Abstract: The trousers with adjustable waistline comprises a pair of pants. The pants are further defined with a waistband. The trousers with adjustable waistline comprise a plurality of pleats. The trousers with adjustable waistline is formed with a plurality of pleats in the waistband. The plurality of pleats allows the span of the waist perimeter formed by the waistband to be adjusted. Each of the plurality of pleats is formed with a fastener. The fastener of a selected pleat holds the selected pleat together when the fastener is fastened. When the fastener is unfastened, the selected pleat releases the material gathered within the selected pleat in such a manner that the span of the waist perimeter formed by the waistband is increased. The span of the waist perimeter can be decreased by fastening the fastener thereby regathering the material that forms the selected pleat.

Abstract: The pant of the present invention is specifically inspired and configured for use in the motor vehicle industry. The pant may be scratchless, meaning that the pant does not have any exposed features that are capable of scratching the finish on a motor vehicle. For example, the pant may comprise a concealed waistband closure mechanism. The pant may also comprise a scratchless security pocket, which is predisposed toward a closed position and thus does not require the use of buttons or the like. The pant may also be configured to provide enhanced mobility and comfort, allowing a wearer a range of movements without interference from his or her clothing. For example, the pant may be manufactured from a stretchable material and/or may comprise a waistband that is configured to stretch so as to provide increased mobility and comfort.

Abstract: A jacket includes a belt arrangement that allows the jacket to be held around a user's waist, to carry items on a user's back, or to gather a portion of the jacket around the user's person to reduce its overall length. A method of holding the jacket around a user's waist, to carry items on a user's back, or to gather a portion of the jacket around the user's person to reduce its overall length uses the belt arrangement of the jacket.

Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility. The system includes a first surgical glove comprising an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment comprising at least one surgical garment cuff, and a sealing device comprising a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.

Abstract: A temperature regulation system for regulating the temperature of a body includes at least one temperature sensor adapted to generate a temperature measurement that relates to a temperature of a given portion of a body, at least one flexible support to be directly or indirectly positioned against or in proximity of a given portion of the body, at least one temperature adjustment element adapted to provide heat and/or cold to a given portion of the body, arranged on or in the flexible support, a memory unit adapted to store at least one temperature related threshold value, a logical unit in wire or wireless communication with the memory unit and adapted to perform logical processing, a controlling unit in wire or wireless communication with the logical unit, with the temperature sensor and with the temperature adjustment element.

Abstract: A glove includes a guide assembly that includes a guide support fixedly attached to the glove body, a guide portion attached to and extending along the guide support to define a fixed path, and a guide device movable along the guide portion between first and second positions. A flexible tether has one end fixedly attached to the glove body at an attachment location along the fixed path. A tether loop on the guide device engages and guides the flexible tether between a retracted position and a deployed position. In the retracted position, the guide device is in the second position and the flexible tether is doubled on itself along the fixed path. In the deployed position, the guide device is in the first position and the tether extends in a single-ply configuration from the guide assembly.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a hybrid wrist guard with an integral cuff. The glove can include a hand portion, a cuff portion joined with the hand portion and defining a cuff opening, and a wrist guard joined with the hand portion, the wrist guard including an elongated band and a secondary wrist guard cuff extending rearward from the elongated band and covering the cuff opening. The wrist guard can include a wrist guard tertiary backhand panel extending forward from the elongated band and covering a dorsal opening defined by the backhand of the hand portion. The wrist guard provides enhanced flexibility to the glove, particularly during wrist extension, and can reduce the overall weight of the glove by combining different structural features in the wrist guard.

Abstract: Neutralized capacitors can be used as a source of antioxidants. A simple way to achieve this goal is to connected the neutralized capacitors to an ESD strap, and the capacitors can be placed in a pouch or tucked in a wristband. Variations of the application of neutralized capacitors as antioxidants are possible and included in this patent; headbands, calf bands, wristbands, and apparel or devices containing neutralized capacitors all fall under this patent.

Abstract: A garment adjustment system includes a garment, a flexible strap, and a buckle. The garment adjustment system is useful for decreasing and alternately increasing the size of an opening of a garment so that the garment obtains a more fashionable and alternately useful function for a user-wearer.

Abstract: A textile shirt and a method of forming a shirt from a textile material are described herein. The method includes marking a surface of a circularly formed textile structure with a boundary line that defines approximately half of a shirt pattern. Portions of the textile structure disposed exteriorly of the boundary line are removed and the boundary line is marked along the surface of the textile structure such that once the portions are removed from the textile structure, a shirt can be formed from the textile structure with a single seam. The shirt includes a yoke portion including armholes defined by sleeves disposed on either side of the yoke portion and a tubular torso portion configured to span the torso of a wearer beneath the armholes. The shirt includes a single interior seam extending along the sleeves and along a back of the textile shirt between the yoke portion and the chest portion.

Abstract: System of production, measurement, combination and sizes of fabric, of garments and of bags aiming at their completion by any person individually and rendering each garment, clothing and bag unique, using a system of size and design determination, according on the body type and the uniqueness of each person. The system is composed of pieces of garments, parts of garments, garments, fabrics and bags and has as a goal to cover the needs of each person, while characterized by a system of combination of changes, exchanges, lengthenings, replacements, shortenings, enlargements, removals/subtractions, extensions, transformations and modifications, with the connections of parts of garments or/and of fabrics being detached, and therefore used simultaneously in any change.

Abstract: A garment and method of manufacture are disclosed. The garment is made from a plurality of material pieces and two reinforcement panels stitched together. The reinforcement panels are integrated in the garment and stitched at edges thereof to edges of one or more adjacent material pieces. The reinforcement panels each include: an inner layer having an inner surface facing the wearer when the garment is worn, an outer layer having an exposed exterior surface and an opposite interior surface, a fusible layer bonded to the interior surface of the outer layer, and a batting layer between the fusible layer and the inner layer. The outer layer includes a plurality of rows of pintuck stitches on the exposed exterior surface or, alternatively, the outer layer, the fusible layer, and the batting layer are stitched together by a series of quilting stitches.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a locking button system and methods for use thereof, wherein the system includes a first component having a flange portion and a first locking pin provided on an upper surface of the flange portion. The system also includes a second component having an annular retention ring defining an interior cavity, the annular retention ring having an interior groove provided on the interior surface, the interior cavity having a diameter corresponding to an outer circumference of the flange portion of the first component, an axially telescoping cap, and a second locking pin provided on an interior surface of the axially telescoping cap.

Abstract: A fair filler device may be provided. A hair filler device may include a backing having a base and a flap portion. A plurality of hair strands may project from the base and the flap. Hair filler device may further include at least two clips disposed on the base for securing the hair filler device to a desired material, such as a wearer's existing hair.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus including a method of making a printed article of clothing of fabric are described herein. A customer computer is connected for data exchange with a production computer, wherein the customer sets the design of a desired article of clothing via the computer connection by setting design parameters for a respective selection target from several possible selection targets. Based on the design setting, several print parts are printed on a printing medium by means of a printer, said printing medium being either directly a fabric panel, or an intermediate medium the print of which is transferred to fabric later, Fabric pieces are cut out from a fabric panel. The fabric panel either originates from direct printing, or from the prim transfer from the intermediate medium. Otherwise, the fabric panel is unprinted and the cut fabric pieces are subjected to the print transfer later. Finally, the fabric pieces are sewn together to form the article of clothing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit for creating a customized brim insert that supports and expands the brim of a utility or eight-point cover to make it unwrinkled and erect. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the kit comprises a rectangular sheet or template having a first set of marking, a second set of marking, a third set of marking and a fourth set of marking on one side of the sheet. The disclosed kit further comprises an instruction that instructs the user on how to cut the rectangular sheet and turn the rectangular sheet into an irregular hexagon that fits and supports the user's utility cover.

Abstract: A headwear item includes a bill and a head-covering portion. The headwear item is adapted to be interconvertible between a head-covering configuration, such as a cap, and a coverless configuration, such as a visor.

Abstract: An adaptable hat includes a hat, at least one aperture, and at least one fastener configured for wear with a headpiece. The adaptable hat may be configured for wear with a headset. The adaptable hat may further be configured for wear with a headpiece. The fastener of the adaptable hat may include at least one securing implement. The adaptable hat reduces the amount of heat that leaves a body through a head. The adaptable hat allows for unimpaired hearing of communications from the headset.

Abstract: A universal anti-collision structure of safety helmet includes a shell body, a filling body and an elastic carrier body enclosed in and assembled with the shell body. The elastic carrier body has multiple walls defining multiple well-shaped structure sections with a geometrical configuration. The peripheral section of each well-shaped structure section is formed with wing sections (protruding toward the center of the well-shaped structure section). Accordingly, the well-shaped structure section is defined with a first section, a second section and a subsidiary section connected between the first and second sections. The filling body is bonded with the shell body and the elastic carrier body to together form an integrated assembly. The elastic carrier body can be flexibly deformed in accordance with different head configurations so as to fully enclose the head, cushion, absorb and transmit the external impact force.

Abstract: A multilayered floatable universal shock absorption system of safety helmet includes a main shell body, a subsidiary shell body, an elastic structure body floatably enclosed between the main shell body and the subsidiary shell body and a filling body. The upper and lower sections of the elastic structure body are respectively formed with multiple assembling sections and the main and subsidiary shell bodies are formed with multiple pivotal connection sections floatably correspondingly assembled with the assembling sections. An anchor unit is at least locally positioned between the assembling sections (or the main shell body and subsidiary shell body) in adjacency to each other. The filling body is bonded with the subsidiary shell body to form an integrated form. The structural strength of the entire assembly is enhanced to achieve multiple floatable universal cushioning, rotational torque absorption and external impact force transmission effects.

Abstract: A method for integrally weaving a shoe embryo having an extension is provided. The extension may be a vamp decoration piece, a shoe lace installation piece, an ankle strap or a toe decoration piece. During a weaving process of the shoe embryo of the method, the extension may be formed simultaneously by knitting at least one of yarns. Thus, by weaving the shoe embryo using the method of the present invention, the extension may be prevented from an additional post-process that may reduce the overall aesthetic features of the woven shoe embryo. Further, because the extension is a formed integral, a process of installing the extension after the shoe embryo is woven as in the prior art is eliminated.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an integral shoe embryo is provided. In the method, a reinforcement piece is woven by a flat knitting machine during a weave process, and the reinforcement piece is made unperceivable through a subsequent side overturning step when viewing from an exterior of a shoe. Thus, with the reinforcement piece, structural strength of the shoe embryo is reinforced while better comfort is provided to the foot by a shoe manufactured from the shoe embryo.

Abstract: An airbag device includes a wear and an elastic module mounted on the wear. The wear has a wearing space. The elastic module is mounted in the wearing space of the wear and includes a first air bag, a second air bag, a first control valve and a second control valve. The first control valve is connected with the first air bag and is provided with a first oneway air inlet and a first oneway air outlet. The second control valve is connected between the first air bag and the second air bag and is provided with a second oneway air inlet and a second oneway air outlet. The second control valve and the first control valve are operated synchronously.

Abstract: A waterproof boot is provided that has a waterproof upper, having a foot portion, a leg portion and an ankle region located between the foot portion and the leg portion. A pocket is provided in the upper at an anterior aspect of the ankle region. An expansion mechanism is provided in the upper and is adapted to allow the upper to expand in the ankle region. A selectively removable insert is also provided that is adapted to snugly fit within the pocket.

Abstract: A cycling shoe cover is disclosed for protection of a cycling shoe when a cyclist dismounts and desires to walk in the cycling shoe. The cycling shoe cover includes a pair of side panels. A toe is coupled to one end of each of the pair of side panels forming a front pocket mateable with the toe of a cycling shoe. A heel is coupled to the opposite end of each of the pair of side panels forming a back pocket mateable with the heel of a cycling shoe. A sole member has a bottom surface and is joined to the pair of side panels. The bottom surface of the sole member is interposed between the cycling shoe and a ground surface when the cycling shoe cover is worn over the cycling shoe.

Abstract: An item of footwear and a method of modifying an existing item of footwear is provided that is compact, lightweight, resilient and stable. The item of footwear includes a sole; and a fibre reinforced shank extending along a length of the sole, to provide rigidity to the sole.

Abstract: Disclosed are an improved outsole and method of making the same. This method provides increased flexibility and comfort, more efficient material utilization, greatly improved protection to the wearer, and aesthetic appeal. More specifically, the improved outsole includes an integrally connected rigid material and toe cap.

Abstract: A shoe is configured such that front and back clearances, which are respectively provided between a front wall surface of a second receiving portion and a front end of a second buffering member received in the second receiving portion and between a back wall surface of the second receiving portion and a back end of the second buffering member received in the second receiving portion, permit the second buffering member made of an elastic material to move in a longitudinal direction in the second receiving portion when a ground surface of an outsole contacts the ground and the weight of a human body is put on a heel support surface.

Abstract: A footwear sole structure having a fluid-filled chamber including a tensile member is provided. The fluid-filled chamber includes a first barrier sheet, a second barrier sheet and the tensile member. The first barrier sheet is formed from a first thermoplastic material. The second barrier sheet is attached to the first barrier sheet and is formed from a second thermoplastic material. The first barrier sheet and the second barrier sheet cooperate to define an internal cavity. The tensile member is disposed within the internal cavity and is formed from a third thermoplastic material. A first weld attaches the first barrier sheet, the second barrier sheet, and the tensile member together by melding the first thermoplastic material of the first barrier sheet, the second thermoplastic material of second barrier sheet, and the third thermoplastic material of the tensile member.

Abstract: An orthotic insole with a contoured support surface to conform to the underside of a foot. An arch support is provided by an inflatable bladder located within the insole and having a pump in the heel region of the insole to allow adjustment of the bladder. A valve is provided at the side of the bladder to release air from the bladder.

Abstract: An improved running shoe in which the laces, rather than lacing over the tongue of the shoe, are laced and tied in the rear, over the heel structured and arranged to thereby provide a snug-fit upon a wearer's foot.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear, the upper including a base layer defining a least a portion of the upper and polymer threads stitched to the base layer. The polymer threads may include a core composed of a first material and a coating composed of a second material, where the melting point of the first material is higher than the melting point of the second material. The polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer by the coating of the polymer threads. The polymer threads may include one or more polymer thread sets stitched in pattern(s) on area(s) of an outer surface of the base layer to provide targeted characteristics to area(s) on the upper. In some embodiments, the polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer with heat and/or pressure.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear, the upper including a base layer defining a least a portion of the upper and polymer threads stitched to the base layer. The polymer threads may include a core composed of a first material and a coating composed of a second material, where the melting point of the first material is higher than the melting point of the second material. The polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer by the coating of the polymer threads. The polymer threads may include one or more polymer thread sets stitched in pattern(s) on area(s) of an outer surface of the base layer to provide targeted characteristics to area(s) on the upper. In some embodiments, the polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer with heat and/or pressure.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear, the upper including a base layer defining a least a portion of the upper and polymer threads stitched to the base layer. The polymer threads may include a core composed of a first material and a coating composed of a second material, where the melting point of the first material is higher than the melting point of the second material. The polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer by the coating of the polymer threads. The polymer threads may include one or more polymer thread sets stitched in pattern(s) on area(s) of an outer surface of the base layer to provide targeted characteristics to area(s) on the upper. In some embodiments, the polymer threads may be bonded to the base layer with heat and/or pressure.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper, and a reconfigurable fastening system. The upper is coupled to the sole and includes medial and lateral quarters. Disposed on the medial and lateral quarters are a plurality of eyelets. Each of the eyelets includes a pair of openings disposed in the upper. The plurality of eyelets further includes at least one elongate member threaded through the pair of openings of each eyelet. The elongate member includes a series of first, or unexposed, portions that are disposed on an inner surface of the upper, and a series of second, or exposed, portions that are disposed on the outer surface of the upper. As fastener or lacing may be selectively threaded through an eyelet of the plurality of eyelets, where the fastener may be threaded between the second portion of the elongate member and the outer surface of the upper.

Abstract: A cord lock device is provided, which includes a body having first and second faces, with a cord passage extending through the body between the first and second faces. First and second grip channels are formed in the first face and have respective first ends adjacent to the cord passage and second ends extending away from the cord passage. Each of the grip channels has a pair of grip teeth facing each other on opposite sides of the respective grip channel, ridges of the pairs of grip teeth extending from the first face toward the second face at an angle such that at the first face, the ridges are furthest from the cord passage, while at a point closest to the second face, the ridges are closest to the cord passage.

Abstract: A method for providing pressure feedback is described herein. The method includes receiving, via a processor, pressure sensor data from a plurality of pressure sensors over a period of time. The method also includes receiving, via the processor, movement data from a plurality of sensors over the period of time. The method also further includes sending, via the processor, pressure sensor data and movement data to a data service. The method also includes receiving, via the processor, a feedback from data service.

Abstract: An automatic shoe-lacing machine for securing a shoelace onto a shoe upper includes a jig unit, a robotic arm unit and a control unit. The jig unit permits the shoe upper to be disposed thereon. The robotic arm unit is disposed at the proximity of the jig unit. The robotic arm unit simultaneously holds and moves two tipping members of the shoelace for sequentially passing the tipping members through eyelets formed in the shoe upper. The control unit controls the movement of the robotic arm unit.

Abstract: A tensioning device includes a first slot located on a first end of the tensioning device, the first slot being closed on all four sides. The tensioning device further includes a second slot and a third slot, the third slot located on a second end of the tensioning device, the second end opposite the first end, the second slot located between the first and third slot, the second and the third slot being having an open side on one of four sides and closed on three of four sides. The tensioning device further includes a lever arm, the lever arm located on the second end of the tensioning device.

Abstract: A carabiner gate for a carabiner having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, that can only be opened with the use of a properly located magnet to move a sliding pin and allow rotation of the outer cylinder to open the carabiner.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to a garment or article system having an internal layer and an external layer, the external layer has an inner surface facing the internal layer and an outer surface facing an external environment. Specifically, the garment or article system comprises a first slider mechanism affixed to the internal layer and a second slider mechanism affixed to the external layer. The first slider mechanism affixed to the internal layer is coupled to the second slider mechanism affixed to the external layer so that a pull or a directional force applied to the second slider mechanism is transferred to the first slider mechanism to reversibly transition the first slider mechanism from an open state in a first direction to a closed state in a second direction, and while maintaining the second slider mechanism in a closed state regardless of the direction of the directional force applied.

Abstract: Provided is a jewelry piece that includes an ornament attachment member that is retained at a prescribed position in the longitudinal direction of an elongated body of the jewelry piece. The jewelry piece includes the elongated body that includes a tube formed by a flexible material, multiple magnet pieces that are inserted into the inside of the tube over the entire length of the tube other than both end sections of the tube, and caps that close both ends of the tube, and the ornament attachment member that the elongated body passes through, and that is retained due to the magnetic attraction force exerted by a magnetic substance at a prescribed position in the longitudinal direction of the elongated body. The ornament attachment member is formed by a core body made of a magnetic material, through which the elongated body passes, and by an ornament that is integrally formed with the core body so as to surround the core body.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided having a handle pivotally attached to a flat base, the base and handle having optional weights, the flat base providing resistance when the handle moves the base along a surface.

Abstract: Some umbrellas include a support assembly, canopy assembly, and a toroidal air bladder. The support assembly includes a pump and a handle. The canopy assembly includes a plurality of support ribs attached to the handle, and a sheet attached to each of the support ribs. The toroidal air bladder is coupled to the air pump, and the air bladder disposed about the handle and engages the support ribs.

Abstract: A convertible travel bag includes a first compartment, a second compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment, and a third compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment. The second compartment and the third compartment are rotatable between a backpack mode and a side-carry mode. In the backpack mode, the first compartment is positioned between the second compartment and the third compartment, and in the side-carry mode, the first compartment is longitudinally in line with both the second compartment and the third compartment.

Abstract: Protective systems for a luggage piece may include a deformable body and a cover. The cover may be configured to overlie and to be coupled with the deformable body. The cover may be more rigid than the deformable body. The deformable body may include an interior shape at least partially complementary to a recess formed in an exterior surface of the luggage piece. The deformable body may be joined to the luggage piece when positioned at least partially in the recess. External impacts exerted on the cover may be transmitted across the cover such that the forces associated with such external impacts may be exerted on the deformable body across a larger surface area than a surface area of the cover receiving the external impacts and may be at least partially absorbed by the deformable body.

Abstract: A multi use detachable locking carrying good that may be hidden for security. When assembled the sides of the carrying good are key locking, finger scanner locking and or combination locking pockets that will attach and detach to the bottom base layer, one or more strap will attach to one or more pockets to allow the carrying good to be carried. Further the bottom base layer attaches to any tangible item to allow the pockets to attach and be hidden. All pockets may be used together or separately by attaching accessories, carrying straps, key chain rings or may be carried by hand.

Abstract: A case for a mobile, electronic device, the case having a case body with an outer surface and an inner surface facing the electronic device and at least one separator on the inner surface of the case body to create a space between the electronic device and the case body.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a retractable home button protective cover is disclosed. The home button cover is configured to allow the user to reversibly cover and uncover the home button of the mobile electronic device by moving the home button cover from a fully open position to a fully closed position. When in the closed position, the home button cover physically protects or isolates the home button from user interaction. A child-proof locking mechanism is provided to secure and lock the home button in the closed position. In one implementation, the protective case is configured to have a front portion that includes the retractable home button cover and a back portion to which the front portion is reversibly secured. The front portion is configured to retain the mobile device for insertion into the back portion. Various aspects of the construction and implementation of the protective case and the home button mechanism and its use are disclosed.

Abstract: A bra storage apparatus for the storage, transport, and air-drying of brassieres structured and arranged to be compact, lightweight, and designed to hold six to eight bras in a locking system that will maintain their shape thereby appealing strongly to any woman, both for home-use and use when traveling.