Abstract: A protective garment is disclosed. The protective garment includes a fingerless glove, a pocket, and a pad. The protective garment is useful for reducing pain from contacting objects after carpal tunnel surgery. The pocket of the fingerless glove covers from the middle of the palm of the hand to the wrist. A pad is inserted into the pocket which is useful for alleviating contact force against the palm of the hand of the user.

Abstract: A soft sensor includes an elastic sheet, which includes a first elastic layer and a second elastic layer facing each other, and a sensor unit formed by printing a predetermined conductive liquid metal between the first elastic layer and the second elastic layer.

Abstract: Industrial glove coated with polyurea resin composition and silicone resin, and a method of manufacturing the industrial glove are provided. The industrial glove comprises: a glove; a first coating film disposed on the glove and comprising a polyurea resin; and a second coating film disposed on the first coating film and comprising a silicone resin, wherein the first coating film comprises: an inner film layer formed such that an inner skin of the glove is partially impregnated with at least a part of the polyurea resin, but the at least a part of the polyurea resin does not permeate into an inner surface of the glove; and a coating layer formed of the remainder of the polyurea resin on an outer surface of the glove.

Abstract: An insulated glove, including a covering, a lining and a plurality of heat insulators. The lining is sheathed in the covering, and the lining and the covering form a sandwich structure. Each of the heat insulators includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end which are respectively connected to the covering and the lining, so that the heat insulators are located in the sandwich structure. A cavity capable of insulating heat is formed between the heat insulators, the lining and the covering. The glove has a simple and reasonable structure and is flexible and convenient to use, which has good heat insulation and anti-scald effect, as well as an anti-shock effect.

Abstract: An elastomeric article processing system includes a conveyor chain driven by a prime mover, and a mounting mandrel configured to receive and support an elastomeric article. The mounting mandrel coupled to the conveyor chain. The mounting mandrel including an arm configured to support the elastomeric article, a movable engagement member that engages a portion of the elastomeric article to expose a printing area of the elastomeric article, and an anvil that engages the elastomeric article to support the printing area. The elastomeric article processing system also includes a printer configured to apply a marking to the printing area, and a glove inversion device configured to invert the elastomeric article while the elastomeric article is supported on the mounting mandrel.

Abstract: (A) The field of this invention is in apparel, specifically women's jeans. (B) The technical problem solved by this invention is creating a slimming stomach panel for jeans. (C) The solution to the problem is using the non-stretch cotton pocketing material of the front pocket bags to denim and enlarging the width of the pocket bags so that the sides of the pocketing material can be sewn into the side seams and into the front zipper placket seams of the jeans. (D) The principal use of the invention is as a stomach shaper and slimming panel for women's jeans.

Abstract: In a pocket 2 provided in a garment 1, a storage pocket structure according to the present invention includes: a key-like portion fabric of a hook-and-loop fastener on a pocket inner surface fabric 3 on the garment 1 side of an inner surface of the pocket 2; and a pile fabric of a hook-and-loop fastener on a pocket inner surface fabric 4 on a pocket exterior fabric 5 side facing thereto. When a stored item 6 is stored in the pocket 2, the key-like portion fabric and the pile fabric mesh with each other around the stored item 6 to form hook-and-loop fastener meshing areas 7, thereby restricting movement of the stored item 6.

Abstract: A wearable motorcycle heat-shield, intended for use by a rider in order to prevent burns from the exhaust pipes of the motorcycle. The wearable motorcycle heat-shield is comprised of a planar central heat-shield with a planar fabric region disposed on either side. The planar fabric regions are temporarily attachable through the use of hook-and-loop fasteners, or other temporary fastening means. The planar central heat-shield is comprised of a heat-shield laminate covered with a heat-shield cover. The heat shield laminate contains at least one radiant-heat-reflecting layer, such as a foil, and at least one layer of thermally resistant material, such as woven or nonwoven thermally resistive felt.

Abstract: Itching of the scalp is alleviated by providing a tool that will not penetrate the skin and that is always handy because it can be worn on the head and is buried beneath the hair when not in use.

Abstract: A customizable clip-in hair extension system, including a weft having a predetermined length, a plurality of clips disposed on a surface of the weft, such that each of the plurality of clips are disposed from each other at predetermined distances, and a plurality of hair to extend downward from the weft.

Abstract: An adhesive device for false eyelashes and false eyelash kit for reducing the feeling of irritation by foreign matter, producing more natural looking eyelashes, making processing easier and reducing the rate of occurrence of defective products, and false eyelash kit that includes said adhesive device for false eyelashes. The adhesive device for false eyelashes with one of the sides attached to the upper portion of the false eyelashes and the other side to the skin is made by solidifying the liquid phase adhesive with the special feature of any one of the stick type line, arc type line and dot configurations when viewed from the top. The lateral aspect of the adhesive device for false eyelashes with either stick type line or arc type line configuration has lateral aspect that is in any one of the shapes including circle, star shape, rectangle, oval shape, semi-circle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon and octagon.

Abstract: A band holder is provided. The band holder includes: a holding unit having a holding unit body; a rotating unit including an arm pivotally connected to the holding unit body and a fixed hanging portion disposed at the arm pivotal end, wherein the rotating unit is rotated and fixed in place relative to the holding unit; and a spacing adjustment mechanism disposed at the arm and having a movable hanging portion, the movable hanging portion undergoing linear displacement in a lengthwise direction of the arm and being positioned, so as to adjust its distance from the fixed hanging portion. Therefore, not only is a mask comfortable to wear, but the human head and ear also perceive no sense of compression.

Abstract: A pop up emblem disposed on a brim of a sports cap, the pop up emblem including a lifting portion to move from a first position laying flat on the brim to a second position disposed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the brim, a rotating rod disposed on the brim or within the brim, and connected at a first end to the lifting portion to rotate to move the lifting portion from the first position to the second position, and a knob connected to a second end of the rotating rod to cause the rotating rod to rotate when the knob is rotated.

Abstract: A helmet having a cheek pad is provided. The helmet for use with the cheek air pad includes an outer shell having an inside surface, an inner liner surrounding the head of the user and operatively mounted to the helmet outer shell, a chin bar disposed below the face visor, the chin bar having an inside surface facing toward the person when wearing the helmet and a breath guard. The inner liner generally has an inner face and a transparent face visor is attached to the helmet outer shell. The cheek pad is preferably embodied as a deformable element extending upwardly and/or inwardly from the helmet inner liner on the right and/or left inner side of the face visor or goggles. The deformable element is configured to be in contact with the face of the user and the inner edge of the breath guard and the inner liner.

Abstract: A protective headgear having a protective outer layer, an inner impact dispersing layer, an opening in the posterior of the helmet to allow hair to exit the protective helmet, and juxtaposed to the posterior opening, a flap that covers a portion of the opening and is selectively attachable to the inner impact attenuating layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to footwear articles and a method for fabricating a footwear article. The footwear article comprises an upper and a sole that is comprised of a graphene-containing polymer composition and having one or more layers affixed to the upper. The method for fabricating the footwear article comprises forming a sole on an upper. The sole comprises a graphene-containing polymer composition and one or more layers affixed to the upper.

Abstract: Lighted footwear has a light disposed at a top portion of an upper of the footwear. The light is disposed to shine downward, ahead of a toe of the footwear. In one embodiment, lighted wading boots have one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), emitting light of one or more frequencies, colors or intensities. The LED(s) are disposed in a waterproof light housing molded into a top portion of the upper of the wading boot. The LED(s) are disposed to shine downward, ahead of a toe of the boot. A waterproof battery compartment is molded into the top portion of the upper of the wading boot. A battery therein is operatively coupled to power the LED(s). A switch is disposed in a waterproof switch housing molded into a top portion of the upper of the wading boot to operatively coupled the battery and the LED(s) to control LED operation.

Abstract: A sole structure includes an upper midsole made of an elastic material and a lower midsole made of an elastic material and bonded from below to the upper midsole. The upper midsole has first protrusions protruding toward the lower midsole, and the tip ends of the first protrusions are in contact with the lower midsole such that the tip ends of the first protrusions can move with respect to the lower midsole.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a plate placed between an outsole and a midsole. The plate includes a plate body and first openings. The plate body is made of a material less stretchable than the material of the outsole and is in the form of a thin plate. Each of the first openings extends through a part of the plate body in the vertical direction. The first openings are disposed at a position corresponding to the forefoot and the midfoot on the medial side of a wearer's foot and is covered by the outsole from below.

Abstract: In a sole structure of a shoe, each of a first sole portion and a second sole portion is configured such that a first sole body and a second sole body come close to each other and are separated from each other at least in the foot length direction while maintaining a state in which a first connection portion and a second connection portion overlap each other in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A sole structure for a footwear article includes a system of support structures. Each support structure includes a tubular body with an inwardly curving wall, which compresses under load to attenuate a force or impact and returns to a resting state when the load is removed.

Abstract: A sole assembly is provided including multiple compression units entrapped in a midsole and adjacent an outsole to efficiently distribute forces and to assist in correct foot motion during a gait cycle. The multiple compression units can be linked to one another to assist the foot in moving through an appropriate foot motion during a gait cycle. A heel compression unit can be linked to an arch compression unit, which can be linked to one or more forefoot compression units, which can be linked to a toe compression unit. The linking of the heel compression unit, the arch compression unit, and the forefoot compression unit to one another can resist torsional movement of the units between one another, thereby providing a more stable foot support, while still providing impact-attenuation and force distribution through the sole assembly.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a plate placed between an outsole and a midsole and disposed at the position corresponding to at least the forefoot and the midfoot of a wearer's foot, and a cushioning body disposed so as to face the sole of the wearer's foot at the position corresponding to the midfoot and the hindfoot of the wearer's foot and capable of absorbing a vertical impact on the upper surface of the cushioning body. The cushioning body and the plate body overlap each other in the vertical direction at the position corresponding to the midfoot of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: A non-slip arrangement for footwear, comprising a) a lower (1) and upper (2) layer, and at least one non-slip element, such as a stud (5), fastened in relation to the upper layer (2). The non-slip element is arranged in a non-slip device opening (7) formed in the lower layer (1) and extending through said lower layer (1). The arrangement further comprises a shift element (3), which is adapted between the upper and lower layers (1, 2) to be moved between said layers and, in relation to them, from a first position to a second position and vice versa. The shift element (3) comprises shapes which in its first position settle in said three-dimensional shapes of the upper and/or lower layer (1, 2). The shapes of the shift element (3) are arranged to move the upper layer (2) farther from the lower layer (1) in said second position, thus widening the distance between the layers (1, 2).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus related to a homing mechanism within a drive mechanism of a lacing engine for an automated footwear platform are described. In an example, the homing apparatus can include an indexing wheel, a plurality of Geneva teeth and a stop tooth. The plurality of Geneva teeth can be distributed around a portion of a perimeter of the indexing wheel. Each Geneva tooth of the plurality of Geneva teeth can include side profiles conforming to a first side profile that generates a first force when engaged by an index tooth on a portion of the drive mechanism. The stop tooth can be located along the perimeter of the indexing wheel between two Geneva teeth. Additionally, the stop tooth can include side profiles conforming to a second side profile that generates a second force when engaged by the index tooth.

Abstract: A bicycle shoe cleat positioning device for use in determining the position of a bicycle shoe cleat is provided. The bicycle shoe cleat positioning device comprises a base portion, a holding portion connected to the base portion, a coupler configured to connect to the holding portion, a cleat connector, a connecting member, and a cleat positioning assembly. The cleat positioning assembly comprises a first positioner configured to determine a first position of the cleat connector about a first axis, a second positioner configured to determine a second position of the cleat connector along a second axis, and a third positioner configured to determine a third position of the cleat connector along a third axis.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the fit of a garment may include a monorail track with a plurality of rail teeth spaced along a length thereof; a rail carriage slidably engaged with the monorail track; and a button operatively attached to the rail carriage, wherein at least one of the rail carriage and the button includes a locking device to removably engage with the plurality of track teeth. The locking device may be a trigger post with a button tooth, an engagement pin, a pinch clamp, a leaf spring, or the like. Size adjustment of a garment may be accomplished by sliding the button to a desired position of the monorail track and locking the button into place with the locking device.

Abstract: Slider assemblies and outdoor equipment including the same. A slider assembly is configured to be slidingly coupled to a slide track and includes a slider body and an actuation lever operatively coupled to the slider body. The slider body includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member that collectively define at least a portion of a track receiver. The slider assembly is configured to selectively translate along the slide track and includes a lock mechanism configured to selectively prevent the slider assembly from translating relative to the slide track. The actuation lever selectively transitions the slider assembly between an adjustment configuration and a locked configuration. When the slider assembly transitions from the adjustment configuration toward the locked configuration, one or both of the first clamp member and the second clamp member move toward one another.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet link suitable for forming a bracelet, the main direction of which defines a longitudinal axis, said link comprising: —a body passed through by a channel arranged in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, said channel being interrupted by a link portion provided in said body, in which a second link can engage, —a bar housed in the channel, said bar being capable of being moved in translation in the channel with respect to the body, between an assembled position in which the bar passes through the link portion and a free position in which it leaves the link portion free, —a locking member arranged so as to be movable in translation between a first position in which it locks the longitudinal position of the bar in order to hold it in the assembled position of same, and a second position in which the bar is movable in translation, and—an elastic member applying a force to the locking member that tends to hold it in the first position of same.

Abstract: An umbrella holder for supporting an umbrella pole on a backpack strap so that the wearer of the backpack can be in a hands-free condition while the umbrella is deployed. The device includes a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, a pair of thumb screws and a panel closure member. The first panel is hinged to the second panel. The second panel is hinged to the third panel. The first and second panels create a retaining space for a backpack strap. The second and third panels create a retaining space for an umbrella pole. The thumb screws are hinge and tightened to secure a backpack strap. The second and third panels are held together by the panel closure member which is attached by a hinge to the first panel. A preferred embodiment includes rubber cushion members to securely hold umbrella poles of varying diameters.

Abstract: A mobile device accessory system including a first accessory device having a first front side and a first back side. The first accessory device has a first plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the first front side and a second plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the first back side. A second accessory device having a second front side and a second back side, the second accessory device having a third plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the second front side and a fourth plurality of alternating polarity magnets on the second back side. The first accessory device is arranged to magnetically couple to a device-side attachment associated with a mobile device and is interposed between the device-side attachment and the second accessory device.

Abstract: A convertible travel bag includes a first compartment, a second compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment, and a third compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment. The second compartment and the third compartment are rotatable between a backpack mode and a side-carry mode. In the backpack mode, the first compartment is positioned between the second compartment and the third compartment, and in the side-carry mode, the first compartment is longitudinally in line with both the second compartment and the third compartment.

Abstract: A case assembly is configured for organized carrying of toiletries in a leak-proof manner within a suitcase, and for subsequent displaying of the toiletries within the case on a vanity countertop, particularly on hotel/motel and other guest-like bathroom vanities. A contour of an exterior portion of the case assembly is configured to corresponding/match a contoured portion of the suitcase interior, and to have an extent matching a full depth of the suitcase, to optimize space occupied therein. The case assembly includes: a case; a seal member; a cover configured to enclose the opening in the case, in a closed position; a cover support arm permitting selective pivotal movements of the cover; a latch to secure the cover in a leak-proof manner, in the closed position; and a display arm pivotally coupled to the cover, and configured to support the opened case cover at a desired display angle.

Abstract: According to the present invention, in some embodiments, since a first resin, a first fabric and a second resin are layered and coupled to each other and the first resin and the second resin are coupled by through-holes of the first fabric, the first resin and the second resin are uniformly absorbed and coated on the surface of the first fabric, and the first resin, the first fabric, and the second resin are closely coupled to each other, thereby enabling a unique color of the first fabric to be displayed on the exterior, a travel bag having very excellent compactness, tensile strength and impact strength to be manufactured, a travel bag having excellent quality to be provided even if manufacturing costs and manufacturing processes are decreased, and a travel bag capable of maximizing user convenience and the operability of the travel bag by remarkably reducing the weight to be provided.

Abstract: A main purse with connector and nesting purse, as well as related systems and methods is provided. The nesting purse is smaller than the main purse and is nestable therein. The nesting purse may be fixed inside the main purse by nesting purse attachments, such as to prevent separation of the primary purse and the nesting purse. The main purse may be selectably enlarged by the flipping up of a top portion. An overlay closure flap may have multiple magnetic closures so that the overlay closure flap can close over the top portion in both flipped up and flipped down configurations.

Abstract: A sandwich construction, integrated multi-layered case for an electronic device is provided herein, including methods of production and protecting an electronic device.

Abstract: A cellphone and credit card case assembly includes a first panel that has a cellphone that is positionable thereon. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel and each of the first and second panels is positionable in a closed position such that the first and second panels forms a case. The second panel has a plurality of pockets thereon for insertably receiving a respective one of a plurality of card. The cellphone and each of the cards is contained within the case when the first and second panels are closed. A hinge is coupled between each of the first and second panels, a closure flap is coupled to the first panel and an engagement is coupled to the closure flap. A lock is movably coupled to the second panel and releasably engages the engagement.

Abstract: A mobile phone case adapted to accommodate a mobile phone device having a mirrored surface attached is disclosed. The mirrored surface is preferably attached to the back side of the phone case. Alternatively, the case may be a folding type case having the phone on one side and the mirrored surface on the other. The phone case attaches substantially to the rear of the mobile phone, and preferably includes openings which align with phone components. A plurality of LEDs are disposed about the perimeter of the mirrored surface, allowing the object of the reflection to be illuminated. The LEDs may derive power from the phone power source or from a separate power source such as one or more button cell or rechargeable batteries. Optionally, the LEDs are dimmable via a control.

Abstract: A hair setter apparatus generally includes a housing and a heater assembly having a first heat delivery rail and a second heat delivery rail mounted in the housing in spaced parallel relationship to each other. The apparatus further includes a plurality of hair setters. Each of the hair setters has a central body with opposing web plates spaced from each other to define a mounting slot extending longitudinally of the hair setter and configured to slidably couple the hair setter to one of the heat delivery rails along a longitudinal edge of one of the heat delivery rails. The hair setter is sized relative to the insert opening for insertion of the hair setter through an insert opening and onto the respective one of the heat delivery rails within the interior space of the housing.

Abstract: A hairpin includes a first layer portion; a second layer portion connected with a first end of the first layer portion via a first bent joint, and disposed at one side of the first layer portion; and a third layer portion connected with a second end of the first layer portion via a second bent joint, and disposed at another side of the first layer portion. A distance between the second end of the first layer portion and the second layer portion is changeable to open or close a first entrance for hair, and a distance between the first end of the first layer portion and the third layer portion is changeable to open or close a second entrance for hair.

Abstract: Containers are described herein for the transportation and distribution of replaceable consumer products, e.g. interchangeable shaving assemblies. The containers described herein include a mechanism to securely hold the container in predetermined open and closed positions. The interior of the container may provided features which serve to hold and protect the shaving assemblies when not in use, e.g., during transport or storage.

Abstract: A foldable, detachable travel mirror. It generally includes two halves joined at a central point such that the two halves can be folded together for transport or opened for a larger mirror. The central joining element could be fabric connecting the two halves using hook-and-loop fasteners, and can allow the two halves to be completely separated as desired. It includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) for providing light in low-light situations and a rechargeable battery for operating the LEDs. A standard universal serial bus (USB) charging cable could be used to recharge the battery. Hanging elements are affixed to either half of the mirror to allow hanging of the entire assembly in an unfolded orientation, or to hang each half when separated. The mirror face on each half would be preferably formed from acrylic rather than glass for safety, and would not include magnifying features.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bulk item backpack composed of an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion that pivot with respect to one another and are adapted to carry a wide array of bulk cargo, including coolers. The backpack has a strap or plurality of straps to secure the backpack to the user, including a waist strap, shoulder straps, or both types of straps. Optionally the backpack may also include cargo straps for securing additional items, such as folding chairs or a storage box adapted for carrying loose items therein. The backpack of the present invention provides a frame that is ideally suited for simultaneously carrying bulky items and loose items that are difficult to carry at once and would normally require several trips.

Abstract: A suspension device for hanging chairs and hammocks, the suspension device comprising a basic body and the basic body having defined therein apertures arranged for receiving and guiding a suspension rope. The basic body comprising at least two halves which are configured pivotably in respect of one another about a common connection axis, the connection axis forming a lower part of the suspension device and simultaneously a support for a holding loop of a hanging chair or a hammock, and the apertures for a length-adjustable arrangement of the suspension rope run in an upper part of the suspension device formed from both halves of the basic body.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wearable articles of clothing with a pouch are provided where the articles of clothing can N be provided inside the pouch. For example, an apparatus can be provided including an article of clothing configured to be worn by a user, the article of clothing having an interior portion and an exterior visible portion when worn, and a pouch provided in the interior portion of the article of clothing, wherein the pouch is not visible when the article is worn, and the entire article of clothing can be provided inside the pouch. In some exemplary embodiments, footwear can be provided with a pouch inside the footwear where the pouch is removable and the footwear can be provided inside the pouch.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a debridement and/or implant cleaning tool 1 in which the means for cleaning 4 is made of a biodegradable material. Thus, if parts of the means for cleaning 4 come loose during use, these will be degraded by natural processes in the body and will not remain in the body and cause negative body reactions.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a makeup brush includes: molding a ferrule and welding bristles to the ferrule. The ferrule includes a ferrule inner end; a ferrule outer end; a ferrule body; an interior; and a well. The well has a well base parallel to the ferrule outer end. The well base has an inner side and an outer side. The step of welding the bristles includes the steps of disposing the bristles in contact with the outer side of the well base and exposing the inner side of the well base to welding.

Abstract: Embodiments of hair care apparatus and methods are provided generally comprising a location to provision hair care product, an applicator and a manipulator configured to enable concurrent product application and hair manipulation, and may comprise a product heater, configured to heat product provisioned therein, or be configured for use with an external heating source such as a microwave oven, and provide application of heated product at temperatures both safe for hair health and enhanced absorption. Apparatus may comprise a source of pressure, such as a pump or piston, to generate hair product flow through an applicator, and may be configured to receive product in user fillable or prepackaged product cartridges usable in the apparatus, a product chamber within the apparatus or a removable product reservoir usable in the apparatus. An apparatus may further be configured to support a plurality of manipulators, active applicators and passive applicators.

Abstract: Embodiments of hair care apparatus and methods are provided generally comprising a location to provision hair care product, an applicator and a manipulator configured to enable concurrent product application and hair manipulation, and may comprise a product heater, configured to heat product provisioned therein, or be configured for use with an external heating source such as a microwave oven, and provide application of heated product at temperatures both safe for hair health and enhanced absorption. Apparatus may comprise a source of pressure, such as a pump or piston, to generate hair product flow through an applicator, and may be configured to receive product in user fillable or prepackaged product cartridges usable in the apparatus, a product chamber within the apparatus or a removable product reservoir useable in the apparatus. An apparatus may further be configured to support a plurality of manipulators, active applicators and passive applicators.

Abstract: A method of delivering a glutinous substance to a workpiece from an end-effector comprises using the end-effector to rotate a brush relative to the workpiece about a rotational axis. The method also comprises, while rotating the brush relative to the workpiece about the rotational axis, urging the glutinous substance from the end-effector through a channel of a body of the brush from an axial inlet of the channel to an outlet of the channel, into contact with a thatch of bristles of the brush. Additionally, the method comprises using the end-effector to position the brush relative to the workpiece such that the glutinous substance in contact with the thatch is delivered onto at least a first surface and a third surface of the workpiece.