Abstract: A magnetic strap includes a base, a first connecting end extending from the base and a second connecting end extending from an opposing side of the base. A first magnetic material is coupled to the first connecting end. A second magnetic material is coupled to the second connecting end. The base folds upon itself such that the first magnetic material is attracted to and releasably retains to the second magnetic material.

Abstract: A watchband connecting piece including a body and a sliding button. A sliding slot and a buckling slot are disposed on the body, where elastic positioning pieces are disposed on the sliding button, and the elastic positioning pieces elastically protrude from a surface of the sliding button. The sliding button extends from the opening and is clamped with the buckling slot to form locking space, and the elastic positioning pieces are limited to a first position of a slot bottom wall of the sliding slot. The sliding button is unlocked from the buckling slot, and the elastic positioning pieces are limited to a second position of the slot bottom wall of the sliding slot.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body and a wristband. The main body includes a main case and a bottom cover, a spring bar is disposed on the wristband, a connection member configured to couple to the spring bar is disposed on the main case and has two connection lugs, an accommodating hole is provided on each connection lug, one end of the accommodating hole has an opening, the other end of the accommodating hole is provided with a limiting portion, the limiting portion is provided with a through hole, a locating groove is provided on the connection lug, a button is disposed on the connection lug, the button is slidably disposed in the accommodating hole, a limiting groove is provided on the button, a limiting portion is disposed on the bottom cover, and the limiting portion is located in the locating groove and extends into the limiting groove.

Abstract: A storage system is provided, having at least one of the storage container and a system to attach the at least one of the storage container to a user. The storage system can take the form of a necklace, anklet, bracelet, or belt. The system permits a user to store lipstick, gloss, mascara, eyeliner, perfume, pepper spray, money, cellular phones, and identification.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gemstone including an image formed by one or more facets cut into an upper portion of the gemstone. The gemstone further includes one or more upper light injectors cut into the upper portion of the gemstone. The one or more upper light injectors are angled to direct light towards the image. The gemstone also includes one or more lower light injectors cut into a lower portion of the gemstone. The one or more lower light injectors are angled to direct light towards the image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinged cane to assist in user mobility. The cane comprises an upper section and a lower section and a hinged mechanism that connects the upper and lower sections. The hinged mechanism comprises a lower block and an upper block and a hinge coupler pivotally connected to the lower block and to the upper block. This configuration enables the lower section to be moved from a use position over a range of travel into a fully folded position. The cane includes a catch mechanism for releasably securing the upper section to the lower section when in the use position. The cane may include a foot that has a relatively more pliable skirt and a relatively less pliable central nub to assist in maintaining the natural walking motion of the user.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a carry (or carrying) bag is provided that includes an interior, substantially cut-resistant security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between or on one or more flexible material layers. Also in various embodiments, the security panel assembly may be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag, and in other embodiments, may also take the form of an expansion panel. Second or secondary locking fasteners are also provided to lock first or primary fasteners to or within the carrying bag, to provide security for compartments and pockets. A strap with one or more security cables, and various locking fasteners, may be attached to the carry bag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies, expansion panels, and carrying straps are also disclosed.

Abstract: An engaging member, which is adapted to connect a bag body and a wearable object, includes a receiving member and a covering member. The receiving member is disposed on a reverse of the bag body, and includes a first exterior surface and a receiving space. A first engaging structure is formed on the first exterior surface. The covering member disposed on the reverse is capable of covering the first exterior surface, and includes a second exterior surface and an interior surface. A second engaging structure corresponding to the first engaging structure is formed on the interior surface, so that the first engaging structure could be engaged with the second engaging structure. A third engaging structure is formed on the second exterior surface and is adapted to be engaged with the wearable object. Also, the first engaging structure could be directly connected to the wearable object.

Abstract: A retention device for portable audio, video, and power adapters commonly used with portable electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones) includes a shell that is configured to receive a removable insert formed from a resiliently deformable material, which retains and protects an adapter for a portable electronic device. The removable insert may be interchangeable with a plurality of inserts, each of which comprises a cutout region configured to accommodate and retain a corresponding adapter.

Abstract: An eyeglasses case including a hard bottom body portion defining an upwardly opening, generally rectangularly shaped cavity, the cavity defining an outer well designed to receive eyeglasses with temples in an extended orientation and a hard cover or top body portion. An inside lining is affixed to the hard bottom body portion within the cavity and to an inner surface of the hard cover or top body portion. Case closing apparatus is affixed to an edge of the hard bottom body portion and an edge of the hard cover or top body portion so that in a closed orientation the top body portion is held tightly against upper edges of the hard bottom body portion to define an enclosed chamber.

Abstract: A wallet for storing credit cards in a configuration resulting in an evenly-distributed thickness is provided. The wallet holds stacks of cards in a side-by-side configuration, while allowing for storage of other items.

Abstract: A purse insert protector comprises an insert lining, a bottom protector, and a hook-and-look fastener. The purse insert protector is inserted inside of a purse. The bottom protector which is comprised of parts A, B, and C. A hook-and-look fastener is used to secure the bottom protector to the insert lining. A hook-and-look fastener is used to secure each side of the insert lining to each side of the inside of the purse. This helps keep the original inside lining of a purse that is attached to the purse clean.

Abstract: In one form, a security handbag is provided that includes an interior security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between a pair of material layers. The interior security panel assembly can be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag. A strap with security cable and a carabiner attachment device can be attached to the handbag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies are also provided.

Abstract: A container, such as a bag, including an article storage assembly, at least one malleable handle having a first end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly and a second end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly. The handle is bendable into various substantially rigid configurations. Each handle can also include an unmalleable portion. The container can be configured to allow the handles to be in at least two positions.

Abstract: A hair accessory comprises a first loop formed of a first plurality of strands of material woven together. A first end of the first plurality of strands of material is joined to a second end of the first plurality of strands of material. A plurality of tails formed from the first plurality of strands of material extends from the loop.

Abstract: A hair grooming apparatus includes a vacuum mechanism and a vacuum chamber that is in fluid communication with the vacuum mechanism. The vacuum chamber includes a first opening positioned at a first end of the vacuum chamber with a first cross-sectional area and arranged to accommodate an insertion of a section of hair and a second opening positioned at a second and opposite end of the vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber further includes a wall extending between the first and second openings and defining an interior bore. An air pocket is formed along a section of the interior bore extending from a first location located proximate to the first opening with a second cross-sectional area to a second location positioned between the first location and the second opening with a third cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area is greater than both the first cross-sectional area and the third cross-sectional area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for preventing over heating by a hair drying and styling tool. The tool is equipped with a mist generator and heat sensing system. The heat sensing system based on radiometry includes a radiometric thermal sensor that senses the infrared radiations reflected from the hair being heated and communicates the level of the infrared radiations to a controlling means. When the level of the infrared radiations exceeds a predetermined level, the controlling means, further, controls the output of the hair drying tool and the mist generator. The controlling means can lower the output temperature of the hair styling tool or activates the mist generator to spray an ultra fine stream of cool water mist on hair. Thus, the temperature and moisture levels of hair are maintained, and hence, preventing damages caused by overheating to the hair and scalp.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provides a hair drying and styling apparatus that comprises a hair styling tool in combination with an ultrasonic mist generator. The ultrasonic mist generator includes a water tank, an ultrasonic transducer to produce water mist, a wick tube to supply water from the water tank to the transducer, and a spray manifold including a plurality of holes to spray water mist over the heated portions of the hair styling tool and the heated hair. Further, the mist generator also includes a provision to add a customized personal fragrance or cologne to the hair. Furthermore, the mist generator also includes an ion generator to provide negatively ionized water for static control and improving hair gloss and conditioning. Advantageously, the apparatus prevents the hair from over drying, and providing heat damage to hair, scalp or hands of a user/stylist by spraying cool mist during operation.

Abstract: A cushion compact container includes an outer shell component and an inner case component placed inside the outer shell component. The inner case component includes an inner cover and an inner case. The inner case is provided with an opening at one side and is used for holding the cosmetic material. The inner cover is hinged to an opening side of the inner case, and is formed by integrated plastic molding. The inner cover is capable of opening and hermetically closing the opening side of the inner case. The inner case component inside the cushion compact container has a one-piece structure, which simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces the production cost.

Abstract: A back scrubbing assembly for washing a user's back without assistance includes a tube that is fillable with and subsequently releases a fluid soap. The tube is biased into a compressed position having the tube rolling itself into a plurality of coils. Thus, the tube can be manipulated with a single hand. The tube is stretchable into a stretched position having the tube being elongated. Thus, the tube can extend along a user's back for washing a full length of the user's back. A sponge is positioned around the tube and the sponge absorbs the fluid soap when the fluid soap is released from the tube. In thus way the sponge produces a lather to wash the user's body.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a reservoir for containing a product. An applicator tip is coupled to the housing and has an applicator and a product delivery passageway extending through the applicator tip and terminating at an opening in the applicator. A thermal storage mechanism is disposed on the applicator spaced from the opening in the applicator and provides an application surface for contacting a user.

Abstract: An applicator and dispensing device adapted to enclose a solid product within a holder which is enclosed by an outer shell. The outer shell can rotate relative to the holder via a hinge and then push a support cup that contains the product along a channel and through an orifice in the holder, thus exposing the product for use. In an embodiment, the holder contains an indentation or hole that locks with a corresponding peg located the outer shell when closed. In an embodiment, the holder and outer shell are prevented from moving longitudinally relative to one another by virtue of configuring the lower position of the guideway such that it beneficially locks with the guide when the device is in a closed position.

Abstract: An applicator device includes a photo-active formulation assembly and a photo-dose assembly operably coupled to the photo-active formulation assembly. The photo-active formulation assembly includes one or a plurality of dispenser portions and one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs. The photo-active formulation assembly is operable to dispense a photo-activatable formulation from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs onto one or more regions of a biological surface. The photo-dose assembly includes at least one illuminator oriented to focus electromagnetic energy onto one or more focal regions of a biological surface. The focused electromagnetic energy is of a character and for a duration sufficient to photo-activate the photo-activatable formulation dispensed from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs.

Abstract: Finger mascara includes: a container for containing a cosmetic material; an application unit coupled the container; and a middle unit for detachably coupling the application unit to the container. The application unit includes: a finger insertion part in which a user can insert a finger from above; an outer cylinder surrounding the periphery of the finger insertion part and having an upward opening; a plurality of elastic supporting parts extending upward from the outer cylinder and capable of wrapping the finger inserted from above and being elastically transformed in a direction away from a central axis of the outer cylinder as the finger is inserted; a stick extending downward from one point of the inner space of the outer cylinder; and a brush for applying cosmetic material by coating the same thereon, wherein a free end of the elastic supporting parts is provided with a tip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container/applicator for content such as a cosmetic product. A container/applicator for content, having a cylindrical shape with an axis, that includes a reservoir having a wall, a closed end closed by a bottom and an open end with a free edge, a cap having a skirt and a top wall, and an applicator rod, a casing having a distal end and a proximal end, a squeegee, an interface, wherein the squeegee is a part separate from the casing and is housed in the casing, includes a protruding flange and a distal portion, is held by fixed rigid squeegee/reservoir-casing combination. The casing includes an open distal end, and a transverse step forming an inner shoulder.

Abstract: A hair information collection device for providing information relating to hair of a user includes a device body having at least first and second regions configured such that the hair of the user is movable between the first and second regions while in contact with the first and second regions, at least one microphone arranged in or on the device body for detecting a noise during movement of the hair between the first and second regions, a speed sensor circuit arranged in or on the device body and comprising at least one sensor for determining a value representing the speed of the device body, and an electronic circuit device arranged in or on the device body, wherein the electronic circuit device is configured to provide the user with information regarding the hair based on the received detected noise and the speed of the device body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrogel discharge device including a capsule introduction unit, into which a plurality of capsules each receiving a hydrogel dosage form is introduced, a dosage form transfer unit including a plurality of channels, along which the hydrogel dosage forms received in the capsules move, a dosage form spray unit for discharging the hydrogel dosage forms supplied from the dosage form transfer unit, and a dosage form solidification unit for solidifying the hydrogel dosage forms discharged from the dosage form spray unit, whereby it is possible to easily and conveniently manufacture a mask pack.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a customized cosmetic formulation. In one method, a user is guided to capture an image of a skin region with known lighting and color characteristics, and the image is processed to provide calibrated skin color information. A customized cosmetic formulation is automatically determined for the user based on the calibrated skin color information. In another method, a user is interactively guided through capture of one or more skin region images using a device having an image sensor. The skin region images are processed to provide calibrated skin color information, which is compared to a ground truth data set to identify a set of closest known values in the ground truth data set. A customized cosmetic formulation is automatically determined for the user based on the comparison.

Abstract: A system for carrying out a treatment of the head of hair, especially a shampooing operation, to be connected to at least one water inlet, the system including at least one source of cosmetic product, an adjustment device making it possible to modify at least one usage characteristic of at least one product conveyed to the head of hair, a user interface, enabling the user: to select a setting, the system being configured to act on the adjustment device as a function of the selected setting, and to input at least one item of information relating to a treatment result obtained with the selected setting.

Abstract: A backpack including a flexible hip belt assembly is provided. The backpack may include a frame assembly defining a lower portion, a hip belt including a central portion and a lower portion with opposing first and second arms extending from the central portion. The lower portion of the hip belt and the lower portion of the frame assembly may be securely coupled together to support a substantially vertical load. A resilient member may couple the hip belt to the frame assembly. The resilient member may expand or contract as the hip belt and frame assembly move relative to one another to reduce the forces applied to the hip belt by the non-vertical movement of the frame assembly.

Abstract: A combined foldable chair and backpack that is movable between and open configuration for a user to sit thereon, and a folded configuration for a user to carry, is provided. The combined foldable chair and backpack includes a frame assembly, a fabric coupled to the frame assembly, a shoulder strap coupled to either the frame assembly or the fabric, and a storage compartment coupled to either the frame assembly or the fabric. The frame assembly includes a seat frame, a back frame pivotally coupled to the seat frame via a hinge assembly, a front leg pivotally coupled to the seat frame by a hinge, and a rear leg pivotally coupled to the hinge assembly by a hinge.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention discloses a storage container with an integrated mat. The storage container includes a receptacle for holding various objects (Eg. toys, crafts, games), and the mat is foldably storable inside the container, wherein the mat is configured in a way such that the mat can be pulled out of the container for performing various activities using the objects, and once done, the objects can be rolled back into the storage container with great ease.

Abstract: A wearable accessory attachment device, including a main body having a portion thereof capable of bring threaded through a belt loop of a knife case, a first strap connected to a first end of the main body, the first strap comprising first connectable end portions, and a second strap connected to a second end of the main body, the second strap second comprising connectable end portions.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for a portable electronic device including an elastic strap secured between two cap assemblies. The cap assemblies include adhesive or other mounting elements to attach the assemblies to the electronic device such that the elastic strap forms an elastic handle or grip support.

Abstract: A pull-out carrying handle is assembled to a case. The pull-out carrying handle includes a carrying handle and two links. Each of two ends of the carrying handle includes a first protrusion. Each of the links includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is assembled to the case, and the second end includes a sliding slot. The sliding slot of each link accommodates one first protrusion. With the single carrying handle, the first protrusions are respectively provided at two ends of the carrying handle, and the ends of the links having the sliding slots respectively accommodate the first protrusions. Thus, through the relative movements of the first protrusions and the sliding slots, the carrying handle can achieve an extensible effect.

Abstract: A brush includes a wire core, a round tip formed on a distal end of the wire core, the round tip being unitary with the wire core section and being formed by melting or welding a portion of the wire core at the distal end, and a molded tip attached to the wire core at the distal end via a ball-and-socket connection.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle; a head connected to the handle; and a plurality of bristles, respective ones of the plurality of bristles including a first end having a tapered first tip, a second end having a tapered second tip, and a substantially cylindrical shaft extending between the first end and the second end. Respective ones of the plurality of bristles are fastened to the head by a fastener at a fastening point along the shaft, the fastening point being located nearer to the second end than to the first end such that the first end extends from a surface of the head to a first height and the second end extends from the surface of the head to a second height. A difference between the first height and the second height is greater than or equal to 2.25 mm.

Abstract: A drop-shaped brush head assembly is revealed. The drop-shaped brush head assembly includes a drop-shaped brush head which is formed by a plurality of bristles and a handle connected to each other. The bristles are used for combing hair and the handle is for support. The handle consists of a plurality of discharge holes on top thereof and a mounting space therein. A paint in the mounting space flows through the discharge holes of the handle and the bristles to be applied to target area. The drop-shaped design of the brush head has a pointy end on top and a larger end on bottom thereof. The pointy end allows users to control the operating angle easily while grooming fine-hair area and the larger end is used to apply the paint to large area conveniently. Thereby the brush head assembly is more convenient to use.

Abstract: Polishing media in the form of bristles made from a porous polymer-based material, apparatus and systems including the media, and methods of forming and using the media, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. A method of manufacturing bristles for use in polishing a workpiece which includes a non-planar surface includes the steps of combining a liquid polymer material and a foaming agent to form a foamed polymeric material, and separating the foamed polymeric material into a plurality of bristles. The foaming agent is configured to impart a porosity to the polymeric material, where the porosity is characterized by a density in the range of 0.3 to 1.2 g/cm3.

Abstract: A height adjustable device including a counterbalance mechanism configured to be affixed adjacent to a rear portion of a vertical support member, a worksurface configured to be affixed adjacent to a front portion of the vertical support member, and a mounting member configured to slidably couple the worksurface to the counterbalance mechanism; wherein a portion of the mounting member extends through an opening defined in the vertical support member.

Abstract: A multiple-person workstation includes a plurality of horizontal work surfaces. The multiple-person workstation further includes a power beam. The power beam includes two horizontal beams each defining a horizontal wire channel configured to port wires and at least one wire opening configured to receive at least one of the wires to be routed to one of the plurality of horizontal work surfaces. The power beam further includes a vertical beam configured to be connected between the two horizontal beams such that the two horizontal beams can form an adjustable angle based on connections between the two horizontal beams and the vertical beam.

Abstract: It is the objective of the present invention to create additional functional, flexible and accessible work and storage area in the home, office, workshop, automobile, medical and industrial environments by providing means to firmly and securely mount, store and access articles such as appliances (e.g., flat panel video displays/monitors, can openers, weighing scales) and organizing/storage vessels (e.g., spice racks, first aid kits, sewing boxes, knife blocks, tool kits) on downwardly facing surfaces, such as the underside of cabinets and shelves, and on vertical surfaces (such as cabinet doors and frames) and by enhancing access to those articles on horizontal surfaces such as countertops. The invention performs its functions using a small number of readily manufacturable, modular, standardized components. The invention also performs its functions maximizing adjustability, reliability, use of available space and ease and flexibility of installation.

Abstract: A storage cabinet is disclosed. The storage cabinet includes a housing, a movement system and a computing device. The housing includes a plurality of walls and a door. The walls and door define an internal storage cavity. The movement system is operatively connected to the door and configured to control vertical movement of the door. The movement system is configured to move the door between, at least, a fully closed and fully open position based on inputs provided by a user. The computing device is operatively connected to the movement system. The computing device includes a processor and memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive an input from a user, and generate control signal(s) for the movement system based on the input from the user. The control signals cause the movement system to move the door into a different position.

Abstract: A compact storage rack system is disclosed. In an example implementation, the compact storage rack system includes a track assembly and a movable shelving assembly including a first set of wheels transitionally connected to the track assembly. The first set of wheels can transition along the track assembly between a first position corresponding to a retracted position and a second position corresponding to an extended position.

Abstract: A furniture member includes a base frame, a seat assembly, a motor assembly, a legrest mechanism and a wall-proximity mechanism. The seat assembly is supported by the base frame and includes a seat frame, a seat bottom, a seat back and a legrest. The legrest is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The seat back is movable between an upright position and a reclined position. The motor assembly includes a draw bar that moves along a motor extrusion housing from an initial position to a first position and to a second position. The legrest mechanism is driven by the draw bar to move the legrest between the retracted and extended positions. The wall-proximity mechanism is driven by the draw bar to translate the seat frame forward relative to the base frame in response to movement of the draw bar from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: Described herein is a chair for relieving pressure points from prolonged sitting. The chair comprises a plurality of armrests, the armrests comprising: an armrest frame; a foam layer coupled to an upper portion of the armrest frame; and a first gel infused foam layer coupled to an upper portion of the foam layer. The chair further comprises a seat bottom, the seat bottom comprising: a seat bottom frame; a sinuous spring base coupled to the seat bottom frame; a plurality of coil springs coupled to the sinuous spring base; and a second gel infused foam layer coupled to the coil springs. The chair further comprises a seat back, the seat back comprising: a seat back frame; elastic webbing coupled to the seat back frame; and one or more cushions coupled to the seat back frame.

Abstract: A folding chair frame, a folding recliner and a folding chair frame are provided. A foot tube assembly includes a front foot tube and a rear foot tube hingedly connected at a top, the rear foot tube is provided with a first connector, the front foot tube is provided with a seat tube, which has one end hinged to the front foot tube and another end hinged to the first slider, and the first slider is hinged to a backrest tube; two sets of the foot tube assemblies are oppositely provided, each rear foot tube is respectively provided with a second connector connected to a connecting tube having one end hinged thereto and another end hinged to one front foot tube, the front end of each seat tube is respectively provided with a front cross tube having one end hinged thereto and another end hinged to a bottom end of the foot tube of the other set of the foot tube assembly opposite to the foot tube assembly in which the seat tube is located.

Abstract: A seat core material having reduced deformation, extremely excellent dimensional accuracy, sense of unity, and strength is thus provided. The frame member and the foamed particle molding are integrated in the seat core material.

Abstract: An adjustable head support includes an articulating arm that has a plurality of members, at least one of the members is attached to a consecutive member and configured to rotate about a first axis. At least another of the members is attached to a consecutive member and configured to rotate about a second axis, the first axis and the second axis being perpendicular. A head support assembly is pivotally coupled to the articulating arm.

Abstract: A backrest height adjusting device includes a fixing seat fixed in relation to a chair seat and having at least one fixing post. A backrest includes at least one coupling sleeve coupled with the at least one fixing post. At least one gear is rotatably mounted to the fixing block fixed on the backrest and is coupled with a plurality of positioning grooves on the at least one fixing post. An elastic element biases a movable block to move relative to the fixing block in a vertical direction and biases the movable block to mesh with the at least one gear to retain the backrest in a selected height relative to the fixing seat. The movable block is actuatable to disengage from the plurality of teeth of the at least one gear to thereby permit the backrest to move in the vertical direction relative to the fixing seat.