Abstract: A safety helmet (100) includes a helmet shell (7), with a bearing support structure (2, 5, 9, 21), with a helmet-side coupling point and with a module adapter (1). The bearing support structure (2, 5, 9, 21) is fastened to the helmet shell (7) on an inside. A helmet-side adapter coupling point of the module adapter (1) can be connected detachably to the safety helmet-side adapter coupling point of the module adapter (1). The module adapter (1) holds a module at the safety helmet (100). A process for fastening a module detachably to a safety helmet (100).

Abstract: A safety helmet (100) with a helmet shell (7), with a bearing element (5), with at least one holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) and with a tubular shape textile sheathing. Each holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) is permanently connected to the helmet shell (7). A distance is present between a holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) and the head of a user of the safety helmet (100). The bearing element (5) is adjacent to the head. The textile sheathing encloses the bearing element (5) and is located in some areas between the bearing element (5) and the head. The bearing element (5) is detachably connectable to a respective holding element through at least one connection opening in the textile sheathing. A process for removing the textile sheathing from the safety helmet (100), as well as to a process for manufacturing a safety helmet (100) are provided.

Abstract: A cap logo applicator, and method of fabricating, includes a first mandrel having a front and a back, the first mandrel having a curved, non-cylindrical surface, and a relief space in the back such that when a cap is positioned on the first mandrel, a front of the cap is in contact with the non-cylindrical surface and a top of the cap extends over the relief space, and a second mandrel opposing the first mandrel and configured to apply pressure to the first mandrel. At least one of the first mandrel and the second mandrel includes a heater.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides shoe soles shoe soles configured to provide data about a subject's running mechanics, shoes incorporating same, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: A tendon guard for a skate boot includes (a) a structural guard frame configured to protect an Achilles tendon of a wearer of the skate boot; and (b) a mount configured to join the guard frame to a shell of the skate boot. The mount includes a mount flex portion having sufficient flexibility to permit rearward movement of an upper portion of the frame in response to application of a rearward force on the upper portion by a lower leg of the wearer during plantarflexion. The mount flex portion has sufficient resiliency to urge the upper portion back toward a resting position when the rearward force is relieved.

Abstract: A protective spike covering for covering a spike of a shoe. The protective spike covering includes a covering member having a top portion, a bottom portion, a height extending from the top portion to the bottom portion, and a cavity. The top portion defines an opening into the cavity and the bottom portion forms a base that defines an enclosed bottom end of the cavity. The covering member has a perimeter portion that defines a perimeter of the cavity. The covering member is of a size and an arrangement such that the spike is passable into the cavity through the opening and such that the perimeter portion engages a perimeter of the spike to couple the protective spike covering to the shoe by interference fit or suction-enhanced vacuum fit.

Abstract: A midsole or insole device for a shoe includes a first variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface one of the metatarsal heads and the heel and a second variable stimulation mechanism positioned to interface a lateral aspect of the foot between the fifth metatarsal head and the heel. During gait-related activities, the first variable stimulation mechanism produces stimulus of an intensity greater than the second variable stimulation mechanism. At least one of the first variable stimulation mechanism and the second variable stimulation mechanism comprises two bonded layers including a resilient stimulating upper layer and a less resilient stimulus-enhancing lower layer. The upper layer includes a plurality of holes that pass through the entirety of the upper layer, and the lower layer includes a plurality of equally spaced upwardly facing projections aligned substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the upper layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a type of shock absorbent shoes with the heel portion of each shoe bottom divided into an upper and lower portion; by having a horizontal gap between the outsole and midsole or along the midsole. Also, several resistive devices are each connected to said lower portion and said upper portion or the upper of said shoe. Whereby, having resistive device attached to the side of both the outsole and midsole and/or upper; allow them to be more lengthy, hence more energy can be store and released along, their entire length, to the point where both the outsole and midsole touches, therefore, the amount of play the resistive devices have is dependent on the amount of space between said outsole and midsole. Each shoe also includes a small detachable power bank charger device for use of partially charging of cell phone, blue tooth speakers, wireless ear buds etc.

Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having a sole portion and a rebounding portion being comprised of the same material and being a unified structure. The rapid-entry shoe has a collapsed configuration in which a perimeter of the topline is expanded and an uncollapsed configuration in which the perimeter of the topline is unexpanded, and the rapid-entry shoe is biased by the rebounding portion toward the uncollapsed configuration.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a first sole member, and a second sole member. The first sole member is connected to the upper. Together, the first sole member and the upper define a cavity. The first sole member includes an outer surface and a textured inner surface, the textured inner surface defining a pattern of shapes. The second sole member is positioned in the cavity. The second sole member includes a textured lower surface directly engaging the textured inner surface of the first sole member. The textured lower surface of the second sole member is complementary to the textured inner surface of the first sole member.

Abstract: Shoe sole comprising a main structure that defines a tread surface and opposing sides of the sole, said main structure comprising a top layer facing, in use, the sole of the foot, a bottom layer facing the ground, and a reinforcing member interposed between said top and bottom layers. The reinforcing member is made of a material with greater rigidity than the bottom layer, and comprises a front portion and a rear portion joined together by a bridging section. A forefoot through opening is defined on the front portion and a hindfoot through opening is defined on the rear portion, in such a way that a midfoot through opening is defined between the bridging section and the bottom layer.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear has a sole plate that may include a midfoot region, and also may include a forefoot region or a heel region. The sole plate may have a foot-facing surface with ridges extending longitudinally in the midfoot region and in the forefoot region or heel region. The sole plate may have a ground-facing surface with grooves extending longitudinally in correspondence with the ridges. A thickness of the sole plate from the foot-facing surface to the ground-facing surface may vary at a transverse cross-section of the sole plate through the ridges, or along a length of at least one of the ridges, or at both the transverse cross-section and along the length of the at least one of the ridges. The ridges may have crests at least some of which may extend non-parallel with one another in a longitudinal direction of the sole plate.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper, a fluid-filled chamber including a first portion in contact with the upper in a first region, and a midsole including a first portion disposed between the fluid-filled chamber and the upper in a second region.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a foam element having a top surface and a bottom surface. The foam element includes a recess (i) formed in one of the top surface or the bottom surface, (ii) extending from a first end in a forefoot region of the sole structure to a second end in a mid-foot region of the sole structure, (iii) having a first edge extending between the first end and the second end and disposed proximate to a peripheral region of the sole structure, and (iv) a second edge extending between the first end and the second end and disposed at an interior region of the sole structure. A cushioning arrangement is disposed within the recess and includes an outer surface that is substantially flush with the one of the top surface or the bottom surface of the foam element.

Abstract: Proposed are a golf shoe and a method for manufacturing same. The golf shoe, according to one embodiment, includes: a sole having an outsole and a midsole; and an upper formed on the top portion of the sole, wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed on the front- or rear-side of the outer lateral surface of the midsole. Accordingly, foreign substances may be removed by rubbing a clubface on the protrusions of the midsole, and the foreign substances may be removed by means of only a minimum action, and thus the sensation of a practice swing may be maintained without being damaged, and thus an effect may be achieved of enhancing athletic performance.

Abstract: A shoe cover is a natural latex article with reduced amount of sulfur cross linking agent and accelerators including zinc dithiocarbamate that break catalytically soluble sulfur S8 sulfur rings forming sulfur linear chains. Surfactants present in the pre-vulcanization composition wets natural polyisoprene particles and permeates small sized sulfur into the interior of these particles thereby pre-vulcanizing the particles. The latex emulsion also has post-vulcanization composition with accelerators that crosslink between particles during the post vulcanization cure cycle. The dipped natural polyisoprene article is substantially uniformly cured both in the inter-particle and intra-particle regions and reliably exhibits high cross link density, uniform distribution of double bonds and zinc segregation at the boundaries or original particles. The natural rubber films exhibit high tensile strength, tensile modulus, tear strength, elongation with low modulus of the shoe cover.

Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise a tensioning member secured to a side of the upper proximate a toe box and the lace cable, and a. floating overlay attached to a side of the upper proximate a toe box and the lace cable. The tensioning members can comprise an elastic member. The tensioning members can be configured to provide a stiff lockout zone and an elastic stretch zone.

Abstract: A cable lock adapted to temporarily maintain a static position along a cable strung through an article of footwear or apparel includes a housing and a compliant insert. The housing defines an aperture and is formed from a first material. The aperture extends through a thickness of the housing to provide access to the cable. The insert is provided at least partially within the aperture and defining an opening, the insert formed from a second material that is softer than the first material, the insert comprising a plurality of cable engaging features extending radially inward from a perimeter of the aperture, the plurality of cable engaging features being adapted to deflect away from a neutral, unstressed plane when a cable is drawn through the opening.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper that includes a heel end, a toe end, a medial side, and a lateral side. The upper defines a throat opening between the medial and lateral sides, and the sole and the upper jointly defining a foot cavity. The article of footwear further includes a support member extending from a first side of the article of footwear to a second side of the article of footwear, and an actuator fixedly attached to the support member at the first side of the article of footwear. A securing strap extends across the throat opening and has a first end operably connected to the actuator and a second end fixedly connected to the second side of the article of footwear.

Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensioning member.

Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise an elastic member extending between two lace guides of the plurality of lace guides, an elastic member extending between first and second portions of the upper, an elastic member extending between a portion of the upper and a lace guide of the plurality of lace guides, a heel channel connected to a heel portion of the upper and configured to facilitate access to an interior space, an elastic member coupled to the footwear assembly that functions to smooth out a torque versus lace displacement curve during tightening of the lace cable.

Abstract: A crampon includes a crampon base for fitting to an underside of an item of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot. A harness extends from the crampon base and may be attached to the crampon base using rivets. The harness and the crampon base define a space for receiving the item of footwear. The crampon base comprises at least one cleat assembly with a cleat base embedded within the crampon base. One or more spikes extend from the cleat base.

Abstract: A shaped hook member of hook-and-loop fastener including a base plate and a plurality of hook-type engaging elements that rise from a surface of the base plate. The hook-type engaging elements are each tapered from the proximal end to the distal end, and are each curved from a point in the course from the proximal end to the distal end, and the distal end is directed toward the base plate. The plurality of hook-type engaging elements are arranged in rows extending in the same direction as the curving direction of the hook-type engaging elements, and the curving directions of the hook-type engaging elements in two adjacent rows or two adjacent units each of two or more rows are opposite to each other. The base plate and the hook-type engaging element are formed of a semi-aromatic polyamide resin containing a semi-aromatic polyamide and an elastomer.

Abstract: Some embodiments discloses an anti-theft fastener, comprising: a base, a locking block, a first connecting part and a second connecting part; wherein the base comprises a supporting block and a first fastening part; the supporting block comprises a grip portion and an assembly portion; the locking block comprises an underplate and a second fastening part; the second fastening part is arranged at the underplate; when the base and the locking block connect with each other, the locking block is partially or entirely contacted with the assembly portion, the first fastening part and the second fastening part are connected actively and detachable, the base and the locking block of the anti-theft fastener can be separately connected to two objects or two parts of the same object by the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a releasable fastener having two portions that slide together to affix two portions of an article. For example, the two portions may include an elongated rail that slides into an elongated slot or tube.

Abstract: An armband worn on a user's forearm that has an attached envelope, which opens to reveal a face mask. The folded panels of the envelope are spring based so that when a user lifts up on a tab, the envelope springs open to reveal an attached face mask.

Abstract: A diffusion apparatuses comprising a decorative element, namely a bracelet, necklace or other like decorative element that may be worn by a user thereof, diffuses substances therefrom, specifically through one or more valves. The decorative element preferably comprises a reservoir having a substance to be diffused through a tube running through the decorative element, and configured to be diffused through the one or more valves on a surface of the decorative element. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Abstract: A jewelry apparatus can include a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member having a first prong and a second prong. The jewelry apparatus can include a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member. The coupling member can include a disk member having a first side and a second side, the first side having a first set of indicia depicting a first partial portion of a word, the second side having a second set of indicia depicting a second partial portion of the word, a first projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the first prong and a second projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the second prong. The first projection or the second projection is configured to produce a tactile indication when inserted into or removed from the first prong or the second prong.

Abstract: A support (10) for attaching an accessory (30) for decorating or embellishing a person's body, the accessory (30) comprising an object (32) to which a magnetized base (34) is attached, the support (10) comprising a solid substrate (12) having an adhesive back side (14) configured to adhere to a portion of the body (22), and a magnetic compound (16) attached to said substrate (12) and configured to removably retain the accessory (30) on the support (10).

Abstract: In a locking system for a rotating foot of a mast, particularly of a mast for a free arm standing parasol, the mast is rotatable about an axis of rotation (A) defined by the rotating foot and comprises a surrounded mast region. The locking system comprises an operating lever for releasing or locking of the rotating foot which is arranged on the mast at a comfort height (H) of 0.5 to 1.5 m above the rotating foot, wherein the operating lever is movable between a folded-out position and a downwardly folded-in position and thereby cooperates via a lifting bar with stationary engaging elements of the rotating foot, wherein the lifting bar is raised in the release position and lowered in the locking position. To improve operability and operational security, the lifting bar is arranged at a distance from the axis of rotation (A) and externally of the surrounded mast region.

Abstract: A minimalist wallet having barriers optional functional features is disclosed. The minimalist wallet may have an optional money band, an optional key ring, an optional money clip and an optional coin tray. Magnets may be used to assemble and disassemble the minimalist wallet to add or subtract various features as needed by the user.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case comprises (a) a storage chamber, (b) a cover defining an opening on at least one side of the storage chamber for providing ready access therein and at least two labyrinth axle-free wheels operatively connected to the chamber for towing the case along a ground surface. The labyrinth axle-free wheel comprises an internal rim, an external rim provided with a ground interface, rollers being rotatably disposed within a roller spacer between the internal and external rims in a uniform circumferential manner by means of a spacer and external covers. A labyrinth type dust passage in the wheel is defined by the rims and the external plates mechanically connected to the internal rim.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carry-on including a substantially rectangular parallelepiped container with a handle extendable from the container from an upper base thereof. The carry-on also includes a telescopic platform extendable from the lower base of the container and including wheels at which the carry-on may rest on the ground. The platform is motorized using actuators capable of rotating two of the wheels about a respective transverse axis thereof. The platform includes sensors suitable for detecting a movement of the center of gravity of a user of the carry-on when the user is standing on the platform. A control unit is suitable for controlling an actuation of the actuators according to the movements of the center of gravity of the user detected by the sensors. This results in the carry-on being drivable by a person standing on the platform by slight movements of the center of gravity thereof.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a base layer and a perimeter bumper coupled to the base layer for protecting the device is disclosed herein. The base layer is made of a first material and perimeter bumper is made of a second material, different from the first. The perimeter bumper has a different elasticity than the base layer. The elastic frame perimeter bumper extends around a perimeter of the case to provide cushioning or padding for side edges of the case.

Abstract: An eyelash curler comprises a palm part (101) having a first end and a second end, a direction from said first end towards said second end defining a longitudinal direction (103), and a movable part (102) having a first end and a second end, attached to said palm part (101) with a sliding joint that enables movement of the movable part (102) with respect to said palm part (101) in said longitudinal direction (103). There are a first curling surface (104) at said first end of the palm part (101) and a second curling surface (105) at said first end of the movable part (102), configured to engage at least part of said first curling surface (104) upon said movement of the movable part (102). An electric heating element (712) is configured to heat said second curling surface (105).

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including a separating layer and a functional unit wrapped in the separating layer, wherein the functional unit includes a metal peroxide, an activator and a catalyst, the gas supply device further wraps a composition that generates carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, and/or hydrogen. The present invention discloses a use and method of a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including supplying oxygen to the scalp and the hair, and further reacting to generate active oxygen. The present invention further discloses a method for eliminating a dye on the hair by using the gas supply device.

Abstract: A pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool is disclosed. Generally, the cosmetic tool may be used to apply or remove a wide variety of cosmetic formulas to the human body, including face, eyelashes, eyelids, eyebrows, fingernails, toenails, lips, and other body parts. The pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool defines an undulated contact or application surface. The undulating contact application surface may allow the tool to smoothly and dynamically adapt to contours of the user's face, legs, arms, or other body parts.

Abstract: A cap can be configured to engage with cosmetic application devices (also referred to as “applicators” or “cosmetic implements”) of various sizes. The cap may include a rigid housing and a flexible body within the rigid housing comprised of elastic material. The flexible body includes a cavity that extends from an opening in the proximal end portion toward the distal end portion of the cap and varies in diameter along its length. The cap may receive an application segment of an applicator through the opening, and the inner surface of the cap can apply pressure to a surface of the applicator to form a seal between the applicator and the cap. The seal between the applicator and the cap protects the application segment from dust and debris and prevents fluid in the applicator segment from drying or hardening.

Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic vial comprises a monolithic part having a cylindrical section and a cone section concentrically and sequentially arranged, wherein the cylindrical section and the cone section have a central interior hollow space along an axial center, and wherein the cylindrical and the cone sections are formed from stringers arranged into a lattice with openings extending from the interior to the exterior of the cylindrical section and the cone section.

Abstract: A hair treatment apparatus includes a base and a sidewall in direct contact with and extending from the base. The base and sidewall define a cavity configured for receiving a liquid. The hair treatment apparatus further includes a lid coupled to the sidewall opposite to the base, the lid defining an adjustable aperture configured for receiving a portion of hair for treatment in the liquid. The lid includes a first ring, a plurality of plates, and a second ring. The first ring is configured to releasably engage the sidewall and define a central axis. The plurality of plates extend from the first ring toward an aperture, each of the plurality of plates includes a pin. The second ring defines a plurality of slots to receive the pins. Rotation of the second ring causes the plurality of plates to extend toward the longitudinal axis to reduce the diameter of the aperture.

Abstract: A method for determining a correspondence between hair coloring agents and hair coloring results is provided. The method includes obtaining hair color data. Further, the method includes splitting hair color data into a first hair color group and a second hair color group, the first hair color group comprising more data than the second hair color group. The method also includes adding artificial hair color data to the second hair color group. The method further includes building a model by employing predictive analytics based on the hair color data and including the artificial hair color data.

Abstract: A backpack cover including (i) a shell having an opening and (ii) a band surrounding the perimeter and capable of securing the shell on a backpack. The backpack cover may be convertible and further include at least one pair of fasteners being capable of having a shoulder strap attached thereto and a zipper including a first set of teeth and a second set of teeth configured to engage with each other and close the opening. The backpack cover may also further include at least one solar panel and an output electrically connected, via a voltage converter to the solar panel.

Abstract: A yoga rope with anti-slip structures includes a rope body, a first fastener assembly and at least one anti-slip structure. The rope body has a first operation end, a main portion and a second operation end orderly arranged in an extension direction. The first fastener assembly fixed to the first operation end is used for tying the main portion. The at least one anti-slip structure is attached to the rope body.

Abstract: An intake regulating container for fitness activities is shown and described. The container has volume indicators such that adjacent pairs of the volume indicators define a volume of food or beverage contained between the volume indicators. A physical activity descriptor describing an amount of a physical activity (e.g., sets and repetitions of weightlifting exercises or distance traveled for running or jogging) is provided and is located to correspond to an indicator and/or an adjacent pair of the volume indicators, thereby providing a container that relates a physical activity and amount of the activity to a volume of contained food or beverage consumed.

Abstract: A lanyard device includes a first attachment loop, a central portion, and a second attachment loop. Each of the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop is coupled to the central portion. The first attachment loop has a fixed diameter. The second attachment loop has an adjustable diameter. In an embodiment, the second attachment loop terminates at an adjustment feature, which is coupled to the central portion. For example, the adjustment feature may be a Prusik knot.

Abstract: Applicator member (10) for applying a product to keratin fibres, notably to eyelashes, comprising: —a core (11) made of polymer material, —first application elements (12) that project from the core (11) and are integral with said core (11), and—second application elements (13) that project from the core (11) and are separate from the first application elements (12). Said first and second application elements (12, 13) are arranged in at least two helical coils disposed alternately along the longitudinal axis (X2-X2?) of the core (11).

Abstract: A combination of a floor cleaner and a cleaning tray. At least a portion of a base of the floor cleaner is received by a reservoir of the cleaning tray. The floor cleaner further including an upright portion movable between an inclined use position and an upright storage position. The brushroll is powered by a brushroll motor. The brushroll motor includes a control circuit that controls the brushroll. The control circuit has a first switch that is open when the floor cleaner is in the upright position and closed when the floor cleaner is in the inclined use position. The second switch is in parallel with the first switch. The second switch is opened in response to the portion of the base being removed from the cleaning tray and the second switch is closed when the portion of the base is in the cleaning tray.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for forming bristle bundles (2) is provided. The apparatus (1) includes at least one bundle pocket (3), intended to receive a bristle bundle (2) to be formed. The bundle pocket (3) has at least one piercing (6) in the side. A displacement device (7) on the apparatus (1) can be introduced into the bundle pocket (3) through this piercing (6) to create a clearance (29) inside a bristle bundle (2) to be formed. The bundle pocket (3) and the bristle bundle (2) located therein are heated by the heating device (4) in the apparatus (1) to fix the shape of the bristle bundle (2) defined by the bundle pocket (3) and the displacement device (7).

Abstract: A game table including a tabletop and at least one stabilizer leg for stabilizing said tabletop, the leg having a body, a rod mounted to move in translation relative to the body between a retracted position and an extended position, and a shoe carried by a distal end of the rod.