Abstract: A head and neck support and protection device, which has an arm that is pivotably mounted, at its first end, to a support. At its second end, the arm has slidably-mounted element connected to a helmet clip for engaging a helmet pin. The device further includes a resistance block for transfering energy into a chassis when the arm hits the resistance block. The slidably-mounted element slides out of the arm, in a controlled manner, when conditions indicating a crash have been met. A protective pin is positioned in the arm and in the slidably-mounted element and configured to be cut by a force acting on the slidably-mounted element during a crash.

Abstract: A device for fixing to a helmet is described. The helmet includes a shell portion configured to receive a user's head, and the device includes a leaf spring for coupling to the shell portion and configured to dissipate impact forces. A helmet including such device is further described.

Abstract: An improved design for a helmet to reduce injuries caused by helmet-to-helmet collisions. Certain embodiments include novel quick release features that permit the detachment of a facemask from a helmet in 30 seconds or less so as to attend to an injured player in a rapid fashion. Other aspects relate to impact energy absorbing constructions employing an inner layer, an outer layer spaced apart from the inner padding layer, at least one layer that includes an array of polygonal structures, and at least one layer having a shock-absorbing elastomer, a visco-elastic polymer, an impact dispersing gel, or shape memory material. Still other embodiments include a wireless device with a sensor module coupled to the football helmet generating sensor data in response to an impact to the football helmet.

Abstract: A visor removably attached to a helmet includes a brim, a first wing extending from the brim, a first prong from the first wing engaging with the first side vent. A second wing opposite the first wing extends from the brim, a second prong from the second wing engaging with the second side vent. A distance between the first prong and the second prong is smaller than a distance between the first front wall of the first side vent and the second front wall of the second side vent, the first prong and the second prong respectively engaged with the first side vent and the second side vent through tension in the visor resulting from expansion of a wingspan between the first wing and the second wing.

Abstract: A neckliner for a helmet incorporates a C-shaped body for fitting in the helmet around the back and sides of a neck of a wearer. The C-shaped body has a first end and a second end, a speaker for relaying sound to an ear of the wearer, a releasable fastener for releasably attaching the neckliner to the helmet, a first support portion and a second support portion. Each support portion has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the first support portion is attached to the first end of the C-shaped body. The proximal end of the second support portion is attached to the second end of the C-shaped body. The speaker is situated in a first corner formed between the first end of the C-shaped body and the first support portion for placement proximal to a first ear of the wearer in use.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a protective helmet, in particular a bicycle helmet, that has a shock-absorbing helmet body having a concave inner side and a convex outer side and that has an outer shell arranged at the outer side of the helmet body. The method includes the steps: placing the outer shell into a mold; and filling a casting material into the mold at at least one filling point to form the helmet body. The casting material connects to an inner side of the outer shell. The filling point for the casting material is provided at the outer side of the formed helmet body, with the outer shell having an opening in the region of the filling point.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a side portion that has a first material composition at an exterior surface of the side portion. The exterior surface has a first coefficient of friction. The sole structure has a second material composition at an exterior surface of the sole structure that underlies the side portion of the upper. The exterior surface of the sole structure has a second coefficient of friction. The first coefficient of friction is substantially equal to the second coefficient of friction.

Abstract: Overshoes and methods for manufacturing at least a portion of overshoes are provided. In some examples, provided is an overshoe including a sole and an upper having a water-shedding texture. A portion of a perimeter of the water-shedding texture can be located immediately adjacent to the sole. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the overshoe can be formed of at least semi-transparent plastic to enable a viewer to see footwear inside the overshoe. In some examples, the overshoe can have a gusset to enhance water-resistance of the overshoe. In another example, the overshoe can have a reflective portion to enhance visibility in low-light conditions.

Abstract: A shoe has an upper (2a, 2b) that is provided on a midsole (1) to form an internal space for accommodating a toe between the midsole (1) and the upper (2a, 2b). The upper includes an upper body 2a fixed to 1, a movable toe portion 2b that can be connected to an end portion of a toe side of the upper body 2a and is freely rotatable around the end portion so as to approach the upper body 2a, and a pair of fixtures (3a to 5a, 3b to 5b) provided on outer surfaces of the upper body 2a and the movable toe portion 2b, wherein the inner space can be opened outside the shoe at the toe side by rotating the movable toe portion 2b, and the internal space can be kept opened at the toe side by fixing the rotated movable toe portion 2b on the outer surface of the upper body 2a by the fixtures (3a-5a, 3b-5b).

Abstract: A water footwear adapted for wear on the foot of a user having a fin. The fin is slidable between a deployed position where the fin projects forward from the toe of the water footwear to a retracted position where the distal end of the fin is moved inline or immediately adjacent the toe of the water footwear. With the fin in the retracted position the user may easily walk in a normal fashion. With the fin moved to the deployed position it provides an aid for swimming.

Abstract: A semi-rigid plate configured for placement inside a footwear such as a sandal, extending throughout a sole of the sandal, wherein the semi-rigid plate forms a plurality of holes for receiving a plurality of spike receptacles for securing a plurality of golf spikes.

Abstract: The sock system works with Mid-cut Collar Straps replacing laces for quick lockdown. The invention has 3 lockdown systems, the two Mid-cut Collar Straps, layer of Grip Skin through the upper, inside neoprene-like support system or cables, to ensure firm tight fit and eliminate over stretching. Free-Lace Frontier with Grip Skins to supply more contact and grip. Mud Armors on the upper and Grass Creeper Sole 2in1 working together to eliminate mud stick. The grass Creeper Sole 2in1 has two materials with stud patterns splitting them, one material prevents mud stick from wet ground while the other material adapts to normal ground. This function eliminates the use for metal studs which can be dangerous, and provides the ability to use same cleats in different weather conditions. The Sole Boosts run in between the studs supporting the non-mud stick soleplate materials creating energy on different grounds to improve athlete agility.

Abstract: In one example, a ski boot dynamic support strap includes a band configured to be connected to a ski boot, and a restraint element configured to be connected to the band. The restraint element includes a wall having an upper edge, and a lip that is connected to the upper edge of the wall and extends away from the wall. The lip and the wall collectively form an engagement portion that includes an undercut area, and the engagement portion is sized and configured to accommodate a portion of an upper edge of a tongue of a ski boot liner in the undercut area.

Abstract: A shoe insert device relieves pressure on a heel when a shoe is worn. The device includes a panel configured to be positioned in a shoe. A heel alignment pad is U-shaped. The heel alignment pad is positioned on and extends upwardly from an upper surface of the panel wherein the heel alignment pad is configured to extend around and support a heel of the foot positioned in the shoe.

Abstract: A method for forming a plate includes attaching a first strand portion to a flexible substrate to form a first layer on the substrate and positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer in a plurality of discrete regions on the substrate. The method also includes positioning a plurality of traction elements into corresponding cavities formed into a first mold surface and positioning the substrate on the first mold surface to change a shape of the substrate. At least one of heat and pressure is applied to the first strand portion, the second strand portion, the substrate, and the traction elements to conform the substrate to the shape of the first mold surface and form the traction elements into the substrate at each of the discrete regions. The method also includes incorporating the substrate into an article of footwear.

Abstract: A sole structure may include chambers and a transfer channel containing an electrorheological fluid. Electrodes may be positioned to create, in response to a voltage across the electrodes, an electrical field in at least a portion of the electrorheological fluid in the transfer channel. The sole structure may further include a controller including a processor and memory. At least one of the processor and memory may store instructions executable by the processor to perform operations that include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-inhibiting levels at which flow of the electrorheological fluid the through the transfer channel is blocked, and that further include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-enabling levels permitting flow of the electrorheological fluid through the transfer channel.

Abstract: A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a lower surface, and a reactive element disposed on the lower surface of the sole. The reactive element has an exposed surface, and the reactive element is configured to transition the exposed surface between a first state and a second state in response to a compression force applied to the reactive element by an external ground surface in a user activity, to prevent accumulation of ground surface material, such as mud, dirt, clay, sand, slush, etc., compacting on the sole of the article of footwear in the user activity. The reactive element may include an elastomeric dome shaped popper that compresses flat in response to a compression force and then pops back to a non-compressed state in response to release of the compression force.

Abstract: A sole structure may include chambers and a transfer channel containing an electrorheological fluid. Electrodes may be positioned to create, in response to a voltage across the electrodes, an electrical field in at least a portion of the electrorheological fluid in the transfer channel. The sole structure may further include a controller including a processor and memory. At least one of the processor and memory may store instructions executable by the processor to perform operations that include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-inhibiting levels at which flow of the electrorheological fluid the through the transfer channel is blocked, and that further include maintaining the voltage across the electrodes at one or more flow-enabling levels permitting flow of the electrorheological fluid through the transfer channel.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe that includes a sole that: (i) has a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use, and (ii) is comprised of both a base material forming a main structure and individual leather particles attached to the base material on the bottom surface of the sole. The individual leather particles may have a median size within a range of 0.3 to 4.0 millimeters (mm). In addition, or instead, individual second particles made of a material other than leather also are attached to the base material on the bottom surface of the sole.

Abstract: The present invention disclosures microwave molded articles, including molded articles having portions with different hardness; molded articles having sharp flanges; molded articles having portions with different colors; molded articles with designed pattern; molded articles made of plastic particles with hollow tubes; molded articles made of plastic and rubber particles composition; molded articles made of plastic particles in combination of pre-molded rubber blocks; a molded article made of plastic particles in combination of textile; and a molded article made of non-spherical type plastic particles. The manufacturing methods for the above molded articles are also provided.

Abstract: A shoe training aid. The shoe training aid includes a first band and a second band each having an elongated body with a first portion opposite a second portion. The first portion includes a first magnet and the second portion includes a second magnet. The first band is configured to secure to a right shoe so that the first portion is disposed on an inner side of the right shoe and the second portion is disposed on an outer side of the right shoe. The second band is configured to secure to a left shoe so that the first portion is disposed on an inner side of the left shoe and the second portion is disposed on an outer side of the left shoe.

Abstract: A shoe charm system includes a shoe having laces to tighten the shoe around a foot; a charm, having a body; a decorative item attached to a top surface of the body; and a clip attached to a bottom surface of the body; the clip is to secure the charm to the laces of the shoe.

Abstract: A weight for attachment to a piece of footwear includes a first weighted member having a plurality of holes arranged along a length of the weighted member and extending between a first face of the weighted member and a second face of the weighted member. A channel extends between a perimeter of one of the plurality of holes and a perimeter of the weighted member.

Abstract: A damage resistant shoelace may include a lace and a treatment composition applied to at least a portion of the lace. The treatment composition may include a superglue adhesive, an adhesive, and a sealant, such as a liquid rubber sealant coating in aerosol form.

Abstract: An illuminated belt buckle (1) for a seat belt device of a motor vehicle, having a housing (2), a push button (3) displaceable in the housing (2), an insertion slot (4) bounded by an edge section (21) of the housing (2). A light source (10) and the at least one light emission surface (12, 13, 38, 39) are connected via at least one optical waveguide (11), and wherein a deflecting element (14, 15, 16) is arranged or formed on at least one boundary surface (7) of the optical waveguide (11) and/or on at least one boundary surface (8, 9) of the light emission surface (12, 13, 38, 39). The deflecting element having a geometry that differs from the rest of the boundary surface (7, 8, 9).

Abstract: A strap-retaining system includes a first strap-retaining connector including a first strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a first strap, and a first connector coupling portion. A second strap retaining connector includes a second strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a second strap, and a second connector coupling portion that removably couples to the first connector coupling portion.

Abstract: There is provided a hook-and-loop fastener manufacturing method. Injection molding is performed to form a molded product in which a pillar group and a base plate having a surface from which the pillar group protrudes are integrated into a unified body. A tip part of the pillar group is cut to form a cut product in which a small pillar group shorter than the pillar group and the base plate are integrated into a unified body. A tip part of the small pillar group is melted to form pillar body portions which are non-melted portions and engaging portions which are melted portions and thicker than the pillar body portions from small pillars. The engaging portions are cooled to determine shapes of a plurality of engaging elements including the pillar body portions and the engaging portions.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a first tape portion and a first fastening portion joined thereto, the first fastening portion defining a first side surface and a second side surface opposite thereto, the first fastening portion including a plurality of fastening elements extending from the first side surface, the plurality of fastening elements arranged lengthwise along a lengthwise direction of the fastening device, each adjacent pair of fastening elements offset by a pitch distance and defining a fastening gap therebetween, each of the plurality of fastening elements including an engagement portion extending in a direction parallel to the lengthwise direction, each of the plurality of fastening elements being asymmetric about a protrusional centerline of the fastening element, the fastening device being a first fastening device configured to be joined to a second fastening device comprising a second fastening portion having the same geometry as the first fastening portion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a slider with an reboundable pull-tab, comprising a slider base, a pull-tab, a connecting shaft and spring; the slider base has a connecting shaft through-hole for mounting the connecting shaft, which fixes the pull-tab and spring onto the slider base; one end of the spring inserts into the slider, and the other end inserts into the spring base; when the pull-tab is pulled, the spring will subject to torsional deformation; when the pull-tab is let go, the pull-tab will revert to the normal state under the impetus of the spring, then the slider is automatically locked, thus preventing unexpectedly sliding; There is also a locking part in the pull-tab, so that it is free from not being able to rebound due to over-rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for operably mounting a slider onto a recloseable plastic zipper closure includes a rotor having at least one slider-engaging shoulder; an insertion wedge adjacent to the rotor and sized to slidably accommodate the slider for mounting onto a zipper closure; and a zipper guide member adjacent to the rotor and adjacent to the insertion wedge for guiding and holding a zipper closure while the slider is mounted thereon. The insertion wedge will have a leading edge and a trailing edge and increase in thickness from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The apparatus can be vertically oriented or horizontally oriented.

Abstract: Provided are devices that can comprise a rotatable image wheel. The rotatable image wheel can comprise a plurality of image panels arranged radially around a central axis and radially offset relative to the central axis. The rotatable image wheel can also be rotatable about the central axis. The device can further comprise a face plate disposed coaxially with the rotatable image wheel and arranged to cover a portion of the rotatable image wheel. The face plate can describe an aperture radially offset with respect to the central axis. The device also comprises an actuator mechanically coupled to the rotatable image wheel and configured for causing rotation of the rotatable image wheel about the central axis relative to the face plate.

Abstract: A connectable earring back element, comprising: a retainer element, said retainer element having a through hole the diameter of which is sized to receive an earring post; and a body, said body having means for connecting one connectable earring back element to another connectable earring back element. In one embodiment, each connecting earring back element includes a magnet or the body is made of a magnetic material such that the connectable earring back elements may be connected through magnetic forces. In some instances, a display panel may be included in an earring set to display the earrings, where the display panel may be decorative and may include magnets or be made of a magnetic material for affixing of the connecting earring back elements thereto.

Abstract: A scar covering jewelry device. The scar covering jewelry device includes a pendant having a front side, a rear side, a first end, and a second end. An ornament is disposed on the front side of the pendant. A chain includes a second end and an opposing first end, wherein the first end of the chain is secured to the first end of the pendant and the second end of the chain secured to the second end of the pendant. A removable adhesive is disposed on the rear side of the pendant. The removable adhesive is configured to adhere to a bandage or directly to the wearer's skin, such that the pendant may be utilized to obscure a scar, injury, or other area of the skin the wearer wishes to cover. The removable adhesive allows the device to be removed without leaving a residue behind.

Abstract: A process for making a jewelry article, in particular a bracelet, which first includes a step of arranging an elongated support (6). A step of forming an ornamental wire (5) comprising an internal core (3) made of a non-precious material and an external strip wound in a precious material is then carried out. Such an ornamental wire is then wound around the elongated support (6) to form a cord of ornamental wires made of a precious material. Such a cord is then emptied of the internal cores of the ornamental wires and of the elongated support following a first and a second removal step. It is then cut in several points to form sections which will become the finished product.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electrical light-up umbrella. Embodiments of the invention are directed to an umbrella comprising a dome light, means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge, a mobile device holder, and a flashlight.

Abstract: A display device for a walker is disclosed which has a panel having a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side, a lower side, and printed matter printed on the front surface, a first left side attachment device and a second left side attachment device each extending out from the left side of the panel, a first right side attachment device and a second right side attachment device each extending out from the right side of the panel, an upper attachment device extending out from the upper side, a lower attachment device extending out from the lower side, and a back attachment device extending out from the back surface.

Abstract: A wading stick is provided with an expanding elastomer support that prevents the stick from sinking into mud or other soft surfaces. The distal end of the support expands away from the stick when it contacts the soft surface. The support circumference increases in response to contact with soft surface and the increased circumference prevents the stick and support from sinking.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrically folding and unfolding multi-fold umbrella, which includes a handle, a pull cord, and an intermediate shaft, the handle is defined at one end of the intermediate shaft, an upper nest and a lower nest are defined at two sides of the intermediate shaft respectively, and the lower nest is adjacent to the handle, a motor, a first gear, and at least one pulley are all located in the upper nest, the first gear is coaxial with one pulley, a side of the motor defines a lead screw, an axis of the pulley is connected to an inner surface of the upper nest, a fixed pulley is defined at a side of an inner surface of the lower nest, one end of the pull cord is fixed in the end of the intermediate shaft, the other end of the pull cord is fixed on the upper nest.

Abstract: A luggage shell comprising a structure having a general shell shape defining an internal volume and formed of a material comprising plastic or a composite material, and at least one covering sheet fixed on an outer surface of the structure, said covering sheet being of metal and having a thickness of between 25 ?m and 1 mm.

Abstract: A convertible bag includes a body including an exterior portion and an interior portion defining a storage area therebetween. An opening is formed in the exterior portion providing access to the storage area. A storage module is at least partially received within the storage area of the interior portion of the body of the bag. One or more caddies are at least partially received within and removably secured to the storage module. The one or more caddies define one or more exterior surfaces and a storage compartment defined in an interior region of the one or more caddies configured to receive and retain at least one item. At least one retention mechanism releasably engages a portion of the one or more caddies to removably secure the one or more caddies to the storage module in the storage area of the interior portion of the body of the bag.

Abstract: A collapsible luggage includes a base, a flexible body connected to the base, a telescopic rod unit coupled to the flexible body, and a foldable support coupled to the flexible body, disposed opposite to the telescopic rod unit, and including a first support member that has a buckle member, and a second support member that has a protrusion. When the foldable support is in an unfolded state, the buckle member partially overlaps the protrusion to maintain the foldable support in the unfolded state. When a force is applied to move the foldable support from the unfolded state to the folded state against a resilient force of the buckle member, the buckle member is urged to deform resiliently so the protrusion is permitted to pass over the buckle member.

Abstract: A bag includes a first sidewall, a second opposing sidewall, and a foldable base. The foldable base is coupled to the first sidewall and the second side wall. The foldable base includes a first rigid panel coupled to a second rigid panel such that the foldable base is configured to fold from a generally flat configuration to a folded configuration, thereby converting the bag from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: An infant bath accessory employs a shell configured to be closely received over an outer surface of a suitcase. The shell incorporates a drain and has first connector moieties attached thereto. Second connector moieties are attached to the suitcase to be releasably engaged by the first connector moieties thereby securing the shell to the suitcase.

Abstract: A protective casing for electronic product includes a flexible body and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a fixing plate, a support arm and a pivot assembly. One end of the support arm is pivotably around the pivot assembly so as to be opened/closed relative to the fixing plate. A mounting zone is provided at the flexible body, with two openings being arranged in the mounting zone. A connecting plate is provided between the two openings. One end of the fixing plate penetrates through one opening from a front side of the flexible body and is snap-fitted to the flexible body, and the other end of the fixing plate penetrates through the other opening from the front side of the flexible body and is snap-fitted to the flexible body. The connecting plate abuts against the fixing plate. Thus, the fixing plate can be firmly fixed on the flexible body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile device containing bag having a flat first baffle member and a flat second baffle member extending in parallel. A connector is configured to connect opposite edges of the first and the second baffle members together, so that a mobile device accommodation space is defined by the first baffle member, the second baffle member, and the connector. The mobile device containing bag can effectively prevent mobile device from vibrating or shaking in the mobile device accommodation space.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and device for protecting of fragile or delicate objects from impact forces during a fall, wherein said system comprising: at least one detection system for continuously monitoring a state of said objects and configured to detect an event of fall of said objects; at least one actuation mechanism responsive to said event of fall of said objects detected by said detection system; at least one energy transfer mechanism triggered by said actuation mechanism, wherein said energy transfer mechanism adapted to be configured in a strained configuration and to subsequently trigger to expand to a free state configuration when an event of fall is detected; wherein, said energy transfer mechanism adapted to first receive said impact force such that said energy transfer mechanism makes a contact with an impact surface before said object, and thereby said energy transfer mechanism adapted to enable partial buffering of kinetic energy on collision of said object with said impact surfa

Abstract: A contact lens case can include a lid and a base. The base can include a foundation and a well. The well can include a radially domed lip forming an oval-shaped ring when viewed from a top plan perspective. The well can define a contact lens-solution pool. The well can include a steep outer surface from which a collar radially projects.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, insulated, and heated storage device is provided. The heated storage device is movable between a closed condition adapted to maintain stored items therein at a predetermined temperature and an open condition for externally radiating heat. In one embodiment, the heated storage device may be a heating sack adapted to unfurl from the closed condition storing a sleeping bag or the like to the open condition as a flat, heated blanket, externally radiating heat.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mini hair curler, including: a main body, a styling comb, and a hair winding assembly formed by two D-shaped structures fastened to each other. A driving motor is disposed inside the main body, and a rear end of the hair winding assembly is connected to the driving motor by using a rotating shaft. Two sides of a rear end of the styling comb are pivotally connected to two sides of a rear half portion of the main body, and the styling comb is capable of being opened or closed relative to the hair winding assembly, to clamp or release hair. The hair winding assembly of the hair curler is formed by the two D-shaped structures fastened to each other. That is, the hair winding assembly includes both an arc-shaped part and a flat part. Hair may be curled or wound at different parts as required, to implement straightening, curling, or a combination of straightening and curling of the hair, thereby achieving abundant shaping effects.