Abstract: Portions of an article of footwear are formed from an extruded member. A sole or portion of a sole can be formed from one or more extruded members. The extruded member can be a single, continuous piece of solid material. A sole for an article of footwear can be fashioned from an extruded member formed in a controlled geometric pattern. The sole can include one or more layers.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first plate, a fluid-filled bladder supported on the first plate, and a second plate supported on the fluid-filled bladder with the fluid-filled bladder disposed between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate ascends rearward of the fluid-filled bladder and the second plate descends rearward of the fluid-filled bladder with a posterior portion of the first plate above a posterior portion of the second plate rearward of the fluid-filled bladder. A method of manufacturing footwear sole structures includes assembling sole structures for plural ranges of footwear sizes, each of the sole structures including a fluid-filled bladder with a predetermined inflation pressure that is different for at least two of the plural ranges.

Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.

Abstract: Footwear or other foot-receiving devices include various conforming fit, stability, and/or “locked down” feel features. The uppers (or foot-covering components) for such articles of footwear (or other foot-receiving devices) may include one or more of: (a) an upper shell defining an interior chamber, wherein the upper shell includes a plantar support surface and sidewalls extending from an outer perimeter of the plantar support surface; (b) a bootie component (e.g., formed as a sock or sock-like garment) received in the interior chamber; (c) one or more foot wrapping bands; and/or (d) an interior midsole within the bootie component. The bootie component and/or the foot wrapping band(s) may be secured to the upper shell at a location inside an outer perimeter of the plantar support surface of the upper shell and beyond the bight line between the sidewalls of the upper and the plantar support surface.

Abstract: A shoelace tightening device includes a main ratchet gear and an auxiliary ratchet gear, which allows a stopper unit to be coupled so as to have a clearance such that the stopper accurately engages with the main ratchet gear. The shoelace tightening device further includes: a lower cover having a receiving recess within a top portion of the lower cover; a reel rotatably inserted into the receiving recess of the lower cover, wherein the reel includes a gear coupling portion provided on a top portion of the reel such that a wire is wound on the reel when the reel is rotated; a housing accommodating the reel inside the housing, wherein a bottom end portion of the housing is fixed to the receiving recess of the lower cover to be integrally fixed to the lower cover.

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 clasp which has a primary body and a secondary body couples a first elongated member with a second elongated member. The primary body has a bore and a pin extending within the bore. The secondary body has a rod. A pin bore is within the rod and defines an interior rod wall. A groove is within the interior rod wall. A leg is coupled to the pin. A locking channel is within the interior rod wall and coupled to the groove. The leg engages with the shaped locking channel for coupling and decoupling the primary body with the secondary body.

Abstract: The invention provides a wristband with an integrated pocket that can be used to store small valuables.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract: A bracelet clasp, of a deployant buckle type, is provided. The bracelet clasp includes first and second strips articulated to one another, between a closed position for wear and an open position, the first strip carrying a member for attaching a first bracelet strand, the second strip including, at its second end, a length adjustor for adjusting the length of the bracelet, the clasp further includes at least one locking member for holding the first and second strips in their closed position. According to an embodiment, the length adjustor includes a bar movable relative to the second strip and carrying a stud intended to be inserted into a hole in the bracelet to define a point of anchoring of the latter to the clasp, the movable bar being able to move and define at least two positions associated with a useful length of the bracelet.

Abstract: Embodiments, alternatives and variations of a device with a assisted opening and closing mechanism for the opening and closing of at least one shaft. Finger rings and other items is configured with components to conveniently, easily and quickly open and close at least one shaft with at least one tensioning mechanism. Other uses of said devices comprise use as a knife, as a tool, a way of relaxation, for therapeutic use, for educational use, as a toy, for self defence, and for entertainment purposes.

Abstract: Proposed is a decorative element containing (a) a transparent gemstone with a faceted surface comprising convex curved regions, (b) a transparent electrically conductive layer applied to said faceted surface comprising convex curved regions, (c) a wavelength-selective layer applied (c1) to the planar side opposite to the faceted curved surface, or (c2) to the photovoltaic cell (d); (d) a photovoltaic cell; and (e) a touch-sensitive electronic circuitry.

Abstract: An item of jewelry having a base element and at least one gem which is mounted so that it can be moved in the base element such that the gem can move with respect to the base element. The gem is arranged, at least in areas, in a recess of the base element and is secured by at least one retaining element to prevent falling out from the recess. The retaining element extends from the base element slightly over one part of the upper side of the gem such that the center of the upper side is not covered b the retaining element.

Abstract: A Stretchable Reusable bag such as for shopping or groceries that is small enough to be kept inside a pocket when in its Compacted Mode and easily and quickly decompressed into an Empty Mode and then expandable to a large In-Use Mode in which it is capable of adapting to the shape and volume of Regular-Sized Items until acquiring a total volume of 500 times the volume of the bag in its Compacted Mode through Smooth Transitions, is achieved by sewing one or more handles to an elastic waistband attached to a rectangular or squared Main Body primarily made of a Nylon-elastane fiber material, preferably in its 85% nylon-15% elastane configuration and its micro-fishnet mesh variant. A method is disclosed for the formation of these bags out of the repurposing of a micro-fishnet pantyhose.

Abstract: A self-propelling item of luggage, for example a suitcase, includes at least a storage area, a drive, a camera, and a data processing device which is designed to recognize an authorized user in a predefined distance range by means of at least one image captured with the camera and on the basis of at least one visual feature extracted from the image, and to actuate the drive so that the item of luggage follows the authorized user in a self-propelling manner at a distance, where the at least one visual feature is characteristic of at least one item of clothing of the authorized user. A method for operating such a self-propelling item of luggage is also described.

Abstract: Devices and methods for styling hair, and in particular, to devices and methods for styling hair using electrolysis are described herein. A method for styling hair includes arranging a section of hair between a first electrode and a second electrode. The section of hair is contacted with an electrolyte before being arranged between the first and second electrodes, after being arranged between the first and second electrodes, and/or concurrently with being arranged between the first and second electrodes. The method further includes causing the first electrode to have a first negative potential, and causing the second electrode to have a second potential, such that the absolute value of the first negative potential is greater than the absolute value of the second potential, and such that the difference in electrical potential between the first electrode and the second electrode creates an electrolysis zone between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: A hair clip apparatus includes a tongue, a clasp and a plurality of hair engaging teeth. The clasp cooperates with the tongue to retain the hair in a desired styling effect. The hair engaging teeth are spaced from the clasp and the tongue to engage hair surrounding the clasp and the tongue. The hair clip apparatus is retained in the volume of hair by trapping the hair between the clasp and the tongue, and also via the hair engaging teeth. The hair engaging teeth also are arranged to retain and secure hair between adjacent teeth, and also trap hair between the inner surfaces of the teeth and the base and/or tongue.

Abstract: A constricting hair cap includes an elongated, generally cone-shaped body having a crown section, a middle section and an open bottom end. An elastomeric band is positioned along the bottom end, and a plurality of drawstrings extend upward from the bottom end through an aperture located on the crown section. Each of the drawstrings are positioned within a channel that is located inside the main body and are connected to a cord stop that is positioned adjacent to the aperture along the outside of the main body. Each of the drawstrings are positioned evenly along the main body and function to transition the main body between an extended position and a constricted position upon receiving a pulling force.

Abstract: A contour detection apparatus includes a processor. The processor learns to detect a nail contour being a detection target by setting an initial shape including feature points based on learning data each being image data on a finger including a learning target nail, and setting, as a reference point, a feature point among the feature points corresponding to a reference position, thereby obtaining contour detection information. The processor arranges, in treatment target data being image data on a finger including a treatment target nail, an initial position of the shape such that a point corresponding to the reference position in a contour of the finger including the treatment target nail is superposed on the reference point, and fits the shape to the treatment target nail from the initial position, thereby detecting the nail contour of the treatment target nail.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing beauty products, such as clay. The apparatus includes a flexible containment vessel, having a wide top opening, a throat constriction, and a bottom containment and mixing region. The throat constriction may be folded over to provide a sealing closure to prevent drying of the clay or spoilage between uses. The interior of the vessel is formed of a smooth rubberized material while the exterior has a textured surface to provide a frictional gripping surface to facilitate mixing of the beauty product within the vessel. A carrying handle and a hanging hook may also be included to facilitate mixing and storage of the containment and mixing vessel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a two-side adherable high-frequency induction heating container sealing member, the sealing member comprising: an upper layer that comprises a first thermal-adhesion sealing layer, a first aluminum foil layer, an intermediate base layer, a synthetic resin layer having tensile strength and hardness, and a first thermal-adhesion resin layer, which are successively formed from the top to the bottom, the upper layer having a preformed opening guide cut line-provided opening tab, a preformed opening guide cut strip, and a preformed thermal-adhesion sealing strip; and a lower layer that is formed beneath the upper layer and comprises a second aluminum foil layer and a second thermal-adhesion sealing layer, which are successively formed from the top to the bottom, wherein the first thermal-adhesion resin layer of the upper layer is integrated with the second aluminum foil layer of the lower layer through thermal adhesion.

Abstract: An application container includes a main body cylinder, an application tool, and an engagement portion. The main body cylinder has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The application tool is insertable into the main body cylinder through the first end of the main body cylinder. The engagement portion is positioned within the main body cylinder, and includes a cylindrical portion to connect with the application tool and a connector that connects the cylindrical portion and the main body cylinder. The cylindrical portion of the engagement portion is spaced apart from the main body cylinder.

Abstract: A cosmetic container with a self-aligning magnetic closure. The cosmetic container can include a cap with a first magnetic portion and an applicator including a plug, and a receptacle for receiving product therein, the receptacle having a second magnetic portion configured to engage with the first magnetic portion, and an access aperture configured to receive the applicator. In some implementations, one of the cap or the receptacle includes at least one cam feature and the other of the cap or the receptacle includes at least one recess configured to receive the at least one cam feature.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing personal care product with a handle defining a cavity with a support surface. A fluid reservoir containing a volume of a fluid is configured to attach to the handle. An actuator on the handle that has a pump contacting surface. A pump system positioned within the handle includes a flexible fluid collector configured to dispense fluid from the fluid reservoir to an exit port. The flexible fluid collector contacts the support surface of the handle and the pump contacting surface of the actuator in a neutral position.

Abstract: A rotating cosmetic case including an outer metal jacket (1) fitted and mechanically retained to a sheath of synthetic material, at the same time by at least one rotational lock and at least one tensile lock. A rotational lock may include a cut-out (5) opening outwards at the lower end of the cylindrical wall of the metal jacket (1), this cut-out (5) being mounted in conjunction with a molded projection in the sheath, while the tensile lock may include at least one aperture (7) in the lower part of the cylindrical wall of the metal sheath (1) defining, with the lower end of the sheath (1), a wall portion (8) directed inwards with respect to a housing located in the sheath.

Abstract: A cosmetic case including an inner body carrying on its outer surface a plurality of basin-shaped receptacles for housing a cosmetic product or a cosmetic article, and a number of cosmetic products and/or cosmetic articles each retained within a basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles, where the inner body has an elongated shape developing along a main axis, the shape of the inner body being provided with a lateral surface developing around the main axis, and a first and a second end surface transversal to the main axis; where at least one basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles is provided on the lateral surface of the inner body; and where at least one elongated receptacle is provided inside the inner body, extending parallel to the main axis and accessible through an aperture obtained on the first and/or second end surface of the inner body.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating output image data. The method comprises receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image. The method further comprises recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image. The method further comprises generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup. The method also comprises generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image.

Abstract: A personal care device for modifying a keratinous surface having a sensor, a treatment element adapted to deposit a personal care composition, a feedback element, and a processor. The feedback element can be activated during deposition of the personal care composition. The personal care device can analyze a keratinous surface, identify keratinous imperfections, and then modify the keratinous imperfection by depositing a personal care composition. The feedback element can be intermittently activated during deposition and can emit a feedback signal that corresponds to the deposition of the personal care composition to alert the user as to how the personal care device is working and/or when the modification process is complete.

Abstract: When a device mounted on a mask pack, and a mask pack and a kit including the device are used, the mask pack may be well attached onto an application site, for example, skin; delivery of a bioactive material via the skin may improve; and itching, pain, burning, and erythema that may occur during a process of delivering the bioactive material to the skin may be prevented by using the device including an electrode.

Abstract: A beverage container system can include a reusable beverage bottle, such as a water bottle, and a reusable beverage cup that can nest with the beverage bottle, inside a sleeve that attaches to the beverage bottle, when not in use. A beverage bottle cap can include a storage region for storing a cup cap that fits onto the beverage cup when it is removed from its nested, or stowed, configuration. From the stowed configuration, the user can twist a collet to permit removal of the beverage cup. After filled, the cup cap may be placed over the cup to prevent leakage or spillage and permit the user to access the contents. The cup may be placed, bottom side first, into the sleeve and the collet activated to connect the cup with the bottle, where a user may access each by accessing either end of the assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination bag and baby carrier that couple together via a harness. The bag and carrier removably couple to the harness with clips and snaps, for example, to allow the use of the bag and carrier at the same time but also to allow the bag to be removed and the user to rest while holding their baby in the carrier. In an embodiment, a wrap carrier can be used and is coupled to the harness to hold the baby in a wrap-type arrangement.

Abstract: In a garment convertible into a bag for stowage and transport, there is a base garment, and a pair of pockets attached thereto. The two pockets are joined together with a zipper fastener that attaches mating teeth halves on the respective pockets so as to be zipped continuously around the connected pockets to form a bag therein, the material of the base garment adapted so as to be folded for insertion in the bag.

Abstract: A lifting platform with a sliding keyboard holder is disclosured. The lifting platform has a table plate, a base and a supporting leg connected with the table plate and the base, and a keyboard holder connected to the table plate. And the keyboard holder is slidably connected to the table plate in the vertical direction and is locked by a locking device. The keyboard holder can slide in the vertical direction to the position below the working table surface where the lifting platform is placed. With the above structure, the keyboard holder can be locked at any height at any time to meet the ergonomic requirements of different users, and the operation is simple, convenient and flexible.

Abstract: A formed support member that is structurally steady and easy to manufacture is disclosed herein. The formed support member comprises a downwardly facing U-shaped body, a first flat end, a first securing tab having one end integrally connected to the first flat end and another end extended downwardly to receive at least partially a first support surface of a first supporting beam, a second flat end, and a second securing tab having one end integrally connected to the second flat end and another end extended downwardly to receive at least partially a second support surface of a second supporting beam.

Abstract: Combined multi-style leisure furniture systems comprising one or more main body units and one or more auxiliary units on the main body units, wherein the main body unit is a main body of the furniture, and a plurality of mounting holes are distributed on the main body unit; the auxiliary unit is an auxiliary functional member on the main unit and is provided with an insertion fixing piece; the auxiliary unit is fixed to the main body unit by inserting the insertion fixing piece to the mounting hole of the main unit so as to form the combined multi-style leisure furniture. The invention is not only convenient to combine, but also has various combined styles, and it is little influenced by site limitation during application, and is suitable for various places such as homes, parks, lounges of public places, such as airports and railway stations and the like.

Abstract: A device for connecting a movable push element of a piece of furniture or a household appliance to a guide rail. According to the present invention, the device comprises a locking arm with a locking member, wherein in the mounted condition of the device the locking member is designed to be coupled with a locking element, wherein the elongated locking arm is connected by two spaced-apart elastic attachment members to the remainder of the device, which attachment members engage with the locking arm transversely to a longitudinal extension of the locking arm, so that the locking arm is movable in the region of the locking member in a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the locking arm and in the direction of the attachment members.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door, a rail assembly that slidably couples the drawer door to the cabinet, a driving device disposed at the door part, and an elevation device disposed at the drawer part to vertically elevate at least a portion of the drawer part. The driving device includes a motor assembly, a pair of screw units, and a pair of levers, each of the pair of levers being coupled to and configured to be rotated by a corresponding one of the pair of screw units to elevate the elevation device. The drawer door includes a door part configured to open and close the storage chamber and a drawer part that is configured to be inserted into and withdrawn out of the storage chamber and defines a storage space.

Abstract: A device that prevents the self-adjustment of a leveling glide for the tubular legs of various types of furniture, including tables and chairs, is disclosed. The device comprises a threaded insert for a furniture leveling assembly that includes a polymeric washer secured to the bottom of the threaded insert. The polymeric washer is aligned with the axis of the internally threaded of the threaded insert and has a hole diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the externally threaded stem of the leveling glide.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable shelving unit that is useful within tents and the like when one is camping. The device is easy to pack and carry and is lightweight but will hold a fair amount of weight when in use. There is no requirement for supporting the shelving unit to posts or trees or the like, as the device is self-supportable, even when it contains various objects on the shelving. It is especially useful for tent camping.

Abstract: The invention provides a rack system (500) comprising a plurality of metal profiles (200, 300), one or more of the metal profiles comprising a first end, wherein the first end is disposed with a polymeric cap (100).

Abstract: Disclosed is a chair seat board (100) and a chair (1000) to which a chair backboard (200) is coupled. The chair seat board (100) may comprise: a frame unit 40 having a plurality of frames (41, 42, 43, 44) configured in a hollow shape, respectively, and implemented to allow independent movement; and a support unit configured to support the frame unit 40 while being coupled to the frame unit (40) on a lower side of the frame unit (40).

Abstract: A chair includes a seat surface and a laterally pivotable backrest. The backrest is secured to two joints, which have mutually parallel axes of rotation.

Abstract: A chair includes a back member and arm brackets. The back member is tapered toward an end that is adjacent to a seat. The arm brackets are attached under a bottom portion of the seat. Each arm bracket is adjustable to provide a seat clearance area for the seat when one or more of the arm brackets are adjusted up to approximately 90 degrees from an original upright position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage container holder comprising a holding portion elongated in a first direction and a stabilizing portion elongated in a second direction. The stabilizing portion is coupled to the holding portion. The second direction is different than the first direction. The holding portion includes an aperture that is configured to hold a beverage container. The stabilizing portion is configured to be placed below a seating surface of a furniture for sitting.

Abstract: A bed rail having an operating position at one of the sides of a bed and a stored position between a mattress and box spring of the bed. To take down the bed rail, a guard frame portion is disengaged from a base frame portion, then the guard frame portion is pivoted and slid into the base frame portion. To set up the bed rail, the guard frame portion can be slid out of the base frame portion, pivoted relative to the base frame portion, then engaged to the base frame portion and into the operating position at a side of the bed.

Abstract: An air bed is provided, including: an upper sheet, a lower sheet, a left side sheet, a right side sheet, a first structural pull belt and a second structural pull belt, wherein the upper sheet, the lower sheet, the left side sheet and the right side sheet define one air chamber. The upper sheet and the lower sheet are connected with each other at the front and the back, and an inner edge of a joint between the upper sheet and the lower sheet is provided with the first structural pull belt. The left side sheet is connected with the upper sheet and the lower sheet to form a left side wall of the air bed, and an inner edge of a left joint is provided with the second structural pull belt.

Abstract: A child seat includes a seat portion fixedly connected with a first coupling part, a connector that is pivotally connected with the first coupling part of the seat portion and is operable to detachably engage with a corresponding structure provided on a child supporting apparatus, a locking mechanism operable to lock and unlock the connector with respect to the seat portion, and a backrest frame fixedly connected with a second coupling part and operatively connected with the locking mechanism, the second coupling part being pivotally connected with the first coupling part, wherein the backrest frame is rotatable in a folding direction to cause the locking mechanism to unlock the connector with respect to the seat portion and in an unfolding direction to cause the locking mechanism to lock the connector with respect to the seat portion.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hard plastic booster seat, a soft foam insert positioned inside the hard plastic booster seat, and a semi-circular tray removeably affixed to an upper channel of a top portion of the hard plastic booster seat, the tray comprising one or more sections configured to be locked separately or in combination into the upper channel with a dual function latch mechanism.

Abstract: A changing pod for an infant has a bed member for supporting an infant in a lying condition. The bed member has an infant support surface partially sloping downwardly towards a foot end of the bed member, and raised walls extending upwardly from the infant support surface for securing the infant thereon. A gully for operatively directing fluid runoff from the infant support surface and over the foot end of the bed member is defined by a break in the raised walls located near the foot end of the bed member. The bed member is receivable on a base member. The base member defines first and second cavities, within which respective first and seconds drawers are slidably movable along axes being transverse one another. The first drawer is shaped and sized such that even when in a retracted condition within the first cavity, at least a portion of an upper open end thereof extends longitudinally beyond the foot end of the bed member.

Abstract: A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin includes a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position, the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute. One or more fins contact interior and/or exterior surfaces of the gate to provide cleaning functionality of the gate and/or sealing functionality between the gate and the dispensing chute.