Abstract: An upper garment is provided for use by both a wearer and a person positioned alongside the wearer. The upper garment may include first and second sleeves with a first pocket located in a selected one of the first sleeve, the second sleeve, or a back portion of the main body. The first pocket may include an opening and an internal space having a depth dimension and a width dimension, wherein the depth dimension extends in a direction away from the opening. The internal space may be sized and the opening and the depth dimension may be configured to receive within the internal space the hand of the person positioned alongside the wearer. The opening and the depth dimension may be configured to be substantially inaccessible to a hand of the wearer of the garment without the wearer's either raising an arm or turning the hand so that the palm faces away from the body.

Abstract: A textile layered construction has a textile outer layer, a textile inner layer and an absorbing component, whereby line-shaped connections between the outer layer and the inner layer are designed as a laser welded joint, forming chambers fillable with insulating material between the welded joints. At least one line-shaped welded joint connection includes an interruption separating the line-shaped welded joint connection into two line-shaped welded joint connection parts.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a vented upper-body garment that includes a plurality of panels that extend across a back aspect of a torso region of the garment, around first and second sides of the torso region, and at least partially across a front aspect of the torso region. Respective edges of the panels overlap each other to form vent openings that facilitate the flow of air into and out of the garment.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a vented lower-body garment that includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially across a back aspect of a first leg portion and a second leg portion, around a medial aspect of the first leg portion and a second leg portion, and at least partially across a front aspect of first leg portion and a second leg portion. Respective edges of the panels overlap each other to form vent openings that facilitate the flow of air into and out of the garment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method described herein provides a garment with superior wicking properties while providing a wearer with an absorbent panel on which to wipe sweat from their hands. The panels may be places such that they do not interfere with the movement of the wearer. For instance, the panels may be strategically placed, sized, and numbered panels to provide for a sequence (e.g., such as a weightlifting method movement). In certain applications, a damp panel may be readily removed and replaced with a dry panel.

Abstract: The present invention is an artificial tree consisting of a shape such as conical wherein there is an artificial outer layer, e.g. artificial grass, a solidified foam core, and a post molded into the foam core.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hairpiece, a hair extension structure, and a hair extension method that attaches a fake-hair bundle to a root position of a real-hair bundle to complete a hair extension. The hairpiece includes an inwardly folded fixing strip having fake-hair compositions with an upper end connected to the fake-hair bundle, and a thermosetting layer pre-combined with an inner side of the fixing strip. The hair extension structure has both fixing strip and thermosetting adhesive layer inwardly folded and the thermosetting adhesive layer covered and adhered onto both upper and lower sides of the real-hair bundle. The hair extension method includes measuring a user's head, preparing equal-division marks, grabbing the real-hair bundle according to the equal-division marks, covering and gluing the thermosetting adhesive layer of the hairpiece onto the real-hair bundle, and heating, melting, and solidifying the thermosetting adhesive layer to complete the hair extension structure of the hairpiece.

Abstract: A garment apparatus adapted and configured to have the functionality of hooded headgear while allowing peripheral side vision with the option to close the side vision with a Hoodie Side Vision Cover which can be stored away by Hoodie Side Vision Cover Pockets. A Second Hoodie Headgear Shell can also be used during inclement weather when peripheral vision is needed but weather conditions make it difficult to constantly open and dose Hoodie Side Vision Cover. The Second Hoodie Headgear Shell can be quickly pulled on and off allowing peripheral vision when needed and when not needed, immediate additional head cover is obtained with Second Hoodie Headgear Shell.

Abstract: A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet. This application also discloses a lighting system contained in a flexible material that can be fitted onto an existing helmet.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards helmet systems and methods for detection and notification of objects present in the blind spot. They detect objects through ultrasonic sensors and notify the presence of those objects through sensory output modules such as LED output modules, vibration motors and speakers. The helmet system comprises of at least one helmet body, at least two ultrasonic sensors positioned at the left and right side of at least one helmet body to cover a blind spot on the left and right side of a user, at least two LED output modules positioned at the right and left side of the front of at least one helmet body. at least two vibration motors which are concealed on either side of the helmet body and at least two vibration motors configured to generate the different patterns of an haptic feedback based on the different signals generated by at least two ultrasonic sensors.

Abstract: A retention system comprises a shroud configured to be coupled to a helmet. The shroud includes a front surface and a rear surface and the shroud is configured to be coupled to an accessory device. A flexible element is coupled to the shroud and configured to at least partially secure the accessory device to the shroud. The flexible element extends through the front surface of the shroud.

Abstract: A helmet to be worn on a head having an annular headband shaped area. The headband shaped area positioned near an upper junction of the ears and the wearer's head. A top area is centered about a top of the wearer's head. A middle area defined between the headband area and the top area. The helmet includes a shell having an inner surface. A first type of subliner elements extend from the inner surface at a location such that the first type of subliner elements are aligned with the headband area. A second type of subliner elements extend from the inner surface at a location such that the second type of subliner elements are aligned with the middle area. A third type of subliner element extends from the inner surface at a location such that the third type of subliner element is aligned with the top area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulated mounting for a visor. The articulated mounting supports spectacles. The articulated mounting has a first arm and a second arm connected together at a first pivot; a first end of the first arm is pivotally connected to a second pivot which is connected to a base that is attached to the visor; a second end of the second arm is pivotally connected to a third pivot which is connected to a spectacle connector. The mounting includes a resistance means to assist with maintaining the spectacles on a wearer whilst the visor is displaced. The mounting includes at least one limiting means to restrict range of movement about at least one pivot.

Abstract: A sports helmet having a faceguard is attached to a shell such that the faceguard is rotatable about the circumference of the shell so as to reduce the possibility of head and neck injury caused by blunt and torsion forces being transferred to the shell from impacts on the faceguard.

Abstract: A visor assembly that is configured to be secured to a tactical helmet wherein the visor assembly includes a visor operable to shield a face of a wearer of the tactical helmet. The visor assembly include a visor body wherein the visor body includes a front end and a rear end. The visor body has a shape that is defined by perimeter edges wherein the perimeter edges are contiguous. The visor body has integrally formed therein a central attachment member. The central attachment member includes elements that provide releasable securing of the visor body to the helmet. In a preferred embodiment, a mounting shroud is present on the helmet and wherein the mounting shroud is configured to engage elements on the central attachment member so as to facilitate the operable coupling of the visor body to the mounting shroud.

Abstract: A multi-layer visor system for a surgical hood or garment is provided. The system includes a base film layer and one or more removable film layers that are coextruded at high temperature to form a sterile surface between each of the film layers should the surgeon elect to peel away a soiled or splattered removable film layer during the course of a surgical procedure so that an unobstructed view can be maintained. Thus, no separate sterilization step is required in order to sterilize the layers of the visor system. Each of the removable film layers can additionally include a tab having distinctive features in order to enable a wearer to easily distinguish between the tabs in order to make it easier for a wearer to know which tab to pull first to remove the outermost removable film layer.

Abstract: A fabric integrating one or more binding parts with a tie obtained by the following textile construction of the fabric: a) the fabric includes two superposed individual layers of fabric secured to one another, one outer layer on the tie side and the other inner layer lining the inner layer of fabric, b) several warp threads of the outer layer of fabric, called binding threads as they together form a binding loop, freely overlapping several weft threads of the same layer and/or several weft threads of the outer layer of fabric, called binding threads as they together form a binding loop, freely overlapping several warp threads of the same layer, with the inner layer of fabric, an eyelet for passage of the tie at the place where the weft and/or warp threads overlap, obtained by deformation and/or extension of said binding threads, at the binding location of the fabric.

Abstract: A shoe surface structure with variable luminescent pattern; the shoe surface is combined on the light conduction sole to form a shoe. An illuminator is hidden in the light conduction sole, a light conduction structure is hidden in the shoe surface. When the illuminator emits light, the light is conducted through the light conduction sole to the bottom of light conduction structure, the light is conducted from bottom to top, the overall light conduction structure gets light. The outer layer of the shoe surface has a hollowed frame, and a light screen covers the hollowed frame hollowed frame. The light screen has a hollowed pattern, when the light conduction structure receives light, the light is transmitted out of the hollowed pattern. The light screen can be changed at any time, so as to generate different light patterns, implementing innovation, extraordinariness, night caution and commodity personalization.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a footwear such as a sandal which is replaceable of an instep belt in color, material, etc., and an inner sole and an outer sole in color. An outer sole of the sandal has a first hook-and-loop fastener joined onto an upper surface, and an inner sole has a second fastener joined onto a lower surface. An instep belt has third and fourth fasteners respectively joined onto left and right parts in a front surface, and has fifth and sixth fasteners respectively joined onto a back surface. The instep belt is detachably joined to the inner sole, through the fifth and second fasteners, and the sixth and second fasteners. The instep belt and the inner sole are detachably attached to the outer sole, through the third and first fasteners the fourth and first fasteners, and the second and first fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a convertible shoe, which is convertible between a high heel mode and a low heel mode, the convertible shoe comprising a front part, a first rear part having a heel, and a second rear part having a heel which is lower than the heel of the first rear part, wherein the first and second rear parts are exchangeable, allowing the shoe to be converted between the high heel mode and the low heel mode, wherein the convertible shoe comprises a coupling between the front part and the rear part which allows coupling and uncoupling of the front part and rear part and exchanging the rear part, wherein the coupling comprises a front coupling part provided at a rear end of the front part and a rear coupling part provided at a forward end of the rear part.

Abstract: A shoe comprising an upper forming an interior portion for a foot, the interior portion including toe and heel cavities, is provided. The shoe further comprises a midsole having toe and heel ends and inner and outer sides. The midsole is stitched to the upper thereby forming a bottom to the interior portion. Heel and toe outsole patches are respectively stitched onto the midsole. An insole is affixed to the bottom of the interior portion. A spacing between the heel and toe outsole patches extends from the inner to the outer side and occupies a position intermediate the toe and heel ends thereby permitting the shoe to fold about an axis running through the spacing. The shoe folds between an extended state, in which the shoe is worn, and a folded state in which a portion of the upper comprising the toe cavity is tucked into the heel cavity.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a sole body. The sole body is a resin-made box-shaped member with a predetermined thickness and an interior space that is defined by an upper wall portion disposed on an upper side, a lower wall portion disposed on a lower side and spaced apart from the upper wall portion, and a pair of sidewall portions disposed between and interconnecting the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion in a heel region or a forefoot region that respectively corresponds to a heel portion or a forefoot portion of a foot of a shoe wearer. The sidewall portions are elastically deformable in a vertical direction and have a plurality of solid or hollow ribs that extend in a substantially vertical direction between the upper wall portion and the lower wall portion.

Abstract: Foot support systems (and articles of footwear including them) include: (a) a medial side member having one or more medial side supports (e.g., ribs); (b) a lateral side member having one or more lateral side supports (e.g., ribs); and (c) structure (such as a hinge system) configured to move the foot support system (e.g., the medial side support(s) with respect to the lateral side support(s)) between: (a) a foot-insertion configuration and (b) a foot-containing configuration. In moving from the foot-insertion configuration to the foot-containing configuration, the foot support system can be changed between an open condition and a closed condition.

Abstract: A supporting member in a sole for an article of footwear comprising at least a vertical sub-member extending in both a vertical direction and a longitudinal direction that extends along a toe region to a heel region of the sole. Located within or adjacent to a cushioning member, the vertical sub-member has a curvature along the longitudinal direction wherein the curvature is configured to reduce flexion of the cushioning element and/or improve the durability of the supporting member. The supporting member further comprises a horizontal sub-member extending from a sidewall of the vertical sub-member in a latitudinal direction of the sole and being angled away from the vertical sub-member and at least a portion of the vertical sub-member being coextensive with the vertical sub-member.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrorheological fluid structure with attached conductor and method of fabrication. A polymeric housing may have a channel defined therein. A first conductive trace may at least partially coincide with the channel. A first wire may have a first conductor surrounded by a first insulating jacket. The first conductor may be in electrical communication with the first conductive trace. A jacket bonding region of the first jacket may be welded to a housing bonding region of the housing. The jacket bonding region and the housing bonding region may be formed from a common type of polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sole element that is introducible into a shoe, comprising a flexible top layer for receiving a foot in a footbed, an insole body having locally different bending properties, which insole body extends parallel to a top layer surface and which insole body is joined to the top layer surface, the insole body is in the form of a one-piece body extending over a first subregion and over a second subregion, which first subregion of the insole body having a high bending stiffness is arranged in a plane adjacent to the second subregion of the insole body having a low bending stiffness, wherein the second subregion is arranged in a manner at least partially enclosing the first subregion, wherein the first subregion is arranged in the region of the midfoot and/or in the heel region.

Abstract: A shoe sole or insert of a unitary material having a gradual change in hardness and/or density characteristics and a method manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A device configured to surround a portion of a foot-receiving cavity at a heel region of an article of footwear comprises a control bar having a center segment, a first side arm extending from the center segment, and a second side arm spaced from the first side arm and extending from the center segment. The control bar may include a series of slats. A base supports the control bar and is connected to the first side arm and the second side arm. The control bar is biased to an unstressed position with the center segment a first distance from the base, and elastically bends under an applied force to a loaded position with the center segment a second distance from the base less than the first distance. The device stores potential energy that returns the control bar to the unloaded position upon removal of the applied load.

Abstract: A footwear identification assembly for assisting in proper positioning of footwear upon feet of a user includes a pair of plates. Indicia are coupled to and extend from at least one opposing face of each plate so that one plate comprises a left descriptor and the other plate comprises a right descriptor. Each of a pair of couplers is coupled to a respective plate so that the coupler is configured to couple the respective plate to an associated article of footwear. The left descriptor and the right descriptor are configured to allow visual and tactile identification of articles of footwear to facilitate proper positioning of the articles of footwear on a left foot and a right foot of a user.

Abstract: An apparatus for moulding shoe insoles onto a foot, having a moulding pad arranged on a support and forming a foot-accommodating region. The moulding pad may have a flexible membrane for supporting the insoles so that insoles can be moulded on without assistance and independently of a standing or sitting position of the user. The flexible membrane may be connected to a bearing surface of the support via a foot-bearing-point fixing means, and a filling region for a fluid for moulding the insole onto the foot between the membrane and the bearing surface may be provided.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method may include the steps of selecting a family of article types, selecting a customized article type, manufacturing an article of footwear with the customized article type and shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. The customized article type can be configured with a user selected characteristic. The method can also include limiting the number of article types displayed to a user at any time.

Abstract: A belt buckle has a pivoting member pivotally attached to a pair of opposing sidewalls at a predetermined position so as to provide a space between the pivoting member and a belt-receiving surface of the belt buckle. The pivoting member is pivotable to a first position wherein the pivoting member contacts a movable belt section of a belt that is positioned on the belt-receiving surface and between the opposing sidewalls so as to prevent movement of the movable belt section in a direction that would cause loosening of the belt. The belt buckle is configured to allow a user to select the side of the belt that will be visible and the side of the belt that will face the user's waist. In some embodiments, the belt buckle includes a built-in light assembly, an item separation alarm circuit and a compass.

Abstract: A belt buckle has a main body, a rotatable shaft assembly, an elastic member and a controlling member. The main body has a front piece and two side pieces paired and connected with each other. A shaft rod and a stopping portion and an arced edge are formed on the side piece. The elastic member is provided inside the rotatable shaft assembly and is pivoted together on the shaft rod. The controlling member uses its controlling ends to be pivoted on the shaft rod. When the toothed portion is pushed to rotate the rotatable shaft assembly, the engaging bar of the rotatable shaft assembly can slide along the arced edge of the side piece. At this time, the controlling end of the controlling member is not linked by the engaging bar, the controlling member can be fixed in place when the belt is penetrated.

Abstract: A slider includes a resin-made slider body, a pull tab, and a metallic connecting pin. Lateral walls of the slider body and the pull tab are provided with shaft holes in which the connecting pin is inserted. The shaft holes of the lateral walls are opened on outer side surfaces of the lateral walls to define openings, a bottom edge point of each of the openings being located at a position outer in a Y-axis direction than a top edge point above the bottom edge point.

Abstract: A slider includes: a slider body including an upper vane, a lower vane, and a guide post connecting the upper vane and the lower vane; and a pull tab connected to the slider body. The upper vane is provided with a pair of lateral walls projecting from an upper surface of the upper vane in a thickness direction of the slider body. A connection bearing for a connecting pin supported by the pair of lateral walls to be inserted is provided to the pull tab. The upper vane is provided with a recess dented toward the lower vane in the thickness direction with respect to the upper surface. The connection bearing is located in the recess between the pair of lateral walls.

Abstract: A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided.

Abstract: Attachment systems for attaching a wearable electronic device to a user including a sizing band and a retaining band are disclosed. The sizing band includes at least one sizing eyelet and a band-insertable end. The retaining band includes at least a post for insertion into the sizing eyelet of the sizing band and a concealment aperture configured to receive the band-insertable end of the sizing band. On a bottom surface of the retaining band can be a recessed guide bed configured to guide the band-insertable end along the bottom surface of the retaining band. A wearable electronic device can couple to both the sizing band and the retaining band by accepting an end portion of each band into receiving channels extending into opposite sidewalls of the housing.

Abstract: A personal jewelry article includes a light source coupled to a power source and located within a compartment interior of a shank of the personal jewelry article. A stone is connected to the shank above the compartment. The light source emits light through the stone and the stone alters the light emitted by the light source.

Abstract: A size enhancing jewelry setting for a precious stone includes a setting body with a holding portion that is configured to engage and hold the precious stone affixed to the setting body. A faceted plate is supported by the setting body. The faceted plate has a central opening for the passage of a pavilion region of the precious stone therethrough, an upward facing reflecting surface that partially extends below a girdle of the precious stone and which faces a portion of the pavilion region of the precious stone in spaced relationship thereto, and a portion that protrudes peripherally beyond the girdle of the precious stone. The faceted plate is being configured to reflect light that emanates from the pavilion of the precious stone outwardly and upwardly, the reflected light surrounding and extending beyond the precious stone to produce a visual effect of the precious stone being larger in a peripheral dimension thereof than it actually is.

Abstract: A suitcase for housing and carrying objects comprises a first and a second shell; hinged elements for connecting the shells along respective first joining edges and allowing the arrangement of the shells in a closed or open configuration; closure elements for locking the shells along respective second joining edges in the closed configuration. Each shell comprises a plurality of compartments for receiving and containing objects, and at least one separating panel that is rotatably connected to a first joining edge and reversibly couplable to a second joining edge of one of the shells. The suitcase has a first dimension equal to a distance between the first and second joining edges and less than or equal to 180 mm.

Abstract: An insulated beverage cover with a cylindrical body open at the top and having a bottom, to insert a water bottle or other beverage container with a handle or strap attached extending along the length of the exterior cover, which attaches to a travel suitcase handle by sliding over the handle for holding the beverage container cover securely in place, preventing loss or damage to the container.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a case for a mobile device with a screen, in which the case has a band arranged to surround the edge of the device, includes supplying a band having a layer of flexible polymer; and in either an insert molding process or in a dual injection process, applying damping material on the layer of the flexible polymer of the band. The damping material has a plurality of integrally formed protrusions projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the device. The protrusions are arranged such that, in use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusion. Further, the protrusions are provided at least in the corner regions of the case.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a case for a portable electronic device. The case has a back wall and a plurality of side walls for retaining the portable electronic device. The back wall includes a storage area. A cover is hingedly attached to the back wall to selectively cover the storage area. The storage area includes a grip for retaining edges of data cards.

Abstract: An enclosure for storage, transport, and display of pins for trading includes: a front and a back connected together by a first closure mechanism, such as a zipper; and a second closure mechanism such as a zipper located on an exterior of and connecting a clear cover to the front. The enclosure defines an enclosed interior space between the front and the back in which mounting surfaces are located for pins. The cover and an outwardly facing surface of the front define another enclosed interior space having an additional mounting surface for the mounting pins to be seen through the clear cover and showcased.

Abstract: Modular payload dividers utilize magnetism to operatively couple with a container and form storage compartments. Magnets are strategically placed to allow multiple storage compartment configurations within a container.

Abstract: A stackable luggage system is provided. The system includes a plurality of suitcases including a primary suitcase and a secondary suitcase, wherein the plurality of suitcases each include a base, a plurality of sidewalls, and an upper end defining an interior volume. Each suitcase further includes an extendable support arm disposed within the base. The support arm can selectively move between an extended position and a retracted position. The support arm is dimensioned to retain a suitcase of the plurality of suitcases thereon when in the extended position. In some embodiments, a strap is affixed to a rear side of each suitcase, wherein the strap can secure the plurality of suitcases together.

Abstract: A heated eyelash curling assembly for heating eyelashes for curing the eyelashes includes an eyelash curler for curling eyelashes. A heating unit is coupled to the eyelash curler and the heating unit is in thermal communication with the eyelash curler. Thus, the heating unit heats the eyelashes thereby enhancing curling the eyelashes.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a first paddle extending from a first tab. The first paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the first tab. A second paddle extends from a second tab. The second paddle has at least a portion with a width that is greater than a width of the second tab. The second tab is connected to the first tab. A biasing element is disposed between the first tab and the second tab. The biasing element applies a biasing force to both the first and second paddles such that in a rest position, the first and second paddles are in a closed position, and, in a use position, a first force is applied to the first tab and a second force is applied to the second tab such that the first tab and second tab are moved closer to one another and the first and second paddles are moved further apart from one another than in the rest position.

Abstract: These related inventions comprise mechanisms to allow for reduced pain when detangling hair with a brush or comb. It comprises a hair constriction system that is able to isolate and effectively constrict small locks of hair. It also comprises a lock constriction system that functions to create a buffer region and a brushing region. These two systems are connected via a connection system for ease of use and single person management of the process.

Abstract: A multiple nozzle attachment for a hair dryer is provided. The multiple nozzle attachment has at least two nozzles that concentrate air flow and optimize exiting air pressure while maximizing air flow volume.