Abstract: As described above, one or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles having structural color, and methods of making articles having structural color. The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural colors through the use of an optical element, where structural colors are visible colors produced, at least in part, through optical effects. The optical element (e.g., a single layer reflector, a single layer filter, a multilayer reflector or a multilayer filter) can include the reflective layer(s), constituent layers, and an optional textured surface. The optical element has a minimum percent reflectance in a wavelength range within the wavelength range of about 380 to 625 nanometers. The optical element imparts a structural color that corresponds substantially to the range of wavelength range.

Abstract: An article of footwear is configured to be worn so as to at least partially cover a wearer's foot. The footwear includes at least one optical fiber on an internal surface of the footwear. The at least one optical fiber is configured to project radiation having a therapeutic wavelength through the at least one optical fiber and toward at least one of the wearer's foot, ankle or leg when the footwear is being worn so as to at least partially cover the wearer's foot.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to use of athletic data to generate an output, such as for example, running routes and/or other information useful to runners or other workout participants. Aspects of the disclosure further relate to providing customized workouts to runners by generating routes of interest to a user and modifying the generated routes based on goals and external data.

Abstract: A pedicure footwear including a toe separator embedded at a toe end of said footwear sole. The toe separator having five knobs. The toe separator receives the second toe, the third toe, the fourth toe and the fifth toe. The knobs each have at least one contoured side while the first knob and the fifth knob may have at least one straight side. The fifth knob abuts an outer side of the fifth toe.

Abstract: A footwear construction for an infant includes an upper having a medial panel that transitions to a heel closure flap and a lateral panel with a fin that transitions a minor upstanding wall around a heel of the footwear. The heel closure flap is operable in a closed mode, in which it overlaps the minor upstanding wall such that no vertical gap is formed therebetween in the heel region and secures the footwear on an infant foot, and in an open mode, in which the flap is distal from the fin and the minor upstanding wall to expose a heel opening so that the infant foot can be placed in a void of the footwear, passing at least partially through the heel opening in the open mode. A related method of use also is provided.

Abstract: Expandable thermoplastic polyurethane comprising blowing agent, wherein the Shore hardness of the thermoplastic polyurethane is from A 44 to A 84.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to articles that include one or more coated fiber(s) (i.e., fiber(s) with a cured coating disposed thereon), where the coating includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition including uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier, wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers). The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the coated fibers, methods of forming the coated fibers and articles, and methods of making articles including the coated fibers.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a strobel having an interior surface and an exterior surface formed on an opposite side from the interior surface, the strobel defining a footbed and a peripheral wall extending transversely from the footbed to a terminal edge. The article of footwear additionally includes an upper attached to the terminal edge of the strobel along a peripheral seam to define an interior void for receiving a foot, the peripheral seam configured to extend along a side of the interior void.

Abstract: The present invention is footwear having a convex shaped outsole with opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section which provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The present invention is also footwear convex shaped in the longitudinal direction with a split sole having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section that provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The invention further includes footwear having at least one pair of wedges on the outsole which provide footwear having improved arch support. The invention is also footwear with a flexible, elastic, member between the front sole section and the back sole section of the sole.

Abstract: A method of making a cushioning member is provided. The method includes forming a first barrier member from a first material, the first barrier member including a first compartment and a second compartment. The method further includes forming a second barrier member from a second material different than the first material. The first compartment is provided with a first quantity of particulate matter and the second compartment is provided with a second quantity of particulate matter. The method further includes covering the first compartment with the second barrier member and covering the second compartment with the second barrier member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inner pad reinforcement device of a sole. It comprises an insole having a forefoot zone, an arch zone, a heel zone and a shoe heel integrally formed on the heel zone and having a receiving slot; and a reinforcement unit having a heal seat for inserting into the receiving slot and a supporting part.

Abstract: A bouncing shoe-holder includes a shoe holder for holding a shoe worn by a user, a bouncing unit and a fastening unit. The bouncing unit includes an upper resilient member having a downward curving configuration and a lower resilient member having an upward curving configuration coupled thereto in an end-to-end manner to define a bouncing cavity therebetween. The fastening unit includes a fastening member supported within the bouncing cavity to directly fasten the bouncing unit at a bottom side of the shoe holder.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a cushioning element having a top surface, a bottom surface formed on an opposite side of the cushioning element from the top surface, a ramp surface spaced apart from the bottom surface in a heel region of the cushioning element, a heel pocket extending through the cushioning element from the top surface to the ramp surface, and a plurality of pillars extending from the ramp surface and surrounding the pocket. The sole structure additionally includes a plurality of cushioning particles disposed within the pocket, an outsole attached to the cushioning element and enclosing a first end of the pocket, and an upper barrier layer attached to the top surface of the cushioning element and covering a second end of the pocket.

Abstract: As described above, one or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles having structural color, and methods of making articles having structural color. The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural colors through the use of an optical element, where structural colors are visible colors produced, at least in part, through optical effects. The optical element (e.g., a single layer reflector, a single layer filter, a multilayer reflector or a multilayer filter) can include the reflective layer(s), constituent layers, and an optional textured surface. The optical element has a minimum percent reflectance in a wavelength range within the wavelength range of about 380 to 625 nanometers. The optical element imparts a structural color that corresponds substantially to the range of wavelength range.

Abstract: A variety of plates for footwear are provided including a polyolefin resin. Sole structures and articles of footwear formed therefrom are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. The effective amount can be an amount effective to allow the resin composition to pass a flex test, and in particular to pass a flex test without significant change in abrasion loss. In some aspects, the resin composition also includes a clarifying agent to improve optical clarity of the plate. In some aspects, the plates include a textile disposed on one or both of a first side and the second side of the plate. The textile can provide for improved bonding of the plate to other components such as a chassis or an upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include a sole structure and an upper. The upper may include a first section and a second section and may define a foot-receiving cavity over the sole structure. The first section may be fixed to the sole structure, and the second section may articulate relative to the first section between an access position and a use position, the foot-receiving cavity being more exposed when the second section is in the access position. A magnetic coupling includes a first coupling member that may be operatively secured to the second section of the upper and a second coupling member may be operatively secured to the sole structure and positioned so that the first coupling member couples with the second coupling member by magnetic force when the second section is in the access position.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole, an upper joined with the sole, and a lacing system. The lacing system is configured to secure the footwear to the wearer's foot and includes a primary lace support, a secondary lace support, and a lace. The primary lace support has a plurality of primary loops disposed on an exterior surface of the upper. Portions of the secondary lace support are inserted through the primary loops to form a plurality of secondary loops. A lace extends through the plurality of secondary loops. The lace is slidably adjustable within the secondary loops and the secondary loops are slidably adjustable within the primary loops to adjust the fit of the article of footwear on a wearer's foot.

Abstract: A lacing system for clothing or footwear is disclosed, having one or more laces, wherein the laces have at least part of at least one non-smooth surface and which are rotated in the path between a closing flap and the other of the garment or of the upper of the shoe, so as to maintain a parallel and adherent relationship to each other. A kit for obtaining a lacing system to be applied to a garment or to a shoe is also disclosed.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper. The upper may include a first and a second section and partially define a foot-receiving cavity over the sole structure. The first section may be fixed to the sole structure and the second section may articulate between an access position and a use position. The foot-receiving cavity may be more exposed in the access position to allow easier foot entry. A strap may extend from one of the first and the second section. A looped handle may extend from the strap and may at least partially form a loop. The strap may extend across the second section of the upper when the second section is in the use position. The strap may have a distal portion configured to releasably secure to one of the first section or the second section with the looped handle exposed.

Abstract: Universal shoe fastening systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention are provided. In one embodiment, a shoe fastening system for a shoe includes an anchoring strap-clip configured to attach to a first pair of eyelets of the shoe, an adjustment strap-clip configured to attach to a second pair of eyelets of the shoe, and a strap closure that includes an anchoring end portion configured to attach the anchoring strap-clip, an adjustable end portion configured to traverse under a bar region of the adjustment strap-clip that allows for the shoe to be fasten, and a fastening portion configured to connect the anchoring end portion with the adjustable end portion.

Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The tensioning system may be used with various sensors to determine how the motorized tensioning device should be controlled.

Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The tensioning system may be used with various sensors to determine how the motorized tensioning device should be controlled.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for efficiently and rapidly cleaning the bottom of a shoe. The system includes a base having a plurality of alternating, complementary shaped cleansing portions separated by grooves. The configuration of the cleansing portions provides for a sturdy and efficient device for cleaning the bottom of a shoe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a belt buckle with long usage rate, which comprises a buckle body and a mounting member, wherein the left side surface and the right side surface of a mounting rod body are both cutting planes, the left side surface of the mounting member is provided with a through concave cavity, the left end of an upper sheet body and the left end of a lower sheet body are both integrally formed with extension sheets extending downwards, a clamping interval is arranged between the free ends of the two extension sheets, the mounting rod body is clamped into the through concave cavity through the clamping interval and is rotatably arranged in the through concave cavity. Compared with the prior art, the buckle body is detachably connected with the mounting member, so that the free combination of different buckle bodies and different mounting members is realized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a universal double-sided belt buckle, which comprises a buckle body, a mounting member and a buckle pin, the left end of an upper sheet body and the left end of a lower sheet body are both integrally formed with extension sheets extending downwards, a clamping interval is arranged between the free ends of the two extension sheets, the left side of the mounting member, at the position corresponding to the first end of the buckle pin, is concavely provided with an accommodating recess which is communicated with the through concave cavity and used to accommodate the part of the buckle pin positioned at the mounting member and make it be able to rotate. Compared with the prior art, the buckle body is detachably connected with the mounting member, so that the utilization rate of the buckle body is improved.

Abstract: To provide a slider for a slide fastener, in which the structure for fixing a closing member is hard to be seen from the outside, and the overall appearance of a pull tab connecting part including the closing member can have a unity. The slider (1) comprises a pull tab connecting part (30) provided on an upper surface (11a) of the upper blade (11) of the slider body (10). The pull tab connecting part (30) comprises a cantilevered pull tab connecting post (31), in which one end portion (31a) is fixed to the upper surface (11a) of the upper blade (11) at one end side in the longitudinal direction and the other end portion (31b) is separated from the upper surface (11a) at the other end side in the longitudinal direction; and a closing member (40) attached to between the other end portion (31b) of the pull tab connecting post (31) and the upper surface (11a) of the upper blade (11).

Abstract: A clasp for a watch bracelet including a cover connected on a first side to a first bracelet strand and on a second side to a second bracelet strand, a connection between the second bracelet strand and the cover of the clasp, the connection including a connecting link sliding in a longitudinal direction of the clasp between a first position and a second position. The clasp includes at least one first and one second bars mounted in the cover, and the connecting link includes a lever provided with a hook capable of moving from a first position wherein the hook is engaged with a first bar integral with the cover of the clasp, into a second position wherein the hook is released from the engagement thereof with the first bar and the link is free to slide so as to engage the second bar with a hook.

Abstract: The present invention provides an essential oil-containing ring, comprising a ring body that is adjustable in size, a jewel provided on the ring body, a fixing member provided on the ring body and connected to one end of the jewel, a container component detachably provided at the other end of the jewel, and an essential oil contained in the container component to emit fragrance. The essential oil placed in a container in the ring can emit the fragrance through the joint gap. The ring of the present invention is provided with an opening at the ring body, so that the size of the ring can be adjusted according to different finger sizes as required.

Abstract: There is provided herein a jewelry system comprising a first segment having a shape of a ring, the first segment comprising two coaxially positioned apertures being essentially parallel to the ring's plane; a second segment sized and shaped to fit within the ring of the first segment, wherein the second segment comprises an aperture extending therethrough; and a rod configured to extend through the apertures of the first and second segments, thereby securing the second segment within the ring of the first segment.

Abstract: A round stone is intended for being inserted contiguously with other similar stones to as to conceal the setting of the stones. Facets are bevel-formed between the girdle and the pavilion. Grooves, open at the two ends thereof, are formed, as by sawing in a plane perpendicular to the axis, in the facets to receive the setting claws.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a plurality of secondary spheres and a main sphere connected in series. The main sphere includes a lower cover, an upper cover, a threading pillar, a chip, and a wireless transmitting component. The lower cover has a first assembling space. The upper cover is disposed on the lower cover and covers the first assembling space. The upper cover has a second assembling space communicated with the first assembling space. The threading pillar is clamped between the lower cover and the upper cover and is located in the first assembling space and the second assembling space. Both of the chip and the wireless transmitting component are disposed in the first assembling space, and the wireless transmitting component is electrically connected to the chip. An assembling method of a wearable electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions for enhancing the luster and/or brilliance of jewelry and/or gem stones comprising a non-aqueous carrier and optionally additives and/or fragrances, and methods for making and using same.

Abstract: An umbrella has a handle with a top end and a bottom end, wherein a shaft extends from the top end of the handle to a canopy, and a quick-release mounting feature is disposed on the handle.

Abstract: An arm-held umbrella includes an umbrella and an arm connector. One end of a supporting rod of the umbrella is mechanically connected with the arm connector so that the umbrella can rotate at a certain included angle relative to the length direction of the arm; the arm connector can be wrapped and fixed on the arm, and can also be used as a handle for holding umbrella by hand. Exactly, the umbrella attachable to the arm is “a multipurpose umbrella”, which can not only be attached to arm but also be held by hand. Especially, holding the umbrella under the state of bent arm meets various demands of people, for example, playing a mobile phone with both hands, cycling or taking photos while holding the umbrella.

Abstract: Cooling units are provided. The cooling units include a base having a housing with control components and a cooling tower attached to the base having an inner flow path and an exterior surface. An air distribution system is attached to the cooling tower and includes an air distribution chamber defined between first and second enclosures, air dispensers are configured in the first enclosure, and air flowing through the cooling tower mixes within the air distribution chamber to form a single stream of air to be dispensed through the air dispenser. The control components are configured to convey air through the base, the cooling tower, and the air distribution system to dispense air through the air dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of carrying devices for portable objects, and specifically, to a pouch comprising of a fastening means whereby jewelry is positioned around the fastening means within the pouch so that the jewelry remains secure within the pouch.

Abstract: A protective card case is described. The case includes a front cover including a transparent viewing area. The case also includes a rear cover including a transparent viewing area. Further, the case includes a coupling mechanism configured for coupling the front cover with the rear cover. Further still the case includes a latching mechanism configured to selectively latch the front cover with the rear cover. The rear cover includes a planar recessed area for holding a card in place when the front cover and rear cover are coupled together by the coupling mechanism and latched with the latching mechanism. The front cover includes an aperture providing access to a portion of the card when front cover and rear cover are coupled together by the coupling mechanism and latched with the latching mechanism and the aperture is at least large enough for a person to apply an autograph to a portion of the front of the card.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair styling device, a hair styling method, and a drive system suitable for use in the hair styling device. The invention relates in particular to a hair styling device (10; 210) for imparting a wave to a section of hair (36) without clamping the section of hair in the wave form. The device has a first forming member (24) and a second forming member (24) with a hair-receiving region (38) between the forming members. A driving member (20; 120) is movable relative to the first forming member and the second forming member to deform the section of hair in the hair-receiving region.

Abstract: A claw type or octopus type hair clip includes a first side, a second side, a hinge pin that pivotally couples the first side to the second side, and a lock that prevents the first side and the second side from undesirably pivoting to an open arrangement. The hair clip may include features, such as tabs that may be pressed together, that release the lock to enable the hair clip to be opened and placed over an object, such as an individual's hair. When lock-releasing features are released, the lock engages, enabling the first side and second side of the hair clip to be pivotally closed while preventing the first side and second side from pivotally opening.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a curvilinear upper clamping arm having a shape as a curved knurled member; a curvilinear lower clamping arm have a slightly curved bend up shape; and a hinge assembly, said upper clamping arm including two side ears, an elongated projections on an lower surface, said lower clamping arm including two side brackets, an elongated opening extending from a position adjacent of the other end to the side brackets, protrusions disposed on an upper surface at either side of the opening, and said hinge assembly including a torsion spring, pins through the side ears and the brackets. The upper clamping arm and the lower clamping arm set in a curved shape, the middle parts of the upper and lower clamping arms do not abut against each other to increase a large space for accommodating hair.

Abstract: A battery powered blow dryer having a novel heating element technology that can be powered by an attached battery pack. The heating element includes an infrared light bulb that emits high heat with relatively low power consumption compared to current methods. The present invention patent also describes a unique configuration of battery cells to optimally perform the task of blow drying hair.

Abstract: A handheld hair dryer includes a body extending about an axis and including a first end, a second end, an inner wall, and an outer wall. The outer wall and the inner wall extend from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and define a cavity therebetween. A central passage is defined by the inner wall. The hair dryer also includes an inlet defined by the inner wall and an outlet for the airflow to exit the cavity. The inlet is defined by the inner wall intermediate the first end and the second end. The hair dryer is configured to direct the airflow through the cavity and towards the outlet. The hair dryer further includes a handle connected to the body, a fan, and a motor positioned at least partly within the handle and coupled to the fan.

Abstract: The present inventive subject matter relates to a portable electronic device housing having an opening for receiving a hand or foot wherein the housing has interior positioned LEDs for emitting light onto the nails of the hand or foot to cure nail care preparations applied thereto. The device includes removably attachable top and bottom trim to which can be substituted with different top and bottom trim for different visual appearances. In addition, the disclosed device includes a slidably attached base plate that is movable to a first position for curing of fingernails of the hand and is movable to a second position for curing of toenails of the foot. The base plate includes protrusions for a tactile indicator to a user of proper positioning of a hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact container for cosmetics including a second inner container configured to be placed on the top of the first inner container lid of a first inner container and to be sealed with the first inner container lid. With this configuration, different cosmetics may be contained in the first and second inner containers, respectively, and only the second inner container may be opened and used. In addition, when not in use, the cosmetics contained in the first and second inner containers may be completely separated from each other. In addition, when the first inner container lid is opened, the first inner container lid may be used as a palette. Thus, the cosmetics of the first and second inner containers may be easily mixed and used without carrying a separate palette or adding a separate palette configuration to the compact container.

Abstract: The present application relates to a decorative member including a color developing layer including a light reflective layer and a light absorbing layer provided on the light reflective layer; and a substrate provided on one surface of the color developing layer, wherein the light absorbing layer includes a copper oxide (CuaOx).

Abstract: A cosmetic swab including a handle including an elongated body having a length extending between a first end and a second end, where the elongated body defines a grip portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The grip portion has a width that is less than the length of the elongated body, where the width is measured in a direction perpendicular to the length. A head is disposed on the first end of the handle, where the head has a width that is greater than the width of the handle. A first fabric layer surrounds the head, where the first fabric layer is form-fitted to the head to limit shifting of the first fabric layer relative to the head. A second fabric layer overlays the first fabric layer, where the second fabric layer is a non-cotton textile, and where the second fabric layer is coupled to the handle along a seam extending continuously around a perimeter of handle.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic or care product includes a stem having a vertical axis and a roller rotatably and pivotably connected to the bottom end of the stem such that the roller pivots around the vertical axis and rotates around a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis.

Abstract: A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.

Abstract: A product dispenser carrier includes an elastic body defining an opening to receive a product dispenser. The dispenser carrier further includes a coupler fixed to the elastic body to facilitate attachment of the elastic body to another object. In a particular embodiment, the product dispenser is a lip balm dispenser. In a more particular embodiment, the elastic body includes aesthetic features corresponding to the theme of the product dispenser.

Abstract: A case for cosmetic product(s) in the form of disc(s) that can for example contain a solid, waxy or paste-like formula, including at least a base having a continuous bottom without an opening and walls defining at least one inner housing directly receiving at least one disc of cosmetic product, a cover articulated with respect to the base about a rear pivot axis, and a spacer plate including at least one opening passing through its thickness in order to form a compartment directly surrounding the disc of cosmetic product in order to maintain the latter between the plate and the bottom of the base, where the spacer plate and the base respectively include means for removable attachment cooperating with each other so that the spacer plate is mounted in the base in a completely detachable manner.