Abstract: A safety glove having a protective member or insert extending around the fingertip of the safety glove is provided. The protective member may be positioned along the outer surface or the inner surface of the glove. Alternatively, the protective member may be integrally formed between two layers of glove material. The protective member terminates distally from an interphalangeal joint line to enable finger flexion in order to grasp an item, such as a slab of meat to be deskinned in a skinning machine. The glove may include a rough outer surface formed from thrice dipping the glove and allowing the glove to cure. Additionally, the glove may have a width near the wrist that is wider than the width near the palm to enable the glove to be rapidly removed (i.e., doffed) in an emergency event of the glove getting caught in a rotating blade on the skinning machine.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that include a pouch having an interior to which a whistle is attached in use. A body is included which, in combination with the pouch, defines a face mask, the body having an opening which communicates with the interior of the pouch.

Abstract: A mask with adjustable ear loops comprises a body and a pair of ear loops. The ear loops are respectively disposed on two lateral sides of the body. Each of the ear loops is elastic and has an elongated and flat shape, each of the ear loops has two ends and an ear attaching portion between the two ends, and each of the ear loops is disposed on one of the lateral sides of the body through the two ends respectively. The ear attaching portion has a first length and a first temporary adhesive area, the first temporary adhesive area makes the ear attaching portion adhere to the lateral side of the body so that the ear attaching portion has a second length, and the second length is less than the first length.

Abstract: A respiratory face mask having a breathing cartridge therein which face mask breathing cartridge can both filter the breathing air while passing the breathing air through a voltage being generated by the cartridge. The cartridge generates a galvanic cell using spaced apart dissimilar metal particles when immersed in an electrolyte being held by an adjacent hydration layer of liquid retaining foamed polymer having breathing passageways therethrough.

Abstract: A handheld mask assembly for protecting a user's face without a strap. The handheld mask assembly comprises a face mask component, an attachment component, and a rod. The attachment component is joined to or otherwise integrated into a corner of the facemask component and is configured to engage one end of the rod. One end of the rod is insertable into the attachment component when the user desired to hold the face mask component over their nose and mouth. The rod is removable when not needed. The handheld mask assembly may further comprise a strap for engaging the face mask component to secure the face mask component around the user's head for longer periods of time when the rod is removed.

Abstract: A head garment having a base section and a face section is provided where the face section is both affixed to the base section and releasably extends over the face of the user to create a magnetic seal against the elements. The head garment may also include a magnetic fastener to position the face covering section when it is not extended over the face of the user.

Abstract: A clip for facilitating face mask attachment on an eyewear is disclosed herein. The clip comprises a clip body having a temple attachment portion for facilitating placement of the clip on a temple of an eyewear, and a mask attachment portion extending from the temple attachment portion for securely holding a securing cord of a face mask. In another embodiment, a mask attachment sleeve is disclosed herein. The mask attachment sleeve is configured for assembly on a temple of an eyewear. The mask attachment sleeve comprises a sleeve body, and at least one clip provided on the sleeve body for securely holding a securing cord of a face mask.

Abstract: A clip for facilitating face mask attachment on an eyewear is disclosed herein. The clip comprises a clip body having a temple attachment portion for facilitating placement of the clip on a temple of an eyewear, and a mask attachment portion extending from the temple attachment portion for securely holding a securing cord of a face mask. In another embodiment, a mask attachment sleeve is disclosed herein. The mask attachment sleeve is configured for assembly on a temple of an eyewear. The mask attachment sleeve comprises a sleeve body, and at least one clip provided on the sleeve body for securely holding a securing cord of a face mask.

Abstract: A combination hair tie and face mask assembly includes a mask panel and hair tie members for transforming the assembly between a face mask and hair tie. The mask panel includes longitudinal and lateral edges and a mask covering that spans between the edges. The hair tie members are attached to the mask panel and include a tie covering having a first end and second end separated by a gap, a cannula extending between the first end and second end, and a tie elastic that is formed into a closed loop through the cannula and exposed at the gap. The assembly is transformable into a face mask by drawing the tie elastics from the hair tie members to create an ear loop that can be donned around a user's ears and to exert tension on the face covering such that it can be donned over the user's mouth and nose.

Abstract: A mask can be used on a face of a wearer having a head, a face, a nose, and a mouth. The mask can comprise a transparent body defining a peripheral rim that is configured to engage the face of the wearer. The transparent body can be configured to simultaneously cover the mouth and the nose of the wearer. The transparent body can define at least one aperture. The transparent body can define a circumferential surface around each aperture. A respective filter media can extend across and covers each aperture of the at least one aperture. A respective retaining element can be configured to retain the respective filter media across each aperture. The circumferential surface around each aperture can be configured to cooperate with the retaining element to retain the respective filter media between the retaining element and the circumferential surface.

Abstract: Protective masks and methods of manufacture, the protective masks including a front cover portion configured to face away from a face of a user in a tied configuration, a rear cover portion configured to face toward the face of the user in the tied configuration, a nose pocket disposed between the front cover portion and the rear cover portion, and a nosebridge disposed within the nose pocket.

Abstract: A facial shield for a protective headgear system includes a polymeric sheet having an upper portion configured to be coupled to a support and a lower portion having a lower extremity, wherein the upper portion includes a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole, each one of the first, second, and third holes laterally spaced from the other two of the first, second, and third holes, and the first hole including a first section having a first hole gap and a second section laterally adjacent the first section and having a second hole gap, wherein the first hole gap of the first hole is greater than or equal to the maximum vertical dimension of a first hook of the support, and wherein the second hole gap of the first hole is greater than a vertical base thickness of a base of the first hook and is less than the maximum vertical dimension of the first hook.

Abstract: The invention discloses an antibacterial deodorant quick-drying mask comprising a mask body and a strap, wherein the mask body comprises a water repellent outer cloth layer, a first upright cotton layer, a first needle-punched cotton layer, a melt-blown cloth layer, a second needle-punched cotton layer, a second upright cotton layer and an inner functional cloth layer. The inner functional cloth layer is woven by antibacterial yarns and spandex yarns, and a quick-drying aid is added into the inner functional cloth layer. The invention has the functions of antibiosis, deodorization and quick-drying, has soft hand feeling, is safe to use and high in comfort level and filtering rate, does not wrinkle, and enables the mask to keep the original contour all the time.

Abstract: A medical gown has a front side extending to a back side which in combination forms a body covering which covers at least an upper portion of a medical personnel wearing color coded scrubs. The medical gown is made of an untinted, un-colored, clear, transparent, or translucent thermoplastic. Alternatively, the medical gown may include a clear or transparent window.

Abstract: A patient garment for post-surgical and other medical-related procedures is provided. The garment can include a main body with a front portion, rear portion, upper collar end, lower waist end and arm openings that are collectively configured to fit around a patient's upper body portion. The front portion can include first and second side sections, each having a longitudinal edge that form a separable front seam for opening and closing the front portion of the garment. The garment can include as many as twelve or more pockets located on the interior and exterior surfaces of the garment. The pockets can be located intermediately along the height of the front portion of the garment. At least one of the pockets located along the collar end of the garment is configured for receiving a drainage reservoir connected to a patient's cranial or neck drainage site.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a garment liner that couples to the interior of a clothing article. The garment liner can replace typical underwear. The garment liner can shield clothing from a person's body, and can improve comfort by conforming to the shape of the clothing instead of to the body.

Abstract: A neck gaiter includes a body having a generally tubular or cylindrical shape. The gaiter includes a pair of closure mechanisms at each open end of the body in order to facilitate and securely retain the placement of the gaiter where desired on the wearer. The length of the material forming the gaiter enables the gaiter to be worn around the neck, over the nose and mouth of the wearer and over at least a portion of the head of the wearer, providing additional wearable position configurations for the gaiter. The gaiter includes a pocket formed thereon within which a filter element can be positioned. The pocket is located on the gaiter in a location where the pocket and filter element are readily positioned over the nose and mouth of the wearer.

Abstract: An expandable semirigid cummerbund for removable attaching to an object, such as tactical or outdoor equipment, to be carried in a manner that secures the object to a wearer's waist, the cummerbund comprising two segments wherein each segment comprises: an attachment member having a first side panel and an opposite second side panel that is connected to the first side panel to define a pocket between said side panels with an open end and an opposite closed end; a semirigid belt portion with an end slidably received within the pocket; an elastic member connecting the enclosed end of the belt to the closed end of the pocket and that expands in response to a pulling force on the belt portion to permit partial extraction of the end of the belt portion from the pocket, and to contract on withdrawal of the pulling force to pull the end back into the pocket; and a first connector on an outward facing surface of the first side panel operable to removably connect the attachment member to the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides an invisible magnetic eyelash containing metal components and a using method thereof, relating to the technical field of cosmetic products. The eyelash is comprised of an eyelash body and an eyelash band for fixing the eyelash body, wherein the eyelash band contains magnetic metal materials. When the invention is in use, the invisible magnetic eyelash containing metal components can be attracted and fixed by using magnetic eyeliner products, which solves the problems that the existing magnets and eyelashes may easily fall off by glue bonding, irritating the skin around the eyes, and an interstice exists in the space occupied by the magnets, resulting in unnatural makeup.

Abstract: A multi layer protective helmet has: a shell with inner surface and outer surface; at least one inner energy absorbing layer coupled to the inner surface of the shell; and at least one outer energy absorbing layer coupled to the outer surface of the shell. The outermost energy absorbing layer is a hair-like layer whereas each hair represents a spring-like element capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. The innermost energy absorbing layer has a contoured member to conform to the general outline of a wearer's head. In addition, the shell layer is integrated with energy absorbing material spaced within the structure of the shell to dampen the impact of energy further.

Abstract: Articles comprising one or more additively-manufactured components are provided, as are method of additively manufacturing such components. The additively-manufactured components are designed to enhance performance and use of the article, such as, but not limited to: impact protection, including for managing different types of impacts; fit and comfort; adjustability; and/or other aspects of the article. The provided methods of additive manufacturing include methods involving expandable materials and the expansion of post-additively manufactured expandable components.

Abstract: An improved design for a helmet to reduce injuries caused by helmet-to-helmet collisions. Certain embodiments include novel quick release features that permit the detachment of a facemask from a helmet in 30 seconds or less so as to attend to an injured player in a rapid fashion. Other aspects relate to impact energy absorbing constructions employing an inner layer, an outer layer spaced apart from the inner padding layer, at least one layer that includes an array of polygonal structures, and at least one layer having a shock-absorbing elastomer, a visco-elastic polymer, an impact dispersing gel, or shape memory material. Still other embodiments include a wireless device with a sensor module coupled to the football helmet generating sensor data in response to an impact to the football helmet.

Abstract: A protective helmet including a visor attached to the external sides of the helmet shell. The shell includes substantially flat mount surfaces on each side which correspond with substantially flat portions on the respective ends of the visor. A fastener hole on the shell aligns with an access hole on the visor so that the two elements can be releasably fastened. The access hole provides space for a fastener to protrude out from the surface of the shell, allowing the visor to sit flush against the shell when fastened together. The helmet may include chin straps which are attached to the inner surface of the shell. The helmet may also include a catch strip on the front of the visor which protrudes from the visor such that it can prevent a cloth helmet cover (sometimes used in games such as Roller Derby) from easily sliding off the helmet.

Abstract: A length- and width-adjustable boot including: a forward base component (BA), a rearward base component (BP), a right side (LR), a left side (LL), and a locking system for said components. The four components (BA, BP, LR, LL) are linked together by rails. The slope of the rails of one of the bases (BP or BA), with regard to the axis of symmetry of the base of the boot, is determined by the length/width ratio of the foot. The movement of any of the four components causes a movement proportional to the width and length of the foot in the other three. The locking system locks the four components of the boot to be worn.

Abstract: A sole structure of an article of footwear includes a first outer region, a second outer region, and a third outer region. The first outer region is at least partially disposed a first distance from a longitudinal axis and includes a first hardness. The second outer region is at least partially disposed a second distance from the longitudinal axis and includes a second hardness that is greater than the first hardness. The third outer region is at least partially disposed between the first outer region and the second outer region a third distance from the longitudinal axis and includes a third hardness that is greater than the first hardness and less than the second hardness. The second distance is greater than the first distance, and the third distance is greater than the first distance and less than the second distance.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sole structure. Data is received for a cushioning profile of the sole structure of an article of footwear, the sole structure including a bladder network including multiple bladders interconnected by conduits, the sole structure also including a plurality of openings exposing the conduits. Based on the received data, configurations of at least some stems in a frame are adjusted. The frame is installed into the sole structure, the installing including inserting the stems through the openings so as to at least partially close at least a portion of the conduits.

Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper that is direct attached with the sole in a article of footwear mold. The sole has a film extending up sidewalls of the sole to a film edge that is prior to the sidewall and the upper joining. Method of manufacture of the article of footwear includes steps of positioning a film over a mold cavity and then securing the film to the mold. The film is heated and then drawn into the mold cavity under a vacuum. The film forms a liner of the mold cavity. A foam composition is injected into the lined mold cavity. As the foam composition expands, the foam composition interacts with and mechanically engages with the upper that is poisoned at the mold cavity to allow for the mechanical engagement that results in the direct attach of the sole to the upper.

Abstract: A dual-layered midsole for footwear includes an internal midsole layer and an external midsole layer, which are coupled to and separated by a Strobel board. The internal midsole layer may compress and expand with the movement of a wearer of an article of footwear including the dual-layered midsole, while the external midsole may provide stability and cushion for the wearer. Materials selected for the internal and external midsole layers may provide tuned viscoelastic properties to different areas of the midsole as a function of midsole layer thickness at each sole area.

Abstract: Improved cushioning elements for sports apparel, in particular for soles for sports shoes, are described. A cushioning element for sports apparel with a first deformation element is provided. The deformation element includes a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an expanded material, wherein there are first voids within the particles and/or between the particles.

Abstract: Foot support systems, e.g., for articles of footwear, include systems for changing the hardness or firmness of the foot support portion (e.g., of a sole structure) and/or systems for moving (e.g., selectively moving) fluid between various portions of the foot support system.

Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole structure with multiple components. The sole structure includes a midsole member, an outsole member and an exterior support member. The midsole member and the outsole member have corresponding grooves. The exterior support member provides reinforcement for the midsole member. The outsole member includes a plurality of bristle members.

Abstract: A device configured to surround a portion of a foot-receiving cavity at a heel region of an article of footwear comprises a control bar having a center segment, a first side arm extending from the center segment, and a second side arm spaced from the first side arm and extending from the center segment. The control bar may include a series of slats. A base supports the control bar and is connected to the first side arm and the second side arm. The control bar is biased to an unstressed position with the center segment a first distance from the base, and elastically bends under an applied force to a loaded position with the center segment a second distance from the base less than the first distance. The device stores potential energy that returns the control bar to the unloaded position upon removal of the applied load.

Abstract: An upper of an article of footwear comprises a plurality of stretch zones each having a respective stretching capability. Suitable example stretch zones may include four-way stretch zones, two-way stretch zones, and/or lock-out zones. In some examples, an upper having a plurality of stretch zones comprises a single continuous piece of material configured to have regions of different stretching capability. The single piece of material may comprise a layered material having two stretchable outer layers, wherein a plurality of stretch zones of the piece of material are defined by corresponding intermediate layers disposed at selected locations between the outer layers. Examples of intermediate layers providing two-way stretch, four-way stretch, and little or no stretch are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to lace-receiving structures that may be included in articles of footwear. More specifically, in some embodiments, the articles of footwear disclosed herein include a sole structure, an upper coupled to the sole structure and forming a foot-receiving cavity therebetween, and a lace-receiving structure that extends through the upper into the foot-receiving cavity and is configured to receive an adjustment member. In some embodiments, the upper includes an aperture that is configured to permit the lace-receiving structure to extend through the upper. In some embodiments, the lace-receiving structure may include an anchor portion that extends underneath an interior surface of the upper within the foot-receiving cavity. The anchor portion may be configured to couple the lace-receiving structure to the upper.

Abstract: A footwear assembly includes at least one article of footwear with an upper, a sole structure coupled with the upper, a housing that houses a motor, a gear train that is configured to be driven by the motor, and a spool that is configured to loosen or tighten a first lace, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed under a cover of the housing, and a control printed circuit board (PCB) having a wireless communication module. The footwear assembly further includes an electronic device wirelessly coupled with the wireless communication module. The first lace can be incrementally tightened or loosened by tapping a region of the at least one article of footwear to initiate a tighten command or a loosen command.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf shoes having a structured midsole. The shoe includes an upper, midsole, and outsole. The structured midsole can accommodate both spiked outsoles and spikeless outsoles. The bottom surface of the midsole comprises recessed pockets for interlocking with complementary projecting segments located on the upper surface of the outsole. When the projecting segments of the outsole are disposed in the recessed pockets of the midsole, the midsole is secured to the outsole. The midsole can be used to form midsole/outsole assemblies, wherein the outsole is spike or spikeless and this provides costs savings.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first annular group of traction elements arranged along a first annular zone and a second annular group of traction elements arranged along a second annular zone concentric with the first annular group. The first and second annular groups of traction elements include a plurality of directional traction elements arranged in a first rotational direction about a common rotation zone. Optionally, the first annular group of traction elements may include an omnidirectional traction element arranged at a location associated with a relatively low degree of alignment between radii of rotation corresponding to different torsional movements of the sole structure during use. The directional traction elements may include unidirectional traction elements or bidirectional traction elements at locations associated with moderate to high degrees of alignment between radii of rotation corresponding to the different torsional movements.

Abstract: A method for producing a shoe includes: preparing an adapter including a first thermoplastic and an energy absorber having a higher dielectric loss factor than that of the first thermoplastic, the adapter having the first thermoplastic exposed at least on a first surface; a contacting process of bringing a first bonded surface formed on a first shoe member into abutting contact with the first surface and bringing a second bonded surface formed on a second shoe member into abutting contact with the second surface; and of heating and melting the adapter by irradiating the adapter with microwaves after the contacting process to cause these shoe members to be bonded to each other via the adapter. A shoe can be produced by the method.

Abstract: Concepts provided are directed to a flexible button that is bendable when exposed to a force. The flexible button in accordance herein has a tapered perimeter portion such that a thickness of a peripheral edge of the perimeter portion is less than a thickness of remaining portions of the flexible button. The low-profile of the flexible button allows the flexible button to easily slip through a respective button hole and to be more easily gripped by a user. Further, the flexible button in accordance with aspects herein provides higher breathability than conventional buttons of the same size by having voided portions on its perimeter portion.

Abstract: A buckle assembly with a disengagement prevention device and a method for using the same is disclosed. The buckle assembly has a first buckle member having a first strap holding structure configured to adjustably affix the first buckle member to a first strap segment. A second buckle member is configured to couple with the first buckle member, the second buckle member having a second strap holding structure configured to affix the second buckle member to a second strap segment. A disengagement prevention device is configured for engagement with the first and second buckle members to maintain the first and second buckle members in a coupled state under conditions where the first and second buckle members are not properly engaged or the engagement between the first and second buckle members is accidentally released.

Abstract: A harness system includes an upper buckle, an upper strap and a restraining assembly including an anti-sliding structure and a beam structure. A through slot is formed on the upper buckle. The upper strap passes through the through slot. The beam structure is slidably disposed on the upper buckle. The anti-sliding structure is disposed on at least one of the beam structure and a wall of the through slot. The upper strap is engaged by the anti-sliding structure for restraining a sliding movement of the upper buckle relative to the upper strap and toward a shoulder portion when the upper strap is forced to drive the beam structure to slide relative to the upper buckle and toward the wall of the through slot.

Abstract: A mount secures an object to sheets of material with one or more material thicknesses. The mount includes an inner plate and an outer plate. The outer plate includes a coupler for the object and one or more contact surfaces associated with one or more material thicknesses. The inner plate includes a retention structure to engage a contact surface of the outer plate. The outer plate may comprise a locking element to A mounting system includes a mount and a coupler integrated with the object to be secured to a sheet of material. The object may be a camera and the mount may be a camera mount.

Abstract: A sealing zipper according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first chain portion, a second chain portion coupled to the first chain portion, a chain fixing portion coupled to one end portion of the first chain portion and one end portion of the second chain portion, and a watertight portion positioned between the first chain portion and the second chain portion and disposed to be partially inserted into the chain fixing portion.

Abstract: An extensible jewelry item includes an annular element formed by a plurality of links and an internal titanium or stainless steel spring is mounted to extend each link. Each link has on each side an external female element and an internal male element. The female elements are micro-slots in the extended sections of each links. The male elements are internal micro-posts that extend through the female's slots to restrict the movement of the female elements of the link adjacent thereto away from each other. The micro-size of posts and slots enables the mechanism to be applied to links as small as 2.0 mm×2.0 mm×2.0 mm; therefore, also ideal for fine jewelry rings. In the elliptical version of the extensible jewelry item, the adjacent surfaces of each link are designed with individual specific taper angles; thus, when assembled, the links form an elliptical shape. In the elliptical shape, each link is numbered, and is placed in specific position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular earring assembly including two or more separate earring components that may be connected together in a variety of different ways to provide different earring presentations to the user or be separately used. The modular earring assembly allows a user to pick and match two or more earring components in the assembly to a desired presentation or to use any one component of the modular earring assembly alone. The modular earring assembly provides a way to manage the demand for multiple earring presentations. This disclosure allows woman and men to have more earring choices anywhere anytime.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a ring adjuster. The ring adjuster includes an adjuster main body, at least one locking structure, a first side wall and a second side wall. The adjuster main body is arc-shaped, the first side wall and the second side wall are connected with two opposite sides of the adjuster main body respectively. The adjuster main body includes an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface is configured to contact with a user's finger, the outer surface is configured to contact with a ring. The locking structure crosses the first side wall and the second side wall such that a locking chamber is formed between the outer surface and the locking structure to contain the ring.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a jewelry pendant that is used by suspending it to a decorative piece such as a thread or chain to which the pendant is mounted. The pendant is modular in nature and thus different configuration may be formed by interconnecting various pieces or components of the pendant with each other. The components are connected in such a way that each component can rotate around the hinged connection. Various configurations of pendant include at least one of, but is not limited to, a straight configuration, a circular configuration, a triangular configuration, a square configuration, a double circle configuration, a double rectangle configuration, or a cubical configuration. The pendant may be used as a necklace piece, an earring, a key ring, or a bracelet. In some other applications, the pendant may be used as a decorative piece on a bag, purse, or belt.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an umbrella post, an umbrella cover assembly and a folding-unfolding device. The umbrella cover assembly includes an umbrella rib assembly and an umbrella fabric covering the umbrella rib assembly. The folding-unfolding device includes a slide sleeve, a folding-unfolding handle assembly and a pull rod. A first oblique rod and a second oblique rod hinged and matched with each other are disposed on the umbrella rib assembly. One end of the first oblique rod is hinged to the slide sleeve. One end of the second oblique rod is hinged and matched with the umbrella post. A middle portion of the folding-unfolding handle assembly is hinged and matched with the umbrella post, and the folding-unfolding handle assembly is able to vertically stretch the pull rod in cooperation with a lever and drives the slide sleeve to slide vertically to fold or unfold the umbrella cover assembly.

Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella, comprises a stand column, an umbrella tent and a cantilever. One end of the cantilever is connected with the stand column through a shell in a rotating mode, and other end is connected with the umbrella tent. Rotation of the cantilever drives the umbrella tent to rotate, with opening of the umbrella tent rotating to a certain angle in a relatively horizontal direction. The cantilevered umbrella further comprises a positioning part. One end of the positioning part is connected with the cantilever in a fixed mode, and other end extends into the shell. A first positioning portion is arranged on an inner wall of the shell, a second positioning portion is arranged on the positioning part, and the first and second positioning portions limit the cantilever in the circumferential rotating range through coordination.

Abstract: A tote bag including an outer shell defining a sidewall, wherein the outer shell also includes multiple shoulder straps, wherein the shoulder straps also include hand straps, and wherein the shoulder straps are configured to remain above a plane of the base of the bag when the tote bag is carried by the hand straps is disclosed. An inner bottom liner and the outer shell form a storage compartment with an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment. Further, a semi-rigid base configured to keep the tote bag upright is disclosed.