Abstract: A belt winch may be formed from stretchy fabric, includes a front panel joined to a rear panel. Flaps may be provided to form interior pockets, which are further formed by stitching or other joining techniques. Internal stiffening and resilient members may be incorporated between the panels at each end, aiding in the structure of the opposing ends of the belt which tie together.

Abstract: A detachable illuminating accessory for use in a mask or costume, and the associated mask or costume, in which the detachable illuminating accessory includes a top housing and a base housing, defining a cavity therebetween for one or more lighting elements and power elements providing to the lighting elements whereby the base housing includes a reversible attachment element for securing and releasing the accessory to a mask or costume, the top housing and the base housing reversibly contacting together to permit selective electrical connection between the one or more lighting elements and the one or more power elements and to provide activation of the one or more lighting elements or deactivation.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a dynamic support system that controls arrays of tiles in the upper of the footwear to adjust the level of support provided in different regions of the upper. Sensors in the sole of the footwear, in the upper of the footwear and/or in an article worn by the wearer of the footwear measure the level of stress or other characteristics and provide input to one or more microprocessors that control motors located in the sole or in the upper of the footwear. When the motors are activated, they may compress or loosen arrays of tiles to adjust the stiffness of the upper in one or more regions of the upper.

Abstract: A sports shoe includes an instep and a rigid outer sole, the sole having a front portion including a first plurality of studs, a central portion, and a rear portion including a second plurality of studs. The rear portion includes a thickened portion with a flat outer surface on which the second plurality of studs is located, the thickened portion raising the rear portion relative to the front portion; the central portion includes an inwardly curved outer profile.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided having an elevated plate structure incorporated in the sole structure and optionally including a fluid-filled chamber. The elevated plate structure can include an upper plate and a plurality of legs extending downward toward the outsole. End portions of the legs can engage an upper region of the outsole. The elevated plate structure can form a cage region that can optionally include a fluid-filled chamber substantially disposed therein. The elevated plate structure can further include a lower plate disposed at an upper region of the outsole, which can form a lower portion of the cage region. Portions of the legs can be integrated with impact-attenuating members in the heel region in various configurations and can provide features for the impact-attenuating members, such as support, impact-attenuation and adjustable impact-attenuation features.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole and an upper secured to the sole. The sole has an outsole, a molded chassis, a forefoot cushion, and a heel cushion. The medial midfoot region of the outsole is devoid of the outsole such that the chassis member is visible as viewed in a bottom plan view. The molded chassis has a forefoot opening and a heel opening, with both the forefoot opening and the heel opening being through openings extending through the molded chassis. The forefoot opening is in one or more of the toe region and the ball region of the sole, and the heel opening is in the heel region of the sole. The forefoot cushion is in the forefoot opening, and the heel cushion is in the heel opening. The molded chassis is coupled to the outsole and coupled to the upper.

Abstract: A stitched article includes a substrate and a first strand portion formed from a bundle of fibers. The substrate has a first region and a second region. The first strand portion is attached to the substrate in the first region and in the second region via a series of stitches formed with a thread and forms a first layer on the substrate. The article has a first concentration of the stitches in the first region along a first length of the strand portion and a second concentration of the stitches different than the first concentration in the second region along a second length of the first strand portion.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate that has a forefoot portion with a foot-facing surface. The sole plate has at least one groove extending at least partially transversely in the foot-facing surface. The at least one groove is open when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in a first portion of a flexion range, and closed when the sole structure is dorsiflexed in a second portion of the flexion range that includes flex angles greater than in the first portion of the flexion range.

Abstract: A material that includes at least one layer made of an auxetic structure and articles of footwear having soles comprising the materials. When the material is under tension, it expands in both the direction under tension and in the direction orthogonal to the direction under tension. The articles of footwear have soles that have at least one layer made of a material that has a pattern of apertures to provide the auxetic structure. The apertures are surrounded by sole portions that can rotate or pivot to change the size of the apertures. An outer covering can be mated with an outsole structure formed by the auxetic structure. The outer covering includes features that mate with the apertures in the outsole structure. The outer covering is elastic and can stretch to accommodate expansion of the auxetic structure.

Abstract: A compressible footwear that may include a compressible sole and a compressible upper part that is mechanically coupled to the compressible sole. The compressible sole consisting essentially of multiple compressible cells that are made of a flexible material and have top openings and bottom openings. The multiple compressible cells span over at least a majority of the compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of the compressible sole.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes an outsole that has longitudinal ribs and a midsole that is disposed above the outsole and that defines notches. The longitudinal ribs are disposed in the notches.

Abstract: Footwear used for high performance activities such as running can be adhesively attached to the plantar surface of feet rather than uppers or straps. The upper surface of the protective layer of the footwear can have adhesive regions that secure the foot to the footwear and other regions that are not adhesively coupled to the foot. The adhesive regions can be under the heel, along the lateral side of the foot, under the first through fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and around the perimeter of the foot above the plantar surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for making an article of footwear is provided. The apparatus may include a last shaped to resemble a human foot and being formed at least in part from a susceptor material that is thermally reactive to an electromagnetic field. The apparatus may also include an induction coil disposed proximate to the last and configured to produce an electromagnetic field that causes the susceptor material in the last to increase in temperature by induction heating.

Abstract: A hand fixation band includes a fastening band, a sliding arm and a damping element. The fastening band has a main portion, and a connecting portion protruded outward from one end of the main portion. A bottom surface of the connecting portion is defined as a contact surface. The sliding arm is connected with the fastening band. One end of the sliding arm disposed under the connecting portion is recessed downward to form an accommodating groove. A top of a peripheral wall of the accommodating groove is inclined outward from bottom to top to form a first inclined surface. The damping element is disposed in the accommodating groove and contacts with the contact surface. A periphery of a bottom surface of the damping element is inclined outward from bottom to top to form a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface contacts with the second inclined surface.

Abstract: A hand fixation band includes a fastening band, a sliding arm and a damping element. The fastening band has a connecting portion. A bottom surface of the connecting portion is defined as a contact surface. The sliding arm is connected with the fastening band. A top surface of one end of the sliding arm is recessed downward to form an accommodating groove. Several portions of a top surface of a bottom wall of the accommodating groove protrude upward to form a plurality of buckling blocks. The damping element is disposed in the accommodating groove and contacts with the contact surface. Several portions of a bottom surface of the damping element are recessed upward to form a plurality of buckling holes. The plurality of the buckling blocks are buckled in the plurality of the buckling holes.

Abstract: Provided is a snap button in which a swaged portion of a to-be-swaged pin is not visible from users. The snap button comprises a snap button body and a cap to be connected to the snap button body with a cloth interposed between them. The snap button body includes a base; a pin to be swaged, which protrudes from an inner surface of the base, the inner surface being placed to face the cloth; and an engaging portion provided on an outer surface opposite to the inner surface of the base. The cap comprises a cap body including a cap base; and a metal eyelet attached to an inner surface of the cap base, the inner surface being placed to face the cloth. The eyelet comprises a cylindrical portion for receiving the pin which has pierced the cloth and swaging the pin on the inner surface of the cap base.

Abstract: A timepiece or piece of jewelry includes a structure with a set of horns carrying a bar receiving a removable snap-hook fixed to a strand. The bar includes, at a distance from each of the points of attachment to the set of horns, a notch including two sides which limit the lateral travel of a curved beak portion of the snap-hook and limit the angular travel of the snap-hook with respect to the bar, so as to prevent any contact between the snap-hook and the set of horns to which the bar is fixed.

Abstract: A walking stick may include a tube body, a first telescopic tube, a second telescopic tube, and a third telescopic tube. The tube body is a hollow tube, and at least a positioning hole is formed thereon, and a top end and a bottom end of the tube body respectively connect to a handle and a locating sleeve. The first telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the tube body comprises a first locating piece. Also, the second telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the first telescopic tube has a second locating piece while the third telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the second telescopic tube comprises a third locating piece. A user only needs to press the first locating piece when the walking stick needs to be retracted, and the second telescopic tube and the third telescopic tube are sequentially retracted, which is convenient for operation.

Abstract: A hands-free umbrella holder is disclosed herein. The hands-free umbrella holder includes a back covering having adjustable shoulder straps, shoulder covering, and an umbrella holding sleeve on the back covering. The umbrella holder includes a vest assembly having a shoulder portion extending substantially along a user's shoulders and towards their stomach area. The vest includes side openings providing the user ample room to move their arms. Additionally, the vest includes a back portion having a holding assembly mounted thereon. The holder assembly is a tube member that is attached to the vest through means of brackets and screws. An umbrella is then placed within the tube providing the user with shielding form the sun and other weather conditions while having full use of their hands. A shield assembly is also incorporated to provide a face mask protection against harmful viruses.

Abstract: The umbrella case is configured for use with an umbrella. The umbrella case is a container that is sized to receive the umbrella. The umbrella case is a fluid impermeable structure. The umbrella case is a segregated structure. The umbrella case stores a wet umbrella in a first segregated space such that any water adhering to the umbrella drains off of the umbrella into a second segregated space such that the water is separated from the umbrella. The umbrella case comprises a collection structure, a storage structure, a superior structure, a connecting ring, and a lid structure. The collection structure removably attaches to the storage structure. The superior structure removably attaches to the storage structure. The connecting ring removably attaches the lid structure to the superior structure.

Abstract: A heated equipment bag includes: a housing providing a first compartment configured to receive a first piece of footwear, the housing further providing a second compartment configured to receive a second piece of footwear, the first compartment being separate from the second compartment; a first heater disposed in the first compartment and configured to produce heat; and a second heater disposed in the second compartment and configured to produce heat.

Abstract: A securement apparatus for a portable electronic device including a body having a panel and a plurality of elastomeric retainers secured to and extending from the panel. Each retainer forming a loop defining an opening, the openings adapted to receive therein a corner of a handheld electronic device. A tether is connected to and extending from the body. A strap is secured to the tether. An attachment device is operably connected to the strap to secure the apparatus to a member.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device according to the present disclosure meta-groves having different structures and formed symmetrically, asymmetrically, periodically, or non-periodically or meta-patches attached symmetrically, asymmetrically, periodically, or non-periodically at positions where the meta-grooves are formed, thereby improving the performance of antennas. Accordingly, there is an effect that it is possible to usefully use a mobile electronic device including arranged antennas therein even in a 5G environment having a millimeter wave band.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for hair curling. The apparatus includes a base band comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. Further, the apparatus includes curl-forming elements disposed on the outer surface of the base band. Moreover, the apparatus includes connecting elements configured to connect the curl-forming elements to the base band, thereby creating closed loops between the base band and the curl-forming elements, wherein the curl-forming elements follow a contour of the outer surface of the base band. The curl-forming elements are configured to form an outer layer with respect to the outer surface of the base band, wherein the base band forms an inner layer with respect to the curl-forming elements, wherein a closed loop is provided between the outer and inner layers, wherein the closed loop is bounded by the connecting elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container for preventing a mirror from being contaminated, which includes an outer container (10) having an open upper portion, an outer container cover (20) coupled to one side of the outer container (10) and having a mirror (22) attached to an inner side thereof, an inner container (30) counted in the outer container (10), and an inner container cover (60) coupled to one side of the inner container (30) to seal the inner container (30). The inner container cover (60) has a puff receiving space (63) formed therein as a sidewall surface (62) integrally extends downward from an upper surface (61), a sealing member (66) extends downward from the sidewall surface (62), and a puff (70) is received in the puff receiving space (63).

Abstract: A dual-purpose backpack carrier comprising a backpack like structure which may be used alone, or in conjunction with a selectively deployable soft infant carrier which is outfitted with a flap arrangement adapted to allow for adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size.

Abstract: A modular attachment matrix having a matrix layer, wherein the matrix layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart matrix apertures, wherein the matrix apertures are substantially octagonally shaped matrix apertures arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the substantially octagonally shaped matrix apertures and equally spaced columns of the substantially octagonally shaped matrix apertures.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved stethoscope holder for receiving a stethoscope during movement from various medical locations which includes a holder, an elongated strap secured to the holder and operable between an open and a closed position, a conical pocket, a fastening mechanism including a pair of fasteners, the fastening mechanism releasably securing the elongated strap in the closed position, the pair of fasteners aligned along an axis of symmetry and a clip.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an electric utility brush having a flexible drive shaft, and in particular an electric toothbrush having a substantially spherical head mounted on the flexible drive shaft and which can be driven rotationally in at least two different orientations in order to provide comprehensive brushing capabilities.

Abstract: A paint brush accessory for a paint brush having a handle with an axis, a ferrule mounted to the handle, bristles extending from a heel of the ferrule, the bristles comprise a belly and a toe that is distal to the belly. The accessory can include a sleeve configured to be slidably mounted to the paint brush in an axial direction about the ferrule. The sleeve can include a continuous body that is hollow in the axial direction. The hollow can be configured to receive and conform to a shape of the ferrule, frictionally engage the ferrule, and be slidably repositionable on the ferrule along the axial direction. A distal end of the hollow can be configured to engage the belly of the bristles to conform an outer shape of the belly of the bristles to a desired uniform pattern.

Abstract: A power hairbrush which oscillates in operation with a frequency in the range of 55 Hz-120 Hz and an amplitude in the range of 8-20°, with a brushhead adapted to remove sebum and other material from the scalp and hair of a user, the brushhead including a plurality of lines or rows of filament tufts, wherein each filament in the filament tufts at its distal end is split into several portions. The brushhead further includes a plurality of lines of solid tuft members positioned adjacent to the lines of filament tufts. The filament tufts are approximately 1-3 mm taller than the solid tuft members.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a body, a cover, a germicidal lamp, and a vibration mechanism. The body includes a cavity configured receive a fluid, a first dental appliance, and a first portion of a second dental appliance. The cover is coupled to the body and configured to selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The cover includes two holes that can each retain the second dental appliance so the first portion of the second dental appliance is positioned within the cavity and a second portion of the second dental appliance is positioned external to the cavity and the cover. The germicidal lamp is coupled to the cover and configured to provide a sanitizing light to the first dental appliance and the first portion of the second dental appliance positioned within the cavity. The vibration mechanism is configured to vibrate the body and the dental appliances.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lifting table, has a tabletop plate, a table-supporting frame connected with the tabletop plate, a base, an X-shaped supporting leg for connecting the table-supporting frame and the base, and a power driving device controlling the open-and-close of the X-shaped supporting leg to achieve the lifting of the tabletop plate, the power driving device is connected to the table-supporting frame, and the power output end of the power driving device is connected with the X-shaped supporting leg; the lifting table further comprises an inclined connecting rod mechanism which always applies an oblique force to the X-shaped supporting leg; one end of the inclined connecting rod mechanism is connected to the X-shaped supporting leg, and the other end of the inclined connecting rod mechanism is connected to the power driving device.

Abstract: Example composite material devices, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods of manufacture are disclosed. An example adjustable stabilizer bar includes: a first segment having a first end and a second end; a second segment having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second segment to at least partially overlap the second end of the first segment; an attachment mechanism to position the second segment with respect to the first segment; a first clamping portion at the first end of the first segment to removably affix the first segment to a first furniture element; and a second clamping portion at the second end of the second segment to removably affix the second segment to a second furniture element.

Abstract: A table assembly includes tiltable board, an inclination-monitoring module and an attaching apparatus. The inclination-monitor device includes an electronic module and a power supply. The electronic module includes a sensor for detecting the inclination of the tiltable board and a display for showing the inclination. The power supply includes a battery, a holder and a cover. The battery is located in the holder and electrically connected to the electronic module. The cover is engaged with the holder to keep the battery in the holder. The attaching apparatus includes a shell, an upper frame and a lower frame. The shell is located in a bore made in the tiltable board, and receives the inclination-monitoring device. The upper frame extends on the shell, contacts an upper face of the tiltable table, and includes a window to expose the display. The lower frame covers the holder.

Abstract: The application includes a cabinet, having a cabinet body that has a back wall, a top wall and at least one shelf, the open side of which cabinet is closable by at least one covering swivelably connected to the cabinet body; having tilt fittings for the covering that are attached in the upper vicinity of the cabinet body and are covered by inner walls; and having front facings, located between the side walls and the inner walls of the cabinet body and lowerable in the closing position of the covering toward the back side of the cabinet body. In the open position of the covering, the front facings entirely cover the space between the side walls, the inner walls, the tilt fittings, and the shelf, and are flush with the face end of the cabinet body, and the inner walls entirely cover the tilt fittings and front facings. The front facings are each connected to a travel-limiting, adjustable guide device.

Abstract: A motorized tilting mechanism for a reclining chair allows the chair be placed in a zero gravity position. A base frame comprising 2 sub-frames pivot in relation to each other to provide simple tilting mechanism.

Abstract: To provide a chair in which the seated person can perceive a comfortable sitting feeling even if sitting for a long time, and furthermore a high work efficiency can stably be maintained, a chair according to the present invention includes a support mechanism 2 interposed between a leg 1 and a seat 3, wherein the support mechanism 2 includes: a seat inclining mechanism Q as a seat inclining function configured to downwardly incline a tip side in an operation direction of the seat 3 when the seat 3 operates from a predetermined reference position (S), and further includes: a return-force generation mechanism configured to generate, in accordance with an amount of movement, a return force in a direction of returning the seat 3 having moved from a reference position (S) in a front-rear or left-right direction, to the reference position (S).

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing comfort of a seat with a hip/thigh support and a back support. The method includes providing a seating pad assembly with a foam cushion made at least partly of a viscoelastic foam and having a cover formed from a dimensionally stable non-stretch material. An upper area of the seating pad assembly is attached to an upper area of the seat back. Pelvic and upper back areas of a person sitting on the seat deform the viscoelastic foam sufficiently to provide a comfortable support and to define anchors for the seating pad assembly. The non-stretch cover extends between those anchors for effectively supporting and cradling the lumbar back area of the person in the seat above and forward of the corner between the seat back and the hip/thigh support.

Abstract: A customizable chair is disclosed that includes an “over-the shoulder” region where users can affix graphic patches. The region that the graphic patches are placed is visible from a number of perspectives including a user-broadcaster sitting in the chair.

Abstract: Step stools and storage, step supports having open, forwardly-facing storage cubbies for use in confined spaces, such as closets. Some of the storage, step supports have steps which are fixed relative to other steps while other storage, step supports are provided with one or more relatively movable steps and are movable from a storage position to a step position.

Abstract: a foldable backrest, including a backrest plate, operatively configured to be leaned upon by a back of a user. A support plate pivotally connected to the backrest plate operatively configured to be placed on a surface on which a user desires to sit or lay down on. One or more movable rigid wedges configured to form a desired angle between the backrest plate and the support plate in respect to the pivot connection between the backrest plate and the support plate. One or more wedge-stopping means for fixing the movable rigid wedge in a position for forming the desired angle. The one or more movable rigid wedge(s) configured to transfer mechanical support to the backrest plate from a surface on which support plate is positioned when the rigid wedge is fixed in a desired position by the wedge-stopping means.

Abstract: A frame structure of an electric bed includes a detachable upper frame and a detachable lower frame, wherein the upper frame includes wheels, and the lower frame includes rail slots. The lower frame can be separated into a front lower frame and a rear lower frame; the front lower frame includes a front lower frame main body and front lower frame mounting portions on both sides of the front lower frame main body; the rear lower frame includes a rear lower frame main body and rear lower frame mounting portions on both sides of the rear lower frame main body; and wherein the front lower frame mounting portions and the rear lower frame mounting portions are connected by screws; and the front lower frame main body and the rear lower frame main body together form an accommodating space for accommodating a driving structure of an electric bed.

Abstract: An electric adjustment device for sofa headrest includes a first fixing member, a second fixing member, and a drive device having an output end that linearly reciprocates. One end of the second fixing member is pivotally connected to the first fixing member, and the drive device is pivotally connected to the first fixing member and arranged flush with the first fixing member. A sliding direction of the output end is perpendicular to a pivotal axis about which the second fixing member is pivotable to the first fixing member. Specifically, the second fixing member is extended downward to form a fixed end for fixing to a backrest support frame. The electric adjustment device is installed in the headrest support frame instead of the backrest support frame, so that other functional parts are installed inside internal space of the backrest support frame which improves the function of the sofa.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for temperature conditioning a surface. An article is formed from a first layer having a plurality of openings and a second layer having a corresponding plurality of openings. At least one interior chamber constructed and configured to retain a fluid without leaking is defined between an interior surface of the first layer and an interior surface of the second layer. At least one flexible fluid supply line delivers the fluid to the at least one interior chamber. At least one flexible fluid return line removes the fluid from the at least one interior chamber. At least one control unit that is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid is attached to the at least one flexible fluid supply line and the at least one flexible fluid return line.

Abstract: A temperature modulation system for a bed, blanket, or other furniture includes a fluid for moderating temperature change, a number of conduit circuits for directing the fluid through respective zones, a control unit including a thermoelectric device for modulating temperature of the fluid, and a pump. Each of the conduit circuits selectively and independently directs fluid through its respective zone in order to produce a temperature within the zone that is independent of the temperature outside the zone. The system also includes an arrangement of one or more zones in an arrangement in which the control unit is programmed to vary the zone temperature over time according to a schedule.

Abstract: A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at which the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes tiered void cells which provide protection, comfort, and stability during compression. The tiered void cells may be arranged in vertically stacked columns and include a stroke whereby tiers of a void cell can telescope into adjacent tiers of that void cell, as well as telescope into adjacent tiers of adjacent void cells in a column. Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning system comprising an array of tiered void cells, wherein each tiered void cell includes a base portion, a plunger portion, the plunger portion to collapse into the base portion under compression of the cushioning system, and a living hinge elastically connecting an inner perimeter of the base portion to an outer perimeter of the plunger portion.

Abstract: An improved structure of inflatable bed includes: an inflatable mattress having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a lateral side structure that has upper and lower edges respectively connected to edges of the upper and lower surfaces so that the inflatable mattress is formed with an air charging space, the lateral side structure including a first charging valve in communication with the air charging space, the air charging space being provided therein with a Drop-stitching construction fabric having upper and lower ends respectively connected to the upper and lower surfaces; and an inflatable frame including at least one inflatable tubular body and outer layer cloth covering the inflatable tubular body. The inflatable tubular body includes a second charging valve. The inflatable frame is positioned on a bottom side of the inflatable mattress. The inflatable frame includes elastic braided bands to prevent undesired outward expansion of the inflatable frame after inflation.