Abstract: A garment comprising an extensible garment fabric having an edge fixed in length by a relatively inextensible tape or cord, the tape or cord being made from a material which can be eliminated or made extensible by subsequent processing; and an extensible waistband, the edge of the garment fabric fixed by the tape or cord being attached to the waistband.

Abstract: A clothing strap retention device, or “holder,” in accordance with the techniques of the present disclosure enables a user to retain multiple shoulder or equivalent straps of a clothing garment proximate to one another at a region along the length of the straps. As a result, the effective length of the straps is reduced and the movement of the straps is restricted, thereby lifting up the garment and providing a better, more comfortable fit. Specifically, the holder includes a planar central portion having an equidimensional geometry that provides structural integrity to the holder, thereby enabling it to withstand torsional forces and prevent or reduce distortion such as twisting and warping. Additionally, the central portion includes a surface suitable for one or more of printing, embossing, and attaching an adhesive label to include any combination of text and graphical content for use in any of product marking, ornamental design, and advertisement.

Abstract: A combined swimming cap wig that shields natural hair from water and serves as a hair protectant against chlorine in commercial and residential pools, and salt water in the oceans.

Abstract: An esthetic apparatus and method for use in the application of cosmetics is disclosed herein. The esthetic apparatus includes an elongate member that can be at least partially wrapped around the hand, wrist, and/or arm of a user. A palette for holding an esthetic product can also be coupled to the esthetic apparatus.

Abstract: A communications assembly includes a central processing unit and a plurality of portable communication assemblies. The central processing unit transmits central signals and for receiving remote communications from the portable communications assemblies. The portable communications assemblies are operatively connected to the central processing unit transmit the remote communications and receive the central communications. A communications hub is operatively connected between the central processing unit and each of the portable communications assemblies to control independent communication between the central processing unit and the portable communications assemblies. The central processing unit includes an incident identification module for receiving the remote communications and for identifying a portion of the remote communications from a portion of the portable communications assemblies as indicating a situation requiring a communication to be sent to the portion of the portable communications assemblies.

Abstract: Protective headgear for use in dangerous and/or hazardous locations may comprise: a headgear shell; a locator device on the headgear shell for providing location data; a motion sensor on the headgear shell for providing motion data; a memory on the headgear shell and having a unique identifier stored therein and configured to store the location data and the motion data; a transmitter-receiver for transmitting the location data, the motion data and the unique identifier to a remote database and for receiving notification data therefrom; and a user interface responsive to the received notification data to provide a visual notification or an audible notification or a physical notification or a combination thereof.

Abstract: This invention pertains to connections between helmets and chinstraps, and more particularly a connector which is securable to an end of a chinstrap, and which is readily connected to a helmet via a stud carried by the helmet, and in which removal of the connector from the stud requires that an actuator be moved out of a mechanical latching relation to the stud. A helmet assembly includes a helmet having a stud, a chinstrap having a strap, and a connector attached to the strap. The connector includes a housing and an actuator. The housing has an underside with an opening sized to receive the stud through the opening into the housing. The actuator is movable within the housing between a first position in which the actuator engages the stud to retain the connector to the helmet and a second position in which the actuator disengages the stud to release the connector from the helmet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a selective ventilation helmet of the type having a cap structure provided with a plurality of splits which make ventilation channels passing from the inside to the outside of the helmet, A selector is also provided, which is arranged at the splits and moveable with respect to the cap structure between a closing position of the ventilation channels and a position for at least partly opening the ventilation channels, wherein the selector is moveable on a guide integrated in the said cap at the splits.

Abstract: The invention describes a traceable footwear (1), particularly for children, including a circuit terminal mounted (11) permanently in the footwear (1); a housing (12) formed in the footwear (1) itself including a first electrical contact (13) connected to the circuit terminal (11); a movable component (14) removably inserted in the housing (12); at least one presence detection sensor for detecting the presence of a part of a living body (102) positioned in the movable component (14), wherein the movable component (14) includes a presence detection system for detecting the presence of a human being (17), configured for detecting a parameter representative (Pres) of the presence of a human being; and a position detection system (18) configured for detecting a position of the footwear (1). The invention furthermore describes a tracking system (100) and a data processing system (50) configured for interacting with the tracking system (100).

Abstract: A shoe cover is provided. The shoe cover may cover the upper of a shoe, such as a high heel shoe. A plurality of shoe covers may be provided with different designs and colors. The covers may be interchanged on the shoe to provide different styles of the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protection of ones newly brought tennis shoes with the shoe poncho. A convenient way to always carry 2 shoe poncho's for the consumers shoes in time of bad weather occurring allowing the consumer to keep their shoes looking the same no matter the weather condition. A trendy colorful manufacture box with ball chain are hook to ones shoe and kept there until used. Shoe poncho once again allows consumer to protect their tennis from being soaked, damage or dirty at all times of having the shoe poncho connected to shoe.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe with a replaceable screw-on heel.

Abstract: A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a foam element and a non-foam element with different compressibilities. The foam element is positioned adjacent to the non-foam element. The non-foam element may define a plurality of apertures, with ends of at least a portion of the apertures being located adjacent to a lower area of the foam element. The non-foam element may also form a protrusion that may be located in a central area of the non-foam element and extends into the foam element. In addition, a portion of the non-foam element that forms a side of the sole structure may define an indentation.

Abstract: A footwear assembly with breathable and wear-resistant woven vamp is disclosed, which includes a sole structure and a breathable and wear-resistant woven vamp. The breathable and wear-resistant woven vamp has a woven fabric with a two-layered structure and is assembled on the sole structure to form the footwear assembly. The breathable and wear-resistant woven vamp is made by a double beam jacquard based on a texture composition and planned pores and a plurality of breathable pores are formed by obliquely interlacing a first warp yarn series, a second warp yarn series and a plurality of weft yarn series.

Abstract: A shoe tongue covering device for updating the appearance of a shoe and providing comfort to a user's foot. The shoe tongue covering device includes an elongated cover that removably secures to an existing shoe tongue. The cover includes a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface can be positioned flush against the tongue of a shoe. The cover is tapered and includes a plurality of vertically oriented loops disposed on the front surface thereof so as to receive shoelaces therethrough, thus locking the device in position. In an alternative embodiment, the cover is composed of stretchable material and includes an open interior, a closed upper end, and an open lower end, wherein the lower end stretches in order to receive the shoe tongue therein.

Abstract: A shoetree includes a tubular element adapted to be inserted in a shoe and to bear at one end a portion that substantially reproduces the shape of the toe of a shoe. The opposite end includes with a shoehorn-shaped portion, which is pivoted to the tubular element, in order to pass from a condition for use as a shoetree to a condition for use as a shoehorn.

Abstract: A flat touch-and-close fastener element, which is detachably connected to a second touch-and-close fastener element, thereby forming a touch-and-close closure, and which consists of a system of threads (10) comprising at least warp and weft threads as well as pile threads, is characterized in that the individual threads have different chemical and/or physical properties and, for this purpose, consist of different materials.

Abstract: A jewelry ring assembly configured to permit multiple views of a rotatable ornamental inset is disclosed. The system and method utilize a reusable support frame that mechanically constrains a support frame axle. The support frame axle is mechanically coupled to an ornamental element set that is inset within the reusable support frame. The ornamental element set may be rotationally articulated about the support frame axle to enable display presentation of multiple sides of elements with the ornamental element set. The ornamental element set may contain multiple rotatable ornamental insets that individually rotate about the support frame axle and thus permit two or more views of each rotatable ornamental inset to be presented as a multiple number of individual presentation modes within the overall context of the ornamental element set/reusable support frame configuration.

Abstract: A floating canopy or shading device designed to provide shaded areas to swimming pools, lakes, and other bodies of water traditionally lacking in shade. In one embodiment, the canopy is an umbrella attached to a weighted buoy that floats on a body of water. In one embodiment, the weighted buoy may include a float connected to a ballast via one or more rods that serves as a counterweight.

Abstract: The invention discloses a protection device for a mobile terminal and relates to the field of the communication technology. The protection device comprises an upper housing body and a lower housing body. The upper housing body has a first hollow portion at a middle portion thereof, and the upper housing body is provided with a combination part perpendicular to a lower surface of the upper housing body at a bottom thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a low cost customizable case for electronic devices. The low cost customizable case may have a preassembled form and a post assembled form. In the preassembled form, the low cost customizable case may be planar and include a first plurality of regions and a second plurality of regions. A plurality of protrusions may be formed on the first plurality of regions.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure disclose a device support stand assembly. According to one implementation, the assembly includes a removable support stand member having an attachment feature for coupling to a corresponding mating element formed on a rear side of a portable electronic device. In addition, the support stand member includes a tension spring configured for dual operating positions with respect to the portable electronic device.

Abstract: This invention is a comb shaper refill pads for the eyelash curler to allow you to divide and separate eyelashes while being curled with an eyelash curler at the same time. Refill pads have different comb designs to choose from: Fine, medium, wide, extra wide shape. Refill comb pads are made of a soft silicone rubber with a mushroom shape for tighter curl, you will get eyelashes divided, curled, and styled with this new eyelash curler refill comb pads.

Abstract: A hair accessory has a base body and a transparent cover removably connected to the base body. The base body and transparent cover form a receptacle therebetween, and an interchangeable decorative insert is sized to fit within the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention provides a nail foil adornment method and apparatus which cosmetically strengthens, fills, protects and repairs imperfections on natural or artificial nail plates. The adornment apparatus is comprised of two non-thermal flexible adhesives, color or pattern polyester Mylar foil film, opaque polyester Mylar film and clear nail polish. The method is comprised of brushed on transfer adhesive to the bare nail plate which dries clear, level and tacky (sticky). The color or pattern polyester Mylar foil film is digitally pressure transferred onto the nail plates dry tacky (sticky) surface. The used clear film carrier is discarded. The second flexible adhesive is applied to the foiled nail. The adhesive dries clear, tacky (sticky). The opaque polyester Mylar film is digitally transferred onto the nail plate creating a protection layer. The film carrier is discarded. The foiled nail is sealed with clear nail polish to extend wear.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nail tube for removing a manicure in which a finger may be easily inserted into/separated from a tube body without leakage of a solution and the tube body with a lid and a manicure removal member may be freely moved leftwards and rightwards without influence on the finger so as to more rapidly and effectively remove a manicure. The nail tube includes a tube body including an opening and a finger insertion part, a lid connected to one side of the opening by a connection part and including an insertion protrusion corresponding to the opening and formed integrally with the center of the inner surface of the lid, a lid fixing unit to fix the lid to the opening, and a manicure removal member provided on the inner surface of the lid and rubbed against a manicure on a nail so as to remove the manicure.

Abstract: A foldable cosmetic implement may include a first portion pivotably coupled to a second portion. An applicator may be coupled to the first portion opposite a connection of the first portion to the second portion. The cosmetic implement may be movable between a stored state and an extended state. The first portion may be at least partially enclosed in a receptacle of the second portion when the cosmetic implement is in the stored state. The cosmetic implement may include a locking mechanism to retain the implement in the stored state. The locking mechanism may be actuated by squeezing first and second sides of the second portion towards each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube head (1) for provision and application of a liquid, the tube head (1) comprising a spout (3) with an opening (5) for dispensing the liquid in the form of drops, wherein an applicator (4) is provided, the applicator (4) being attached to the spout (3) and extending in the longitudinal direction of the spout (3), wherein the applicator (4) comprises receiving means (16) for receiving the liquid dispensed by the spout (3) and wherein a gap (17) is provided between the receiving means (16) and the opening (5) of the spout (3) in the longitudinal direction. The invention furthermore relates to a tube (30) with such a tube head (1). Gap sizes may differ for different tube heads and tubes, respectively.

Abstract: A mascara device includes a housing. The housing includes a first mascara-carrying chamber and a second mascara-carrying chamber. A first mascara applicator is removably carried by the housing within the first mascara-carrying chamber. The first mascara applicator includes a first applicator tip that is adapted to apply mascara to eyelashes of a wearer. The first applicator tip includes a circular cross-sectional outer perimeter shape. A second mascara applicator is removably carried by the housing within the second mascara-carrying chamber. The second mascara applicator includes a second applicator tip that is adapted to apply mascara to the eyelashes of the wearer. The second applicator tip includes a semi-circular cross-sectional outer perimeter shape.

Abstract: A transparency evaluation device includes a skin index calculation unit that calculates at least one of a luminance component in a captured image obtained by photographing a skin, a color component in the captured image, and an amount of generation of negative factors in which the luminance component or the color component in the captured image changes locally, as a first index, obtains at least one of an intensity distribution of the luminance component and an intensity distribution of the color component in the captured image, and calculates at least one of smoothness of a change in the luminance component and smoothness of a change in the color component as a second index based on the intensity distributions, and a transparency evaluation unit that evaluates transparency of the skin based on an overall index in which the first index and the second index are combined.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder strap attachment assembly is disclosed, as are methods for adjustably attaching shoulder straps to a backpack frame. The backpack frame has a pair of generally vertically-oriented tracks. Each strap has a cam-fastener with at least one dimension greater than the width of one of the tracks. To secure a strap to the backpack frame, the cam-fastener is inserted into the track and rotated into its use position. A desired vertical position of the strap is selected, and the strap is secured by using hook-and-loop fastener between the backpack frame and the strap.

Abstract: A hammock assembly comprises a conventional hammock on a hammock frame, which comprises two curved support members diverging from opposite ends at an angle. Each support member is formed of curved sections that are joined end to end to end. Disassembly of these curved sections or tube in the field provides portability. The hammock assembly will tilt when the occupant positions his or her center of gravity to the side of the center point of the hammock frame, so that the occupant can sit, partially recline or lie in a number of stable positions.

Abstract: An armlet is described herein comprising a material cut in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid having a first edge that is not parallel to an opposing second edge. The armlet is configured to be wrapped around and secured to a forearm of a user, wherein the parallel edges of the material are perpendicular to the user's forearm when secured. The armlet uses a first row of fasteners positioned substantially adjacent the aforementioned first edge, a second row of fasteners, positioned substantially adjacent the aforementioned first row of fasteners and a third row of fasteners positioned substantially adjacent the aforementioned second edge. The third row of fasteners is configured to be secured to the aforementioned first or second row of fasteners, wherein securing of the third row of fasteners to the first row of fasteners enables a relatively looser fit of the armlet to a user's forearm than when the third row of fasteners is secured to the second row of fasteners.

Abstract: An exemplary magnetic portable electronic device retention system includes a device holder and mounting base. The device holder includes a mating surface with one or more magnets disposed within one or more recesses. The mounting base includes a magnetic portion. The device holder and mounting base are held together by the magnetic attractive force between the magnets and magnetic portion. The attractive force is strong enough to hold the base and holder together during rigorous physical activity, while still being capable of unencumbered manual separation.

Abstract: A hair care device for use in untangling hair includes a body portion and a plurality of substantially parallel flexible bristles made of soft plastics material and projecting from the body portion. The bristles are arranged such that over at least a part of the area of bristles, some of the bristles are of shorter length. The bristles and the shorter length bristles are interspersed over the at least part of the area of bristles.

Abstract: An example of a rotary engaging assembly includes a first fixed seat, a second fixed seat, a movable rotatable block, and an engaging block is described herein. The second fixed seat is fixedly connected with the first fixed seat and has a protruding portion facing the first fixed seat, and the protruding portion has an engaging block accommodating space. The movable rotatable block has a perforating hole and is sleeved on the protruding portion, and the movable rotatable block has a first groove and a second groove formed at an edge of the perforating hole. The engaging block is restricted within the engaging block accommodating space and movable within the engaging block accommodating space. The engaging block can be engaged with the first groove or the second groove, and the engaging block move within the engaging block accommodating space to be engaged or disengaged with the movable rotatable block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved height adjustable table which can assist and motivate the user to use the height adjustable table in a manner which increases health, calorie burn and well-being. This is done by logging how long the table has been in a standing and/or sitting range. The log can be used to calculate the calories burned during use. In another embodiment the log can be used to remind the user of the table to change position during the use of the table.

Abstract: A foldable rack for storing pillows comprising a first and second frame member being generally planar and rectangular, each frame member including: (a) an upper end and a lower end defining a length; (b) opposing lateral sides connecting the upper end and the lower end defining a width; (c) a plurality of spaced apart rods extending from the upper end to the lower end, each rod having a hub disposed at a central portion, each hub having an axial bore therethrough, each axial bore in registry; and (d) a pin being received in the axial bore extending through each hub of each rod. The rack folds about the pin in a scissor-like fashion between a first not in use position where the first and second frame members fold into juxtaposed position and a second in use position where the first and second frame members intersect to form an X shape.

Abstract: A storage unit (1) has a first end panel (10a) and a second end panel (10b) arranged in spaced relation to one another and at least one elongate rod (20) connecting the first end panel (10a) to the second end panel (10b). Each of the first end panel (10a) and the second end panel (10b) includes at least one rod receiving element (30, 32) in the internal side thereof in which a rod (20) is receivable. The rod receiving elements (30, 32) each include a first seat portion (42) and a second seat portion (44) in which the end of the rod (20) is receivable in first and second configurations respectively.

Abstract: A snack bag holder and method of using same to hold opened snack bags, unopened snack bags, or a combination thereof is described and shown. The snack bag holder comprises a base shaped so as to be capable of being attached to a surface; a plurality of cords attached to the base at one end of each of the respective cords; and a plurality of clips attached to each cord at the end opposite to the end attached to the base. In use, opened bags containing foodstuffs, unopened bags containing foodstuffs, or a combination thereof are held by the clips.

Abstract: A cabinet for a CPAP machine includes a base assembly with two side panels, front and rear panels, a top panel slidably mounted atop the base assembly, and a pull-out tray mounted within the base assembly. The top panel is movable between a storage position in which the top panel encloses an upper end of the base assembly, and an access position in which the top panel allows top access into an interior of the base assembly. The pull-out tray is movable between a stowed position in which the pull-out tray is entirely within the base assembly and an extended position in which the pull-out tray extends at least partially out of the base assembly. Each of the side panels defines an opening at an upper end configured to enable a hose of the CPAP machine to pass from the interior of the base assembly to the exterior.

Abstract: A modular desk system may include a plurality of configurable components including, for example, a top panel, an all-purpose hook, a cup hook, a storage shelf, a connecting shelf, a connecting planter box, a connecting divider, a connecting platform, a desktop organization member, a channel, a kickstand base, and/or a support frame. The components may be configured and/or reconfigured to create a desk. The configuration assemblies of the modular desk system may be paired with and coupled to other desk units and/or furniture.

Abstract: A wall element for a drawer side of a drawer, having a drawer side body consisting of a base part which has a cavity for receiving a drawer slide system and a casing element for encasing the base part, is proposed. According to the invention, the wall element forms at least the upper part of the drawer side with an upper end face and opposing vertical wall sections, wherein the wall element is designed to be plugged onto the drawer side body from above and to be fixed to the drawer side body.

Abstract: A wall construction element of a drawer is proposed, wherein the wall construction element has a frame body, having a base part which provides a cavity for receiving a drawer guide system, and having a casing element for casing the base part, wherein in a covering portion of the frame body a material layer of the casing element covers a material layer of the base part. According to the invention, a support part which upwardly projects in the fashion of a column is present on the frame body, wherein for attaching the support part in an end-side end region of the frame body a tongue-like flat portion of the support part is secured between the base part and the casing element.

Abstract: A frame for a drawer having a frame body which comprises a cavity for receiving a drawer guiding system, wherein the frame body includes an inner base part and an outer covering element which covers the base part, and wherein the inner base part comprises receiving means for the drawer guiding system as well as a support for a bottom part of a drawer bottom. According to the invention, the covering element covers the base part fully or almost fully at least over the length thereof, wherein a top horizontal portion of the covering element is supported on the base part.

Abstract: A display mount for an electronic display. The mount includes a support bracket adapted to be secured to a wall or similar structure, and a display bracket adapted to be secured to an electronic display. The support bracket includes a plurality of pairs of angled slots, each pair of angled slots having a different angle than the other pairs. The slots receive fasteners which secure the support bracket to the wall, as well as provide a means for adjusting the tilt of the bracket so as to ensure the bracket is level. The display bracket is attachable to a display, and a structure adapted to cooperate with a corresponding structure on the support bracket to hang the display from the support bracket.

Abstract: A zerowall motorized multi-position recliner chair mechanism is disclosed wherein, in accordance with a first embodiment, the chair seat rails are stably supported by means of a pair of oppositely disposed support linkage systems connected to the chair base rails. In addition, the rear sections of the pair of oppositely disposed support linkage systems are pivotally connected to the base rails at first pivot points, while the drive motor is pivotally mounted upon an integral structural unit so as to permit the drive motor to pivot around a second pivot point which is coaxially disposed with respect to the first pivot point. In this manner, the drive motor is substantially fixed, or at least positionally constrained, at a predetermined position with respect to the base rails, thereby providing additional stability to the chair. In accordance with a second embodiment, the drive motor is attached directly to the rear base rail.

Abstract: A molded chair assembly includes a molded chair shell and a plurality of legs coupled to the molded chair shell. The molded chair shell further includes a plurality of individual and separate integrated hollow support members extending along the molded chair shell and providing the same with increased durability and stability, while maintaining flexibility. The integrated hollow support members may be formed in a gas assist injection molding process conducted in association with an injection molding process to form the molded chair shell.

Abstract: A device configured to relieve pressure caused by the full weight of a patient on the buttocks area of the patient when in a sitting position, by instead placing and averting the pressure on the thighs. The device may be efficacious for use after a buttock augmentation surgery including, but not limited to, Butt Implants, Brazilian Butt Lift, Fat Transfer, Fat Grafting, Butt Shots, Liposuction & any other procedure affecting the lower rear area of a human trunk. These procedures prevents a patient from sitting directly on the buttocks.

Abstract: An apparatus for sitting, including: a keystone assembly which connects various parts of the apparatus; a back that provides support for at least a person's back or shoulders; a floating lumbar support, which provides support for a person's lower back, attached to the keystone assembly; a seat that can adjust between a forward tilted and reclined position; a plurality of rollers, disposed on the keystone assembly, on which the seat rests; a central column, attached to the keystone assembly, on which the seat can spin; and a lower torsion spring connected to the seat and disposed on the keystone assembly allowing controlled movement of the seat.