Abstract: A buckle-free or buckleless belt is disclosed. According to various configurations, the belt can be lightweight, low profile, and highly durable. By anchoring to the wearer's clothing, the belt can resist shifting during movement. The belt is comfortable to wear regardless of the position of the wearer, and also does not impede movement or catch on other gear or equipment. In use, the belt anchors to the wearer's clothing near the wearer's hip. The belt passes under all loops and circles around the front of the body. The belt anchors to the wearer's clothing near the front of the wearer's body.

Abstract: A reusable eyelash includes an eyelash and a monofilament lace attachment strip. The eyelash is adjacently connected on a top surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip, where a bottom surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip is attached onto an eyelid through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer of the reusable eyelash can be a user applied adhesive liquid or a pre-manufactured adhesive strip while the monofilament lace attachment strip is a formfitting material that can match the contour of the eyelid in order to create a natural appearance.

Abstract: A button replacement and reinforcement system which provides a quick and simple alternative to sewing a button into place. This system is versatile in that it can be used on buttons with one or up to four holes. It provides a secure attachment or reinforcement to button placement, and is also able to add buttons as an embellishment to a variety of materials, including materials. It is quick and simple to use, and hold buttons securely in place without the need for a needle or thread.

Abstract: A mortar board display holder comprises a board clip portion, a display supporter portion, and a connecting portion joining the board clip portion and the display supporter portion. The board clip portion has a flat upper prong having a first plane, a flat lower prong having a second plane, and a spacing member that holds the upper prong fixably spaced from the lower prong such that the second plane is substantially parallel to the first plane. The display supporter portion has a flat first leg having a third plane, a flat second leg having a fourth plane, and a holding member that holds the first leg and the second leg such that the third plane is substantially parallel to the fourth plane. The display supporter portion may further comprise a neck adjacent to and connected to the holding member, and an elongated arm adjacent to and connected to the neck. The neck may be straight or curved.

Abstract: A protective helmet for successive impacts includes a head cap adapted to surround and move with a wearer's head and an outer shell which surrounds the head cap. An energy absorbing flexible liner predominantly comprised of radially oriented foam columns is attached to both the head cap and outer shell. The liner establishes a preset initial relative position and spacing between the head cap and the outer shell and compliantly absorbs energy imparted to the outer shell during a helmet impact to enable the outer shell to move linearly and angularly relative to the head cap during the helmet impact and to be returned to the initial relative position with the head cap following the impact.

Abstract: A helmet including a shell and a support system is provided. The shell includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The support system includes a base and a plurality of hollow cells extending outward from the base. The support system substantially conforms to the shell inner surface. The cells are segmented into a plurality of regions wherein the cells within each of the regions are coupled together in flow communication via a plurality of channels extending therebetween. At least one cell within a first region is coupled in flow communication to at least one cell within a second region to enable fluid to be selectively transferred from at least some of the cells in the first region to at least some of the cells in the second region to facilitate reducing an amount of energy induced to a wearer of the helmet following an impact to the shell.

Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper that includes a knitted component and a sole structure secured to the upper. The knitted component may define a tube formed of unitary knit construction, and a strand may extend through a length of the tube. As another example, the knitted component may have a pair of at least partially coextensive knitted layers formed of unitary knit construction, and a plurality of floating yarns may extend between the knitted layers. In some configurations, the knit type or yarn type may vary in different regions of the knitted component to impart different properties. Additionally, the knitted component may incorporate a thermoplastic yarn that is fused in different regions of the knitted component to impart different properties. A flat knitting process or a variety of other knitting processes may be utilized to form the knitted component.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole assembly includes a central support structure that extends along the sole assembly in the longitudinal direction. The sole assembly includes forefoot wing portions extending away from the central support structure in the lateral direction in the forefoot region of the sole assembly. The sole assembly also includes stability rib portions extending away from the central support structure in the lateral direction in the midfoot region of the sole assembly. The central support structure provides varying amounts of stiffness and flexibility to the sole assembly and the forefoot wing portions and stability rib portions provide additional stiffness and flexibility to desired portions of the sole assembly.

Abstract: The sandal with pneumatic support includes an inflatable bladder in the sole, in the area immediately beneath the arch of the foot when the sandal is worn. A manual air pump is provided integrally with the sandal. In one embodiment, the pump is located atop the toe divider of a flip-flop type sandal. In another embodiment, the pump is located in the heel. A pressure relief valve is located along one of the upper straps of the sandal. The arch bladder, air pump, and relief valve communicate pneumatically with one another. The sandal may be devoid of structure extending between the toes when worn, but may include straps passing over and/or around the foot. Other embodiments provide additional air bladders in the straps to better secure the sandal on the foot. The sandal provides greatly improved support and reduces or eliminates muscular problems resulting from the lack of arch support.

Abstract: The shoe (10) includes a sole (11), in particular having an upper part (12) on which a user's foot is intended to rest. The sole (11) includes a rear support element (14) and a rear end (15) of the upper part (12), and a front support element (16) of a front end (17) of the upper part (12). The front (16) and rear (14) support elements delimit an open space (20) with the upper part (12), extending substantially over the entire length of the upper part (12).

Abstract: A compact shoe wardrobe system implementing interchangeable vamps and bases comprises a plurality of bases, wherein rear portions of the plurality of bases include heels of different heights, such as a pair of flats, a pair of high heels and a pair of intermediate heels. Each base includes a ground engaging outer-sole and a support plate secured atop of the outer-sole on a forward portion of the base. Each support plate forms a pair of elongate channels defined on opposed side edges of the support plate, and an access opening on one end of the elongate channels and wherein the elongate channels are closed on the opposed end. The system includes a plurality of distinctly styled vamps selectively coupled to each base, each vamp including a pair of elongated channel-engaging members configured to slide into and mate with a respective one of the elongated channels of an associated base.

Abstract: Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s).

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper; a midsole positioned beneath the upper and including a plurality of support members, at least one support member being formed of a lower portion formed of a first material, and an upper portion positioned above the lower portion and formed of a second material, the second material having a higher resiliency than that of the first material.

Abstract: A footwear construction and related method of manufacture are provided. The footwear can include an upper with a closed liner disposed in an interior of the upper, a flexible Strobel board closing the bottom of the upper and an outsole joined with the upper. The method can include providing an upper having a liner secured thereto, closing an open bottom of the liner with a bottom closure without closing an open bottom of the upper, Strobel stitching a flexible Strobel board to the upper to close the upper bottom, placing the upper with the lining and Strobel board secured thereto on a last and joining an outsole with the upper. The liner bottom closure and Strobel board can be of a thickness and flexibility so that a wearer can perceive movement of the outsole underfoot. Accordingly, the footwear can provide enhanced proprioceptive feedback from a surface being traversed.

Abstract: A sock includes a knitted fabric covering at least from a toe portion to a heel portion of a wearer. The knitted fabric, which is arranged in a first region covering at least sections, in a sole, corresponding to phalanges and metatarsal heads of the wearer, is formed by stitches that are knitted only by means of a covering yarn, which is a winding yarn wrapped around a core yarn.

Abstract: Footwear includes a sole, an upper secured to the sole for covering a foot of the wearer, and an external heel counter located at a rear of the upper and configured to be located behind a heel of the foot and to not extend along lateral sides of the heel. Portions of the upper adjacent the heel counter comprise leather and the heel counter comprises molded rubber. Lateral sides of the heel counter are arcuate and concave and an external surface of the heel counter is provided with raised ridges. Some of the leather portions of the upper adjacent the rubber heel counter are stitched to and over the rubber heel counter and some of the leather portions of the upper adjacent the rubber heel counter are stitched to and under the rubber heel counter.

Abstract: An article of footwear for snowboarding includes a tongue with adjustable stiffness. The tongue includes a flexible intermediate portion and the flexibility of the intermediate portion can be controlled by a tension control system. As the tension control system applies increased tension to the tongue, the flexibility of the intermediate portion is decreased, which increases the overall stiffness of the tongue.

Abstract: A one-piece locking device for a shoelace. The locking device includes a top portion hingeably connected to a bottom portion proximate a first end of the top and bottom portions. A shoelace coupling opening is located on a bottom surface of the bottom portion. A hook and latch mechanism is formed by a hook and latch, one each of which is disposed proximate a second end of the top and bottom portions. One or more shoelace clamping bars are located on a bottom surface of the top portion and a top surface of the bottom portion which together serve to clamp and retain a shoelace. The top portion also includes one or more openings configured for interconnecting with one or more corresponding protrusions on the bottom surface of a decorative element or RFID type chip. The decorative element is selectable by a user to provide visual decoration of the locking device.

Abstract: A traction cleat attachment system for footwear that engages with a single click. The system comprises a cleat and a receptacle. The cleat includes a central stud with screw threads spaced about the outside surface of the stud. The receptacle includes a threaded annulus on a base for receiving the central stud of the cleat. The cleat also includes a collar coaxially surrounding the central stud with splines projecting from the interior collar surface. The threaded receptacle annulus is surrounded by two sets of alternating teeth projecting from the outside surface of the annulus. One of the set of alternating teeth have an upper surface at an angle with the base. Thus, the user obtains positive feedback that the cleat and socket have mated correctly.

Abstract: Described are studs for a shoe sole comprising at least a first stud portion and a second stud portion and at least one first strain section, which connects the first stud portion and the second stud portion to each other, wherein the at least one first strain section is configured to be strained when the stud is coupled to the shoe sole and the shoe sole is bent.

Abstract: A mechanical fastening system having an engaging component and a receiving component. The receiving component has a first bond line, a second bond line, a bond zone, and a plurality of consecutive sweep regions. The second bond line is disposed adjacent to the first bond line such that a portion of the second bond line overlaps a portion of the first bond line. The bond zone circumscribes the first bond line and the second bond line. The plurality of consecutive sweep regions are disposed within the bond zone. At least one sweep region includes a portion of both the first bond line and the second bond line, and the remaining sweep regions include at least a portion of the first or the second bond lines. The receiving component has a bond ratio greater than or equal to about 1 and less than or equal to about 20.

Abstract: An automatic gripping closure device comprising a first element with hooks comprising a first base band and at least two first hooks originating from the first band and placed in at least one row of first hooks (9), each first hook being delimited by two faces (11, 12) that are mutually opposed and transverse to the direction of the at least one row of first hooks and at least one coupling portion (13, 14) protruding laterally from the stem, preferably at the top of the latter, while extending in a direction transverse to the direction of the row, and a second element with hooks comprising a second base band and at least two second hooks originating from the second band and placed in at least one row.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a cap for beaded jewelry, wherein the cap grips around the jewelry without requiring an adhesive or holes to be drilled in the jewelry and provides a mechanism for the jewelry to be attached to a chain. The cap may include a hollow tube configured to accommodate a section of a piece of jewelry and a bezel wire comprising bezel wire prongs attached to a surface of the hollow tube proximate to a tube opening such that the bezel wire prongs extend past the tube opening and away from the top plate, wherein the bezel wire prongs are configured to crimp around the beads of the jewelry, securing the cap to the jewelry. The hollow tube may have a loop extending therefrom allowing the cap to be connected to a jewelry chain or adjacent cap.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device including a base, a body, two linking assemblies, and a wearable element is provided. The base has a carrier and two pivoting portions located at two opposite sides of the carrier, wherein each of the pivoting portions has two first contact points disposed opposite to each other and two second contact points disposed opposite to each other. The body is disposed on the carrier. The wearable element has two opposite end portions, wherein each of the linking assemblies passes through the corresponding end portion and each of the end portions of the wearable element is coupled to the two first contact points of the corresponding pivoting portion through the corresponding linking assembly. When the base is subjected to an external force, at least one of the linking assemblies moves from the two first contact points to the two second contact points of the corresponding pivoting portion.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry setting system that allows for the insertion, removal and replacement of ornamental elements onto a jewelry piece is provided. The jewelry piece may comprise any type of or piece of jewelry onto which an ornamental setting may be fitted such as, for example, a ring, necklace, earring, bracelet, broach, pin, etc. Likewise, any ornamental element may be disposed on the interchangeable setting of the invention, such as, for example, a metallic engraving, ornamental design element, etc.

Abstract: Referring to the invention, there is shown an article of body jewelry intended to be worn upon the hand. The body jewelry comprises a length of an elastic material upon which may be threaded one or more decorative elements and an ornamental decoration. A portion of the elastic material is connected to a securement element. The body jewelry is secured to multiple parts of the hand, using the tension within the elastic material stretched between various locations; e.g., from the back of the wrist, over the back of the hand, to a securement element sitting behind two adjacent fingers.

Abstract: A convertible supporting device includes a base, rotatable portion, and a rotation mechanism. The base is for a supporting device having a bottom surface. When exposed, the bottom surface of the supporting device is for contact with another surface to provide support for a user of the supporting device. The rotatable portion is coupled to the base and is rotatable relative to the base. The rotatable portion includes a work plate including an upper surface and a lower surface. The work plate defines through holes across a plate thickness between the upper surface and the lower surface. The rotatable portion also includes one or more elements, a portion of which is exposed beyond the lower surface of the work plate. The rotation mechanism connects the base and the rotatable portion.

Abstract: Devices and systems are described including a walking aid including a linear rod having a first end and a second end, a hand grip disposed in proximity to the first end of the linear rod, two or more extendable and retractable self-leveling load-bearing feet at the second end of the linear rod, at least one sensor configured to detect a parameter of a walking surface in proximity to the second end of the linear rod, and a controller including a microprocessor and circuitry, the controller operably coupled to the two or more extendable and retractable self-leveling load-bearing feet and the at least one sensor, and including circuitry configured to receive information regarding the detected parameter of the walking surface from the at least one sensor and circuitry configured to actuate at least one of the two or more extendable and retractable self-leveling load-bearing feet in response to the information regarding the detected parameter of the walking surface.

Abstract: A retractable umbrella includes a canopy with supporting ribs and a shaft with a handle located on a proximal end thereof. Inside the shaft resides an electric motor and a gearing mechanism for power transmission. When activated, the electric motor actuates the gearing mechanism to extend and retrieve the canopy from and into the shaft.

Abstract: An umbrella shank is provided with an FRP inner tube (10); an FRP outer tube (20) for receipt of the inner tube (10); a spring biased moving mechanism (30) including an upper member (31) having a longitudinal groove (311), and a lower member (32) having a longitudinal groove (321) aligned with the groove (311) wherein the lower member (32) is inserted into the inner tube (10), the upper member (31) is on the top of the inner tube (10), and the upper member (31) is in the outer tube (20); a fixing mechanism (40) in an upper portion of the outer tube (20); and a linking mechanism (60) in the outer tube (20) and including a rod (62) having a top secured to the fixing mechanism (40) and a bottom secured to a bottom of the lower member (32), and partially disposed in the grooves (311, 321).

Abstract: An improved beach umbrella that includes a canopy, a cylindrical shaft with a point on the lower end, and one or more wedges that are attached to the shaft. The wedges act as anchors for the umbrella when placed into the ground to prevent the umbrella from being uplifted from the ground due to a strong force of wind.

Abstract: The present application includes an assembly for transporting luggage including a carrying member configured to releasably couple the luggage to a traveler around the core portion of the body. The carrying member coupled to a portion of the apparel and to the luggage handle. Loads exerted by the weight of the luggage are placed over the lower body. The method includes the steps of obtaining a carrying member and attaching it to a traveler, followed by attaching the luggage to the carrying member. The traveler may remove or adjust as necessary.

Abstract: A luggage case may include front, back, side, top, and bottom walls. At least one recess may be defined by at least one of the walls near the luggage case's bottom end. Two or more spinner wheel assemblies may be joined to at least one of the walls proximate the luggage case's bottom end. Each spinner wheel assembly may be configured to pivot its at least one wheel from a first position where the at least one wheel engages a support surface to allow the luggage case to be wheeled on the support surface to a second position where the least one wheel is positioned within one of the at least one recess and does not project beyond the bottom wall. An actuation mechanism that includes a user engagement component and at least one actuation assembly may be used to move the wheels between their first and second positions.

Abstract: Method for coloring hair wherein a first hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair roots and a second hair coloring composition is applied to the hair, e.g. the hair lengths and tips, wherein the pH of the second hair coloring composition is lower than the pH of the first hair coloring composition.

Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly comprises a housing for accommodating a fluid. A bellows member disposed in the housing defines an opening therethrough adapted to be in fluid communication with an applicator assembly. The bellows member is adapted to operatively engage the applicator assembly for extension in a first direction and contraction in a second direction. The bellows member seals against the inner surface of the housing during extension and contraction for defining a variable volume chamber with the housing. Expansion of the bellows member in the first direction reduces the chamber volume for generating positive pressure in the housing and forcing fluid through a valve to the applicator assembly. Contraction of the bellows member in the second direction increases the chamber volume for generating negative pressure within the housing for drawing fluid into the chamber.

Abstract: A lip cosmetic applicator device (1) including an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic (4) to a lip and a receptacle (3) for containing the cosmetic (4). The applicator (2) is withdrawable from and insertable into the receptacle through a neck (33) of the receptacle (3). The applicator (2) includes a stem (22) and an applying portion (21) connected to one end of the stem (22). The applying portion (21) is a flattened shape and has an applying side (21A) for applying the cosmetic (4). When viewed from the front, the applying portion (21) has a widest part (21E) and gradually decreases in width from the widest part (21E) to a tip thereof. The applying side (21A) of the applying portion (21) is a concave surface having a concavity (21C) in a center thereof.

Abstract: An applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular mascara, comprises a twisted core and fibres that extend from the core being held by the core, the core having a distal end and a proximal end, the fibres forming an envelope (E) with their free end, characterised in that the envelope (E) has curved faces (F1-F4) with at least one slope, or inclination, from the distal end to the proximal end, the slope or inclination changing direction from one face (F1, F3) to the other (F2, F4) so that the envelope (E) has hollows alternating with raised parts around the core.

Abstract: An applicator assembly comprising a receptacle for a cosmetic product and an applicator sub-assembly, the applicator sub-assembly comprising an applicator and a rod, the applicator comprising a core having a first end capable of being attached to said rod, and a second, free end, said receptacle comprising a wiper for wiping some of the product on the rod and/or the applicator, the core being designed to brush past the wiper in a plurality of distinct regions.

Abstract: A hammock suspension device for guiding a guy rope includes a base body. The base body includes upper and lower apertures, a receptacle for inserting a retaining loop formed by the guy rope, and a guide duct for introducing the guy rope into the hammock suspension device. The upper and lower apertures are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the hammock suspension device. The upper aperture is configured to be oriented toward a fastening point of the guy rope and to connect the guide duct to enable a deflection of the guy rope in the guide duct, from approximately the longitudinal direction of the hammock suspension device to approximately a transverse direction of the hammock suspension device.

Abstract: A hanging chair that includes an upper frame member that is connectable to an external support structure, a lower frame member, and a plurality of upright supports that each extend from the upper frame member to the lower frame member. The plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position.

Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose strap device for securing, fastening, removably attaching, carrying, storing holding, and/or locking items and/or objects. One current embodiment allows for carrying a helmet on a motorcycle by securing said helmet to said motorcycle via the multipurpose strap device. Other embodiments find use of the invention as a wallet, carrying case, or other storage device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush apparatus having multiple rotatable brushing systems, including a body onto which a head (1) is attached, wherein said head is provided with adjacent counter-rotating brushes (2, 2?) having an overall cylindrical outer shape and longitudinal axes that parallel to one another, each brush (2, 2?) being rotated by a shaft (4, 4?) and supported at each of the ends thereof by a bearing (3, 3?, 5, 5?) forming part of a holder (6) which defines the distance between the longitudinal axes of said brushes, said holder (6) including at least two flexible arms (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) oriented substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axes, such that the respective ends thereof form said bearings, said flexible arms being connected to a base (6e) capable of ensuring the attachment of said holder (6) onto the head (1).

Abstract: A device for cleaning a cosmetic brush that has bristles and a liquid sensitive section. The device includes an ultrasonic bath and a lid. The ultrasonic bath is capable of holding a cleaning liquid in a reservoir. It also has an upper surface on which the lid can be placed. The lid includes one or more slots capable of receiving the cosmetic brushes and positioning them in a substantially vertical position. The slots also serve to hold the bristles in the cleaning liquid while leaving the liquid sensitive sections of the brushes substantially dry.

Abstract: A modular portable light hanger that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled to a tray stand by one person without using any tools or hardware, each corner of the stand preferably interconnecting with a light hanger corner pole, and the four corner poles interconnecting with perimeter poles forming a substantially rectangular or square perimeter across which cross-wise equipment/light hanger poles are toolessly attached, providing cross members over the tray stand growing area from which equipment such as light fixtures, air moving fans, ducting, etc. may by suspended.

Abstract: The invention concerns a worktop suitable for being associated with hollows obtained both in tables and in fixed structures, said worktop having a variable configuration for supporting and inserting removable accessories and a plurality of the elements in mutual lateral contact in a plurality of openings; said worktop comprising a perimetrical frame shaped complementarily to the hollows of the table or fixed structure, the perimetrical frame having portions protruding towards the inside of the table which are provided with means for variably positioning rods into the perimetrical frame, which define the openings.

Abstract: A foldable lectern assembly includes a reading material support surface pivotedly connected to a case. A support bar is arranged to support the reading material support surface in inclined and horizontal positions. The foldable lectern assembly has a table top configuration and a standup configuration.

Abstract: The combination sheet music stand and dry erase board is a supplemental sheet music stand for use in combination with a music rack of a conventional piano. The combination sheet music stand and dry erase board includes a planar support having opposed upper and lower ends and opposed front and rear surfaces. The planar support is formed from a transparent material adapted for receiving erasable ink on the front surface thereof. Indicia indicative of at least one musical staff is formed on the rear surface of the planar support, allowing a user to erasably write musical notation directly on the front surface of the planar support. A shelf for supporting sheet music or the like is mounted on the lower end of the planar support. A retaining member is mounted on the upper end of the planar support for suspension from an upper edge of the music rack.

Abstract: A shelving connector for coupling an auxiliary shelf within a shelving system includes a coupling sleeve, a support rod, and a bridge member. The coupling sleeve defines and extends between a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end and defines a sleeve exterior surface and a sleeve interior cavity. The sleeve interior cavity is open at each of the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end. The support rod defines a rod exterior surface. The center axis of the coupling sleeve and a center axis of the support rod are positioned to extend substantially parallel to each other. The bridge member is secured to the sleeve exterior surface and the rod exterior surface to statically hold the support rod in a position laterally spaced from and vertically offset from the coupling sleeve.

Abstract: A combined rack for connecting two sliding rails includes a front plate, a back plate, a left component, a right component and a carrying component. The front plate, the back plate, the left component, the right component and the carrying component together form an accommodation space. The left component and the right component are used for being installed on the two sliding rails respectively, in a slidable manner. The carrying component includes a carrying member, a front combining component and a back combining component. The lower edge of the front plate includes a back support structure, and the front combining component and the back combining component on opposite two sides of the carrying component are installed on the front support structure and the back support structure respectively.