Abstract: This invention is directed to the drip-slip™, which is a disposable, dispensable guard comprised of flexible, absorbent paper or fabric which may include a leak-proof backing. It is meant to wick dripping liquid, blood, or body fluids away from and keep foreign debris out of, for example, clothing while performing activities that include but are not limited to shaving, dishwashing, washing the hands, staining wood, dining, cooking, housecleaning, dental hygiene, foregoing medical treatment, performing arts and crafts, foregoing massage, hair dyeing, changing oil, or moving through wet or dry indoor or outdoor environments.

Abstract: Articles of clothing having integrated portable electronic device enhancement features are disclosed. The articles of clothing include a plurality of pockets configured to securely store electronic devices and accessories therefore and cable routing to provide seamless integration and connectivity between those devices while allowing user accessibility. A flexible rechargeable battery is also provided and configured to integrate into one or more pockets and connect to other electronic devices through passages positioned within the article of clothing. A wireless Bluetooth media controller is uniquely integrated into the article of clothing to facilitate external wireless control of devices contained within the article of clothing. The articles of clothing are configured to allow liners to be fastened there-within yet maintain usability of cable routing features in the article of clothing and user accessibility to mobile device compartments.

Abstract: An underwear brief comprising an undergarment comprising a second waistband and position holder straps that are designed to hold a shirt down in place while inside the pants.

Abstract: A method of securing a hair bundle to a user's natural hair is provided. The method includes providing the hair bundle comprising one or more strands of artificial hair. The method further includes providing a ring member and coupling the ring member to the hair bundle. At least a portion of a semicircle member of the bundle of hair is introduced through the user's natural hair and at least a portion of the first hair segment and the second hair segment is introduced through the semicircle member. The method includes tightening the hair bundle around the user's natural hair by moving the ring member away from the ends of at least one of the first hair segment and the second hair segment.

Abstract: Articles and methods for obtaining measurements for the design and/or manufacture of personalized and/or customized clothing, and/or alteration of existing patterns or clothing, and for measuring and/or monitoring one or more parameters, such as size(s), shape(s) and dimension(s), of one or more aspects of a body of the wearer of the article. The articles include a stretchable material interwoven with sensors and/or conductive fibers. The articles include socks, bodysuits, bras, gloves, hats, and so forth. The personalized and/or custom-fitted clothing includes shirts, suits, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, bras and other undergarments, sleepwear, socks, shoes, gloves, hats, exercise/active wear, protective wear (e.g., helmet, shoulder pads, body armor, etc.), and so forth. The articles and methods may further be used for health and fitness assessment.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an interchangeable headgear device is provided. The headgear may include a headgear apparatus including a crown, a brim and an interior portion. The headgear may further include an attachment. The attachment may include a logo portion and a coupling mechanism. The interior portion may include an inner pocket around a circumference of inner portion. The inner pocket may be formed to securely store one or more attachments. In accordance with the invention, the crown and the brim may include an external surfaced formed entirely of female or loop invaginations. The female/loop invaginations may he formed to removably connect with a logo via the coupling mechanism of the attachment. The coupling mechanism may be formed from a plurality of male or hook projections, which may cause the coupling mechanism to grasp the female/loop invaginations of the external surface of the headgear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap for being decorated with an assembly such as a block or toy, and more specifically the cap includes a base block plate (10) adhered to, detachably attached to, or assembled with the head covering part (3) or visor (5) of the cap for connecting with an assembly such as a decoration block or toy, wherein the base block plate (10) has an assembling part (15) for connecting with an assembly (20) such as a decoration block or toy in various forms and shapes for decoration, so as to provide profitable functions of decoration, use as a toy, and developing intelligence in addition to the head covering function.

Abstract: The Temporary Baseball Cap Radiation Reflector utilizes the low conical shape of the traditional Asian sun hat executed in a laminate of surface metal foil, woven polyethylene sheet, fiberglass mesh, and base layer of sheet polyethylene. The laminate material is reflective, durable, and maintains low conical shape in wind and over use time. Fabric attachment tapes sewn to the inside surface of the reflector are pinned or sewn to five points around the sides of the rounded-crown headgear, baseball cap. This solar reflector augments the lesser protections of most rounded-crown headgear. Even the smallest sized reflector designed for physical activity/higher wind speeds provides thermal stress relief by affecting a high degree of separation between itself and the headgear's crown, standing off from the rounded-crown headgear's crown. The close fit of rounded-crown headgear, the broad coverage of the Asian low cone, and advanced materials maximize thermal and ultraviolet protections.

Abstract: A brim shade has a shade element, a clip, and a hinge that joins the shade element and the clip to make the brim shade. The shade element and the hinge combine to create a shade that does not allow the light to get past the brim shade. The brim shade can be adjusted through 360 degree rotation and along the side of a hat to provide protection to the wearer.

Abstract: A visual shock indicator apparatus includes a helmet, a facemask secured to the helmet, and a mounting element secured to the helmet. The mounting element has a mounting region disposed between a pair of attachment points used to secure the facemask to the helmet. A retainer assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the mounting element within the mounting region. The retainer assembly includes a shock indicator configured to provide a visual indication of receipt of a predetermined level of a shock event.

Abstract: In an aspect, a stress mitigation system is provided for mitigating stresses in a wearer of a headgear configured to apply a load on the wearer that is offset from a center of gravity of the wearer's head to apply a first torque in a first direction on the wearer's head. The system includes a track, a shuttle, and a flexible elongate connector. The track is mounted to either the headgear or a bodywear member and extends generally laterally. The shuttle is movable along the track. The connector is configured to connect between the shuttle and the other of the headgear and the bodywear member. The connector applies a second torque on the headgear in a second direction that is generally opposite to the first direction. When the wearer's head pivots, the shuttle is movable laterally along the track to maintain the connector in a substantially vertical orientation.

Abstract: An improved headband (12) for a head safety product such as a face shield, hardhat (10) or welding helmet includes a horizontal section (14) configured to encircle the head and an adjustment mechanism (14a) configured to adjust a circumference of the horizontal section. A nape-belt section (16) depends from the horizontal section (14) and is configured to cup the occipital area of the head and has a pivotal movement relative to the horizontal section (14). A flexible section (20) is connected between the horizontal section (14) and the nape-belt section (16). The flexible section (20) spring-biasing the pivotal movement of the nape-belt section (16) relative to the horizontal section (14).

Abstract: A hardhat shell has a suspension that is secured to the shell by a hanger. The suspension has a horizontal band portion for extending around a user's head, and the suspension is positioned within a hardhat shell. At least one hanger is connected to the suspension for securing the suspension to the shell. Each hanger has a hook at a first end of the hanger, a latching surface located towards the middle of the hanger, and a lever arm at a second end of the hanger. At least one mount is formed on the inner surface of the shell. Each hanger is configured to securely engage a respective one of the mounts, with the latching surface of the respective hanger being in frictional engagement with the respective ledge surface of the mount. By manually pivoting the hanger, a user can cause the latching surface to disengage from the ledge surface.

Abstract: A protective helmet including a chin cup with a body and two opposed connecting arms, each connecting arm being connected to the helmet body through a connection allowing relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body. A fastening system is selectively movable between a first position where the fastening system restrains the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body and a second position where the fastening system frees the relative movement between the connecting arm and the helmet body along the connection. A method of adjusting a position of a chin cup in a protective helmet is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-colored effect for a sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure comprises a sole member having a first color and an exterior layer having a second color that is different from the sole member. A plurality of slots are formed in the sole structure and the second color is visible on an outer surface of the sole structure through the plurality of slots.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to uppers for articles of footwear. The uppers may be formed by knitting one or more yarns together. After formation of the upper, the one or more yarns may be manipulated to change a property of the knitted upper. For example, one or more of the yarns may be at least partially melted and subsequently cooled to form a molded thermoplastic polymer element.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an upper for an article of footwear. The upper may include a knitted component having a first yarn and a second yarn, where the first yarn comprises a core with a sheath, the sheath being formed of a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature. The second yarn may be substantially free of the thermoplastic material. The knitted component may further comprise a first layer having a first surface and a second layer having a second surface, where the first layer and the second layer are secured via a knit structure of the knitted component, and where the knitted component further comprises a first region and a second region.

Abstract: The modular shoe assembly described herein has a removable heel band. This allows a user to customize the shoe in limitless ways, as the heel bands can have any variety of colors, patterns, prints, embossments, or other ornamental decorations such as beads or pearls. The shoe assembly may be a sandal, ballet shoe, loafer, boot, or similar design.

Abstract: Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing articles of footwear that includes steps of providing articles to a customer, receiving evaluations of one or more structural characteristics of the articles and making new customized articles for the customer based on the evaluations of one or more structural characteristics. The method can be conducted as a cycle that is repeated each time the customer buys a new pair of footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the forefoot cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the forefoot cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures or incisions that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly.

Abstract: The disclosed method provides a way to manufacture a style of an article of footwear in bulk, while providing customization for heel stability for individual customers. Moreover, the disclosed method provides a way to customize articles of footwear for a customer on an ongoing basis, such that the heel stability of the articles of footwear is refined until a tailored fit is achieved for the same customer. Generally, the method may include providing a user/customer with an article of footwear, getting evaluation information about the stability of the article of footwear from a survey (e.g., asking the user to rate the stability of the article of footwear in a smartphone app), modifying the next article of footwear provided to the user/customer according to the evaluation information, and iterating through this process to give the user an article optimized for stability.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the heel cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the heel cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member.

Abstract: A sole structure can include provisions for improving the cushioning characteristics and stability of an article of footwear. The sole structure may include multiple layers with specialized structural properties designed to integrate regions of stiffness with cushioning layers. In some cases, the sole structure can include at least two independent stability layers that differ in stiffness.

Abstract: An insole is provided that is constructed out of a mesh material that is stretched and suspended over a cavity formed in a shoe. The mesh surrounds a foam base and a rigid frame positioned under the foam base. The foam base is shaped so that a cavity is formed between the top surface of the foam base and the mesh positioned over the foam base to provide a “trampoline” effect for a wearer's foot.

Abstract: A sockliner for a shoe or other article of footwear is formed having at least one generally flat, planar surface. At least a portion of the sockliner has a linear width that exceeds the linear distance across a width of the shoe. When the sockliner is placed in the shoe, pressure on the wider portions of the sockliner changes the conformation of the sockliner to conform to the shoe.

Abstract: A sockliner for a shoe may be formed to include an integral fabric skirt. The fabric skirt may remain loose from the sockliner along at least a portion of the periphery of the sockliner. The loose periphery of the fabric skirt may be used to join the sockliner to other shoe components, as in a strobel-type seam.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the modulation of appearance or material properties within items of apparel or equipment. Also provided herein are design articles having alterable designs.

Abstract: A shoe lacing system includes a shoelace attachment portion disposed on a tongue of the shoe lacing system between a pair of shoelace receivers, the shoelace attachment portion includes notches disposed on the shoelace attachment portion to receive and couple the shoelace. The shoe lacing system can include a pair of sliding members coupled underneath a pair of shoelace receivers that are adapted to move along a track underneath the pair of sliding members, the ends of each of the loop segments are coupled to either one of the pair of shoelace receivers or one of the pair of sliding members. The shoe lacing system can include shoelace loops that are tensioned by pulling each of the shoelace loops and crossing and coupling each of the shoelace loops to notches disposed outside of each of the pair of shoelace outlets.

Abstract: A shoe fastening system designed to engage the eyelet holes of a shoe, comprising, an anchor, wherein the anchor has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has means to detachably engage with an eyelet of a shoe and the second end has a connection means, an attachment member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is designed to securely fit within the connection means of the anchor and the second has a closed loop, a strap, wherein the strap is sized to fit through the closed loop of the attachment member and is a predetermined length and width, and a locking mechanism fitted to receive the strap and engage the strap to keep the strap at a specific length.

Abstract: Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.

Abstract: A steaming apparatus for an article of footwear includes a steaming chamber adjoined to a plurality of wing portions. The steaming apparatus is configured to accommodate a steam source. The apparatus also includes provisions for securing the article of footwear within the steaming chamber such that a majority of the upper is subjected to steam. Articles of footwear may be placed in the steaming system to help customize the articles of apparel for a user's fit and comfort.

Abstract: Described are methods for the manufacture of a plurality of shoes, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as shoes manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a plurality of shoes includes providing a plurality of first shoe components for the manufacture of the plurality of shoes, and moving the plurality of first shoe components with a transport means which is at least partially comprised of the plurality of first shoe components.

Abstract: A buckle locket. The invention is configured to be worn with a strap configured with snap-button hardware that wraps around and attaches to the D-ring located on the back of the buckle locket case. The buckle locket is held onto the wearer by means of a belt strap consisting of holes or material made of mesh to allow for the tongue of the buckle locket to latch onto the strap or material. The invention includes a case and a frame. The case and the frame can be interchanged within their respective size buckle locket model parts. The invention includes a design holster that is capable of carrying various design materials of strength or vulnerability. The design holster is interchangeable. The design holster is ferrous and is magnetically held in place inside the case of the buckle locket. The frame containing the industrial-strengthened window of the buckle locket magnetically attaches to the case. The windowed frame protects the interchangeable design holster insert and the wearer.

Abstract: A support belt (10) includes an elongate belt (12) having a dead end region (14) and a live end region (16) and buckling (18) to releasably connect the dead and live end regions (14,16) in a relaxed tightness condition of the support belt (10) and secure the dead and live end regions (14,16) in a tightened closed condition of the support belt (10) in which a free end (20) of the live end region (16) overlies a free end (22) of the dead end region (14). The buckling (18) comprises a first anchor portion (24) fixedly secured to the live end region (16), a second anchor portion (26) configured to releasably engage apertures (28) provided in the dead end region (14) and a locking mechanism (30) pivotally connected with the first and second anchor portions (24,26) and operable to draw the first anchor portion (24) towards the second anchor portion (26) to change the tightness condition of the support belt (10) from the relaxed tightness condition to the tightened closed condition.

Abstract: Described is a fastening tape that includes improved attachment systems. To increase the effectiveness of attaching the fastening tape to a component foam, the bottom or underside of the fastening tape includes one or more membranes. The one or more membranes are attached to the bottom surface of the fastening tape at one or more attachment portions. To strengthen the attachment between the fastening tape and the component foam, the membrane may include one or more non-attachment portions in the form of open spaces or pockets into which the component foam may flow when introduced into the mold.

Abstract: The bracelet has more than one main platform fixed on one another so as to form a ring, more than one main assembly item enabling affixation of each main platform onto one another and a decorative part installed on each main platform in a removable manner without disturbing the ring-shaped form of the bracelet.

Abstract: A method which results in enhancing the aesthetic beauty of prongs used to retain stones in a jewelry setting. The invention also includes the final prong appearance and cuts on different shaped prongs. The prongs are used to retain precious stones including diamonds, and are also used to retain semi-precious stones. The jewelry products in which the present invention prongs are used include rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, bangles, any other jewelry pieces where prongs re used to retain at least one stone. The prongs have the tops modified with a stylized faceted setting. The prongs are cut with a full prong having a double cut and a single prong having a half shape. The prongs are cut with many different shapes including round, square, diamond, flower, oval and marquise.

Abstract: A walking stick has a handle, a foot, and a compartment. A smoking implement is movably disposed within the compartment. The smoking implement is positionable in a first position within the compartment and a second position extending from the compartment.

Abstract: The invention of the current application is directed to a handbag protective cover device and an attachment mechanism for a handbag protective cover uses a thin hook and loop fastener strip which are attached to a handbag protective cover. The attachment mechanism also includes pull tabs which are easily gripped by a user and allow a user to pull the hook and loop fastener strip apart by pulling on the pull tabs.

Abstract: An adjustable carry bag includes an enclosure having a length that is adjustable. The enclosure has two separate end sections that are releasably connectable together to provide an opening. Each end section has a closure panel movable between an open position for permitting access to an interior space of the enclosure through the opening and a closed position in which the closure panel blocks access to the interior space. Coupling structures extend from and substantially around an entire perimeter portion of the respective connecting ends of the end sections for releasably coupling the end sections to one another. The coupling structures are configured to be releasably disconnected from one another for releasably connecting one or more tubular extension sections between the end sections to adjust the length of the enclosure.

Abstract: An adaptable luggage case and workspace combination stores personal effects for travel. The adaptable luggage case and workspace combination is able to be configured as a desk to provide a workspace for the user or as a rolling luggage case for travel. The adaptable luggage case and workspace combination includes a luggage case, a collapsible workstation, an electrical housing, a first pair of telescoping-leg supports, and a second pair of telescoping-leg supports. The luggage case allows storage and transportation of personal effects. The collapsible workstation is connected to a case lid. The collapsible workstation expands providing a workspace for the user. The electrical housing supports a rechargeable battery to provide power to mobile or electronic devices during travel. The first pair of telescoping-leg supports and the second pair of telescoping-leg supports support the luggage case when the adaptable luggage case and workspace combination is configured as a desk.

Abstract: A combination pocket device (FIG. 8) is provided for holding a knife blade that pivots between a closed position where it lives inside the body of the device, and an extended position where it extends co-linear with the body in a locked state. The blade is held in position by a lock-back mechanism. The keys are held together by a bolt on one side of the blade and lives inside the body as well. The keys fold in opposite position of the blade, into one organized and compact unit.

Abstract: A reusable food container includes a base tray, an auxiliary tray stackable atop the base tray and a removable lid for the auxiliary tray. The base tray includes at least one food receptacle and an integrated cup projecting beyond the remainder of the base tray. The auxiliary tray includes at least one food receptacle, and defines a relief that, with the auxiliary tray stacked atop the base tray, accommodates the base tray's cup.

Abstract: A writing instrument case includes a base having a first member and a second member rotatably attached to the first member via a hinge. A flap is attached to the base and includes at least one button adapted to fit within at least one dimple of the second member. The flap further includes a plurality of grooves, at least one groove having a knob to secure a portion of a writing instrument to the flap. The second member of the base is rotatably moveable between a closed position, in which the flap fits within the second member of the base, and an open position, in which the projection of the second member fits into the slot of the first member of the base upon rotation of the second member toward the first member, forming a locking mechanism.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may relate to a bag having a retractable lock unit that may simultaneously prevent theft of the bag and theft of its contents. The bag may include the retractable lock unit which can be secured to the bag, a zipper system having a pair of zippers, and a locking ring. In some aspects, a user may draw the lock unit from its housing to the pair of zippers and lock the pair of zippers together so as to prevent the bag from being opened. In this way, the bag may provide additional security for the contents while the user has the bag on their person or near themselves. In other aspects, the user may draw the lock unit from its housing around one or more objects before securing it to the locking point and/or a pair of zippers. In this way, the bag may be securely anchored to the one or more objects thus preventing theft of the bag itself as well as preventing theft of the contents.

Abstract: A curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip, comprising: a handle, a curling rod, a cylindrical clip, and a heating element. The curling rod and the cylindrical clip may be cylindrically shaped. The diameter of the curling rod may be larger than the diameter of the cylindrical clip. The cylindrical clip may be configured to independently pivot toward and away from the curling rod.

Abstract: A hairdryer attachment for use in drying braids, weaves, and other similar hairstyles. The hairdryer attachment includes a connector having a first end for securement to a hairdryer and a second end having several tubular arms extending therefrom. The connector has an interior volume in which air can flow, wherein air is directed into each of the tubular arms. Each tubular arm has several apertures thereon through which air can escape so as to dry the user's hair. The tubular arms can be inserted into a braid or into the hairstyle so as to help to more rapidly and efficiently dry the user's hair.

Abstract: A plurality of connected individual containers for a razor cartridge. The containers each contain a single razor cartridge. A cover is removably attached to a sealing surface of each container. The sealing surface includes a first side and a second side with the first side having a first attachment extension extending beyond the sealing surface and the second side having a second attachment extension extending beyond the sealing surface. A weld secures the first attachment extension of one container to the second attachment extension of the other container.