Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to traction devices for footwear. Cleats are provided that are operable to provide preexisting articles of footwear with enhanced grip, traction and performance. The cleat includes a threaded male extension for interfacing with a preexisting shoe sole and at least one projecting gripping element for contacting or extending toward a ground surface.

Abstract: A design support apparatus includes: an input unit that receives shoe last data; a processor (computing unit) that computes a cutting pattern of a sheet based on the shoe last data received by the input unit; and an output unit that outputs the cutting pattern of the sheet computed by the processor. The processor calculates an amount of correction in consideration of a shrinkage direction and a shrinkage coefficient of the sheet, and calculates the cutting pattern of the sheet by developing, on a plane, three-dimensional shape data that conforms to a dimension of the shoe last data, to thereby obtain a shape pattern of an upper, and incorporating the calculated amount of correction into the shape pattern of the upper.

Abstract: A shoe last holding device for clamping a shoe last including two spaced-apart clamped portions includes a base seat unit, a driving unit, and a clamping unit. The driving unit includes a pushing member movable relative to the base seat unit. The clamping unit includes two spaced-apart clamping elements pivotally mounted to the base seat unit. Each clamping element includes a force transmission end abutting against the pushing member and a clamping end opposite to the force transmission end. The pushing member is disposed between and movable toward and away from the clamping elements to drive the clamping elements to convert between a releasing state and a clamping state where the clamping ends engage the clamped portions, respectively.

Abstract: A locking buckle comprising a first buckle member and a second buckle member. The first buckle member may comprise a first strap-receiving slot for receiving a first loop end of a strap, the first strap-receiving slot is defined in part by a strap-retaining bar and a body of the first buckle member and a strap-locking bar pivotably attached to the body of the first buckle member, the strap-locking bar pivotable between an unlocked configuration in which a strap may freely pass through the first strap-receiving slot and a locked configuration in which a strap passing through strap-receiving slot is prevented from passing freely through the first strap-receiving slot. The second buckle member is connectable to the first buckle member. The second buckle member comprises a second strap-receiving slot for receiving a second loop end of the strap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose and customizable mechanical device with technical functionality of tightening closure structured to create articles and fashion accessories and/or objects for domestic and industrial use, which consists of two parts, one of which is composed of a plate with pin and the other is composed of three plates with housing, that are joined together, of which central plate incorporates a lever that allows the rotation of this plate up to the stop, also by means of a spring, ensuring the locking closure of the two parts of the devise when they are simply superimposed one on top of the other, without needing to rotate one over the other to lock them.

Abstract: A slide fastener pan includes a multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening element locations (SOB), extending from a start position (A) to an end position (B), and a fastening element (35B) at respective oues of the locations (SOB), the slide fastener part being configured for attachment to and detachment from an oppositely positioned associated slide fastener part having a multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening elements (35A) by the movement of a sliding element (12), the attachment being by abutment of abutment portions of oppositely positioned ones of fastening elements (35A, 35B), wherein the first-mentioned multiplicity of sequentially arranged fastening element locations (30B) include a plurality of adjacent ones of the locations (30B)?, between the start position (A) to the end position (B), that are modified so as to provide a region (40) between the start position and the end position at which the attached slide fastener parts are relatively easily separated.

Abstract: A fashion item (100) including a thin wall with locally and selectively expandable areas including: an internal core (30) made of a lining material which can expand in contact with a liquid; a support layer (10) having an external face (11) opposite an internal face (12) on which the internal core (30) is arranged, the support layer (10) being configured so that the expansion of the lining material does not substantially cause its deformation; and an impermeable covering layer (20) attached to the support layer (10) so as to tightly enclose the internal core (30), the layer including one or a plurality of through holes (21) opening onto the internal core (30) and arranged relative to each other so as to form a predefined matrix, the covering layer (20) being configured such that the expansion of the lining material substantially causes its deformation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose shielding or attenuating fabric for blocking up to 99.9% of an electromagnetic field (EMF) and RFID radiating from 5G and other cellular towers. The fabric can be used in strollers, pet carriers, umbrellas, and other devices for protecting from 5G radiation. The fabric can also include an integrated 5G detection chip for detecting 5G radiation impinging on the fabric. The fabric includes shielding particles woven into the fabric for shielding from 5G radiation. The fabric, configured into various device embodiments, protects adults, children, and pets from the harmful effects of 5G radiation and eliminates the need to keep a child or pet indoors.

Abstract: A wallet apparatus has a first side plate and a second side plate, preferably made from metal. Further, the first side plate and second side plate may both receive a printed graphic, such as a family portrait, painting, or geometric lines, through a dye-sublimation printing process, which allows the transfer of high-resolution graphics onto the wallet.

Abstract: A hygienic receptacle for storing and transporting soiled articles, the hygienic receptacle including odor-neutralizing and/or absorbing material and sealable opening.

Abstract: A protective cover for a foldable electronic device is disclosed, including a first portion configured to couple to at least part of a first housing of the electronic device, a second portion configured to couple to at least part of a second housing of the electronic device, and a connecting portion configured to cover at least part of a hinge housing of the electronic device, the connecting portion formed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the hinge housing is connected with the first housing and the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are foldable according to a folding axis formed therebetween, and wherein the connecting portion includes a core layer, at least a portion of which has a curvature corresponding to a curved area of the hinge housing.

Abstract: An activity classifier system and method that classifies human activities using 2D skeleton data. The system includes a skeleton preprocessor that transforms the 2D skeleton data into transformed skeleton data, the transformed skeleton data comprising scaled, relative joint positions and relative joint velocities. The system also includes a gesture classifier comprising a first recurrent neural network that receives the transformed skeleton data, and is trained to identify the most probable of a plurality of gestures. The system also has an action classifier comprising a second recurrent neural network that receives information from the first recurrent neural networks and is trained to identify the most probable of a plurality of actions.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a handle structure for a container or folding structure including a handle with an actuator, a movable retaining pin, an extendable and retractable arm and a handle seat which is or cooperates with a structural part of the container and with a recess. The retaining pin is retracted within the handle by a fastening member. The fastening member includes a pin locking magnet for cooperating with a recess locking magnet in the recess; and a pin retracting magnet for cooperating with handle retracting magnet. The container may be a suitcase, toolbox or other container with extendable and retractable arms/handles. Other embodiments employ springs to urge the retaining pin towards the recess in the handle seat.

Abstract: A hair treatment device includes a first and a second arm, movable in relation to each other, which can be opened to introduce a strand of hair between them and closed to treat the strand of hair, a first and second contact surfaces respectively supported by the first and second arms, arranged facing each other, with at least one of the contact surfaces being heated, at least the first arm having at least one first piece supporting the first contact surface, a sealing element including a central window arranged such that it extends at least partially around the first contact surface between the latter and the first supporting piece, wherein the sealing element includes at least one opening that is distinct from the central window and the first supporting piece and the first contact surface come into contact with each other through the at least one opening.

Abstract: A container includes an airless dispenser for a cosmetic product. The container includes a hollow vessel body defining a sealed receptacle for containing a cosmetic product and a base. A dispensing head mounts at one end of the container and communicates with the receptacle for dispensing the cosmetic product. An actuator is associated with the dispensing head and configured to be operable to cause a pressure drop inside the receptacle. An outlet nozzle allows dispensing a desired quantity of cosmetic product when the actuator is operated. A plunger slidably and sealably mounts in the receptacle and is pushed from a spaced-out position towards a closer position relative to the outlet nozzle due to the pressure drop generated by operating the actuator. The hollow vessel body is made of glass, is substantially cylindrical, and defines a substantially constant cross-section through the axial segment in which the plunger is slidable.

Abstract: A vibrating module and a makeup tool including the vibrating module are proposed. The vibrating module includes a vibration device detachably attached to a makeup tool and attached to the makeup tool to transfer vibration, and a handle component coupled with the vibration device, made in the form of a pair of folding wings, and configured to drive the vibration device when the first and second wings are folded and contact each other.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing cosmetic material. The apparatus includes a dispensing device configured to receive a plurality of cartridges that each contain a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from each cartridge onto a dispensing surface from a respective outlet that corresponds to each cartridge. The dispensing surface includes at least one partition that partitions the dispensing surface into a plurality of compartments each corresponding to a region surrounding at least one of the respective outlets.

Abstract: Several improvements on roller ball applicators on glass bottles have been described. A unique mechanical design of the roller ball housing to obtain minimal leak of the bottle ingredients is described. Also described is a hidden tamper evident band.

Abstract: A telescopic container includes a collar, a handle and a cap. The collar is used to contain an object in the form of a stick. The collar includes a stern extending from an external face. The handle movably receives the collar. The handle includes a front end formed with a cutout. The cap is used to cover a section of the handle. The cap includes a rear end formed with a cutout. The cutouts receive the stem when the front end of the handle is in contact with the rear end of the cap.

Abstract: A lipstick dispenser (2) comprises a paperboard or cardboard tubular body (4). The tubular body (2) including abase part (6) and a removable cap (8) for 5 closing an open end of the base part (6). The base part (6) comprises at least one slot (20) extending along and through the side wall (22) of the base part (6). A lipstick carrier (30) is slidably received in the base part (6) and has a lug (32) projecting through the slot (20) in the side wall (22) of the base part (6) for manipulation by a user. The lipstick carrier (30) is formed of paperboard or 10 cardboard and supports a lipstick 34 for reciprocating movement within the base part (6).

Abstract: A beauty blender system which includes a cosmetic application device having a first-application-surface, and a second-application-surface. The first-application-surface is a sponge and the second-application-surface comprises silicone providing a beauty blender combination. The first-application-surface and the second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products. The cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute and blend the cosmetic products on a skin surface and for blending the cosmetic products.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for applying a substance to keratin fibers is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the cosmetic applicator includes a guiding element and a coil spring element. The guiding element is positioned in a central area of the coil spring element. The coil spring element winds more than one time completely around the guiding element and has spikes protruding in an outward direction.

Abstract: A magnifying cosmetic mirror may provide a three-point reflection path that may be utilized to apply cosmetics around the eye of a user. The cosmetic mirror may be constructed to have a base mirror and side mirrors extending at angles from opposite sides of the base mirror. The side mirrors may be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye when placed above the base mirror. The base mirror may also be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye, and each mirror may be substantially flat.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes an advisor device; a user device; and a dispensing device. The advisor device and the user device are configured to perform a communication session with each other that includes transmitting, from the user device to the advisor device, information that includes a desired cosmetic product and information related to a user of the user device; analyzing, by the advisor device, the information received from the user device; and generating and transmitting a recommended cosmetic formula to the user device. The user device is configured to transmit the recommended cosmetic formula to the dispensing device for dispensing the desired cosmetic product.

Abstract: A grooming system, a grooming debris collection system, a grooming debris disposal system, a portable hair trimming catcher system, and methods of use are presented. The present disclosure relates generally to a grooming system for providing ease in cleaning, efficiency in grooming and debris collection, efficiency in disposal of grooming debris, and the like. More specifically, and without limitation, the disclosure provides a portable hair trimming catching device which prevents debris from falling onto the floor or other appliances and surface. The present system utilizes and moves with the user and requires no additional supports or set up such as a door or wall. In this way, the system provides for ease in set up and storage in a freestanding system. Furthermore, the system also includes a disposal system for further ease in cleaning. The present system also stows for ease in storage and for use in travel.

Abstract: A bulb tube holder and a method for installing or replacing a bulb tube in an overhead light fixture. The bulb tube holder includes a hollow cylindrical tube that can contain several bulb tubes. A cap secures a top opening of the hollow cylindrical tube. A shoulder strap coupled to the hollow cylindrical tube allows carrying the bulb tube holder on a shoulder. A fastening strap is also provided to secure the bulb tube holder to a supporting structure.

Abstract: The application introduces the technology of Internet of Things into field of attire design, and creates a communicative and sensitive device: the composite and convertible attire with network communication and intelligent sensitive features, referred to as COMS Attire, its purpose is to liberate mobile devices from “hand-held” mode, and use the convertibility of attire to protect and enhance intelligent elements. Attire is big in size, large in capacity, deformable in shape, attachable and detachable in structure, and its carried items can be exposed and concealed at will. Attire is a daily necessity in people's lives, and the most suitable place for development of new generation of mobile intelligent device to replace the miniaturized traditional mobile one; the technical achievements of hardware “miniaturization” make COMS attire more intelligent, more fashionable and popular with users. COMS attire increases the choice of chip types, and expands the installation space of intelligent components.

Abstract: A wearable pouch operable to hold at least one portable battery pack and other power or communications equipment. The wearable pouch includes a main body with a front side, a back side opposite the front side, at least one sealable opening, and at least one opening for at least one lead from the at least one portable battery pack secured within the wearable pouch.

Abstract: A wearable baby diaper changing platform that is releasably attached to a user's body via a waist belt and padded neck strap. The platform includes a foldable pouch for holding a baby while changing diapers. A removable and foldable stiffener is incorporated within the foldable pouch. Additional panels having storage pockets are included to hold extra diapers, wipes, and supplies. Removable changing pads are also included along with safety straps to removably secure the baby onto the platform. The platform is adapted to be folded up and includes at least one shoulder strap for convenient over-the-shoulder carrying.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide an adjustable magnetic attachment force for flag football and for determining a location in flag football. In some embodiments, a system comprises a flag and a wearable item, wherein the flag and the wearable item are configured such that a magnetic attachment force exerted between a first connector and a second connector attaches the flag to the wearable item. In some embodiments, a set comprises one or more flags and one or more wearable items, wherein an adjustable magnetic attachment force attaching the flags and wearable items is adjusted by replacing one or more magnetic components. In some embodiments, a system comprising a flag and a wearable item is configured to detect that contact between a first connector and a second connector has been broken and to automatically indicate a location associated with the contact being broken.

Abstract: A coupling member to couple a first shaft with a second shaft is disclosed. The coupling member may include a flat member having a set of holes positioned along its circumference. The set of holes may include a first sub-set of holes coinciding with holes associated with the first shaft and a second sub-set of holes coinciding with holes associated with the second shaft. Each of the first shaft and the second shaft may include a plurality of rib segments, each rib segment having a hole. The coupling member may be configured to couple with the first shaft via the first sub-set of holes and the plurality of holes associated with the first shaft. The coupling member may be further configured to couple with the second shaft via the second sub-set of holes and the plurality of holes associated with the second shaft.

Abstract: A toothbrush device includes a detachably attached toothbrush head. The device includes a handle having a compartment therein for storing replacement toothbrush heads. The handle has a first section and a second section detachably connected together to form the compartment. The replacement toothbrush heads are detachably secured to the second section of the handle. The user can detach the second section from the first section to access the replacement toothbrush heads such that the user can replace the toothbrush head in the toothbrush head holder with a replacement toothbrush head, when desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic brush. The cosmetic brush of the present disclosure includes a brush body; a fixing part coupled to one side of the brush body; and a brush bristle part of which one side is coupled to the fixing part, wherein the brush bristle part has a fan shape, the brush bristle part includes a first rounding portion and a second rounding portion, and the second rounding portion is provided to be more curved than the first rounding portion.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a heat brush with a handle and a base. The base includes a heating surface and a bristle that has a protrusion. The protrusion may have any of several structures. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A toothbrush apparatus, a method, and a medical system. The apparatus includes a sensing module configured to detect one or more brushing parameters for determining at least a brushing intensity. One or more processors are communicatively coupled to the sensing module and are configured to determine at least the brushing intensity and output the determined brushing intensity.

Abstract: A brush useful for washing external surfaces, such as of a vehicle. The brush comprises a plurality of bristles connected to a hub. Each bristle has an elongated shaft having a number of cleaning structures extending outwardly from the shaft, providing multiple faces and edges arranged in a circumferential manner around the shaft, and producing multiple washing actions by the bristles as they are moved adjacent the surface. The hub and bristles may be integrally molded in a first condition having a planar form, and then folded relative to the hub to position the bristles extending from the hub in a cleaning direction from the hub. The hubs are secured to mounting structures by reception of the hubs in apertures in the mounting structures. In an embodiment, the mounting surfaces comprise flexible stanchions which are moved relative to an external surface to provide high resolution washing of a vehicle surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a toothbrush having a bristle carrier made of a thermoplastic material with a front side and a rear side is provided. At least one recess formed as a blind hole in the bristle carrier extends from the front side in the bristle carrier, and holds at least one bristle. The at least one bristle is received in a receiving opening of a tool melted to form a thickening at its attachment-side end and inserted with its attachment-side end into the recess. The thermoplastic material is heated and, by pressing the tool against the front side of the bristle carrier, is deformed such that the thermoplastic material is displaced radially inwards into the recess, at least in the region of an edge surrounding the recess, for the form-fitting sealing of the thickening, in that a projection provided radially adjacent to the recess is pressed into the thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A table includes a tabletop and a frame supporting the tabletop. The frame includes a mounting assembly, first and second leg assemblies coupled with the mounting assembly, and first and second supporting assemblies to control rotation of the first and second leg assemblies. The frame also includes one or more couplers disposed at a mounting member of the mounting assembly to connect the mounting assembly with the first and second supporting assemblies or to connect the mounting assembly with the tabletop.

Abstract: A foldable frame with enhanced stability includes a mounting assembly, a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly. Each of the first and second leg assemblies are pivotally coupled with the mounting assembly and rotatable with respect to the mounting assembly between a use position and a storage position. Each of the first and second leg assemblies includes a substantially straight first leg and a substantially straight second leg. The first and second legs are slanted outwardly to increase the supporting area and thus enhance the stability of the foldable frame and stability of other structures supported by the foldable frame.

Abstract: A picnic table includes first and second structures detachably connected to each other by linking assemblies. One of the first and second structures is a table and the other of the first and second structures is a bench. A linking assembly includes a linking member, which has a first end portion connected to the first structure and a second end portion detachably connected to the second structure. When the second end portion is disconnected from the second structure, the linking member is retractable or rotatable toward the first structure.

Abstract: A picnic table includes first and second structures detachably connected to each other by linking assemblies. One of the first and second structures is a table and the other of the first and second structures is a bench. A linking assembly includes a linking member, which has a first end portion connected to the first structure and a second end portion detachably connected to the second structure. When the second end portion is disconnected from the second structure, the linking member is retractable or rotatable toward the first structure.

Abstract: An electromotive adjusting device for a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of table furniture, includes a drive unit for adjusting a movable furniture part, and a control device for actuating the drive unit. The control device is configured for fastening to the movable furniture part. A sensor is arranged within a housing of the control device in order to detect a deformation of the furniture part and to switch off the drive unit when deformation is detected. Provision is made for a transmission element which is in contact with the furniture part and transmits the deformation of the furniture part to the sensor.

Abstract: A merchandise display device includes a plurality of merchandise compartments, separated from one another by means of a merchandise divider, and displaceable slats delimiting these merchandise compartments in a common dispensing area. The merchandise display device has a base plate and two side walls connected to it. In addition, a slat rail carrying the slats is attached to both side walls. The merchandise display device that can be easily assembled and adapted.

Abstract: A booth in which a desk is provided in a space surrounded by a floor, side walls, and a top and that is movable with a component for movement provided at the floor, the booth includes a handle for a movement operation of the booth.

Abstract: One or more devices are provided that are configured to detachably engage within a modular system. The one or more devices are expandable to provide a surface to perform work.

Abstract: An assembly is to be mounted on a drawer slide to provide dampening to a drawer for an enclosure. The enclosure includes a front wall having a cutout area with merging lower and side edges. The drawer slide includes a stationary member mounted to the enclosure and a sliding member attached to the drawer. The assembly includes; a dampening mechanism having front and rear ends, the dampening mechanism configured to prevent slamming of the drawer during closing and to maintain the drawer in a closed position, the dampening mechanism having a hook that engages an activator mounted on the drawer; a front mounting bracket attached to the front end of the dampening mechanism, the front mounting bracket configured to mount to and engage the side edge of the cabinet and the stationary member of the drawer slide; and a rear mounting bracket attached to the dampening mechanism rearwardly of the front mounting bracket, the rear mounting bracket configured to mount to and engage the stationary member of the drawer slide.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking member, a positioning member, and an operating member, configured to operate one of the blocking member and the positioning member. The first rail includes a positioning feature; the second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The blocking member and the positioning member are movably mounted on the second rail, and are respectively at one of the first state and the second state. When the second rail is moved in an extending direction from a retracted position to an extending position relative to the first rail, the second rail is prevented from being moved in the extending direction or a retracting direction from the second extending position relatively to the first rail, through the positioning member and the blocking member respectively corresponding to two portions of the positioning feature of the first rail.

Abstract: A cylindrical stop assembly for inhibiting a utensil tray from shifting in a drawer includes a sleeve. A first foot is removably attachable to the sleeve to abut an end of a drawer in which the sleeve is positioned. A tube is slidably positioned in the sleeve such that the sleeve and the tube have a telescopic combined length. In this way the sleeve and the tube can extend between the end of a drawer and an end of a utensil tray positioned in the drawer. A second foot is removably attachable to the tube to abut the end of the utensil tray.

Abstract: An adjustable levelling pad includes a first component provided with first screw threads, a second component provided with second screw threads cooperating with the first screw threads of the first component and a bearing element having a bearing surface cooperating with the first component. The second component has an upper surface having an inclined surface portion, the inclined surface portion being inclined in the radial outward direction at an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the axis of elevation of the adjustable pad.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus (1) to mount a flat video screen, forming part of a video wall, to a support comprises a front frame (2) to carry the video screen, and a rear frame (3) to mount to the support, connected by a pair of scissor mechanisms (6). The mounting apparatus (1) has a closed configuration in which the scissor mechanisms (6) are closed and the front (2) and rear (3) frames are close together, and an open configuration in which the scissor mechanisms (6) are open and the frontal frame (2) is spaced away from the rear frame (3). A tension spring (18) is mounted across one scissor mechanism (6), urging it open and biasing the frames (2,3) apart into the open configuration. A series of latch elements (15,16) mounted to the frontal (2) and rear (3) frames engage when the frames (2,3) are pushed together into the closed configuration, holding the frames (2,3) together, but then release when the frames (2,3) are again pushed together, allowing the tension spring (18) to drive them apart.