Abstract: A face mask support assembly includes a clip portion and an engagement portion. The clip portion is configured to attach to hair of a user. The engagement portion is coupled to the clip portion and is configured to engage one or more ties of a face mask to thereby support the face mask on the user.

Abstract: A face covering made from a single piece of fabric material includes a planar body portion that has a lower portion configured to cover a mouth and nose of a user and an upper portion configured to fold behind the lower portion. A first ear panel extends laterally away from the planar body portion along a first direction, and a second ear panel extends laterally away from the planar body portion along a second direction.

Abstract: A mask can be positioned on a face of a user to filter respiration of the user. The mask can comprise a filter having a first edge that extends along a first axis and a second edge that is spaced from the first edge along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. First and second material strips having adhesive thereon can be elongated along the first axis. The first and second material strips can overlie the respective first and second edges of the filter so that the first material strip comprises a first portion that overlies the filter and a second portion that extends outwardly from the first portion along the second axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective face mask and filtration article, a method for using a protective face mask and filtration article, and a design for manufacturing. In particular, the invention relates to a self-contained, mobile, battery-powered bioactive and filtering breathing appliance that provides broad spectrum antimicrobial and allergic protection via an atomized biocidal agent steam/vapor and a torturous hydrophilic filtration article that sterilizes incoming air and captures debris. To this end, antimicrobial activity and filtration functions leverage a redundancy of means/methods comprised of antimicrobial hydrogen peroxide liquid/vapor/steam and an iodized salt containing hydrophilic filtration article. The present invention is a wearable apparatus that sterilizes incoming air by capturing, neutralizing and destroying airborne pathogens and other particulate matter and pumps sterilized oxygen/air for natural, unlabored breathing by the wearer.

Abstract: A personal protective equipment includes a substrate, and an anti-microbial substance is positioned in the substrate. The anti-microbial substance includes tourmaline. The personal protective equipment may include a face mask or a garment having a nonwoven body. The anti-microbial substance is positioned on or in the nonwoven body.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods related to convertible garments for multiple uses. In one illustrative embodiment, one exemplary convertible garment may include a multilayered textile body having a central opening, which can be arranged in a first conformation to serve as an insulated jacket or poncho that features a hood disposed at the central opening, and, may include hand-warming and security pockets and a yoke with a closeable recess. Such a convertible garment can be arranged in a second conformation to serve as an insulated ground cloth and reversed to serve as a protective cover or blanket. The garment may feature an attached storage pouch that is stowed in the yoke recess in the first and second conformations. In a third conformation, the garment may be folded and stowed in the storage pouch to serve as a vented cushion.

Abstract: A belt apparatus is configured to support the trousers worn by a person and to include a number of airbags that are deployable in a falling event to protect the person from bone breakages. The belt apparatus includes a flexible belt element and a fastener that appear and function in much the same way as an ordinary apparel trouser belt, i.e., fitting through belt loops in trousers and being fastenable to itself to support the pair of trousers at the waist of the person. Despite the ordinary appearance of the belt apparatus, it includes airbags internal thereto whose expansion is controlled by a control apparatus. Responsive to a falling event in a particular direction with respect to the person, the control apparatus triggers the rapid expansion of an airbag that is situated on the belt element in the particular direction with respect to the person and takes other actions.

Abstract: A headband adjustment structure includes a base, a wearing unit, a rotary adjusting assembly, a linkage member and an elastic element. The wearing unit includes a first end portion and a second end portion that overlap with each other. The first end portion and the second end portion are movably located in the base to define an adjustable accommodation space. The rotary adjusting assembly is pivotally located within the base, and provided with a gear body meshed with a first toothed rack of the first end portion and a second toothed rack of the second end portion so as to simultaneously move the first end portion and the second end portion in opposite directions for adjusting the adjustable accommodation space. The linkage member is connected to the rotary adjusting assembly. The elastic element abutting against the linkage member and the base, respectively.

Abstract: A clip system for attaching accessories to headgears is provided. The clip system comprises a clip assembly having a first clip attachable to a first accessory, and a first clip-receiving adaptor attachable to a headgear. The first clip-receiving adaptor receives and fastens the first clip.

Abstract: The flexible electronic control unit 61 for helmet strap with safety, emergency and driving assistance functionalities can be installed around helmet strap 62, independently from helmet configuration. The electronic control unit is structured to execute Emergency Call or its equivalent in case of accident or fall, taking account of the related European and International regulations, with real-time transmission of user's blood pressure profile and/or derived measures to PSAP and the like while emergency call is ongoing as to support rescue organization.

Abstract: An impact resistance spreading helmet is disclosed. The helmet includes a frontal section configured to interface with the forehead of an individual and extend upward over the cranium; a medial section for extending over a portion of the cranium rearward of the frontal section; an occipital section for extending rearward from the medial section and configured to cover a portion of the neck of the individual; a first compressible structure disposed between the frontal section and the medial section; and a second compressible structure disposed between the medial section and the occipital section. The interface between the frontal section and the first compressible structure is disposed at an angle vertical to a force direction perpendicular to the frontal section above the forehead of the individual.

Abstract: There is provided a shock-absorbing assembly engageable with a human body part, such as a human head, to protect same. The shock-absorbing assembly comprises a shock-absorbing core including an inner surface configured to face at least a portion of the human body part; and a body contact seat assembly comprising: a plurality of spaced-apart resilient posts mounted to the shock-absorbing core, each one of the resilient posts having a portion protruding from the inner surface of the shock-absorbing core; and a body contact seat mounted to the shock-absorbing core via the protruding portions of the plurality of resilient posts, so that the body contact seat is in spaced relationship with the inner surface of the shock-absorbing core and at least one of slidable, displaceable, shearable and twistable with respect to the inner surface thereof. There is also provided a helmet including such a shock-absorbing assembly and a shock-absorbing kit.

Abstract: A wearable impact protection system is provided that includes an inner layer of a first shear thickening material that faces a wearer in use, an outer layer of a second shear thickening material and an intermediate deformable layer. In one example the impact protection system is provided in the form of a helmet.

Abstract: A helmet for protecting a wearer's head has a protective layer configured to, when the helmet is impacted by a force, absorb the normal component thereof by compression and rupture when the tangential component of the force exceeds a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A protective helmet has an outer shell and one or more absorption elements of impact shock energy operatively coupled with the outer shell. The absorption elements include a working portion interposed between the end portions. The section of the working portion along a surface transverse to the development axis has an area smaller than the areas of the corresponding sections of the end portions. The absorption elements have a breaking load lower than the breaking load of the outer shell, so that in the event of an impact the working portion is subject to breaking before the outer shell and before the end portions to allow the absorption of the impact shock energy.

Abstract: A padded facemask shield assembly is provided for a protective helmet having a facemask with an inboard surface and an outboard surface. The padded facemask shield assembly has a frame, including an elastic frame, at least one resilient pad connected to the frame, and a coupler connected to at least one of the frame and the at least one resilient pad, wherein the coupler is configured to releasably engage the facemask and locate the frame and the at least one resilient pad on the outboard surface of the facemask.

Abstract: A head unit system for a head of a user, including a headpiece including a support structure shaped to be worn over the head. A shield mount attached to the support structure is arranged for supporting a face shield adjacent to the head. A headpiece connector is attached to the support structure and has a headpiece contact configured for electrical connection. A peripheral device provided for being secured to the headpiece for concurrent movement, the peripheral device having a device connector with a device contact configured for electrical connection. The device connector and the headpiece connector cooperate to releasably attach the peripheral device to the headpiece in a secured configuration with the respective headpiece contact and the device contact abutting in the secured configuration so as to facilitate electrical connection between the headpiece and the peripheral device.

Abstract: A sound amplifying bowl assembly includes a grommet has an inner lip that is spaced from an outer lip to define an engaging slot between the inner lip and the outer lip. The inner lip is extendable through an ear hole in a helmet thereby facilitating a bounding edge of the ear hole to engage the engaging slot. In this way the grommet is retained in the ear hole. The grommet has a sound hole extending therethrough to pass audible sound into the helmet. A bowl is integrated into the grommet and the bowl is concavely arcuate such that a curvature of the bowl has a focus that is aligned with the sound hole in the grommet. In this way the bowl can direct the audible sound into the ear hole. Thus, the bowl enhances a user's ability to hear the audible sound when the user is wearing the helmet.

Abstract: A helmet with an integrated speaker includes a first portion to attach to a mating ring. The first portion is shaped to create a volume for a head of a wearer. The helmet includes a second portion to attach to the mating ring. The first portion is entirely surrounded by the second portion without being in contact with the second portion and the second portion is farther from the volume than the first portion. One or more transducers are attached to the first portion. The one or more transducers receive an electrical signal representing an audio signal and the speaker is formed by the one or more transducers and the first portion.

Abstract: A helmet with an integrated microphone includes a first portion to attach to a mating ring. The first portion is shaped to create a volume for a head of a wearer. The helmet also includes a second portion to attach to the mating ring. The first portion is entirely surrounded by the second portion without being in contact with the second portion and the second portion is farther from the volume than the first portion. One or more vibration sensors are attached to the first portion. The one or more vibration sensors output an electrical signal and the microphone is formed by the one or more vibration sensors and the first portion.

Abstract: A helmet mounting system for attaching an accessory device to a helmet includes one or more cables with a hook for removably engaging the brim of the helmet. Each cable has an end attached to a spool which is rotatable in a first direction for winding of the cable(s) around the spool and a second direction for unwinding the cable. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the spool. In certain embodiments, one or more accessory devices are electrically coupled to a power and data management module for routing power, data and control signals to the one or more accessory devices. Accessory devices are interchangeable, providing a modular system that can be customized to meet mission requirements and accessory devices are removable and replaceable as mission requirements change.

Abstract: A lace adjuster for selectively adjusting and securing a shoelace of a shoe, the shoelace including a first lace end and a second lace end, includes an adjuster body, and a lace end retainer. The lace end retainer is coupled to the adjuster body. The lace end retainer is configured to receive and retain the first lace end and/or the second lace end between the lace end retainer and a surface of the adjuster body. The first lace end and/or the second lace end of the shoelace is thus inhibited from being moved relative to the lace end retainer and the adjuster body when retained by the lace end retainer by a force generated by a contact pressure of the lace end retainer against the surface of the adjuster body. The lace end retainer can be formed from a resilient material.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear and apparel with controller-automated features, methods for making/operating such footwear and apparel, and control systems for executing automated features of such footwear and apparel. A method for automating a collaborative operation between an intelligent electronic shoe (IES) and an intelligent transportation management (ITM) system includes receiving, via a detection tag attached to the IES shoe structure, a prompt signal from a transmitter-detector module communicatively connected to a traffic system controller of the ITM system. In reaction to the received prompt signal, the detection tag transmits a response signal to the transmitter-detector module. The traffic system controller uses the response signal to determine a location of the IES's user, and the current operating state of a traffic signal proximate the user's location.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe upper that includes an upper body including a region having elasticity, and a film arranged in the region, in which the film has a heat shrinkage rate of 30% or more at least in one direction. Also provided is a method for producing a shoe upper that includes: a preparation step of preparing an upper body including a region having elasticity; an arrangement step of arranging a film in the region of the upper body, in which the film has a heat shrinkable rate of 30% or more at least in one direction; an attachment step of attaching the upper body to a shoe last or foot; and a heating step of, after the arrangement step and the attachment step, heating the upper body with the film arranged thereon to thereby allow the film to shrink to conform to the shoe last or foot.

Abstract: A backless house slipper including a soft, typically plush foot-receiving portion and an oppositely disposed hard, thick and heavy sole portion. The sole portion is typically at least 1 centimeter thick rubber truck tire, and more typically the sole portion is 2, 3, or 4 centimeters thick and weighs between 0.5 and 3 kilograms, more typically between 2 and 2.5 kilograms. The sole portion engages the ground with tread patterns at least about 1 centimeter deep, and is unsuited and impractical for outdoor wear as the treads will grippingly engage the ground while the slipper offers no back heel engagement, thus the slipper will become easily stuck in the ground and disengage from a wearer's foot when worn outdoors.

Abstract: Presented are footwear sole structures with split midsole designs having peripheral walls for lateral stability, footwear fabricated with such sole structures, and methods for making/using such footwear and/or sole structures. A sole structure for an article of footwear includes mating first and second midsole sections each having a respective midsole sidewall that extends between and adjoins respective upper and lower midsole surfaces. The first midsole section's lower surface has a first waveform geometry, such as an anteroposterior-undulating curviform wave, and the second midsole section's upper surface has a complementary, mirrored waveform geometry that seats therein and intermeshes with the first waveform geometry. The second midsole section includes one or more peripheral walls that extend upward from the second sidewall; inboard surfaces of the peripheral wall(s) abut outboard surfaces the first sidewall.

Abstract: A shoe having a structure with excellent acceleration performance is provided. A shoe includes: a sole made of a soft material, which includes a ground contact surface and also includes a foot contact surface facing a side opposite to the ground contact surface; and an upper combined with the foot contact surface side of the sole. A thickness of the sole at a position corresponding to an MP joint of a wearer is different from a thickness of the sole at a position corresponding to the center of the heel such that an angle between the foot contact surface and the ground contact surface falls within the range of 8 to 16 degrees. Accordingly, a shoe having a structure that provides excellent feeling of acceleration is provided.

Abstract: An anti-slip strap for removably coupling and at least partially covering a shoe is disclosed. The anti-slip strap includes a base strap comprising woven synthetic fibers, a first set of protrusions coupled to the base strap and spaced from each other to create a first set of channels therethrough, and a second set of protrusions coupled to the base strap and spaced from each other to create a second set of channels therethrough.

Abstract: There is provided a shoe including an upper 2 and a sole 3. The upper 2 is formed from a web 41 containing one or a plurality of randomly layered thermoplastic fine strands 5. The web 41 includes a first region in which the thermoplastic fine strand 5 is point-bonded to each other at contact portions and a second region in which the thermoplastic fine strand 5 is fused, the second region has an apparent density higher than an apparent density of the first region, and a diameter of the thermoplastic fine strand 5 in the first region ranges from 0.2 mm to 2 mm, and the apparent density of the first region ranges from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.2 g/cm3.

Abstract: A method for obtaining foot analysis data for a manufacture of an insole, comprising: subjecting at least one foot of a person to a three-dimensional (3D) scanning apparatus (200); performing a first 3D scanning of a shape of the foot, wherein the person is standing in a straight position (202); performing a second 3D scanning of the shape of said foot, wherein the person provides excess pressure on the foot by squatting (204); and performing a third 3D scanning of the shape of said foot, wherein toes of the foot are lifted up (206).

Abstract: A shoe manufacturing system (100) processes a to-be-bonded surface (11a) of an upper (11) before bonding a sole to the upper (11). The shoe manufacturing system (100) includes a holding platform (10), a camera (20a, 20b), an applicator (30), a robot arm (40), and a control device (60). The control device (60) identifies a boundary of the to-be-bonded surface (11 a) of the upper (11) that is to serve as a master model M among a plurality of uppers (11), for defining an area of the to-be-bonded surface (11 a) to be processed, based on three-dimensional shape data of the master model M acquired by the camera (20a). The control device (60) controls the robot arm (40) for each of the uppers (11) (such as products P1 to P3) other than the master model M, to cause the applicator (30) to apply an adhesive to the area of the to-be-bonded surface (11a) enclosed by the identified boundary.

Abstract: A button assembly that includes a button and a removable screw is provided. A method of attaching a button to a garment is provided. The method includes a step of placing a portion of the garment between the button and a removable screw, a step of penetrating the portion of the garment with the removable screw such that the removable screw is engaged with the garment, and a step of engaging the removable screw with the button.

Abstract: This male member of a snap fastener is provided with a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is composed of a plastic material, and the second portion is composed of a metal portion. In addition, the male member of the snap fastener has an engaging protrusion part working together with an eyelet of a female member, and a cover which at least partially covers the engaging protrusion part is provided to a side of the male member, the side facing the female member.

Abstract: A conjoining assembly for removably connecting a plurality of items such as, but not limited to clothing articles, to one another including at least two securing members removably attachable to one another. Each securing member includes a base and a retainer structured for connection to one another concurrent to the base and retainer of each securing member cooperatively disposed in retaining relation to a different one of the plurality of items. The removable connection of the securing members may include a snap-action connection between the bases, without the use of conventional or customized tools, concurrent to retention of the different ones of the plurality of items.

Abstract: A slider for a slide fastener useable with a slider with an automatic stop function to secure a tab to enable automatic engagement and prevent swinging of the tab, regardless of the type of tab, when the tab is tilted to an engaged portion side. An engaging portion is formed in an attachment hole of the tab. An engaged portion is formed in the slider body or the tab attachment part. When the tab is tilted to be almost parallel to an upper blade on the engaged portion side of the tab attachment part, due to a biasing force of the spring member, the lock pin moves the shaft portion of the tab downward and to an opposite side of a tilted direction, and a tip portion of the engaging portion of the tab is pulled into to be engaged with the engaged portion side of the tab attachment part.

Abstract: Low-profile latching mechanisms and related mechanical interfaces for allowing straps and other fastening accessories for limb-wearable devices are provided. The mechanisms in question allow for a very strong, yet easily releasable, connection to be made between a strap accessory and a device housing, with very little of the mechanism being visible.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fastening and/or connection device (10; 110, 210) for a jewellery and/or costume jewellery item (B), wherein said item (B) comprises a first free end (B1) and a second free end (B2) to be joined together. The device (10; 110; 210) comprises a first portion (20; 120) suited to be connected to the first free end (B1) of the item (B) and a second portion (30; 130) suited to be connected to the second free end (B2) of the item (B). The device (10; 110; 210) comprises a main body (40; 140), first connection means (50; 150; 250) suited to place the main body (40; 140) and the first portion (20; 120) in a disengaged operating configuration or in an engaged operating configuration, and second connection means (60; 160) suited to place the main body (40; 140) and the second portion (30; 130) in a disengaged operating configuration or in an engaged operating configuration.

Abstract: The gauge enhancer body jewelry system allows individuals to increase their earlobes to the size they desire. It eliminates the need to constantly purchase new gauges as earlobes expand. It reduces pain associated with the enlargement process and forcing uncomfortably large gauges into earlobe holes. As designed it decreases the risk of infection from removing and replacing gauges. The present invention saves a considerable amount of time and frustration, and allows individuals to enlarge their earlobes at their own pace.

Abstract: The present application provides a ring accessory, a ring head structure and a ring, the ring accessory can be fixed on the ring head, and can realize disassembly function.

Abstract: A finger ring having one or more notches to accommodate the webbing of a finger is disclosed, comprising a lower edge having a notch that is sized to allow a webbing of one or both sides of the finger to enter the notch, allowing the finger ring to sit lower on the finger of the hand. Preferably, a front/top side of the ring, when worn, has a view that is substantially rectangular such that the ring is perceived to be a traditional circular ring when worn when viewed from a front/top side of the ring. The ring may have a slope on the rear/bottom side of the ring to accommodate the notch(es) that allow(s) the ring to sit lower on the finger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pad to be applied to an inner surface of a finger-ring, comprising an elastically compressible pad body and an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the inner surface of the finger-ring, wherein, upon the finger-ring being worn upon a finger, the pad body is compressed, and the compressed pad body urges against the finger, such that rotation or movement of the finger-ring about or along the finger is inhibited. The present invention further relates to a method of use thereof, a method of formation thereof and a kit comprising an embodiment of the pad of the present invention.

Abstract: A binder device including a body having a first cover and a second cover directly or indirectly pivotally coupled together and at least partially defining an inner compartment therebetween. The body further includes a binding mechanism positioned in the inner compartment, a first body securing device coupled to the body, and a second body securing device coupled to the body. The binder device includes a strap including first and second strap segments. The strap is movable between a first configuration wherein the first and second strap segments are releasably coupled together to form a continuous strap that is wearable over a shoulder of a user, and a second configuration wherein the first strap segment is releasably coupled the first body securing device and the second strap segment is releasably coupled to the second body securing device such that the first and second strap segments each at least partially defines a loop.

Abstract: A containment device that converts between three different forms and includes a multilayer base. The forms include: 1) a mat or work surface that has a raised lip or edge structure that contains items on the mat or work surface; 2) a small volume bag or flexible container for holding the items inside, where the lip is gathered or compacted, e.g., by a drawstring, to form an annulus from the lip; and 3) a larger-volume, cylindrical-shaped bag, which may be used as a shopping bag. The cylindrical-shaped bag may be stored between the layers of the base when the device is in the mat configuration or the drawstring bag configuration, and the lip may be stored between the layers of the base when the device is in the cylindrical-shaped bag configuration.

Abstract: A freely-transformable multipurpose carrier bag. The freely-transformable multipurpose carrier bag can be conveniently moved in the form of a carrier bag both indoors and outdoors and irrespective of the size of a place, can be transformed into and used as a table having a chair, can expose a pre-embedded electronic device component to the outside if needed, so as to enable a user to enjoy various forms of entertainment such as watching TV, using a computer, playing a game, or singing along with music, and can also enable the user to perform a business task, so that the user can universally perform both work and play.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a wine bottle and glass carrier that has a housing with a cylindrical center module and one or more glass housings for retaining glasses, the glass housing is coupled to a sidewall of the cylindrical center module at a bottom end of the cylindrical center module. The cylindrical center module comprising an opening on a top end of the cylindrical center module. The wine bottle and glass carrier also has a bucket insert sized and adapted for insertion into the opening on the top end of the cylindrical center module, the insert has a top opening for receiving a wine bottle and retaining the bottle for use or transport.

Abstract: Provided is a grip apparatus for a portable device. The grip apparatus includes a base unit mounted on the portable device, a sliding hole formed in the base unit in a longitudinal direction of the base unit, a pair of sliders inserted into the sliding hole and independently movable along the sliding hole, and a band unit coupled to the pair of sliders and deformed to form a space, into which a finger is insertable, as at least one of the pair of sliders is moved.

Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.

Abstract: A kit is for towing through water by a swimmer to transport items, which comprises: an inflatable flotation device and a dry bag (32). The flotation device comprises, when inflated, a lead portion (10a), two spaced side portions (10b, 10c) each extending rearwardly from the lead portion, and attachment means. The dry bag (32), which may be separate to the flotation device, has an openable, water-tight closure. The side portions, when the device is inflated, and the dry bag are respectively shaped to cooperate so that the side portions provide support for the dry bag. The flotation device including the attachment means is arranged to attach the dry bag to the flotation device such that the closure (34) is located above a lead portion of the flotation device. The kit is attachable to a tow leash (32) such that a swimmer can tow the flotation device with the dry bag attached in water and such that the lead portion leads through the water.

Abstract: A medical record briefcase is a lightweight and durable apparatus that is easy to transport and organizes confidential medical documents. The apparatus also carries a variety of sanitary and stationery products for patients and caregivers. The apparatus includes a flexible casing panel, a lockable elongated fastener, an expandable pouch, a plurality of pockets, and a location-tracking device. The flexible casing panel surrounds and contains the medical documents and a variety of small essential items. The lockable elongated fastener secures the items stored within the flexible casing. The expandable pouch organizes and positions medical documents within the flexible casing panel. The plurality of pockets sorts and positions a variety of small essential items as well as other documents. The location-tracking device monitors and delivers the real-time location of the flexible casing panel to a corresponding portable computing device.

Abstract: The invention provides a container for holding combat sport equipment. The container comprises: (a) a hollow body defined by four sidewalls that extend from a closed base to an open mouth; (b) a handle provided on one of the sidewalls of the hollow body, and (c) a lid having an inner surface that comprises a flat area, an outer surface, and four edges. The handle comprises a first elongate member and a second elongate member, wherein the first elongate member has an elongate axis that lies parallel to the plane of the closed base; and the second elongate member has an elongate axis that lies perpendicular to the plane of the closed base. One of the edges of the lid is pivotally connected to one of the sidewalls of the hollow body and the lid can pivot between an open position, in which the lid does not cover the open mouth and in which the flat area of the inner surface lies parallel to the plane of the closed base, and a closed position, in which the lid partly or completely covers the open mouth.