Abstract: There is also provided a self-sustainable body-cooling garment for cooling a body portion of a human or an animal adapted to use the air pumping footwear and a cooling system for cooling the human or animal's body. There is provided a footwear comprising an air pump adapted to pump air when worn by a human or an animal during a pedestrian movement and to store or direct the pumped air for use by a cooling system for cooling the pumped air and using the cooled air for cooling the human or the animal. There is also provided a cooling system comprising an air pump adapted to be embedded within a footwear and a nozzle adapted to cool air pumped using the footwear when worn by a human or animal during a pedestrian movement.

Abstract: A garment includes a panel of material having an outer edge and a main opening. A slit is formed (e.g., cut) in the panel of material. An open end of the slit interfaces to the main opening and a closed end of the slit ends between the main opening and the outer edge of the panel. The slit is configured to be tied where the slit meets the main opening to adjust a size of the main opening so that the garment is wearable in various configurations including being warn as a poncho or a cape.

Abstract: A convertible garment have a pocket on a front side of the garment, the pocket having a first opening on a first lateral side of the pocket, a second opening on the second lateral side of the pocket, and a third opening on the top side or bottom side of the pocket, and a fastener to close the third opening. The pocket can be turned inside-out and the body of the garment stuffed inside the pocket to form a cushion configuration while still allowing access to the first and second openings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wire-free LED luminous glove, including: a glove body within which LED luminous lamp beads are arranged, and an electronic board structure within the glove body which is provided with a control chip and a power supply, wherein the LED luminous lamp beads are welded to the electronic board structure, the electronic board structure is arranged at a wrist of the glove body, and the LED luminous lamp beads are configured such that luminous points of LED luminous lamp beads form a fan shape.

Abstract: The method comprises of placing the palm side of a glove mold facing up, and raising the fingers portion of glove mold up, in such a way that the glove mold is tilting up at 15°-45° in relative to horizontal position. The first pouring process is carried out by pouring silica gel liquid on the fingers portion of glove mold. Then adjust the glove mold to horizontal position, and rotate the glove mold by using its length as axis. Continue pouring silica gel liquid on the glove mold surface to carry out second pouring process. Let the silica gel liquid to be coated on the whole glove mold surface forming a semi-finished glove. Upon completion, let the glove mold to go through a dripping procedure for dripping treatment. After the dripping treatment, carry out vulcanization and cooling to obtain the corresponding silica gel glove.

Abstract: An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or vest, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements, each being encased in an encasement, are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements.

Abstract: A hat for a head of a person. The hat can include an illumination system configured to illuminate a hollow interior of the hat. The hat includes light-transmissible material configured to permit light from the light source to pass from the hollow interior to an exterior of the hat to be visible from the exterior of the hat body. A noise maker party hat can include a mouth piece and a sound wave guide.

Abstract: A face mask apparatus is formed with a breathing chamber that provides adjustable warm and humidified air for inhalation. The breathing chamber heats cold air that is breathed in through the face mask during normal breathing, which is worn over the nose and mouth of a person. A temperature gauge monitors temperature for future adjustment of the amount of heat generating current. The air in the chamber is heated for inhalation by a resistive carbon fiber tape. The temperature of the resistive material (and by extension the warm air generated), is regulated/adjusted by increasing or decreasing the current output settings on the power source. Warm and humidified air is produced. The face mask may be part of a balaclava hood or a hat, or to other head gear, or as a stand alone with straps around the head, optionally with an adjustable solar powered battery.

Abstract: A hood for a garment. As assembled, the garment includes a covering for a torso portion of an intended user. The torso portion includes a back section that includes at least two panels defining an interstitial space for stowing a flattened hood. The hood assembled to the garment includes one or more panels of drapable sheet material configured to cover an intended user's head. The hood has a body having one or more perimetrical edges defining a facial area 11 configured to expose a predetermined portion of an intended user's face. The hood has a top section, with downwardly extending back and side sections. The hood is flattenable, without folding, rolling, creasing, crumpling, etc. so as to either not (1) reduce the length or width of the hood relative to an intended donned state or (2) substantially overlap materials in the flattened state. The hood is anchored to the torso portion along a back perimetrical edge of the hood to at least one of the torso portion panels.

Abstract: A helmet assembly and helmet fastening system that uses a spring loaded female fastener attached to the chinstrap and a matching male fastener attached to a helmet that makes it easy to attach the chinstrap to the helmet and difficult to detach the chinstrap from the helmet unless the plunger is intentionally pulled back (i.e., released or disengaged). This positive connection takes a tremendous amount of force to disengage unless the plunger is pulled back, thereby keeping the chinstrap attached to the helmet and the helmet in place.

Abstract: A good fitting sensation of a lens unit is obtained by performing fine adjustment of the position and angle of the lens unit. A lens unit attachment mechanism includes a frame member supporting a pair of lenses, side frame members extending rearward of the lenses from left and right end portions of the frame member, an angle adjustment member coupled to the lens unit and having two rotation pivot points, and a position adjustment retention member retaining the angle adjustment member so as to allow extending and retracting. The lens unit attachment mechanism adjusts the position and angle of the lens unit flexibly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a footwear kit and method of providing a footwear kit comprising a forepart that can be removably attached to both a left shoe and a right shoe, in which the shoes are substantially asymmetric about a line running from the front to the back of the shoe, and in which the periphery of the forepart substantially matches the periphery of the toe region of both the left shoe and the right shoe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski shoe tongue assembly (1) with an outer side for arranging against an inner side of a ski shoe (19) and an inner side for arranging against a leg for the purpose of—providing a filled space between the ski shoe (19) and the leg, comprising: —a buffer body (21, 2, 38) for providing a buffer between an inner side of a ski shoe (19) and a lower leg, having on the front side an outer surface which is curved during use for, lying against the inner side of, the ski shoe (19), —wherein the buffer body (21, 2, 38) is arranged during use in front of the front side of the leg and in top view extends over a part of the front side of the leg, and—the buffer body (21, 2, 38) comprising, a substantially flat tibia contact surface (4) on the inner side substantially, providing congruence with a tibia for the purpose of making contact with a surface of the leg formed by the tibia of the lower leg.

Abstract: In aspects of the invention, a footwear sole can include a sole member formed of a single unitary layer, wherein the sole member is formed of a compound including ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and rubber. The compound can further include a bulking agent. The compound can further include a foaming agent, a color master agent and a bridging agent. The sole member can include a top surface, the top surface including a plurality of apertures defined in a rear portion of the top surface. The plurality of apertures can define a tapered shape, and a first aperture of the plurality of apertures can have a depth that is less than a second aperture of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures can be arranged in a plurality of rows.

Abstract: A sole structure may include a midsole element, a plate, a first chamber, and a second chamber. The midsole element may be formed from a foamed polymer material. The plate may be formed from a substantially non-foamed polymer material, and the plate has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The plate is embedded within the midsole element such that the foamed polymer material exposes a first area and a second area of the lower surface. The first chamber and the second chamber each have a fluid-filled configuration. The first chamber is secured to the first area, and the second chamber is secured to the second area.

Abstract: A dynamic pressure controlled air cushion device disposed on a bottom part of a shoe comprises a first air bag and a second air bag communicated with each other through an air passage, and the first air bag and the second air bag are respectively disposed corresponding to a front foot sole and a rear foot sole of a user.

Abstract: A shoe heel platform includes a substantially flat base sized to extend under a heel of a high heeled shoe. The base includes a heel section with a connecting member positioned and configured to removably attach to the heel of the high heeled shoe. The connecting member may be a magnet, a receptacle to receive a tap piece of the heel of the shoe, or both. The base also may include a sole section with a connecting member positioned and configured to removably attach to the sole of the high heeled shoe. The base also may include a linking member that connects the heel section to the sole section in a manner that enables a user to adjust the size of the base.

Abstract: A shoe insole includes a semi-rigid shell for providing a wearer with extended comfort. The semi-rigid shell includes a notch which is located on the outward side of the wearer's foot and accommodates pronation of the foot during use. Additionally, the semi-rigid shell includes an extended side portion which is located opposite of the notch side on an inner side of the wearer's foot. The semi-rigid shell is shorter in length than the length of a shoe sole and slightly shorter in width and may be combined with an insole comfort cover to provide cushion between the wearer's foot and the semi-rigid shell.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole and an upper. The upper has a knitted element being formed of a unitary one-piece construction during a knitting process on a knitting machine. The shoe further includes a lateral stiffening member coupled to the upper in a lateral vamp region a medial stiffening member coupled to the upper in a medial vamp region. The sole has a sole member and a molded chassis. The molded chassis has at least a midfoot region, the midfoot region extending upwardly above a portion of the upper. The lateral stiffening member is spaced from the molded chassis and the sole member and is operatively connected to the molded chassis in the midfoot region. The medial stiffening member is spaced from the molded chassis and the sole member and is operatively connected to the molded chassis in the midfoot region.

Abstract: The shoe ornament is configured for use with footwear. The shoe ornament attaches to the upper of the footwear. The shoe ornament comprises one or more straps, a plurality of fasteners, and a plurality of cufflinks. The plurality of cufflinks and the plurality of fasteners attach the one or more straps to the footwear. Each cufflink selected from the plurality of cufflinks attaches a subset of straps selected from the one or more straps to a fastener selected from the plurality of fasteners. Each of the plurality of fasteners attaches to the upper of the footwear.

Abstract: A reel based closure device includes a housing component, a spool that is rotatably positioned within an interior region of the housing component, and a tightening component that is coupled with the housing component. The tightening component is operably coupled with the spool so that an operation of the tightening component causes the spool to rotate within the interior region of the housing component to wind a tension member about the spool. The housing component is configured so that the tension member is routed axially below the housing component's interior region and to one or more guides that are positioned along a lace path of an article, such as a shoe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoelace folding and releasing device, comprising: a thread reel used for winding thread, a knob device in transmission connection with the thread reel, and a position limiting device and arresting disk arranged between the thread reel and the knob device. After the knob device is pressed, both the thread reel and the arresting disk are locked with the knob device. The arresting disk restricts the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the knob device, and the knob device drives the thread reel to rotate so as to tighten a shoelace. When the knob device is pulled out, both the thread reel and the arresting disk are unlocked from the knob device, and the thread reel releases the shoelace, and at the same time, the position limiting device restricts the separation of the knob device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for generating control data for controlling a shoe part production machine for making shoes or elements for optimizing traction properties of the shoe by customizing modules to be mounted on the sole for a specific user, said method comprising the steps of: receiving user profile data describing the characteristics of the user where the user profile data comprise use data and test data, receiving a user selection identifying a selected shoe from a number of shoe models or a selected element influencing the property of a shoe, generating modified template data by modifying a shoe sole template corresponding to the selected shoe model or by modifying an element influencing the properties corresponding to the selected element, said modifications being performed based on said received user profile data, generating control data based on said modified template data.

Abstract: A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame.

Abstract: A lace tensioning device includes a housing component having an interior region, a first aperture, and a second aperture, and a spool component that is rotatably positionable within the interior region of the housing component. The spool component has a central cylindrical member and a lumen that extends through the central cylindrical portion. The spool component is rotatable within the interior region of the housing component to align one end of the lumen with the first aperture and to align an opposite end of the lumen with the second aperture to enable a lace to be inserted through the first aperture, the lumen, and the second aperture so that opposing ends of the lace are positioned exterior to the housing component. A knot may then be tied in the lace and the lace retracted to couple the lace with the housing component and spool component.

Abstract: A tank cinch is configured to cooperate with a strap to secure a tank of compressed air to a buoyancy compensation device. The tank cinch includes an adjustable frame having a sliding member, a first cam receiver and a second cam receiver. A lever body including a first cam and a second cam is pivotably joined to the adjustable frame and is pivotable about a pivoting axis defined by the adjustable frame. The lever body is configured to fix a first end portion of the strap. The adjustable frame is configured to fix a second end portion of the strap with the sliding member when the lever is rotated about the pivoting axis towards the adjustable frame member. The cams are arranged to bear against an outermost surface of the tank and to be received in the cam receivers when the lever body is pivoted towards the adjustable frame.

Abstract: A buckle device comprises a main unit, a disk unit, a press unit, and an elastic unit. The main unit includes a housing. The disk unit includes at least one vertical disk. The press unit includes a press body. The elastic unit includes a first spring body. One end of the first spring body is disposed on the vertical disk. The other end of the first spring body is disposed on the press body. The first spring body is a thrust spring to extend the lifespan of the buckle device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded hook fastener having excellent fire retardancy and low fuming property, and having a substrate and a large number of engaging elements projecting from a surface of the substrate, wherein both the substrate and the engaging elements contain a resin composition in which a polyester-based elastomer resin (A) and a polyetherimide-based resin (B) are mixed with a weight ratio (A)/(B) in a range of 2/98 to 70/30.

Abstract: A fastening element comprises a housing having a top side and a bottom side and partially defines a recess extending along a longitudinal axis and adapted to receive the shaft of a stud, and a slit extending radially from the recess. The fastening element further comprising a spring ring seated in the slit and protruding radially into the recess. The sprig ring is seated rotatable in the slit, so that a rotational motion of the spring ring within the housing is allowed. The spring ring comprises a body and spring fingers, wherein the body is an annular body partially defining a hole, and wherein the spring fingers protrude radially into the hole.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a device main body and a connection structure. The device main body includes a snap portion configured to snap with the connection structure. The connection structure includes a main body, a fastening assembly, and a pressing member. The main body defines a fastening groove. The fastening assembly is rotationally mounted within the fastening groove. The fastening assembly includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The fastening assembly includes a latching portion protruding from the first end portion. The latching portion is configured to snap with the snap portion. The pressing member is arranged on the second end portion of the fastening assembly. When the second end portion is pressed, the first end portion is rotated away from the snap portion to disengage the latching portion from the snap portion.

Abstract: A wearable item, such as an electronic device, is disclosed. The wearable item includes a flexible strap and actuators within the flexible strap. The actuators are configured to dynamically form protrusions along the flexible strap. The protrusions present tactilely-perceptible information, such as braille characters or other symbols.

Abstract: A toy ring-launcher apparatus for wearing on a human finger as an item of play jewelry that's comprised of means for starting to rotate and then subsequently releasing other toy apparatuses or objects exhibiting gyroscopic tendencies, such as gyroscopic tops, flying propellers, or rolling wheels so they rotate very fast around a central axis and move independently of the toy ring-launcher apparatus on a flat surface, in the air, or on a toy racing track, respectively. Methods are also included for using the provided toy ring-launcher apparatus to have fun and enjoyment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative piece comprising a support produced in a material which does not include plastic deformation and in which at least one hollow is provided, characterised in that said hollow being filled with a first material being an at least partially amorphous alloy forming a substrate in which at least one housing is provided, said at least one housing being designed so that at least one aesthetic element can be housed therein.

Abstract: Jewelry that includes a topographical feature of a selected geographic location is made by obtaining topographic data for a geographic area around the selected location. The data is then used to create a topographic surface that is representative of the topography of the area and the 3D surface is adjusted for scale, viewpoint, and other features and merged with a template for a piece of jewelry. The resulting merged object is printed and the printed object is cast to produce a piece of jewelry that includes a topographic representation of the selected location.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a walking stick. The walking stick includes a rod assembly, a water purification assembly, and a manual pump. The rod assembly extends from a first end to a second end that is opposite the first end along a longitudinal direction of the rod assembly. The rod assembly includes at least one rod portion. The water purification assembly is integrated with the rod assembly. The manual pump is configured to impose a pressure gradient in the water purification assembly. The manual pump includes a plunger that is physically coupled to a handle portion. Motion of the plunger relative to the water purification assembly draws water into an inlet tube that is positioned in the rod portion and through the water purification assembly. The motion of the plunger results from translation of the handle portion in substantially the longitudinal direction of the rod assembly.

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: An improved umbrella holder. The improved umbrella member has a cylindrical member with an upper end and a bottom end. The upper end has a pair of arms extending from the rear surface of the cylindrical member to form a ring clamp. The ring clamp can be tightened to secure an umbrella inside of the cylindrical member. A slot is defined between the ring clamp and the cylindrical member to allow adjustment of the ring clamp independently from the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.

Abstract: A hard-sided luggage bag includes at least one shell portion, and has a front side, a back side, and a bottom side extending between the front and back sides. The least one shell portion encloses a storage compartment and includes an access opening permitting access to the storage compartment. The access opening is formed in at least part of the front side and is spaced apart from the bottom side. At least one lid is releasably coupled to the at least one shell portion to cover the access opening.

Abstract: An assembled multifunctional cylindrical bag has an outer bag assembly and an inner cylinder assembly detachably mounted in the outer bag assembly. The inner cylinder assembly is made of a rigid material to support the outer bag assembly so that the outer bag assembly can stand while remaining its shape to provide seating. The inner cylinder assembly has an inner cylinder with a thermal insulation function for storage of foods or drinks. The outer bag assembly can be implemented in any forms such us balls or sports-related equipment for commercial purposes. When the inner cylinder assembly is detached from the outer bag assembly, the outer bag assembly is adapted to store any items including sports accessories. Therefore, the assembled multifunctional cylindrical bag offers different functions for the user to choose from to fit for various occasions.

Abstract: A removable cover for a finger brace comprises a receiving end with an open area for receiving the finger brace within the cover and with rails to slide the cover over the finger brace. A stop bar of the cover acts as a stop for the finger brace. The cover includes a spring-loaded clip arranged across the stop bar and rotatable around a fulcrum. A protrusion/recess pair between the clip and the finger brace is normally engaged with a spring and acts as a catch when the cover is in place over the finger brace. A recess in the cover receives an end of the clip when a user presses the end against the spring force to disengage the protrusion/recess pair.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an insulated, waterproof, soft-side cooler. The soft-side cooler may comprise an insulated core formed form a single piece of foam. Further, the soft-side cooler may comprise a zipper configuration that allows for zipping down the middle of the top of the soft-side cooler, thus allowing for the full, six-sided insulation while also allowing for wide-mouth opening that allows users easy access into the insulated compartment.

Abstract: A hair styling device is described, for waving hair by forming a length of hair into a wave form. A first forming member, a second forming member and a third forming member are located within a chamber of the device. There is a first hair-receiving region between the first and second forming members and a second hair-receiving region between the second and third forming members. A first driving member drives a portion of the length of hair into the first hair-receiving region and a second driving member drives another portion of the length of hair into the second hair-receiving region. The first and second driving members move independently and sequentially so as to reduce the tension applied to the length of hair.

Abstract: The present invention is a hair dryer deflector, which comprises a power unit and an airflow generating unit. The airflow generating unit is connected to one side of the power unit, a plurality of perforations is disposed at the positions of the airflow generating unit relative to the power unit. The airflow generating unit is driven by the power unit to rotate to generate airflow, and the airflow flows through each of the perforations to flow toward the power unit and toward an air outlet of the hair dryer.

Abstract: A kit (10) for emitting light on a nail of a user, comprises: a light emitting diode (14) emitting light at a wavelength, a waveguide (26) coupled to the light emitting diode (14), and a fixing element for fixing the waveguide (26) on the nail of the user. The kit (10) comprises at least one fluorescent coating (30) intended to be applied on the waveguide (26), the waveguide (26) being configured to transmit the light emitted by the light emitting diode (14) to the fluorescent coating (30), the fluorescent coating (30) being excited at the wavelength of the light emitting diode (14).

Abstract: An applicator for applying creams, lotions, medicine, etc. to the body of a user. There is a sleeve coupled to a textured platform and/or reservoir. The sleeve is shaped and sized to friction fit to a pair of adjacent fingertips of a user and thereby to allow the user to beneficially apply, by fingertip control, fluid/cream/powder/etc. products. The textured platform includes an indented front portion, a reservoir, that is coupled to and/or integral to the sleeve such that when the sleeve is disposed over a pair of fingers, the indented front portion extends forward from the pads of the fingertips. There is also a tab.

Abstract: A backpack may comprise a main body defining a first compartment, a first shoulder strap extending from the main body, a second shoulder strap extending from the main body, a cinching layer disposed adjacent an exterior surface of the main body, a first cinching cord coupled to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap, and a second cinching cord coupled to the main body and extending through at least a portion of the cinching layer, wherein the second cinching cord is slideably coupled to the first cinching cord such that a tension applied to the first cinching cord causes the cinching layer to apply a compression force from the cinching layer toward the front exterior surface of the main body.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides hands-free item carrying devices and related methods. The devices include a support platform including an interior surface with an item support portion, a bottom and top ends. The devices further include a flexible stabilizing portion coupled to a bottom portion of the support platform and positioned adjacent to the interior surface. The devices also include a body harness with a pair of shoulder straps, at least one first end portion coupled to the stabilizing portion, and at least one second end portion coupled to at least one of the stabilizing portion and the support platform. When the shoulder straps are worn by a user, the support platform is selectively movable between an open positioned angling away from the user from the bottom end with the top end being distal to the user, and a closed positioned with the top end being proximate to the user.

Abstract: A shoulder holster assembly is used to support and to carry an implement in a holster. The shoulder holster assembly includes a base or an implement carrier removably coupled to a harness. The harness includes a plurality of length-adjustable straps with strap clips at the ends, configured to engage receivers in the base or the implement carrier.

Abstract: A support utility includes a base comprising a drilling portion connected to a central portion and to a flange portion, the central portion defining a central bore therein; at least one elevating implement connected to the base; and, at least one utility implement connected to at least one elevating implement.