Abstract: An ultra-slim fastener for a garment includes male and female parts engagable by inclining the male part while inserting a foot into a cavity of the female part, and pivoting the parts to a co-planar orientation. The female has a roof thickness, and the foot may be offset by at least the roof thickness. The male and female may include flanges which have a symmetrical appearance when engaged. The male and female may include a plurality of protrusions distributed throughout a weld region for welding the parts to a garment piece. Features of the fastener improve tensile strength, increase flexibility, and improve comfort.

Abstract: A protection device that provides improved protection against damage to the underlying product. The protection device includes silk impact pillows that absorb energy from low or high impacts. The present disclosure provides the ability to adjust a plurality of attributes: 1) pillow stiffness, 2) cocoon density; and 3) cocoon height, to construct a pillow of a desired impact resistance.

Abstract: A tearoff film lens cover system includes a goggle lens or visor and a pin arranged to receive respective tabs of a plurality of tearoff films positioned on the goggle lens or visor, the pin having a head and a shaft that is narrower than the head. The pin may be disposed on an outrigger of a goggle frame, on a strap clip removably clipped to a goggle strap, or on a racing helmet visor, for example. A resilient body is disposed adjacent the shaft of the pin so as to compress as the tabs of the tearoff films are received by the pin, the resilient body biasing the received tearoff films toward the head of the pin.

Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at at least one position of the pivoting visor. First and second electrical wires are electrically connected to the first and second visor electrical contacts respectively.

Abstract: An upper may include a first knitted portion configured to form an outer surface of the upper, a second knitted portion configured to form an inner surface of the upper, where the second knitted portion is at least partially coextensive with the first knitted portion, an interstitial space between the first knitted portion and the second knitted portion, and a knitted connection structure connecting the first knitted portion to the second knitted portion. The knitted connection structure may extend at least partially along at least one of a tongue and a collar of the upper, and the second knitted portion may include at least one double jersey knit structure that is coextensive with the first knitted portion.

Abstract: A shell for a ski boot of the kind comprising an outer shell made of a substantially rigid material and an inner liner made of a substantially soft material is provided. The shell is provided with a gaiter made of a waterproof material, and the lower edge of the gaiter is secured to the inner surface of the shell and the gaiter extends beyond the upper edge of the shell. Preferably, the base of the shell comprises a removable portion so that a through-opening is obtained in the base of the shell, which through-opening guarantees an easy access to the inner space of the shell for accurate securing of the gaiter to the inner surface of the shell.

Abstract: A running shoe includes an upper coupled to a sole structure. The sole structure includes a midsole and an outsole. The outsole wraps around a sole structure such that it contacts the midsole. The outer surface of the outsole includes a series of treads or traction elements extending along the bottom and sides of the outsole. With this configuration, when the sole structure contacts an uneven topography, the outsole conforms around the topography, stabilizing the footwear during use.

Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a first barrier layer formed of a first material, and a second barrier layer formed of a second material. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer cooperate to form a fluid-filled chamber having a first fluid-filled segment extending along an arcuate path, a second fluid-filled segment extending from a first end of the first fluid-filled segment to a first distal end along a first longitudinal axis, and a third fluid-filled segment extending from a second end of the first fluid-filled segment to a second distal end along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer may be joined together define a web area connecting each of the first segment, the second segment, and the third segment.

Abstract: A modular, customizable shoe assembly comprises a shoe shell including a shell attachment mechanism on a lower portion of the shoe shell and a pair of engagement members on an upper medial region of the shoe shell. The shoe assembly includes at least two different types of shoe soles which can be releasably connected alternatively to the shoe shell. Each of the shoe soles have a sole attachment mechanism adapted for releasable connection to the shell attachment mechanism. At least two different types of securement assemblies which can be releasably connected alternately to the shoe shell are provided and each of the securement assemblies are adapted for releasable connection to the pair of engagement members. The securement assemblies are arranged and designed to aid in securing the shoe to a wearer's foot. The shoe shell may also include a back heel mechanism on the rear of the shoe shell. A detachable loop piece having an upper loop is arranged and designed to detachably connect to the back heel mechanism.

Abstract: A cushion device is provided comprising a plurality of cells arranged in an array. Each one of the plurality of cells may comprise a plurality of vertical walls interconnected to form a vertical structure. Each vertical wall of each cell may be connected to an adjacent vertical wall of an adjacent cell such that each cell is connected to a plurality of adjacent cells. Each of the plurality of vertical walls may comprise a port where the port of each vertical wall of each cell may be in fluid communication with an adjacent port of the adjacent vertical wall of the adjacent cell via a fluid aperture.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. The article of footwear also includes a cradle having a base extending between the upper and the sole structure, a first sidewall extending from the base and along a first side of the upper, and a second sidewall extending from the base along a second side of the upper, each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall including a plurality of eyelets. The article of footwear further includes a cable operable to move the upper between a relaxed state and a tightened state. The cable including a first strand extending through at least one of the eyelets of the first sidewall and a second strand extending through at least one of the eyelets of the second sidewall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe upper (1) for a shoe (2), especially for a sports shoe. To create an upper which allows an optimal lacing at a pleasant appearance the invention proposes that the upper comprises: a plane base layer (3) of material, a structured layer (4) being arranged on the outer surface (5) of the base layer (3) facing away from the foot of the wearer of the shoe (2), wherein the structured layer (4) comprises a plurality of tunnel sections (6), wherein each tunnel section (6) has at least one tunnel (7) which extends from a first side (8) to a second side (9) of the tunnel section (6) and wherein the tunnel section (6) comprises at least one connecting channel (10) which connects the tunnel (7) with the outer surface (11) of the tunnel section (6).

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes portions having extended floated portions to distribute forces acting on the knitted component and resist stretching of the knitted component when the article of footwear is worn during a sport or athletic activity.

Abstract: A detachable lace tightening system for existing footwear, said footwear including a boot having first and second opposing sides configured to fit around a foot, a plurality of eyelet members are positioned on the opposing sides from a lower end to an upper end, a footwear tongue extending from boot between the opposing sides, the system comprising: a rotatable spool detachably secured to the tongue of the footwear, a braided nylon cable insertable into the guide members having a first end and a second end; the first and second ends extend outwardly from the guide members at the upper end of the opposing sides and the first and second ends are removably secured with respect to the rotatable spool; a tightening control knob upon said spool for winding the cable around the spool to place tension on the cable in a first direction, thereby pulling opposing sides of the footwear towards each other; and a releasable lock provided for preventing rotation of the spool in the second direction whereby releasing the loc

Abstract: A shoelace locking apparatus includes an elongated body having an exterior and a channel. The channel has a diameter sized to receive a shoelace in friction fit relation. A tab is secured to and projects outwardly from the exterior sidewall of the body. The tab has an aperture. The aperture has a diameter sized to receive a shoelace in friction fit relation and is oriented crosswise to the channel. A force in a first direction that would otherwise be sufficient to dislodge the shoelace from the aperture is resisted with the shoelace held fast in the channel. A force in a second direction that would otherwise be sufficient to dislodge the shoelace from the channel is resisted with the shoelace held fast in the aperture.

Abstract: An adjustment device includes a housing supporting a rotatable spool that is operably coupled to a tension line. The spool is configured to rotate about a first axis in a first direction to wind the tension line around the spool and is configured to rotate about the first axis in a second direction opposite the first rotational direction to unwind the at least one tension line from the spool. The device includes a lever pivotally coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The lever is selectively coupled to the spool to drive rotation of the spool in the first direction. The device also includes a release mechanism that is configured to selectively release the spool such that the spool is free to rotate in either the first or second direction in response to manual forces applied to the release mechanism.

Abstract: A traction cleat assembly for a golf shoe includes a hub and removable cover affixed to the hub body in a fixed position with mated sealing engagement between the hub and removable cover defining a, the hub body including a minor driven fitting comprising one of a female fitting and male fitting defined in the hub bottom surface, and the cover top surface including a minor driving fitting for mating engagement with the minor driven fitting to define mated engagement therebetween.

Abstract: An ultra-slim fastener for a garment includes male and female parts engagable by inclining the male part while inserting a foot into a cavity of the female part, and pivoting the parts to a co-planar orientation. The female has a roof thickness, and the foot may be offset by at least the roof thickness. The male part may include a weld joint including alternating welded regions and non-welded regions. The male and female may include a plurality of protrusions distributed throughout a weld region for welding the parts to a garment piece. Features of the fastener improve tensile strength, increase flexibility, and improve comfort.

Abstract: A wearable jewelry device method and system that is customizable and interchangeable. The jewelry can be composed of material commonly used for jewelry making. The jewelry comprises of two individual chains that attach to each end of interchangeable charms. Each charm has a ring at either end for this connection. Releasable clasps connect the chains to the rings on the charms. To finish connection for functionality and wearability there is a slightly different swag chain attached to one chain that a releasable clasp will connect to. Jewelry device is adjustable to size depending on where you connect the releasable clasp to swag chain. Jewelry is suitable for use as necklace, bracelet, waist chain, anklet or other area on a human. The attachable charms can be words, pictures or jewels that are customizable to wear when nude, with a bikini or over clothing to create the desired look or mood.

Abstract: A clasp mechanism is disclosed. Example embodiments are directed to a clasp mechanism comprising: an outer tube; an end cap attached at a top of the outer tube; an inner tube encompassed by the outer tube, the inner tube having a beveled edge at the top; a spring and a plate captured between the end cap and the beveled edge of the inner tube; a slotted end-cap at the bottom of the outer tube; and a hook configured for insertion into a slot of the slotted end-cap, to latch to the beveled edge of the inner tube, and to be held in place by the spring and plate.

Abstract: A locking mechanism fastened at neck, ear and wrist areas with at least one male part body, includes a female part body, wherein the male part body is attached to the female part body. The locking mechanism includes a mounting opening, wherein the male part body is advanced towards a direction and placed in the mounting opening, moving jaws meeting to lock the male part body entering the mounting opening of the female part body, at least one retainer tab formed on the moving jaws, and male part teeth with tooth sockets, wherein the at least one retainer tab is seated on the tooth sockets.

Abstract: The present invention provides customized jewelry designs for pendants, earrings bracelets, rings and other pieces of jewelry that display a specific time or specific calendar date on the piece of jewelry to commemorate a special time or calendar date. The piece of jewelry is invisibly divided into sixty segments and one or more sets comprised of two design elements are placed on the surface of the jewelry. The first design element of the one or more sets is positioned on the jewelry at one of the sixty segments and represents an hour hand of a clock. The second design element of the one or more sets also is positioned on the jewelry at one of the sixty segments and represents a minute hand of a clock. The placement of each of the one or more sets of design elements may represent one or more specific times, or the one or more specific times may represent one or more calendar days, i.e., the number of the month and the number of the day which has been transposed into one or more specific times on the clock.

Abstract: An earring post construction that includes an elongated earring post and a cup that is for the support of a decorative piece. The elongated earring post and cup are integrally formed in a single piece construction so as to eliminate the use of any attachment means between the elongated earring post and the cup; in combination with a securing stud that engages with the elongated earring post, and wherein there is provided an elongated passage in the elongated earring post so as to minimize the amount of precious metal used in constructing at least the elongated earring post.

Abstract: This document describes a handbag that includes: a bag-shaped body that defines an opening for receiving personal items; a handle for carrying the handbag, the handle being attached to the body; and a first and second flap each attached to the body along opposing edges of the opening, wherein the first and second flaps can be secured in a first position, in which the flaps overlap one another to substantially close the opening of the body, and in a second position, in which each flap extends away from the opening, along a side of the body.

Abstract: An integrated self-opening and self-closing stairs-climbing trolley case is provided. The integrated self-opening and self-closing stairs-climbing trolley case includes a case body, wherein a bottom of the case body is provided with universal wheels, a telescopic draw bar is arranged on a side of the case body, a bottom of a sliding plate is provided with unidirectional wheels, an inner bracket is respectively connected with the telescopic draw bar and the case body, limiting connecting rods on left and right sides are movably connected with the inner bracket via a first connecting rod and are movably connected with the sliding plate via a second connecting rod, torsional spring connecting rods on the left and right sides are movably connected with the inner bracket via a third connecting rod and are movably connected with the sliding plate via a fourth connecting rod.

Abstract: A collapsible suitcase includes a main body having a rigid back panel, top, bottom, front, and rear panels. A frame is connected to the panels opposite to the back panel, and a cover is connected to one side of the frame. A liner bag is removably positioned within the main body. The main body transitions between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the top, bottom, front, and rear panels extend orthogonal to the back panel. In the collapsed configuration the top, bottom, front and rear panels are folded inward and are positioned within the interior space of the main body. A folding wheelbase having a plurality of casters is hingedly connected to rigid back panel. In the open position the casters extend outward from the bottom panel, and in the closed position the casters are positioned against the back panel.

Abstract: The present application relates to a protective leather case and a positioning device for protecting a smart terminal. The protective leather case includes a leather layer; an adhesive layer; and a positioning release film including a first release film and a second release film. The leather layer, the adhesive layer and the positioning release film are laminated sequentially. The first release film is provided in a first direction. At least two second release films are provided, and are arranged on both sides of the first release film in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The protective leather case can be used to facilitate accurate positioning and lamination between the protective leather case and the smart terminal.

Abstract: A container includes a base and a shell rotatably coupled. The shell defines an aperture and a cradle is rotatably mounted therein. The top of the cradle holds an object and the cradle is pivotable between presentation and storage positions. An actuatable member is movable to open or occlude the aperture. Rotation of the base relative to the shell, in a first direction, drives the actuatable member towards an open position and pivots the cradle towards the presentation position, and rotation in a second direction drives the actuatable member towards a closed position and pivots the cradle towards the storage position. A lever pin on the cradle extends through a C-slot of an inner mechanism rotating with the base to a channel on the shell. Rotation between the base and shell causes the channel to drive the lever pin to different ends of the C-slot to thereby pivot the cradle.

Abstract: An apparatus for temporary storage of one or more rings or other valuable items.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of sports accessories, and in particular to a waterproof shading bag comprising an upper shell, a lower shell, a zipper, a touch film, and a waterproof partition frame. The upper shell is connected to the lower shell by the zipper. An extension end is arranged at an upper edge of the lower shell. A drainage groove is arranged between the extension end and the zipper. A drain hole is arranged below the drainage groove. The touch film is arranged in a middle of the upper shell. A storage space is arranged in the lower shell. The waterproof partition frame is arranged at an inner end of the lower shell. Hook & loop straps are arranged at a bottom of the lower shell.

Abstract: A luggage handle is described. Embodiments of the luggage handle can include, but are not limited to, a handle assembly and at least one case assembly. The handle assembly can be configured to move from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The luggage handle can typically be implemented with rolling luggage. The luggage handle can implement a ball lock mechanism that can include magnetic components.

Abstract: A device for filtering of liquid and filling for a household electrical appliance including a main filtering device which is designed to filter a liquid; a main body including: a main tank having a pressing area that is deformable under the manual pressure by a user; a duct for emptying the main tank, the emptying duct designed to convey the filtered liquid from the main tank to a tank of a household electrical appliance when the deformable pressing area is deformed by the user. The main tank is situated downstream from the main filtering device, such as to receive and store the liquid filtered by said main filtering device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for unraveling braids of real/natural hair and/or synthetic braid extensions, or a combination thereof, work from the bottom of the braid up using one or more tines automated to repetitively penetrate the braid and pull through and down it to unravel it. The systems and methods may unravel braid/entanglements faster than could otherwise be done manually by hand.

Abstract: An improved hair detoxification bag having an interior receptacle for receiving a hair treatment product and an exterior surface comprising a barrier from chemical, viral, and pathogenic materials is disclosed. The hair detoxification bag is formed of a flexible plastic material and includes a cap for placement on the head of a user, a brim portion, an extended portion, and a flexible hair retainer extending downwardly and being provided with an a release point for hair treatment products.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for drying objects are provided. The apparatus can comprise a housing configured to provide an airflow channel having an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, an airflow generating element configured to effect an airflow through the airflow channel, and one or more radiation energy sources configured to generate infrared radiation and direct the infrared radiation toward an exterior of the housing. At least a portion of at least one of the one or more radiation energy sources does not contact the airflow channel or the airflow, thereby maintaining an operating temperature of the radiation energy source within a predetermined range.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blow dryer. The blow dryer includes an air duct and a handle coupled to the air duct. The air duct arranges an air outlet channel and an air outlet in air communication with the air outlet channel. The air duct is provided with an air guiding element at a front end of the air outlet channel. The air guiding element is configured to guide airflow in the air outlet channel to an inside wall of the air outlet channel, so that the airflow is concentrated and discharged from the air duct through the air outlet, thus increasing the strength of the wind pressure provided by the blow dryer.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a hygiene kit, in particular a hygiene kit that provides collapsible manipulation of at least two tools of personal hygiene, such as for example a toothbrush and a comb, whereby said hygiene kit includes a casing with two casing parts configured with the shape of half-shell so that can collect the toothbrush part of the two utensils inside thereof, and adapted so that can be mechanically retained one with the other by means of connection parts that also provide rotation support for the swivelling movement of the utensils between respective recollected and utility positions, and vice-versa.

Abstract: A dropper dispenser is provided and comprises a body and a dispensing tube. The body includes two or more parts. One or more of the parts is movable to create a vacuum to draw fluid into the dispensing tube.

Abstract: A printing apparatus that can keep a target object from coming into contact with a printing unit, and a controlling method for the printing apparatus are provided. To this end, the printing apparatus includes a first adjustment unit that can adjust a first distance in a first direction between a first target object placed on a first placement unit and a printing unit, a second adjustment unit that can adjust a second distance in the first direction between a second target object placed on a second placement unit and the printing unit, and a control unit that controls at least one of the first adjustment unit and the second adjustment unit such that the first distance is smaller than the second distance in a case of printing on the first target object.

Abstract: A method for applying an emollient fluid to the skin includes cooling an emollient fluid and applying the cooled fluid to the skin. The emollient fluid may be made from a powdered plant product mixed into an aqueous medium. The fluid may be cooled to form a solid which is applied to the skin. Optionally, the solid is formed on an applicator which serves as a handle for the user. A kit which includes a mold, an applicator and a supply of emollient product is provided. The powdered plant product may be made from a powdered plant, powdered fruit or powdered extract of any one or more of pineapple, pumpkin, rice, banana, oats, cucumber, strawberry, lemon peel, watermelon, guava, mango avocado, tomato, blueberries, pomegranate, green tea (matcha), spirulina, dragon fruit, and beet.

Abstract: A make-up product (1) comprising a transfer or writing surface (2), at least one part (3) of said transfer surface (2) having a surface finish featuring parallel grooves (S), so as to determine a plurality of relief elements (P), each with at least a first face (A) and a second face (B) facing the exposed surface of the said part (3) of the transfer surface (2), each first face (A) facing in an essentially opposite direction to each second face (B), at least some of the first faces (A) having cavities (20) or reliefs arranged so as to form a first FIG. 4), at least some of the second faces (B) having cavities (20) or reliefs so as to form a second FIG. 5) so that, when tilting the make-up product (1) so that mostly the first faces are visible (A), the first FIG. 4) is visible, while when tilting the make-up product (1) so that mostly the second faces are visible (B), the second figure is visible (5).

Abstract: A device to dispensing a compound has a movable support arranged in a device housing in order to act on the compound, and a rotary handle in order to move the support between a lower starting position and a maximum upper extended position of the support. The handle has a spindle which can be rotated about a longitudinal axis provided in the movement direction of the support. A spindle nut is additionally provided on the support. The spindle nut has a length in the direction of the longitudinal axis, the length being greater than the distance between the lower starting position and the maximum upper extended position in the movement direction of the support. According to another solution, a combination of the support, the spindle, and the compound can be inserted into the device housing from the top for connecting to the rotary handle.

Abstract: A refillable dispenser for a stick product according to the present invention comprises a holder cup, an A-shell and an inner base. Preferably, the dispenser will also comprise an outer base and a closure. The holder cup and A-shell form a cartridge subassembly for a stick product that can be bottom filled, and removed and replaced as needed. The dispenser requires no lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an information processing device, computer readable media, a nail printing system and a nail design selection method which make it possible to present nail designs which are more suitable for a psychosomatic state of a user. A print device includes a control unit which acquires biological information which relates to a blood flow of the user and determines nail designs to be presented to the user on the basis of the acquired biological information.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure of a rucking system that includes a stackable plate assembly having a first plate and a second plate.

Abstract: Assemblies of a cap and a tube fixed to the cap are provided in which at least a portion of each assembly has a visual coding of color and/or indicia for use with one of different sizes of bottles at least in accordance with a height of the bottles from a closed bottom end to an open top end for engaging the cap of the assembly. In each assembly, the cap has a tube mounted to, or through, an aperture extending through the cap to extend a selected length enabling one end of the tube to reach or extend along at least a portion of an interior surface of the bottom end of any of the bottles of the height to which the assembly is coded for use therewith. Each of the caps has another tube or port to another aperture of the cap to provide an air vent.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to device carriers configured to be mounted to a limb or appendage of a user. In various configurations, the device carriers disclosed herein are configured to be mounted to an arm of a user to provide convenient access to an electronic device. In various embodiments, the disclosed apparatus may include a mechanism for mounting the device to the user's limb and a supplemental fastening mechanism. In some configurations the mechanism for mounting the apparatus to the user's limb includes two or more elastic loops having differing diameters. In various embodiments the supplemental fastening mechanism includes a wrapping portion configured to wrap around the user's limb, which may further include a retaining mechanism such as hook-and-loop fabric configured to interface with hook-and-loop fabric on the elastic loops to secure the apparatus to a user in a wrapped state.

Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is removably attachable to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.

Abstract: A paint brush cleaning system includes a housing and a paint brush cleaner attached to the housing. The housing contains solvent that helps clean a paint brush. The paint brush cleaner rotates a wire brush against the bristles of the paint brush and actuates a pump to eject solvent drawn from the housing as the paint brush is moved in translation. The wire brush is coupled to a retractable cord, which rotates the wire brush. A holder is simultaneously coupled to the retractable cord and the pump. When force is exerted on the holder, the retractable cord rotates the wire brush and the pump ejects solvent. A user can insert a paint brush handle through the holder, thus actuating the pump and rotating the wire brush by applying force to the handle. The housing attaches to a user's belt, providing easy access to the paint brush cleaning system.

Abstract: A moving kitchen is provided. The moving kitchen includes a frame. The frame is provided with two oppositely arranged side plates. A fixed part for fixing two side plates is connected between the two side plates, a main accommodation space is formed between the two side plates, an external sliding table is arranged in the main accommodation space, two sides of the external sliding table are slidably connected to inner side surfaces of corresponding side plates, separately, a side surface of the external sliding table extends downward to form a lower extension part, an internal accommodation space is formed between the lower extension part and a lower end of the external sliding table, an internal sliding table is arranged in the internal accommodation space, and two sides of the internal sliding table are slidably connected to an inner side surface of a corresponding lower extension part, separately.