Abstract: Heel dampening systems and footwear including the same. Articles of footwear include an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes at least an outsole and a heel assembly. The heel assembly includes a heel dampening system, an upper heel layer that includes a cushion aperture, and a lower heel layer. The heel dampening system includes a heel dampening layer configured to at least partially absorb an impact force and a cushioning projection that extends from the heel dampening layer and at least partially through the cushion aperture in the upper heel layer.

Abstract: A footwear item includes an insole, an outsole, and a midsole. The insole includes an insole top surface, an insole bottom surface, and an insole sidewall. The outsole includes an outsole top surface and an outsole bottom surface. The midsole is positioned between the insole and the outsole. The midsole is configured to nest onto the top surface of the outsole. In at least the heel region, the midsole includes a strobel upper surface and a strobel sidewall configured to nestingly receive a heel region of the insole. In addition, an interface between the strobel upper surface and the strobel sidewall includes a fillet region configured to support and reduce lateral-medial movement of the insole relative to the midsole.

Abstract: A method for making a wadding strip element, in particular to be used for making paddings of clothing articles such windcheaters and/or shoes, the wadding material being adapted for depositing thereon at least an auxiliary material, comprises at least the further step of subjecting the wadding strip element to a combined chemical, mechanical and thermal treatment process adapted to increase the mechanical strength of the wadding strip element and reduce its porosity, thereby allowing the deposit on at least a surface of at least a printing material or an auxiliary material thereby the deposited material only slightly penetrates the wadding material to create on the surface a predetermined printed pattern configuration adapted to withstand washing operations and inevitable wear, without decomposing.

Abstract: A envelope to be worn as a sock, sock liner, innersole, each of which may be worn inside a sneaker, shoe or otherwise as footwear sole wherein the envelope confines a plurality of naturally occurring elements used a sensory activators when supporting a person standing on the envelope.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a bladder having a first side formed from a first polymeric sheet and a second side formed from a second polymeric sheet. The first and second polymeric sheets define a closed volume between the first side and the second side. The second polymeric sheet at least partially defines an outsole at the second side of the bladder. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and a plurality of lugs. The first polymeric sheet includes a portion that extends from the first side of the bladder and is fused to the second polymeric sheet opposite the ground-contacting surface at the one of the plurality of lugs, and further defines the one of the plurality of lugs. A method of manufacturing the sole structure comprises forming the bladder and fusing the portion of the first polymeric sheet to the second polymeric sheet.

Abstract: A sole structure may include chambers and a transfer channel containing an electrorheological fluid. Electrodes may be positioned to create, in response to a voltage across the electrodes, an electrical field in at least a portion of the electrorheological fluid in the transfer channel. The sole structure may further include a controller including a processor and memory. At least one of the processor and memory may store instructions executable by the processor to perform operations that include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-inhibiting levels at which flow of the electrorheological fluid the through the transfer channel is blocked, and that further include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-enabling levels permitting flow of the electrorheological fluid through the transfer channel.

Abstract: An impact absorbing footwear device employs opposed planar sole portions engaged by a selective resistance coupling that biases the opposed planar sole portions in a non-linear manner in response to forces exerted by the wearer against the sole portion in frictional contact with a floor surface. The planar sole portions are disposed in a footwear appliance that takes the form of an athletic shoe sole. The selective resistance coupling includes a plurality of resilient deformation members that engage the planar sole portions in an opposed circumferentially aligned manner, selectively deform in response to pressure exerted by the wearer for preventing ACL and other impact related injuries, and recover to an undeformed rest position without breakaway to allow the wearer uninterrupted usage while dampening forces that surpass an injury threshold from the resilient deformation that allows the planar sole portions to temporarily misalign.

Abstract: A plurality of rubber-made medial cleats project from a base surface of an outsole in a medial portion of a forefoot portion, and a plurality of rubber-made lateral cleats project from the base surface of the outsole in a lateral portion of the forefoot portion, wherein a first engaging surface of each of the medial cleats faces toward a posterior direction or an obliquely posterior direction and a second engaging surface of each of the lateral cleats faces toward an anterior direction or an obliquely anterior direction.

Abstract: Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU.

Abstract: A shoe upper includes a mesh covering unit having opposite first and second surfaces and including a plurality offirst and second yarns, and a fabric layer disposed on the second surface. Each of the first yarns has a first core yarn, and a first coating layer wrapped around the first core yarn and made from a thermoplastic material. The first and second yarns are interknitted to form a plurality of holes extending through the first and second surfaces, and to have first portions of the first coating layers and first portions of the second yarns forming the first surface, and second portions of the first coating layers and second portions of the second yarns forming the second surface The first portions of the first coating layers at the first surface are larger in surface area than the second portions of the first coating layers at the second surface.

Abstract: Described are materials for a shoe upper, in particular for soccer shoes, with a particularly low weight. The material includes an inner polyurethane layer, an outer polyurethane layer, and a textile reinforcing layer. The textile reinforcing layer is arranged between the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer. The inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer comprise thermoset polyurethane. The textile reinforcing layer comprises apertures through which the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer are connected to each other.

Abstract: Described are materials for a shoe upper, in particular for soccer shoes, with a particularly low weight. The material includes an inner polyurethane layer, an outer polyurethane layer, and a textile reinforcing layer. The textile reinforcing layer is arranged between the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer. The inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer comprise thermoset polyurethane. The textile reinforcing layer comprises apertures through which the inner polyurethane layer and the outer polyurethane layer are connected to each other.

Abstract: A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.

Abstract: A shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with a shoe upper and a rotary fastener for lacing the shoe on the foot of the wearer by at least one tensioning element, wherein the rotary fastener is arranged on the instep of the shoe and wherein the rotary fastener has a rotatably arranged tensioning roller. In order to improve the fit of the shoe to the foot of the wearer when such central fastener is used, a first tensioning element is arranged, which runs on the lateral side of the shoe upper, and a second tensioning element is arranged, which runs on the medial side of the shoe upper, wherein both tensioning element are fixed by the two ends thereof to the tensioning roller and each form a closed curve on the lateral side or on the medial side of the shoe upper.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a winding device that can correctly and separately rotate and drive two winding units by changing a rotation direction of a handle.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus comprising a base for receiving an object to be measured is disclosed. The base is provided with a pattern that is visually different in different locations. An abutment element is moveable relative to the object and the pattern, the moveable abutment element being configured to partially cover the pattern from an imaging apparatus and provide at least one datum point for the imaging apparatus for determining measurement data for the object based on the at least one datum point and a part of the pattern remaining visible for the imaging apparatus. Methods, imaging apparatuses and a system for generating and processing measurement data are also disclosed.

Abstract: A belt comprising a strap and a device closing a first end part of the strap with a second end part of the strap, the closing device comprising a support plate fastened to the first end part and a buckle intended to removably receive the second end part, said buckle being rotatable relative to the support plate between an adjusting position and a gripping position, and at least one hook able to cooperate with at least one first opening provided in the second end part so as to fasten the second end part of the strap on the first end part. The hook protrudes from the support plate. The buckle moved away from the support plate in the adjusting position and folded down on said plate in the gripping position such that the hook cooperates with said first opening when the buckle receives the second end part of the strap.

Abstract: A device and a method for attaching a cover to a structure includes a female snap having a central open surface to receive by friction fit a complementary male snap, a lever connected to the female snap, wherein the lever extends sufficiently out from the female snap to enable one to gain grasp of the lever, and a pin having a piercing portion which serves to retain a fabric material.

Abstract: A zipper includes a slider head including a base; two side walls; two roofs each inwardly extending from a top of the side wall; a division wall on a longitudinal central line of the base; two grooves each defined among and by the roof, the side wall, and the base at the same side; a spring biased front mounting block on a top of the division wall and having a longitudinal central trough; a rear mounting member having a through hole; and a well between the front mounting block and the rear mounting member; a coupling including a hook at a rear end, and an intermediate recess, the coupling pivotably secured to the front mounting block; and a zipper pull releasably secured to the hook. The hook is disposed in the through hole to hold the zipper pull and the slide head in position.

Abstract: Portable decorative element with a metal structure (2) made from cutout metal plate with decorative openings, on the back face of which there is a lining forming a plate that can be seen through these openings, that can be elastically bent (4), the back face of the metal plate comprising attachment means (10, 12) holding the lining (4) in place and clamping this lining, pressing it into contact with the back face of the structure.

Abstract: A jewelry piece comprising a first flexible elongated member having first and second ends; a second flexible elongated member having first and second ends; a third flexible elongated member having first and second ends; a first clasp removably attaching the second end of the first flexible elongated member to the first end of the second flexible elongated member; a second clasp removably attaching the second end of the second flexible elongated member to the first end of the third flexible elongated member; and a slider slidably coupling the first flexible elongated member to the third flexible elongated member.

Abstract: A vented or decorative finger ring and its method of manufacture that employs a co-injection mold casting of the vented or decorative finger ring that is formed with joined outer and inner rings where the inner ring includes a plurality of interconnected lateral and longitudinal slots or grooves, where the lateral slots or grooves are space apart and extend from the inner ring edges that each connect to a series of linked longitudinal slots or grooves formed around the inner ring that extend to the inner surface of the outer ring, forming air flow paths across the inner ring, between the inner ring edges.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for storing, transporting and containing items while operating or using any device, such as a cane, crutch, walker, stroller, bike, scooter, boat, pole, backpack or wheelchair. In one example, a disclosed system includes a pouch with a first vertical attachment member formed of hook and loop material and a second vertical attachment member having an adhesive back and a hoop and loop material front. In some examples, the pouch has horizontal attachment members which allow additional attachment points for the pouch to be secured to the device. In use, the second vertical attachment member is secured to the device by the adhesive backing and the pouch is coupled to the device by aligning and pressing the hook and loop material surface of the first vertical attachment member on the pouch with the hook and loop material of the second vertical attachment on the device.

Abstract: An extended umbrella providing a secondary canopy coverage area for a pet. The secondary canopy coverage area is supported by a secondary structure attached to a main umbrella shaft with a clamp. Alternatively, the secondary canopy coverage area is provided with no secondary shaft attached to the main umbrella shaft, with the extended canopy connected to a main umbrella by interlocking the ribs with the extension canopy. The secondary coverage area alternatively is formed by an extended umbrella forming a canopy that is continuous and supported with two sections of ribs that snap or hinge in place.

Abstract: The present invention provides an item of luggage (1) having a receptacle (2) to receive items to be transported, a support (14) for the receptacle, a pair of wheels (5, 6) connected to the support (9) and a handle (3) connected to the support (14), with the support (9), receptacle (2), wheels (5, 6) and handle (3) being arranged such that the handle (3) may be used to push or pull the receptacle (2) along on the pair of wheels (5, 6) in the manner of a conventional flight bag. The item further comprises a footplate (11) pivotally attached to the support at one end and with a wheel at the other end.

Abstract: A jewelry box comprising a lid, a drawer, a lift assembly and a jewelry holder; wherein the lid comprises a top, two parallel sides and an interior surface with opposing guide grooves on the interior surface of the sides; wherein the lid and drawer are sized to engage together and to slide to an opened position and a closed position; wherein the lift assembly is positioned in the drawer; the lift assembly having a down position when the lid and drawer are in the closed position and an up position when the lid and drawer are in the opened position; wherein the jewelry holder is positioned in the drawer attached to the lift assembly, and as the lift assembly moves from the down position to the up position, the jewelry holder pivots from the down position to the up position.

Abstract: A dust proof container which defines an outer layer made of a reinforcing web material and an inner layer adhered to the outer layer and made of an elastomeric material. The container defines a sealable opening between a first edge of the container and a second edge of the container, and the container further comprises a locking part located on the outer layer at the opening. The locking part defines an open state, in which the first edge and the second edge are spaced apart, and a closed state in which the elastomeric material of the inner layer at the first edge contacts the elastomeric material of the inner layer at the second edge.

Abstract: A universal arrangement for a suitcase comprising a slidable internal frame placed side by side inside the upper portion the suitcase, that may be smoothly pulled out by the user when opening the suitcase, allowing to comfortably hang garment hangers and smoothly push it back inside the suitcase.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter is directed to a case comprising a body member having side walls extending between a base and a circumferential rim, and a frame member articulated to an inside face of the side walls. The frame member is integrally molded with at least one of both a divider dividing the body member into respective front and rear compartments, and a liner extending in close proximity with an inside surface of the body member.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a plurality of heater electrodes which heat one or more hair styling heaters, a power source for powering the plurality of heater electrodes and a controller configured to control powering of the plurality of heater electrodes from the power source. The plurality of heaters includes a first subset and a second subset of heaters. The controller is configured to, in a first mode of operation; control the power source so that the first and second subsets are not simultaneously powered.

Abstract: A hair coloring brush is disclosed having a central base portion, a pick handle extending from the central base portion, and a plurality of bristles extending out from the central base portion, the bristles each have an end portion with the end portions forming a curved surface.

Abstract: A bowl is disclosed having a basin portion having a slanted back wall portion, a bottom portion, a front straight wall portion, a pair of side wall portions, and a top portion, and a handle extending from the top portion.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air vibration apparatus which is coupled to a blowing port of a hair dryer to vibrate air, the air vibration apparatus including: a pipe-shaped adapter which is coupled to a blowing port and into which air flows; a rotating unit which includes a pipe-shaped rotating body which is rotatably coupled to the inside of the adapter, into which the air flows from one end, and which rotates by means of the air, and a control bar coupled to the rotating body to be extended from the rotating body; and a rotating blade unit which is hinge-coupled to an end portion of the adapter by means of a hinge portion and comes in contact with the control bar to vibrate based on the hinge portion according to the rotation of the rotating body.

Abstract: The present invention has as its object the provision of a two-liquid mixing-type aerosol product having high storage stability and being capable of easily forming a highly viscous discharge material with high functionality. The two-liquid mixing-type aerosol product of the present invention has a double-structure container including a propellant filling space and two liquid concentrate filling spaces and having a discharging mechanism for simultaneously discharging the contents in the two liquid concentrate filling spaces. The propellant filling space is filled with a propellant composed of a compressed gas. A first liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a first liquid concentrate composition, and a second liquid concentrate filling space is filled with a second liquid concentrate composition. The first liquid concentrate composition and the second liquid concentrate composition have different properties and each have a viscosity of from 1,000 to 125,000 mPa·s at a temperature of 20° C.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetic case configured to allow liquid contents to be discharged through opening/closing a valve nozzle according to a rotation. The liquid cosmetic case includes: a body configured such that liquid contents are discharged through a discharging hole; a container inserted into the body through a lower end opening portion of the body in a slidable manner and in which the liquid contents are filled; a container cap coupled to an upper end of the container; a valve unit connected to a discharging side of the body and the container cap to open/close the discharging hole and provided with an opening/closing member slided in association with the container and the container cap; and a rotary elevator part coupled to the lower end of the body, connected to a lower end of the container and thereby vertically moving the container when being rotated.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide fluid applicator systems that allow access to product located at the bottom of the bottle toward the end of the useful lifetime of the product. There is provided a platform that moves with respect to the bottle base and an applicator that moves with respect to the cap.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a metal can which contains a cosmetic preparation and comprises a metal container (A) with thread (A) and a lid (D) having a thread (D) and consisting of the same metal as the container. The lid is designed such that it can be screwed onto or unscrewed from the container by a rotational movement. The cosmetic preparation comprises an emulsion of one or more hydrophilic phases and one or more lipophilic phases. The one or more lipophilic phases contain at least one lipid with a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPa·s and a spreading coefficient at 25° C. of at least 700 mm2/10 minutes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product comprising a metal can which comprises a metal container (A) which has a rotary thread (A?) and contains a cosmetic preparation as well as a lid (D) having a thread (D?) and being of the same metal as the container. The lid can be screwed onto/unscrewed from the container by means of threads (D?) and (A?) via rotational movement. The cosmetic preparation comprises an emulsion of one or more hydrophilic phases and one or more lipophilic phases. The one or more lipophilic phases comprise at least one lipid having a spreading coefficient at 25° C. of no more than 700 mm2/10 minutes, at least one lipid having a dropping point of >30° C., and at least one monovalent and/or polyvalent alcohol in a total amount of at least 3 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact container having a ring button member, and more particularly, to a compact container having a ring button member which is capable of allowing a distribution plate to vertically press a pump by allowing pressing grooves formed in a diagonal direction of the ring button member to press an upper part of pressing protrusions of the distribution plate even though the ring button member is pressed in a state that the ring button member is inclined when the ring button member is pressed to exhaust contents, wherein the ring button member having a ring shape is formed on a lower part of a discharge plate, the pressing grooves are formed at two places facing each other in a diagonal direction of a lower end of the ring button member, the pressing protrusions are formed at two places facing each other facing each other in a diagonal direction of an outside of the distribution plate to correspond to the positions of the pressing grooves of the ting button member, and the distri

Abstract: The present invention is an electro-mechanical external skin pulling device for users to pull/stretch and hold in place their skin in an easy, reliable, safe and predictable manner to enable facial, eye, cheek, neck and/or throat appearance modifications, integrated with an optional wireless remote control adjustment/monitoring system using either a mobile communication device running an application for the present invention or a dedicated remote control device to adjust and maintain the desired skin alteration.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: Elevated, folding, collapsible, light weight outdoor lounge chair for hunters, fisherman, campers, hikers, rock climbers, photographers, bird watchers and all outdoor activities including back yard BBQs, The sling type lounge chair is adaptable to almost any natural structure with independent lines for leveling left to right and front to back with a more reclined option available. The product can be easily carried in a 5?×24? pouch and installed in less than ten minutes quietly and stealthily. Installation is easily applied to any natural tree branch formations where competitive products are limited to more uniform structure, this product can be applied to all locations of given branch formations including the trunk elevation, forks, outlying horizontal branches and even treetops provided weight capacity of the natural structure is not exceeded.

Abstract: A method provides a band, including: placing an energy harvesting mechanism within a deformable band; the energy harvesting mechanism being placed to transform deformation of the deformable band into stored energy; and providing a connection element to the energy harvesting mechanism; said connection element offering a coupling of the stored energy of the deformable band to a device. In an embodiment, a force is applied to deform a deformable band along a length dimension of the deformable band. The force acts to move an energy harvesting mechanism of the deformable band such that the energy harvesting mechanism transforms deformation of the deformable band into stored energy. The stored energy may be used, e.g., to collect information using a sensor of said deformable band. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: This invention in provides an a method to attach a handle to a generally rounded shipping container by attaching each end of a handle to opposite ends of a generally rounded shipping container to form a handle assembly made of a plurality of end cap units, each of the plurality of end cap units having an internal partition with a slit configured to retain a buckle, wherein the buckle is connected to a handle. This invention also provides an assembly made of plurality of retaining tabs each with a slit configured to retain one side of a handle and the handle connected to said plurality of retaining tabs and a plurality caps configured to retain said plurality of retaining tabs to affix a handle to said shipping container. The assembly, in an exemplary embodiment, can include a retaining tab made of a plurality of generally flat first retaining element and generally flat second retaining element.

Abstract: This invention is an ergonomic hand held, tubular object which provides an improved means of gripping shopping bag handles.

Abstract: This toothbrush has the feature to present an independent base of support for the bristles, base that is applied to the structure of the toothbrush itself. It has been conceived to make possible this operation: while a half of the base remains adherent to the toothbrush structure, the second half can be raised, giving to the whole base a curved angled profile. A half of this base has this property to be free to rise at an angle, driven by a sliding rod which is pushed with a finger of the hand holding the toothbrush. The rod slides through an inclined opening along a specially enlarged section of the handle. In order to return to the horizontal position of the base, the rod itself is retracted, in the same way, using a finger of the hand holding the toothbrush, while the lowering of the base itself is facilitated by the pressure of the toothbrush on the teeth.