Abstract: A method of altering clothing for a more aesthetic fit comprises the application of the Z-plasty surgical technique to clothing. The fabric is marked at the desired point of realignment with a “Z” pattern. The fabric is then cut along the marked “Z” creating two opposing triangular flaps. The flaps are pulled into their new position, with the angles from the center leg of the “Z” rotating to meet the angles of the upper and lower legs of the “Z.” The flaps are then stitched into place in the new position, completing the alteration and resulting in a more pleasing fit.

Abstract: The reversible detachable and re-adjustable cancer reducing safety headwear for a baseball cap has a semi-rigid outward extending C shaped sun shield and an adjustable balanced three point securing system. The semi-rigid outwardly extending C shape sun shield extends from the back of the baseball hat and the first and second connections are at proximate temples of a wearer, limiting axial movement of said semi-rigid extending C shape sun shield while simultaneously securing the semi-rigid outwardly extending C shape sun shield to the baseball cap. The reversible detachable and re-adjustable cancer reducing safety headwear provides protection for the ears and neck of the wearer and viewable safety area simultaneously while wearing the baseball hat.

Abstract: A helmet cover system includes a helmet cover having connected fasteners to removably fasten the cover to a helmet. The cover may include an elongated bar positioned along a front edge of the cover, wherein the elongated bar is attachable to a front mount connected to the helmet. The elongated bar may be held to the cover by one or more loops of the cover. The cover may leave an accessory mounting portion of the front mount exposed for use.

Abstract: The helmet has a cap, and a turning assembly and a fastening device assembled on the cap. The helmet is formed as an integral whole and has a simplified and compact structure. A camera is mounted to the fastening device and is held by a lower holder and an upper holder of the turning assembly. A locking panel of the fastening device allows the camera to be easily and quickly mounted onto the cap via the fastening device or removed from the fastening device. With a locking member engaging in or disengaging from one of multiple engaging recesses of a corresponding guiding rod of the turning assembly, a position of the camera relative to the cap can be also easily and quickly adjusted.

Abstract: The invention includes a protective headpiece and components thereof and methods for their use. Preferred examples comprise a helmet component, a plurality of piers joining said helmet component to a shoulder pad component and an inner hat component permitting the wearer the ability to move the head from side to side and/or up and down within the helmet component without moving the helmet component. The helmet component may comprise a plurality of fluid-filled floating plates or floats on the inner surface thereof to cushion the head against impact during activities including, for example, football, race car driving, military activities and the like.

Abstract: A helmet (10) comprising: an airbag (1) having an airbag wall surrounding an internal cavity; and one or more tensional reinforcements (2) extending through the internal cavity between different points on the airbag wall.

Abstract: A protective device for use with a helmet, for example a sporting helmet, has a plurality of removable and replaceable resilient deformable sacrificial bubble structures adapted to be installed on a helmet to absorb an impact force when the impact force impacts the bubble structures. The bubble structures can also provide an indication of location and severity of the impact force on the helmet. In one embodiment, a helmet cover for wearing over an outer surface of a helmet has a base layer capable of being fitted over the outer surface of the helmet and a plurality of removeable and replaceable bubble structures contained in the base layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to embroidered material portions for incorporation into an article of footwear, and systems and methods for the manufacture thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to an article of footwear having an upper with a sole structure, the upper including a first upper element including a base layer and a first structural layer including at least one first fiber embroidered onto the exterior surface of the base layer, the at least one first fiber forming a plurality of first elongate structural elements extending over the exterior surface of the base layer to provide discrete localized structural support to the base layer.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a smart shoe for detecting a motion and a method for processing motion data detected by the smart shoe, according to the present invention. According to the present invention, one embodiment of the smart shoe comprises a sensor unit including an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and a pressure sensor which is switched according to step-units and senses the pressure of the smart shoe, and a data processing unit for acquiring and processing motion data of the smart shoe on the basis of the sensing data of the sensor unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sandal construction using side dowels in a rigid sole with the upper sandal portion inserted into slots in the sole and held in place with the dowels.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible, form-fitting, slide-type sandal, which includes a footbed and a strap affixed to the footbed on two sides. The strap comprises an underlay that spans the width of the footbed, as well as lateral and medial overlays with an expansion joint therebetween. The expansion joint between the lateral and medial overlays allows the underlay to flex and provide a better fit for the wearer.

Abstract: A rain boot and uniform footwear with an intelligent temperature-controlling air extractor and water-proofing and air-venting functions, includes: a boot upper layer (10), a middle cushion layer (11) and a boot lower layer (12), wherein a miniature air extractor (13) is provided at a position below an instep of the boot bottom layer (12), a magnetic levitation power switch (14), a temperature sensor (15) and a control main board (16) are also provided in the boot bottom layer (12), the temperature sensor (15) being electrically connected to an input end of the control main board (16) and transmitting a temperature sensing signal of the foot to the control main board (16), and an output end of the control main board (16) being electrically connected to the miniature air extractor (13) via the magnetic levitation power switch (14).

Abstract: A device for shielding toes includes a plurality of cavities located at a top portion of the device. A plurality of insoles located within each the plurality of cavities. A substantially flat platform, the substantially flat platform having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of the substantially flat platform is curved in shape. The substantially flat platform extends a predetermined length from a lower end of each of the plurality of cavities. A padding material, the padding material being disposed inside the plurality of cavities and on the substantially flat platform. The device is configured to protect the toes for pains and aches while wearing footwear. The device for shielding toes may be useful for preventing pain when wearing foot apparel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof, including outsoles, which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil on the outsoles. In particular, the disclosure relates to articles of footwear and components thereof including an outsole with an external hydrogel film having a water uptake capacity at 24 hours greater than 40% by weight. The outsoles can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil on the footwear during wear on unpaved surfaces such as sporting fields. When the outsoles are wetted with water, the outsoles can become more compliant and/or can rapidly uptake and/or expel water, which can prevent soil from adhering to the outsole and/or can assist in shedding soil present on the outsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper includes a base layer and one or more tensile strands. The sole structure includes an auxetic element operable to expand in two orthogonal horizontal directions in response to a tension applied in one of the directions. Each tensile strand has at least one end secured in fixed position relative to a peripheral region of the sole structure.

Abstract: An outsole for an athletic shoe that includes a heel section and a forefoot section. The heel and forefoot sections are on the outer surface of the outsole. The forefoot section includes a tread pattern that provides first and second ground friction forces. The first ground friction force promotes rotation in a first rotational direction about a rotation point of the forefoot section. The second ground friction force restricts rotation in a second rotational direction about the rotation point. The second rotational direction is opposite of the first rotational direction and the second ground friction force is greater than the first ground friction force.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper member provided on the sole, and a smart displaying set for being controlled by a control unit. The smart displaying set includes a display mount which includes an accommodating seat configured from a predetermined flexible and elastic material. The display unit includes a main casing, a display screen, a control circuitry and a wireless transceiver. The display mount is attached on the shoe, while the display unit is detachably received in the accommodating seat and secured in position by at least one peripheral mounting rim of the display mount, so that a user is capable of detachably attaching the display unit on the display mount and select visual content to be displayed by the display screen through controlling the control unit.

Abstract: An interchangeable over-ankle band for the display of an ornamental design on the outside of a lower leg of a wearer. The interchangeable over ankle band including a lower leg cuff having two loose ends, the ends each including fasteners configured to selectively couple the lower leg cuff into a loop surrounding the wearer's lower leg, the lower leg cuff further including an outer surface operating as a substrate for the display of an ornamental design or logo, an interchangeable over-ankle band having a supporting layer coupled to the lower leg cuff with a rigidity greater than that of the lower leg cuff, wherein the bottom edge of the supporting layer is coupled to a ring member, which is in turn coupled with an adjustable-length stirrup strap, enabling the wearer to adjust the stirrup strap to snugly fit her or his footwear outsole.

Abstract: Described is a shoe fastener for use with a shoe having an upper, eyelets in the upper, and laces. The shoe fastener includes a zipper having a zipper clasp and a tape. The tape has a width on each side of the zipper clasp that is sized and shaped to accommodate tape eyelets in the tape on each side of the zipper clasp. Upon inserting the shoe fastener adjacent to the upper of the shoe, and threading the laces through the shoe eyelets and the tape eyelets to secure the fastener to the shoe, the shoe may be fastened and unfastened by operating the zipper clasp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a customizable lapel pin featuring a detachable or swappable face covering for easy customization, all designed to cover a micro communication device for recording and transmitting audio and video. The recording device may be charged by wired connection or wireless inductive charging. Data connection is also by wired micro USB connection or wireless transceiver, which could provide a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular connection.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a hook and loop fastener that not only has excellent engaging properties but is also flexible, generates little ripping noise when the male part and female part are separated, is excellent for sewing to fabric or the like, and is very durable, and a textile product comprising the hook and loop fastener. A hook and loop fastener comprises a fabric A that has a resin layer and a napped fabric B that has a resin layer containing a napped portion and a ground structure portion.

Abstract: This manufacturing method of a molded surface fastener involves a primary molding step for forming a primary molded body and a secondary molding step for compressing a provisional element of the primary molded body while heating the same. A molding apparatus is provided with a mold member comprising multiple penetration holes and multiple concave portions, whereof each penetration hole communicates to at least one concave portion; in the primary molding step, the molding apparatus is used to form a primary molded body comprising a provisional element having a primary stem portion and a pawl portion is formed from the protruded portion by compressing the provisional element. By this means, it is possible to stably manufacture a molded surface fastener that has an engaging element comprising a pawl portion that projects from the outer peripheral edge of an engaging head portion.

Abstract: There is provided a slider for a slide fastener. A pull-tab attachment portion is provided on a slider body portion. A pull-tab is attached on the pull-tab attachment portion. The pull-tab has a handle portion and a connection portion connected to the pull-tab attachment portion. The connection portion includes a shaft portion and a pair of rod portions made of metal and extending from both ends of the shaft portion toward the handle portion. The shaft portion has a core portion made of metal and a resin portion made of resin and covering at least a part of a circumference of the core portion. At least a part of an outer circumferential surface of the resin portion is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the pull-tab attachment portion.

Abstract: A thermal plastic elastomer injection mold comprises: a mold base, formed with a platform having a top surface thereof formed with an arc-shaped surface adhered with a pair of support-tapes of a slide fastener and formed with an elongated arc-shaped ridge having a wedge-shaped tip thereby being able to be stably moved into a gap between the pair of support-tapes and a surface of the arc-shaped ridge is formed with a thermal plastic elastomer injection port connected to at least one extruder; and a thermal plastic elastomer, extruded out from the at least one extruder and passing the thermal plastic elastomer injection port so as to be injected into the gap and slits inside two rows of coupling elements disposed at inner edges of the pair of support-tapes, wherein the slide fastener is formed with a water impervious structure after the thermal plastic elastomer inside the gap is cut.

Abstract: A survival device with lanyard. The survival device comprises a main bracelet body and a cord or strap interwoven or positioned within the main body. The cord or strap interwoven or positioned within the main body may be a separate, independent cord.

Abstract: Jewelry devices and assemblies for adjusting the appearance of jewelry as worn. The assemblies include a clip having first and second shell pieces pivotally coupled together with a hinge disposed within an interior volume defined by the shell pieces. Gripping members defining gripping surfaces are affixed to interior surfaces of the shell pieces and cooperate to hold in place one or more portions of a necklace, bracelet, anklet, and the like. In some examples, a portion of an elongated member of a jewelry article, such as a necklace chain, is couplable to a terminal extending from one of the shell pieces.

Abstract: A non-ablative laser machining method and apparatus for cutting facets of a diamond, using a material machining technique involving filamentation by burst ultrafast laser pulses well suited to mass production. Coupled with 3D modeling and the computerized laser machining system, complex geometric surfaces can be created on the diamond. The facets of the diamond need not be planar in configuration, and may incorporate acute as well as oblique angles. This method minimizes the need for diamond polishing, speeds up production, and realizes great reductions in the quantity of lost material from the cutting process.

Abstract: A suitcase (10) including a front suitcase shell (16) and a rear suitcase shell (18) which are engaged with other and movable relative to each other between an open configuration and a closed configuration, a front cover (20) engaged with the front suitcase shell (16) and movable relative to the front suitcase shell (16), a divider (30) attached to an internal peripheral surface of the front suitcase shell (16) divides an interior space of said suitcase (10) into a first space and a second space, the first space being accessible when the front suitcase shell (16) and the rear suitcase shell (18) are in the open configuration, the second space being accessible when the front cover (20) is in the open position, and the divider (30) is movable relative to the front suitcase shell (16) to vary the size of the first space and the size of the second space.

Abstract: A robotic suitcase is disclosed that can autonomously follow a traveler while providing him or her with additional smart functionalities. The robotic suitcase may be communicatively connected with a mobile user device via a wireless connection so that the robotic suitcase follows the mobile device.

Abstract: An organizable lunchbox system is disclosed herein. The organizable lunchbox system includes an organizable lunchbox comprising three stacked compartments and, a carrying case for the organizable lunchbox. The three stacked compartments of the organizable lunchbox include an upper compartment, a middle compartment and a lower compartment. The middle compartment is in thermal communication with the upper and lower compartments. In a preferred embodiment, the middle compartment is configured to retain an ice-pack to keep the contents of upper and lower compartments at a low temperature. The organizable lunchbox system further features a plurality of compartment dividers configured to partition the upper compartment and the lower compartment. Finally, the organizable lunchbox system includes an organizable lunchbox carrying case that is configured to retain the organizable lunchbox.

Abstract: A tote assembly is provided having a basket and an insert sized to be slideably received within the basket. The insert can be one of a plurality of inserts, each sized to be slideably received within the basket wherein the inserts can have different interior dividers to define compartments for accessories or equipment associated with a particular activity.

Abstract: A frame structure for a softside luggage case is provided. The frame structure may include a bottom pan structure, at least two spinner wheel assemblies coupled with the bottom pan structure, and a rear frame coupled to and extending from a rear portion of the bottom pan structure. The rear frame may extend along at least a portion of a perimeter of a rear panel of the luggage case. The rear frame may include a pair of spaced apart elongate elements connected to and extending from the bottom pan structure. The rear frame may include a cross frame member coupling distal ends of the elongate elements together. The frame structure may not include a front frame structure.

Abstract: An item of luggage including a body of the item of luggage with at least one first and one second portion of the item of luggage. The first and the second portion of the item of luggage are adapted to be pivoted relative to each other such that the body of the item of luggage can be opened or closed, at least one handle which is connected to the second portion of the item of luggage, at least one first and one second frame element, the first frame element is arranged at an edge of the first portion of the item of luggage and the second frame element is arranged at an edge of the second portion of the item of luggage, and at least the first frame element comprises a first recess.

Abstract: A folding lid (3) is provided in a suitcase (1) comprising a suitcase body (2) that is delimited by a back wall (4) and by side walls (5) that adjoin said back wall and are arranged on two opposing narrow and long sides (7, 8) of the suitcase body (2) in each case, which folding lid is formed on at least one side (7, 8) of the suitcase body (2). The lid (3) can be connected to the suitcase body (2) by means of a zip fastener (14). One side wall (5) of the suitcase body (5) comprises a recess (12) in which an overlapping segment (15) of the lid (3) engages such that the overlapping segment (15) forms the side wall (5) of the suitcase body (2) at least in part. The suitcase body (2) may comprise a limiting element (13) in the recess (12), by means of which element luggage contents is prevented from falling out of the suitcase (1).

Abstract: A rollable personal container transport device that includes a platform that is rotatably movable from a closed position adjacent a back side of the device to an open position extending beyond a front of the device to provide a surface for carrying additional items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating the hair including a housing for receiving a cosmetic product refill, a heating element for the hair to be treated, and a device that prevents the reception of the cosmetic product refill in the housing, depending on the temperature of the heating element.

Abstract: An adjustable curling iron is disclosed comprising a handle assembly comprising a proximal end configured to receive a power supply; a distal end; and one or more switches mounted on the surface of the handle; a heating rod comprising a first end and a second end; a cylindrical housing extending from the first end toward the second end; a tip positioned at the second end; and a heating element connected to the power supply and extending within the cylindrical housing along its length; and a coupling assembly configured to engage the distal end of the handle assembly and the first end of the heating rod, and further configured to adjust the position of the heating rod from a first position, wherein a longitudinal axis of the heating rod is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the handle assembly, to a second position, wherein an angle formed between the longitudinal axis of the heating rod and the longitudinal axis of the handle assembly is between 90 degrees and 150 degrees.

Abstract: An epilating device having a frame, a pair of clamping elements with a first clamp and a second clamp mounted in the frame, wherein each clamp has a skin contact surface facing towards the user's skin. The first clamp and the second clamp being inclined with respect to each other in the open position and being parallel to each other in the closed position.

Abstract: A tray is disclosed for securely holding a shaving razor and a shaving cartridge magazine when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing nail polish, the apparatus comprising a first grip member, a second grip member, a first removal support region, a second removal support region, and a biasing portion to couple and bias the first and second grip members towards one another.

Abstract: A method for use with a toenail or fingernail including a nail plate with a distal nail tip and a distal overgrown portion of a cuticle extending onto the nail plate. The method includes removing, with an electric powered rotatory sanding tool, the distal overgrown portion of the cuticle from the nail plate. The nail plate is buffed after removing the distal overgrown portion of the cuticle. The nail plate is cleaned after buffing the nail plate. A layer of an ultraviolet curable gel is applied to the nail plate by using a brush to push the ultraviolet curable gel onto the nail plate. The layer of the ultraviolet curable gel is exposed to an ultraviolet light source for a sufficient amount of time to cure the layer of the ultraviolet curable gel.

Abstract: A method of camouflaging a tonal imperfection comprising the steps of: identifying a skin tone of a user comprising a tonal imperfection; instructing the user to select a pigmented cosmetic composition adapted to camouflage the tonal imperfection based on the user's skin tone; selecting the pigmented cosmetic composition; and selectively targeting and depositing the pigmented cosmetic composition substantially only onto the tonal imperfection; wherein the pigmented cosmetic composition comprises an average composition L* value of about 10 to about 40 units greater than an average skin L* value of the user. The pigmented cosmetic composition can comprise a particular set of L*C*h* values such that when deposited onto tonal imperfections, it can result in natural, flawless looking skin, while still remaining substantially undetectable to the naked eye.

Abstract: A cosmetic pad and a method of manufacturing the same. The cosmetic pad includes a layer of hydroentangled cotton-based fibers that form a coherent, soft and resilient, mildly abrasive, linting-resistant fibrous material body having substantially smooth top and bottom surfaces. During its rotary stamping and cutting from a web, the pad is provided with at least one pressure print in a predetermined location in the material body, the pressure print identically aligned on both the top and bottom surfaces of the material body and defining a compression pattern that extends between the top and bottom surfaces of the material body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cosmetic device and related methods of manufacturing and using a cosmetic device. The device may comprise a porous part formed using a soluble filler and a non-porous part molded to the porous part.

Abstract: A chemical solution supply apparatus (1) includes a container (10) and a chemical solution supply implement (20) that can, in a state of being connected to a mouth portion (14), switch over a state where the container (10) is sealed and a state where a chemical solution in a storage portion (12) is allowed to be supplied to the outside of the container (10). The chemical solution supply implement (20) has a base (30) and a supply body (50). The base (30) has a retaining portion (40), a pressing portion (42), and a restricting portion (34) that restricts displacement of the supply body (50) with coming into contact with the supply body (50) when the supply body (50) is pressed against pressing force of the pressing portion (42). The supply body (50) moves away from the retaining portion (40), thereby forming a supply flow passage, and comes into contact with the retaining portion (40), thereby blocking the supply flow passage.

Abstract: A method for producing a cosmetic puff using a membrane film and a cosmetic puff, the cosmetic puff being produced through the steps of: forming a liquid cosmetic material storage part of which an inner skin has at least one surface thereof made of a membrane film; filling a liquid cosmetic material into the liquid cosmetic storage part; covering the entire outer surface of the inner skin or the inner skin top surface with a porous cushion material; and covering the outer surface of the inner skin or the cushion material with an outer skin. The cosmetic puff allows a liquid cosmetic material to be discharged to the outside of the puff merely by pressure during use, provides the effect of moisturizing and astringing skin, thereby prevents the skin from becoming dry, and, at the same time, has the effect of preventing outside contents or bacteria from penetrating the inside.

Abstract: A case for a cosmetic product includes a tray intended to receive the cosmetic product, an actuating means allowing for the passage of the tray from a rest position to a position of use, and a cover. The tray includes a notched zone able to cooperate with a toothed wheel of the cover in such a way that the passage of the tray from the rest position to the position of use results in the opening of the cover, and, reciprocally, the passage of the tray from the position of use to the rest position results in the closing of the cover.

Abstract: A personal care device for modifying a keratinous surface having a sensor, a treatment element adapted to deposit a personal care composition, a feedback element, and a processor. The feedback element can be activated during deposition of the personal care composition. The personal care device can analyze a keratinous surface, identify keratinous imperfections, and then modify the keratinous imperfection by depositing a personal care composition. The feedback element can be intermittently activated during deposition and can emit a feedback signal that corresponds to the deposition of the personal care composition to alert the user as to how the personal care device is working and/or when the modification process is complete.

Abstract: A hair care organizing apparatus includes a wall tap and an organizer unit attached to the wall tap. The wall tap has a plug that is inserted into a socket of an electrical outlet. The wall tap also has at least one electrical socket that receives a plug of an electrically-powered device. The organizer unit has at least first and second holders for receiving and supporting distinct hair care accessories. The first holder is intended for a hair dryer. In use, the hair dryer is plugged into the at least one electrical socket and inserted into the first holder to support the hair dryer from the organizer unit.

Abstract: Backpacks with cooperatively adjusted hip belt segments and compression strap segments. A backpack includes a pack body, a shoulder strap, and a belt assembly. The pack body includes a back panel and an exterior panel. The belt assembly includes a compression strap segment, a hip belt segment, an adjustment strap, and a releasable fastener. The backpack includes a belt assembly waist loop with a belt assembly waist perimeter. Each adjustment strap is configured to selectively adjust each of the pack volume and the belt assembly waist perimeter. The belt assembly is configured such that, responsive to the user applying a tension force to the adjustment strap, each of a pack volume and the belt assembly waist perimeter decreases by a respective degree that depends upon a ratio of the force required to decrease the pack volume to the force required to decrease the belt assembly waist perimeter.