Abstract: A Bharatnatyam headgear comprising a wearable hair net, the hair net being pliable and expandable to be worn over a dancer's head and covering the head, the wearable hair net matching a color of the dancer's hair. A circular piece is affixed to the hair net. The circular piece is capable of being positioned in a middle of a forehead at a forward end of the hair partition of the dancer. A forehead piece is affixed to the hair net, the forehead piece extending in a horizontal direction capable of being positioned to coincide with a hairline in a left and right direction and extending at least beyond eyebrows of the dancer. A vertical piece is affixed to the hair net, the vertical piece being attached to the circular piece and extending across a middle of the head to cover the hair partition.

Abstract: A method for applying eyelash extensions includes: transporting an eyelash extension bundle to an eyelash extensions applying auxiliary, the eyelash extensions each having an attaching end, a root and a distal end, the eyelash extensions applying auxiliary having an attaching reference point, a first reference line and a second reference line, the first and second reference lines or imaginary extension lines thereof being joined at the attaching reference point; the attaching ends of the eyelash extensions being located right at the attaching reference point after the transportation; aligning two of the eyelash extensions in the eyelash extension bundle with the first and second reference lines, respectively, with a pair of tweezers; coating the attaching ends of the eyelash extensions with adhesive, and adhering the attaching ends coated with the adhesive to a root of a human eyelash. Thereby, eyelash extension bundles can all have uniform open angles with enhanced applying quality.

Abstract: An artificial lash extension system includes lash extensions designed for an application under a natural lash. First lash extensions designed for an application at an underside of a natural lash each include first artificial hairs and a first base from which the first artificial hairs protrude, wherein the first base includes a top side designed to attach to the underside of the natural lash. Second lash extensions designed for an application under the first plurality of lashes each include second artificial hairs, and a second base from which the second artificial hairs protrude, wherein the second base includes a top side designed to attach to at least part of a bottom side of one or more of the first lash extensions.

Abstract: A 360-degree brim from improving the sun protection of a separate headwear. The 360-degree brim may have a pull cord for selectively adjusting the fit of its head opening. The 360-degree brim may have fold lines for moving the 360-degree brim between a plurality of successively smaller folded conditions for storage and ease of access.

Abstract: The invention provides a head covering that uses interchangeable parts. More specifically, the head covering provides a base, that may have a bill like a typical baseball cap, and a crown that fits onto the base whereby the base is interchangeable with differently styled crowns.

Abstract: A helmet harness (5000) has an outer frame (5015), an inner frame (5020), and a coupler (5010). The outer frame has a central portion with a plurality of notches (5510). The inner frame has a central portion with an approximately circular hole (5610). The coupler has a first section (5025), a second section (5035), an upper core (5030) between the first section and the second section, the upper core having a hollow central column (5110) and a plurality of supports (5030) surrounding the hollow central column, a third section (5045), and a lower core (5050) between the second section and the third section. The lower core is a sprocket having a plurality of splines (5060) for engaging the plurality of notches of the outer frame. The central portion of the outer frame and the central portion of the inner frame are between the second section and the third section.

Abstract: Provided is an improved multi-layer safety helmet comprising: a lower buffer portion worn on the user's head; and an upper buffer portion coupled to an upper portion of the lower buffer portion, wherein an impact applied from the outside is firstly absorbed by the upper buffer portion and is secondly absorbed by the lower buffer portion.

Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a main shell having a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion are laterally flexible with respect to one another. The adjustable helmet includes a secondary shell coupled to the main shell at a location between the first side portion and the second side portion. At least a portion of the first side portion and at least a portion of the second side portion each extends over at least a portion of a top surface of the secondary shell. The adjustable helmet includes a tensioning device. A first end of the tensioning device is coupled to the first side portion and a second end of the tensioning device is coupled to the second side portion so as to provide a tension force between the first side portion and the second side portion.

Abstract: There is provided a sole for footwear with a bottom surface comprising: a primary surface and one or more positioning face, wherein: the one or more positioning faces are at an angle to the primary surface; engaging a ground with the primary surface causes a wearer of the footwear to take a natural stance; engaging the ground with the one or more positioning faces causes the wearer to take one or more athletic stances; and the wearer switches between the natural stance and the one or more athletic stances by shifting their weight.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an orthotic device for footwear (10) comprising; a substantially planar body (11) having a resiliently deformable outer peripheral portion (12); a cell frame, and, an inner array (14) of detachably coupleable cells (22), each cell comprising coupling means which permit the cells to detachably couple with the cell frame.

Abstract: A heel prosthesis is disclosed. In one embodiment, the heel prosthesis comprises a back portion, a bottom portion, a first lateral portion, and a second lateral portion. The back portion, the bottom portion, the first lateral portion, and the second lateral portion form a concave receptacle that is configured to adhere to or clip onto a heel of a person.

Abstract: A multi-layer textile includes fabric tiles bonded to a base textile layer. The fabric tiles might be cut from one or more larger fabric pieces, which are textile remnants or scraps from prior manufacturing processes. The fabric tiles are bonded to the base textile layer in a manner that reduces the susceptibility of the fabric tiles to peel away from the base textile layer.

Abstract: Articles of footwear and methods of making articles of footwear including one or more continuous threads wound around anchor points. The winding of the one or more continuous threads forms a thread pattern that imparts desired characteristics to components of the article of footwear. Thread lines of the thread pattern may be bonded together. In some embodiments, thread lines may be bonded with a bonding layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoe liner that is easily placed within and affixed to the inside of a shoe. More particularly, the shoe liner herein possesses a removable paper layer that is removable after the shoe liner is appropriately positioned within a shoe.

Abstract: A cable lock includes a housing having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface. The cable lock also includes a locking member slideably disposed between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface and including a first lock element opposing the first engagement surface and a second lock element opposing the second engagement surface. The first lock element includes a first series of teeth and a second series of teeth arranged in parallel with the first series of teeth. The first lock element is operable to engage a first portion of a cable. The second lock element includes a first series of teeth and a second series of teeth arranged in parallel with the first series of teeth of the second lock element. The second lock element is operable to engage a second portion of the cable.

Abstract: Footwear, such as a sports shoe, that has a cleated scaffold that attaches to an underside of a sole of the shoe body of footwear because of an attachment mechanism. The mechanism has cooperative components arranged to engage each other when in alignment to allow the cleated scaffold and shoe body to move in unison and in the absence of a critical pivoting force. When a critical pivoting force arises, such as when the cleats remain fixed in position in a manner that resists their movement in unison with the shoe body, the scaffold dissociates from the shoe body in order to reduce/prevent knee injury.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a midsole for an article of footwear includes cutting a pattern of openings at least partway through a midsole with a cutting tool driven by an embroidery machine. An article of footwear includes a midsole defining a pattern of openings extending at least partway through the midsole. An inner surface of the midsole is contoured and the midsole includes upwardly-extending sidewalls. At least some of the openings extend relatively nonparallel with one another through the sidewalls and splay away from one another along longitudinal axes of the openings.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article may include positioning a first textile sheet against a second textile sheet and reciprocating a single needle of an embroidery machine through the first textile sheet and the second textile sheet, the needle forcing fibers of the second textile sheet through the first textile sheet. The fibers may have terminal ends extending outward of an exterior side of the first textile sheet through which the fibers are forced. A method may include forcing fibers from a second side to an opposite side of a single textile sheet to create a pattern of the fibers on the opposite side. Various articles such as footwear uppers may be manufactured according to the method.

Abstract: A snap button includes a male component and a female component which couple and uncouple as a result of effort in a main axial direction. The male component has a base from which there protrudes a rounded head, which is provided with a neck which is narrower than the head. The female component has a hollow body with an opening within which the head of the male component is introduced. Two flexible bars of a plastics material are mounted in the hollow body, the flexible bars having the ends thereof blocked. The distance between the central zones of the two flexible bars is lower than the dimension of the head of the male component so that they can be flexibly forced away from each other by a force exerted by the head of the male component and to resiliently move back towards each other when the force stops.

Abstract: There is provided a touch fastener that has high followability to the relative movement of portions to be engaged and does not easily separate from a mating member, and thus is usable in a wider range of applications. In the touch fastener, all the elements, that is, first strands, second strands, and engagement elements are formed of a thermoplastic elastomer. Further, the plurality of first strands and the plurality of second strands are disposed to intersect with each other, and consequently, hole portions each surrounded by the two adjacent first strands and the two adjacent second strands are provided. Accordingly, it has a high elastic function, easily stretches, and has high followability to the relative movement of portions to be engaged.

Abstract: A modular ring includes a harness and at least one ornament. The harness may include a pair of struts and at least one U-shaped section. Each U-shaped section may have a pair of legs and a first arcuate portion coupling the pair of legs to one another. Each one of the pair of struts may be coupled to a respective one of the pair legs. The at least one ornament may have a head and a second arcuate portion, with the head of each ornament defining notches. The pair of struts may be releasably securable in the notches in an orientation in which the first arcuate portion of each U-shaped section of the harness and the second arcuate portion of each ornament collectively form a band positionable about a finger of a wearer with the head of each ornament facing away from the finger.

Abstract: A necklace inhaler holder is shown and described. The necklace inhaler holder is comprised of a housing having a base and at least one flexible sidewall creating an interior volume. The at least one sidewall has an opening slit moving vertical to the base. An aperture located in the at least one sidewall adjacent to the base. A necklace strap is connected to the at least one sidewall.

Abstract: A light-weight, easily portable luggage combination is described. The combination comprises a garment bag and a general purpose bag and optionally a utility bag, wherein the garment bag and general purpose bag may be reversibly secured together or used separately if desired. The combination provides for a first interior space in the garment bag so that hanging clothes can be stored in the garment bag and a second interior space in the general purpose bag so that other items (for example, clothing, shoes, accessories, and toiletries) can be stored separately from the hanging clothes.

Abstract: A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and open position (protective mat).

Abstract: Various carrying mechanisms to transport a storage device, container or unit are shown. The carrying mechanisms actuate between various positions that may interfere with opening a lid of the storage unit. Various configurations of the carrying mechanisms reduce their profile when in use. Also described are multi-segmented carrying mechanisms that provides a beneficial weight distribution while facilitating actuating the carrying mechanism between different positions.

Abstract: A carry strap for use on electronic display devices, such as laptop computers or tablets is disclosed herein. The carry strap includes an elongate portion configured to be worn by a user that can be attached to either a second elongate portion that supports the electronic display device or to a mantle that is adhered to the electronic display device through a mantle having an attachment vehicle. The attachment vehicle can include a structural or pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A handbag is provided having an integrated display system that includes one or more display screens within the chamber. The data displayed may be customized according to a user's preferences. It may also be provided to a user with pre-set information displayed. The display system may communicate with external devices that provide data to the display system for display on one or more of the display screens. The handbag may also include a lighting system that is integrated with or separate from the display system for illuminating the display system and/or the chamber of the handbag. A reflective surface may also be provided adjacent to the display screen, and can be used as a mirror and also as a protective surface such that the display screen data is visible through the reflective surface, while preventing damage to the display screen.

Abstract: The hair styling comb is operable to retain an elastic band for securing hair. The hair styling comb includes a body portion adapted to be grasped by a person's hand. The hair styling comb includes an elongated spine portion, integrated into the body. The hair styling comb includes a set of teeth, spaced apart, parallel to each other, and extending substantially perpendicular from the spine portion. The hair styling comb includes a cutout section positioned at the top portion of the spine comprising a slit configured to retain the elastic band. The cutout section and the associated slit allows a user to wrap the elastic band around their comb, to freely use the comb without the comb falling out of their hands and hitting the floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail filing machine, an ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization container, and a nail filing system including the nail filing machine. The nail filing machine of the present invention comprises a pen-shaped nail filing device, a master device and a rotation speed-adjustable motor. The nail filing machine of the present invention is convenient for a user (i.e., a manicurist) to use for a long time, is easy to carry in use, has a UV light sterilization function, and can record the working mode of the user, thereby effectively improving the operability of the nail filing machine.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to containers having positional lock coupling. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a positional coupling device includes at least one protrusion protruding from and fixed to a first surface, and at least one hole fixed within a second surface where the at least one hole corresponds to the at least one protrusion and is configured to receive the at least one protrusion. When the first surface and the at least one protrusion are rotated relative to the second surface and the least one hole, the at least one hole receives the at least one protrusion in at least two distinct rotational positions.

Abstract: A multi-container dispenser for storing hygiene product, is disclosed. The dispenser comprises a plurality of storage reservoirs and an elongate receptacle body. The storage reservoir is configured to store fluids such as shampoo, and the elongate receptacle body is configured to store hygiene product such as tooth brush. Further, the storage reservoir comprises a dispensing outlet. A resealable cap disposed over each storage reservoir, such that each cap is selectively unsealed and resealed by a user. The dispenser comprises a dispensing arrangement in fluid communication with the plurality of storage reservoir, which is configured for actuation by the user, thereby causes dispensing of fluid from the selected storage reservoir. The storage reservoir being selected by the user by unsealing the selected respective sealable cap.

Abstract: A facial shading template can include an upper template having first and second upper template ends, a forehead portion configured to cover at least a portion of the user's forehead, an eye portion configured to simultaneously cover areas of the face directly below each eye of the user, and a nose portion configured to cover a central portion of the user's nose starting from a bridge of the nose to a tip of the nose; a lower template having first and second lower template ends, a chin portion configured to cover a portion of the user's face directly below the user's mouth, and a jaw portion configured to cover the user's jaw lines; a first strap connected to the first upper template end and the first lower template end; and a second strap connected to the second upper template end and the second lower template end. A user can apply a shading material to the uncovered portions of their face.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for a color reproduction service arc provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cosmetology table. In one aspect, the cosmetology table includes a tabletop having a recessed portion at a top side of the tabletop and a protrusive lip at a bottom portion of the tabletop, a base, and a support post connected between the tabletop and the base. The tabletop can be tilted at one or more predetermined angles relative to a horizon plane.

Abstract: An assembled backpack includes a main compartment and an additional compartment. At least one first engaging member is disposed on the main compartment, and a strap is engaged with the main compartment. The additional compartment has a first side edge portion provided with a second engaging member and a second side edge portion provided with a second engaging member which are opposite to each other. The second engaging member of one of the first side edge portion and the second engaging member is detachably connected to the first engaging member, so the additional compartment is connected to the main compartment. The additional compartment has a first cloth and a second cloth positioned facing opposite directions. A first sealing member is disposed at an edge of a first opening of the first cloth. A second sealing member is disposed at an edge of a second opening of the second cloth.

Abstract: A harness for a back-pack comprises a chest harness A, a strut mechanism in the form of a flexible spine B and a hip belt C. The flexible spine B provides a sprung, damped connection between the chest harness A and the hip belt C, so that the load of the backpack is transferred through the flexible spine B to the hip belt C, while the flexible spine can extend to accommodate movement of the wearer's body. The chest harness A comprises straps 12, 15 which are interconnected at the front of the wearer by a buckle 14. Abdominal straps 15 are connected to the buckle 14 by flexible wands 16 which flex under the breathing action of the wearer to retain the load securely against the wearer's back without restricting breathing.

Abstract: A backpack includes a body and two shoulder straps, wherein the body includes a rear surface, two connecting portions, and two adjusting portions, wherein the connecting portions and the adjusting portions are disposed on the rear surface. Each adjusting portion includes a plurality of adjusting sites lined vertically on the rear surface. Two shoulder straps are connected to the rear surface of the body. A first end of each shoulder strap is correspondingly connected to one of the connecting portions, and a second end of each shoulder strap has a connector. Each connector is correspondingly connected to one of the adjusting portions, and is connected to one of the adjusting sites. When each connector is connected to different adjusting sites of the corresponding adjusting portion, a height of each shoulder strap and a position of a center of gravity of the backpack could be changed accordingly.

Abstract: A foldable hammock frame comprising two elongate support members hinged at opposite ends. Between the two ends of said elongate support members a conventional hammock can be diploid. The frame designed with the curvature of the two support members allowing the foldable hammock frame to stand in multiple stable positions that provide comfort for the user. Hinges allow the frame to be folded and are equipped with an angle limiter that limits the angle of the hinge opening in unfolded position. The foldable hammock frame has a locking mechanism and can be locked in unfolded position preventing accidental folding while in use.

Abstract: An anti-sway strap that includes a length of flexible material having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end looped back on itself to form a return portion and a bend; an adjustment buckle disposed on said lower end; a connector disposed on said bend; a magnet disposed on said upper end; and a ferromagnetic connecting element for magnetically engagement with said magnet; wherein said adjustment buckle enables the adjustment of the strap length between said magnet and said connector.

Abstract: A hinged support apparatus for a portable electronic display device is disclosed that includes a mounting plate having a first and a second end portion. The mounting plate comprises an opening or mortise into which a magnetically susceptible material, such as a metallic plate, can be embedded. The disclosed hinged support apparatus also includes an elongated base having a proximal end and a distal end in which the proximal end is attached to the first end portion of the mounting plate. The elongated base can include at least one living hinge and, in some embodiments, one or more magnets. The magnets can be made of any ferromagnetic material. The disclosed hinged support apparatus can include an elastic band having a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic band can be attached to the first end of the base, and the second end of the elastic band can be attached to the second end of the base.

Abstract: Tools for cleaning surfaces are described. The tools include a pole having a first end and a second end with two bent segments. A head member assembly is coupled to the pole. The head member assembly includes a center head member coupled to the pole and having at least one tongue member extending from an end of the center head member. A first plurality of bristles extends from a surface of the center head member opposite the pole. An end module is removably coupled to the tongue member of the center head member and includes a second plurality of bristles positioned adjacent the first plurality of bristles. The second plurality of bristles includes a first portion of bristles that extend at a first angle relative to an end surface of the end module in a direction away from the pole.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrally-formed flexible rubber applicator stick, and relates to the technical field of applicator sticks. The integrally-formed flexible rubber applicator stick includes a stick body that is connected to a soft connection region at one end thereof and connected to a handle at the other end thereof; a bristle head is mounted at an end of the soft connection region, and has multiple soft rubber bristles distributed thereon; an annular discarding groove is set up between the handle and the stick body; and an anti-slip thread is set up on the end of the stick body that is adjacent to the soft connection region. The integrally-formed flexible applicator stick provided by the present invention makes the production process simple and is not prone to losing bristles during use.

Abstract: A replacement toothbrush head includes a tubular sleeve having a brush at one end and a drive shaft receptacle at the opposite end. The receptacle extends into the sleeve from a mouth at a tube end to a shoulder spaced from the mouth within the tube. A coupling member is inserted into the receptacle, and a spring clip is positioned between the receptacle and the coupling member, the spring clip having a base positioned between the shoulder and the distal end of the coupling member and a pair of spring arms overlying the sidewall of the coupling member. At least one of the spring arms engages a flexible region of the coupling member such that the flexible region flexes to engage a drive shaft inserted into the coupling member and retain the replacement head on the drive shaft.

Abstract: The toothbrush comprises: a toothbrush handle; a supporting part connected to the toothbrush handle; and a toothbrush head having first bristles and second bristles which are formed on the supporting part. The second bristles are bristles placed inside the first bristles, the first bristles are outermost bristles, the length of the second bristles is 70% or less of the length of the first bristles, and, when the first bristles are inserted between the teeth from the inside of the teeth, at least one among the first bristles can pass the space between teeth and then protrude to the outside of the teeth.

Abstract: A hairbrush includes a main body, a first set of bristles, a second set of bristles, and a handle extending from the main body. Preferably, the hairbrush will have bristle sockets or the like arranged along the main body permitting a plurality of bristles to be inserted into each of the sockets. The bristles of the first set of bristles are substantially longer than the bristles of the second set of bristles. Furthermore, the bristles of the first set of bristles and the bristles of the second set of bristles will be of a different type. The first set of bristles and the second set of bristles can be arranged in a stacked helical pattern around the main body. In other embodiments, the first set of bristles and the second set of bristles can be arranged on flat hairbrushes. In use, the first set of bristles reach to the scalp and lift strands of hair up from the scalp, and the second set of bristles then smooth these strands. The result is to produce volume and luxurious hair.

Abstract: A dispensing toothbrush assembly includes a handle that has a toothpaste well integrated therein. A toothpaste tube is insertable into the toothpaste well in the handle and the toothpaste tube contains a toothpaste. A brush head is removably attachable to the handle and the brush head is in fluid communication with the toothpaste tube when the brush head is removably attached to the handle. The brush head has a conduit integrated therein for receiving the toothpaste contained in the toothpaste tube. A pump is movably coupled to the handle and the pump compresses the toothpaste tube when the pump is manipulated for urging the toothpaste outwardly from the toothpaste tube and into the conduit. A spool of dental floss is removably attachable to the handle for dispensing dental floss outwardly therefrom. A pick is coupled to and extends away from the spool of dental floss.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure include apparatus and methods for making a brush handle assembly. Specifically, the present disclosure is for a brush handle assembly comprising a flexible handle, an intermediate connector, and a ferrule. In particular, the present disclosure is for an improved interface between each of the flexible handle, the intermediate connector, and the ferrule for an improved construction providing increased durability and longevity.

Abstract: A collapsible table is provided. The device includes a tabletop, a support arm hingedly connected to the table top, and a support leg attached to the bottom surface of the table top.

Abstract: Electrical operating unit comprising a first and a second part, where the two parts can be mutually adjusted. The Operating unit (1) comprises a first part constructed as a housing (2), which contains the electric equipment with at least one electric switch and a second part constructed as a mounting unit (3) for the first part. The two parts are interconnected about a shaft (17), so they can rotate mutually. When the operating unit is mounted the housing (2) will assume a first position, an initial position. By pressing the housing (2) it rotates about the shaft (17) and is brought into a second position, an activation position, where the switch(es) is/are activated in that they are pressed against the second part (3). With this embodiment of the operating unit the piece of furniture can be adjusted in either direction by pressing the housing (2). The housing (2), besides from functioning as a switch, can also be equipped with other switches and displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved height-adjustable table (1) which can assist and motivate the user to use the height-adjustable table in a manner which increases health, calorie burn and well-being. The table features a communication interface for connection of a user specific device providing the control with a set of user values for that specific guest user of the height-adjustable table in order to ease the configuration of the table to fit each individual user.