Abstract: Disclosed is a cap shaping and forming insert device having a U-shaped structure that is placed in the front interior sweatband portion of a billed cap to prevent collapse and deformation thereof. The cap insert comprises a structure having at least two opposing vertically oriented arm members perpendicular to an elongated member disposed thereinbetween. The elongated member remains along the sweatband portion of the cap while the vertical arm members extend upward and into the interior crown of the cap. The cap insert is flexible and yet maintains a user-formed shape that can be used to maintain a desired shape of a billed cap once deployed therein. Moreover, a billed cap can be worn simultaneously with the cap insert therein. The cap insert can be washed and dried using standard methods while the cap insert is disposed therein in order to further preserve the structural integrity of the billed cap.

Abstract: A protective helmet including a rigid shell and an electronic connecting device mounted on the shell, the connecting device including an electronic circuit, first means for connecting said circuit to a power supply system, and second means for connecting said circuit to at least one accessory that can be mounted on the helmet, wherein the connecting device is mounted on the shell in an opening formed in said shell.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet comprises a helmet body including a shock absorbing insert and an external shell overlying at least partially the shock absorbing insert. The shock absorbing insert and the external shell have a plurality of structural bridges interconnected with each other with ventilation openings extending therebetween, a majority of the structural bridges having elongated ridges protruding from a base section. The elongated ridges and the base sections of the external shell overlie a respective one of the elongated ridges and the base sections of the shock absorbing insert.

Abstract: A head circumference adjustment device of a helmet includes: a main body formed with a cavity; an annular strap having a first end and a second end passing through the cavity, each of the first and second ends being formed with a rack section, a thumb section and a shoulder section; and a controller mounted in the cavity. The controller has a gear engaged with the rack sections of the strap. By means of rotating the controller, the position of the strap can be adjusted to adjust the head circumference. The head circumference adjustment device can be easily operated and truly fixed to overcome the shortcomings existing in the conventional adjustment device that the strap is likely to slip and the position of the strap can be hardly truly adjusted and the strap is likely to detach from the adjustment device.

Abstract: A footwear which includes a support member having an inner sole and an upper surface attachable to a foot, and two bulbous protuberances protruding from a lower surface of the support member on opposite sides of a latitudinal midline, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention teaches customizable articles of footwear in which various footwear components can be selected from a wide range of options, and can be easily removed and replaced, as desired. Moreover, the present invention teaches footwear uppers made of knitted textile materials including different sections having different structures and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A surface fastener member includes left and right longitudinal protective wall sections and front and rear lateral protective wall sections. Each of the lateral protective wall sections includes an outer first lateral wall section and an inner second lateral wall section. The first lateral wall section includes a continuous lateral wall body which is continuously placed between the left and right longitudinal protective wall sections at a predetermined height. The second lateral wall section includes a plurality of divided lateral wall bodies which are intermittently placed along a width direction, and a plurality of second engagement elements. According to this, when the molded surface fastener is integrally molded on a cushion body, it is possible to prevent resin material from entering an engagement element region of the surface fastener member.

Abstract: There is provided a slider for slide fastener, including a slider body and a pull tab. A pair of supporting parts rotatably supporting the pull tab are provided on an upper surface of the slider body, and a claw for snapping elements of the slide fastener is provided on the pull tab. The pull tab is rotatable between a first posture in which the pull tab is placed down on the slider body and a second posture in which the pull tab is erected from the slider body. A stop member is provided on at least one of the slider body and the pull tab. The stop member limits the pull tab in an erect position of the second posture such that a front end of the claw is located within a protection space.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for wearing on a wrist or other body part including a central piece held on the body part by a pair of straps. The proximal end of a strap includes a mounting pin for sliding into and out of a slot on the central piece. The proximal end of the strap further includes a positioning curve which mates with a correspondingly shaped receiving curve on the central piece when the strap is properly affixed and centered on the central piece. When properly affixed and centered on the central piece, the positioning curve on the strap aligns with the receiving curve of the central piece, so that the positioning and receiving curves are at their lowest energy state, resisting lateral movement out of a centered position.

Abstract: A connecting device includes two complementary coupling members (3, 4) secured respectively to the connecting ends of a wrist band (2a, 2b) and of the component to which it is attached. The coupling members (3a, 3b) are oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction of the wrist band (2a, 2b). One (3) of the coupling members is movable laterally between two end positions, a first position in which it is engaged with the other (4) of said coupling members, and a second position in which it is dissociated from said other coupling member (4). An elastic return force (5) tends to keep said coupling member (3) movable laterally between two end positions in said first position.

Abstract: A surface anchor for body jewelry is provided, which typically includes a base formed of an elongated plate. The base may have a proximate end to which a post is coupled. The post may include a fastening structure for securing the body jewelry to the post. The base may further include a distal end, and the distal end may include a slot extending from an opening at an edge of the base inward into an internal region of the base. The slot may be bounded on opposite sides by a pair of elongated structures, and may be longer than it is wide. Body jewelry may be attached to the post to form a slotted body jewelry assembly.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a support unit, a fold unit and a seat unit. The support unit includes a main stick having a positioning groove. The fold unit includes a connecting member connected to the main stick and an upper slider assembly movable along the main stick. The seat unit is connected to the upper slider assembly. The upper slider assembly is operable to engage the positioning groove for preventing the fold unit from converting between an unfolded state and a folded state, and to be disengaged from the positioning groove so as to permit the fold unit to convert between the unfolded and folded states.

Abstract: A suitcase convertible to a dual compartment wagon including a suitcase body with a pivotable U-shaped handle. Together, a first zipper continuously disposed along the left, top and right sides and a hinge continuously disposed on a bottom side of the suitcase body between the right and left sides define a forward portion and a rearward portion of the suitcase body which can have identical or different interior storage space depending on whether the first zipper is centrally disposed or more proximal one of the front and rear sides. The unzipped suitcase body folds out into an open wheeled wagon configuration with dual longitudinally aligned compartments in which the hinge conjoins the forward and rearward portions in a level longitudinally configured position with the front and rear sides parallel to and adjacent to a transport surface.

Abstract: A protecting case for protecting an electronic device includes a hollow main body. The electronic device is received in the main body. The main body is filled with gas having a density less than a density of air, to make the main body and the electronic device suspend in air while received in the main body.

Abstract: Frame structures (106a, 106b, 206) for luggage pieces (100) formed of one or more frame supports (110, 210) and one or more frame elements (108) may be assembled with the luggage piece. Luggage pieces may include an outer layer (102), an inner layer (104), and at least one frame structure (106a, 106b, 206) with one or more frame elements (108) and one or more frame supports (110, 210). The frame elements (108) may be joined to the inner layer (104), the outer layer (102), or both, and may be arranged between the outer layer (102) and the inner layer (104). The frame supports (110, 210) may be joined to the outer layer (104), and one or more frame elements (108) may be joined to the frame supports (110, 210). The frame structures (106a, 106b, 206) may provide support and/or reinforcement to the luggage piece (100).

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 nail printing device recognizes, as a first nail contour, a nail contour from a first nail image obtained by photographing a nail of a specific finger/toe, displays the first nail contour on the basis of data of the first nail contour stored in a storage section, and performs an adjustment of the first nail contour on the basis of an adjustment portion specified to the first nail contour and obtains an adjusted nail contour. After that the device recognizes, as a second nail contour, a nail contour from a second nail image obtained by photographing the nail of the specific finger/toe, reflects the adjustment performed to the first nail contour, in the second nail contour, obtains an adjusted recognized nail contour, and controls a print head to perform printing in a region of the adjusted recognized nail contour.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid cosmetic product consisting of a substantially anhydrous, compact cosmetic powder comprising, as essential ingredients, one or more thermoreversible polysaccharides, one or more humectants, one or more emollients and a powder phase, and also optionally conventional cosmetic ingredients. The present invention further provides a process for obtaining such a solid, compact powder cosmetic product, which comprises the steps of making an aqueous paste using the essential ingredients and optionally conventional cosmetic ingredients, allowing the paste to solidify, and then subjecting the solidified paste to a heat treatment for removing water from the solidified paste.

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: An apparatus includes a bag to carry one or more objects on the back of a person, and a cushion for connection to a surface of the bag. The cushion is used for making substantially continuous contact with the back when the bag is carried on the back. The apparatus may be a backpack or any other type of bag.

Abstract: A ground insertable holder has a first compartment that has a cylindrical inner space that holds a typical beverage container and a second compartment that holds various accessories, such as cell phones, snacks, etc. The device is ground secured by screwing the device into the ground via a screw that extends downwardly from the bottom of the device. An optional second beverage container holder can be removably attached to a mount located on the bottom of the device. The second compartment may be unitary and possibly monolithic with the first compartment or may be removably attached thereto.

Abstract: A belt hanger detachably supports the handheld device, whether or not carried in a pouch or holster, to a wearer's waist belt to comfortably and securely carry the device while preventing the device from sagging and hanging outward from the wearer's body. The belt hanger includes a rigid hanger body, a flexible strap cover and a quick connector part, which couples directly to the handheld device or its carry pouch or holster. The hanger body has a rectangular shape and a central belt channel for receiving the user's waist belt. The cover strap is bonded to the hanger body and wraps over the hanger body so that one end covers one its faces and the opposite loose end extends over the belt channel and its other face to act as the closure strap for belt hanger. The opposite loose end of the cover strap is secured to the hanger body by a pair of snaps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a hygienic brush head (210) for cleaning articles, where the brush head (210) comprises a plurality of flexible bristle filaments (200) extending in a longitudinal direction (212) grouped into flexible sweeping elements (202), being encapsulated in a molded bristle carrier (208) connected to a molded brush head body (206), the method comprises: •collecting the flexible bristle filaments (200) in a grouping module creating at least one group of flexible sweeping elements (202), •encapsulating the one end (216) of the at least one group of flexible sweeping elements (202) in a bristle carrier (208) comprising a flange part (222) that extends from the bristle carrier (208) away from the flexible sweeping elements (202), •positioning a plurality of the encapsulated groups of flexible sweeping elements (202) in a mold (214), and performing a first brush head molding of a brush head body (206) around the plurality of the encapsulated groups of flexible sweeping elements (202),

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator brush having a twisted wire core and an array of thermoplastic bristles with free tips extending radially outwardly from the core, wherein at least some of the bristles have shapes and/or surface textures modified at one or more localities between their free tips and the core by selective irradiation of the aforesaid locality or localities with laser energy. A method of making the brush includes the steps of assembling the core and bristles to form a brush, trimming the bristles to achieve a desired brush profile, and selectively irradiating at least some of the bristles with a laser beam at localities between the bristle tips and the core.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of using and making apparatuses that may clean concave and convex surfaces are discussed. The apparatus may be capable of substantially contacting and cleaning concave, convex, planar, and non-planar surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning of tubular threads having adjustable spacing brushes to accommodate tubulars of different diameters. A plurality of brushes are rotated in a drum, which fits over the tubular connection. The brushes are mounted on L-shaped brackets, which are in turn mounted to a rotary driver by a shaft extending through slots in the brackets. By loosening the attachment of the brackets on the rotary driver, the brackets can be slid radially inward or outward to the extent of the slots, thereby adjusting the diameter of the threads that can be cleaned. The front access plate and seal plate, through which the tubular extends into the drum, are preferably held to the drum by hand operable latches. Solvent may be injected into the drum and onto the threads by a hand pump, and captured in the drum and drained into a container for disposal or reuse.

Abstract: A toothbrush featuring a graspable elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis, the handle comprising a neck region adjacent an end of the handle and a head disposed at the end of the handle. The head is carrying flexible bristles that extend outward from an outer surface of the head. The outer surface of the head is axisymmetric. The bristles are distributed about the head such that bristles extend in each of several radial directions, including from opposite sides of the head. At least some of the bristles are extending so as to overlay the longitudinal axis in opposite directions.

Abstract: A portable collapsible table, having a foldable supporting frame that supports a table top, the frame including a plurality of legs that are positionable in a first position that positions the table top in a first relatively low position and that are positionable in a second position that positions the table top in a second relatively raised position, the table top including a plurality of wells disposed therein, the wells, the frame and the table top being collapsible so that the table may be folded for ease in storage or transport thereof.

Abstract: A folding and unfolding structure for a hanging table which includes a support rack, a table panel and a suspension fastening structure with the a loading rib located on a back side of the table panel, pivotally bridged the loading rib and the support rack, comprising a first swivel rack hinged on the loading rib and a second swivel rack hinged on a lower edge of the support rack. The first swivel rack has an anchor and loading fork latchable on the second swivel rack and a movable coupling pin pivotally coupled on the second swivel rack. The second swivel rack has a housing space to accommodate swivel movement of folding or unfolding of the first swivel rack and a guide slot for sliding of the movable coupling pin). Through the folding and unfolding structure the table panel can be quickly unfolded and folded to improve usability.

Abstract: A shelving apparatus includes a frame structure formed with vertical members and horizontal members and a shelf adjustable between positions and supported, at each position, by the vertical members. The vertical members and horizontal members define a volume therebetween, and each of the vertical members include notches formed on a vertical surface of the vertical member. The shelf includes a frame; a product surface coupled with the frame; a first rod coupled to the frame and insertable into at least a portion of a respective notch of one of the vertical members; and a second rod coupled to the frame and insertable into at least a portion of a respective notch of another of the vertical members. The second rod is forcibly biased, by a biasing member coupled with the frame, against at least one of the vertical members.

Abstract: A latch or connector assembly that is adapted to attach a track to a rail along a platform of a merchandising shelf assembly. The connector assembly includes an adapter having a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be attached to the track and the second end is configured to be selectively attached to the rail. The adapter includes a first arm and a second arm, the first arm is spaced from a second arm such that the first arm can be resiliently biased relative to the second arm. An attachment member extends from the first arm and is configured to selectively connect to the rail. A press surface is configured to be pressed by a user to bias the first arm relative to the second arm to selectively connect the attachment member to the rail.

Abstract: A folding worktable including a frame and a board is disclosed. The frame has a pair of long borders, a pair of short borders and a number of support bars connected between the long borders. The board is locked on the frame. The worktable has four legs with telescopic units and four retractable folding braces for folding the legs. Each pair of retractable folding braces is connected to a different support bar. There are four casters on the four corners under the frame. When the retractable folding braces are folded and the legs are stored within the frame, the casters touch the ground. The board is a double sided board including a work-board and an anti-skid board which are fixed together. The worktable can also be used as a scaffold, a carrier and a repair skateboard.

Abstract: A pull-out guide for furniture parts which can move relative to one another includes at least two pull-out rails, between which at least one first roller body and at least one second roller body are disposed, which are held in a rotatable manner in at least one roller body cage, the at least one first roller body having a greater nominal diameter and a lower modulus of elasticity than the at least one second roller body of the roller body cage. The pull-out guide is characterized in that a difference in diameter (?d) between a first nominal diameter of the first roller body and a second nominal diameter of the second roller body is greater than a lower limit which is at least as great as a manufacturing tolerance (?d1) in the diameter of the first roller body.

Abstract: A hanging corner shelf assembly is provided which includes a first member and a second member, which diverge from one another. Each member includes a first side and a second side, an inner side and an outer side. The first and second members are configured for attachment to one another. The hanging corner shelf assembly further includes at least one shelf member extending from the first member and the second member, wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least one shelf member is generally perpendicularly oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of each of the first and second members and at least one hanging member is included, wherein the at least one hanging member is engageable to the first and/or second member.

Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a shelf frame adapted to support a planar shelf panel. The shelf frame comprises a front member, opposed side members, and a rear member. A support channel is integrally formed into an underside of the shelf frame. A reinforcing support frame is captured within the support channel to form a unitary shelf assembly and is adapted to support the shelf frame within said appliance. At least one stud projects outward from the reinforcing support frame with respect to the opposed side members of the shelf frame. The studs are adapted to be received within a corresponding recess of an interior wall of said appliance to thereby support the shelf assembly within said appliance.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for suspending two displays includes: a base seat unit including a fixing bracket and a pillar that is connected to the fixing bracket; two suspending arms, each having a first end portion that is movably connected to the pillar unit such that each of the suspending arms is movable along the pillar, and a second end portion that is opposite to the first end portion; two slide track units respectively connected to the second end portions of the suspending arms; and two display-supporting bracket units movably connected to the slide track units for mounting the displays. Through operation of the suspending arms, the sliding track units and the display-supporting bracket units, the displays can be moved to juxtapose and contact each other.

Abstract: A reclining seating unit includes: a base; an arm frame; a seat having a seat frame; a backrest mounted and pivotally interconnected to the seat frame; a footrest unit; a reclining mechanism attached to the seat and the backrest, the reclining mechanism configured to control relative movement of the seat and backrest between upright and reclined positions; a footrest mechanism attached to the seat, the footrest unit, and the arm frame, the footrest mechanism configured to control relative movement of the footrest unit and the seat between retracted and extended positions; a first linear actuator attached to the reclining mechanism and to the seat configured to move the seat and backrest between the upright and reclined positions; and a second linear actuator attached to the footrest mechanism and to the seat configured to move the footrest unit between the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: A stacking ring for a chair base may be disposable between a first and second chair base such that the stacking ring generally prevents lateral movement of the first chair base relative to the second chair base. The stacking ring may be integrally formed to the chair base, or separate and disposable between at least two chair bases. The stacking ring may substantially prevent rotation of a first chair base relative to a second chair base.

Abstract: A dynamic lumbar support located within the back of an office or home chair to enable a user to be seated close to a work surface (e.g., a desk or a table). The chair back rocks back and forth when the user shifts his weight backwards and forwards. The dynamic lumbar support includes a cushion back support manufactured from a resilient material that is responsive to a compressive force applied thereto when the user reclines and shifts his weight against the chair back. In particular, the cushion back support is adapted to change its shape from a relaxed convex shape at which to support the user's lower back and maintain a proper posture when the user sits erect and the chair back stands upright to a compressed flattened shape at which to support the user's back when he reclines and the chair back tilts backwards.

Abstract: A seating unit having a foldable bed includes: a base with an internal cavity and a rear wall; a foldable bed that includes separate and distinct head, intermediate and seat sections, wherein in a folded position, the intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed and positioned in vertically stacked relationship, and the head section is generally vertically disposed and positioned adjacent the rear wall of the base, and in an unfolded position, the head, intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed and in serial alignment with each other; and a bed folding mechanism that is attached to the base and the head, intermediate and seat sections that controls the movement of the bed between the folded and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A method of making foam imparts antimicrobial and antiodorant qualities to the foam. Green tea powder is added to the polyol raw materials for making memory foam. The green tea memory foam is used to make pillows, cushions and mattresses. Green tea foam in the top layer of a mattress acts as an antiodorant such that less of the chemical smell of the memory foam is perceived by the user. In addition, the bacteria and mold that would otherwise develop in the moist warmer sleeping environment on memory foam are killed by the green tea additive to the foam. Measurable antimicrobial and antiodorant qualities in the green tea foam are achievable by adding green tea powder constituting less than 2% of the weight of the resulting green tea foam. A neck-support contour pillow is made using memory foam that contains green tea and a green dye.

Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier includes a waist belt disposable about the waist of the wearer. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the waist belt, wherein each shoulder strap includes a free end portion and an opposed proximal end portion coupled to the waist belt. A carrier body is coupled to the waist belt and is connectable to the shoulder straps. The carrier body includes a middle section and a pair of conversion flaps disposed on opposed sides of the middle section. Each conversion flap is selectively transitional between a narrow configuration, wherein a free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the middle section, and a wide configuration, wherein the free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the waist belt.

Abstract: Provided is a hybrid baby carrier capable of reducing a load of weight of a baby that is transferred to a guardian who wears a baby carrier. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid baby carrier may include a main body configured to form a space where a baby is seated, a strap connected to the main body and configured to be worn by a guardian so that the guardian supports the load of the baby, and a support unit downwardly extended from the main body and configured to distribute the load of the baby toward a ground.

Abstract: A juvenile walker includes a seat supported for movement on a movable base. The elevation of the seat can be changed by a caregiver.

Abstract: A flexible vibrating mat for soothing a child includes a plurality of electric vibratory motors and a plurality of cylindrical motor casings. Each motor casing is associated with a single electric vibratory motor and is generally the same size as the associated electric vibratory motor. The mat additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to selectively electrically couple the plurality of electric vibratory motors to an electric power supply. The mat further includes a flexible core coupled with the plurality of motor casings and a water-resistant cover covering the core, the plurality of motor casings, and the controller.

Abstract: A latching system for a gravity fed merchandising apparatus includes a shelf slidably mounted between a first and a second side bracket, the shelf being adapted to move between a vending position and a stocking position. A first latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the first side bracket and a second latch member is operably mounted to one of the shelf and the second side bracket. The first and second latch members are located adjacent opposed side edges of the shelf. Each of the first and second latch members is resiliently biased to an extended position. An actuating device is provided for moving the first and second latch members to a respective retracted position allowing the shelf to slide from the vending position to the stocking position.

Abstract: The collapsible display of the present disclosure and related inventions includes a plurality of pre-assembled parts which can be configured, without the use of tools, to form a reusable, merchandising display fixture. The display is quickly and easily constructed and quickly and easily deconstructed and stored. The entire display, with merchandise thereon, may be placed upon or integral with a standard shipping pallet for maximum mobility around the retail floor space. The collapsible display provides an inexpensive, collapsible, reusable display requiring minimum storage space when not in use.

Abstract: Disclosed are display systems comprised of at least one wall panel and at least one shelf comprising a light fixture, the wall panel having two rows of parallel slots, one set of parallel slots (either on the wall panel or uprights adjacent to the wall panel), providing cooperative access by support brackets disposed on the shelf for supporting the shelf, the support brackets not carrying any of the electrical circuitry for the light fixture, one other set of parallel slots providing cooperative access for electrical contact elements disposed on the shelf to an electric source element disposed on the wall panel and providing electricity to the light fixture. Also disclosed are wall panels, shelves and lighting devices that may be used, alone or in combination, for new installations or in retrofitting existing display systems.