Abstract: This disclosure addresses a problem in relation to the environmental destruction that excessive apparel production can produce. In various embodiments, existing textile products are deconstructed into pieces of fabric and then reassembled into apparel in a manner that creates minimal or zero waste. In some embodiments, the fabric pieces will be positioned inside of one or more pattern pieces so as to completely cover each one without overlapping its border. The positioned pieces will be treated with an adhesive and then have a paper layer adhered to it to hold the positioned fabric pieces in place while they are stitched together. Then, the resulting sandwich will be soaked to remove the paper and dissolve the adhesive. The resulting unified fabric component will then be available to be stitched together with other similarly formed fabric components to form a garment.

Abstract: A head and neck support and restraint system including protective headwear worn by a user; an article worn about the shoulders, chest and back of the user; and a dynamic connector that is disposed between and attached to the protective headwear and the worn article that dampens and distributes forces to which the head and neck are subjected during use. Such forces can include forces experienced as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or impact during a collision between the user and another person or object. The dynamic connector also supports and limits the rate and range of motion permitted between the head and neck relative to the shoulders, chest and back of a user when the head or body of the user is subjected to such forces.

Abstract: A helmet having a semi-soft outer shell adjacent to a web and spaced apart from a tight fitting inner shell. The semi-soft outer shell is made from a high absorbent material. The web is made of a plurality of strips that compress on impact and become more rigid the more they are compressed. An air space separates the web from the inner shell. The inner shell is also made of the soft and highly absorbent material that the outer shell is made from. The inner shell is configured to be tightly fitting.

Abstract: A helmet may include a helmet body with a plurality of spars separated from each other by a plurality of channels extending from an inner surface of the helmet body to an outer surface of the helmet body, the spars formed primarily of a foamed energy management material. Each of the plurality of spars is separated from at least one adjacent spar of the plurality of spars by a different one of the plurality of channels having a width no greater than 30 mm. At least two spars are separated from each other by an enlarged channel having a width greater than at least 60 mm. At least one shell segment formed of a fiber filled plastic is directly coupled around a majority of its border to the at least two spars separated by the enlarged channel and spanning the enlarged channel.

Abstract: A helmet assembly includes an upper member, a lower member, and rigid or semi-rigid plates connected between the two members. The helmet may include a series of fluidly connected air compartments beneath the plates is disclosed. Embodiments of the helmet may dissipate impact energy in multiple ways including deformation of the plates, shifting of the plates, cushioning of the plates against a resilient compressible material present in the upper member, compression of air within the air compartments, movement of air within the air compartments, and/or expansion of air in non-impacted sections of the air compartments which causes the shifting of non-impacted plates. Springs with or without resilient, compressible inserts may be positioned between movable plates and a frame member. A spine including compressible material may extend along a top section of the helmet and connect plates on opposite sides of the helmet.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a protective facemask for a helmet including compression portions. In one aspect, a facemask comprises a plurality of arcuately curved bars including a frame portion and lateral bars configured to extend across the frontal opening of the helmet and join to the frame portion at terminal ends. The plurality of curved bars include one or more compression portions which are more compliant to a given force than other portions of the plurality of arcuately curved bars. A compression portion may comprise a first material that is less rigid than a second material comprising the other portions of the plurality of arcuately curved bars. A compression portion may further comprise a first zone which is more compliant to a given force than a second zone. Such compression portions may be positioned within the lateral bars near the point of joining with the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an element for realizing a footwear comprising a supporting frame (10; 20) and at least one member (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 21, 22) configured to be coupled to the supporting frame (10; 20). The invention also relates to a footwear comprising one or more of said elements.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe that includes: a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use; a sole that forms at least a portion of the bottom surface; an upper portion extending above the sole; and individual particles bonded to the bottom surface of the shoe. The individual particles include at least one of corn husk, hemp or a natural plant material that has been ground into the individual particles.

Abstract: A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to be worn on a body, a volatile energy storage device, a wireless transmission circuit, coupled to the volatile energy storage device, comprising an antenna having a minimum transmission energy, a kinetic energy generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be manipulated to induce a voltage output, the kinetic energy generator coupled to and configured to charge the volatile energy storage device, a sensor configured to output activity data related to the wearable article, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the sensor, configured to store the activity data. Upon the volatile energy storage device charging to at least the minimum transmission energy, the wireless transmission circuit transmits the activity data as stored in the electronic data storage based on energy discharged from the volatile energy storage device.

Abstract: Foot support members, e.g., sole structures for articles of footwear, include dynamically transformable portions, e.g., to change a dimension and/or apply a tensile or compressive force to some portion of an article of footwear or other foot-receiving device. Such foot support members may include a flexible support member having a wave shaped portion that flexes under an applied force. Flexing of this wave shaped portion under weight of a wearer produces: (a) a change in at least one of a longitudinal or transverse dimension of the foot support member, (b) application of a compressive or tensile force to the plantar support component and/or another part of the foot support member, article of footwear, or other foot-receiving device, (c) flattening of the wave shaped portion, and/or (d) compressing the wave shaped portion together (e.g., to fold up, decrease in overall height, etc.).

Abstract: Removable rubberized pointe shoe caps are provided for using ballet pointe shoes on non-traditional studio and other flooring. An exemplary removable cap for a ballet pointe shoe comprises a rubberized material having a shape that is a substantial replica of an exterior portion of a particular ballet pointe shoe of a dancer, wherein the rubberized material removably covers only (i) a front portion of the particular ballet pointe shoe that includes a box portion, and (ii) a portion of a bottom of the particular ballet pointe shoe, and wherein the rubberized material has a substantially tight fit with respect to the front portion and the bottom portion of the particular ballet pointe shoe. The rubberized material may be, for example, Silicone rubber.

Abstract: An article of sports footwear that changes shape in two ways. Firstly, a change of shape occurs when such footwear is used to kick a ball with the toes. This change of shape maximizes the area of contact with a ball that is kicked with the toes. Secondly, a change of shape occurs when the article of sports footwear bends during running. This change of shape shortens the entire length of the article of sports footwear in order to prevent tripping. A flexible toe cap encases the foot and parts of a traditional article of footwear and attaches at or near the tarsometatarsal joint of a wearer.

Abstract: A shoe has a sole structure (3) and an air pump device for blowing air into the shoe interior space (14). The air pump device comprises a bellows formed in a cavity (10) in a heel area of the sole structure (3), an intake channel coupled to the bellows for transporting air to the bellows from an intake opening, and an air supply device coupled to the bellows for forwarding air from the bellows into the shoe interior space (14). The sole structure (3) has a multilayer structure at least in the heel area, which comprises at least one cover layer (7) with a layer made from a bending stiff material arranged over the cavity (10), at least one intermediate layer (6) of a compressible material that includes the cavity (10), and at least one outsole layer (5) arranged below the cavity (10). The layer of bending stiff material forms a bending stiff plate (8) that overlaps the cavity (10).

Abstract: A movement assistance device comprising a first element for rigidly connecting the device to one foot of a user and transmitting a thrust force to said foot; and a second element linked to the first element by link means and intended to be in contact with the ground; the device further comprises means for transmitting a force from an exogenous energy source, to the first element and/or to the second element, in order to separate them from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe-lifting device to be worn on a foot or footwear of a person. The shoe-lifting device includes a base platform having at least two indentations on an upper surface of the base platform. The base platform is configured to support the person and make contact with the ground. The shoe-lifting device also includes at least two straps configured to be connected to the base platform and to secure the shoe-lifting device to the foot or the footwear. The shoe-lifting device further includes at least one height-increasing insert having at least two protrusions. The at least two protrusions are positioned corresponding to the at least two indentations and are configured to be coupled with the at least two indentations. The insert is configured to be positioned in and/or on the base platform and to contact the bottom of the foot or the footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed having a structural harness and impact-attenuating structure arrangement that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The article includes an upper, a sole secured to the upper having an impact-attenuating structure including a fluid-filled chamber and a structural harness. The structural harness may extend between the upper and fluid-filled chamber in a tensile arrangement that biases the fluid-filled chamber toward the upper and compresses the chamber. The structural harness may include a first layer, a thread layer bonded to the first layer and a second layer bonded to the thread layer on an opposite side of the thread layer. The thread layer may include threads configured to transmit tensile forces and restrict stretch in a longitudinal direction of the threads.

Abstract: A method for joining a sole element with an upper element includes the steps of (a) operating a positioning system to position the sole element and the upper element in a defined first position with respect to each other, (b) operating the positioning system to position the sole element and the upper element in a second position for applying a joining agent to the sole element and/or the upper element and (c) joining the sole element with the upper element by operating the positioning system to position the sole element in contact with the upper element in a third position of the positioning system, wherein the third position is defined with respect to the first position.

Abstract: In aspects of the invention, a footwear sole can include a sole member formed of a single unitary layer, wherein the sole member is formed of a compound including ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and rubber. The compound can further include a bulking agent. The compound can further include a foaming agent, a color master agent and a bridging agent. The sole member can include a top surface, the top surface including a plurality of apertures defined in a rear portion of the top surface. The plurality of apertures can define a tapered shape, and a first aperture of the plurality of apertures can have a depth that is less than a second aperture of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures can be arranged in a plurality of rows.

Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.

Abstract: Articles of wear having one or more textiles that include a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Articles of wear having one or more textiles that include a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole structure having a cushioning component defining an enclosed, fluid-filled chamber. The cushioning component has a top wall, a bottom wall, a medial side wall at a medial side of the article of footwear, and a lateral side wall at a lateral side of the article of footwear. The cushioning component includes a unitary outsole having a bottom portion, a medial side portion, and a lateral side portion. The bottom portion is bonded to the bottom wall, the medial side portion is bonded to the medial side wall, and the lateral side portion is bonded to the lateral side wall. A method of manufacturing includes disposing the first and second polymer sheets and the outsole in a mold assembly and thermally bonding the outsole to the second polymer sheet, and the first and second polymer sheets to one another to form a chamber.

Abstract: We disclose herein a rotatable sole assembly for a shoe which comprises a first plate (305), a second plate (320); and a coating layer (330) between the first and second plates. The coating layer (330) is configured to rotate one of the first and second plates with respect to the other of the first and second plates. The sole assembly is designed to reduce ACL injuries as well as the incidence of other lower leg injuries related to high torque forces.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a barrier that has a first portion that includes a first outer surface, and a second portion that includes a second outer surface. The barrier includes a first and a second interior cavity between the first portion and the second portion. The barrier includes a bond that secures an inner surface of the first portion to the second portion and separates the first and the second interior cavity. An outsole is secured to the second outer surface, and includes a first outsole portion extending under the first interior cavity, and a second outsole portion extending under the second interior cavity and separated from the first outsole portion by a gap, with the bond aligned with and overlying the gap such that the second outer surface is exposed between the first outsole portion and the second outsole portion at the bond.

Abstract: A novel tracking system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a long-range tracking device is incorporated into a removable footwear insole and a short-range tracking device is incorporated into another removable footwear insole. The long-range tracking device includes a location determining device, a wireless communication device, and a power source. In a more particular embodiment, the location determining device is a GPS receiver, and the communication device is a cellular modem.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe upper and a sole coupled to the shoe upper and that includes a lower surface comprising a first material. A heel insert is embedded in a heel portion of the sole and includes a second material having a coefficient of friction less than a coefficient of friction of the first material, such as less than half. The heel insert may include projections made of a low-friction material such as nylon or UHMW whereas the sole is made from rubber. The projections may be embedded in a frame that seats within an inverted U-shaped channel defined by the sole.

Abstract: Articles of wear having one or more textiles that include a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Footwear components are made from lightweight textile structures (e.g., including circular knitted structures made from natural or synthetic fibers, such as socks or sock-type structures). The textile structures are selectively supported at various areas to provide desired local characteristics. Additional aspects relate to methods of making such components, precursors to such components, and articles of footwear containing such components.

Abstract: Disclosed are an eyelet member and a method of manufacturing the same. The eyelet member includes a first decoration unit, a second decoration unit having at least a portion inserted into the first decoration unit, and a stopper coupled to the first decoration unit and configured to allow the portion of the second decoration unit to pass therethrough, and the stopper is elastically in close contact with the portion of the second decoration unit and fixes the second decoration unit so as to prevent the second decoration unit from moving in a direction opposite an insertion direction thereof.

Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear (100) and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensioning member.

Abstract: A lower surface of an outsole is provided with a high traction stud and a low traction stud arranged around the high traction stud in a lateral side area located on a lateral side of a forefoot including a second proximal phalanx and a second metatarsal and third to fifth phalanges and metatarsals. Each of the high and low traction studs is configured to be longer in a direction along a stress direction, which is a direction of shear stress generated in the lateral side area in a follow through of a hitting movement, than in a direction orthogonal to the stress direction.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for reversibly modifying the optical appearance of a piece of apparel. The apparatus may include a position-determining system for determining the position of the piece of apparel, a projecting system for projecting colors, images and/or patterns onto the piece of apparel, and a shape-modifying system for modifying the shape of the piece of apparel, e.g., the surface of the piece of apparel.

Abstract: A harness fastening system comprises a first strap fastener, and a second strap fastener attachable to and detachable from the first strap fastener. The second strap fastener comprises a casing body, a tongue and a release actuator. The casing body has an opening for passage of the first strap fastener. The tongue is disposed in the casing body, and comprises a support base and at least one locking portion connected with each other, the support base being further connected with the casing body, and the locking portion being elastically deflectable relative to the support base for engaging and disengaging the first strap fastener. The release actuator is movably assembled with the casing body, and is operable to urge the locking portion to elastically deflect for disengaging from the first strap fastener.

Abstract: A latch device comprises a housing unit, a disk unit, an electromagnetic lock unit, a pressing lock unit, and a detecting unit. The housing unit includes a housing, which has a pressing hole and an insertion slot. The disk unit includes a supporting rod positioned through the housing, and two vertical disks pivotally arranged to the supporting rod. The outer perimeter of the two disks is placed with a hook, a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The electromagnetic lock unit includes two electromagnetic mechanisms, two retractable bars connected to the two electromagnetic mechanisms, and two electromagnetic latches respectively connected to the two retractable bars. The pressing lock unit includes a pushbutton, and a button latch connected to the pushbutton. The detecting unit includes two detectors, which are disposed inside the housing for detecting the position of the two electromagnetic latches.

Abstract: Self-aligning, durable quick connect strap end connector system that includes a pair of identical end connectors configured to slide together and interconnect. Each end connector includes a body with a strap bar and strap slot formed on the body's proximal end. The body includes a narrow section and a lip section that extends downward and rearward. The lip section includes an abutment surface transversely aligned with the body's longitudinal axis. Located adjacent to the abutment surface is a vid area configured to receive the lip section on a second end connector longitudinally aligned with said first end connector. At least one projecting element extends from the abutment surface on said first end connector and fits into a hole formed on the abutment surface of the second end connector. Mounted on each abutment surface is at least one magnet that generate a magnetically attractive force between the two end connectors.

Abstract: An ornament assembly forms a ring hole for a string or a latch through fabric or leather goods. The ornament assembly includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first base defining a first through hole at a center of the first base and a first protrusion protruded from a boundary of the first through hole. The second body includes a second base defining a second through hole at a center of the second base and a second protrusion protruded from a boundary of the second through hole. The first protrusion defines an insert groove at a surface which is opposite to the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to be inserted into the insert groove to be combined with the first protrusion.

Abstract: A connector ring includes a body with first and second ring portions. Each ring portion is configured to extend through the item opening of a corresponding item. The first ring portion includes a wire coil that is defined by wire sections and includes an overlapped coil segment. The body is configured such that the wire sections are yieldably shiftable away from each other along the overlapped coil segment to define a space through which the corresponding item can move along a coil axis. One of the wire sections turns off axis relative to the other wire section at a location to form an offset end portion that extends away from the overlapped coil segment. The wire sections are configured for prying engagement by the corresponding item generally at the location to facilitate shifting of the wire sections away from one another along the overlapped coil segment.

Abstract: A wide top narrow bottom type double-layer zipper that the width of the interlocked bottom interlocking coils is smaller than the width of the interlocked top interlocking coils; the top interlocking coils and the bottom interlocking coils have the same spiral pitch; the top and bottom layers of the wide top narrow bottom type double-layer zipper are vertically aligned and sewed; the diameter of the polyester coils extend spirally around the respective filler cords of the respective bottom interlocking coils monofilament is about 0.02 mm˜0.1 mm smaller than the diameter of the polyester coils monofilament that extend spirally around the respective filler cords of the respective top interlocking coils; the engaged tooth line of the top interlocking coils at the top cover panel of the zipper slider and the engaged tooth line of the bottom interlocking coils at the bottom cover panel of the zipper slider exhibit a non-superimposed relationship.

Abstract: The slap watchband includes first and second band parts. Each part has an end adapted to attach to a conventional watch casing using a spring-loaded pin. Each part includes a flexible metal strip encased in plastic and a channel in the plastic located proximate the end adapted to receive a spring-loaded pin. The parts are formed in a multi cavity mold by introducing plastic into the mold cavities to form a plastic layer. A flexible metal strip is placed in each mold cavity over the plastic layer. A rod is inserted into the mold such that it extends across the each mold cavity at a location spaced from the metal strip. Additional plastic is introduced into the mold cavities over the flexible metal strip and rod to form another plastic layer. The mold is closed. Heat and pressure are applied to cure the plastic layers and the rod is removed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract: A wristwatch strap connector for engagement of either of a two piece watch band formed in two sections, or, a single piece watch band formed in a single section to a wristwatch case. The connectors are employed in pairs and each connector is adapted at a first end to engage one side of the watch band case. Once the connectors are engaged, a user can connect either a one piece or two piece watch band to the wristwatch.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment device for two elements of a watch band to allow said two elements to be hooked into place or unhooked, wherein the first element comprises at least one bar on one of its ends. According to the invention the second element comprises two grooves, each comprising a longitudinal opening respectively opposite one another, and one of the two elements can move from an unhooked position, wherein one of the elements is oriented in a predetermined angular position in relation to the other element, to a hooked position, in which the two elements are coplanar after a rotation of a predetermined angle of one of the two elements in relation to the other so that each groove is articulated on the bar to hold the two elements hooked to one another.

Abstract: A jewelry kit having a shape having at least one side wall with at least one side wall, a front side and a back side. The at least one side wall has a corresponding grooved rim forming at least one edge. The at least one edge spans the length of each side wall. The edges form at least one interior portion for receiving a plurality of objects. The kit also has at least one bale. The at least one bale has a jagged strip extending from the front side of the shape having the at least one side wall and culminating in a looped piece on the back side of the shape having the at least one side wall. The jagged strip attaches to the at least one edge of any of the at least one side walls. The looped piece culminating in a securing means for attaching the at least one bale to the shape having the at least one side wall.

Abstract: A wrapped jewelry assembly, which may be worn as a bracelet or necklace having removable elements enabling personalization is provided. The accessory may include a length of fabric, polymer, or metallic cord, at least one replaceable charm formed as a disk having a decorative face, and a clasp configured to aesthetically link any ends of the cord. A plurality of channels are disposed parallel to one another along a backside of the charm to threadably receive portions of the cord in order to maintain such cord in a wrapped configuration. Resilient rubber or polymer stoppers are disposed within each channel or alternatively placed to flank such channels to prevent the charm or charms from freely sliding along the cord.

Abstract: An umbrella frame comprising a shaft, a canopy frame with a plurality of ribs around the shaft, each rib being collapsible, wherein the canopy frame is deployable to a length RLT, and collapsible to a length CL, such that the ratio RLT:CL is improved over existing umbrellas.

Abstract: A snap-in and support structure of a tent support is disclosed that includes a tube piece, a tube holder, a handle, a stop piece, and a locking sleeve. A handle slides in an axial direction opposite to that of the tube holder. A locking sleeve includes a boss integrally formed on an inner circumferential wall. The boss has a slidably coupled inner surface and a top surface. The slidably coupled inner surface on a first side ascends from a bottom to a top of the inner circumferential wall. The tube piece is vertically slidable in an axial direction opposite to that of the tube holder and the handle. A first locking pin transversely slides against the slidably coupled inner surface and stops above the top surface and is proximal to a second side of the slidably coupled inner surface in a locking state.

Abstract: This invention is a carrying article that includes a body having an inner layer and an outer layer defining cavity; an interrupted floor carried by the body allowing particulates of a certain size to pass through the interrupted floor; a bottom cover removably attached to the body having an open position allowing debris to fall through the floor and a closed position preventing debris from falling through the floor where the open position is configured to allow articles of a certain size to remain in the interior space while allowing particulate of a certain size to pass through the floor; and, a side pocket affixed to the inner layer of the body and disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: A shoe-carrying bag with front and back shoe holding sections pivotally attached to a base. The front and back sections each have multiple shoe-carrying compartments that display the shoes behind see-through covers such as mesh fabric. A center section extends vertically from the base between the front and back sections. It has a compartment sized for a laptop computer. The front and back sections pivot apart from the center section into a horizontally opposed open position while the center section remains vertical. This displays all of the shoes in the front and back sections simultaneously while also providing unobstructed access to the center section. The base may have a further zippered compartment. Partitions between the shoe carrying compartments may be rigid or semi-rigid and non-releasable.

Abstract: A survival package includes a casing having first and second compartments storing survival items including a tent and tent pole. The casing can be delivered to a recipient in a closed configuration. When opened, the first and second compartments lie adjacent each other and form a platform. The tent shelter may be fitted to the platform to form a tent shelter, using the tent pole to support the tent. A life jacket may be attached to the casing and may be used to extend the platform as well as provided a means for carrying the casing as a backpack.

Abstract: An adaptable luggage case includes a complete plurality of detachably connected components, including a first reduction group of components and a first reduced plurality of components that includes a second reduction group of components and second reduced plurality of components; such that the first reduced plurality of components assembles into a first reduced size luggage case, which is smaller than the adaptable luggage case; such that the second reduced plurality of components assembles into a second reduced size luggage case, which is smaller than the first reduced size luggage case.