Abstract: An insert and a device are provided. The device can include a body portion and a slot defined through the body portion. The slot can be configured for receiving a strap that can secure the device in place relative to the strap. The insert can be designed to strengthen the device by being inserted into the device and receiving the strap. The insert can include a main body portion and a projecting body portion. The projecting body portion can include a slot similarly sized to the slot of the device so that when the insert is positioned within the device, the slot of the insert and the slot of the device generally align. The projecting body of the insert can include inward flanges to define part of an upper boundary of the slot and assist in securing the strap within the slot.

Abstract: A fastener system comprising a strap incorporating a plurality of teeth and comprising a buckle incorporating a plurality of slots. The strap can be engaged by the buckle such that the strap resists disengagement by a separating force applied generally equally across the width of the strap and the buckle, but will disengage upon application of an asymmetrical force applied proximate either just to the top edge or just to the bottom edge of the buckle and strap. The fastener system can be associated with a cuff or other article so as to releasably maintain two opposing side edges of the cuff in proximity to each other.

Abstract: A touch fastener loop material has a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of high-tenacity hook-engageable loops extending outward from one broad side of the base. The fibers are distributed such that the field of loops has a particular fiber volume distribution as a function of elevation above the base.

Abstract: A touch fastener loop material has a non-woven web of fibers forming both a base and a field of high-tenacity hook-engageable loops extending outward from one broad side of the base. The fibers are arranged with a particularly low density while maintaining hook-engageability and usefulness as a fastening material.

Abstract: A fastening fabric comprises: a restraining fabric structure, comprising a first base structure and plural fiber bundles protruding from a surface of the first base structure, wherein each of the fiber bundles comprises plural inclined restraining fibers, and the plural inclined restraining fibers are formed with a rigidity and inclined towards a same direction, and respectively formed with an included angle with respect to the surface of the first base structure; and a loop fabric structure, comprising a second base structure and plural loop bundles protruding from a surface of the second base structure, wherein each of the loop bundles comprises plural fibriform loops; when the restraining fabric structure and the loop fabric structure are in contact for being mutually adhered, the inclined restraining fibers and the fibriform loops are tangled with each other to provide an adhering and fastening effect.

Abstract: The prime objective of the invention is a medical identification charm bracelet, necklace or equal jewelry adornments that incorporates link connections with charms, sport team symbols, information attachments attached, and wherein a cartoon or equal well recognized symbol or character in high gloss paint or equal preparation is displayed in the center of the bracelet, necklace with the user's personal medical information printed, engraved on the back. The character or sports symbol can be changed to suit the child's/user's/wearer's development stage and with every such purchase the symbol media corporation will issue an authentication certificate. The invention provides for children with medical issues and allergies an easily identifiable medical information capability for public or emergency medical first responders, and in addition provides for wide range of high technology features in the form of GPS, audible/visual alarms, and two dimensional Quick Response bar-code.

Abstract: An extensible bracelet comprises an annular element formed by a plurality of links and an elastic ring which is mounted to extend through each link . Each link has a female element and a male element, which are mutually movably attached to the male element and the female element, respectively, of the adjacent links. Particularly, each male element comprises a slot and each female element comprises a side hole for a pin that extends through said side hole and through the slot to restrict the movement of the female element of one link and the male element of the link adjacent thereto away from each other.

Abstract: A bracelet may be adjustable. The bracelet may be a portion of a watch and/or jewelry. The bracelet may include a clasp with a track that includes a plurality of first openings and second openings. A first end of the bracelet may include a link with a pin. The pin may be disposed in the track, and the length of the bracelet may be adjusted by moving the pin along a length of the track. The pin may have a length and a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the length. The cross-sectional shape may allow the pin to travel along the length of the track when the link is disposed at an angle relative to the length of the track and may restrict the pin from travelling along the length of the track when the link is approximately parallel to the length of the track.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a silicone ring consisting of two outer-band halves formed by compression silicone-molding in a first mold and an inner-band formed by placing half of the outer-bands of the ring in a second mold, placing a spacer-insert mold over the second mold, inserting a silicone rubber in the cavities of a spacer-insert mold, inserting the remaining outer-band halves into a fourth mold, inserting the three molds into a compression chamber to vulcanize the outer-band halves and the inner-band together, wherein the first and second outer-bands form a complete ring, and a symmetrical inner-band is formed in between the first and second outer-band halves.

Abstract: A shape-maintaining storage container includes a flexible, yet rigid frame, a plurality of panels defining a storage compartment, and a zipper track disposed on one or more of the plurality of panels. The plurality of panels include an interior surface and an exterior surface for which the coefficient of friction for an object and the interior surface is less than coefficient of friction for the object and the exterior surface. The frame spring force that is sufficient to maintain the shape of the shape-maintaining storage container when the zipper track is not engaged.

Abstract: A luggage item of which the volume can be varied between a small volume position and at least one large volume position. The luggage item has a structure that can be modified between a reduced position and at least one extended position. A plurality of frames to make non-rigid lateral parts of the luggage item rigid to hold the luggage item in a position corresponding to a chosen volume.

Abstract: An accessory for supporting a handheld electronic device includes a bistable spring to position and support the handheld device. The accessory includes a housing coupled to the handheld device and a bistable spring moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the bistable spring is substantially flat and in the second position the bistable spring defines a longitudinal curve away from the housing. The curvature of the bistable spring in the second position can support the handheld device on a surface e.g. table and in a slot such as CD player or air vent in a vehicle. The longitudinal curve of the bistable spring easily deflects to a reduced curvature to be received in and retained with a slot and consistently actuates to same radius in the second position providing proper viewing angle of screen for handheld device.

Abstract: The packages described by this invention all have reduced “head space,” that is, the distance from lid to lens. Packages contain dimples to achieve this reduced head space. Specifically, packages are designed with dimple sag equal to or less than 1.90-mm, or volume displaced equal to or less than 360 ?l. Combined with the existing primary packaging, it has been found that such conditions provide for reduction in folded lens rate during shipping and handling. As well, lenses stored or having an extended time in low head space packages in a “foil down” orientation now have characteristics closer lenses stored in a “foil up orientation.

Abstract: A card holder is provided. The card holder includes at least two housing members that are configured to be folded and stacked. Each housing members includes at least one opening for entry into and exit from the housing member, at least one housing member configured to accommodate at least one card and a size of the opening is equal or greater than a size of the at least one card. Each housing member also includes at least one through-hole such that access to the interior of the housing member can be made and a card contained in the housing member can be manipulated. The card holder also includes at least one coupling member that connects the two housing members to one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for protecting the handle of a handbag comprising an approximately rectangular piece of fabric having a top face and a bottom, face and a left side and a right side and a closure for joining the left side to the right side. It also provides a device and method for protecting the handle of a handbag comprising an approximately rectangular piece of fabric having a top face and a bottom face wherein said fabric is adapted to be coiled around the handle of the handbag and ends adapted to be tied around the handle of the handbag.

Abstract: A waterproof bag that is adapted for holding articles contained therein in a dry condition. The bag is provided with drawstrings and an additional pocket placed in middle of the front panel. The waterproof bag is lightweight and has a weight carrying capacity of up to fifteen pounds.

Abstract: A bag having two or more compartments for organizing and stowing belongings therein, and the two or more compartments include openings or access points to provide access to storage spaces. The bag may be converted from an unfolded configuration to a folded configuration, such that the individual compartments fit together to form the unitary configuration of the bag. Each compartment includes at least one opening that provides access to the compartment's interior whether the bag is in a folded or a unitary configuration.

Abstract: An article of luggage suitable for use as a seat has a resilient frame that defines top, bottom and side portions of the article, and a brace coupled to the frame and configured to resist displacement of the top portion of the article towards the bottom portion when the article rests on its bottom portion and a user sits on the top portion. Also a method of manufacturing such an article of luggage.

Abstract: A personal carry bag which includes one or more personal effects storage compartments, a battery pack, a zipper closure (having an electrically conductive zipper slide, for opening and closing a storage compartment associated with this bag), and multiple pairs of conductive contacts for completion of an electrical circuit between the battery pack and an accessory associated with each pair of conductive contacts. The relative position of electrically conductive zipper slide along the zipper closure, completes an electrical circuit between each contact pair, and thereby permits the accessory associated with the contact pair, to draw power from the battery pack, to an electrically powered accessory within the purse.

Abstract: A hair sectioning clip for quickly and easily inserting/removing multiple sections of hair during a cut, color or styling process. The lower jaw and upper jaw are manipulated into an open and shut position by a set of finger grip structures. The secondary jaw is manipulated into an open and shut position only by the force of sliding hair sections in between and out from the space between the upward curved tip and upper jaw. The upward curved tip allows the user to easily insert and remove multiple sections of hair quickly without the use of a second hand.

Abstract: An elastic textile is treated with a microencapsulated substance and a graspable pull mechanism is attached to the elastic textile. When a consumer pulls the pull mechanism to stretch the elastic textile from a natural relaxed state or a semi-stretched state microencapsulated substance is released. The microencapsulated substance can be fragrance, insect repellant, deodorant or a variety of other substances or combination of substances that are desirable to be released on demand by stretching the elastic textile.

Abstract: Hair curling devices comprise a length of multi-stranded solid copper wire having ring crimp terminals secured to opposing ends. A fabric tube is situated about the length of multi-stranded copper wire and has first and second end portions that define corresponding fabric holes. The fabric tube is secured to the ring crimp terminals and prior to attachment, is longer that the wire/ring crimp terminal assembly so that the fabric tube is gathered about the multi-stranded copper wire. Hair bundles captured by the hair curling device form hair curls after a suitable exposure period. In some examples, flexible members other than copper wire are used, and the fabric tube and the wire/ring crimp terminal assembly can be secured to form a straight section or to form a loop.

Abstract: A headband is provided that includes an elastic outside and an inside lining. A top portion of the elastic outside forms the outside of the headband and has an elasticity. A bottom portion of the inside lining forms the inside of the headband and has an elasticity. Both the elastic outside and the inside lining are connected to make the headband a 360-degree elastic headband. At least the bottom portion of the inside lining includes a velvet material that forms a gripping portion. The elastic outside and the inside lining provide an elastic headband.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning or sanitizing a finger. A container has an interior sized to receive a finger, the container having a bottom portion and a wall portion extending from the bottom portion to an opening along an edge of the wall portion through which the finger may be received. The wall portion and bottom portion each have an interior surface within the container. A plurality of bristles extend from an interior surface of the container for contact with a portion of the finger when liquid is in the container.

Abstract: Decorating a human nail including: (i) using a positioning aid to place a user's finger beneath a camera; (ii) capturing an image of the user's fingernail; (iii) based on the captured image, determining at least one measurement of the fingernail or finger; (iv) calculating a print area based on the at least one measurement; (v) communicating the print area to the ink jet printer assembly; (vi) placing the user's finger in contact with a touchscreen of the portable electronic device; (vii) detecting that the user's finger is within the print area; and (viii) applying a nail-coating material to the print area.

Abstract: A rotary advancing container includes: a cylindrical, front barrel; a cylindrical, rear barrel arranged in a rear of the front barrel, so as to be rot a table relative to the front barrel; a holding member inserted inside the front barrel or the rear barrel to support a stick-like member; and a threaded rod that is screwed into an interior part of the rear barrel. The stick-like member having a non-circular shape is moved in an axial direction relative to the front barrel by rotating the front barrel, relative to the rear barrel, a front end of the threaded rod is formed in approximately the same shape with the rod-like member, and, a rear side portion of the threaded rod has a non-circular shape and is formed with a thread.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic container having an inner wall scraper. The cosmetic container includes: a cylindrical container main body (10) having an open top so as to receive the cosmetics (6); a cap (20) coupled to an upper portion of the container main body (10); and a scraper unit (30) including a rotation rod (31) provided at a lower portion thereof and a scraper (32) coming into contact with the inner wall of the container main body (10), thereby allowing all of the residual cosmetics remaining on the inner wall of the cosmetic container to be used by having the scraper within the container main body that receives the cosmetics.

Abstract: A back pack with a rain cover is disclosed. The back pack comprises a front side facing away from a user and a back side facing towards the user when the back pack is carried. The back pack comprises a water proof base portion provided at the lower end of the back pack. The water proof base portion comprises at least an upwardly extending portion extending in a predetermined area on the front side of the back pack in a height direction of the back pack. The rain cover is adapted to cover only a part of the front side in a mounted state in such a way that at least portions of the back pack other than the water proof base portion are covered.

Abstract: A wearable upper-body garment has a plurality of first webbings secured to the garment front panel in a substantially parallel relation, each of the plurality of first webbings defining at least one passageway between the webbing and the front panel with the passageways extending perpendicular to the webbing. The first webbings extend upwardly and outwardly from a sternal region on the front panel that divides the garment front panel into a right half and a left half.

Abstract: A backpack with electronic device storage and an umbrella compartment provides a large, padded pocket with a hook-and-loop closure, wherein a mobile electronic device may be securely stored with a snug fit. One or more apertures for earphones are provided, which enables audio files to be accessed and played from a mobile electronic device while it is stored in the pocket and the backpack is being worn. The backpack further provides a long, slender umbrella compartment, and a deep socket which supports the user's umbrella when the umbrella is opened.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a back-mounted power tool system. The power tool system includes a battery package that can be used on other power tool systems, a backpack apparatus, a power tool, and a connecting member. The backpack apparatus includes a backpack harness to mount the backpack apparatus onto a user's body and a first connector to removably couple the battery package to the backpack apparatus. The power tool includes a motor driven by a power supply from the battery package. The connecting member transfers a weight of the power tool and/or a force received from the power tool to the backpack apparatus by rotatably coupling the power tool to the backpack apparatus. The connecting member further enables the power tool to rotate about a first rotation axis or a second rotation axis, the first rotation axis being perpendicular to the second rotation axis.

Abstract: A protective case includes a main body and a fixing strap. The fixing strap includes a first elastic part, a second elastic part and a connecting part. The first elastic part and the second elastic part are respectively connected with two lateral sides of an inner surface of the main body. The first elastic part and the second elastic part have plural openings, so that the elastic forces of the first elastic part and the second elastic part are adjustable. The connecting part is connected with the first elastic part and the second elastic part. The connecting part is accommodated within a hollow portion of the main body, and coplanar with an outer surface of the main body. When the connecting part is pulled, the first elastic part and the second elastic part deform, so that an object is held between the connecting part and the main body.

Abstract: An elastic tubular shaped sleeve having a set of magnets integrated into the diameter of the said sleeve walls to be positioned over the temple “arms” of eyeglasses for the purpose of securely fastening aforementioned eyeglasses to an article of one's clothing and accessories by means of closing the “arms” together allowing the magnets to attract to one another causing a clip to be produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush for preventing the formation of dental plaque and tartar. The toothbrush comprises a supporting area for bristles connected to a handle which extends along a longitudinal axis. Such a handle comprises a first side and a second side, which are opposite to each other. The first side defines a first recessed portion which extends from the supporting area. The second side defines a further recessed portion which is at least partially longitudinally staggered with respect to the first recessed portion of the first side of the handle.

Abstract: An L-shaped toothbrush comprises a head having a top surface and a bottom surface, a horizontal length of the head being larger than a vertical length of the head, a lower brush formed in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the head, a handle connected to a side surface of a middle portion of the head, bent in an L shape, and extending from the head, the handle integrally formed with the bead, and an upper brush formed on the top surface of the head.

Abstract: A replacement head (10) for an electric toothbrush drive unit having a driveshaft that oscillates about a longitudinal axis. The replacement head (10) includes a bristle head (12), and a brush shaft (20). The brush shaft (10) cooperates with the drive shaft of the drive unit to produce angular movement of the bristle head at a reduced angle and torque to provide a comfortable and effective user experience.

Abstract: A jewelry cleaning apparatus includes a handle portion and a head portion. The handle portion houses an electrical motor having a motor shaft extending there-from into the head portion. The motor shaft has an eccentric distal end. The head portion includes an oscillatable brush. The oscillatable brush rotatably engages a fixed brush shaft of the head portion disposed perpendicular to the motor shaft. The oscillatable brush has a recess for receiving the eccentric distal end such that rotational position of the oscillatable brush relative to the brush shaft is varied between five and ninety angular degrees by rotation of the motor shaft.

Abstract: A paint brush with a modified handle features a handle that is elongated in comparison to a conventional paint brush, and provides hooks for hanging the brush on the rim of a paint can. The lower end of the handle provides a threaded socket for affixing the brush on the end of a painting pole, enabling quick and easy touch-ups of any spots high above the floor or scaffold that were missed.

Abstract: An electric lifting device includes one driving mechanism and at least two transmission mechanisms, the two transmission mechanisms cooperating mutually and connected through a transmission bar assembly, with one transmission bar assembly driven by the driving mechanism. Each transmission mechanism includes a gearbox, a first driving gear, a second driving gear with axes of the first and second driving gears being crossed vertically, and lifting table legs disposed below at least two of the transmission mechanisms and driven by the second driving gear of the corresponding transmission mechanism to be lifted synchronously. The present invention employs only one driving mechanism, and with respect to the structure employing multiple driving mechanisms, the electric lifting device in the present invention can not only prevent interference to guarantee higher consistency, but also reduce devices to lower the difficult in control, thereby significantly reducing the cost.

Abstract: A height-adjustable table includes a first tabletop and a second tabletop. A first height adjustment mechanism is configured to vertically shift the first tabletop relative to a support surface on which the table is supported. A second height adjustment mechanism is configured to vertically shift the second tabletop relative to the support surface. The table also includes a base in direct contact with the support surface. Each of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms is directly coupled to the base.

Abstract: A leg assembly for a table comprises an elongated body portion having a wireway extending along a length of the body portion and configured to receive electrical power and communication lines therein, one or more wire retaining assemblies located within the wireway of the body portion, each of the one or more wire retaining assemblies movable between a first position, wherein electrical power and communication lines are retained within the wireway, and a second position, wherein electrical power and communication lines may be readily removed from within the wireway, and a cover member releasably connected to the one or more wire retaining assemblies.

Abstract: The storage rack according to the present disclosure is adapted for storing an article therein, and comprises one or snore rack bodies capable of being assembled together that each includes four spaced apart main rods, two horizontal rods, two support rods and an engaging unit. Two of the main rods cooperatively define a first imaginary side plane, the other two of said main rods cooperatively define a second imaginary side plane opposite to the first imaginary side plane. The two horizontal rods extend along the first and second imaginary side planes and respectively intersect a pair of the main rods defining the first and second imaginary side planes. The two support rods cooperatively define an imaginary support plane for supporting the article.

Abstract: An assembled frame structure including a hollow frame and a plurality of covers is provided. The hollow frame has a plurality of first assembling openings. The covers are detachably assembled to the hollow frame through the first assembling openings respectively, so as to form the assembled frame structure into a multi-function package module.

Abstract: A modular shelving system comprising at least 4 common elements, a head a torso, a pair of arms and a pair of legs, capable of being configured in various positions.

Abstract: A storage cabinet includes a base configured to be fixedly attached to a wall and a frame coupled to the base. The frame includes a first side, a second side, and a cavity. The storage cabinet also includes a storage bin having a first side and a second side. The storage bin is removably positionable within the cavity such that the first side of the storage bin is retained within the cavity by a flange of the frame extending from the first side of the frame toward the second side of the frame, and the second side of the storage bin is adjacent the second side of the frame. The storage cabinet further includes a lock coupled to the base adjacent the second side of the frame. The lock is configured to selectively engage the second side of the storage bin to secure the storage bin in the cavity.

Abstract: A modular furniture unit can be configured to provide power distribution in conjunction with other furniture features. Embodiments of furniture arrangements may utilize one or more modular furniture units to provide one or more of such features (e.g. storage, seating, privacy, work surface, lighting, etc.). In some embodiments, the modular furniture unit includes an elongated upper member having an upper slot that has a first end and a second end opposite its first end. At least one leg is attached to the first end and at least one leg is attached to the second end. The elongated upper member may have a channel through which power cabling passes and outlets that are connected to such cabling. Different elements can be connected to the upper member via the upper slot or a downward facing opening of the upper member and/or to the legs to provide different furniture arrangements.

Abstract: Provided is a sliding rail for mounting a shelf, which is mounted on a shelf for displaying things of various kinds and is simply regulated in length according to thickness and width of the shelf, thereby improving convenience in use.

Abstract: A storage assembly includes a storage cabinet having an interior space and a slide-out storage assembly operable between open and closed positions relative to the storage cabinet. The slide-out storage assembly includes a base assembly having one or more integrally formed mounting brackets formed thereon. One or more caster assemblies are mounted to the one or more integrally formed mounting brackets of the base assembly of the slide-out storage assembly. The one or more caster assemblies are vertically adjustable along the one or more integrally formed mounting brackets of the base assembly. The slide-out storage assembly further includes a faceplate coupled to the base assembly and adjustably associated with the storage cabinet.

Abstract: An undermount drawer slide mounting clip releasably attaches a drawer to a drawer rail assembly mounted in a cabinet carcass. The apparatus is capable of effecting positional adjustments of the drawer in three directions without removing the drawer from the cabinet carcass. The apparatus is comprised of a body slidingly engaged with a bonnet. A trigger pivotally connected between the body and the bonnet. A spring loaded catch slidable within the bonnet and acted on by the trigger to releasably attach the apparatus to a drawer rail assembly. A threaded spindle rotates within the base and adjusts the horizontal position of the drawer. A ramp adjustably connected to the base adjusts the vertical position of the drawer. A plunger extends from a housing connected to the body and is adjacent the drawer rail assembly. A lever pivotable within the housing moves the plunger and adjusts the depth of the drawer.

Abstract: A device for influencing the movement of a furniture part movably accommodated on a basic furniture structure via a guide unit, the device including a basic component which is assigned to the guide unit and on which a pushing-out device and a retraction device are present so that, in a mounted state of the device, the furniture part can be pushed out from a closure position on the basic furniture structure in a first direction of movement under an action of the pushing-out device, and the furniture part can be retracted from an open position on the basic furniture structure in a second direction of movement under an action of the retraction device, and a charging mechanism for charging the force accumulator, the pushing-out force accumulator is charged by a movement of the housing component of the pushing-out device relative to the basic component.