Abstract: The present invention discloses an antimicrobial nonwoven cloth, whose raw materials comprising the following components in weight ratio: 75˜100 parts of polypropylene, 10˜25 parts of sodium p-styrenesulfonate, 10˜20 parts of silane coupling agent, 0.15˜1 part of polyhexamethylene biguanidine hydrochloride (PHMB), 0.05˜0.4 part of zinc salt, 1˜5 parts of bamboo charcoal fiber, and 0.01˜0.1 part of nano˜meter fumed silica. Further, a method of preparing the antimicrobial nonwoven cloth and a mask with antimicrobial nonwoven cloth are disclosed, to prevent bacteria from spreading through the air and saliva.

Abstract: Provided is a mask having a particularly remarkable effect against prevention of infections and pollen allergy. More specifically, the mask includes: a body portion being air-permeable and covering at least one portion of a face of a wearer; and a fixing portion fixing the body portion against the face of the wearer, and further the body portion has a radiation generating layer that generates radiation to its surroundings, the radiation generating hydroxyl radicals upon reacting to water molecules contained in the air. The hydroxyl radicals generated by the radiation emitted from the radiation generating layer, and hydrogen peroxide further generated from the hydroxyl radicals, inactivates the viruses, bacteria or the like in the surroundings.

Abstract: A glove may be structured for multi-layer engagement. The glove may include an object engagement layer, an intermediary support layer and an anatomic engagement layer. The object engagement layer may include an outer distal portion, an outer middle portion, an outer proximal portion, and an outer palm portion. The anatomic engagement layer may include an inner distal portion, an inner middle portion, an inner proximal portion, and an inner palm portion. The support layer may be interposed between the object engagement layer and the anatomic engagement layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses and articles including an adhering portion comprising a textile having an integral surface adhering substrate, said adhering portion configured to releasably adhere to the surface using the integral surface adhering substrate. In one aspect, the adhering portion is configured to releasably adhere to a wearer's body surface and a garment body surface with friction, wherein the friction is sufficient to hold the apparatus and article in a fixed position without the need for adhesives or mechanical fasteners. Also disclosed herein method of using said textile having an integral skin adhering substrate and methods for making the disclosed apparatuses and articles.

Abstract: A self-adhering, moldable and yet semi-rigid safeguard for the nose that does not require straps or bands, which also simultaneously protects a person's nose from inclement weather. The apparatus is made of low temperature moldable plastic enclosed between two layers of polychloroprene with a temporary adhesive applied to the back of the attachment so that it may adhere to a person's nose. The low temperature moldable plastic provides further adherence to a person's nose with its ability to be custom form fitted to a person's exact nose shape because of the safeguard's ability to be molded at warm temperatures. The low temperature molded plastic then cools to become more rigid offering further protection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket for a garment, in particular to a pocket comprising a rear side configured to be turned towards the body of a person and a front side which is connected to the rear side and configured to face away from the body of a person. The invention also relates to a garment provided with at least one pocket according to the invention.

Abstract: This invention is a device relating to the garment industry. It attaches near the bottom hem of a tee shirt. It works best when worn as a pair, one at each hip. This attachment is worn under the pants and serves the purpose of preventing the pants from sliding down from the hips. The device is made of a foam cube and has an elastic band protruding from it. This is distinct from other inventions for the same purpose because it is not belt-shaped and will not place pressure on the stomach. Unlike suspenders, it is invisible outwardly, and does not interfere with the appearance of the wearer's wardrobe.

Abstract: A shirt stay is provided that includes a Z-shaped or S-shaped double-clip support body providing a dual gripping mechanism that prevents a top garment from becoming untucked, while preventing a bottom garment from slipping down from the waist. The double clip support body includes two permanently interlocked U-shaped spring clips oriented in opposite directions and interchangeable grips arranged on the U-shaped spring clips to adjust the spacing of the springs, and correspondingly, the spring tension, of the U-shaped spring clips. Grips having different characteristics can be interchanged with one another on the support body based on the thickness of, and/or type of, material used for each of the top garment and the bottom garment.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired finishing pattern or other design. The system provides three-dimensional previews of their designs on a mannequin, using light projection techniques.

Abstract: A hat for protecting hair style, such as a hat that allows a person to maintain their hairstyle, curls, and/or volume, is disclosed.

Abstract: A helmet which includes a helmet shell, a protective shield, and at least first and second fastener arrangement which respectively secure the protective shield to opposed sides of the helmet shell, and wherein each fastener arrangement includes a shock absorbing element which is engaged with and secured to a respective section of the protective shield.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments illustrate methods and systems for training users in sports using mixed reality. The method includes retrieving data from athletes wearing helmets, wearable glasses, and/or motion-capture suits in real time. The helmets and the wearable glasses are integrated with mixed-reality technology. Further, physical performance data of the athletes is captured using a variety of time-synchronized measurement techniques. Thereafter, the athletes are trained using the captured data and audio, visual and haptic feedback.

Abstract: A sweat absorption assembly for protecting headwear from sweat includes a plurality of mating mount components that are configured to removably attached a sweatband to a baseball cap. The mounting components include mating socket portions and stud portions coupled to a mount band of the sweat absorption assembly and the rim of a cap. An absorbing member of the sweat absorbing assembly is elongated and is positionable on the mount band and removably to be cleaned.

Abstract: Footwear with a weight sensor for determining the weight of the user, a step counter for determined the number of steps a user takes, a display to show weight and steps, and a wireless transceiver to communicate with a smartphone or smartwatch. The footwear can be hung using the integrated magnet.

Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.

Abstract: A collapsible shoe heel configured to be received in a sole of a shoe is provided. The collapsible shoe heel features a support member having a first end and second end, a substantially u-shaped lifting member having a first end and a second end, an angle, formed by the support member and the lifting member, which has a natural position, a first hinge rotatably connecting the first end of the support member and the first end of the lifting member, and a second hinge rotatably connecting the second end of the support member and the second end of the lifting member. The first hinge and second are configured to retain the natural position of the angle.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a footwear consisting of an upper portion and a sole, wherein the upper portion is provided with a soft and flexible deconstructed plantar area able to allow the foot to rest on it, once the footwear has been worn, and the sole is fixed to the upper portion below the plantar area and is provided with a plurality of flexible bearings, arranged in correspondence with respective sensitive areas for the plantar reflexology massage.

Abstract: An adjustable corrective shoe component is provided. The shoe component can be disposed in an inner lining of a shoe. The shoe component may include a shell formed conformal to an interior bottom surface of the shoe and curving upwards at sides of the shoe. The shell may include a forefoot section to accommodate a forefoot area of a foot, a middle section to accommodate a midfoot area of the foot, and a hind section to accommodate a hind area of the foot. The shoe component may include a strap attached to a medial side of the middle section and configured to pull the middle section towards a lateral side of the shoe to cause the middle section to support an arch of the foot.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a shoe component. The shoe component may include a toebox, an insole, an adhesive membrane, a thermal-resistant insert, a midsole, and an outsole. The insert may further include a footbed. The footbed may include an upper surface and a bottom surface. The insert may further include an upper laminate on the upper surface of the footbed and a lower laminate on the bottom surface of the footbed.

Abstract: A shoe upper having a plurality of arms that expand the shoe opening when the topline of the upper is compressed toward the sole portion of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe may include an upper sole and an outer sole. In one state of the shoe, the upper sole is conductively connected to the outer sole. In another state of the shoe, the upper sole is electrically insulated from the outer sole. The shoe may be changed between these states.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a unitary sole with a first cushioning body having a first hardness and a second cushioning having a second hardness greater than the first hardness. Both the first and the second cushioning bodies are exposed at a periphery of the sole. The second cushioning body may have a wedge surface that interfaces with a lateral extremity of the first cushioning body and angles laterally outward toward a lateral side exterior surface of the sole from a lower extent to an upper extent of the wedge surface. The second cushioning body may underlie the first cushioning body in a portion of a forefoot region of the sole such that the first cushioning body establishes a foot-facing exterior surface and the second cushioning body establishes a ground-facing exterior surface of the sole where the first cushioning body overlies the second cushioning body.

Abstract: Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim is shaped such that the outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component tapers or curves inward moving from a forefoot support area to an arch support area, and wherein a narrowest dimension from a lateral side edge to a medial side edge of the outer perimeter boundary rim is located in a heel support area of the ground-engaging component; and (b) a support structure extending into or at least partially across the open space. The ground-engaging component may have a narrower width dimension in a central heel or rear heel support area than in the arch support area.

Abstract: An article of footwear facilitates relatively easy donning and removal, and secure adjustment. The article of footwear comprises a sole structure, an upper secured to the sole structure, and a plurality of tensioning cables having proximal ends fixed to at least one of the upper or the sole structure and extending out of the upper. A strap has a proximal end connected to distal ends of the plurality of tensioning cables, and has a distal end releasably securable to the upper to tighten the tensioning cables. A webbed spacer is secured to the plurality of tensioning cables. The webbed spacer extends between adjacent ones of the plurality of tensioning cables, and the adjacent ones of the plurality of tensioning cables spaced apart from one another by the webbed spacer.

Abstract: A lacing system for an article may include a tensioning mechanism, a plurality of guide members, and a lace that is operationally coupled with the tensioning mechanism and that is routed along a lace path of the article via the plurality of guide members. The lace is routed along the lace path so that a first portion of the lace is routed directly from the tensioning mechanism to a top end of the lace path and so that a second portion of the lace is routed directly from the tensioning mechanism to a position that is adjacent a bottom end of the lace path. Tensioning of the lace, via the tensioning mechanism, causes the top end of the lace path and the position adjacent the bottom end of the lace path to be initially tensioned.

Abstract: A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other.

Abstract: A magnetic apparel cinch apparatus for securely gathering or taking up slack or adjusting a hem in an article of clothing is provided. A magnetic first member and a magnetic second member coupled via a link strap are featured. A user may gather a portion of the article of clothing and secure said gathering by meeting the first member and the second member such that the portion of the article of clothing gathered by the user is secured in place by the link strap. The magnets in the apparel cinch clip are permanently secured in the first member and the second member to ensure best use, user safety, and to avoid damage to the magnets.

Abstract: The invention generally includes a modular jewelry system that may include a plurality of interchange components allowing a user to create a personalized jewelry item. In certain embodiment, jewelry components may be interchangeable across a variety of jewelry pieces allowing for improved user customization and personalization based on size, shape, color and design.

Abstract: An improved method and device for stabilizing jewelry or accessories while on a wearer, which prevents the jewelry items from moving about the wearers body into an unwanted orientation using a rare earth or other magnet that is adhered to your body. The device itself is a sort of adhesive with a type of magnet that adheres to the body in any location to stabilize metal accessories or jewelry items.

Abstract: A jewelry clip is provided for clipping onto an elongated member of a bracelet and/or necklace. The jewelry clip includes first and second parts connected by a hinge and being rotatable between open and closed states. The clip in the closed state is adapted for gripping the elongated member and in the open state is adapted for being released from the elongated member. At least one discrete spring biases the clip toward the closed state when the clip is in the open state. The clip has, in the closed state, a through hole. At least one of the first and second parts includes at least one resilient element defining at least part of an inner surface of the jewelry clip defining the through hole. When the clip is clipped onto the elongated member, the resilient element provides a frictional resistance against movement of the elongated member through the through hole.

Abstract: The invention features a shade apparatus adapted to provide shade to an individual or individuals while they are outside and in need of shade from sunlight. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention contemplate a shade apparatus that is easily portable and easily adapted to the sun's changing positions, thereby providing the individual/user with shade from sunlight.

Abstract: A configurable bag is provided. The configurable bag has plurality of various interconnecting storage compartments (or “modules”). The interconnecting storage compartments may be selectively used to store various objects such as, for example, shoes, clean clothes, dirty clothes, toiletries, etc. The interconnecting storage compartments may be selectively secured vertically to each other so as to be able to be easily fit within, for example, a standard vertical gym locker. Retractable hooks may be secured to the sides of the interconnecting storage compartments so as to allow the assembled device to hang vertically from a hanger poll. The storage compartments may allow for both front and top access into the interior of the device.

Abstract: Improved carrying containers are provided which overcome shortcomings of traditional tote type containers as well as traditional carry bag, backpack, sack bag, and messenger bag containers. Containers having a main seam defining upper and lower portions of the sides forming the containers. The upper portion is foldable about the main seam such that it can superpose over the lower portion. Handles for a user are provided generally interior to the container, which handles are exposed for use when such folding occurs. The upper portion may be unfolded and cinched closed with a captive cord or via employment of one or more straps. The unfolded container may be employed as a carry bag, backpack, sack bag, or messenger bag configuration with improved comfort, convenience and security.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a carrying bag includes a carrying bag body formed by a security panel assembly comprising a cut-resistant fabric or mesh, with a strap channel having at least two spaced-apart reinforced channel openings; and a carrying strap comprising: first and second wire cables; a first flexible material having a first lateral region folded around the first wire cable to enclose the first wire cable and a second lateral region folded around the second wire cable to enclose the second wire cable; and a second flexible material arranged on or over a central region of the first flexible material. Representative embodiments may include a water-resistant pocket coupled to a protected seam and extending to an exterior of the carrying bag body; and a fastener to close the water-resistant pocket external to the carrying bag body.

Abstract: A luggage system, the luggage comprising at least a front side and a rear side, having an interior face and an exterior face, the front and rear sides connected through an at least one seam and defining an interior cavity, the seam comprising at least one opening, wherein the at least one opening incorporates a closure device, a retaining device, the retaining device located in the interior cavity of the luggage system and wherein the retaining device protrudes through the opening when actuated, thereby enabling a removable strap to be attached and a trolley sleeve to be formed.

Abstract: An improved basin system is adapted for use in hair salons. For example, embodiments have been developed to provide a hair wash basin that allows for increased efficiency and reduced adverse effects when washing and/or otherwise working with a person's hair. Embodiments provide wash basins having a central cavity in which a human subject's hair hangs under the influence of gravity, the central cavity being externally accessible by way of a movable panel member (for example, a hinged panel member). This enables the basin to be used for washing of hair (with the panel in a closed configuration) and for accessing the hair to perform various treatments and other actions (with the panel in an open configuration).

Abstract: The article for decorating a person's skin, lips or nail comprises a decorative element to be transferred by means of a fixing agent comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer and a solvent. The article comprises: a decorative layer to be transferred, the decorative layer comprising the decorative element, the decorative layer having a first external surface and a second external surface; a support film of the decorative layer, said support film being removably fixed to the first external surface of said decorative layer; and a base layer forming a barrier for limiting migration of the pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer, the base layer being resistant to the solvent.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing essential oils, perfume and the like includes a container body with a void for holding a liquid and a dispenser for selectively controlling the removal of the liquid from the void.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic product dispensing device including a base and a tubular cartridge configured to be detachably coupled to the base. The cartridge includes: an outer tube; a control sleeve; a receptacle for cosmetic product; and a bottom element integral in rotation with the control sleeve. The base includes an operating member including a coded pattern and the bottom element includes a complementary operating member including a complementary coded pattern. The operating member is able to engage with the complementary operating member such that a relative rotation of the base in relation to the cartridge causes a movement of the receptacle for cosmetic product along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge.

Abstract: A refill intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base includes a cosmetic product stick and a sleeve inside which the stick is movably mounted. The sleeve is closed by at least one lid. The refill further includes an actuation unit making it possible for retraction and/or extension of the cosmetic product stick, the sleeve extending along the actuation unit so as to prevent its actuation.

Abstract: A backpack that has a front pocket with an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening, and have hinged couplings of the magnetic strips to internal surfaces of the container.

Abstract: A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59). The cup assembly (10) is constructed to have streamlined assembly method due to a reduced number of parts needing separation and/or improved connecting features. The improved geometry of lid (12, 14) components lends to heightened ease of cleaning. A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59).

Abstract: The present invention provides a scrunches/towel combination which surrounds the palm of the user's hand that is involved in sporting or working activities and needs a towel for wiping perspiration from various parts of the body during these activities. While not in use, the towel can be folded within the palm of the hand through the scrunches.

Abstract: A brush that includes an intertwisted wire core defining a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of bristles secured within the intertwisted wire core, each of the plurality of bristles having opposed ends that extend radially away from the core, and at least some of the opposed ends of the plurality of bristles being split into a plurality of fragments.

Abstract: A portable toothbrush is provided with a deployed toothbrush member with a thin thickness in a support plate to be carried conveniently and includes a toothbrush head and a toothbrush bar by a configuration in which a deployed toothbrush member is bent and assembled. The portable toothbrush includes: a toothbrush head assembly in which toothbrush head portions facing each other at a specific interval are formed on opposite sides of a surface of a lengthwise upper end of the support plate to be divided and first coupling holes are formed on sides of the toothbrush head portions; and a toothbrush bar assembly in which support bosses facing opposite side ends of a lower end of the support plate are formed at opposite side ends of a surface of the support plate contacting the toothbrush head portions and second coupling holes are formed on sides of the support bosses.

Abstract: A floor cleaner can include a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and at least one edge cleaning brush provided on the housing. The edge cleaning brush includes multiple cleaning implements which rotate at different velocities. A gear system, such as a planetary gear system, can drive one cleaning implement at a lower speed than another cleaning implement.

Abstract: A cleaning utensil is disclosed; the utensil may have a core and bristle holders for holding bristle assemblies; the cleaning utensil may be in the shape of a trigonal pyramid.

Abstract: Proposed is a toothbrush having pairs of bristles configured in a bundle, each of the pair of bristles being composed of a first bristle having a fine end portion and a second bristle having a flat end portion, thereby more efficiently removing food remnants that are stuck between teeth or remain on the surfaces of teeth, and efficiently removing food remnants stuck between teeth and dental braces even when the dental braces are installed on the teeth.

Abstract: A toothbrush including: a body, the body having a head with bristles; and a manually operated pump formed in the body, the pump having a nozzle for drawing a liquid into the body and expelling the water from the body. The nozzle can be disposed on the head on a surface opposite to a surface on which the bristles are disposed. The pump can further include: a reservoir disposed in the body for containing the liquid, the nozzle being in fluid communication with the reservoir; a shaft movably disposed in the reservoir, the shaft having a first seal substantially disposed at a free end of the shaft; and a second seal disposed in the body for sealingly engaging with an outer surface of the shaft. The first seal can be a piston a grip can be disposed at an other end of the shaft.

Abstract: A personal care device including at least one sensor (28) configured to obtain sensor data including information about a user; a controller (30) having a feature extraction module (230) and a classifier (240), the feature extraction module configured to extract one or more features from the obtained sensor data, the classifier configured to determine a status of a user based on the extracted one or more features; and a personal care device (10) configured to provide a personal care function and receive one or more control signals to adjust the personal care function based on a determined status of at least a portion of the user's body.