Abstract: A sports garment having a section covering the upper part of the body of a wearer during intended use of the garment, wherein a climate zone is arranged in the region covering each axillary area of the wearer during intended use. To improve the cooling of the axillary area efficiently, the climate zone has a plurality of fins which are arranged parallel to another and which are contacting the skin of the wearer during intended use of the garment, wherein the fins are extending along a defined height over a base material of the garment, wherein the fins are arranged in such a manner that the envelope of all fins has a kite-shape or rhomb-shape seen in the direction perpendicular onto the base material of the garment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a base fabric for body gear and other goods having designed performance characteristics, and in particular to technical gear, such as garments, that utilize multispectral cooling elements coupled to the exterior facing surface of a base fabric.

Abstract: A waistband for an article of apparel comprising at least one embroidery tunnel is provided. The waistband comprises at least one cord comprising a first and second end affixed to the waistband, and an intervening portion movably coupled to the waistband with stitches that form the embroidery tunnel, the embroidery tunnel configured to distribute a tensioning force applied to the cord across at least a portion of the waistband. The embroidery tunnel forms a series of parallel courses across the waistband, with the cord able to move freely within the embroidery tunnel.

Abstract: A garment hold-down apparatus for keeping a skirt or similar article of clothing in place during adverse weather conditions, the garment hold-down apparatus including an elastic band with a releasable fastening mechanism for joining a first end and a second end of the elastic band to form a continuous band, which may be selectively deployed over a skirt. In some embodiments, the elongated band may be covered in lace or some other design element.

Abstract: A liner (10) for fitting within a headcap to provide a degree of impact protection, said liner comprising a generally concave shell for receiving a wearer's head, in use, and having a top section (16), a front section (12) and a rear section (14), and a pair of side panels extending downward from, and integrally formed with, respective side edges of said top section (16), wherein a first slot (14a) is provided on each side of said rear section (14), extending from a side edge thereof to a hinge portion (14b) located between said top portion (16) and said rear section (14), and a second slot (12a) is provided on each side of said front section (12) extending from a side edge thereof to a hinge portion (12b) located between said top portion (16) and said front section (12).

Abstract: A combined microphone and fluid-delivery apparatus includes a microphone disposed at an end of a support member, and a fluid passageway supported by the support member. A mouthpiece extends from the passageway so as to be positioned adjacent the microphone. The mouthpiece defines an outlet port that is in fluid communication with the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A helmet mounting assembly for attaching helmet accessories to a helmet, comprising a first mounting unit and a second mounting unit, wherein at least one of the first and second mounting units comprises at least one rail, grip or connector configured for connecting at least one helmet accessory to the respective first or second mounting units. The second mounting unit is positioned across the first mounting unit, and the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit are configured to be attached to a helmet.

Abstract: A helmet mounting assembly for attaching helmet accessories to a helmet, comprising a front-to-back mounting unit comprising at least one rail, grip of connector configured for connecting at least one helmet accessory to the first mounting unit; and at least one elastic friction pad attached to a bottom side of the front-to-back mounting unit; and at least two clipping elements for attaching a front and back edges of the front-to-back mounting unit to a front and back edge of the helmet, respectively, and pulling front-to-back mounting unit forcefully onto the helmet to squeeze the pad between the mounting unit and the helmet.

Abstract: A helmet mounting assembly for attaching helmet accessories to a helmet is provided. The assembly comprises a front-to-back mounting unit comprising at least one rail, grip or connector configured for connecting at least one helmet accessory to the front-to-back mounting unit, whereby the front-to-back mounting unit further comprises a back end configured to enable passage of securing elements there through, and at least one clipping element for attaching the back end of the front-to-back mounting unit to a back edge of the helmet via the securing elements, configured to further pass through the at least one clipping element, and forcefully pulling the front-to-back mounting unit onto the surface of the helmet to squeeze the mounting unit onto the helmet.

Abstract: A pressure attenuating helmet is provided including separate plates having a plate thickness, an outer surface, under surface, and adjacent edges. The plates joined along the adjacent edges to the other ones of the plurality of plates, forming a helmet shell. Perforated flanges formed along the under surface at the adjacent edges of the plates, the flanges formed inwardly along a line from the adjacent edge of each of the plates extending in the direction of the thickness of the plates. Perforation in the flanges spaced equidistantly in an array along a long direction of the flanges, enabled to accept sutures and aligned flange-to-flange. A network of elastomer splines shaped and positioned to separate the adjacent plates both along the adjacent edges and the perforated flanges. Sutures through the perforations securing the plates together along the adjacent edges and foam cushions are provided between the plates and a wearers head.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to protective headgear for sports and to methods of using such headgear. In one aspect, the headgear has an external head-protecting shell that is soft to reduce the risk of injuring other players. In another aspect, the headgear has a rear closure arrangement that includes a bridge component for ease of putting on the headgear and for added protection at the closure area of the rear closure arrangement. In another aspect, fit pads of different sizes are removeably attachable to an cheekbone extension member of the headgear to provide a proper fit to the wearer's cheekbone. A face mask is integrated with the headgear in some embodiments.

Abstract: A helmet is described, more specifically a helmet comprising a protective shell (10) formed of a flexible expanded polyurethane (EPU) material which defines a cavity for receiving the wearer's head, the shell being foldable, the helmet further comprising a strap (11) arrangement for fastening the shell to the wearer's head.

Abstract: In one embodiment a non-foamed thread is formed by extruding a mixture with a plastic material and a blowing agent. The non-foamed thread is arranged into a sole component and then heated to activate the blowing agent and cause the threads to foam. In some cases, the non-foamed thread is knitted together.

Abstract: Shoe systems including a sole with a plurality of fasteners disposed about the sole perimeter, the fasteners capable of securing a variety of uppers using only appropriately placed holes in each upper. In some examples, the sole includes sleeves that receive and secure corresponding pins, with the sleeves secured between two layers that create cavities for each sleeve. In other examples, the sleeves are secured within a single molded layer. In some further examples, the sole includes hooks for securing an upper. In still further examples, the sole includes a flange for hiding the fastening mechanism.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip.

Abstract: A shoe has an air pump device for blowing air into the interior of a shoe comprising a bellows formed in the sole structure and surrounding a cavity, an intake channel for transporting air from an intake opening into the bellows, an air supply device formed in the sole structure for forwarding air from the bellows into the interior of the shoe, and a V-shaped or U-shaped spring element which clasps the bellows. An upper leg of the spring element comprises an upper pressure plate arranged above the bellows and below an insole of the sole structure, and a lower leg comprises a lower pressure plate arranged under the bellows and above an outsole layer, so that a connecting section that connects the two legs is arranged beside the bellows in the sole structure.

Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.

Abstract: Beads may be stitched to a substrate layer and then fused to form structures including foam midsoles, foam pads, and other foam structures. Beads may be embroidered to multiple substrate layers and then folded or stacked together to form a preform used in a mold to form a midsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper and an outsole bonded to the upper. The outsole may include multiple discrete lugs distributed across a bottom exterior surface of the outsole. The article may further include a compressible foam midsole contained within the upper. The midsole may be non-destructively removable from the upper.

Abstract: Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component, and wherein a rearmost extent of the outer perimeter boundary rim is located within one of: an arch support area or a forward heel support area of the ground-engaging component (and/or at these areas of an overall sole structure); and (b) a support structure extending from the outer perimeter boundary rim and into or at least partially across the open space.

Abstract: An insole having a top sheet, a base layer, a forefoot pad, a heel cushion, and stability cradle. The forefoot pad can be made a blown EVA or other material, and the heel cushion can be made of a clear TPR, soft polyurethane or blown EVA. A heel cup surrounds the exterior back by a heel cup, and a heel pod opening and midfoot pod opening is located in the stability cradle for allowing placement of heel pads and midfoot pads in a replacement manner. There is also a soft metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the metatarsal midfoot area.

Abstract: A shoe vamp includes a main body, a filler member and an adhesive layer. The main body is formed by enveloping a vamp fabric and has a vamp portion, a lining portion, a beg opening, and an accommodation space between the vamp portion and the lining portion in communication with the beg opening. The filler member is filled into the accommodation space of the main body via the beg opening. The adhesive layer is applied on an outer surface of the filler member and adhesively bonded with an inner wall of the main body.

Abstract: A shoe tree includes a front section and a rear section which is pivotably connected to the rear end of the front section. The front section has a vamp portion on the top thereof. A first recessed area is defined in the underside of the front section. The rear end of the front section has a first support face and a first opening which communicates with the first recessed area. The rear section is pivotably connected to the first support face. Two notches are defined in two lateral sides of the shoe tree and located between the front and rear sections. The two notches are narrowed and widened when the rear section is pivoted downward and upward relative to the front section. The front section is inserted into a shoe by push and pivoting the rear section, and then the rear section is inserted into the shoe.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for retaining the shape of a shoe. The shoe insert provided herein for retaining the shape of a shoe includes a toe fabric bag and a vamp fabric bag. Each fabric bag may be made of a malleable form-fitting fabric. Each fabric bag may be of different sizes and shapes to fit shoes of different sizes and shapes. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a shoe insert and methods of using a device for retaining the shape of a shoe.

Abstract: Hot melt sequins and methods of applying these sequins are disclosed. The sequins may be stitched to a layer of an article in a pattern to form a relatively rigid structure. The sequins may be made of a hotmelt material and melted to form a continuous structure. The sequins may be located along a lacing region and used as eyelets to secure laces.

Abstract: An illuminated belt buckle for a seat belt device of a motor vehicle including a housing (1), a push button (2) displaceable in the housing (1), an insertion slot (12) delimited by an edge section (23) of the housing (1) and the push button (2) for insertion of a belt tongue that can be locked in the belt buckle, and at least one light-emitting surface (13,14). The light-emitting surface (13,14) having a linear contour, the shape of which matches the shaping of a laterally positioned edge side (24) of the push button (2) when viewed toward the insertion slot (12).

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a fastener having a male and female connector configured to interlock.

Abstract: An eyelets for a tarpaulin includes a female eyelet; and a male eyelet coupled to the female eyelet with a tarpaulin interposed therebetween, wherein the female eyelet and the male eyelet are coupled to each other through compression and bonding while the tarpaulin is inserted therebetween and are made of an olefin-based resin.

Abstract: There is provided a slider for a slide fastener. The slider includes a body, a pull tab, a shaft member, and a coil spring. The pull tab has a base portion, a gripper and a claw portion protruding from the base portion. The shaft member is configured to rotatably support the pull tab relative to the body. The coil spring is attached around the shaft member to urge the gripper to be laid down toward the body. A claw guide portion allows a tip end of the claw portion to protrude into the guide groove. A restricting portion of the body restricts rotation of the pull tab when the pull tab is raised by a predetermined angle from the body. A restricted portion of the pull tab comes in contact with the restricting portion when the pull tab is raised by the predetermined angle from the body.

Abstract: There is provided an article with a slide fastener affixed thereto. Each of a pair of element members has a plurality of single elements made of a synthetic resin and fixedly integrated and connected to at least one flexible connecting string-shaped member at an equal interval. A slider is formed with an element guide path between upper and lower blades. A fastener-attached member forms an opening and closing part of the article. The pair of element members are directly sewn to a first surface of the fastener-attached member by sewing threads. The element members and the fastener-attached member are inserted into the element guide path of the slider.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ornamental object for creating a gloss surface at a lower cost by using metal powders and/or low-gloss minerals amalgamated with particles of plastic, such as polyester or polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A lightweight, stable walking cane that contains an integrated grasper tool to extend a user's reach to pick up objects. The cane contains two configurations, a closed walking cane configuration for stability and balance, and an unlocked configuration with an open grasper tool for grasping objects.

Abstract: A cantilever umbrella, including umbrella cloth, an umbrella rod, a top notch with a guide sleeve, a runner, umbrella ribs and stretchers is disclosed. The umbrella rod contains an inner section and a cantilever section; the umbrella rob passes through the guide sleeve and the top notch in sequence with the end of the inner section hinged to the runner. The cantilever section can be extracted from the guide sleeve to open the umbrella ribs and stretch the umbrella cloth into place. The cantilever section can be moved laterally and fixed into position at the end of the guide sleeve to stabilize the open state of the umbrella ribs.

Abstract: An automatic reverse multi-folding umbrella includes a frame, an umbrella cloth secured on the frame, a middle rod set, an upper nest fixed to an upper end of the middle rod set, a lower nest fitted on the middle rod set, a handle, an umbrella opening/closing control system disposed in the middle rod set, and an umbrella opening/closing operating system disposed in the handle and the middle rod set. The umbrella can be folded and unfolded automatically. After the umbrella is folded, the umbrella cloth is folded reversely and the outer surface of the umbrella cloth is folded inside the umbrella, such that the umbrella can be used more conveniently, comfortably and quickly.

Abstract: The invention is a garment or like apparel that has a substantially transparent window connected to a pocket or cavity within the garment or like apparel, with the garment or like apparel being adapted to selectively reveal work performed preferably on a hand-held electronic device that is contained within the pocket or other garment or apparel cavity. The garment or like apparel is useful in allowing the manipulation of the hand-held electronic device contained within a cavity of the garment or like apparel while protecting the user's hands from the weather or harsh environment or while keeping such use discreet or private.

Abstract: An accessory caddy comprising a pliant covering including interconnected front, back and side panels and a top member interconnected with the front, back and side panels and having a top surface, an elongated aperture and a mutually parallel elongated handle fixed to the top surface and a spring biased pivotal spreader bar attached to each of the side panels.

Abstract: A luggage includes a luggage body, a cover connected with the luggage body, and a handle assembly mounted in the cover. The luggage body has a depth greater than that of the cover. Thus, the luggage body has a volume greater than that of the cover, so that the luggage body and the cover construct an asymmetric structure. The cover is provided with a receiving groove recessed inward, and the handle assembly is mounted in the receiving groove of the cover. Thus, the handle assembly is arranged in the interior of the cover without extending into the luggage body.

Abstract: A hair drying and styling system includes a hair styling tool assembly having a handle, a split barrel having, a first-member, and a second-member, a detachable brush attachment, a power source, a control panel, and a hair dryer. The device provides a hair styling tool with detachable brush attachments which may be used for drying hair. The detachable brush attachments may be rotatable for drying with the hair dryer and once detached provides a hair curler which may be left in the hair.

Abstract: A razor blade cleaning device (10), for cleaning the or each blade of a safety razor or cartridge, comprises an open cleaning chamber, suitably dimensioned for receiving a razor head or cartridge, wherein the device is configured such that a fluid is feedable through the cleaning chamber to contact the blades of a razor head or cartridge disposed therein.

Abstract: A dye-free nail varnish that is used alone or with a stamp to generate a colored coating under incident white light is presented. The nail varnish includes photonic particles and/or block copolymers that can self-assemble to provide a structurally colored coating. The stamp presents a pattern of repeating nanostructures that can be transferred by imprinting the stamp on a coating of a dye-free nail varnish, thereby providing a structurally colored nail varnish coating. Thus, the nail varnish and stamp, independently or together, provide structurally colored coatings without the use of dyes or pigments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a nail powder application and recycling apparatus and method of use.

Abstract: The present invention includes a compact container comprising: a container body which has a button member mounted on the front side thereof; a container lid which is hinge-coupled to the back side of the container body; an inner container member which is for accommodating contents and is mounted on the inner side of the container body; and a fixing member which is for fixing the inner container member and the button member and is fixedly coupled to the inner peripheral surface of the container body. When the button member is assembled to a button member mounting groove, button member blade portions of the button member are vertically inserted into guide grooves, which are formed inside the button member support, thereby enabling easy assembly.

Abstract: A device for applying a product onto skin is provided, the device comprising: a housing (10) having a first port (13) for receiving the product from a container (12) and a second port (14) for receiving a gas. The housing includes one or more outlets (104) in the housing (10) through which the product and gas are dispensed onto an area of the skin; and a heater (16) arranged or configured to heat the gas and/or the product such that the gas and/or product is applied to the skin in a heated state. The housing forms a handheld device which may be held by a user and moved across the skin of a person or animal to apply the product to the skin. The shape and dimensions of the housing are chosen to allow the device to be held by a user's hand and may also allow the fingers of the user to contact the skin.

Abstract: Provided is a volume cream vessel. The volume cream vessel includes: a cream vessel which contains a cosmetic content and of which the upper part is opened; a rim member which is inserted into the opening in the upper part of the cream vessel; a pumping device which is seated on the rim member and upwardly pumps the cosmetic content inside the cream vessel; a pressing member which is provided on the upper part of the pumping device, and of which one edge is hinge-coupled to the rim member so as to operate the pumping device by means of a pressing operation; and a cover member which covers the upper part of the pressing member.

Abstract: A sterile single-use applicator for applying a tattoo stencil. The applicator may be provided as an individually sealed, sterile, and a single use applicator that contains an antiviral, an antibacterial and a tattoo adhering compounds to hygienically apply a tattoo stencil. The anti-septic compositions prepare the skin surface to avoid the possibility of cross contamination while applying a tattoo.

Abstract: A system for optically acquiring data from hair comprises a hair-holder including: upper and lower plate assemblies respectively having downward-facing and upward-facing opposing surfaces defining a gap therebetween, the lower plate assembly having a window-void therein, the upper plate assembly further comprising a sideward-facing sample-thickness-regulating surface above the gap; and an alignment-wall mechanically coupled to both plate assemblies and having a side-facing alignment surface within gap or sideward-facing into the gap, the alignment surface being straight along a longitudinal direction parallel to both of the opposing surfaces, the hair-holder being configured so that: when an externally-tensioned sample of hair is loaded onto the hair-holder by laterally moving the sample towards the alignment surface, a presence of the sideward-facing sample-thickness-regulating surface regulates an amount of hair permitted to enter the gap, thereby regulating a thickness of hair above the window-void to at l

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhancing a user's efficiency while operating an oral hygiene device (10) is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one image is captured using an image capturing component (602), and a region of interest (820) for operating the oral hygiene device is determined based on the at least one captured image. Characteristics corresponding to a motion of the oral hygiene device operated by the user are extracted. An analysis of the extracted characteristics occurs to determine a quality of motion of the oral hygiene device, and feedback is provided to the user to regarding the determined quality of motion of the oral hygiene device.

Abstract: A monofilament bristle (200) is disclosed that comprises coextruded core (210) and sheath components (220). The sheath component (220) has an outer surface (218) and surrounds a first portion (215) of the core component (210). A second portion (216) of the core component (210) protrudes from a top terminal end (203) of the sheath component (220) to form an exposed tip portion (203). In one embodiment, the exposed tip portion (203) of the core component (210) has an outer surface (217) that includes friction-enhancing features. In another embodiment, the exposed tip portion (203) is tapered and has an outer surface (217) with a first roughness and the outer surface (218) of the sheath component (220) has a second roughness, the second roughness being greater than the first roughness In a further embodiment, the core component (210) has an outer surface (217) configured to have higher coefficient of friction than the outer surface (218) of the sheath component (220).

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a piece of furniture in a movable manner to a modular wall system includes a side support bar that has a channel extending therethrough. The side support bar can be mounted to a modular wall system. A roller assembly is connected to the piece of furniture. The roller assembly includes rollers that can be positioned and moved within the channel to enable the piece of furniture to be selectively repositioned along the modular wall system.

Abstract: Disclosed are height adjustment devices and folding tables. A height adjustment device includes movably coupled inner and outer sleeves. The inner and outer sleeves are coupled to first and second legs of a table. The height adjustment device also includes an elastic positioning pin and a cord. The elastic positioning pin is disposed on an external side of the outer sleeve to selectively engage with the inner sleeve. The cord is coupled to the elastic positioning pin and configured to pull the elastic positioning pin outward to disengage the elastic positioning pin from the inner and/or outer sleeves.