Abstract: A preserved flower arrangement includes a central core body obtained as a result of at least a plurality of petals being separated from a perianth of a rose preserved flower; and a plurality of outer petals each obtained as a result of causing a surface of each of the petals separated from the perianth to have a protrusion having an arcked cross-section. The outer petals each have the protrusion on the base end side of the surface. The protrusions of the plurality of outer petals located on a circumference of the central core body, and the central core body, are bonded and secured to each other.

Abstract: A system comprising a machine-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for collecting body measurements of a human user using a body measurement garment is provided. The body measurement garment comprises a plurality of sensors configured to produce a set of output data. The method may include receiving the set of output data from the body measurement garment and determining a plurality of body measurements from the output data. The method may further include generating a body shape model representing the shape of the body of the user. The method may also include generating a garment fit model representing the fit of a garment on the human user.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for simulating the fit of a particular garment on a user using a fit simulation garment. The fit simulation garment is wearable by a user and comprises a plurality of actuators configured to simulate tightness of regions of the particular garment. The method includes receiving a garment fit model defining the fit of the particular garment on the user. The method further includes parsing the garment fit model to generate control data for controlling the fit simulation garment, and transmitting the control data to the fit simulation garment to cause the plurality of actuators to collectively simulate the fit of the particular garment on the user.

Abstract: An article of clothing may include a first layer made of a polyester fabric. The polyester fabric may have the following properties a thread count of at least 130 threads per square inch, a weft knit weave pattern, and a bird's eye mesh texture. The polyester fabric may include a dye sublimation printed image with a resolution that is at least 200 dots per inch. The dye sublimation printed image may be oriented to stretch laterally with a lateral stretch of the polyester. The article of clothing may also include a second layer attached to the first layer. The second layer may include a lining fabric configured to stretch laterally with the first layer.

Abstract: A vulnerable individual wears a simulated face in a dangerous environment. Heavy machine operators see the simulated face and behave more cooperatively because they feel like they are being watched. The vulnerable individual is safer because they wear a simulated face.

Abstract: A cooling headgear is disclosed. Absorbent material within the headgear retains cold water. When worn by a user, the headgear holds the cold water to the head of the user, cooling the user.

Abstract: Protective gear such as a helmet includes multiple shell layers connected using one or more concertinaed structures. The concertinaed structures allow the shell layers greater flexibility to move relative to each other when mechanical forces are imparted onto the outer shell layer. When energy and impact transformer layers are disposed between the shell layers, the concertinaed structures may also allow improvement function of the energy and impact transformer layers.

Abstract: Protective gear includes an outer shell layer connected to a middle shell layer through an outer energy and impact transformer layer. The middle shell layer is connected to an inner shell layer through an inner energy and impact transformer layer. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers flexibly connect the shell layers to absorb impact forces, rotational forces, shear forces, etc., and allow the various shell layers to move and slide relative to the other shell layers. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers may be constructed using gels, fluids, electro-rheological elements, magneto-rheological elements, etc. The protective gear may be formed as helmets or body protection for various activities and protect users from not only impact and penetrative forces, but rotational and shear forces as well.

Abstract: Protective gear includes an outer shell layer connected to a middle shell layer through an outer energy and impact transformer layer. The middle shell layer is connected to an inner shell layer through an inner energy and impact transformer layer. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers flexibly connect the shell layers to absorb impact forces, rotational forces, shear forces, etc., and allow the various shell layers to move and slide relative to the other shell layers. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers may be constructed using gels, fluids, electro-rheological elements, magneto-rheological elements, etc. The protective gear may be formed as helmets or body protection for various activities and protect users from not only impact and penetrative forces, but rotational and shear forces as well.

Abstract: A protective hat comprising a plurality of resiliently deformable shock absorbing members positioned adjacent to the skull of a wearer of the hat, wherein each shock absorbing member is shaped to create a cavity between the shock absorbing member and the skull to allow for inward deflection of the shock absorbing member towards the skull as a result of the shock absorbing member being impacted by an object.

Abstract: Helmet padding systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A helmet padding system includes a rigid frame and a spacing pad. The rigid frame is configured to be positioned on the head of a user. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The spacing pad includes a central portion and a plurality of extending portions projecting outward from the central portion. The plurality of extending portions are fixed to the frame.

Abstract: A helmet with an adjustable fit system is disclosed herein. The helmet includes a protective shell and the adjustable fit system. The adjustable fit system is coupled to an positioned at least partially within the protective shell. The adjustable fit system includes a frame having two cord attachment points, a cord coupled to the two cord attachment points of the frame, and a tension device releasably coupled to the cord between the two attachment points. The tensioning device is configured to adjust a distance between the two attachment points of the frame via movement of the tensioning device relative to the cord to adjust a size of the adjustable fit system. The cord may pass through the tensioning device to form a first portion between each cord attachment point and the tensioning device, and a looped second portion extending from the tensioning device away from the first portion.

Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. A microphone, an amplifier and a speaker are mounted to the helmet. Speech of the individual wearing the personal protection system is picked up by the microphone and amplified speech is broadcast by the speaker. The speaker is outwardly directed so as to broadcast the speech out through the hood or toga covering the helmet.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include a braided upper. The structure of the braided upper may be manufactured using an article forming member and a braiding apparatus. The article forming member includes a body portion substantially similar to a last for shoemaking, as well as a flange portion that extends outward from the body portion. The article forming member moves through the braiding apparatus in varying orientations that can improve the efficiency of the braiding, enhance the braiding pattern, and enhance structural support of the braided upper.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a composite molded body in which several layers of prepregs are laid over one another, adhesively bonded to each other and cured under pressure and/or vacuum, wherein the prepreg layers laid over one another are introduced into an airtight shell, the interior of the shell is connected to a vacuum source and evacuated and the molded body is cured together with the shell in a furnace. In order to develop a corresponding method and a composite molded body which can be produced with it, which does not have at least some of the above disadvantages, an antifriction agent is introduced into the interior of the shell before the evacuation of the shell.

Abstract: A top covering for a boot includes an anchor having two ends with a length between, the two ends each having an attachment member, the anchor adapted to secure to a front side of the boot. The top covering also includes a pouch having a pocket and two ends with a length between, the two ends each having an attachment member that cooperate with the attachment members on the two ends of the anchor for securing the pouch around the boot, and a fastener for alternately opening and closing the pocket. The top covering further includes a cover adapted to prevent objects from entering the boot and having a tightening member for tightening the cover around the top of the boot when in use, the cover capable of being stored in the pouch when not in use so that it does not impede the wearer.

Abstract: A base is provided for a ski boot comprising a sole and an outsole element that is positioned in a predetermined position relative to a longitudinal axis (L). The outsole element is positioned on the sole by using two projections that are carried by one or other of the sole and the outsole element and that locate in holes or cavities defined by the other. Preferably, the projections are carried by the outsole element and locate in holes or cavities defined by the sole. The projections may be integrally formed with the outsole element or the sole. Alternatively, they may be formed by injected pins, rivets, fasteners, t-nuts, or screws.

Abstract: A skate boot for receiving a wearer's foot comprising: a monocoque skate boot body comprising a heel portion; a toe box portion; a sole portion; an ankle portion; a lower Achilles tendon portion located directly above the heel portion; an upper Achilles tendon portion for receiving a tendon guard; an eyelet cuff portion, the eyelet cuff portion houses the eyelet holes, through which eyelets are installed, through which a lace is utilized to tighten the skate boot to the wearer's foot. Also included, a liner portion, integrated into the monocoque skate body, comprised of foam for cushioning the wearer's foot, bonded to a material layer for providing comfort against the wearer's skin, an outer shell bonded and stitched to the outer surface of the monocoque skate boot body, a tendon guard secured to the upper Achilles tendon portion with freedom to adjust the position, and a tongue attached to the toe box portion with freedom to adjust the position.

Abstract: The present invention describes an item of water resistant footwear (10) comprising an upper (16) resembling, and arranged to be worn as, a shoe. The footwear also comprises a water resistant inner (12) which is arranged to be extendable upward, and subsequently to be lowered. The footwear (10) may be worn similar to a known shoe when water resistance is not required, with the inner (12) lowered and held in place. When water resistance is required, the inner (12) may be extended upward to protect a greater portion of the wearer's leg.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes: a main body, a heel portion coupled to the main body using an attachment feature that allows the heel portion to move about an axis, and a zipper closure that secures the heel portion in a closed position relative to the main body. An easy access shoe includes: a main body, a heel portion coupled to the main body, where the heel portion is able to be selectively positioned to allow a size of an access opening formed between the main body and the heel portion to be selectively increased or decreased, and a zipper closure that secures the heel portion to the main body. A shoe includes: a main body, a first hinge section coupled to the main body, a second hinge section coupled to the first hinge section and a heel, and a zipper closure that couples the heel to the main body.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear includes temporarily attaching a midsole structure to a last and inserting the midsole structure and footwear last through a braiding machine. A braided structure in the form of an upper is formed. The upper includes a midsole structure disposed within an interior cavity of the upper.

Abstract: A lace securement device prevents laces on a shoe from coming untied. The device includes a head, a first arm coupled to and extending from an edge of the head, and a second arm coupled to and extending from the edge of the head. The second arm is couplable to the first arm in spaced relationship to the head defining a closed position forming a loop extending from the edge of the head for receiving laces on a shoe therethrough. The first arm and the second arm are positioned adjacently for abutting and securing the laces such that the loop prevents the laces from coming untied.

Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (A) an upper; (B) a rear heel strap member engaged with or integrally formed with the upper and including: (i) a rear heel element, (ii) a lateral side strap element, and (iii) a medial side strap element; (C) a first strap member extending along the medial side of the upper, wherein the first strap member includes at least one structure for engaging a lace; (D) a second strap member extending along the lateral side of the upper, wherein the second strap member includes at least two structures for engaging the lace; (E) a tensioning system for engaging the medial side strap element with the first strap member; (F) another tensioning system for engaging the lateral side strap element with the second strap member; and (G) a sole structure.

Abstract: A last system and a method of making the last system are disclosed. The last system includes a last member and an exterior layer. The exterior layer becomes deformable when heated above a characteristic temperature. The method can include forming a braided footwear component on the last system. The exterior layer may be joined with the braided footwear component by heating the last system above the characteristic temperature.

Abstract: A portable manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing device and a braiding device. The system also includes systems for capturing customized foot information from a foot. The additive manufacturing device can be used to form a footwear last having a geometry corresponding to the customized foot information. The footwear last can be placed through the braiding device to form a braided component for an article of footwear. A welding device can be used to attach overlay components to the braided component. Sole components may be separately formed and attached to the braided component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel incendiary device with a fire starter and a quick release slide buckle wherein sparking and ignition means reside in the buckle apparatus, and which buckle may be attached to clothing, backpacks or any other item a quick release slide buckle may be utilized. One portion of the buckle houses a sparking and combustible material, and the other is a mating side of a quick release buckle. Adding a fire starter to a quick release buckle is a novel tool for any outdoor activity that requires fire ignition.

Abstract: Various embodiments of web adjusters are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a web adjuster includes a spring-loaded cam member having a bore through which a mounting shaft or pin extends for rotatably or pivotally mounting the cam member to a frame. The cam member can extend along a central axis and include a first engagement feature positioned at a first radial distance from the central axis, and a second engagement feature positioned at a second radial distance from the central axis, larger than the first radial distance. The cam member can be rotated to engage the web to restrict movement of the web. The web adjuster can also include a handle or cover portion and a strap attached to the handle for gripping by a user to adjust the web adjuster.

Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a buckle release tool for unlatching a buckle assembly, the buckle assembly having a base with an actuator button, for activating a latching mechanism from a latched position to an unlatched position, the buckle assembly further having a fulcrum member. The buckle release tool comprises a body, a first end on the body suitably sized for engaging the fulcrum member of the base for creating a fulcrum for the body to rotate about, an engagement end, spaced from the first end and extending a sufficient amount from the body such that there is sufficient clearance of the body over the base to allow proper depression of actuator button by the engagement end during operation and a second end, for accepting a force thereon.

Abstract: A buckle for binding two items together that includes a male plate and a female plate. The male plate further includes a locking member that is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the locking member in the locking position interacts with the locking mechanism to lock the male plate to the female plate along a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to the binding axis. The female plate includes a locking mechanism that includes two arms extending from opposing ends of the female plate respectively and is adapted to slidably receive the male plate therewithin to secure the male plate face-to-face to the female plate along a binding axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a buckle arrangement, having a first buckle (1) and a second buckle (2) connectable to the first buckle (1), wherein the first buckle (1) has a first locking device (5) and a first locking hook (6), and the second buckle (2) has a second locking device (7) and a second locking hook (8), the first locking device (5) and the second locking device (7) are formed such that, when the first buckle (1) is connected to the second buckle (2), the first locking device (5) locks the second locking hook (8) and the second locking device (7) locks the first locking hook (6), such that the first buckle (1) is connected to the second buckle (2), and the first locking device (5) and/or the second locking hook (8) are formed identically and/or symmetrically, particularly point-symmetrically, to the second locking device (7) and/or the first locking hook (6), at least in respect of the locking.

Abstract: A bracelet having a channel groove is provided. The bracelet has an outer side and an inner side. A channel groove is at least partially surrounding a circumference of the outer side. A hair band may fit within the channel groove.

Abstract: A jewelry bracelet or necklace comprising a plurality of individual, customizable bead strands, each strand having a closed loop at opposed ends. The bracelet or necklace further comprises a clasp for holding an end of each bead strand. This clasp has a spring-loaded claw closure; a cone-shaped collar for covering at least a lower end of the claw closure; and a connecting loop or bar below the cone-shaped collar. A clasp for this style of multi-stranded bracelet or necklace is also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-pierced earring can be secured to the earlobe with elastic restoring force of itself, and causes no pain. An implement 6 for fitting, on an earlobe, a non-pierced earring that includes a coupling unit made of an elastic wire material and bent so as to maintain a predetermined distance between both ends, and a pair of ear contact units wider than the diameter of the coupling unit and respectively disposed at both ends of the coupling unit with principal surfaces facing each other includes a pair of levers 7 and 8 each having a front end portion and a rear end portion and coupled to each other between the front end portions and the rear end portions via a rotation shaft so as to cause the front end portions to open or close when the rear end portions close or open.

Abstract: A device, system and method for layering individual jewelry articles in a desired order and configuration around a wearer and maintaining the jewelry articles in a desired layered arrangement about the wearer.

Abstract: A gemstone including a substantially round girdle, a crown extending in a first direction from the girdle, and a pavilion extending in a second direction from the girdle opposite the first direction. The gemstone has 73 uniquely arranged and angled facets, 33 of which are in the crown, and 40 of which are in the pavilion. The height of the crown is preferably between 12.5 to 19.5% of the diameter of the stone, the total depth of the stone is preferably between 59-62.9% of the diameter of the stone, the depth of the pavilion is between 42.9 to 44.5% of the diameter of the stone, and the diameter of the table is preferably between 53-60% of the diameter of the stone.

Abstract: An adjustable umbrella includes an umbrella base, a stand column, a sliding sleeve, a cross rod, an adjustment mechanism provided between the bottom joint and the bottom end of the cross rod, a drawing rod, and an umbrella frame. The top of the umbrella frame is rotatably attached to the top end of the cross rod, an internal tube is rotatably disposed inside the cross rod, the bottom end of the internal tube is connected to the adjustment mechanism, the top end of the internal tube is connected to the top of the umbrella frame. When in use, the internal tube connected to the umbrella frame may be rotated by rotating the umbrella frame, so that the leftward and rightward adjustment of a sun-shading angle is realized in coordination with the adjusting mechanism, and operation thereof is simple and convenient.

Abstract: Embodiments of a garment bag which not only can be used for storage and transport of garments, but also may be used as a shipping package. The garment bag may compress the contents, reduce or eliminate loose straps, hooks, or other elements which could damage the garment bag during shipping, and protect the contents against water and rough handling.

Abstract: A luggage case structure is provided with two aluminum alloy frames which extend in depth to the bottom of the two shells to form the four lateral surfaces of the two shells, which solves the problem of structure strength difference between the bottom of the shells of the convention luggage case and the lateral boards. Besides, the carbon fiber is formed into two-dimensional flat boards instead of a three-dimensional structure, which not only makes manufacturing easier, but also enhances the structural strength while reducing weight.

Abstract: A luggage case (100, 600, 700, 800, 900) may include opposing sidewalls forming minor faces (105, 106), opposing sidewalls forming major faces (101, 102), and opposing end walls (103, 104) together forming an article defining an enclosed space (109). A line of separation (150) may be formed in said minor faces (105, 160) and end walls (103, 104). A first portion of the line of separation (150) may extend along a first portion of opposing minor faces (105, 106) at a location proximate one of said opposing major faces (101, 102) and corresponding one of said opposing end walls (103, 104) positioned therebetween. A second portion of the line of separation (150) may extend along a second portion of said opposing minor faces (105, 106) in a direction away from said one of said opposing major faces (101, 102) and towards other of said opposing major faces (101, 102).

Abstract: Protective cases for transporting a planar-shaped object includes a body including side, front, rear, and bottom walls coupled at edges thereof to define a housing having a cavity therein, an opening defined by uppermost edges of the side, front, and rear walls, and a lid secured to at least one of the uppermost edges of the side, front, and rear walls. The side, front, and rear walls and the lid each comprise a multilayer construction including an exterior layer, an interior layer, and at least one protective layer enclosed therebetween. The side, front, and rear walls include at least an impact-absorbing layer and optionally a rigid layer, and the lid includes at least an impact-absorbing layer.

Abstract: A device for carrying eyewear comprising a hollow body having an upwardly protruding feature located inside the cavity protruding upward from a bottom section. A front section and top section are configured to open away from a back to provide access to the cavity from above the hollow body. A spring biased hinged clip is configured to couple the hollow body to a waist belt. A second spring biased hinged clip is configured for retaining against an inside surface of the hollow body a piece of material configured for cleaning an eyewear lens. A pocket is configured to hold to a communication tag configured for wireless communication with a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device is configured for sending an alert message for display on a user interface of a remote computing device if the monitoring device determines that a proximity is greater than a threshold proximity.

Abstract: A removable notepaper & business cards holder, which is a thin-profile holder with the same dimension of the business cards; said thin-profile holder is provided with a flat baseplate, and both long sides are folded oppositely to form an extension sheet, so a lateral opening is shaped at two short sides; a long opening is formed over these two extension sheets, while a long slideway is formed separately at the folding of two long sides; a holding space is formed between the flat baseplate and two extension sheets, and segregated into upper and lower holding spaces by a partition; the upper holding space is used to accommodate various kinds of removable notepaper sets arranged at interval, and the lower holding space is used to accommodate multiple business cards. When replacing or replenishing the notepaper, it is only required to pull out the partition from the lateral opening, and the notepaper could be placed into user's pocket and carried together with the business cards and bookmarks for easy access.

Abstract: An assembly for a convertible carrying bag includes a frame that defines a periphery and an interior compartment and a covering that is disposed about the frame. The assembly further includes a plurality of frame brackets secured at various predetermined locations on the carrying bag. Each frame bracket includes an inner frame bracket and an outer frame bracket that are secured together with the frame and the covering disposed there between. At least one of the frame brackets defines a connector piece for receiving an accessory component, such as a handle, one or more straps, and/or an extensible handle, to allow a user to create a customized convertible carrying bag. In one embodiment, the inner frame bracket includes a latch biased by a spring and the outer frame bracket includes an outwardly depending prong that engages with the latch to secure the inner frame bracket and the out frame bracket together.

Abstract: A security wallet includes a pouch and a strap. The pouch has at least one pocket with a closeable opening. The strap has a fixed end that is directly attached to the pouch and a detachable end that is removably coupled to the pouch. The strap extends from the fixed end and outwardly from a first side of the pouch. In a first configuration, the detachable end is coupled to the first side of the pouch. In a second configuration, the detachable end is coupled to a second side of the pouch opposite the first side.

Abstract: A hair folding and creasing brake device for creating pre-folded and creased triangular hair foils for dimensional hair color placement has a hinged sheet which is hinged so that foil sheets placed on its surface can be clamped and then bent to form a crease in the foil. A hair coloring foil is prepared by placing a foil or a pack of foils onto the device which is then folded over the foil to clamp the foil and then then folded again to bend the foil to impart a crease to the foil.

Abstract: The appliance includes a receptacle for hair color formulation. The receptacle has a portal member connectable to and disconnectable from a source of hair color formulation. A brushhead/dispenser member is attached to the receptacle and is in fluid communication therewith, wherein color formulation in the receptacle is dispensed through the brushhead by the user squeezing on the receptacle or by a pump which is coupleable to the receptacle, the combination of the receptacle and the brushhead being structurally sized and adapted for a single use and to be disposable thereafter.

Abstract: A hand held appliance including a handle having an outer wall, an inner structure disposed within the outer wall and an end wall extending across the outer wall wherein the end wall is attached to the handle via the inner structure and the end wall extends away from the outer wall. The handle may have a longitudinal axis along which the outer wall extends; the end wall may extend away from the outer wall towards the longitudinal axis. The end wall may extend from the outer wall towards the longitudinal axis as the end wall extends away from the outer wall and may taper as it extends away from the outer wall. The end wall may be frustoconical in shape. The end wall may include at least one first attachment member that extends from the end wall to engage with one or more cooperating attachment members of the inner structure.

Abstract: A multifunctional hair treatment device. A handpiece in the shape of a glove has nozzles on fingers thereof. A device body draws in and heats ambient air, thereby creating hot wind. A blower tube connects the nozzles of the handpiece to the device body to supply hot wind created in the device body to the nozzles of the handpiece. A user can dry and style hair using the handpiece worn on his or her hand.

Abstract: A hand held appliance including a wall, a fluid flow path extending within the wall from a fluid inlet into the appliance to a fluid outlet from the appliance, a fan unit extending longitudinally within the wall for drawing fluid into the fluid inlet wherein the fan unit is non-concentric with respect to the wall. The fan unit may be positioned coaxially within the fluid flow path. The wall has a thickness and the thickness of the wall may varies. The wall may be generally tubular and the thickness of the wall varies around a circumference of the wall. The wall may be generally tubular and has an inner surface and an outer surface. A central axis of the inner surface may be different to a central axis of the outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a touch hair drier, wherein it comprises: a housing supporting a power device and a heating device, and a touch handle connecting the housing; the power device and the heating device are powered by an energized circuit, and the circuit is provided with a control switch element configured to control the operation of the power device and the heating device. During the operation of the hair drier, only if the collecting unit collects any holding power exerted on the touch handle, the control switch element is in the conducting state, and then the power device and the heating device are initiated. Therefore, the touch hair drier in the present invention is designed to prevent from fires caused by the heat generated from the heating device which is on operation for a long continuous time. Hence, the touch hair drier possess high safety.