Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus includes: a bill; a plurality of side panels; a front panel connected to the bill and the side panels, the front panel having an opening extending from an exterior of the front panel to an interior of the front panel; and a flexible display system attached to the interior of the front panel, a portion of the flexible display system being exposed by the opening.

Abstract: A cooling device is disclosed herein. The disclosed cooling device comprises a sensor or thermometer that indicates body temperature and contains an activatable cooler. In some versions, the disclosure discusses an activatable cooler comprising water and an endothermic salt. The device is designed to promote safety and comfort of the user-wearer.

Abstract: A helmet comprising a shell to at least partially protect the head of a user, and a camcorder integrated into the helmet, provided with at least one lens arranged to view at least a part of the environment surrounding the helmet, the camcorder being provided with a recording activation/deactivation switch, wherein the said switch is positioned on the helmet so as to activate the camcorder recording when the helmet is put on by the user.

Abstract: A helmet impact absorption system is provided. The absorption system will include inner and outer layers that sandwich spaced apart viscoelastic polymer elements in an activated engagement, so upon impact to the outer layer the engaged viscoelastic polymer elements become “activated”, compressing and releasing the majority of the impact force through a dispersion of non-threatening heat. Each inner and outer layer may comprise two separable hemispheric portions secured along an interface for providing further impact absorption through enabling convulsive give between the respective two separable hemispheric portions. The inner layers are dimensioned and adapted to accommodate the head of a human wearer.

Abstract: A protective helmet adapted to receive and protect a head of a wearer comprises: an outer shell shaped to protect the head of the wearer, with the outer shell defining a bottom opening and an internal cavity for receiving the head of the wearer; a headband and a suspension positioned within the internal cavity of the outer shell; and a visor rotatable between a retracted position within the outer shell to an extended position in front of a face of the wearer, wherein the visor simultaneously rotates about a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis as it moves between the retracted position and the extended position. The visor can also be readily removed from the protective helmet and easily replaced should it become damaged.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward an article of clothing that includes at least one two-way radio communication module able to emit and receive signals, at least one force sensor placed on the article of clothing and configured to detect a stress applied by a wearer to the force sensor, at least one annunciator configured to emit an annunciating signal, a battery, and a digital processing center configured to drive at least one radio communication module to emit a carrier signal, in response to the detection of at least one sequence of successive stresses on said force sensor. The digital processing center drives the annunciator to emit the annunciating signal following the reception of an external signal by the radio communication module or following the detection of at least one sequence of successive stresses on the force sensor.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole structure, and an upper including a front section and a rear section. The front section is fixed to a forefoot region of the sole structure and partially defines a foot-receiving cavity. The rear section is operatively secured to the sole structure at least partially rearward of the front section, and includes medial and lateral wings. A medial set of magnets includes at least one front medial magnet secured to a medial side of the front section and at least one rear medial magnet secured to the medial wing. A lateral set of magnets includes at least one front lateral magnet secured to a lateral side of the front section and at least one rear lateral magnet secured to the lateral wing. The rear section is movable relative to the front section between an access position and a use position.

Abstract: A fabric structure includes a first layer, a second layer, and a spacing layer that interconnects the first layer and the second layer, wherein, the interconnecting of the first layer, second layer, and third layer forms a plurality of channels.

Abstract: A method of forming an arch member comprising an arch member body and an arch member coupling integral with the body, comprising: providing a substrate comprising a resilient material; and removing a portion of the substrate to form the arch member. The arch member body including a cross-sectional geometry that varies along a length of the body. Also a method of designing an orthodontic appliance comprising: providing a proposed specification of the orthodontic appliance, wherein the orthodontic appliance comprises an arch member comprising an arch member body and an arch member coupling integral with the body, and a set of anchors, providing a first digital image representing a first dental arrangement associated with the orthodontic appliance; deriving a target digital image representing a target dental arrangement; revising the proposed specification of the orthodontic appliance based in part on the target digital image; and forming the orthodontic appliance based on the revised proposed specification.

Abstract: A boot including an outsole, an upper attached to the outsole, where the upper has a vamp portion including a first layer, a second layer, and a layer of plates disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The layer of plates are arranged in one or more rows across the vamp portion. The shape of the layer of plates conforms to a shape of the upper. And in the layer of plates, a first individual row of the one or more rows stretches with respect to a second individual row of the one or more rows. The location of the layer of plates may correspond to a region of the foot within the boot including the metatarsus. The location of another layer of plates may correspond to a region of the leg within the boot including a portion of the tibia.

Abstract: A footwear upper comprises a front section and a rear section. The front section is at least partially forward of the rear section and at least partially defines a foot-receiving cavity. The front section has a medial edge and a lateral edge partially defining a foot entry opening. A zipper system includes a medial slider movable along the medial edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the medial edge, a medial zipper pull engaged with the medial slider, a lateral slider movable along the lateral edge of the front section to zip the rear section to the lateral edge, and a lateral zipper pull engaged with the lateral slider. A tightening system includes a lace-receiving feature on the front section forward of the zipper system, and a lace extending through the lace-receiving feature, through the medial zipper pull, and through the lateral zipper pull.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole coupled to an outsole. The midsole comprises a plurality of sipes on a first side and a plurality of sipes on a second side opposite the first side. The sipes partition portions of the midsole body into impact attenuation cells on the first and second sides of the midsole. The second side of the midsole further comprises a plurality of grooves and a plurality of protruding members separated by the grooves. The protruding members extend from a midsole body towards the outsole when the midsole is coupled to the outsole, spacing the midsole body apart from the outsole. When coupled together, the midsole and the outsole form voids at the grooves. The grooves, protruding members, and sipes provide increased flexibility to the midsole even when the midsole is coupled to the outsole.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate including a midfoot region and at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region. The sole plate has an undulating profile at a transverse cross-section of the sole plate. The undulating profile includes multiple waves each having a crest and a trough. The sole plate has ridges corresponding with the crest and the trough of each wave and extending longitudinally throughout the midfoot region and the at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region.

Abstract: A material that includes at least one layer made of an auxetic structure and articles of footwear having soles comprising the materials. When the material is under tension, it expands in both the direction under tension and in the direction orthogonal to the direction under tension. The articles of footwear have soles that have at least one layer made of a material that has a pattern of apertures to provide the auxetic structure. The apertures are surrounded by sole portions that can rotate or pivot to change the size of the apertures. An outer covering can be mated with an outsole structure formed by the auxetic structure. The outer covering includes features that mate with the apertures in the outsole structure. The outer covering is elastic and can stretch to accommodate expansion of the auxetic structure.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear can include auxetic openings and sipes. The auxetic openings and sipes may be applied in a regional manner to achieve different characteristics for the sole structure in the different regions.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure with an auxetic structure and a filler. The auxetic structure includes an aperture. The filler is received in the aperture. The auxetic structure is configured to deform auxetically. The sole structure is configured to deform between a neutral position and a deformed position. The aperture is configured to deform as the sole structure deforms between the neutral and deformed positions. The auxetic structure includes a first material and the filler includes a second material. The second material is softer than the first material.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear can include provisions for providing auxetic behavior in the sole structure. The sole structure can comprise multiple layers that may each have different types of auxetic material. The outsole can include at least one auxetic portion joined to one non-auxetic portion. Similarly, the midsole can include at least one auxetic portion joined to one non-auxetic portion. Apertures formed in the auxetic portions of the outsole can extend through at least part of the midsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure with an auxetic structure. The auxetic structure includes an aperture. The sole structure also includes an aggregate that is received in the aperture. The auxetic structure is resiliently deformable between a neutral position and a deformed position. The auxetic structure can move auxetically between the neutral position and the deformed position. The aperture deforms as the auxetic structure moves between the neutral position and the deformed position. The aggregate includes a plurality of particles that support the foot as the auxetic structure deforms between the neutral position and the deformed position.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a sole structure including an auxetic sole assembly are described. The auxetic sole assembly includes an auxetic layer and a base layer. The auxetic layer is made of an auxetic material and includes a plurality of apertures. Portions of the base layer are disposed within the apertures of the auxetic layer. Upon the application of force, portions of the base layer extend upwards through the apertures of the auxetic layer to form a plurality of protuberances. The plurality of protuberances can be used for proprioception.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a first cushioning layer, a second cushioning layer, and a third cushioning layer. The first cushioning layer has a central portion, and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. The first cushioning layer, the second cushioning layer, and the third cushioning layer are stacked with the second cushioning layer directly overlying the peripheral portion of the first cushioning layer, and the third cushioning layer overlying the second cushioning layer and directly overlying the central portion of the first cushioning layer. The first cushioning layer has a domed lower surface extending away from the second cushioning layer and the third cushioning layer and substantially centered under the central portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an adaptive support system includes a plurality of support members. Each support member includes an outer chamber and an inner chamber, the inner chamber being filled with a magnetorheological fluid. An electromagnet is disposed adjacent to the inner chamber and can be used to vary the viscosity of the magnetorheological fluid.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole system with a plurality of cushioning units, each having multiple cushioning layers configured to work together as a system to absorb a compressive load, such as a dynamic compressive load due to impact with the ground, in stages of progressive cushioning according to the relative stiffness values of the layers. Various midsole systems disclosed include isolated cushioning units, linked cushioning units, sole layers having stanchions interfacing with the midsole system, midsole systems with sole layers having keyed and unkeyed portions overlying a bladder, and midsole systems with vertically-stacked cushioning units disposed in inverted relationship to one another.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole having four stacked polymeric sheets bonded to one another to define a first cushioning layer, a second cushioning layer, and a third cushioning layer. Each cushioning layer comprises a sealed chamber retaining gas in isolation from each other sealed chamber. Bonds between adjacent ones of the sheets are arranged such that the third cushioning layer is stacked directly above the first cushioning layer with the second cushioning layer bordering both the first cushioning layer and the third cushioning layer, and the sealed chamber of the second cushioning layer includes a plurality of elongated segments each extending lengthwise across a longitudinal midline of the midsole at a respective acute angle to the longitudinal midline.

Abstract: An article of footwear has a midsole assembly that includes a fluid-filled bladder element having a substantially arc-shaped heel portion and having a lateral arm portion and a medial arm portion spaced from the lateral arm portion. Each of the arm portions extend from the heel portion. The bladder element is configured to be positioned with the heel portion in the heel region of midsole assembly, and the arm portions extending from the heel region to a forefoot region along a peripheral region. A method of manufacturing and a mold assembly for such an article of footwear are provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that comprises a sole structure having a bladder element that includes multiple cushioning components. Each cushioning component includes an enclosed fluid-filled cavity. The cushioning components may include a first cushioning component and a second cushioning component. The first cushioning component has a single central opening extending completely therethrough, and a continuous fluid-filled cavity surrounding the central opening. The second cushioning component has multiple connecting features positioned inward of an outer periphery of the second cushioning component. The connecting features connect a first side of the second cushioning component to a second side of the second cushioning component opposite the first side. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear with such cushioning components is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to heeled footwear such as a shoe or boot comprising a sole assembly and a heel part. The heel part comprises an insert formed in a first material. The insert comprises a core body delimited by an upper surface, a lower bottom surface, and an outer surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces. At least a part of the outer surface is encased in a second material different from the first material. The outer material forms an outer contour layer of the heel part, and the sole assembly comprises an outsole formed in the second material, said second material being softer than the first material. The outsole and the outer contour layer are designed to be formed in one piece providing an outer sole unit being one component.

Abstract: A convertible shoe may include a sole and a plurality of interchangeable heel portions, each selectively attachable to the sole. The heel portions may each include a mounting surface configured to interface with a heel receiver of the sole. The heel receiver may include a fixed hook and a movable hook, with the movable hook being operable by an actuator coupled to a bottom surface of the sole.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises a sole structure, and an upper. The upper includes a front section and a rear section, both secured to the sole structure. The front section is fixed to the sole structure at least partially forward of the rear section and includes a medial portion and a lateral portion that together define a foot-receiving cavity over the sole structure, and a foot entry opening of the foot-receiving cavity. A zipper is secured to the medial portion and to the lateral portion. The zipper includes a slider movable between a zipped position and an unzipped position forward of the zipped position. An anchor is secured to one of the front section or the sole structure forward of the zipped position of the slider, and a cord is engaged with the zipper and with the rear section of the upper, and routed through the anchor.

Abstract: A strap connector of a body fitting device generally includes a connector body, which includes a first movement space and a second movement space that is separated from the first movement space; a first movable block, which is slidably mounted to the connector body and is received in the first movement space and is reciprocally slidable upon being acted upon by an external force; a second movable block, which is slidably mounted to the connector body and is received in the second movement space and is reciprocally slidable upon being acted upon by an external force; and an elastic assembly, which is in contact engagement with and positioned between the connector body and the second movable block to provide an elastic cushioning force to the second movable block.

Abstract: A device to perform multiple uses with textiles in everyday apparel and commercial textile uses. It is a decorative piece or labeling device for apparel or textiles, a temporary and adjustable fastener for holding onto a single or holding together multiple pieces of material, as well as a temporary alteration tool that can provide a tailored effect. It is an object of my invention to be used as a fastener temporarily engaging and holding sections of material, such as a single layer attaching itself onto the material just like a piece of jewelry on a blouse or holding together overlapped layers on material like on a jacket or scarf, without piercing the material, which can be adjusted or removed at any time easily. Component 2 of the fastener is a matching base providing a contact surface and protruding connection for a matching piece, component 1 that is pressed into place that gently but firmly connects to hold material together.

Abstract: Given the need to save time in are everyday existence, the “Fabric Lock” two piece interlocking system, allows the user the advantage of time saving, by continually finding and holding proper placement of bedding/fabrics/materials, allowing for quick placement and adjustments of same. This is accomplished with relative ease, and without special tooling or devices to complete fabric locking.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an adjustable shank adapted for resizing jewelry. A ring according to one embodiment includes a head adapted to receive a stone; a shank including a first shank arm and a second shank arm, and the first shank arm includes a first ratchet member and the second shank arm includes a second ratchet member; and a plurality of joints, including a first joint coupling the first shank arm in movable engagement with the head, and a second joint coupling the second shank arm in movable engagement with the head. In accordance with an embodiment, the first shank arm and the second shank arm remain coupled while being repositioned relative to each other to at least one of expand or contract a size of the shank.

Abstract: A linking element for a modular jewel includes a single and continuous body showing at least one first portion, at least one second portion and at least one third portion, wherein at least one section of the at least one first portion is in close proximity to at least one portion of the at least one second portion, the at least one first portion, the at least one second portion and the at least one third portion delimiting between them at least one first through-opening through the body, wherein the at least one first portion and the at least one second portion are separated from each other by the at least one split selectively expandable/shrinkable to delimit/occlude an access passage to the at least one through-opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a component style automatic wobble jewelry apparatus, accessory and implementation method thereof, the apparatus comprises a subpart with gemstone inlaid, and a body, having a space accommodating the subpart; where two opposite connection holes are arranged, two adapted connection shafts are arranged in the subpart, wherein the connection hole is formed by a ring component, which has a ring portion forming the connection hole and a connected mounting post portion, applied to inserting into an assembly hole in the body accordingly. Due to adopting a method of arranging the subpart in the ring portion in the jewelry apparatus, and matching the mounting post portion arranged in the ring component and the assembly hole in the body, it is possible to lower assembly difficulty and process requirement, thus facilitates the processing and assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic wobble jewelry apparatus and setting method thereof, due to arranging two connection grooves in two sides of the body, to placing the connection shaft, where a barrier sidewall is arranged opposite to the connection shaft, to limiting the subpart a wobble range between left and right, and avoid effectively unnecessary wobbles, before avoiding any abrasions caused by the wobbles between them, after a long-term usage, the connection shaft will not get stuck in the connection groove, thus lose the ability of wobbling, instead it may keep the effect of wobbling for a long time, so as to ensure a long-term brilliance effect and extend the service life. The present invention further comprises a cover plate for closing the connection groove and visually making the diamond look larger and more brilliant.

Abstract: A multi-functional activity management system for elderly utilizes prior art walking sticks to manage big data related to activity of elderly persons. In addition, new improvements have been made upon prior art walking sticks. By incorporating umbrella function into the walking stick, the stem portion becomes narrower and shorter, thereby making it easy to be inserted into the thin walking stick.

Abstract: A magnetic umbrella holder includes a base and a magnet. The base is configured to hold an umbrella. The magnet is positioned at the bottom of the base. The magnet is configured to hold the base perpendicular to a magnetic surface. The base includes a hollow interior, a closed end, and an open end. The hollow interior is configured to hold a handle of the umbrella. The closed end houses the magnet. The open end is configured for allowing the handle of the umbrella to be inserted inside the hollow interior. Wherein, the magnetic umbrella holder is configured for positioning an umbrella perpendicular on the magnetic surface.

Abstract: A card holder is provided. The card holder comprises a first housing and a second housing conjoined to form a casing for stacking one or more cards. The first housing comprises an ejector assembly comprising a sliding member, a spring, and a stair assembly. The sliding member comprises a force applying region adapted to receive an external force for causing a sliding movement of the sliding member within the first housing. The sliding member further comprises a shaft. An end of the spring is wounded on the shaft and another end of the spring is stacked against a wall of the first housing. The stair assembly is adapted to be moveably connected to the sliding member. In response to the sliding movement, the stair assembly rotates along an axis in an anticlockwise direction to cause partial ejection of the one or more cards out of the casing in a tiered arrangement.

Abstract: A hair braiding kit. The hair braiding kit includes a base mat and at least a first hair attachment. The base mat includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an outer edge. The first hair attachment includes a first support protruding from the upper surface of the base mat. The first hair attachment further includes a plurality of strands each having a first end, a second end and a unique identifier. The first end of each of the strands is attached to the first support.

Abstract: A flat iron case system for protecting a flat iron from breaking includes a pair of flat irons that are hingedly coupled together and the flat irons are selectively compressed on hair. A pair of shells is provided and each of the shells is coupled to an associated one of the flat irons. Each of the shells is comprised of a rigid material to inhibit the flat irons from breaking when the flat irons are dropped.

Abstract: A hairdryer including: a handle; a body comprising a duct extending within the body; a fluid flow path extending through the duct from a fluid inlet through which a fluid flow enters the hairdryer to a fluid outlet for emitting the fluid flow from a front end of the body; a primary fluid flow path extending at least partially through the body from a primary fluid inlet through which a primary fluid flow enters the hairdryer to an annular primary fluid outlet at a front end of the body; a fan unit for drawing the primary fluid flow through the primary fluid inlet; and an attachment for adjusting at least one parameter of fluid emitted from the hairdryer, the attachment being attachable to the hairdryer so that the attachment protrudes from the front end of the body, wherein the attachment is configured to inhibit the generation of the fluid flow.

Abstract: An electric nail filing device includes a cylindrical body having a battery holder attached inside in the body, a cover attached to an open end of the cylindrical body, an on/off switch attached on the cover or the cylindrical body, an electric motor having a metallic rotary filing wheel, and a safety guard cap attached and covering the wheel, shaped like a rectangular prism, a pentagonal prism, a hexagonal prism, or a multiplane prism having multiple planes and a tubular cylindrical housing inner space which has enough space to cover the wheel, in which the safety guard cap has multiple slots on the planes, and an adjustable guard tab attached at closed end of the safety guard cap. Optionally the safety guard cap is covered by a nail debris collector which is shaped like a half-dome covering all other planes of the safety guard cap except one plane.

Abstract: Provided is an electric grinder. The grinder includes a swing motor and a grinding head driven by the swing motor. The swing motor further includes a U-shaped yoke, four permanent magnets and a swing arm. Alternating magnetic poles can be generated at end faces of the two legs under control of a control circuit. The four permanent magnets are sequentially distributed on the same circumference of a circle having the fulcrum as a center. The control circuit generates alternating pulses with adjustable pulse widths, which change the moving direction of the permanent magnets alternately, so that the permanent magnets move back and forth. The swing arm drives the grinding head to reciprocate at a high speed with small swinging amplitude, thereby cleaning the body surface (skin, nails or the like) of living bodies including human beings and animals.

Abstract: A mist pump of a cosmetic container according to the present invention includes: a cap housing configured to be able to atomize contents by compressing external air introduced together with the contents in a cosmetic container and then discharging the contents in a whirlwind form by means of the compressed air; a piston housing; a compressing chamber formed between the cap housing and the piston housing; a piston formed to eject the compressed air and the contents while ascending; an opening and closing part that is formed between an inner surface of the piston housing and an outer surface of the piston, and through which the contents and the compressed air are ejected when the piston descends, and the external air is introduced into the compressing chamber when the piston ascends; and a pressurizing cap coupled to include an atomizing part that atomizes the contents by discharging the contents together with the compressed air in the whirlwind form through a nozzle passage formed in an upper end of the piston

Abstract: A makeup applicator has a non-foam polymer pad and a sponge attached to the non-foam polymer pad. A dye or particulate can be disposed in the non-foam polymer pad. An adhesive can be disposed between the non-foam polymer pad and sponge. A text or picture can be printed on a surface of the sponge that the non-foam polymer pad is attached to. The sponge can include an open-cell polymeric foam.

Abstract: A lipstick case system is presented that helps to keep two paired makeups together. As one example, a lipstick case is presented having a cover, a base, and a pencil. A holder is positioned in an exterior surface of the cover. The holder is sized and shaped to receive a pencil, such as a lip liner pencil or eyeliner pencil or brush, therein. The holder includes lips that extend past a centerline or maximum diameter of the pencil. A pencil is inserted into the holder by providing sufficient force to deflect the opposing lips thereby allowing the pencil to reside within the rectangular holder while being frictionally held therein. The pencil is similarly removed by providing sufficient force to overcome this frictional engagement thereby allowing the pencil to be removed from the holder.

Abstract: A portable cosmetic case is disclosed herein. The portable cosmetic case includes a housing, at least one flap portion, a securing means and a plurality of fold-out holders. The portable cosmetic case is useful for providing an organized system of storing cosmetics, and for providing a cosmetic case which is easily insert-able into a purse.

Abstract: Embodiments of universal adapter system including a receiver component having base portion configured to be coupled to a base belt worn by an individual and a locking mechanism which is operative to be engaged to a mounting bar of an adapter component that is secured to a dynamic load carriage apparatus, wherein the mounting bar is capable of a sliding action that compensates for a shift in load that is associated with the individual are disclosed. In operation, the receiver component may be engaged and disengaged from the adapter component while being worn by the individual using a single-handed operation.

Abstract: A framed rucksack that has multiple independent load bases/levels intended to minimise unwanted forces upon the human body and have it work with the human body rather than against it. This design consists of a conventional rucksack with frame, a waist/hipbelt securing point and shoulder straps for stability. The rucksack has multiple independent load suspension bases/levels at various height levels on the rear of the frame, these bases/levels are not dependent on each of the other separate load bases/levels, allowing the load to be divided into different portions/sizes. These different bases/levels counterbalance and counteract each other and are utilised to the advantage of the body.