Abstract: A garment made of a resilient material includes a waistband, a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. The waistband forms an interior layer, an exterior layer, and an interstitial space from a single piece of folded fabric. Disposed within the interstitial space are an adhesive film and a perforated film. The adhesive and perforated films are used to join the interior and exterior layers, while also providing additional structure to the waistband. The adhesive and perforated films may be constructed from resilient materials and may be configured to resiliently expand while being bonded to the exterior and interior layers. The adhesive and perforated films cooperate with the interior and exterior panels of the waistband to cinch the garment bottom around the waist of the user without causing the skin of the user to fold over the top of the waistband.

Abstract: A cloth gathering system used to gather t-shirt/shirt or other fabric and hold it in place. The device is a functional decorative accessory that maintains the bottom of the t-shirt/shirt or other fabric in place. The device has a flexible circular member and a structure attached to the circular member. It provides an attractive look to the garment and comfort to the wearer.

Abstract: A wearable hairpiece for covering at least a portion of a head of a human user comprises a band having a stretchable size and comprised of a non-slip material, at least one hair weft coupled to at least one of a nape piece or a back side of the band, and at least one clip element coupled to the back side of the band. A first hair layer including hair added by the at least one hair weft and a second hair layer comprised of the natural hair of the human user are arranged in a flat formation allowing the first and second hair layers to collectively appear as a single layer on the head of the human user. A wearable accessory can be simultaneously used with the wearable hairpiece without the wearable accessory appearing to rest on top of the added hair.

Abstract: A snapback adornment system is provided. The snapback system enables users to interchangeably and selectively adorn the snapback strap of a snapback cap with at least one stylized ornaments. The snapback adornment system includes ornaments having an ornamental body permanently joined to a detachable fastener. The detachable fastener can be removably connected to any of the spaced apart holes provided by the snapback strap, so as to prominently display at least one desired ornamental body on the snapback cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light apparatus for headwear including an at least partially hollow, elongate housing for mounting to the headwear, at least one light located inside the elongate housing that is visible from the outside of the elongate housing, and at least one battery for powering the at least one light, such that when the light apparatus is mounted to the headwear, an orientation of the headwear can be determined.

Abstract: Provided is a light attached to a helmet where the light does not move when a face shield of the helmet is rotated up or down.

Abstract: A helmet that includes an outer shell having at least a first outer magnetic member, an inner shell having at least a first inner magnetic member, and padding secured inside the inner shell. The first inner magnetic member is spaced from and opposed to the first outer magnetic member, such that the first inner magnetic member repels the first outer magnetic member. The outer shell is connected to the inner shell.

Abstract: A one-piece cap comprising the cap made by a hot press forming method, including a bowl-shaped cap body and a cap visor connected with the cap body; the method of making the one-piece cap comprising steps of preheating a hot pressing die, preheating a hot pressing die, pressing and shaping materials, cutting off the excessive material, and trimming for a bound edge; the one-piece cap being made without sewing or bonding the cap body and the cap visor separately in the manufacturing process, and therefore, reducing the production procedures and costs, and saving the production time and the manual labor, thus the one-piece cap has simple structure and beautiful appearance with more round and smooth lines.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is related to an upper for an article of footwear. The upper may include a knitted component with a first yarn, the first yarn forming a plurality of intermeshed loops of the knitted component. The upper may further include a surface formed by the plurality of intermeshed loops. The upper may further include a first structure at least partially forming a first aperture, the first structure extending from the surface, the first structure having a first end and a second end adjacent to the surface, and the first structure having a central portion extending from the first end to the second end. The first structure may include the first yarn.

Abstract: An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad and a midfoot-to-heel support cushion. The mid-foot/heel surface has a raised medial arch and longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened mid-foot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area, and a surrounding the heel pod that cups the exterior back by a heel cup. A heel pad opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively.

Abstract: An article of footwear that is adjustable so as to optimize the pressure distribution and pressure equalization on the foot surfaces. The footwear is configured to adjust to a user's anatomy so as to optimize pressure distribution and equalization on the foot, where the footwear is capable of adjusting the pressure distribution on the foot substantially in real time.

Abstract: Footwear includes a fluid-filled bladder system having: (a) a foot-support bladder system, (b) a foot-securing bladder system, and (c) a fluid-flow control system for controlling fluid flow between these bladder systems. The fluid-filled bladder system may be changed between: (i) a foot-insertion configuration in which the foot-support bladder system contains a first volume of fluid (e.g., V1) and the foot-securing bladder system contains a second volume of fluid (e.g., V2), and (ii) a foot-securing configuration in which the foot-support bladder system contains a third volume of fluid (e.g., V3) and the foot-securing bladder system contains a fourth volume of fluid (e.g., V4), wherein V1>V3 and V2<V4. Additionally or alternatively, articles of footwear may include a friction reducing agent located at or near the foot-receiving opening to allow easier foot access, e.g., in a hands-free manner and/or without collapsing the upper.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a unitary midsole having a first portion and a second portion rearward of the first portion. A bottom surface of the unitary midsole defines a groove extending from a medial side to a lateral side of the unitary midsole, and a top surface of the unitary midsole defines a slit disposed over the groove and extending from the medial side to the lateral side. The unitary midsole forms a living hinge at the groove and the slit, with the living hinge connecting the first portion to the second portion so that the first portion and the second portion are selectively pivotable relative to one another at the living hinge between a first orientation and a second orientation. The groove is wider in the first orientation than in the second orientation, and the slit is wider in the second orientation.

Abstract: An upper component for an article of footwear allows easy entry of the foot into the article of footwear. The upper component includes a heel body, which includes a first portion partially defining an ankle opening. The heel body further includes a second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion is foldable and partially defines the ankle opening. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration. The upper component includes at least one tension member coupled to the second portion. The tension member is movable relative to the first portion to move the second portion from the unfolded configuration to the folded configuration. The ankle opening is larger when the second portion is in the unfolded configuration than when the second portion is in the folded configuration.

Abstract: Foot support systems (and articles of footwear including them) include: (a) a medial side member having one or more medial side supports (e.g., ribs); (b) a lateral side member having one or more lateral side supports (e.g., ribs); and (c) structure (such as a hinge system) configured to move the foot support system (e.g., the medial side support(s) with respect to the lateral side support(s)) between: (a) a foot-insertion configuration and (b) a foot-containing configuration. In moving from the foot-insertion configuration to the foot-containing configuration, the foot support system can be changed between an open condition and a closed condition.

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: An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad made of a clear TPR gel and a mid-foot to heel cushion made of a supersoft polyurethane. The midfoot/heel surface has a raised arch with criss-crossing longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened midfoot area with a metatarsal midfoot tear-drop raised area, and a heel cup that surrounds the exterior back of the heel. A heel pod opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer being made of a clear TPR gel or blown EVA. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively.

Abstract: A device configured to surround a portion of a foot-receiving cavity at a heel region of an article of footwear comprises a control bar having a center segment, a first side arm extending from the center segment, and a second side arm spaced from the first side arm and extending from the center segment. The control bar may include a series of slats. A base supports the control bar and is connected to the first side arm and the second side arm. The control bar is biased to an unstressed position with the center segment a first distance from the base, and elastically bends under an applied force to a loaded position with the center segment a second distance from the base less than the first distance. The device stores potential energy that returns the control bar to the unloaded position upon removal of the applied load.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vamp construction and a method of vamp construction utilizing multiple layers in a multi-part vamp. This construction provides increased flexibility and comfort, more efficient material utilization, and aesthetic appeal. More specifically, the vamp includes a layer of vamp material, a layer of fabric, and a layer of elastic material.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to footwear including a modular lacing engine are discussed. In this example, the lace guide is deformable to assist in facilitating automated lace tightening. The lace guide can include a middle section, a first extension and a second extension. In this example, the lace guide can be configured to define a first route for a lace cable, the first route including receiving the lace cable along the first incoming lace axis and expelling the lace cable along the first outgoing lace axis. In this example, the lace guide can also deflect, in response to tension on the lace cable, resulting in defining a second route for the lace cable, the second route including receiving the lace cable along a second incoming lace axis and expelling the lace cable along a second outgoing lace axis.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a tensioning mechanism operable to move the upper between a tightened state and a loosened state and including a tensioning cable having a first end disposed on one of a lateral side and a medial side of the upper. The tensioning cable is movable in a tightening direction to move the tightening mechanism into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the tightening mechanism into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a locking device disposed on the one of the lateral side and the medial side of the upper. The locking device is operable between a locked state restricting movement of the tensioning cable in the loosening direction and an unlocked state permitting movement of the tensioning cable in both the loosening direction and the tightening direction.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a fastening system including a guide element and a carriage member slidably coupled to the guide element. A lacing element is coupled to the carriage member such that the position of the lacing element changes as the carriage member moves along the guide element. In an embodiment, the footwear includes a lateral side rail and a medial side rail, each rail including a series of carriage members selectively movable along the rail for a predetermined distance. The lacing element extends repeatedly from the lateral side to the medial side, being captured by the carriage members. In operation, the carriage members move along the rail, adapting the positioning of the lacing element.

Abstract: A shoe lace securement mechanism including a spool, a threading and locking mechanism, a cap, and an ornamental casing. The mechanism is designed to maintain shoe lace tension without the need for a bow or knot and modularly applicable to a wide variety of footware.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to footwear including a modular lacing engine are discussed. In this example, the footwear assembly can include a footwear upper and a lace cable running through a plurality of lace guides. The plurality of lace guides can be distributed along the medial side and the lateral side, and each lace guide of the plurality of lace guides can be adapted to receive a length of the lace cable. The lace cable can extend through each of the plurality of lace guides to form a pattern along each of the medial side and lateral side of the footwear upper. The footwear assembly can also include a medial proximal lace guide routing the lace cable into a lacing engine disposed within a mid-sole portion. Finally, the footwear assembly includes a lateral proximal lace guide to route the lace cable out of the lacing engine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved wearable devices with sports implements (e.g., hockey stick, tennis racket, golf club, etc.). A wearable device can be worn on any suitable part of a user's body (e.g., foot, leg, arm, etc.) or, alternatively, over a device (e.g., shoe) already worn on the user. The wearable device can be permanently affixed to a sports implement or, alternatively, can be adaptable with a sports implement selectable from a set of interchangeable sports implements. Such interchangeability can be provided by a coupling mechanism that is configured to detachably couple the wearable device to the sports implement. The coupling mechanism can include a receiver base integrated to a body of the wearable device and a complementary accessory base of the sports implement.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a zipper head assembly structure and an elastic member thereof. The zipper head assembly structure includes a sliding assembly and a pulling member. The sliding assembly has a base portion, a seat portion, an elastic member and a retaining member. The seat portion has a positioning through hole. The elastic member is disposed on the seat portion to elastically abut against the retaining member. The elastic member has a fixing portion fixed on the seat portion, an elastic portion extended from the fixing portion, and an abutting portion extended from the elastic portion for abutting against the retaining member. The retaining member is movably disposed on the seat portion for movably contacting the elastic member, and the retaining member has a retaining portion for passing through the positioning through hole. The pulling member is movably mated with the retaining member.

Abstract: A zipper slider includes a guide part disposed on a center line thereof, joint parts disposed symmetrically on both sides of the top and underside of the guide part in such a manner as to insertedly lock the coupling members thereonto, a hook disposed on any one surface of the joint parts, the hook to which a handle is fitted, and a insertion preventing part extended forwardly from any one of the joint parts or both sides thereof to prevent an outer fabric of the garment from being stuck in the joint parts.

Abstract: A continuous element slide fastener, which includes: a pair of support tapes, arranged in parallel, wherein a gap is formed between the pair of support tapes, each of the support tapes is formed with a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged; and a pair of continuous-type coupling elements, respectively disposed at an inner edge of each of the second surfaces of the pair of support tapes, wherein each of the continuous-type coupling elements is formed with a connection surface and a fastening surface which are oppositely arranged, and the connection surface is formed with a first protrusion; when the slide fastener is in a coupled status, the highest positions of the first protrusions of the pair of continuous-type coupling elements are located in the gap, and the highest positions of the first protrusions are higher than the second surfaces.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, an umbrella hub assembly comprises an a cylindrical portion and a socket coupled to the cylindrical portion. The socket can have a fixed end, a free end, and a cylindrical wall defining a concave space extending from the free end toward the fixed end. The socket can have an access aperture disposed through the cylindrical wall. The assembly can further include an umbrella rib comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis. The first end can be configured to be received in the concave space through the free end such that the socket engages the umbrella rib and such that the first end is accessible through the access aperture.

Abstract: A case for an electronic: device includes: a protective cover having a side wall wherein the side wall significantly covers a side portion of the electronic device and the side wall comprises an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the inner surface faces the electronic device and a longitudinal recess is formed on the inner surface; and a longitudinal insert member removably received in the longitudinal recess. The longitudinal insert member comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and the inner wall faces the electronic device. The longitudinal insert member is provided with a plurality of holes and the holes are separated by a plurality of partitions. The structure by the holes is effective in protecting the electronic device from impact or shock.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electromagnetic wave blocking storage article. The electromagnetic wave blocking storage article includes: a wallet body part configured such that a storage pocket is formed therein; and an electromagnetic wave blocking part configured to be formed in a plate shape, to be embedded in the storage body part, and to block electromagnetic waves transferred from the outside of the storage body part.

Abstract: A composite case for a computing device comprising a first portion to protect and detachably connect to a display portion. The first portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. A second portion is for protecting and detachably connecting to an input device portion of the computing device. The second portion may have perimetral fasteners disposed on its edges. The display and input device portions can be detachably connected to each other through a multi-pivot hinge unit operable to rotate about one or more computing device axes defined between the display and input device portions to move the computing device between open and closed states. A hinge cover portion can be connected to the first portion operable to detachably receive and surround the multi-pivot hinge of the computing device. A protective shell can be formed between first and second portions.

Abstract: A composite luggage protection assembly is structured to protect a piece of luggage during transit, stowage, and/or storage, and includes a piece of luggage having a luggage protection assembly mounted thereto. The luggage protection assembly includes an external closure assembly structured and disposed to overlay at least a portion of a primary closure mechanism which maintains a cover of the luggage piece in a closed orientation, thereby restricting access into the piece of luggage and, more importantly, preventing access to the person's personal property therein. The luggage piece of the composite luggage assembly may include a mobile luggage piece, once again, having a luggage protection assembly operatively attached thereto.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, apparatus comprises: a luggage organizer that can be disposed within an opening of a luggage.

Abstract: An intelligent anti-theft zipper includes a zipper tape, a zipper head and an intelligent anti-theft module. The intelligent anti-theft module includes a control signal switch, an alarm unit and a power supply. The control signal switch includes a first switch component and a second switch component cooperating with each other. The first switch component is fixed on the zipper head; the second switch component is fixed on the zipper tape or an object mounted with the zipper, the installation position of the second switch component corresponds to the position of the zipper head when the zipper is fully closed. The control signal switch generates and outputs a control signal to the alarm unit to provide an alarm when the first switch component deviates from the second switch component for a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A rectangular bag includes a bag body, a first zipper, and a strap. The bag body has a left side panel with a first opening provided thereon, a right side panel, and a top panel connected to the left side panel and the right side panel with two ends thereof. The first zipper includes a first chain provided on a peripheral edge of the first opening, and a first slider provided on the first chain. The first chain has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is closer to the top panel than the second end is. The first opening is sealed when the first slider is located at the first end, and is unsealed when the first slider is located at the second end. The strap is connected to the first slider and the right side panel with two ends thereof respectively.

Abstract: The present utility model provides a smart anti-lost portable bag, including a bag body. An interlayer is disposed in the bag body, a power module, a control module, a Bluetooth module, a charging module, a positioning module, and a remote communication module are disposed in the interlayer, the power module includes a lithium battery and a battery protection board that is wrapped around an external surface of the lithium battery, the power module is connected to the control module and the charging module, the control module is connected to the Bluetooth module, the positioning module, and the remote communication module, and the Bluetooth module and the remote communication module are connected to a mobile terminal. In the present utility model, an apparatus that is entirely configured to monitor the portable bag and upload data is disposed in the interlayer of the portable bag, and is sealed.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an insulated, waterproof, soft-side cooler. The soft-side cooler may comprise an insulated core formed form a single piece of foam. Further, the soft-side cooler may comprise a zipper configuration that allows for zipping down the middle of the top of the soft-side cooler, thus allowing for the full, six-sided insulation while also allowing for wide-mouth opening that allows users easy access into the insulated compartment.

Abstract: A hair dryer comprises a main body (1), wherein an interior of the main body (1) is formed with an airflow channel, and the airflow channel is formed with an air inlet (11) and an air outlet (12) on the main body (1). The hair dryer further comprises an electrically powered fan (2) provided in the airflow channel and configured to draw external air via the air inlet (11) and then discharge via the air outlet (12), and comprises a rotatable component (3) provided at the air outlet (12) and configured to rotate to change a direction of an airflow formed by rotation of the electrically powered fan (2). A hair dryer airflow direction is changed by the rotatable component (3), thus addressing problems of a non-uniform airflow or ion airflow and a narrow emission surface.

Abstract: A ported brush applicator that includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, where the applicator base cap includes a cap section having a cap opening that is sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, where the applicator base mesa has at least one through-hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the through-hole.

Abstract: A lip balm dispenser, comprising: a base portion; a cap portion; and a plug. The base portion may be removeably connected to the cap portion. The base portion may comprise an aperture, a base exterior, and a support structure. The plug may be configured to block the aperture. The support structure may comprise a support surface. The cap portion may comprise a mold portion and a cap exterior. The mold portion may be substantially conical in shape. When the base portion is coupled to the cap portion, the base exterior and the cap exterior may form a substantially heart-shaped lip balm dispenser. When the base portion is coupled to the cap portion, the substantially heart-shaped lip balm dispenser may also form an internal cavity defined by the mold portion and the support surface. The internal cavity may be configured to accept a heated lip balm through the aperture. When the lip balm cools, it may adhere to the support surface and preferably does not adhere to the mold portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container for preventing a mirror from being contaminated, which includes an outer container (10) having an open upper portion, an outer container cover (20) coupled to one side of the outer container (10) and having a mirror (22) attached to an inner side thereof, an inner container (30) counted in the outer container (10), and an inner container cover (60) coupled to one side of the inner container (30) to seal the inner container (30). The inner container cover (60) has a puff receiving space (63) formed therein as a sidewall surface (62) integrally extends downward from an upper surface (61), a sealing member (66) extends downward from the sidewall surface (62), and a puff (70) is received in the puff receiving space (63).

Abstract: An adjustable fitted neck and shoulder towel (AFNST) that is placed and secured around a person's neck and over the person's shoulders and upper torso. The AFNST is a sheet of single ply or multi ply fabric material with an outer surface, an inner surface, a right edge, a left edge, a lower edge, and an upper edge. Located on the upper edge of the sheet is a semi-circular neck cut-out. Once the AFNST is placed on a person, with the neck cut-out around the person's neck, securing means are utilized to attach two opposing sides of the cut-out. The securing means are preferably a single or dual string, used with or without eyelets. When the two opposing sides of the cut-out are secured together, the AFNST is maintained on the person and provides a barrier layer that protects the person's skin and clothing from spilled or splashed chemicals used during a hair care procedure.

Abstract: A disclosed backpack chair includes a bag comprising a top piece, a back piece, two symmetric side pieces, an apron and a bottom piece sewn together like a hooded vest and zippered up a front center thereof with a perimeter of the bottom piece to form the bag. A tri zipper track and a penta slider pull connects a perimeter of the two equal side pieces to a perimeter of the head piece and to perimeter of the bottom piece to form the bag. The backpack chair also includes suspension pockets at reinforced corners of the bag to receive collapsible pole members of a suspending structure. The backpack chair further includes at least one strap detachably connected to the bag to allow the bag to be carried on a user's back, a user's shoulder and in a user's hand or crook of a user's arm or around a user's waist.

Abstract: An attachment system can include a plurality of apertures or openings in an attachment platform. The openings can be arranged in a pattern corresponding to a hexagon so that an attachment member for a MOLLE-compatible accessory may be passed through one or more of the openings so as to attach the accessory in a variety of different directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush (10) for applying a product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising: a core (40), notably a twisted core, extending along a longitudinal axis (X), comprising a portion of the core carrying the bristles that has a proximal end intended to be fixed to a stem and a distal end, the portion of the core carrying the bristles having a rectilinear proximal portion that extends along more than half of its length from the proximal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and having at least one bend made at the distal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and bristles (41) held by the core (40), the bristles (41) having free ends that define an envelope surface, the envelope surface having at least one longitudinally extending cutout.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a display, and a control circuit for activating the display. The handle includes a body which is gripped by a user during use of the appliance, a transparent panel beneath which the display is located, and a layer of reflective material disposed on an external surface of the panel and through which, during use, the activated display is visible to the user.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle; an electronic display, and a control circuit for activating the display. The handle includes a body and a transparent panel connected to the body. The panel defines a trough-shaped recess beneath which the display is located.

Abstract: A folding table for an aircraft comprising a supporting device for a tabletop, a pull-out device for moving the supporting device from a vertical stowing position to a horizontal usage position via a pull-out position, wherein the pull-out device has a guiding device for guiding the supporting device between the stowing position and the pull-out position, wherein the guiding device has a linear first guide track for a first guide element on the supporting device and a second guide track for a second guide element on the supporting device, which second guide track has linear and arcuate segments, wherein the supporting device is slid along the linear segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the stowing position into the pull-out position, and is pivoted along the arcuate segment of the second guide track of the guiding device from the pull-out position into the usage position.

Abstract: A height-adjustable frame comprises a first leg element with a first support section, a first foot section and a first adjustment arrangement and a second leg element with a second support section, a second foot section and a second adjustment arrangement. The first support section and the first foot section can be moved relative to each other by means of the first adjustment arrangement. The second support section and the second foot section can be moved relative to each other by means of the second adjustment arrangement. The first leg element can be pivoted about a first pivot axis and the second leg element can be pivoted about a second pivot axis. The frame also has a locking structure and a rotatable shaft arranged between the first leg element and the second leg element to synchronously drive the first adjustment arrangement and the second adjustment arrangement.