Abstract: The connector/fastener cover apparatus, made of material, plastic, leather, suede, rubber or ornaments is made with or without elastic. The cover apparatus allows the scarf piece to have alike or different scarf sections connected together without the connectors/fasteners such as snaps, buttons and/or magnets being seen. The apparatus is sewn on either end of the scarf that has connectors or fasteners. The connector/fastener cover is made to cover the first and mated second end of the same scarf or different scarf pieces that are connected to its mated end which forms an infinity scarf.

Abstract: A scarf assembly includes a length of fabric extending longitudinally and gathered laterally at a medial neck-engaging portion. A respiratory mask is secured to the interior surface of the neck portion and stored there, to be deployed and circumscribing the head and lowering it to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. A neck pillow supported on the neck portion includes a tubular sleeve to secure a resilient pillow. A pair of hand pockets are formed in the distal end portions of the scarf. A length adjustment arrangement at each distal end enables the scarf to be adjusted for use by people within a wide range of height and girth. A secondary opening is provided at the inner end of each hand pocket for a hand to reach through each pocket and extend the fingers through the zipper closure.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a textile clothing item with at least one abrasion protection zone provided with protector elements, the following steps are provided: 1) Provision of a textile backing layer (1) that is expandable and is provided in the form of a tube open on both sides (1), into which a support element (2) is introduced before the application of the coating material (5), by means of which the tube (1) is pre-extended and stretched free of wrinkles in the abrasion protection zones provided. 2) Provision of a pasty, hardenable coating material (5); 3) Application of a large number of portions of the coating material (5) on a surface of the backing layer for the formation of the protector elements, whereby the portions of the coating material (5) are arranged on the surface in such a way that the portions do not overlap and only a portion of the surface of the backing layer is covered by the coating material (5).

Abstract: A hair replacement apparatus, system and method of use for hair replacement comprising a user-fitted mold, covering all or a portion of the crown of the user's head, upon which an anchor base is sized wherein the user's own hair acts as additional multiple points of contact to keep the anchor base in place.

Abstract: The hair band has a stretchable foundation (lateral and longitudinal) which carries a plurality of hair wefts in a brick layered pattern thereby permitting the hair wefts to move both left-right and up-down with the expanding-contracting foundation. A filament is attached to the foundation which encircles the user's head. One or two elastic members are attached between the foundation and the filament such that, when the hair band is worn, the elastic-foundation establishes a tension fit about the head of the user. Elastic elements are disposed in respective foundation tunnel cloths. The brick layered pattern of hair wefts has at least a top spaced apart weft pattern, an intermediate spaced apart weft pattern and a bottom spaced apart pattern such that respective intermediate spaces are covered by hairs falling downward.

Abstract: A hair band with a lateral and longitudinal stretchable foundation carries a plurality of no-looped-hair hairband strips in a brick layered pattern thereby permitting the hairband strips to move, up, down and laterally with the expandable foundation. The foundation, with an elastically attached filament, encircles the user's head. The strips have hairs disposed in parallel on a tape substrate and adhered thereto by a matrix of hygroscopic sealant, glass silk and polyurethane atop to adhere the hairs to the tape substrate. The parallel mounted hairs avoid cuticular scale interference between adjacent hairs which fall beyond the head of the user wearing the hair band.

Abstract: The invention is a needle threading device that is useful for automatically threading a needle for use in adding hair extensions. The needle threading device has a housing that houses the threading mechanism, a package of needles, and a plurality of spools of thread, preferably in common human hair colors such as black, brown, and blonde. The needle threading device has a needle loaded into a needle positioner portion of the threading mechanism. The needles that are loaded into the needle positioner portion of the threading mechanism will protrude out the top of the first housing half through an aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for a cap includes a crown, a cover and a loop. The crown has an overall shape that approximates a hemisphere. The crown includes a peak that extends like a dome to an edge. The crown can include a visor. The visor connects to the crown in proximity to the edge of the crown. The edge of the cover inflexible. The cover is connected to an interior of the crown and the flexible edge of the cover is positioned in fixed spaced separation from the edge of the crown. The loop and cover connect in proximity to a rear seam of the crown. The loop has a first edge and an opposed second edge that define a through aperture between the first edge and the second edge. An opening is defined between the second edge of the loop and the edge of the cover. The opening provides access to the cover, crown and loop of the cap. The loop second edge and the edge of the crown define a relative angle of the opening.

Abstract: A clip for mounting devices on a hat brim includes a first and second panel. The panels are each resiliently connected to a nose portion and separated by a spacing that tapers to a contact point from the distal portions of the panels to their proximal portions. The second panel has a wedge-shaped portion in which the width of the panel increases from its distal end to its proximal end. The bottom surface of the first panel is concave. The top surface of the second panel is convex. The clip can include connecting structure at its proximal end to allow for the interchangeable attachment of mounting structure for a variety of accessory devices. The clip can also include a mount for holding a microphone or microphone jack to allow the clip to hold a microphone in electrical communication with a camera mounted to the clip.

Abstract: An external shock absorbing pad for helmets with a display function has a transparent shock absorbing pad that externally covers a protective helmet to provide additional impact protection by absorbing kinetic energy during impact. The shock absorbing pad is transparent so that any team logos or graphics are still visible after application. An adhesive is applied to an inner surface of the pad allows a user to apply the pad to the exterior portion of the helmet. The user peels back a protective backing and then applies the pad to the helmet so that it follows the contours and shape of the helmet. The pad is made from a polyurethane plastic.

Abstract: A system for a shoe sole with at least one module is provided, the module including at least one piezoelectric element adapted to produce an electrical signal upon mechanical deformation of the at least one piezo element. The electrical signal is adapted to be used as signal for deriving at least one motion parameter of the shoe sole. The system further includes at least a first energy storage and a second energy storage, the at least first energy storage and second energy storages being adapted to store electrical energy obtained from the electrical signal, and the second energy storage is loaded only after the first energy storage reaches a first energy threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article of footwear, more typically characterized as a boot, having a handgun holster permanently attached to its extended upper portion. The holster and handgun are easily concealed beneath a pant leg extending over the outer extended upper portion of the boot, and the handgun is easily accessible when needed. The holster is indirectly yet permanently attached to the extended upper portion of the boot in a manner that permits normal flexing of the boot while the wearer engages in all routine physical activities.

Abstract: An exoskeletal boot is provided. The exoskeletal boot can have a walking boot and a boot frame. The boot frame can be formed to receive the walking boot. The walking boot can be secured within the boot frame via one or more buckles. The walking boot can have an externally mounted tongue that can be tensioned via the use of one or more laces and associated tensioning mechanisms. The tongue can be molded to conform to a user's foot and leg while the tensioning mechanisms secure the user's foot and leg within the walking boot. In some embodiments, the boot frame has an open heel to capture the walking boot. In some other embodiments, the boot frame has a rotatable heel configured to pivot away from the toe and receive a heel of the walking boot for easy coupling of the walking boot to the boot frame.

Abstract: Sole (20) for a sports shoe, notably for a cross-country ski boot, comprising a first component (1) acting as a framework and at least one second component (21) assembled with the first component (1), characterized in that the second component (21) comprises an anterior part (32) extending substantially longitudinally in the anterior part of the sole (20).

Abstract: Protective footwear, such as a motorcycle or motocross boot, can have a supple, leather boot feel. Disclosed footwear can have a hinged coupling between a foot engagement structure and a lower-leg engagement structure to promote anatomically correct flexion in a wearer's ankle. The lower-leg engagement portion can define a ledge having a lowermost face configured to abut and matingly urge against an uppermost face of a ledge of the foot engagement portion to limit an extent of pivoting of the hinged coupling. The hinged coupling, in some instances, can include a pair of opposed bushings, each defining an internal thread configured to matingly engage a corresponding outer thread on a stud. The stud can retain the lower-leg engagement portion and the foot engagement portion in a pivotable relationship to each other. The opposed bushings can be keyed to matingly engage either a lateral portion of the foot engagement portion or a medial portion of the foot engagement portion.

Abstract: A forced-air footwear is presented and comprises a foot supporting portion including a sole with cavities therein covered with a foot-contacting layer, and a channel communicating between the cavities and the interior of the footwear to allow air flow between the cavities and the interior of the footwear; a foot covering portion, the foot covering portion including a valve allowing air passage therethrough in a single direction, the cavities including a compressed configuration, when supporting a weight of a wearer, and an expanded configuration when not supporting the weight of a wearer, the passage between the compressed configuration and the expanded configuration forcing an air movement of the air contained in the cavities, the valve blocking the air movement in one direction, wherein the compression of the cavities and the blocking action of the air by the valve is forcing air through the footwear.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper, and a welt. The sole and upper define a seam. The welt overlies the seam. The sole includes flex grooves. The upper includes perforations. The welt includes flex slits.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper, and a welt. The sole and upper define a seam. The welt overlies the seam. The sole includes flex grooves. The upper includes perforations. The welt includes flex slits.

Abstract: Footwear devices having various shock absorbing configurations situated in the heal of the footwear and a plurality of regions on the bottom of the footwear defined by a plurality of compressibilities.

Abstract: A running shoe includes a sole, an upper connected to the sole, a foot cavity defined at least in part with the upper, insulation incorporated into the upper adjacent to the foot cavity, and a waterproof fabric distally located with respect to the insulation and forming a protective exterior of the upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a first envelope, the first envelope extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from a bottom to a top end. The article of footwear further includes a functional component arranged opposite the first envelope, as well as a positioner to position the functional component with respect to the envelope.

Abstract: A device for directly securing the heel of the foot of a wearer to the interior of a rear heel cap of a shoe. The device can include a first portion for adhering directly to the skin of the heel of the wearer's foot. The device can include a second portion for adhering directly to the material of the interior heel of the shoe. The device can be particularly useful in connection with shoes leaving the upper portion of the foot exposed without securing straps and having high heels. The device is subject to a shear force between the first and second portions when worn as opposed to a tensile force more commonly exhibited when a base of an implement is attached to the sole of a shoe.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a storage device encloses the laces of footwear. The storage device comprises a lower member, an upper member, and a joint that permits articulated motion between the lower member and the upper member in a first direction along the longitudinal axis of the storage device. The upper member comprises an enclosure with an inner cavity that receives the laces therein. In one example, the outer member comprises a pair of closure members that articulate in a second direction toward the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: This art disclosed here is relevant to a conventional head covering, typically known as a hood, having a closed top, back and sides and open in the front for the wearers face. A hood is typically attached to a garment. Specifically, this invention is a device, preferably a rust-resistant wire or wire/plastic combination, which is inserted into the front facial drawstring opening of a hood and runs the full length of the front edge, or a portion of, as desired. The ends of the device are coated with plastic, latex, paint, felt or tape to guard against damaging the material of the hood as the device is inserted. However, the coating is optional for the device to be used as intended. When the device is inserted into the drawstring opening of a hood, it creates an improved hood with a stabilized front edge that assists in shielding the wearers face from wind, rain or snow when the hood is positioned on the wearer's head.

Abstract: A sole capable of being integrated in a boot or shoe and a method of assembling the same. The sole comprises an outsole, made of at least a first material, which defines an exterior lateral shape and an inner space for receiving a filling material and a housing for receiving a rigid mechanical device having protrusions that extend through corresponding openings of the sole. A wall surrounding the housing, made of the first material, has a minimum thickness of 20 mils. A portion of the wall is shared with a heel-section of the outsole. A seal plate is provided for, at least partly, covering the wall. the seal plate is for preventing the filling material from entering the housing. The filling material, once the sole is assembled, comprises a layer covering the seal plate and the sole conceals the mechanical device except for the protrusions.

Abstract: A radio frequency blocking pouch for the transport and use of a remote keyless system such as a wireless key fob or key, includes a sealable pouch configured to securely retain a wireless key fob in an inverted position and selectively permit radio transmission by unsealing the container, while permitting the use of additional keys and other small articles which may be bundled with the wireless key fob.

Abstract: A slide fastener is characterized in that left and right first and second element rows thereof are composed of synthetic resin, with each being dyed a single color having a different spectral reflectance curve from each other. The slide fastener appears colorful and attractive and has an excellent appearance quality since the colors of the first and second element rows can be made to appear more vividly.

Abstract: A waterproof, open-end zipper includes a first zipper tape with a first engagement rail unit, a second zipper tape with a second engagement rail unit, a zipper slider slidable to force the first engagement rail unit and the second engagement rail unit into engagement with each other or separate them from each other, a box located at one end of the first engagement rail unit for receiving one end of the second engagement rail unit, a locating rod fixedly located at the first engagement rail unit, and a locating hole located at the second engagement rail unit for receiving the locating rod after insertion of the second engagement rail unit into the box to prohibit relative displacement between the first and second zipper tapes.

Abstract: The present invention(s) seeks to protect Applicant's link, link chain and methods of making, transforming and using such. The link, for use in series to form a multi-positionable link chain includes a through hole and a first and a second diagonal channel on a top and a bottom side running in opposite directions. Generally, the geometry of the links, and specifically, material removed from and/or sharpened edges of the through hole, the diagonal channels and/or corner portions of the modified rectangular solid links, is such to allow for relative rotation and/or multiple points of connection of adjacent links. The link chains of the present invention(s) are flexible in the length, width and height dimensions to allow adaptable transformation in a plurality of stable configurations. And they can include a clasp for ornamental and/or decorative use.

Abstract: A pendant comprising: an anchor portion having three elongated sides, at least two of the three elongated sides having a plurality of supports, a first end and a second end, a bottom substantially rectangular support that is attached on three sides to the second end of each of the three elongated sides to create an open side, a bottom side and two parallel elongated sides, wherein the two parallel elongated sides have a substantially oval shape opening proximate to the first end and having the plurality of supports; wherein the bottom substantially rectangular support extends above the open side and the two parallel elongated sides; and a gemstone holder having a two side portions, a side opening between the two side portions, a top for the receipt of a gemstone and a bottom opening.

Abstract: A base for a walking stick, which is configured to dispose in a bottom end of a stick body of the walking stick to provide a buffering and shock-absorbing effect, may include a main body, a shaft, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. An upper portion and a lower portion of the shaft respectively have a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. Also, a buffering unit disposed on the first connecting portion can allow the second sleeve to be compressed and stretched. Thus, the walking stick can achieve the stretch motion stably, and buffer the reactive force from the floor. Thus, the base structure for a walking stick can allow the stick body to swing in all direction. Also, it can be used to stand on different tilted grounds, and improve the reliability and safety of the walking stick.

Abstract: An electrical accessory for use with a portable electronic device and with a protective cover for the portable electronic device is provided. The electrical accessory includes a body, electrical circuitry, and an electrical connector. The body is configured to slidably attach to a back side surface of the protective cover to removably affix the electrical accessory to the protective cover. The electrical circuitry includes wireless communication circuitry configured to wirelessly exchange data with the portable electronic device when the electrical accessory is removably affixed to the protective cover. The electrical connector is affixed to the body of the electrical accessory and configured to removably connect to an external power source for receiving electrical power from the external power source. The electrical accessory may also include a speaker.

Abstract: Described are unique jewelry storage and display apparatuses that can be modular and than can include modules adapted beneficially to store and display differing types of jewelry. Also described are individual modules that can be used separately or combined to form an overall combined jewelry storage and display apparatus.

Abstract: A luggage item with a hatch includes a first member having a first exterior surface, a second member pivotally connected to the first member, the second member having a second exterior surface, the first and second members movable between a closed position in which the first member and second member together form a substantially enclosed surface about a cavity, the first and second exterior surface together forming the exterior of the luggage item, and an open position in which the cavity is accessible from outside the luggage, an opening in the luggage item through which a user may access the cavity when the first and second members are in the closed position, and a hatch pivotally attached to the exterior, the hatch movable to cover the opening, and a latch connecting the hatch to the exterior when the hatch covers the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair styling apparatuses and related methods. The hair styling apparatus includes a heated barrel defining a hair styling surface and a central axis, and a rotating member disposed at an end of the hair styling surface. The rotating member is configured to rotate around the central axis of the heated barrel. The rotating member includes one or more retaining elements configured to retain the hair and wind the hair around the hair styling surface. The one or more retaining elements projects away from the hair styling surface.

Abstract: A hair styling device comprises a base having a rear handle portion and a forward styling portion, the forward styling portion comprising a plurality of projections, the plurality of projections comprising one or more of the following: bristles, comb teeth or spaced apart, plates. The device comprises a retainer arm opposed to the base, and pivotally connected to the base so that the retainer arm can pivot from an open position to receive hair and a closed position for retaining hair in the plurality of projections. The forward section of the retainer arm does not have projections and has sufficient open space that at least 50% of the hair being styled is visible to a user.

Abstract: An epilatory device incorporating a flat elongate body having an adhesive paste medium applied to a first side of the body, wherein the ratio of the length of the flat elongate body to the length of the adhesive paste is from 1.25:1 to 1.15:1 and/or the ratio of the area of the flat elongate body to the area of the adhesive paste is from 1.87:1 to 1.65:1. The adhesive paste medium is a cold epilatory wax. It provides efficacious hair removal without leaving significant wax residue on a user's skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tubular container having an applicator, and the tubular container having an applicator according to the present invention is characterized in that an applicator made of metal and silicone, which contacts skin, is provided on the upper portion of the tubular container such that, when the contents thereof are applied to the skin, warmth or coldness can be transferred to the skin, thereby facilitating metabolism of the face skin and improving skin elasticity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product applicator, in particular for mascara, said applicator being configured to be screwed on a receptacle for said product, said applicator comprising a cover (22), intended to be manipulated by a user, a rod (24), intended to bear an applicator end-piece, and a molded interface zone (30) on which said cover (22) and/or said rod (24) are mounted, said interface zone (30) bearing a thread (32) for screwing said applicator (20) on said receptacle (10), said thread forming less than one turn.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems of cosmetic applicator tool and container (100) are disclosed; where a triangular shaped cosmetic applicator tool (110) having a combination of rectilinear (225) and curvilinear sides (221,223), may be made of flexible material and may further comprise a tacky coating to adhere to a skin surface. Additionally, the cosmetic applicator tool and container (100) may include a storage housing (150) comprising a removable lid member (160) and a base member (170), where the base member (170) may facilitate affixing of the storage housing to a solid flat surface via providing a suction cup, and where the storage housing (150) may be configured to receive and store the cosmetic applicator tool (110) and suction cup.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing cosmetic material. The apparatus includes a dispensing assembly configured to receive at least one cartridge that contains a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge into a receiving area; a memory configured to receive and store dispensing information which includes the specified amount of the cosmetic material to be dispensed for each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly to achieve a specified single use of a cosmetic application; and circuitry configured to obtain the dispensing information from the memory and to control the dispensing assembly to dispense the cosmetic material from each cartridge disposed in the dispensing assembly into the receiving area according to the one or more specified amounts included in the dispensing information.

Abstract: A system is provided for selecting and dispensing a cosmetic material. The system includes a dispensing apparatus configured to hold a plurality of cartridges each having a different cosmetic material and to dispense at least one cosmetic material from at least one of the cartridges; a user interface configured to receive a selection of a color from a user; and circuitry configured to receive the selection of the color received at the user interface, determine an amount of each of one or more cosmetic materials to form the selected color, transmit the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials to the dispensing apparatus, and control the dispensing apparatus to dispense the determined amount of each of the one or more cosmetic materials from the plurality of cartridges.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a method for selecting colour cosmetics which are most flattering for a given complexion shade.

Abstract: A child-friendly, securely fastening children's apparel accessory and carrier system, with accompanying interchangeable design pieces which the child may attach and arrange on the accessory.

Abstract: A pack for carrying personal effects and protecting such effects from damage caused by contact with moisture is provided. First, a flexible and rugged water-resistant outer container having a resealable opening defines a cavity sized to receive a waterproof pouch along with various other items. Next, the waterproof pouch may have an opening to receive various items. A first means and a second means for sealing the waterproof pouch are successively spaced away from the opening of the pouch. Then, once sealed, a portion of the pouch may be successively folded over the first and second means for sealing the pouch to further reduce any risk that moisture enters the pouch through the sealed opening. Finally, means may be provided for securing the folded portion of the pouch in place to provide nested and redundantly sealed compartments.

Abstract: A carrier system for use with a body armor garment that distributes the shoulder loads produced by equipment carried or worn by military or law enforcement personnel, away from the user's shoulders and comfortably to the hips. Heavy shoulder loads, which typically cause chronic back pain and can lead to compression of the spine, are significantly mitigated. The carrier system has a vertical back support and a belt for securing the device around the waist of the user. In addition to alleviating shoulder fatigue and spine compression, the device is light, comfortable, durable, adjustable and easy to maintain.

Abstract: A connection adapter for connecting a carrying strap to binoculars. The adapter includes an adapter body having a first connecting portion in which a tripod screw for connection to a tripod bush is arranged rotatably relative to the adapter body and oriented with a screw thread axis along a first direction. The adapter body also includes a second connecting portion that connects to a connection piece on the carrying strap. The first and second connecting portions are offset relative to one another in a direction perpendicular to the screw thread axis by a first spacing and in a direction parallel to the screw thread axis by a second spacing. The second connecting portion has a thread for receiving a tripod screw, formed with a thread axis extending parallel to the screw thread axis or inclined relative thereto by a maximum of 20° or has a coupling element.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a holster. device. The holster device includes an arcuate shaft, a first end of the arcuate shaft connected to a first end of a cradle, a second end of the arcuate shaft connected to a handle support and a central portion of the arcuate shaft formed between the first end of the arcuate shaft and the second end of the arcuate shaft, the cradle configured to contact a tool in a central portion of the cradle, wherein a central portion of the cradle is at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the first end of the arcuate shaft and the handle support configured to contact the tool in a central portion of the handle support, wherein a central portion of the handle support is at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the central portion of the arcuate shaft.

Abstract: Modular and flexible interchangeable brush system to scrub a container. The brush system includes a handle having a first core and a second core. A sleeve is provided into which the first core and the second core are disposed. A flexible stem is removably connected to the first core of the handle. The flexible stern has at least one gap into which a resilient material is disposed. The location of the gap is at a bend location along a longitudinal axis of the handle. A first brush is operatively connected to the flexible stem, and a second brush is operatively connected to, and received within, the second core of the handle.

Abstract: A locking structure for a replaceable toothbrush includes a locking plate and a brush head. An end portion of the locking plate includes elastic locking hooks, and the elastic locking hooks are arranged on the supporting platform. The brush head is replaceably installed on the supporting platform, and the brush head includes a brush head base and brush bristles. The brush head base includes a substrate and a surrounding plate extended from an edge of the substrate toward one side thereof, and the surrounding plate includes a locking slot for the elastic locking hook to lock thereon. The brush bristles are disposed on the substrate and extended away from the surrounding plate. Accordingly, the release of the locking and retrieval for disengagement of the brush head base are facilitated and the brush head base is firmly installed on the supporting platform.