Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The non-nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. The non-nicotine pod assembly is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The through hole of the device body includes at least one sidewall that is configured to deflect during an insertion of the non-nicotine pod assembly. One or more sidewalls of the through hole may include at least one protrusion configured to engage with corresponding recesses of the non-nicotine pod assembly so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: A nicotine e-vaping device may include a nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: A non-nicotine pod assembly for a non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a first section and a second section connected to the first section. The first section may define a pod outlet and be configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The second section may define a pod inlet and be configured to heat the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The pod inlet is in fluidic communication with the pod outlet via a flow path. The flow path may include a first diverged portion, a second diverged portion, and a converged portion. A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly such that a pod inlet for the air flow is exposed when the non-nicotine pod assembly is seated within the through hole.

Abstract: A non-nicotine pod assembly for a non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a pod body and a connector module. The pod body has an upstream end and a downstream end and is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end of the pod body defines a cavity. The connector module is configured to be seated within the cavity of the pod body. The connector module may include an external face and a side face. The external face of the connector module includes at least one electrical contact and defines a pod inlet. The side face of the connector module defines at least one module inlet. The side face of the connector module faces a sidewall of the cavity in the pod body when the connector module is seated within the cavity.

Abstract: A thermal treatment undergarment retains a thermal treatment pack in position over a locus of pain or injury. The thermal treatment undergarment includes a first elastic layer, such as a brief, that may be worn. A thermal pouch is defined on the undergarment, such as by a joining seam of a second elastic layer, which may also be formed as a brief. A joining seam around the leg openings and the lateral sides provides an abdominal pocket and a back pocket. Likewise, a joining seam about the leg openings and each of an anterior and posterior portion of the brief, defines a lateral side pocket, for treatment of the hip pain or injury.

Abstract: A garment that is comprising of two connecting cups or cup regions, with two main straps, one end of said strap is to connect to the top of the cup/cup region and the other end of said strap is to connect to the bottom side of said cup/cup region. Said straps are to replace the wing or waist band piece of the regular bra. With such design the risk of body and mental pains and discomforts mentioned are reduced and or eliminated. the cups are to be positioned on the breasts comfortably as desired, said strap is have one end pull the breasts upwards while the other end is to pull the breast downwards to the side. With semi opposite pull forces and tension the bra is secured in place the weight of the breasts, are distributed evenly along the back and shoulders.

Abstract: An article of apparel, system, and methods optionally include a textile material, a mobile device holder, coupled to the textile material, configured to secure a mobile device with respect to the article of apparel, and an electrical system. The electrical system includes an antenna, configured to communicatively couple with a primary antenna of the mobile device, positioned in relation to the bolder, a power supply, coupled to the antenna, configured to output power based on a current as generated in the antenna when commutatively coupled with the primary antenna, a controller, coupled to the power supply, operable based on the power as output by the power supply, and a sensor, coupled to the textile material, communicatively coupled to the controller via a conductor, configured to detect a sensor condition and output a sensor signal when powered by the power output by the power supply.

Abstract: A garment wearable by a wearer is provided. The garment includes an outer fabric portion and an inner fabric portion. The inner fabric portion includes a central compression portion. The central compression portion is attached to the outer fabric portion. The central compression portion includes a waist covering portion of the garment. The central compression portion has a higher elastic modulus than that of the outer fabric portion. A fastener is provided to removably fasten together opposing edges that define an opening that extends downwardly from an upper end of the garment. The fastener is configured to open and close the opening to help the wearer put on and take off the garment.

Abstract: An illuminated clothing article (8) including an indicator assembly (10, 12) having at least one light source (22), circuitry (14, 16, 18, 22), and a sensor (14, 16). The circuitry (14, 16, 18, 22) is configured to modulate at least one property of the light (22) emitted by the at least one light source (22) in response an external variable sensed by the sensor (14, 16). An illuminated clothing article (8) including an indicator assembly (10, 12) having at least one light source (22), circuitry (14, 16, 18, 22), and a sensor (14, 16). The circuitry (14, 16, 18, 22) is configured to modulate at least one property of the light (22) emitted by the at least one light source (22) in response an external variable sensed by the sensor (14, 16).

Abstract: A face covering includes an upper portion and a lower portion, a separator disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion, and a strap coupled to the separator. The separator includes a front portion and a rear portion. The strap pulls the separator toward a face to make a part of the rear portion of the separator contact the face when the face covering is secured over the face.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively attaching and detaching removable portions of an article of clothing to provide long and short options for the article of clothing. In particular, the present invention provides a magnetic connection between a circular opening of an article of clothing and a circular opening of a removable portion of the article of clothing.

Abstract: AmphiBag is both a garment and a bag in one piece of fabric—in the same piece. It can be worn as a clothing or accessories and can be used as a bag. For examples, Scarf-Bag, T-shirt-Bag, Sweater-Bag, Dress-Bag etc. The Scarf-Bag—as a specific case—is turned into a bag and the bag is turned into a scarf. As a scarf, piece of fabric, it can be worn around the neck for warmth, sun protection, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons. They can be made in a variety of different materials such as wool, linen, cotton, silk, etc. And can be used as a bag to collect loose materials such as groceries, berries food grains, garments, etc., to transport more items than could readily be carried in the hands. The same is with the other garments mentioned above.

Abstract: Provided is a soft sensor embedded glove including an upper inside skin pattern, a soft sensor module coupled to at least a surface of the upper inside skin pattern, and including at least one soft sensor formed on a joint portion of a finger to measure flexion and extension of the finger, and an outside skin coupled to the upper inside skin pattern and exposed to outside, wherein, in the upper inside skin pattern, a width of a region to which the at least one soft sensor is coupled is less than a width of another region.

Abstract: A glove coating device capable of supplying a coating layer in which pores are uniformly mixed is provided. The glove coating device includes: i) a dipping bath that is adapted to receive a coating liquid; ii) a coating liquid circulation tank installed in the dipping bath and that is spaced apart from a bottom surface of the dipping bath; iii) an impeller located in the dipping bath and that is adapted to transfer the coating liquid to the coating liquid circulation tank; iv) a motor positioned above the impeller to drive the impeller; and v) a drive shaft extending in the vertical direction to interconnect the motor and the impeller. The coating liquid circulation tank includes i) a first side opened to allow the coating liquid to be introduced; a second side formed on the opposite side of the first side and opened in a direction away from the bottom side to apply the coating liquid to overflow; and a flow passage communicating with the first side and the second side.

Abstract: A puncture-proof structure of the present invention comprises at least two first fiber layers, an intermediate layer and at least two second fiber layers, which are stacked in sequence. A first fiber layers includes a plurality of first woven fibers having a plurality of first gaps therebetween. Another of the first fiber layers includes a plurality of first fibers, and the plurality of first fibers is arranged to be overlapped to enclose the plurality of first gaps. A second fiber layers includes a plurality of second woven fibers, and the plurality of second woven fibers having a plurality of second gaps therebetween. Another of the second fiber layers includes a plurality of second fibers, and the plurality of second fibers is arranged to be overlapped to enclose the plurality of second gaps. By such arrangement, the puncture-proof structure can achieve the effect of preventing the front and back from being punctured.

Abstract: A decorative buckle-free belt that provides consumers with a body that is clear or made of leather, a pair of VELCRO® adjustments, and a pair of tabs that allow for the attachment of a buckle. The belt is made to be elastic and one size fits all and can be manufactured in black, red, brown, or white colors.

Abstract: A device to keep pants pulled up and shirts tucked in comprising a two-part design that secures the lower torso of the shirt under the beltline. The device comprises an elastic ring and a receiver body that are constructed to capture the shirt between the elastic ring and a groove of receiver body. When the device and shirt are tucked into the pants, a second groove of receiver body is configured to rest on the lower lip of a belt of waistline. The shirt is thereby held below the belt, providing the wearer confidence in his or her appearance while participating in an active lifestyle.

Abstract: A hair extension is provided that includes a length of a flexible element having a first end and a second end; and a length of hair strands having a first strand end affixable to the flexible element and a second strand end. The first end of the flexible element is connectable to the second end of the flexible element to define a head application loop. A method is further provided of applying a hair extension to a user's head, the hair extension being flexible. The method includes providing a hair extension having a length of a flexible element connectable to define a head application loop and a length of hair strands having a first strand end affixable to the flexible element; dividing hair on the user's head, creating a part; applying the flexible fabric portion of the hair extension to the part; and gathering the hair the user's head over the hair extension to style as desired. A method of assembling a hair extension is further provided.

Abstract: A hair extension including a ribbon having a hollow channel extending the length of the ribbon, a support panel attached to the ribbon and including a plurality of hair strands having predetermined lengths extending downwards from the support panel, a stretchable band extending through the hollow channel of the ribbon, and a pair of fasteners provided at distal opposite ends of the stretchable band to readily secure the hair extension to a person's natural hair style such as a natural ponytail. The stretchable band and ribbon are wrapped around a wearer's natural ponytail to form a longer ponytail with the wrapped ribbon scrunched together to replicate the look of a hair tie and camouflage the connecting region of the hair extension with the natural ponytail to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the wearer's hair.

Abstract: There is provided a false eyelash attachment aid including a base and a plurality of first protrusions and second protrusions formed to be connected to upper and lower portions of the base in a length direction of the base.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a bra, comprising the steps of: providing a first fabric layer (11), designed to realize the outer layer of the underwear article, a second fabric layer (13), designed to realize the inner layer of the underwear article and a third material (17) made of thermo-adhesive polyurethane film, designed to realize permanent joining elements between the two fabric layers (11, 13) in the finished article; sprinkling the first fabric layer (11), on its side destined to face the second fabric layer (13), with a reactive “hotmelt” polyurethane glue, capable of being reactivated only once; applying said thermo-adhesive polyurethane film (17) on the side of the second fabric layer (13) destined to face the first fabric layer (11); superimposing the two fabric layers (11, 13), with the side of the first fabric layer covered with glue faced towards the second layer and the thermo-adhesive polyurethane film portions (17) applied to the second fabric layer facing the first fabric layer; joining, by hot

Abstract: Goggles include a frame unit having a main hole and a connecting portion, an adjustment set disposed on the frame unit, a first lens unit pivotally disposed on the frame unit, and a second lens unit having an engagement portion pivotally connected to the adjustment set. The adjustment set has an adjusting unit penetrating through the main hole, a positioning unit engaging with the adjusting unit, and a positioning hole formed on the positioning unit and adapted to engage with the engagement portion. Accordingly, the first lens unit can be lifted open at any angle relative to the frame unit. The upward and downward movement of the second lens unit is adjusted by the adjustment set, and a rotation of the engagement portion within the positioning hole allows the second lens unit to be lifted open at any angle relative to the frame unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are an anti-off device and a protective hat having the anti-off device. The protective hat includes a hat body, protective goggles, a binding strap and an anti-off device. The hat body has a slot; the protective goggles and the binding strap are bundled altogether with the hat body; the anti-off device includes an anti-off body and snap arm. The anti-off body has a passage; a snap arm integrally coupled to the anti-off body, and the snap arm is inserted into the slot and the snap body is detachably engaged with the hat body, and the binding strap is disposed in the passage, such that when the protective goggles are moved upward or downward, the binding strap is still limited by passage to achieve the anti-off effect.

Abstract: A safety helmet to be used by a person in low light conditions, includes: a cap, to cover the person's head; a wing, which surrounds the entire perimeter of the bottom of the cap; and a visor, which corresponds to a projection of the wing on the front of the cap. The cap also includes a belt, which surrounds the perimeter of the lower part of the cap, over the wing and the visor, which in turn includes at least one front lighting module; at least one rear lighting module; at least two side lighting modules, arranged on each side of the rear lighting module; at least one accelerometer; at least one controller element, which controls the operation of the front, rear and side lighting modules and the accelerometer; and at least one button to control the operation of the front, rear and side lighting modules.

Abstract: In an aspect, a stress mitigation system is provided for mitigating stresses in a wearer of a headgear configured to apply a load on the wearer that is offset from a CG of a wearer's head. The system includes a first and second cable segments, and a tensioning device. Each cable segment has a first end and a second end, mounted to one of the headgear and the bodywear member respectively. The first ends are laterally inboard and vertically spaced from the second ends. During pivoting of the head in a first direction, the first cable segment changes orientation towards vertical and the second cable segment changes orientation towards horizontal, and during pivoting movement of the head in a second direction. The tensioning device increases tension in any cable segment that changes orientation towards vertical, and reduces tension in any cable segment that changes orientation towards horizontal.

Abstract: A cycling helmet includes an outer shell and a closed cell foam layer adjacent to the outer shell. The cycling helmet also includes an inner liner adjacent to the closed cell foam layer. The cycling helmet further includes an insert of energy absorbing material adjacent to the inner liner. The insert is configured to move in multiple directions in response to an impact to the cycling helmet.

Abstract: A helmet includes a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a cavity sized to receive a head of a user. The shell is formed from a resilient material. The helmet additionally includes at least two slots formed in the shell and located at respective lateral portions of the shell, with each slot extending from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The helmet further comprises a chin strap having at least two mounting segments. Each mounting segment is advanceable through a respective one of the at least two slots for connecting the chin strap to the shell.

Abstract: A cowboy hat with interior head protection includes a hat, a helmet shell attached to the interior of the hat, and a ratchet adjustment assembly coupled to the helmet shell, wherein the helmet shell is substantially concealed within the interior of the hat.

Abstract: A headborne attachment platform includes multiple rigid plates and straps of connecting material connecting the rigid plates in an assembly at independently selectable and pre-set distances apart from each other. The assembly of rigid plates is shaped and connected to sit adjacent to, and surround, the bone regions of a wearer's skull, and define an overall headgear shape and contour. The straps are more flexible than the rigid plates in directions perpendicular to the thickness of the straps, and the straps are inelastic in a direction of a length thereof. A tightening mechanism is configured to adjust a circumference of a headband region, and the rigid plates have mounting features configured to mount an outer helmet shell and/or a headborne device. The rigid plates are sufficiently rigid to support and maintain their three-dimensional shape when subjected to forces exerted upon them by the outer helmet shell or headborne device.

Abstract: A knitted component may include a loft zone having at least one first loft portion that is integrally knit. The loft portion may include a first knitted layer having an elasticated first material, a second knitted layer, a void between the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer, and at least one course of a second material that is knitted within the void and causes the second knitted layer to extend away from the first knitted layer by a first distance. The at least one course of the second material may include at least one float and may project into the void. The second material may have a greater resistance to bending than the elasticated first material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sandal, in particular a trekking sandal, that comprises a sole for forming a separation layer between a foot area and the floor and at least one strap that is connected to the sole and serves the fastening of a foot in the sandal. The sandal is characterized in that the strap forms a loop that is adapted to deflect a strap guided through the loop in a fastening region by fastening two strap sections to one another.

Abstract: A shoe cover is a sheet made of a water impermeable material formed in a continuous loop and having a shoe shape. The sheet includes a top rim defining an open top end and a bottom rim defining an open bottom end. The open bottom end is substantially larger than the open top end. For example, the open bottom end may be at least twice as large in diameter than the open top end. A first continuous elastomeric band is joined along the entire open top rim, and a second continuous elastomeric band is joined to the entire open bottom rim. The water impermeable material may be a transparent or translucent flexible plastic.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe-forming member that has excellent adhesion. The shoe-forming member is formed using a thermoplastic elastomer containing an aromatic polymer having a poly-?-methylstyrene structure in a matrix together with a polypropylene resin.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a sole. The sole includes a forward outsole and a heel outsole. The forward outsole and heel outsole each include respective primary and secondary ground engaging members. Each primary ground engaging member defines a hole therein, and the corresponding secondary ground engaging member is positioned within the hole. In addition, each primary ground engaging member and corresponding secondary ground engaging member are adapted and configured so that respective bottom surfaces of each can simultaneously contact a flat ground surface when the shoe is worn. The sole has a rearward through hole within a heel region and a forward through hole in a toe region and a metatarsal region. A heel cushion extends through the rearward through hole and is positioned at least partially within the heel outsole and at least partially above the heel secondary ground engaging member.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a sole. The sole includes a midsole including multiple midsole portions. A first midsole portion is an inner portion of a first midsole material. A second, midsole portion of a second midsole material circumscribes the first midsole portion, and a third midsole portion formed of a third midsole material circumscribes the second midsole portion. The second midsole portion has a greater durometer hardness than the first midsole portion. The third midsole portion has a different durometer hardness than the second midsole portion. The second midsole portion is of a different color than each of the first midsole portion and the third midsole portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-assembled shoe and a method of manufacturing thereof. The self-assembled shoe comprises one or more locking systems for connecting a shoe base with one or more shoe components. The locking system is manually releasable upon actuation by a user at an actuating portion of the shoe base, and is substantially covered from view from an exterior of the shoe when assembled. The locking system further comprises an actuator arranged to be in direct contact with a medium of shoe base at the actuating portion, such that actuation at the actuating portion of the shoe base is directly transmissible through the shoe base medium to the actuator of the locking system to thereby actuate the locking system. The invention also relates to a covering member adapted to substantially cover one or more recesses defined by a female locking member of the locking system for the self-assembled shoe as described above.

Abstract: A shoe includes a knit upper and a sole secured to the knit upper. The knit upper is formed with a first type of knit structure knitted with a thermoplastic yarn in a first area. The first area is in at least the toe region of the knit upper. In a second area including at least the medial and lateral metatarsal regions of the knit upper, the knit upper is formed with a second type of knit structure knitted with a second yarn having a higher melting temperature than the thermoplastic yarn. A rear boundary line of the first area and a forward boundary line of the second area define a boundary line between the first and second areas.

Abstract: A removable collar for a boot including a base layer to abut a neck portion of the boot is provided. The collar also comprises multiple magnets coupled to the base layer. Each magnet magnetically couples with a corresponding metal attachment on the neck portion of the boot. The collar further includes a top layer attached to the base layer which conceals the magnets coupled to the base layer. The top layer may also include decorative features.

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

Abstract: A tension-retaining system for retaining tension in a tensioning cord of a wearable article may include a retainer including an anchor and a wedge. The anchor may define a notch, and the wedge may have a tensioning cord coupling feature. The wedge may have an engagement portion that fits within the notch with the engagement portion disposed further in the notch than the tensioning cord coupling feature.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, a footwear lacing apparatus can include a housing structure, a spool, and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can include a top section and a bottom section. The spool can include a superior surface, a lace spool under the superior surface and a spool shaft with a keyed connection pin. The spool can also be integrated into the top section of the housing structure. The drive mechanism can couple with the spool via the keyed connection pin on the spool shaft. The drive mechanism can be adapted to rotate the spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable integrated into the footwear.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, a footwear lacing apparatus can include a housing structure, a spool, and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can include a top section and a bottom section. The spool can include a superior surface, a lace spool under the superior surface and a spool shaft with a keyed connection pin. The spool can also be integrated into the top section of the housing structure. The drive mechanism can couple with the spool via the keyed connection pin on the spool shaft. The drive mechanism can be adapted to rotate the spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable integrated into the footwear.

Abstract: A connector is described having a female part defining a recess, a male part including a section receivable within the recess of the female part, and a lock pin insertable into an opening provided in the female part. The lock pin is engageable with the section of the male part when the male part is located within the recess to retain the male part within the recess. The female part is provided, around a periphery of the opening, with a stabilizing recess. The lock pin includes a feature receivable within the stabilizing recess, engageable with a base of the stabilizing recess to limit the distance by which the lock pin can be inserted into the opening.

Abstract: A method for sewing a slide fastener includes forming end edge portion needle drop points in at least two positions, within an overlapped portion in which the work piece is folded, within a range more toward a tip side of an end edge portion of the work piece than half of an overlapped width, and within a range on an inner side of a width of a leg portion of an interlocking element. Sewing is performed with sewing thread passing from a head portion needle drop point to the end edge portion needle drop point of one end portion and sewing thread passing from the end edge portion needle drop point of another end portion to the head portion needle drop point of an adjacent interlocking element each passing either side of the leg portion.

Abstract: A zipper slider set is provided. The zipper slider set includes a first sliding device and a second sliding device. The first sliding device includes a first slider and a first puller having an engaging unit, wherein one end of the first puller is connected to the first slider. The second sliding device includes a second slider and a second puller having an engaging hole and an engaging device, wherein one end of the second puller is connected to the second slider. When the first slider and the second slider are in adjacent positions, the first puller can move to insert the engaging unit into the engaging hole and let the engaging device control the engaging and releasing of the engaging unit.

Abstract: A clasp assembly for removably securing two ends of a piece of jewelry includes a first mating segment. The first mating segment includes a key body. The key body is attached to and extends away from the first mating segment. A second mating segment is releasably engaged with the first mating segment. The second mating segment includes a receiver body. The receiver body has a key notch sized to receive the key body. A tab is attached to and extends away from the second mating segment and is configured to engage the key body. A locking clasp is pivotally coupled to the second mating segment. The locking clasp moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. A detent is attached to the locking clasp and is positioned to extend through the second locking aperture to inhibit the key body from being removed from the receiver body.

Abstract: A kit assembly for converting a gemstone supporting head unit between alternate use configurations with jewelry not limited to any of a ring, pendent, brooch or bracelet. A head unit includes a plurality of upper setting prongs for supporting and securing a gemstone. The head unit can incorporate an underside engagement pattern or can be soldered onto a separate upper core. In a first variant, and upon pre-positioning the head unit in a supported fashion upon the jewelry item, a screw inserts through the open underside and engages at least opposing threads formed within the head unit. In a second variant, a lower core is attached or soldered to the jewelry item and inter-engages the upper core via the underside inserting screw.

Abstract: An illuminated walking assistance apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongated staff having a ground-engaging tip portion at a first end and a handle at an opposing second end. The staff provides a light pipe positioned proximal the tip portion and having a light-emitting member disposed therein to selectively illuminate the ground proximal the tip portion. The staff further provides a red nightlight which is always on so as to facilitate locating the apparatus in a dark environment.

Abstract: A folding mechanism contains a rail which forms a guide for a series of runners which are slideable in relation to each other on the rail, whereby each runner or at least a part thereof is provided with a rib which is attached hingeably on the runner around a shaft largely perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rail between an open position whereby the ribs are turned away from the rail and a closed position whereby the ribs are turned towards the rail and whereby at least some of the ribs lying on the same side of the rail are connected with each other using a transmission which, when sliding the runners towards or away from each other on the rail, makes the ribs hinge on the runners.