Abstract: An exemplary jewelry spring ring clasp assembly includes a ring element and a setting element. The ring element extends circumferentially about a main axis to define a ring aperture therethrough. A static segment of the ring element has an inboard face and an outboard face disposed opposingly along the main axis. A door segment of the ring element is actuatable between closed and open positions. The setting element is in fixed engagement with the static segment, and is configured to retain an ornamental element in a fixed position along the main axis so that the ornamental element visually obscures the ring aperture and the ring element from a viewpoint defined outward of the outboard face. The visual obscurement may apply to at least a circumferentially-continuous portion of the ring element, and may be due in part to optical refraction through the ornamental element or optical opacity of the ornamental element.

Abstract: A light emitting earring. The light emitting earring includes a light emitting unit comprising a base having a first side and second side, one or more LEDs disposed on the first side, and a pin disposed on the second side. The pin includes one or more electrical connections configured to extend through a first side of an ear and electrically connect to one or more electrical components that contacts a second side of the ear. A retainer is included, the retainer having a clip configured to secure the pin thereto. A hypoallergenic insulating material is disposed on the one or more electrical contacts. In one embodiment, a pattern generator operably connected to the light emitting unit includes an aperture configured to receive the pin therethrough. The pattern generator is configured to cause the one or more LEDs to flash in a desired pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel technique for setting a multiplicity of diamonds such as diamonds into a unique setting to enhance the beauty and presentation, with the technique including steps of assorting, blocking, mapping, sawing, polishing, assembling and grooving of assembling of white, naturally colored and treated color natural diamonds. The present invention provides method where each diamonds is separately processed for ultimate brilliance and cumulative refraction. The flat surfaces of the adjacent diamond are joined to form the complete design in the system. The assembled diamonds are arranged by grooving and providing support to form final pattern of the jewelry. The present process is advantageous with regards to usage of maximum utilization of raw diamond and process that gives great brilliance of large diamond and expensive appearance to user.

Abstract: A method for assembling a stone on a setting support, the stone being cut to exhibit a table, a crown, a girdle and a pavilion. A substrate with a recess for the stone, the recess forming, between the substrate and the stone, a peripheral free space in the vicinity of the girdle and of the zones of the crown and of the pavilion contiguous to the girdle, the peripheral free space including a bottom having a conductive surface. Electroplating, in the peripheral free space, a metal layer in the vicinity of the girdle and of the zones of the crown and of the pavilion contiguous to the girdle, so as to confine the girdle in the metal layer to form, around the girdle, the setting support. The stone and its setting support are released from the substrate.

Abstract: A method for assembling a stone on to a mounting, the stone being cut to have a crown, a girdle and a pavilion, the method including providing a substrate including an adhesive layer; positioning the stone on the adhesive layer; heating the adhesive layer; exerting a pressure on the stone; positioning a setting sheet around the stone above the adhesive layer, so as to form a peripheral free space between the setting sheet and the stone, at least at the level of the girdle and of areas of the crown and the pavilion adjacent to the girdle; depositing a metallic layer in the peripheral free space from the setting sheet, at least at the level of the girdle and of the areas of the crown and the pavilion adjacent to the girdle, the metallic layer and the setting sheet forming the mounting; releasing the stone and its mounting from the substrate.

Abstract: Object including a cardholder for cards and a money holder for money, wherein the card holder has a card storage space for a stack of one or more cards and the money holder has a money storage space for money, wherein the money storage space is designed such that the money is stored loosely and the money holder has a for the money designed money access opening to the money storage space which with a part of the object, preferably the card holder, can be closed to prevent passage of money.

Abstract: A handbag includes a bottom portion and a sidewall portion. The sidewall portion extends up from the bottom portion and includes a first knitted element of a unitary one-piece construction. The knitted element includes at least first, second, and third knitted regions. The first knitted region of the first knitted element is seamlessly knitted with the second knitted region of the first knitted element. The third knitted region of the knitted element is seamlessly knitted with the second knitted region of the knitted element. The first knitted region of the first knitted element is of a first type of knit structure, the second knitted region of the first knitted element is of a second type of knit structure, and the third knitted region of the first knitted element is of a third type of knit structure. The first, second, and third knit structures being of different types of knit structures.

Abstract: Provided is an injection-molded case and a method of manufacturing the same. The case in accordance with the disclosed subject matter includes at least one shell formed by injection molding of a plastic material. The at least one shell has a base panel and a wall circumferentially extending therefrom and the wall having an edge defining a perimeter of the shell. The at least one shell being substantially rigid and further including a rigid structural component and wherein the perimeter being fitted with flexible fastener integrally molded at least over portions of said perimeter, the fastener configured to fasten the at least one shell to a complementary cover member so as to define an enclosed space therebetween.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact lens package containing a contact lens in a compressed state. In one exemplary embodiment, the overall internal depth of the package is less than the natural sagittal depth of the contact lens. Different single-use contact lens package shapes and configurations may be used. In some embodiments, a spring disc is included in the packages to help present the contact lens to the user when the package is opened. The contact lens packages may be adhered or clipped to a card or other carrier sheet, and may be housed in a number of different secondary packages.

Abstract: A storage and presentation device for storing and presenting a plurality of longitudinal hand held implements, the storage and presentation device presenting a plurality of supports, each support being configured to support one longitudinal hand held implement, all of the supports being mounted to be rotatable about a common axis extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal directions of the longitudinal hand held implements when they are supported by the supports. The storage and presentation device presenting a storage position in which the angle between all of the supports about the axial direction is less than 2°, and a presentation position in which, for all of the supports, the angle between two adjacent supports about the axial direction is greater than or equal to 5°.

Abstract: A multifunction baby travel bag having a back panel with an open rectangular recess for facilitating accessibility of sanitary wipes, the travel bag having a plurality of pockets for receiving baby accessories.

Abstract: A collapsible storage container that is insertable into a handbag and which may be used to retain a camera and one or more camera accessories so as to protect the camera, accessories, or any other such items. The collapsible storage container includes a bottom, a front, a back side and dividers disposed between the front side and the back side. The bottom side piece and the divider pieces have a unidirectional grooved channel disposed along the length of the pieces so that the pieces are folded in half in one direction to permit the storage container to collapse flat, with the dividers being sandwiched between the front and back sides. Optionally, the collapsible storage container may have one or more pockets for other items, and may have a flap-top cover extensible over the top of the collapsible storage container.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a cosmetics container with a photograph sleeve incorporated into the container so that the photograph inserted into the photograph sleeve is be visible from the exterior of the cosmetics container.

Abstract: A case configured to be interconnected to a portable computer is presented. The case is configured to selectively retain at least one peripheral device. In various embodiments, the case comprises internal storage compartments and features, at least some of which are operable to be store and house devices that are in communication with one another or with a portable computer to which the case is connected.

Abstract: A container device that has an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening.

Abstract: A footwear carrying system may include first and second separate carriers, each having a first attachment point near a first end of the carrier, a second attachment point near a second end of the carrier opposite the first end, and a third attachment point along a side of the carrier. A first strap may be adapted to connect the first and second attachment points of the first carrier, and a second strap may be adapted to connect the first and second attachment points of the second carrier. The third attachment points of the first and second carriers may be adapted to connect the first and second carriers together. The carriers may be suspended from one or more shoulders of a wearer, or attached to another carrier using the straps or a connection between the first and second carriers.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance for dual supply voltage operation is described comprising a body having at least one arm bearing a hair styling heater (560), wherein the hair styling heater comprises one or more heater electrodes (630,632,634,636) for heating the hair styling heater. A first power input is connectable to a battery power source (564) and a second power input is connectable to a mains powered source (561). The first power input and the second power input are each coupled to at least one of the one or more heater electrodes. Such a hair styling appliance is useable for styling when coupled to the mains powered source and when coupled to the battery power source increasing the versatility of the appliance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoreactive hair treatment apparatus which enables the styling of a desired shape, the prevention of damages to hair and the treatment of hair to be glossy and resilient, and can reduce a treatment time of an agent used for treating hair. The photoreactive hair treatment apparatus comprises: a light source for emitting light; and a power supply unit for supplying power to the light source, wherein the light source is arranged to emit the light toward hair onto which a hair treating agent is applied. As such, the present invention has the effect of enhancing hair treatment efficiency by reducing the acting time in which the hair treating agent has effects on the hair.

Abstract: A weighted hair accessory device is provided, wherein the hair accessory device includes a main body including a first movable arm and a second movable arm, wherein the main body is configured to move between an open and a closed position; a hinge element pivotally connecting a first end of the first movable arm to a first end of the second movable arm; and a securing device having a first latching element located at a second end of the first movable arm and a second latching element located at a second end of the second movable arm, wherein the securing device is configured to releasably secure the main body in the closed position. The hair accessory device is configured to apply weight to a portion of hair in order to straighten and/or prevent shrinkage of the portion of hair during drying, e.g., without the use of chemical substances or heat.

Abstract: In a hair setter apparatus, a heater assembly is enclosed within a housing. The heater assembly has a longitudinal heat delivery rail mounted in the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal heat delivery rail includes a groove extending longitudinally along at least part of the heat delivery rail. A corresponding hair setter has a central body having opposing web plates spaced from each other to define a mounting slot extending longitudinally of the hair setter. The mounting slot is configured to engage the groove of the heat delivery rail upon mounting the hair setter thereon to slidably couple the hair setter to the heat delivery rail for sliding movement longitudinally of heat delivery rail while inhibiting decoupling of the hair setter from the heat delivery rail in a direction transverse to the rail.

Abstract: Reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments, methods for making and using, the same. Disclosed are multipurpose decorative ornaments having relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light. The decorative ornaments consists of a base, wherein said base is an engaging member comprised of decorative material having cord for at least one component; wherein the cord in preferred embodiments secures strands. The said decorative ornament has at least one surface that fits in place with a pressing motion; wherein said pressing motion results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted. The decorative ornaments have interchangeable features in some preferred embodiments and can interchangeably be used to finish a surface and/or other articles such as in decorating gift boxes, ornamenting trees, home decor, floral designs, arts and crafting, and/or the like or similar.

Abstract: A hair styling device features a headband worn along a hairline of a user's head and spanning around a crown thereof, an ornamental appearance displayed on a front portion of the headband across the forehead along a front hairline, and a flexible hair roller at a rear portion of the headband to create an updo hairstyle at a rear hairline across the back of the user's head. The ornamental appearance of the front portion and the updo hairstyle cooperatively impart a stylistic effect around the crown of the user's head when worn, while a wound state of the hair around the rear portion imparts a styling action that leaves behind a different hairstyle effect when the headband is removed. The styling action may impart a straightening effect on naturally curly hair, or a curling effect on naturally straight hair.

Abstract: A hands-free motion tracking hair dryer system may include a base, an air flow generator, a conduit through which the air flow passes, and a heating element to selectively heat the air flow. The conduit may be coupled to the air flow generator and channel the air flow to an outlet nozzle, and includes a telescoping joint between the air flow generator and the outlet nozzle. The system includes an actuator that changes the length of the conduit at the telescoping joint while the air flow is passing therethrough, and a motion tracker that can sense a motion of the user. An actuator control circuit drives the actuator based on the motion sensed by the motion tracker, to adjust the conduit length in response to the motion of the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, A lice removal comb system includes an inner comb and an outer comb. The inner comb may include a row of lice-removing tines and a handle. The outer comb may include a first row of hair-detangling tines, a second row of hair-detangling tines, a handle, and a slot formed in the outer comb, between the first and second rows of hair-detangling tines. The outer comb may be configured to removably receive the inner comb such that the row of lice-removing tines is disposed between the first and the second rows of hair-detangling tines.

Abstract: A method for cleaning teeth of a lice comb, the method comprising the steps of: providing a cleaning pad (14); applying said teeth (12) into said cleaning pad (14); brushing hair while said teeth (12) are applied into said cleaning pad (14), for filtering lice and eggs by said lice comb teeth; and removing said cleaning pad from said comb, thereby removing lice and eggs filtered by said cleaning pad; wherein said cleaning pad comprises deformable material for gripping each of the comb's teeth around, thereby preventing from lice and eggs to pass through said cleaning pad.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a body, a cover pivotally connected to the body, a fastening member mounted to the cover, and a coupling member mounted to the body. The body includes a base including a base wall, a platform mounted to the base and including a platform wall, and a depression formed in a side surface of the base wall that is opposite to the cover. The cover includes a protrusion formed on a side surface of the cover that is opposite to the body. The depression of the body corresponds in both shape and size to the protrusion of the cover. The cover is pivotable between an open state and a closed state, such that when the cover is in the open state, the fastening member is distal from the coupling member, and when the cover is in the closed state, the fastening member is proximate to the coupling member.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact being incorporated with outer wrap material. The cosmetic compact including a cover, the cover including a frame and a top panel, the frame including four sidewalls; a cosmetic holder, the cosmetic holder including a platform and a bottom panel, the platform including four sidewalls, a hinge; and an outer wrap material, wherein the top panel, the bottom panel and the hinge are affixed to the outer wrap material in a first step and (1) the frame is fixedly secured the top panel and (2) the platform to be fixedly secured to the bottom panel in a second step thereby allowing the outer wrap material to be incorporated into the cosmetic compact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic product having an impregnation member with the outer surface thereof molten, in which a first impregnation member is embossed and engraved on the top surface thereof by compressing the first impregnation member onto a heated, embossed and engraved metal mold and then melting the first impregnation member, and an open cell structure of the top surface of the first impregnation member is molten to be transformed into an open cell structure having a size of ½ or less. As such, when a user presses cosmetic contents with a puff for use, the impregnation member prevents the excessive smearing and waste of the cosmetic contents on the puff, and the cosmetic contents can be uniformly and thinly smeared on the puff, and a second impregnation member, which is coupled to the lower surface of the first impregnation member, maintains an open cell structure.

Abstract: Wiper device for blown glass or plastic container, including a hollow body having a first and a second end defining respectively a first and a second opening, a flange extending from an outer surface of the hollow body at the first end, and a wiper element extending from an inner surface of the hollow body, the wiper element defining a passage with a smaller section than the first and second openings, the hollow body featuring at least one first row and one second row of flexible fins extending from the outer surface of the hollow body, near the second end The second row of flexible fins, which is closer to the second end in respect to the first row has, in a non-flexed configuration, a diameter greater than the diameter of the first row of fins in a non-flexed configuration.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward an applicator used for evenly spreading a cream from a tube to which the applicator is attached. The applicator has a base unit that fits over the opening in the tube of cream and directs the cream through a hole in applicator unit, which is the upper part of the invention. The applicator unit has a spreader, which evenly distributes the cream onto a non-planar surface. The spreader is made from flexible, resilient material, and has a tip and wings that emanate out from the hole in the top of the spreader. When the applicator is used to spread cream in a crevice, the tip retains any excess cream behind it, and the wings bend back and evenly spread the cream along the sides of the crevice. The wings have side bevels that remove any sharp edges on the wings.

Abstract: A wiper device of a blown container, including a hollow body having a first and a second end defining respectively a first and a second opening, a flange extending from an outer surface of the hollow body at the first end, and a wiper element extending from an inner surface of the hollow body, the wiper element defining a passage with a smaller section than the first and second openings. The hollow body features at least two localized swellings for fastening the wiper device onto the container. The localized swellings extending as protrusions from the outer surface of the wiper, near the second end of the hollow body.

Abstract: Reusable stick deodorant containers and associated inserts are disclosed. The container includes a rotatable detachable base that allows an empty insert to be removed and replaced with a full insert. Each insert includes a screw and a follower that engages the screw. The screw engages the detachable base following insertion into the container, so that rotating the base causes the screw to rotate, moving the follower through the insert and expelling the end of a deodorant stick that is disposed upon the follower.

Abstract: A device for drawing eyebrows (1) is described comprising a body (2) having at one of its ends an application element (3) that has a plurality of tips (4) arranged in a single row along the longitudinal axis of the device, each tip has a substantially conical shape, the base of which is connected to the application element (3) and wherein the application element (3) is connected to the body (2), which is hollow inside, inside the body (2), and in contact with the application element (3) a cosmetic product (5), is placed which is suitable for drawing on the skin. Advantageously, the cosmetic product is contained in an interchangeable reservoir.

Abstract: A cosmetic eyewear applicator device including an application sheet having a transferrable pigmented image printed on a front side thereon, a first adhesive strip attached to the front side of the application sheet and a second adhesive strip attached to the rear side of the application sheet. The application sheet including a moisture absorbent substrate which transfers the pigmented image to a contact surface to which the pigmented image is in direct contact with when an application of moisture to a rear side of the application sheet occurs. The first adhesive strip provides a protection layer for the image printed on the application sheet. The second adhesive strip includes a self-moisturizing agent which activates moisture to the rear side of the application sheet upon release of the agent.

Abstract: An apparatus and process whereby bite registration is used in the process of making removable or fixed over-implant dentures that makes patients look younger without plastic surgery. Various combinations of dentures may be used. The denture face lift system improves the ‘look’ of virtually all or part of facial defects or aging wrinkles by opening proper vertical dimension in max, leaving at least 3 mm free way space between maxillary (upper) & mandibular (lower) teeth, for proper mastication and providing a proper (fuller) lip and chick support, which improves appearance and smile lines as called Anti-Aging.

Abstract: A backpack strap spool for rolling up an excess length of a backpack strap. A roller is rolled against the backpack strap, allowing it to be rolled into a tight roll next to the arm loop of the backpack. A loop is connected to end tabs of the roller and restrains the strap against the roller. The loop has several holes to adjust the tightness of the loop against the strap and roller, preventing the strap from becoming unrolled. Accessories may be clipped or inserted into the unused holes of the loop.

Abstract: A wearable pouch operable to hold at least one portable battery pack and other power or communications equipment. The wearable pouch includes a main body with a front side, a back side opposite the front side, at least one sealable opening, and at least one opening for at least one lead from the at least one portable battery pack secured within the wearable pouch.

Abstract: A backpack with inflatable air cushions integrated onto shoulder straps, back side of the backpack, and hip belt to enhance comfort and support and reduce body fatigues especially on shoulders and back when carrying a load. The backpack includes a main container with front, back, sides, top, and bottom portions, the back portion including an inflatable air cushion; a pair of shoulder straps having two ends with one end connecting to the upper back side of the container, and one end connecting to the low back side or bottom portion of the container, such that the shoulder straps are inflatable to form air cushions; and a removable hip belt with air cushions to transfer weight to the hip.

Abstract: The harness system comprising: a harness comprising: a back supporting element; a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap; a waist strap; at least one upper back load fixing element, and at least one lower back load fixing element, wherein the at least one upper back load fixing element and the at least one lower back load fixing element are configured to fix the back load, a back load configured to be harnessed to the harness comprising: a body configured to contain gear to be carried; at least one upper anchoring element configured to correspondingly engage with the at least one upper back load fixing element, and at least one lower anchoring element configured to correspondingly engage with the at least one lower back load fixing element. A method for using the harness system and additional embodiments thereof are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A tool pouch, utility pouch, or the like, used on traditional tool belts with spring hinged closure device in the open position forces the mouth of the tool pouch into a fully open position creating greater access to the contents of the tool pouch. When the mouth of the tool pouch is pressed into a closed position, it secures the content of the tool pouch therein.

Abstract: A tool pouch, tool bag, utility pouch, or similar, comprising one or more individual tool pouches, used by tradesmen in difficult and/or dangerous environments where it would be convenient and preferred for safety reasons for the tool pouches to remain closed or remain open without manual intervention. Tool pouches within a tool pouch are configured with bi-stable hinges in which an over-center cam-spring arrangement alternatively maintains either a fully-closed or a fully-open configuration until an intentional opening or closing action by a user. Individual tool pouches within a tool pouch may be opened or closed independently of the open or closed positions of other tool pouches.

Abstract: A removable attachment system for temporarily attaching a portable pocket to an object made of fabric such as clothing, bag, or the like. The system comprises an outer part placed on the front side of the host fabric and an inner part placed on the back side of the host fabric in a manner such that the host fabric is compressed between the two parts thereby securing the two parts in place. The portable pocket being bound to the outer part is thereby quickly and easily attached to any location on the host object requiring no temporary or permanent modification to the host object and affecting no permanent alteration to the host object upon removal of the portable pocket.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing toothbrush having a motorized based that provides one-handed use and an audible measuring device are described herein.

Abstract: An improved system and method for loading paint continuously to a paintbrush is described herein. A substantially cylindrical container can comprise a first orifice, a second orifice, a void, a plunger, a rod, a biasing device, and a paint-dispenser. The first orifice at a front end of the container. The second orifice at a back end of the container. The void that can be within the container can be fillable with the paint. The rod can be slidably mounted within the second orifice and the ring. The biasing device can be positionable into expanded state, and extracted state. Further, wherein the biasing device can move relatively to the amount of paint that can placed within the void. The paint-dispenser can be connectable with the container through a hose, the paint dispenser can comprise a button. The button once actuated can be capable of releasing the paint to a paintbrush bristles.

Abstract: According to a method or an apparatus for fastening bristles in a bristle carrier (10) without using an anchor a heating (39) is provided in a tool part configured to transport the bristles. After inserting the bristles into anchoring openings (12) in the bristle carrier (10), the anchoring openings are closed by applying pressure.

Abstract: An injection-molded first component of an article, the first component including a sheath element formed from a pre-sheath element, the sheath element having a cavity and a recess extending from the cavity into a wall of the sheath element surrounding the cavity. The recess is formed by a through hole in the pre-sheath element and a lid element closing the through hole. The lid element is connected to the pre-sheath element with a plastic material injection-molded over at least a part of a parting line between the lid element and the pre-sheath element.

Abstract: A folding furnishing apparatus includes first members that support at least one flexible panel in a set-up configuration; second members that support the plurality of first members; first joints that connect the plurality of first members and that in the set-up configuration define mutually skewed axes about which the furnishing cannot be folded, thus locking the first members in extended positions; and second joints that connect the second members to the first members. The second joints in the set-up configuration define mutually parallel axes about which the second members can be folded to a mutually nested configuration. The first joints in the mutually nested configuration then define mutually parallel axes about which the first members can be folded to a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A bedside table to be arranged in an area of a folding side extension of a mattress assembly. The bedside table includes a surface suitable for receiving or storing at least one object and apparatus for releasably attaching the surface of the bedside table to the folding lateral extension of the mattress assembly, such that the surface of the bedside table can be releasably attached to the mattress assembly even when the lateral extension is being folded or it is already folded.

Abstract: A room caddie having a self-supporting box with a first interior chamber extending into the box from the top and a second interior chamber separate from the first interior chamber. The second interior space comprising a plurality of interior electrical power sources. A fixed cover is disposed over the first interior chamber and includes a cylindrical cup holder, at least one exterior electrical power source and a first part of a two-part releasable connector disposed in the fixed cover. A moveable lid is disposed over the second interior chamber at the top of box to provide access into the second interior chamber.

Abstract: A pivot block for a foldable shelving unit is disclosed. The pivot block includes a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a cutout portion positioned between the top edge and the bottom edge. The pivot block further includes a first securing portion located at the first end, the first securing portion configured to be secured to a spring, and a second securing portion located at the second end, the second securing portion configured to be secured to a portion of the foldable shelving unit. The pivot block also includes a pivot point located within the cutout portion. The pivot block is configured to assist a shelf of the foldable shelving unit to pivot at the pivot point between a first position and a second position.