Abstract: A bedding can be detachably attached to an exterior or interior surface of an apparel. The bedding may attach to the surface of the apparel or the bedding can be disposed in a pocket formed in, or as part of, the interior or exterior surface of the apparel. Alternatively, an apparel can be configured into a bedding. Alternatively, the apparel and a second apparel can detachably attach to one another to form a bedding.

Abstract: Methods of making crisp clip-on bowties that are composed of multiple layers are disclosed. The first and second layer are made in a similar manner by using an interfacing having at least horizontal and vertical fold lines and two boxes is secured to a first bowtie material. The boxes identified on the interfacing are layered with additional material, the layer is folded along the horizontal and vertical lines. A bowtie clip is secured to the clean side of the second layer. The two layers are then folded inward toward the center around the clip and then the edges of the horizontal folds are folded back and secured. A cover is placed around the center.

Abstract: A cooling garment, including a garment body (1) and an external-air introducing three-dimensional member (2); and the external-air introducing three-dimensional member (2) includes a base material (2a), a side-wall material (2b) enabling an opening portion to be open during wearing, and an opening portion support material (2c). The three-dimensional member arranged on the garment enables a large amount of external air to be introduced into the internal portion of the garment, even to an exhausting area thereof, especially during movement, thus improving efficiency of air entry and exhaust.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a curled hair braid apparatus comprising: providing a length of artificial hair; forming a loop section, a first hair prong and a second hair prong, wherein the first hair prong comprises a first hair prong end and the second hair prong comprises a second hair prong end; rotating the first hair prong; rotating the second hair prong; wrapping the first hair prong around the second hair prong along at least a portion of the length of the artificial hair; separating a third hair prong from the second hair prong; wrapping the first hair prong behind the third hair prong and in front the second hair prong; wrapping the third hair prong behind the second hair prong and in front of the first hair prong; and wrapping the second hair prong behind the first hair prong and in front of the third hair prong.

Abstract: A decorative piece of jewelry is an earring which includes strips of hair. The strips of hair may comprise synthetic or real hair affixed to a metal hoop, clamp, or the like. A portion of the strip of hair overlaps the earring and is affixed thereto such that it may be worn either on the front or back of the ear in a desired manner.

Abstract: A wireless headphone hat has a cranial hollow formed inside a dome portion of a fabric headwear. The dome portion includes an inside dome layer. The inside dome layer is covered by an outside dome layer. The inside dome layer is made of fabric material. The outside dome layer is made of fabric material. A brow pocket is connected to a lower edge of the dome portion. The brow pocket includes an inside pocket layer and an outside pocket layer covering the inside pocket layer. The brow pocket is formed around a circumferential periphery of the inside pocket layer. The inside pocket layer is formed as a tubular shape and made of fabric material.

Abstract: A concussive reduction helmet attachment system which reduces the total area available for acceleration of the head in all axis, specifically designed to provide a measured reduction in accelerative force at the critical moment within the blow. A helmet attachment that reduces the factors that contribute to mechanical transfer of energy to the brain thereby reducing potential traumatic brain injury, concussions and neck compression. A helmet augmentation for body-contact sport helmets, also having utility for military ground based personnel helmets where blunt force trauma injury to the head and neck are apt to occur. A concussive helmet attachment having a Translational Axial Rotation Control Bracing System (TARCBS) that transfers mechanical energy to the torso, reduces available area for linear and rotational acceleration while reducing potential for neck and spinal injury.

Abstract: The invention includes a protective headpiece and components thereof and methods for their use. Preferred examples comprise a helmet component, a plurality of piers joining said helmet component to a shoulder pad component and an inner hat component permitting the wearer the ability to move the head from side to side and/or up and down within the helmet component without moving the helmet component. The helmet component may comprise a plurality of fluid-filled floating plates or floats on the inner surface thereof to cushion the head against impact during activities including, for example, football, race car driving, military activities and the like.

Abstract: A protective helmet, including a hard outer shell, a hard inner shell slidingly connected to, and spaced apart from, the outer shell, and a leaf spring including a center portion, a first end, and a second end, the leaf spring anchored only at the center portion onto the hard outer shell, the first end unattached to, and in sliding contact with the hard inner shell, and the second end unattached to, and in sliding contact with the hard inner shell. In a neutral position, the first end is spaced from the second end by a first distance, and when a force strikes the helmet, the first end is spaced from the second end by a second distance, the second distance being different from the first distance.

Abstract: It is a typical harness conformed by a hard outer shell (1) that usually projects a front visor (2), and an optional crown with ventilation ports (3), enclosed in an inner harness (A) that lays on the wearer's head, keeping a considerable clearance in respect of the inner face of the shell (1). The helmet is put on the wearer's head and is positioned using an adjustable annular headband (4). The harness is a crowned thin structure conformed by curved portions of different width and equal thickness, which form stretching deformation portions based on the energy transferred during an impact. Thanks to the sizing of the curved portions that form the crowned structure, stretching deformation occurs at temperatures ranging from ?18° C. to 50° C. The crowned structure is shaped from an upper elliptic portion (5) that delimits a vast upper and central opening (6) that is substantially elliptic, from which radial portions extend (7 and 8) until reaching a lower adjustable annular headband.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective helmet (1) for the head (2) of a human being. Said protective helmet (1) comprises an outer protective shell (4) and an inner support structure (12) that includes a forehead strip (14) defining a head-accommodating opening (13) as well as a upper head support (15); on the forehead strip (14), the support structure (12) has a forehead-accommodating side (16) and a side (17) accommodating the back of the head; the support structure (12) is secured to the protective shell (4) using at least one force-transmitting connecting mechanism (18). A longitudinal adjusting mechanism (19) which is arranged between the protective shell (4) and the support structure (12) allows the protective shell (4) to be adjusted relative to the support structure (12) in the direction of the forehead-accommodating side (16) or in the direction of the side (17) accommodating the back of the head.

Abstract: A helmet (10) which has a plurality of substantially longitudinal members (20) arranged side-by-side, the longitudinal members (20) being in fluid communication with each other. It has a first inflated state in which the longitudinal members (20) are distributed to form a substantially concave shape, and a second compressed state in which the longitudinal members (20) lie flat and substantially coincident against each other. Each longitudinal member (20) is separated from neighbouring longitudinal members (20) by a tubular connecting member (30) in a lattice configuration. The helmet (10) may be made of HDPE or nylon.

Abstract: A detachable veil device may include a support frame having a right temple support, a central support, and a left support. A veil, which may be configured for covering portions of the head of a wearer, may be coupled below and to the support frame. A first accessory fastener may be coupled to the right temple support, and a second accessory fastener may be coupled to the left temple support. Optionally, the device may comprise a nose cover which may be coupled to the central support. The device may be removably attached to a wearable accessory that may be worn by a wearer by removably attaching the accessory fasteners to the wearable accessory so that the veil may be positioned to cover portions of the head of a wearer by being supported by the wearable accessory that is being worn on the head of the wearer.

Abstract: Provided is a device for insertion into a high heel shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a dynamic support member that provides support to a foot. The support member is external to the article. The support member provides dynamic support by tightening around the foot when a user applies a strong enough force against a base portion of the support member. The support member includes several lateral gaps that facilitate increased flexibility for some portions of the support member.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil. In particular, the articles have substrate body, a tie layer secured to the substrate body, and a material including a hydrogel secured to the tie layer. The material can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil during use. The presence of the tie layer can minimize or prevent delamination of the hydrogel containing material during normal use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil. In particular, the articles has a substrate body, a material including a hydrogel secured to the substrate body, and a mesh component present on and/or adjacent to a second side of the hydrogel-containing material opposing the first side. The article can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil during use.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a plurality of sensory node elements located in apertures in the sole body portion. The sensory node elements have a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and move vertically within the apertures. The movement of sensory node element pushes a top surface of the sensory node element attached to a portion of the upper against the foot of the wearer. The sensory node element provides sensory feedback to the foot of the wearer about the condition of the ground. The sensory node elements are arranged at discrete locations across the sole structure to provide sensory feedback at desired portions of the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a plurality of sensory node elements located in apertures in the sole body portion. The sensory node elements have a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and move vertically within the apertures. The movement of sensory node element pushes a top surface of the sensory node element attached to a portion of the upper against the foot of the wearer. The sensory node element provides sensory feedback to the foot of the wearer about the condition of the ground. The sensory node elements are arranged along perimeter edges of the sole structure to provide sensory feedback along the peripheral boundaries of the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a central sensory node element located in an aperture in the sole body portion. The central sensory node element has a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and move vertically within the aperture. The movement of the central sensory node element pushes a top surface of the sensory node element attached to a portion of the upper against the foot of the wearer. The central sensory node element is arranged approximately centrally between lateral and medial sides and between the toe and heel ends of the sole structure. The central sensory node element acts as a home button to provide sensory feedback about movement and direction of forces to the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole system with a carrier member and a plurality of sensory node elements. The sensory node elements are received in recesses of the carrier member and can protrude through to the upper and/or an insole. The sensory node elements push against the foot to increase sensory perception of the surface underlying the sole system.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a central ridge element located in an aperture in the sole body portion. The central ridge element has a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and move vertically within the aperture. The movement of the central ridge element pushes a top surface of the ridge element attached to a portion of the upper against the foot of the wearer. The central ridge element is arranged approximately centrally between lateral and medial sides in the forefoot region of the sole structure. The central ridge element provide sensory feedback about lateral movement and to the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: An electronically controlled bladder assembly includes an adjustable pressure bladder and a constant pressure reservoir connected by an electronically controlled valve. The electronically controlled valve is operated in a manner that inflates the adjustable bladder when the current pressure is below a target pressure and in a manner that deflates the adjustable bladder when the current pressure is above the target pressure. The inflation and deflation of the adjustable bladder are achieved in an iterative manner by controlling the flow of fluid between the constant pressure reservoir and the adjustable bladder over several cycles of heel strikes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil. In particular, the disclosure relates to articles and components thereof with a material including a hydrogel, where the hydrogel-containing material defines an external surface or side of an article. The hydrogel-containing material can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil during use. A portion of the hydrogel-containing material is embedded into a substrate body, or a portion of the hydrogel-containing material is disposed on the outer side surface of the substrate body in a junction. The substrate body can have a lip extending from a shaft such that the shaft and the lip form the junction. Embedding the material in the substrate body, or disposing it in the junction, can minimize or prevent delamination of the hydrogel containing material during normal use.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear comprises associating an upper of the article of footwear with a printer. The upper has a lower peripheral portion. The method comprises printing a first end portion of a mechanical connector so that the first end portion of the mechanical connector is coupled with the lower peripheral portion, and printing a second end portion of the mechanical connector. The second end portion extends away from the lower peripheral portion. The second end portion is configured to engage a sole structure and fasten the upper to the sole structure.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an outsole that has a bottom portion and a medial arch portion extending upward from the bottom portion. The medial arch portion of the outsole has a base and a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the base. The plurality of protrusions are arranged in vertical alignments. In each one of the vertical alignments, at least one protrusion of the plurality of protrusions is closer to the bottom portion and has a larger effective diameter than at least one other protrusion of the plurality of protrusions that is further from the bottom portion.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The upper of the footwear is disposed on the sole, where the upper may be constructed from a first layer and a second layer disposed on the exterior surface of the first layer. The second layer may be constructed from a less flexible material than the first layer. The second layer may include a plurality of panels disposed adjacent to one another, where each panel may include a plurality of equally spaced parallel ribs. The dimensions and spacing of the ribs of each of the panels may vary, which gives each panel a designed degree of flexibility and support. Panels having similar performance characteristics may be grouped together into zones, where the number, shape, size, and layout of both the panels and the ribs gives each zone a specific degree of flexibility, support, and comfort.

Abstract: A shoelace structure includes an outer sleeve, a liner mounted in the outer sleeve, and an inner core mounted in the liner. The inner core includes a first weaving thread and a plurality of second weaving threads. The first weaving thread interweaves and intertwines with the second weaving threads, with the second weaving threads being secured to the first weaving thread, thereby defining a plurality of enlarged portions and a plurality of separation portions. The liner is squeezed by the enlarged portions of the inner core and defines a plurality of expanded sections and a plurality of recessed sections. The expanded sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the enlarged portions of the inner core, and the recessed sections of the liner respectively corresponds to the separation portions of the inner core.

Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a crampon for use with a shoe to provide enhanced traction with the ground. The crampon comprises at least one sole member removably interconnected to the shoe and disposed adjacent a sole thereof. The sole member comprises at least one cavity extending at least partially therethrough. At least one traction element for gripping the ground is removably interconnected to the sole member.

Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Abstract: Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Abstract: A coupling device, including a first magnet, an attachable anchor plate with a double-sided tape on one side, wherein the coupling device is closed by coupling the first magnet and the second magnet and the coupling device is opened by uncoupling the first magnet and the anchor plate.

Abstract: In a buckle device, latch rotation shafts of a latch are supported by body shaft receiving portions of a buckle body further to the device rear side than a support shaft that supports a buckle device side of a coupling member. The latch is rotated in one direction about the latch rotation shafts, such that a latch engagement portion of the latch engages with a tongue further toward the device front side than the support shaft. Such a configuration enables a rotation radius of the latch to be suppressed from becoming smaller even if the buckle device is made more compact.

Abstract: A trim assembly includes a first trim member and a second trim member, each including an aesthetically-pleasing surface and a substrate-facing surface. A plurality of circumferentially-arranged projections extends axially away from substrate-facing surface of the first trim member. The second trim member includes an aesthetically-pleasing surface and a substrate-facing surface. A circumferential projection extends axially away from substrate-facing surface of the second trim member. The circumferential projection includes an axially-extending portion and a radially-extending portion. The radially-extending portion extends radially outwardly away from the axially-extending portion.

Abstract: A double open end zipper for both end positioning-based luggage includes first and second housing members respectively equipped with an N-shaped plastic strip at the rim thereof, and a double open end zipper including first and second zipper tapes respectively stitched to the N-shaped plastic strips at the first and second housing members in reversed directions with the box and pin of the first zipper tape respectively disposed adjacent to the pin and box of the second zipper tape subject to the guidance of a mark line at each N-shaped plastic strip, a seam allowance constraint block located at an outer rear side of the box of each of the first and second zipper tapes, two zipper sliders respectively coupled to first and second zipper tapes, allowing adjustment of the combined storage capacity defined in between the first and second housing members.

Abstract: A fastener stringer includes a row of elements on which cured coating film is formed at sites where it is difficult to be coated by a roll coating method, preferably over the entire exposed surface, without incorporating any conductive wire in a fastener tape. A fastener stringer includes a row of elements and a fastener tape, at least one side edge of the fastener tape having insulation properties, the row of the elements being attached to the one side edge of the fastener tape, wherein each element includes a pair of leg portions and a head portion, the head portion having an engaging region for engaging with an opposing element when constructing a fastener chain, and wherein cured coating film is formed at least at a center portion in a front and back direction of the fastener tape on an end surface of the head portions.

Abstract: A jewelry kit, comprising: a card; two pendants; two pockets and two earwires. The pendants may be removeably secured to the card by one or more pre-formed guides. Each of the two pockets is configured to removeably secure one of the two earwires. After the two pendants and the two earwires are removed from the card, the two pendants are configured to be connected to the two earwires and then worn by a user.

Abstract: A buoyant support (1) for an object (2), with at least the following components: a floating body (3), an insertion sleeve (7) for holding the object (2) and a clamping device (4) with at least one upper-side clamping part (5) and at least one lower-side clamping part (6), Due to the modular construction, the support can be dismantled into its individual parts, in order to thus facilitate the transport thereof The components of the support are dimensioned such that these can be easily accommodated and stowed in a carrying bag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional wallet. The multifunctional wallet comprises: a front casing, a rear casing, a card accommodating layer and a concentric shaft; wherein one ends of the front casing, the rear casing and the card accommodating layer are each provided with a hole mating with the concentric shaft, and the other end of the front casing is snap-fit to the other end of the rear housing; and a left side of at least one surface of the card accommodating layer is provided with a left card guiding groove, a right side of at least one surface of the card accommodating layer is provided with a right card guiding groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to components of and methods of manufacture of environmentally-friendly, customizable consumer goods products. The invention disclosed herein relates to assembly features and methods involved with the manufacture of soft-good products as well as products incorporating soft-good materials with rigid structural materials to generate a product minimizing costly processes, chemicals, materials and/or shipping cost and the associated adverse environmental effects involved with production of consumer goods products using attachment features and interfaces. Embodiments of the attachment features and interfaces feature notches and mechanisms to affix discrete components to others through processes of interlocking with notches.

Abstract: A cover structure for a luggage case is to be connected to a case body of the luggage case, and includes: a main shell, a cover, at least one magnetic member, and two pivot members. With the at least one magnetic member disposed between the outer annular edge of the main shell and the connecting peripheral edge of the cover, the outer annular edge of the main shell and the connecting peripheral edge of the cover can be attracted together, so that the cover can be closed with respect to the main shell. To open the cover, the user has to pull the cover by applying a force to overcome the magnetic force of the magnetic member.

Abstract: Expandable luggage devices are provided. Included within expandable luggage devices is an expandable backpack that is convertible between at least two positions. An uppermost cover portion of the backpack converts to a side or back portion when the backpack is expanded, and a secondary cover portion is withdrawn from an internal area of the device to enclose or cover the backpack in the second position.

Abstract: A bag, comprising a first bag body, a second bag body, a connecting portion, first and second combination portion, and first and second engaging portion. The connecting portion connected to the first side of the first bag body and the first side of the second bag body. The first combination portion formed on the second side of the first bag body. The second combination portion formed on the second side of the second bag body. A combination member of the second combination portion is detachably combined with a combination member of the first combination portion. The first engaging portion disposed on the connecting portion. The second engaging portion disposed on the first combination portion or the second combination portion. Wherein a first engaging member of the first engaging portion is detachably engaged with a first engaging member of the second engaging portion, and a second engaging member of the first engaging portion is detachably engaged with a second engaging member of the second engaging portion.

Abstract: A chest cooler accessory for maintaining food items above a level of ice and water within the chest cooler that includes a rectangular elastic net that is maintained around three sides to the undersurface of the chest cooler lid to be open along the rectangular elastic net side that is adjacent to the lid latching side to allow food items to be passed into the rectangular elastic net that flexes to support which items above the water and ice level during transport, and which rectangular elastic net attachment to the lid undersurface is with fasteners that do not effect the lid internal integrity, and said rectangular elastic net is arranged to have a splash guard mounted thereto to block passage of water therethrough.

Abstract: A compartmental bag system includes an outer containment surface, a cargo pocket, an insulated compartment, and a plurality of sport equipment pockets. The compartmental bag system is useful for storing of food and beverages cold in a sports bag, while keeping sports equipment stored in the same bag dry and safe. This design keeps food and beverages cool or warm depending on the packets used to chill or heat, the outer pockets are used to store towels, equipment, shoes, and the like. Due to the insulated nature of the inner insulated cooler pouch all items stored in the outer pockets are kept dry and safe from condensation chilling packets and liquid kept in the insulated cooler pouch.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hair clip with a flexible arm. The hair clip is adapted to fasten around a portion of the user's hair. The flexible arm is adapted to bend around a section of the user's hair such that the effective length of the flexible arm changes, and then lines up with a clip on a mating portion of the clip. The clip with the flexible arm puts less pressure on the hair than a standard hair clip.

Abstract: The appliance includes a receptacle for hair formulation. A brushhead member is attached to the receptacle and is in fluid communication therewith, wherein color formulation in the receptacle is moved to the brushhead and the brushhead moved back and forth by a pump and motor mechanism. The receptacle and the brushhead are structurally sized and adapted for a singlue use and to be disposable thereafter.

Abstract: A holding portion formed in a three-dimensional shape and with a cosmetic material adhered thereto is stored in a bottomed tubular receptacle, a shaft body extending from the holding portion is made to enter a hole communicating with inside and outside in a receptacle bottom portion, and in a state in which a lower end surface is flush with an outer surface of the bottom portion or located inside the hole, the shaft body is mounted to the bottom portion. Thus, it is possible to allow the cosmetic material of the holding portion, which does not move in the receptacle, to easily adhere to the application body, without contaminating the hand since a user does not hold the holding portion.

Abstract: A rollerball assembly configured to fit on typical bottle thread, having a secure easy-fit cap and manufactured using materials which resist chemical compounds found in many essential oils.