Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.

Abstract: A ballet pointe shoe has an upper in which a shank insert and/or an elastic loop can removably and replaceably installed without even partial deconstruction of the ballet pointe shoe. Embodiments may have an upper including a tunnel which may extend beneath a toe box, the tunnel having a mouth which is accessible via the foot compartment and by way of which a shank insert can be installed, removed or replaced. In some embodiments an elastic loop may be routed under a portion of the shank insert extending from the mouth of the tunnel. In some embodiments the tunnel may penetrate a shank body under which an elastic loop may be routed. A shank insert and/or elastic loop may be selected from sets of ones having different characteristics. In some embodiments the toe box and shank body may be included in a monolithic foot supporting structure. In some embodiments a shank insert and/or toe box may be reshaped at any time.

Abstract: Methods of using a foot device are disclosed herein. The foot device includes a generally U-shaped portion having an arcuate portion and first and second legs extending from the arcuate portion. Each leg has an end and a relief area disposed adjacent the respective end. A method of using the foot device comprises engaging the arcuate portion with a heel of a foot to form a first point of contact; positioning the relief area of the first leg proximate a fifth metatarsal head of the foot such that the fifth metatarsal head drops to form a second point of contact; and positioning the relief area of the second leg proximate a first metatarsal head of the foot such that the first metatarsal head drops to form a third point of contact, wherein the first, second, and third points of contact form a triangle-shaped contact surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are shoes including a body having a foot insertion space into which user's foot is inserted, an air passage portion protruding from a front of the body to the outside and extending in a direction in which the body extends, and a foot support portion located in a width direction of the air passage portion.

Abstract: An adjustable, detachable cleat support device panel and method of cleat securement to a shoe which also provide lateral and medial support to an ankle. The cleat securement device comprises, in some embodiments, a resilient body panel having a generally elongated rearwardly-protruding component that encapsulates the heel of the shoe. The device and allows cleats to pass through apertures, which may be circumscribed with a polymeric coating, on a base member of the device. The resilient body panel defines an open end. The detachable body panel adheres to the shoe through the use of a fastening mechanism such as hook-loop fastener. Stitching may provide enhanced stability. The present invention improves the fit of shoes, protects cleats from tire crumb, and provides orthopedic support to players' ankles.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of garments, namely the shoes sector, especially relating to children, although it is likewise applicable to young people and adults. The object of the present invention is an outer sole (1), on which are inserted two structures, a first one enabling one user to slide when he is contacting the ground, moving as if he were on skates, and a second one enabling the user to move in a conventional way. The first structure, which enables a movement in a rolling mode, consists in a frame (2) containing a wheel (3) and, on one end, presents a front locking member (4) and, on another end, a locking member (5) for disengagement of the frame (2) by pressing downwards.

Abstract: In a markerless foot size estimation device 100, a shape data input unit 10 acquires three-dimensional shape data of a foot of a subject and stores the three-dimensional shape data in a shape data storage unit 20. A characteristic extraction unit 30 extracts foot shape characteristics from the three-dimensional shape data of a subject's foot stored in the shape data storage unit 20, and stores the foot shape characteristics in a shape characteristic storage unit 40. A machine learning unit 50 uses, as teacher data, foot shape characteristics and arch height stored in the shape characteristic storage unit 40 to create, through machine learning, an estimation model used to estimate arch height based on foot shape characteristics, and stores the estimation model in an estimation model storage unit 60. An estimation output unit 70 uses the estimation model stored in the estimation model storage unit 60 to estimate arch height based on extracted shape characteristics and outputs the arch height.

Abstract: A method for producing a shoe, in particular a sports shoe.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing an artificial leather shoe upper which comprises steps of preparing plural pieces of artificial leather upper material, setting a thermoforming machine, placing the plural pieces of artificial leather upper material in the thermoforming machine, pumping out excess air of a lower die block of the thermoforming machine, thermoforming the plural pieces of artificial leather upper material to obtain a semi-finished product, and demoulding, image recognition, laser cutting and coloring the semi-finished product to obtain the artificial leather shoe upper.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the quality of a surface treatment applied to an article in a manufacturing process are provided. A surface treatment may be applied to at least a portion of an article. A thermal profile of the article may be obtained and used to determine temperature indications of different regions of the article to which the surface treatment has been applied. A standard model of the article may be obtained that includes model regions having model temperature ranges. The temperature indications of the article can be compared with the model temperature ranges to determine if any temperature indications are outside of a corresponding model temperature range. The article may be a shoe part. The surface treatments may include the application of heat, plasma, dye, paint, primer, and/or the application of other materials, substances, and/or processes.

Abstract: A female buckling component for a magnetic buckling assembly. A female locking portion comprises at least one resilient arm and at least one engaging head integrally formed with the at least one resilient arm. The at least one resilient arm drives the at least one engaging head to move when the at least one resilient arm is resiliently deformed. The female buckling component also comprises an installation chamber inside a middle portion of the female buckling component, a female magnetic component installed in the installation chamber, and at least one operating component movably disposed on the female buckling component and coupled to the at least one resilient arm of the female locking portion to resiliently deform the at least one resilient arm and thereby move the at least one engaging head.

Abstract: In a molded surface fastener in which an engaging element includes at least two engaging pawl portions protruded outward, a plurality of the engaging elements is disposed in a line along a machine direction to form an element row, a plurality of the element rows is arranged side by side in a cross direction, each of the engaging elements has, as the engaging pawl portions, at least a pair of symmetrical engaging pawl portions which are disposed each other at symmetrical positions in the cross direction and are respectively protruded in the cross direction sides, and a plurality of the engaging elements is arranged in a staggered pattern. Thereby, the molded surface fastener can appropriately and stably exert desired performance such as peel strength with respect to more types of non-woven fabrics.

Abstract: The self-sealing closure system includes a flexible, overlapping, interlocking closure with a continuous backing membrane to provide a secure, durable, and redundantly impermeable barrier operated by finger pressure or by an optional easy-to-operate, zipper-like cursor, with an optional locking end cap.

Abstract: A luggage article includes a body that includes a zippered opening (15) that has at least one zipper arrangement having a zipper tape (14). The zipper arrangement includes one or more zipper sliders (16, 20) and one or more zipper pull-tabs (18, 22). Each of the one or more zipper sliders (16, 20) is joined to a respective one of the one or more zipper pull-tabs (18, 22). The luggage article includes a means (26) for holding the one or more pull-tabs in a substantially perpendicular arrangement to the zipper tape (14) of the zipper arrangement.

Abstract: The invention involves a securable slider assembly for a zipper. The securable slider assembly is formed in a single die cast operation to include the securable slider and the pull being formed simultaneously. At least one side shifting slide is incorporated into the die, which allows the bridge and pull loop to be formed with their full geometric shape and without the converging flat surfaces required in the prior art. The slide assembly includes a puller that includes geometry to allow two slides to be secured together after the closing operation of the zipper teeth and restricts the ability to separate the pullers for opening of the zipper teeth to provide security to the user.

Abstract: A slider for a slide fastener is disclosed having a slider body and a pull tab wherein: the slider body includes a pull tab retainer having a first side wall and a second side wall with respective recesses for accommodation of the ring of the pull tab, and each recess has a tongue which is inwardly extended to provide a contact surface for the ring, and each tongue joins with the respective side wall with a rounded edge.

Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.

Abstract: This disclosure enables various piercing techniques, earrings therefor, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In particular, these technologies can preclude a bystander from readily comprehending how an earring is attached to an ear of a wearer when the bystander views the ear of the wearer frontally straight-on. This preclusion occurs by providing a floating effect for the earring based on where the ear is pierced and how the earring is structured.

Abstract: Generally, this disclosure enables various earrings and methods of manufacture and use thereof. For example, some of these earrings are selectively reversible between different aesthetic appearances for wearing to different occasions. This selective reversibility is enabled through various modalities of operation (e.g., clock-like action, spinning action). These modalities of operation are technologically beneficial because these modalities of operation enable such earrings to be selectively reversed from various ear portions.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] Provided is a parasol that can be easily installed in many places and used as a sunshade or a rain shield. [Solution] A parasol 1 includes: only one tension rod-type pole 10 including telescopic portions 101 and 102 and having an adjustable length; a lower hub 12 penetrated by the pole 10 and configured to move in a vertical direction along the pole 10; a protruding portion 13 provided on the pole 10 and configured to restrict downward movement of the lower hub 12; an upper hub 11 fixed to the pole 10; ribs 20 joined to the upper hub 11 and configured to rotate vertically and to not rotate horizontally; struts 30 provided for the ribs 20 and connecting the ribs 20 and the lower hub 12; and a sheet 40 provided between the ribs 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an umbrella having a built-in waterproof case, in which a folded umbrella main body is accommodated in an umbrella handle, and more particularly to an umbrella having a built-in waterproof case, which, in order to carry or store a wet folding umbrella used, allows an umbrella handle and an umbrella top to be transformed into an umbrella storage case without using a separate plastic bag and then allows the umbrella to be easily opened or re-stored while allowing a folded umbrella body to be accommodated in the umbrella handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a child carrier seat arrangement comprising: a child seat configured to receive a child; a carrier base detachably attached to the child seat; a wheel arrangement coupled to the carrier base, wherein the wheel arrangement provides movement to the child carrier seat arrangement; a processor coupled to the carrier base, wherein the processor is configured to: receive a first input to make the child carrier seat arrangement work in a luggage mode, wherein, in the luggage mode, a user is configured to carry the child carrier seat arrangement as hand luggage; receive a second input to make the child carrier seat arrangement work in a manual mode, wherein, in the manual mode, a user is configured to navigate the child carrier seat arrangement; receive a third input to make the child carrier seat arrangement work in an automatic mode; and a sensor module coupled to the processor, wherein the sensor module is configured to provide instructions to the processor in the automatic mode for autonomous navigat

Abstract: A combination bag workbench is provided herein. The combination bag workbench may include a rectangular bottom portion, a pair of wheels, and four legs rotatably coupled to the bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a length, a width, a pair of lengthwise sides defined parallel to the length, and a pair of widthwise sides defined parallel to the width. The pairs of lengthwise and widthwise sides define corners of the bottom portion. The pair of wheels may be coupled to the bottom portion along one widthwise side of the pair widthwise sides. Each leg may be coupled adjacent to a respective corner of the bottom portion. The four legs are configurable in a retracted position or an extended position associated with at least one of the legs extending beyond at least one of a nearest respective lengthwise side or a nearest respective widthwise side.

Abstract: A disinfectant and antibacterial travel kit for passenger travel and airlines. To protect person from getting sick from the germs in the airplane recirculating air and all the germs from previous passenger left on the seatbelt, seat, tray table, public airplane bathroom. Also, the kit may be used on all forms of public transportation. Trains, subway, buses, carpool etc. The kit according to the present invention helps travelers stay healthy while using public transportation.

Abstract: A lunch bag has a cuboid main housing having an internal compartment and a handle. The lunch bag further comprises a wipe compartment formed on one of the side faces, the wipe compartment adapted to receive the pack of wet wipes into a wipe receiving space. The wipe compartment includes an insertion slot adapted to allow the wet wipes into the wipe receiving space, and further has a wipe access opening being large enough to enable access to the wet wipes, but small enough to prevent the wet wipes from falling out of the wipe receiving space. A cover flap is attached to the cuboid main housing, and extends to cover the insertion slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ruggedized integrated modular reinforced case having, in one preferred embodiment, a floating protective chamber for safely transporting a laptop computer, as well as other valuable, or fragile objects.

Abstract: New container dividers, related systems/container components, and containers comprising such systems along with other features are described herein and provided by this invention. In one aspect, container dividers comprising one or more dual position transformable dividers or sections are provided that allow for easy reallocation of storage capacity from one formable compartment to another, typically by application of a modest amount of force (e.g., a moderate pull). Once in a resting configuration the dividers resist structural deformation based on a combination of structural features. In some aspects, containers are provided wherein a number of dividers can form two or more formable compartments. Also provided are new removable, flexible, and reconfigurable multi-point dividers that can form linear, stacked, and diverse arrangements through allowing rotation approaching about 360 degrees along multiple hinges and that also or alternatively can be incorporated into containers of the invention.

Abstract: A stabilizing device (1) for a telescopic handle (2) comprising at least an outer handle element (4) and an inner handle element (5) comprises a device body (6) extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the stabilizing device (1) and comprising an opening (7), and at least an inner stabilizing element (8, 8?) and at least an outer stabilizing element (9, 9?). The inner stabilizing element (8, 8?) and the outer stabilizing element (9, 9?) are configured such that, in an installed position, wherein the inner handle element (5) is at least partially inserted into the stabilizing device (1) and the stabilizing device (1) is at least partially inserted into the outer handle element (4), the inner stabilizing element (8, 8?) acts on the inner handle element (5) and the outer stabilizing element (9, 9?) acts on the outer handle element (4).

Abstract: A hair iron comprising an ion generator that generates ions comprises a slotted nozzle in communication with the ion generator for generating an ion curtain projecting from at least one side of a body of the hair iron, alongside and substantially parallel to a longitudinal edge of the heating element that contacts the hair in use.

Abstract: A concealing implement having strategic shape or arrangement that to some degree surrounds securing implement(s) bounding strand(s) (i.e.—rubber band bounding a lock of hair, or a length of yarn bounding a thickness of spaghetti), serving aesthetic or additional functional purpose is disclosed.

Abstract: A hairband extends along a section of a circumference of a circle having a virtual centre point M. The hairband has a first end portion having a first end, a second end portion having a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion includes at least two strings of material and having different elasticity.

Abstract: Hair extension drying device includes an enclosure comprising a base and an upwardly extending wall surrounding the base. The wall is configured for receiving a top cover of the enclosure. A fan is coupled to the top cover with the fan being configured for circulating air within the enclosure. A heating unit is coupled to the base. A hair extension holder spaced apart from the heating unit by one or more vertical supports. The hair extension holder includes at least one laterally extending plate that includes perforations or fluid pathways.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair dryer housing. A hair dryer housing according to the present invention which has a “¬”-shaped structure, the hair dryer housing including: a horizontal housing in which an action part is installed; and a vertical housing continuously connected to the horizontal housing while orthogonally crossing the horizontal housing and configured to supply power to the action part. In addition, the bottom part of the vertical housing is composed of a flat surface, and a fastening groove having a depth into the vertical housing is installed in a central part of the surface. A power cable bottom packing is a component installed while orthogonally crossing the lengthwise outer surface of the vertical housing, so that the power cable is drawn into the vertical housing through the lateral surface of the vertical housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal hair dryer with an adjustable air volume. The hair dryer comprises: an air-blocking plate is used for adjusting the air intake volume of the hair dryer; a field data extraction device comprising an infrared transmitter, an infrared receiver, an ARM11 processor and an extraction controller, wherein the infrared transmitter is located on a data collection device and is used for vertically transmitting an infrared signal downwards, and the infrared receiver is located beside the infrared transmitter and is used for receiving the infrared signal, which is reflected back; and an air-blocking plate driving device is used for enabling an operation on the air-blocking plate when the human body detection device determines that there is a human body. By means of the present invention, an effective authentication mechanism is introduced for the hair dryer.

Abstract: A hair dryer include a housing having a handle portion, a head portion located an upper end of the handle, and a nozzle portion extending from the head portion, and at least one side switch located on a side of the head portion or the nozzle portion. The at least one switch is actuatable to effect a momentary deactivation of the hair dryer.

Abstract: A device for application of a hair formulation comprises a body structure having one or more tines at a front end, wherein a tip of a tine includes an electrode; an electrostatic charger electrically connected to the electrode; and a handle extending from the body structure at an obtuse angle with respect to the front end of the body structure.

Abstract: A device for application of hair formulation includes a body structure having one or more tines at a front end, wherein a tip of each tine includes a first and second opening, a nebulizer with an outlet connected to the first opening, a vacuum system with an inlet connected to the second opening, and a handle extending from the body structure at an obtuse angle with respect to the front end of the body structure.

Abstract: A nail file having an elongated cylindrical body having a tapered end and an abrasive cylindrical distal end including a wedge having a cylindrical upper portion comprising an abrasive surface designed to fit underneath a nail or an acrylic nail and reach and file the area of the nail or acrylic nail adjacent to the free end of the natural fingernail and the nail bed as well as well as the top and side edges of the nail. The tapered end is wedge shaped forming a point on the distal end for reaching under the nail and/or treating the cuticle of the finger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deformable absorbent substrate for a packaging and/or application assembly for a cosmetic product, having cells defined by ridges. The ridges may be created in particular by means of additive manufacturing, in particular by selective laser sintering, selective laser fusion, stereolithography, or fused filament fabrication.

Abstract: A compact container that includes an inner container for accommodating a cosmetic material therein, a discharge unit for discharging the cosmetic material accommodated in the inner container, a discharge plate that is integrally injection molded by inserting a sponge thereto, a dish part in the shape of a small groove is formed at the center of the discharge plate so that the discharge plate and the sponge are spaced a certain distance apart from each other, and a joining part that is formed on the outside of the dish part so that the discharge plate and the sponge are joined without a gap by means of insert injection molding.

Abstract: The multifunctional pencil for eyebrow styling enables styling of eyebrows by means of a pencil that in itself contains two types of blades, an U-shaped blade for the drawing of hairs, and a blade in the form of a needle used to shade the space between the hairs. The multifunctional pencil (1) for eyebrow styling has a cylindrical lid (2) which is placed on the middle part (3) of the pencil (1) which has a blade (4) on its front and on its rear there is an opening for the needle insert (5) located on the front side of the rear part (6), which at the end has a rectangular hygienic applicator (7) that has three ribs.

Abstract: A jar, in particular for a cosmetic product, includes a base configured to contain said product, a lid configured to be screwed reversibly onto the base along a screwing axis, the jar further including an intermediate piece ensuring a pivotal mounting of said lid on the base along an axis transverse to the screwing axis. The lid includes at least a first interface wall the is a first lateral skirt positioned opposite a lateral ring of a second interface wall that is an intermediate piece. One of the interface walls is provided with at least one helical groove in which a counterpart formed on the other of the interface walls engages by sliding between a lower position and an upper position, enabling pivoting.

Abstract: A multi-color press-type cosmetic pen includes a cylindrical pen body, a pen tip, and at least two actuating mechanisms. Each actuating mechanism includes a button, a ratchet, a ratchet wheel, a screw rod, a nut, a piston, and a spring. The button is fixed to the ratchet. Each of the ratchet and the ratchet wheel is hollow and cylindrical. The ratchet wheel is inserted into the ratchet. At least one inclined surface is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the ratchet wheel, and an abutting portion matched with the inclined surface is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the ratchet. The screw rod is inserted in the ratchet wheel. The nut is fixed on the pen body. The piston is mounted on the head the upper end of the screw rod. The spring abuts between the nut and the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: A cosmetic container with contents visible from an outside according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a container body provided at one side thereof with a first locking hook and formed of a transparent material; a container lid for opening and closing the container body; a content container mounted in the container body, receiving the contents therein, and formed of a transparent material; a content container lid for opening and closing the content container; a push button installed on the container lid so as to be press-operated and provided with a second locking hook; and a button coupling member coupled to an inside of the container lid to fix the push button and hingedly coupled to the container body.

Abstract: A cosmetic holder or case having a base with receptacles for cosmetics and a cover connected in a hinged fashion to permit opening and closing of the cover to alternately reveal and conceal the interior of the base and the housed cosmetic product. The interior of the cover may include a mirror to aid in applying the cosmetic product. The holder is combined with a set of adornment features such as sets of decals having different theme or pattern to allow consumers to 1) select a set of adornment appealing to them, 2) select a base color theme appealing to them, 3) to arrange a set of adornment elements in a personalized and unique manner. The cover includes a removable transparent panel that 1) allows the user to apply the selected set of adornment features and/or to include other personalized items and 2) protects the adornment features from damage during use.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a system (12) for packaging and applying a product and a device (14) for protecting the said system. The device (14) comprises a sleeve (40) inside which the system (12) is mounted with the ability to move axially between a storage position and a usage position in which at least one applicator (16) partially projects out from the sleeve. The assembly comprises a release device (15) provided with means for immobilizing the system relative to the sleeve (40) in the storage position, and an actuating means (58) for rendering the immobilizing means inactive, and an elastic preload member (46) applying an elastic load to the system. The release means (15) further comprises retaining means (66) for restraining the said system relative to the sleeve (40) in the usage position and which are configured to oppose the movement of the said system towards the storage position.

Abstract: A custom cosmetic dispensing device includes a communication enabled automated dispenser for dispensing a user-specified cosmetic product. The dispenser has a housing with a plurality of liquid-ingredient cartridges removably coupled to a motor, each cartridge used to dispense a processor memory specified volume of liquid-ingredients. The dispenser interfaces with a software application that accepts, stores and interprets user inputs, assists users in custom formulation, and relays said inputs to the device controller unit for production of a customized cosmetic formula. A collection container may be used for immediate, stored or transported final compositions.

Abstract: A backpack having multiple pouches on an inside flap can have a fastener which horizontally extends across the flap and which secures kitchen utensils, such as knives, in place. The flap can have multiple aligned pouches which extend laterally across a bottom portion of the flap. A distance above the flaps is a base fastener which extends on a base from one lateral end of the flap to the opposite lateral end. When the handles of kitchen utensils, such as knives, are placed inside respective pouches, the sharpened section of each knife is at least partially exposed. A strap fastener is attached at one lateral end of the flap and removably engages with the base fastener. The strap fastener secures the knives in place by overlapping with the knives and engaging with the exposed portions of the base fastener.

Abstract: A drive system includes a carrying device with a wearable carrying frame, an energy store carried by the carrying frame, and at least one electric drive motor carried by the carrying frame. A coupling device is configured to mechanically couple a work apparatus to the drive system. The carrying device is formed as a shoulder bag or backpack, having at least one strap that permits the carrying device to be worn over a shoulder of a user. Two straps may be provided that permit the carrying device to be worn over both shoulders of a user. Also disclosed is a tool having such a drive system and a work apparatus, which may be concrete vibrator.

Abstract: A backpack with an inflatable element, designed to facilitate comfort during transport. One of the aims of the backpack is to allow objects and/or elements to be placed therein. The backpack also has an integrated inflatable element that acts as a seat for a child, wherein the child sits on said element, on the shoulders of the user of the backpack. In addition, the backpack has a pair of harnesses that can be removed from straps, used to securely surround the legs and/or ankles of the child. When the backpack is placed in front of the user's torso, the inflatable element also allows the user to rest his/her head and, at the same time, the user can rest his/her arms by placing them in a hollow structure located at the front of the backpack, preferably as part of the configuration of an exterior bag.