Abstract: The footwear includes a base having a toe portion, a heel portion opposing the toe portion, a base left and right side, and a bottom surface to engage the ground when worn by a user. The footwear additionally includes a base top surface opposing the base bottom surface, a toe box permanently coupled to the toe portion of the base at the top surface, and a counter permanently coupled to the heel portion of the base at the top surface. The footwear further includes a left and right support structure permanently coupled to the top surface of the base between the toe box and the counter on each side of the base, and a detachable left and right panel configured to detachably connect to the respective left and right support structure.

Abstract: Proposed are flexible mannequin shoes and a method for manufacturing same. The flexible mannequin shoes of the present invention are characterized by comprising: a front guide member having a structure for surrounding a toe portion of a mannequin foot; a rear guide member having a structure for surrounding a heel portion of the mannequin foot; and a cover member having a structure for covering portions including the front guide member and the rear guide member which are inserted over the mannequin foot. According to the present invention, the practical effect of making the flexible mannequin shoes look like real shoes when viewed from the outside can be provided, and the shoes can be worn on various shoes and new mannequin feet by changing the cover member and the guide member.

Abstract: A mountain bike shoe sole, including an outsole having a lower surface and a tread, and at least a recessed area including an inner surface and at least one ramp.

Abstract: A modular footwear having individual versatility is provided comprising an insole for primary support and a sole provided thereon. The footwear further comprises a heel provided on the insole having a heel counter provided on an upper periphery of the heel and wherein the insole defines a channel for receiving an attachment means to securely attach the footwear to the individual.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure that has a front midsole component and a rear midsole component. A connecting member connects the front midsole component to the rear midsole component. The connecting member defines a groove at a lower side of the sole structure between the front midsole component and the rear midsole component. The front midsole component and the rear midsole component are pivotable relative to one another at the groove between a use position and an access position. Confronting surfaces of the connecting member at the groove are closer to one another in the access position than in the use position so that the groove is relatively open in the use position, and the groove is relatively closed in the access position.

Abstract: Foot support systems for articles of footwear or other foot-receiving devices include a compressor or other gas source used to control gas pressure provided in one or more pressure adjustable fluid-filled bladders used to support a wearer's foot. Additional features relate to fluid flow control systems and methods that include a plurality of valves to control an inflation configuration for supplying gas to the one or more adjustable fluid filled bladders or a deflation configuration for releasing gas from the one or more adjustable fluid filled bladders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite sports article. The composite sports article includes: a first component and a second component which was produced by means of an additive manufacturing technique. The first component and the second component are bonded to each other by a first bonding agent and there is a form-fitted bond between the first bonding agent and the second component and/or the first component and the second component are bonded to each other in a form-fitted manner via a first bonding agent.

Abstract: A footwear, including an outsole including an anterior portion and a posterior portion wherein at least one of the anterior portion and the posterior portion are configured to receive at least one protuberance, the outsole including a visible outsole map including at least one of an anterior portion outsole map and a posterior portion outsole map, each including different outsole coordinate systems, and at least one protuberance movably mountable on the outsole and configured to contact the ground and including at least one visible protuberance coordinate system corresponding to the outsole map, wherein each of the reference points on the outsole map represents a unique protuberance alignment setting in respect to the outsole map.

Abstract: An insole for insertion into an article of footwear to alleviate foot pain and a related method of manufacture is disclosed. The multi-layer insole comprises a top layer, a textured layer and a bottom layer. The top layer having first and second impression portions, wherein the first impression conforms to the muscle anatomy and the second impression conforms to the tendon anatomy of the plantar side of the user's foot. The bottom layer having a third impression portion that conforms to a user's skeletal anatomy on the plantar side of the foot. A method of forming the multi-layer insole utilizes a pair of blanks for accepting the foot at different pressures to form negative impressions of the plantar side of the foot. The top and bottom layers of the multi-layer footwear insole are then formed from the negative impressions.

Abstract: Provided are a hybrid insole with a multi-shock absorbing pad and a method for fabricating the hybrid insole. The hybrid insole includes an insole body including at least one sheet layer that is formed of an elastic material and has a shape of a human sole; a first absorbing pad means including first to fourth absorbing pad portions attached to the insole body corresponding to a metatarsal region, a tarsal bone region, and a calcaneus region of the human foot, and first to third connecting portions selectively connecting the first to fourth absorbing pad portions; and a second absorbing pad means including a fifth absorbing pad portion attached to the insole body corresponding to the metatarsal region and a phalange region of the human foot. The hybrid insole is configured such that absorbing pads of different structures are disposed to correspond to the bone structure for each region of the foot and the shape of an arch, thus distributing and absorbing the weight load of the human body.

Abstract: In example aspects, materials with different colors and/or one or more different characteristics are used for footwear manufacturing. In some aspects, the colors and/or the one or more characteristics of the materials may be obscured with a concealing layer.

Abstract: In example aspects, materials are repurposed for footwear manufacturing. That is, in some instances, materials in the footwear manufacturing supply chain are potentially subject to disposal. However, aspects of this disclosure sustainably repurpose those materials (that might otherwise be disposed of) to be used in footwear articles. In some aspects, the repurposed materials may be obscured with a concealing layer.

Abstract: A footwear acing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprise a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The lacing channel can comprise a spool receptacle located between the first and second inlets, a first relief area located between the spool receptacle and the first inlet, and a second relief area located between the spool receptacle and the second inlet. The first and second relief areas can be linearly tapered between the spool receptacle and the first and second inlets, respectively. The spool can be disposed in the spool receptacle of the lacing channel. The drive mechanism can be coupled with the spool and adapted to rotate the spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and through the spool.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded surface fastener may include using, as a synthetic resin forming the molded surface fastener, a thermoplastic resin having a melt flow rate of 20 g/10 min or more and 60 g/10 min or less and a flexural modulus of 1000 MPa or more and 2300 MPa or less. Consequently, an engaging element in which a top end surface of an engaging head portion is flat, and at least a part of a back-side proximal end surface of the engaging head portion has an angle of 70° or more and 110° or less with respect to a height direction of the stem portion can be stably molded, and thus the molded surface fastener that has a high peel strength and a good texture can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ornamental connector for connecting an ornamental item to and elongate flexible member such as a strap, belt or chain. The ornamental connector includes abase including an aperture a recess for receiving the elongate flexible member, as well as an engaging arrangement for removably connecting an ornamental item. The ornamental connector can further include a locking arrangement for locking the ornamental connector to the base. The ornamental connector can further include a holding arrangement for preventing sliding movement of the ornamental connector along the elongate flexible member.

Abstract: A convenient face mask or personal protective equipment carrying system that not only provides an easy access of the mask itself to the user but also enables the carrying system to be part of an accessory for a user. In one embodiment, the carrying system includes a holder, which may be in a form of a bracelet, a necklace, a hair tie, a necktie clip, a purse clip, etc. In another embodiment, the holder may include an anchor for receiving the elastic bands of the face mask. In another embodiment, the face mask is in a folded state or in a state where the surface area of the face mask is reduced to engage the anchor. In an alternative embodiment where the face mask does not have an elastic band, the holder further may include an elastic band to hold the face mask in a folded state by the anchor.

Abstract: An ornamental component for a bracelet and/or necklace includes a housing with a channel passing therethrough for supporting an elongate member. A single slot is within the housing for the elongate member to gain access to and from the channel. The slot may be substantially parallel to the axis of the channel and pass through a wall of the housing to the channel. The channel and the slot provide a cut-out that creates a substantially C-shaped housing. The slot is configured to resist but allow the passing of the elongate member into the channel.

Abstract: A gemstone includes a crown, a pavilion, and a girdle disposed between the crown and the pavilion. The girdle has a pear-shaped cross-section with a rounded end a tapered end narrower than the rounded end. The surface of the gemstone is generally divided into a number of groups of interlocking facets disposed at a variety of angles. The groups of facets comprising the surface of the crown generally include star facets, upper intermediate crown facets, lower intermediate crown facets, main crown facets, and upper girdle facets. The upper girdle facets generally abut an upper edge of the girdle. The groups of facets comprising the surface of the pavilion include culet-adjacent facets, candle facets, main pavilion facets, and lower girdle facets. The lower girdle facets generally abut a lower edge of the girdle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a part comprising at least one three-dimensional metallised pattern overlying a local enamel underlayer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a walking cane having a grabbing mechanism operable to extend away from a base of the apparatus. The cane comprises a hollow support shaft having an upper end proximate to and engaged with a handle, and a lower end proximate to and engaged with a base having a plurality of feet extending downward away; an inner chamber defined within the hollow shaft at least partially open on the lower end through a bottom opening in the base; and a grabbing mechanism disposed within the inner chamber comprising an actuator located proximate to the upper end mechanically coupled to a pincer assembly located proximate to the base, such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the pincer assembly to form a closed confirmation, and movement of the actuator in a second direction opposite the first direction causes the pincer assembly to form an open confirmation.

Abstract: A protective case for large objects including a lock housing formed from a first section and a second section, both of the sections including at least one external subsection and at least one internal subsection configured to telescope inside the external subsection; and an extension lock comprising a lock housing and a compression lock, the lock housing including a screw-threaded channel, and the compression comprising at least one screw-threaded shaft with a compressive component on the interior end and a lock handle on the exterior end, the screw-threaded shaft configured to matingly engage with the screw-threaded channel of the lock housing; the compression lock configured to descend in the lock housing and compressingly lock the internal subsection in an extended position upon locking rotation of the compression lock; and the compression lock configure to ascend in the lock housing upon unlocking rotation of the cam latch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luggage with a support. The luggage with the support according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body unit having a storage space therein; a cover unit closing the storage space of the main body unit; and a frame unit provided on a rear surface of the main body unit to form a support supporting the main body unit. Here, the frame unit includes: a first frame having one side fixed to a lower portion of the main body unit and the other side that is rotatable; and a second frame moving along the rotation of the first frame and forming the support with the first frame.

Abstract: The appliance is composed of heat-retaining materials such as natural materials, including but not limited to grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, clay, and/or stones, manmade materials, including but not limited to beads and/or gels of silicon or glycerin, or combinations of natural and man-made heat-retaining materials. The invention relates to curling irons, crimping tools, straightening irons, hair rollers, hot air dryer brushes, traditional hair brushes and combs, heated brushes and similar appliances. The appliances may be heated by conventional sources such as an electrical plug or battery, or, heated by placing said appliance on or in a separate heating housing unit, and/or by heating in a microwave. The appliance may be used to fashion or style hair without the need for ongoing power from electrical or battery-operated sources.

Abstract: A hair holder (1) of the present invention includes a tubular body (2) and a fixing member (5). The tubular body (2) has a first surface sheet (23A) and a second surface sheet (23B). The second surface sheet (23B) has a plurality of slits (25) that extends in a width direction and that is intermittently arranged along a longitudinal direction. The fixing member (5) has a first member (5a) and second members (5b) that can be detachably joined together. The first member (5a) is arranged on the first surface sheet (23A) on the side of a first opening (21) located at a first end in the longitudinal direction. The second surface sheet (23B) has a central region (M) in the width direction, where the plurality of slits is provided, and a pair of side regions (S) each of which is located on opposite sides of the central region (M). The second members (5b) are arranged in the pair of side regions (S), respectively, so as to extend in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tank (2) intended for containing a liquid to be vaporised and for being assembled with a main body (1) of a hairdressing apparatus, said tank (2) being intended for being connected with a vaporising device of the hairdressing apparatus designed for vaporising the liquid and diffusing it towards a strand of hair. According to the invention, the tank (2) has a movable hooking device (3) comprising at least one hooking means designed to correspond with at least one complementary hooking means belonging to the main body (1) so as to hook the tank (2) with the main body (1), said movable hooking device (3) being movable between a first position providing the hooking of the tank (2) with the main body (1) and a second position allowing a user to assemble or disassemble the tank (3) with the main body (1).

Abstract: A caddy system comprising multiple stations constructed therein which enable barber tools (e.g., clippers, shavers, combs, etc.) to be placed, retrieved, for normal use, and cleaned during normal use and/or at other times. The caddy system functions can include the sanitizing and/or lubricating of barber tools when placed into the caddy. A jet nozzle system flushes the tool heads with at least sanitizing fluid. The caddy system can be so constructed to store in barber cabinets and attach to barber chairs for convenient use.

Abstract: A double levered, adjustable nail clipper that is particularly adapted to overcome the difficulties in cutting toenails. A typical embodiment has two action levers in opposed positions that permit applying twice the force of a single lever clipper. A pair of protrusions on the levers can be adjusted to change the width of the cutting gap. In addition, at least one of the action levers may be rotatable turning a penetrating pin that optionally further adjusts the width of the cutting gap A particular embodiment optionally allows the attachment and carrying of keys at the base of the unit.

Abstract: A rotary type linear reciprocating motion device includes: a driving part rotatably driven by a motor; a rotating part installed at one surface of the driving part, the rotating part transferring a rotational force of the driving part to an applicator; and a reciprocating part installed at the other surface of the driving part, the reciprocating part converting the rotational force of the driving part into a linear reciprocating motion force, the reciprocating part transferring the linear reciprocating motion force to the applicator. The driving part includes: a driving plate having both surfaces at which the rotating part and the reciprocating part are respectively installed; and a driving belt installed at an edge of the driving plate, the driving belt being in contact with a motor shaft of the motor to allow a driving force of the motor to be transferred to the driving plate by a frictional force.

Abstract: A refillable lipstick case comprising a refill, an outer shell and a cover. The refill is configured to be detachably received at least partially within a hollow cylindrical body of the outer shell such that the refill can be replaced when a cosmetic stick held within the refill is used up by a consumer. The outer shell and the cover are retained for re-use, and the refill can be replaced with a new refill.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pen which is similar in its external shape to that of a ballpoint pen or fountain pen, comprising a cavity (7) in the tube-type pen body (1) for receiving gel varnish (14), and a brush (5) for applying this to a finger nail. At the front end of the pen body (1), a sleeve (18) is positioned which can be screwed on, and contained therein are LED/LEV lights (11), with a battery (15), for curing the applied gel varnish with UV light.

Abstract: A single-handed extendable cosmetic applicator having an applicator body with a first, second, and third body shell portion and a selectively removable cover disposed at a second end of the applicator body that is operably configured to dispose an opening. The applicator body encapsulates a cosmetic applicator stem with an applicator surface. When the applicator is desired to be used, the user may rotate the second body shell portion with respect to the first body shell portion to cause the applicator surface to extend and retract through the opening with a single hand of a user. In some embodiments, the third shell portion may be selectively removable and include different cosmetic products for desired use by the user.

Abstract: A container for cosmetic products, fitted with a hollow base body (2), a refill bottle (4) for the cosmetic product packaged in the container (1), a wand (12,12a) for applying the cosmetic product and a lid (3,3a) for closing said bottle (4). In this way, a container structure is obtained for cosmetic products of the modular type with separate elements, mutually coupled when the container is assembled in use and reciprocally separable for the replacement of damaged elements and for the refill of the depleted cosmetic product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging device (10) for a cosmetic product comprising: a cosmetic product reservoir (12); a seal (14) mounted fixed on an edge of a reservoir opening (22); and a cover (16) that can be removably assembled to the reservoir in a closed position; said cover comprising a closing element (62) capable of cooperating with the seal to close and seal the opening in the closed position. The seal comprises a tubular skirt (30) for receiving the closing element, said skirt being arranged along an axis (25) passing through the opening in the reservoir and comprising a free edge (38) oriented towards the exterior of said reservoir, the free edge being elastically deformable. The closing element is configured (70) to radially deform the free edge in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates is a hair washing splash guard device for protecting a user's or customer's face, eyes, and/or clothes when the user's or customer's hair is being washed. An embodiment of the hair washing splash guard device is a one-piece device, and has a splash guard section, a head-receiving area, and a hair-supporting section.

Abstract: A backpack has a backpack housing forming an internal compartment that has a first inner surface and a second inner surface. An access opening for accessing the internal compartment has a closure mechanism for removably closing the internal compartment, the backpack housing further having shoulder straps. A dance shoe organizer includes a panel of flexible material having a front face and a rear face. The front face of the panel has a plurality of mesh coverings spaced longitudinally along the panel, each of the mesh coverings forming a plurality of shoe pockets. A strap fastens the panel in a folded configuration, and a hook is attached to the strap of the panel. A securing flap is attached to the first inner surface and forms an organizer compartment shaped to receive the dance shoe organizer.

Abstract: A chest-worn, tactical gear support (CWTGS) assembly includes a cummerbund having an elongate band wrappable around a torso of a wearer with first and second end portions that adjustably engage to fit a girth of the wearer. In one version, a modular gear attachment belt of the CWTGS assembly has equipment receiving features on an outward surface and is releasably engaged on the cummerbund to form a chest rig. The modular gear attachment belt is expeditiously replaceable to reconfigure or replenish gears and stores of the CWTGS assembly. Alternatively or in addition, a tactical vest of the CWTGS assembly includes a front panel and a back panel connected by right and left shoulder straps. A rearward positioned portion of the cummerbund passes through a horizontal back sleeve of the tactical vest. An inner engagement surface of the cummerbund is releasably engaged to a front engagement surface of the tactical vest.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to an assembly that includes an elongated member portion and a holder portion. The holder portion is coupled to the elongated member portion. The holder portion includes a body, a cavity, an opening, and a resilient member. The body extends from the elongated member portion and has an upper surface and a base surface. The cavity is positioned within the body to form a pocket. The opening is formed at the upper surface. The opening permits access to the cavity of the body. The resilient member is positioned to circumferentially surround the opening of the cavity. The resilient member is moveable between an expanded position where the resilient member enlarges the opening for a pouch to be positioned within the holder portion and a retracted position where the resilient member returns to a normal state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a brushhead for a power toothbrush detachably, and the power toothbrush. The brushhead configured for a power toothbrush, the brushhead being detachably installed on a handle of the power toothbrush, the brushhead comprising: a brushhead element and an engaging assembly arranged in the brushhead element, wherein the engaging assembly receives a driving shaft therein within and is configured to be driven by the driving shaft to vibrate, and wherein the engaging assembly comprises a main body and an elastic member, the elastic member is a stand-alone element arranged on the main body, and the elastic member abuts against the driving shaft.

Abstract: An extension adapter assembly includes a cylinder that has a first well extending therein and a second well extending therein. The first well insertably receives an end of an extension pole and the second well insertably receives a handle of a paint brush for attaching the paint brush to the extension pole. A nut is threadably coupled to the cylinder and the paint brush extends through the second nut. A compression fitting is positioned in the nut and the compression fitting compresses against the handle of the paint brush when the nut is tightened. In this way the handle of the paint brush is inhibited from being removed from the second well.

Abstract: A table may include a tabletop, a frame, and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may include a support element, a translation mechanism, and a lock device. The support element may include an end structure attached to an elongated structure. The end structure may be rotatably coupled to the frame such that the support element is rotatable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The translation mechanism may be retained relative to the support element and the frame. The translation mechanism may be configured to translate along the support element as the support element rotates. The lock device may be configurable in an engaged arrangement in which the lock device fixes the translation mechanism to the support element and in a disengaged arrangement in which the translation mechanism is not fixed relative to the support element.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism acting in opposite directions synchronously disclosed in the invention comprises a driving part with an internal space and driven by an external power source; a first actuating part disposed in the internal space; and a second actuating part disposed in the internal space. When the first actuating part and the second actuating part are synchronously driven by the driving part, the first actuating part and the second actuating part are relatively displaced close to each other in opposite directions or away from each other in opposite directions. Thereby, with a linkage relationship between the first actuating part and the second actuating part that act in opposite directions, an efficacy of rapid displacement and actions can be achieved.

Abstract: A table is provided. The table defines a cutout region such that the table may be placed closely to a tree trunk or other upright element, with the table partially surrounding the element via the cutout region. The table may be particularly useful to provide enhanced decorative ability for decorative Christmas displays, decorative store displays, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved digital teaching station, a stand, and a platform that supports a central interactive flat-panel display screen. A reflective glass mirror is affixed on top of the stand, and a computing device is connected. Moreover, a document camera is attached to a side tray. Furthermore, hardware and software enables a separate video stream to create always upright content from an upward facing electronic display screen and to interconnect with all devices including and data types.

Abstract: A flat-pack liquid dispensing station comprised of sheet material and configured to store or use a variety of liquid containers including plastic gallon bottles affixed with liquid dispensing hand pumps. The dispensing station may further comprise a shelf with an opening to accommodate the head of a pump and aid in restricting the movement of the liquid container.

Abstract: A drawer slide may include features for installation of the drawer slide to a cabinet and/or features for withdrawing rails of the drawer slide from one another. The features for installation of the drawer slide may include offset surfaces in a web of a rail, for example allowing for clearance for mounting hardware, and/or openings allowing for various positioning of the rail on a cabinet. The features for withdrawing rails from one another may include a moveable disconnect lever allowing for release of a catch of a rail, and/or a moveable hook.

Abstract: An alignment tool and method that is easy to use during the installation of a base of a commercial storage rack over bolts extending up from a warehouse floor. The alignment tool comprises a cylindrical body having a first conically shaped upper end and a second lower end having a bolt receiving hollow opening therein. The opening extends up into said cylindrical body along a longitudinal axis of the body. The method includes placing the opening down over the bolts, with the conical top facing up, to protect the bolts and align the base as it is lowered over the bolts. The alignment tool can be easily removed, prior to bolting the base to the floor, such as with a removal tool through a hole in the alignment tool.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a fabric component having a seat surface and a frame including an interior segment directly attached to the fabric component. The interior segment extends from an exterior segment that has a greater flexural resistance than the interior segment.

Abstract: A modular chair including a support portion to allow the support of a user on it and including a frame and a fabric. The fabric defines a surface suitable to support the user and a perimetral area defined by the edges of the surface. The frame defines, in use, a closed profile and is suitable to support the fabric in tension along at least part of the perimetral area, and comprises at least two parts separate and reciprocally loosely connected by two hinges arranged respectively at the ends of said parts to define a configuration of use in which the parts form the frame and a configuration of rest in which the parts are folded together. The hinges define two respective axes of rotation mutually aligned. The frame tensions the fabric only when the parts are in the configuration of use.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a lower hub assembly and an upper hub assembly. The lower hub assembly has foldable legs for supporting the chair. The upper hub assembly has a plurality of bars, and webbing mounted on the bars. The bars are movable so that the webbing can be folded and unfolded. The webbing provides a seating area when unfolded. The chair also includes a center shaft assembly that facilitates tilting and swiveling of the seating area in relation to the lower hub assembly.

Abstract: A chair backrest swing structure includes a chassis connecting seat, a backframe connecting seat and an elastic buffer and reset member. The chassis connecting seat is configured to be cooperatively mounted with a chassis. The backframe connecting seat is configured to be cooperatively mounted with a backframe. The backframe connecting seat is rotatably cooperated with the chassis connecting seat. The elastic buffer and reset member is configured to enable that the backframe connecting seat may implement buffer and reset when swung left and right on the chassis connecting seat.