Abstract: A flame resistant shirt includes an outer layer that has a main body portion and a pair of sleeves. The main body portion terminates in a bottom edge. The flame resistant shirt also includes an inner curtain that is coupled to an inner surface of the main body portion and has a top edge and an opposing bottom edge. The top edge of the inner curtain is located at a waist region of the main body portion and the inner curtain extends downwardly therefrom and the bottom edge of the inner curtain is disposed above the bottom edge of the main body portion. The inner curtain is intended to be tucked into a bottom garment, while the outer layer is intended to be worn untucked.

Abstract: A bra fastener, comprising a first part (10) and a second part (20). The first part comprises a first connecting band (11) and a plurality of first fastening pieces (12) which are disposed at intervals at the interior of the first connecting band (11) along the length direction of the first connecting band (11), and one surface of the first connecting band (11) is provided with a through hole (111) at a position corresponding to each first fastening piece (12). The second part (20) comprises a second connecting band (21) and a second fastening piece (22) disposed at the interior of the second connecting band (21). The second fastening piece (22) partially extends from one surface of the second connecting band (21) and may pass through one of the through holes (111) on the first connecting band (11) so as to be buckled to a first fastening piece (12) corresponding to the through hole (111).

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for attaching fibers to human keratin materials, including a number n of fibers borne by a support member that are separable from the support member during the attachment, the n fibers having a portion extending in front of the support member before the separation of the support member, and the n fibers including at least one group of at most m fibers connected together outside the support member, with m<n and m>1.

Abstract: An applicator for applying at least one fibre to human keratin materials, and in particular for filling out and/or lengthening the eyelashes or eyebrows. The applicator includes at least one channel into which a fibre is inserted, and this channel is defined by at least one portion that, in section, entirely surrounds the fibre and has at least one end-of-travel stop that limits the insertion of the fibre.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ruching tape comprising a flexible elastic ruching strip having a back surface configured to removably adhere to a textile and a non-adhesive front surface, the ruching strip having a length, a width in the range of about 3-30 mm, a thickness in the range of 0.1 to 2 mm, and an elastic extensibility in a direction parallel to the length in the range of about 10 to about 300 percent when manually pulled by a user. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

Abstract: An active noise cancellation (ANC) system has a mounting plate, a first face of which is configured to be disposed against an inner surface of a helmet to form, with the helmet, a chamber. When the mounting plate is mounted on the helmet, a loudspeaker provided on the first face of the mounting plate is within the chamber. The plate has an aperture for allowing transmission of sound from the loudspeaker to the spatial region. At least one reference microphone is mounted on a second face of the plate. The plate acts as a mounting plate for components of the ANC system, simplifying the process of installing an ANC system. Also, the plate serves to define a chamber that accommodates the loudspeaker of the ANC system and provides good acoustic coupling of the sound signal from the loudspeaker of the ANC system into the quiet zone of the ANC system.

Abstract: A magnetic mechanical latching attachment for connecting goggles to a helmet includes a goggle attachment portion configured to mechanically and magnetically attach to a helmet attachment portion. The goggle attachment portion and helmet attachment portion include complimentary interlocking features that mechanically lock the portions together when attached and magnetic features that assist engagement of the complimentary interlocking features in a locked position. A related method of coupling goggles to a helmet, as well as a helmet-goggle attachment system, is provided.

Abstract: A helmet and goggle strap clip combination includes a helmet body with an outer shell having an opening in a surface. The goggle strap clip includes a clip body and a resilient leg with a foot at an end of the leg, the foot having a foot body. A cover portion extends from the foot body in a first direction and a support fin extends from the foot body in a second direction opposite the first direction. The foot is configured to engage the opening in the outer shell of the helmet with the cover portion overlapping a portion of the outer shell and the support fin being positioned inside of the outer shell.

Abstract: A head covering device comprising a rigid component comprising a transparent face shield, a fabric component, wherein the face shield and fabric combine to cover an entire head of a user and form a seal around the user's neck, an intake port with an inlet filter, an exhaust port with an exhaust filter, an air mover causing filtered air to enter the intake port and exhaust air to exit the exhaust port, and an environmental control component to condition air within the device.

Abstract: A sole of a shoe, extending in a longitudinal direction representative of the main axis of the foot, has an anterior part that is able to receive the forefoot, a central part that is able to receive the midfoot, and a posterior part that is able to receive the heel, the sole having, in the anterior part, a preferred flexing zone extending in an oblique direction with respect to the main axis of the foot.

Abstract: A 3D shoe blank is an integral knit fabric without any sewn portion made by a flat knitting machine and includes an upper portion knitted from at least a yarn, a front sole portion knitted from the upper portion with a folding line therebetween and two connection lines at two sides of the front sole portion and the upper portion, so the front sole portion is folded and connected to the upper portion to form a pocket structure, a rear portion knitted from the front sole portion, and a heel portion extending from a center rear end of the rear portion, two opposite sides of the heel portion respectively connected to a left rear end and a right rear end of the rear portion to form a 3D rear shoe portion with two joining lines between the heel portion and the rear portion on the two opposite sides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to three-dimensionally printed molds, and associated methods, for use in manufacturing articles such as footwear. In some embodiments, for example, a three-dimensionally printed mold may be a master mold that is used to manufacture a secondary mold. The secondary mold may be used, in certain embodiments, to provide a cured material that can be transferred to a substrate, such as a textile, thereby providing the manufactured article. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.

Abstract: Embodiments include a footplate device for placement in a piece of footwear, the footplate device including a toe portion defined at a first end of the footplate device and a heel portion defined at a second end of the footplate device opposite the first end. The device further including a flexible portion disposed between the toe portion and the heel portion, the flexible portion configured to have a first stiffness that is less than a second stiffness of the toe portion and the heel portion. The device further includes a transducer mounting portion defined within the flexible portion and a haptic transducer fixedly attached to the transducer mounting portion such that the haptic transducer causes a displacement of the flexible portion relative to the toe portion and the heel portion of the footplate device.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper assembly having a foot insertion volume with a proximal part and a lateral part that extends from the proximal part and in a vertical direction upwards away from the proximal par. A first layer has a lateral surface and a medial surface. A waterproof and vapor permeable functional second layer has a lateral surface and a medial surface. The second layer is positioned between the foot insertion volume and the medial surface of the first layer. A sole assembly includes an upper facing surface and a ground contacting surface. The sole assembly is connected to the upper assembly. A peripheral part of the sole assembly overlaps a proximal part of the first outer layer and/or the second layer. An attachment member is provided between the first layer and the second layer where the sole assembly overlaps the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface.

Abstract: A 3D printed structure of an elastic material having at least a first layer and a second layer may be provided. In one implementation, the 3D printed structure may include at least a first wall having a primary structural layer and a first flexible layer, and at least a second wall having a secondary structural layer and a second flexible layer. An axis of the 3D printed structure may intersect the first layer and the second layer and may intersect the primary structural layer and the secondary structural layer. The primary structural layer may have a first rigidity and the first flexible layer may have a second rigidity, the first rigidity being greater than the second rigidity.

Abstract: A slip-resistant footwear tread including wide dispersion channels is disclosed. Namely, a slip-resistant footwear tread is provided that is formed of any arrangement of repeating tread patterns that may include wide dispersion channels amongst an arrangement of tread elements and/or features, wherein the wide dispersion channels are of suitable width and depth to reduce, or substantially eliminate, the accumulation, sticking, and/or gumming of materials therein.

Abstract: A shoe may include an upper portion constructed from a continuous textile (e.g., a knit textile) that includes multiple regions having different textile properties to improve the performance of the shoe, including durability and comfort. In some cases, the multi-region upper portion may include regions having different thickness and/or flexibility based on a location relative to a wearer's foot to better support the wearer's foot. For example, the multi-region upper portion may include a reinforcement region having a first thickness and a flex region having a second thickness less than the first thickness. As another example, the multi-region upper portion may include a reinforcement region having a first stiffness and a flex region having a second stiffness less than the first stiffness.

Abstract: A shoe including: an upper that includes a first layer made of knitted fabric and a second layer made of knitted fabric arranged inside the first layer, wherein at least one of the first layer and the second layer includes first yarns and second yarns as yarns for forming the knitted fabric, wherein the first yarns have a heat shrinkability, wherein the second yarns have a higher fusion point than that of the first yarns, and wherein the at least one of the first layer and the second layer including the first yarns and the second yarns has a higher heat shrinkage rate in a width direction than in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A footwear article includes a tongue and a tongue reinforcer, which helps the tongue maintain a shape and position when the tongue is subjected to forces or adjustments, such as from other footwear-article elements or from a wearer. For example, the tongue reinforcer may help the tongue maintain a shape and position when a wearer is inserting his or her foot into the footwear article or when medial and/or lateral quarters press inward on the tongue.

Abstract: A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a spool system that can be engaged or disengaged from a driveshaft through the use of a cam device. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensile element.

Abstract: A magnetic buckle assembly includes first buckle component, a second buckle component for mating with the first buckle component, a switch movably disposed on the second buckle component, an operating component slidably disposed on the second buckle component and for driving the switch to move. The first magnetic component, a first magnetic component disposed on the first buckle component, a second magnetic component disposed on the switch and for magnetically attracting or repelling the first magnetic component, and a latch movably disposed on the second buckle component and for engaging with the first buckle component. The latch moves along with sliding movement of the operating component. The operating component drives the switch to move to change a direction of a magnetic force of the second magnetic component acting on the first magnetic component when the operating component is operated to slide to disengage the latch from the first buckle component.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having a zipper assembly with a slider apparatus, the slider apparatus configured with an attachment that may add decorative elements to the slider. The attachment may be configured to the slider using a mount that may include an inner opening that may receive the slider.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that provide for managing transmissions using multiple component carriers (CCs) in which transmissions using one or more of the CCs may span less than a full transmission time of a slot or other transmission time interval. A UE may signal a capability to transmit such transmissions, and one or more capabilities related to carrier aggregation that may be used by a base station for scheduling of transmissions on different CCs. In the event that overlapping transmissions on two or more CCs exceed a maximum power threshold, various techniques for dropping at least a portion of one or more transmissions of one or more CCs are described.

Abstract: The improved necklace for lotions and gels for lotions and gels is a device that allows a user to transport and dispense sunscreen. The device is intended to be worn as a necklace or bracelet. The device includes two internal storage locations separated by a moveable plug. Movement of the plug allows for alteration of the size of the chambers, as well as helping a user to push sunscreen, or other liquids and gels, out of the desired chamber.

Abstract: The disclosed articulated cross pendant according to various embodiments may comprise a necklace capable of being worn around the neck of a user and a cross pendant attachable to the necklace. The cross pendant may comprise a first component and a second component. The first component may comprise a first bar and a second bar orthogonally coupled to the first bar. The second bar may comprise a first arm and a second arm extending in an opposite direction form the first arm. The second component may be attachable to the first component and may comprise a ring and a third arm coupled to the ring. The first bar may extend through the ring.

Abstract: An athletic bag comprising a body having antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties on one or both sides of the body and a detachable dual-purpose carrying strap that may also serve as fitness equipment is provided. The bag may be reversible. The body may further comprise a fabric having a silver-treated coating. The body may also further comprise a fabric having an embedded silver component. The bag may also include at least one insert to store various items. The bag may also include a thermal pouch, a compartment to visually and audibly display electronic devices, and an antibacterial monitor that measures the growth of bacteria in the bag. The bag may also include an attachment for an exercise mat.

Abstract: A luggage of the present invention includes a case body and a cover plate. A communication opening forms on one side of the case to communicate with the interior of the case, and the case is provided with a main zipper chain around the communication opening. Opposite sides of the cover are respectively set as an outer surface and a inner surface, and the outer surface and the inner surface are respectively provided with subordinate zipper chains. Wherein, the main zipper chain can selectively meshes with one of the subordinate zipper chains to make the outer surface exposed outside the case, or meshes with the other subordinate zipper chain to expose the inner surface outside an accommodating space. Through it, a connection assembly allows the cover plate to be connected to or separated from the case body through different connection ways which enhancing the diversity of the appearance of the luggage.

Abstract: Embodiments of a wireless audio earpiece holder and multi-function wearable electronic device provide for one-handed operation. The wearable electronic apparatus is attached to an operator as a pendant to a necklace, garment or both. The apparatus provides quick, safe, and convenient one-handed use to execute a variety of tasks and functions in user-safety oriented and multitasking environments. The apparatus interfaces between a wireless audio earpiece and a smartphone or wireless computing and communication device, providing one handed command capability to obviate the need to otherwise access and manipulate a smartphone or similar device.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a rigid outer layer and a more flexible inner layer is disclosed herein. The case is a single piece case. The outer layer has openings that extend through the thickness of the outer layer. The openings are connected by a groove in the outer layer. The openings and the groove may be filled by a more flexible material. The inner layer has openings. The outer layer is translucent so that the inner layer may be visible through the outer layer.

Abstract: A lens care container (1), in particular for contact lenses such as hard or soft contact lenses, comprises: a receptacle (2) for receiving a lens and a lens care liquid, a cap (3) configured to be attached to the receptacle (2) to close the receptacle (2), a sensor (5) configured to indicate an actual loading of the container (1) with germs or configured to indicate a pH value of the lens care liquid in the receptacle (2). The sensor (5) is arranged in the receptacle (2) when the cap (3) is attached to the receptacle (2).

Abstract: A retractable jewelry travel scroll includes a frame, a spring-loaded tube rotatably suspended between the frame, and a sheet attached along one end to the tube. The sheet has one or more jewelry retention members connected thereto and one or more pockets thereon.

Abstract: Embodiments of a retention device are described. In an embodiment, the retention device includes a retention base having a stem protruding outwardly from a first surface of the retention base. Additionally, the retention device may include a retention closure configured to engage the retention base, the retention closure having a hole for receiving the stem. The retention device may also include a receiver coupled to the stem, the receiver configured to receive a retention member for retaining the retention closure in engagement with the retention base.

Abstract: A thermal insulation box includes a casing and a liner. The casing includes a casing body and a casing lid. The casing lid is openably coupled to an opening of the casing body. The liner is disposed in the casing body and includes a waterproof fabric and a thermally insulating layer disposed between the waterproof fabric and an inner wall of the casing body. The waterproof fabric is made of a mesh fabric having a mesh made of polyethylene yarns and at least one film bonded to each of two sides of the mesh.

Abstract: A lunch box container includes: a main container; and an auxiliary container configured to be accommodated in the main container, wherein the auxiliary container is made of a material heatable on an induction cooktop.

Abstract: A bag set comprises a first bag unit combined with a second bag unit. The first bag unit includes a main bag body and a strap set. The main bag body has two first fasteners disposed on an outer surface. The strap set includes a first strap component having two ends connected with the main bag body, and a second strap component having a loop structure and one end connected with the main bag body. The second bag unit has two second fasteners to be attached to or disassembled from the two first fasteners selectively. When in use, the first strap component is hung diagonally on a shoulder of a user; and the second strap component is extended forward from the waist of the user to make the loop structure positioned in front side of the user, to pass the first strap component through the loop structure.

Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.

Abstract: A travel cream case includes an oblong case with a latch securement. The case includes a base, a hinged lid with a latch, and a tray locked in the base. The tray includes molded compartments for holding several removable refillable containers, each in a corresponding recess. Each container includes a removable lid. The tray includes additional recesses, each for storing an applicator or utensil, such as a spatula. Hinge components extend from the lid, through cutouts in the tray into sockets in the base. The sockets limit the range of motion of the hinge components.

Abstract: A hair straightening and styling appliance includes a first elongated member having a first heating plate and a second elongated member having a second heating plate, the second heating plate facing the first heating plate, the second elongated member being hingedly connected to the first elongated member allowing for the first heating plate and the second heating plate to be opened and closed away from and toward each other, respectively. The hair straightening and styling appliance has a teardrop cross-section when the first heating plate and the second heating plates are closed towards each other.

Abstract: A fastener comprises a length of non-elastic material having a first end and a second end; at least two apertures positioned along the length of said material; one or more fastening objects proximate said first end; said one or more fastening objects having at least a first profile and a second profile, wherein said first profile has a dimension sized to permit passage through said apertures and said second profile has a dimension sized to prohibit passage through said apertures. The fastener can bundle hair, or can be worn as a bracelet, choker or anklet.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for drying objects are provided. The apparatus can comprise a housing configured to provide an airflow channel having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, an airflow generating element configured to generate an airflow through the airflow channel, and one or more radiation energy sources configured to generate infrared radiation and direct, the infrared radiation toward an exterior of the housing. A device controller can control the operation of the airflow generating element and the one or more radiation energy sources, and a power element controller in connection with the device controller can control the operation of the power element that can provide power at least to the radiation energy source and the airflow generating element.

Abstract: Portable braid releasing devices and methods for the use thereof. The devices and methods disclosed herein may be suitable for releasing, loosening, or undoing hair braids worn on the head of a user. In some embodiments, said devices may include a narrow body disposed between two ends, and a recessed portion disposed on a length of the body, wherein the two ends include a first end opposite a second end, and wherein at least one of the two ends is tapered. Methods for using said devices may include inserting the first or second of a device into a braid of a wearer, gliding the device toward the end of the braid, and repeating this motion until the braid is loosened and/or undone to a desired level.

Abstract: Device (10) for packaging at least one product and dispensing at least said product on a surface and comprising at least one container (14) delimiting a product cavity (24a) containing said at least one product and having a dispensing closure (26) designed to be separated from the container (14) for first use of said device in order to open a first dispensing orifice (24b) in flow communication with the product cavity (24a).

Abstract: A bottle including a reservoir for a liquid or semi-fluid product and a dispensing head projecting from the reservoir along a main axis. The dispensing head includes a roll-on applicator including a ball holder in which a ball is caged and from which a cap of the ball emerges. The bottle includes a rotary stopper suitable for covering the roll-on applicator in a closed position of the bottle, and for being released from the roll-on applicator for distributing product in an open position of the bottle. The ball holder is mounted translatably along the main axis, the roll-on applicator including an elastic component inserted between an applicator body and the ball holder. The ball moves in translation jointly with the ball holder to take a retracted position when the roll-on applicator is covered by the rotary stopper and a deployed position when the rotary stopper is released from the roll-on applicator.

Abstract: A device (10) for packaging at least one product and dispensing at least said product on a surface is provided, which comprises at least one container (12) delimiting a product cavity (22) containing said at least one product and a dispensing member (14) mounted on said container (12). The dispensing member (14) has a first dispensing orifice (24b) in flow communication with the product cavity (22), said container (12) has a neck (18) allowing access to the product cavity (22), said dispensing member (14) comprises a dispensing duct (24) in flow communication with the product cavity (22). An assembly skirt (30) radially surrounds said dispensing duct (24), and an annular sealing lip (32) is radially disposed between said dispensing duct (24) and said assembly skirt (30), said annular sealing lip (32) bears radially against a sealing portion (18c) of the neck (18) of the container (12). Said sealing portion (18c) is located axially away from an opened end of the neck (18).

Abstract: A cartridge for a cosmetic product includes a first longitudinal end for allowing access to the cosmetic product and a second longitudinal end. The cartridge further includes: an outer tube; a control sleeve; a receptacle for cosmetic product; and a bottom element, integral in rotation with the control sleeve. The cartridge is configured so as to be detachably coupled to a base such that a relative rotation of the base in relation to the cartridge causes a movement of the receptacle for cosmetic product. The bottom element contributes to closing off access to the cartridge via the second longitudinal end of the cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention describes new applicators containing both a lip coloring applicator and a complementary-colored eyeshadow. Users may use these two-in-one applicators for simple applications of make-ups, and not be overwhelmed by color selections for lips and eye lids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetics container, in particular a mascara container (400), whose components are a container part (401), a container cap (402), a wiper, which is inserted into a container neck disposed on a container part, and an applicator (403), which is connected to the container cap and passes through the wiper with a brush rod provided with an applicator brush on its free end. The wiper is made of a plastic material in contrast to at least one of the other previously mentioned components, material intersections, which are realised as detachable form-fit, detachable substance-to-substance or detachable force-fit connections, being formed least partially between the different materials for separation purposes.

Abstract: An apparatus for secured ground anchoring, including a stake that has a locking section at one end of the stake, an intermediate elongated portion and an anchoring section, a locking mechanism attached to the locking section, and a handle insertable into avoid within the stake, the handle is topped by a locking head connectable on top of the locking mechanism when the handle is inserted into the void.

Abstract: In the world of bear spray, options for holsters are almost nonexistent. Manufactures of bear sprays offer holsters that are designed to be inexpensive, and mass produced. Most of these holsters require the use of a belt, something a lot of people are not wearing while they are hiking, hunting, or camping. The current options available completely lack versatility to the users preferred attire and are of a disposable nature. I felt that if a product as wonderful as bear spray is to work to save humans and bears lives it must be able to be carried in a comfortable user-friendly holster that has different attachment options that will work with the attire that the user is going to be wearing. It needed to be in a holster that retains and protects the canister and allows for lightning fast draws in dangerous situations. I worked hard to create a holster that is high quality, durable, and aids to assist preform the task of quickly deploying bear spray in high stress, emergency situations.