisting a fabric layer adjustably wearable around a head of a user for absorbing sweat and an electroluminescent panel removably attachable to an outer surface of the fabric layer by a fastening member. The illuminated sweatband further comprises a portable inverter housing a battery unit and a switching control, operatively connected to the electroluminescent panel. Actuating the electroluminescent panel via the switching control illuminates the entire surface area of the head band, thus making the user more visible, especially under dimly lit or dark environment.

Abstract: A helmet cover assembly including a cover configured to extend over a helmet, at least one mounting device coupled to the cover; and one or more straps coupled to the at least one mounting device and configured to tighten the cover to the helmet. A helmet cover assembly including a cover configured to extend over a helmet, a first mounting device coupled to a first lateral side of the cover, a second mounting device coupled to a second lateral side of the cover, and an adjustable length strap coupled to the first mounting device and the second mounting device and configured to adjust the distance between the first mounting device and the second mounting device.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a helmet having magnetic coupling is provided. In a particular embodiment, the helmet includes at least one protective layer configured to cover at least a portion of a user's head and a pad coupled to a back plate, a back plate coupled to a protective layer, a back plate comprising a magnet.

Abstract: Various articles may include a knitted component formed of multiple knitted component portions. The knitted component is formed of unitary knit construction and includes multiple tubular rib structures and multiple webbed areas. An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component. The upper may be assembled through a wrapping process. The upper may comprise areas with tubular rib structures arranged in different orientations over the forefoot region, the midfoot region, the vamp region, and the heel region of the article of footwear. Some regions of the upper may have a greater number of tubular rib structures than other regions, and some tubular rib structures can include tensile elements.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper incorporating a knitted component having color-shifting properties is provided. Color-shift properties can be generated by one or more lenticular knit structures disposed across the upper of the article of footwear. The lenticular knit structures are formed of unitary knit construction with the remaining portions of the knitted component. The lenticular knit structures have portions formed with different yarns. The different yarns on the portions of the lenticular knit structures generate a visual effect that changes the color of the article of footwear depending on the viewing angle.

Abstract: Breathable footwear comprising a waterproofing and breathable portion, at least partially closed so as to identify a containment volume for a foot, wherein the waterproofing and breathable portion is shaped to allow the escape of water or vapour to the outside of the footwear and of the containment volume and to prevent the entry of water or vapour coming from the outside, an upper arranged to cover said waterproofing and breathable portion, wherein the upper is at least partially perforated to facilitate the escape of water or vapour from the waterproofing and breathable portion. The waterproofing and breathable portion is mechanically connected to the upper by means of at least one tape, comprising at least a first flap attached to the waterproofing and breathable portion by means of gluing or heat welding, and comprising at least a second flap fixed to the upper by means of gluing, thermo-forming or sewing.

Abstract: An integratable cooling system, with a pump, having a diaphragm, a spring, at least one inlet check value, and at least one outlet check valve; a containment box with a pump located inside the box, and at least one tube, where this tube is in fluid communication with the containment box. Preferably, this tube terminates with at least one air intake and/or a plurality of outlets.

Abstract: “A sole shoe wearable over a boot includes: a sole having a top surface, a bottom surface and a sole edge line forming a first loop; a flange extending upwardly from and along the sole edge line to form a second loop above the first loop, where a groove is formed in an outer surface of the flange and along the sole edge line; and a grid structure formed in cross of side to side horizontal plates and front to rear vertical plates, on a rear part of the sole top surface, where a cross support is formed on and around each cross of the horizontal and vertical plates, where the horizontal and vertical plates are substantially incremental in height from around a center of the sole top surface toward the rear part of the sole top surface.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole, an upper, and a welt. The upper is operatively secured to the sole. The sole and upper define a seam. The seam has a seam toe region, a seam heel region, a seam lateral side region, a seam ball region, and a seam instep region. The welt is secured to at least one of the sole and the upper. The welt covers the seam toe region, the seam lateral side region, the seam heel region, and the seam instep region. The welt does not cover the seam ball region.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an upper. The upper includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment.

Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a running and hiking shoe includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, snowboard boots, cross country, hiking boots, protective gear and helmets, along with appropriate variations for each application.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper having a sleeve and a support cage that is free floating relative to the sleeve so that the footwear can accommodate a plurality of foot shapes regardless of whether the foot shapes remain static or dynamically change during a gait cycle within the footwear. The sleeve can be included in a midfoot section extending from a medial side of the footwear, across the top of a wearer's forefoot, to a lateral side of the footwear. A toe section including a breathable material can be joined with and forward of the midfoot section. The support cage can be constructed from a laminate including at least two layers, such as a structural exterior layer, an intermediate elastic layer and/or a reinforcement interior layer, optionally all fused together, to provide the cage with multiple functional attributes, such as structural stability, elasticity and/or reinforcement.

Abstract: A tensile strand element for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tensile strand element includes one or more tensile strands secured at their endpoints between the sole and upper of an article of footwear, creating one or more looped portions. The unsecured looped portions may extend into the fastening region of the footwear and engage with a fastening system to tighten the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting footwear includes a pair of inner support members having approximately a same length and a same width and having a continuous or detachable tether attached to extend between the support members. The pair of inner support members are configured to be inserted into a pair of footwear to support the sleeves of the footwear. The inner support members are typically made of a pliable but resilient foam material. End caps can support the tether and provide identifying indicia. Optionally, an air freshener can be attached to or embedded within the support members.

Abstract: A tensile strand element for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tensile strand element includes one or more tensile strands secured at their endpoints between the sole and upper of an article of footwear, creating one or more looped portions. The unsecured looped portions may extend into the fastening region of the footwear and engage with a fastening system to tighten the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support.

Abstract: A non-slip belt including a belt strap having a silicone gel material imprinted on the inside of the belt strap in a non-continuous design. An interlocking belt buckle for joining the two ends of the belt strap together is constructed of two identically shaped halves. A notch is provided in each half for threadably receiving the notch of the other for interlocking the two halves together. Each half further includes a semi-circular front member and a semi-circular back member joined to the front half in an offset relation. When the notches of each half are threaded together and the front member of each half is rotated toward the rear member of the other half, the front member of each half nests against the back member of the other half forming a circular shaped interlocking belt buckle when the two halves are joined together.

Abstract: The invention provides a safety lock for zipper bags, comprising a first pull block with a locking bar and a second pull block with a locking frame. Said locking bar is inserted into the locking frame to link the first pull block with said second pull block; said second pull block is further equipped with a release unit for detaching the locking bar from the locking frame. A slot is formed between said release unit and top surface of the second pull block. In the invention, the locking bar and the locking frame can connect and lock the two pull blocks which can be unlocked by pressing the pressing portions with certain force. Children are unable to open the zipper bag easily. Therefore, the invention can prevent children from mistakenly opening the zipper bag effectively and avoids loss of important documents and accidental ingestion of medicines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a leak-resistant slider zipper. The zipper typically includes end seals at the opening and closing ends of the zipper, an upper and a lower set of interlocking elements, first and second upper flanges above the upper interlocking elements having no gaps or cut-outs therein, and first and second lower flanges below the lower interlocking elements, one of the lower flanges being folded back on itself, and a slider.

Abstract: A dual name badge, or a kit for making the same, generally includes two name badges joined by a connector, the connector worn over a person's shoulder such that a first name badge on the person's front faces forward and a second name badge on the person's back faces the opposite direction. Thus the dual name badge is generally bi-directional. In use, generally, two name badges are printed and joined by a connector, the connector is bent to fit over a shoulder, and at least one releasable attachment is added to allow the dual name badge to attach to clothing. The first name badge may be oblique to the connector or to the second name badge. Thereby, the dual name badge is properly placed on a torso and enhances a person's identification.

Abstract: An umbrella stand is used to mount umbrellas or flags to tables, vehicles, structures, and various structures. The umbrella stand includes a mounting assembly and a rod holder. The rod holder is used to attach an umbrella or flag to the umbrella stand. The mounting assembly is used to secure the umbrella or flag to a surface. The mounting assembly includes a support plate, a first mounting plate and a first mounting fastener. The support plate is used as a base. The first mounting plate and the first mounting fastener connect to the support plate and help secure the support plate to a surface. The rod holder includes a holder tube and a plurality of holder fasteners. The holder tube is connected to the support plate and houses the shaft of an umbrella or a flagpole. The plurality of holder fasteners secure the umbrella shaft or the flagpole in place.

Abstract: A carbon fiber tack trunk is described. In an example, an equestrian tack trunk comprises a base, walls and a lid made from carbon fiber. In another example, a method is described to fabricate a carbon fiber tack trunk. The method may include manufacturing composite parts of the carbon fiber equestrian tack trunk from carbon fiber. The composite parts may be seamed to fabricate the carbon fiber equestrian tack trunk.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a first shell and a second shell cooperating to receive an electronic device. The protective cover further includes a rigid frame mounted on the second shell. The first and second shells are flexible, and the rigid frame is made of rigid material. The second shell equipped with the rigid frame hinges on the first shell to form a holder to support the electronic device at a viewing angle. The protective cover includes soft shell for absorbing physical shocks and a rigid frame for structural support at a viewing angle on a supporting surface when the electronic device is in use.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device, the protective case having a cushion layer that covers a back surface, a left side surface, a right side surface, a top side surface, and a bottom side surface of the electronic device. A structural layer has a back portion and side wall portions that extend from the back portion and surrounds the cushion layer. A sliding drawer is attached to an outer surface of the back portion of the structural layer. The sliding drawer has a compartment that can store one or more items in the protective case. The sliding drawer can make the items accessible when open and concealed when closed.

Abstract: A collapsible eyewear protector movable between an opened eyewear-receiving position and a closed collapsed storage position, the collapsible eyewear protector including first and second lens covers each including a first cover portion and a second cover portion, the collapsible eyewear protector further including a sliding mechanism having a first portion on the first lens cover and a second portion on the second lens cover where the first and second portions engage to permit the first lens cover to slide relative to the second lens cover between the open and collapsed positions, where in one embodiment the sliding mechanism includes a channel and a rail configured to slide within the channel.

Abstract: Trolley (10) for carrying underwear or similar and at least one item of clothing (G, P), including a jacket (G), and provided with at least one handle (11) for pulling/lifting and with wheels (12) for rolling on the ground, characterized—in that it comprises at least two suitcase containers (13, 14), hereafter referred to as the first—(13) and second (14) suitcase containers, connected and juxtaposed with one another at their first side face, not inter-communicating and each provided with a respective lid (13.2, 14.2) that can be opened and closed from the side of a second side face opposite said first side face; and—in that at least said first suitcase container (13) has an internal compartment (V) adapted to hold at least one jacket (G) hung in a correct hanging position and comprising on the inside hanging means (17, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3) including at least one hanger (17.1) hanging in the vicinity of said upper wall and supporting said at least one jacket (G) correctly as in a wardrobe.

Abstract: An article of luggage, such as a trolley suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework. The article of luggage may comprise a shape defining framework and a towing handle telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. The shape defining framework may be formed from a plurality of elongate members interconnected at their end regions by connection pieces. At least one wheel can be positioned on the shape defining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheel(s) enables the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed.

Abstract: A pony tail enhancer hair clip device with a dome-shaped appendage and a clip connected to each other through a stem, the appendage having a plurality of arrow-shaped dowels of various shapes and lengths on its surface to trap and hold the hair in place over it so that the hair does not slide and fall to the sides, exposing the device. The clip of the device is comprised of two prongs connected at their bases through a round pin with a spring inserted around the pin to maintain the two prongs in continuous tension so that the clip with the appendage stays securely within the pony tail and does not fall off. The use of the pony tail enhancer hair clip device gives the pony tail, the appearance of having a fuller, thicker hair with the additional advantage of creating height to the pony tail style.

Abstract: A nail design device which allows a user to more easily select one of a plurality of nail designs that fits the shape of a nail, a nail printing apparatus which includes the nail design device and performs drawing on a nail, a nail design method, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a nail design program are provided. The nail printing apparatus 10 includes an analyzing unit 62 which derives a feature quantity of a nail based on a shape of the nail from an image including the nail, a judging unit 63 which judges whether at least one of a plurality of nail designs is suitable for the nail on the basis of a comparison between the feature quantity and design data, the design data being corresponding to the plurality of nail designs, and a display control unit 60 which causes at least one of the plurality of nail designs that has been judged to be suitable for the nail by the judging unit 63, to be displayed highlighted on a display unit 32 as a fitting nail design.

Abstract: A nail printing apparatus is provided with a controlling unit for acquiring an end position on a tip side of a nail of a finger based on image data of an image of the finger, wherein the finger includes the nail having a nail tip portion and a nail back portion whose color is darker than a color of the nail tip portion. The controlling unit acquires luminance difference values which are difference in two of luminance values adjacent to each other in the image data, acquires a reference position where the luminance difference values represent a extreme value corresponding to a difference value between color of the nail tip portion and the nail back portion, and acquires the end position of the nail based on a position where the luminance difference values represent extreme value on the tip side from the reference position.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an artificial nail removal method by which the burden on the fingertip or nail is reduced without compromising the merit of the glossiness of nail decorations, and without using acetone at the time of removal. Another object of the invention is to provide a nail art kit and an artificial nail composition that are used for the artificial nail removal method, and an artificial nail that uses the artificial nail composition.

Abstract: A manufacturing process for three-dimensionally printing cosmetic products, and/or custom facial mask applicators using makeup powder as a fabrication medium. The process may use the versatile nature of makeup powder ingredients to stretch the usability of a makeup powder mixture across many platforms of facial cosmetics. The process may create custom, digital files that can be manufactured with high resolution, high complexity, and with a full spectrum of colors using Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant cosmetic grade dye. In particular, full-face makeup mask applicators that are based on an exact three-dimensional scan of the user's face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotary dispenser-type cosmetics container in which, when a button part rotates, guide protrusions move along a bottom surface of a pumping guide formed on an inner peripheral surface of the button part and then an ascending and descending member ascends and descends, whereby a pumping action is conducted. Therefore, the container of the present invention discharges contents in a fixed state in which the height of the button part is not changed, and is thereby capable of preventing contents from unnecessarily leaking due to pressing a button by means of an external pressure.

Abstract: A portable hammock stand with a plurality of components that can be easily disassembled for transport or storage. The components are preferably made of lightweight metal tubing or other material of similar strength and rigidity. The lateral component on each side consists of an upwardly extending telescoping shaft of adjustable length, detachably fastened at an angle to a horizontal shaft which extends above the ground between two legs or pairs of legs on which the whole structure rests on the ground. The telescoping shaft of the lateral component is connected to the outer ends of the legs by chains which connect to a set of extension springs at the upper end of the telescoping shaft. Each chain is constrained in the middle by an extension spring that is attached to the middle of the telescoping shaft. The lateral components are held in place by chains that stretch between the upwardly extending shafts and the horizontal shaft.

Abstract: A lanyard plug includes a head having a “T” shaped cross section with a top portion supported by a beam portion. The head is adapted to be retentively coupled in a groove of a device. A body is coupled to the beam portion of the head. A spring loaded pin is supported in a cavity of the body and extends through the top portion of the head.

Abstract: A swivel finger strap device for a mobile device comprises a base with an adhesive layer configured to be adhered to a back of the mobile device. An aperture is formed in the center of the base. A cap is rotatably coupled to the base. A post extends from the cap and through the aperture in the base, and defines a pivot axel about which the cap rotates with respect to the base. The cap has an interior cavity on an interior side of the cap, and is sized and shaped to receive substantially all of the base therein. A flexible strap is affixed to the cap. The flexible strap and the cap form a loop to receive one or more fingers of a user's hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing oral care implement with fluid delivery system. The implement includes a storage member containing a fluid. A channel formed of one or more wicking or capillary members extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver fluid(s) through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, the fluid outlet is comprised of a wicking or capillary material and is disposed in the head of the implement. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, tooth sensitivity, plaque and/or tartar control, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling.

Abstract: A shower brush that includes an elongated handle connected to a brush head and an interchangeable and detachable cleaning attachments. The interchangeable cleaning attachments include a variety of cleaning surfaces, such as bristles, pads, and loofas and nozzles that dispense soap and water from assemblies within the shower brush. The soap dispensing assembly includes a pump mechanism that dispenses liquid soap housed within a reservoir through nozzles. The water dispensing assembly dispenses water from a faucet or showerhead through water dispensing channels and nozzles on the cleaning attachment. The water flow and pressure may be adjusted via a nozzle adjustment assembly that includes a rotatable shutter. In some embodiments, the shower brush additionally includes a wireless sound system assembly that communicates with electronic devices and plays audio through speakers positioned within the shower brush.

Abstract: ‘Brush Buddy’ is an electronic toy with Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste holder, which could be placed/hanged/fixed on any mirror or surface in the bathroom, and it would greet, play messages and or music when the tooth brush is removed and is ready to be used and say goodbye message when the tooth brush is placed back in its place. This would make kids brushing time easy and fun. There are pre-recorded messages and music, which would be played every time the electronic toy is being activated/used. It also has an option to record user voice. The messages and music are played from the base unit and not from the brush. There might be different message or music played every time the Brush Buddy is activated.

Abstract: A stress control brush includes a brush head, an elastic plate and a handle. The brush head includes a bristle seat and a first limit part. The handle includes a holder and a second limit part. The elastic plate connects the brush head and the handle. The elastic plate with curved structure has an unbending type and a collapsed bending type. The first limit part and the second limit part are pressed against each other so as to restrict the bending curvature of the elastic plate.

Abstract: An adjustable gas pressure spring (9) comprises a gas pressure spring portion (91, 92), a gas reservoir (96) and a connecting means (94) fluidically connecting the gas reservoir (96) and the gas pressure spring portion (91, 92) with each other. The spring force of the gas pressure spring portion. (91, 92) is adjustable by means of pressure equalization with the gas reservoir (96) and/or the ambient pressure. Such a gas spring may he provided in an adjustable column (10, 104, 105), in particular an adjustable table column. Such a table column may in turn be provided in a height-adjustable table (1, 101).

Abstract: A work arrangement includes a work component that is manually manipulated by a user, e.g. a keyboard, and a cushioned support arrangement located between the work component and the user. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushioned support area that supports the user's forearms and wrists. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushion member having a device support area. The cushioned support area is located rearwardly of the device support area, and may be arranged on a work surface having a front edge such that the cushioned support arrangement is positioned between the front edge of the work surface and the device support area. A front portion of the cushioned support arrangement may overlie the front edge of the work surface. The device support area may include a recess within which the device is received. A releasable engagement arrangement may be interposed between the device and the device support area.

Abstract: Laptop ventilated table invention is designed to allow air to flow freely around computer leaving Cooling van and air vent unobstructed while providing secure and convenient support for laptop use Laptop ventilated table is lightweight and is constructed for ultimate comfort. The continuous airflow of the design keeps heat away from the body when used on the lap due to solid Bottom design and complete front and side ventilation.

Abstract: An under cupboard hideaway cabinet comprises a first frame further comprised of two parallel side walls having two inwardly directed, opposing pins. A second frame sized to fit into the first frame and comprising two side walls having grooves on their outer faces. A slide-out tray capable of making a linear movement between the two side walls of the second frame. The pins of the first frame are located into the grooves of the second frame. The grooves are configured and sized to allow a movement of the second frame within the first frame comprising a linear movement component and a tilting movement component.

Abstract: An opening/closing structure of a cover includes a casing and a rotatable cover. A shaft part and a bearing part are formed to one and the other of the casing and the cover, respectively. One of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with one of a protrusion and a relief part on a part of an end surface in an axial direction, and the other of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with the other of the protrusion and the relief part on a facing surface facing the end surface. The protrusion circumvents contact with the surface having the relief part when the cover is closed. When the cover is opened, from the closed state, by a particular angle, the protrusion contacts the surface so as to be applied with a resistant force against rotation of the cover.