Abstract: A disposable glove has a thickness of 0.03-0.12 mm, tensile strength of at least 14 Mpa, and elongation of at least 350%. The disposable glove is made by dip-coagulating a glove former with a water-based latex compound consisting of or comprising a base latex which is a vinyl acetate ethylene latex or a blend of vinyl acetate ethylene latex and carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene latex, a pH adjuster, an external crosslinker, and a process additive.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an eco-friendly wearable article comprising a nutrient complex capable of efficiently able to reduce or eliminate methane gas emission during biodegradation of the article, and a method of making the eco-friendly wearable article containing the nutrient complex. Preferably, the nutrient complex typically comprises anionic sulphate ions and cationic salts of iron(II) and copper(II), thereby facilitating methane oxidation in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill.

Abstract: A glove matrix and method of making gloves from a web of material, which leaves no scrap from the web of material. A first sheet of material is overlaid on a second sheet of material forming a web. First and second glove patterns are formed in the web are arranged to be opposite one another in the cross machine direction of the web. A sinusoidal cut can be made in the web in the machine direction to form glove patterns opposite each other in the cross machine direction.

Abstract: A wearable may be provided with or configured to provide interactive skin. The interactive skin may be configured for accepting touch input from a user. The interactive skin may include one or more flexible layers and may include or be mounted under a transparent display cover layer such as a layer of clear glass or plastic. Interactive skin may include a touch-sensitive layer that allows a user to provide touch input to the wearable. Display pixels on interactive skin may be used to display visual information to the user. The interactive skin may be configured for detecting a condition of at least one wearable and generating an output function in response to the detected condition.

Abstract: The front and back portions are joined in a first and a second side seam along opposing side edges of the front and back portions and comprising a stretch-bonded laminate web including an elastic film which is stretch-bonded between two nonwoven webs. The side seams are constituted by fusion bonds formed by laser bonding and extend along the side edges of the front and back portions of the pant-type garment. The side seams have a width in the width direction of the pant-type garment in the range of from 0.3 to 1.5 millimetres, and a thickness in the range of from 0.2 to 1.5 millimeters, the thickness of the side seams being perpendicular to the width direction and the length direction of the pant type garment.

Abstract: An antimicrobial fabric for healthcare apparel comprising singlet oxygen generating photosensitising dye, preferably wherein the dye is a cationic phthalocyanine.

Abstract: A method of attaching hair extensions includes sectioning, beading, securing, and stitching hair extensions into a client's hair. Sectioning allows a hairdresser to properly place the hair extension, which creates beads that are unseen. The beads may be placed so as to allow a flexible groove to place the wefts. Securing the wefts includes a pattern of stitching that places a stitch at a side, middle, opposite side, and between the beads. This stitching pattern promotes secure wefts as well as prevents damage to scalp and hair.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a row of artificial eyelashes, having at least the two following steps of: (a) knitting an assembly for forming rows of artificial eyelashes to be fixed to the edge of an eyelid, this assembly having at least two base parts, at least one of which is intended to be fixed to the edge of an eyelid, which are disposed parallel and symmetrically to one another with respect to a median plane (P), and false eyelashes, each base part having a first warp thread forming stitches, in particular a chain-stitch knitted warp thread, and (b) curving the row of artificial eyelashes and/or the base part and/or the false eyelashes by applying a mechanical load in the presence of an energy stimulus causing the material of the false eyelashes to heat up, in particular by applying ultrasound or high frequencies or by heating.

Abstract: A row of artificial eyelashes to be fixed to the edge of an eyelid, having (i) a base part intended to be fixed to the edge of the eyelid, and (ii) false eyelashes, the base part having a first warp thread forming stitches, in particular a chain-stitch knitted warp thread, the false eyelashes passing through the stitches of the base part, in particular through the chain stitches of the first warp thread, and being retained in the stitches of the base part without being tied thereto.

Abstract: A measuring device for determining the bra size of a user is disclosed. The device has a first (middle) band (100) for fitting around the user's bust to determine cup size, a second (lower) band (200) for fitting around the user's torso below the bust for determining band size, and a third (upper) band (300) for securing the device in position during measurement. The device also includes a panel (400) which is separable into two panel parts (410, 420) by means of a zipper (430). The first band is provided with cup size indicia (113) and the second band is provided with band size indicia (223). The second band (200) is configured to indicate the user's band size on the band size indicia (223), and the first and second bands (100, 200) are employed to determine the user's cup size on the cup size indicia (113). The panel parts (410, 420) can be separated after measurement so that the device can be removed by a user while still displaying the measurements.

Abstract: A head covering system for securely storing and retrieving a firearm stored inside is provided. The firearm is stored inside an interior hollow section in a concealed manner inside the head covering section as the interior hollow section is covered by a closing section in a way that visually blends the closing section with the rest of the head covering system. In an embodiment, magnets may be attached to the top of interior of the hat to secure a firearm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety helmet including an energy distribution part arranged in a body part of the safety helmet for distributing the energy of an impact in the safety helmet.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for protecting a user head are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method can comprise receiving, by a processor operatively coupled to a helmet device, helmet data comprising at least one of statistical data, statistical models, or natural intelligence algorithms. The computer-implemented method can also comprise inflating, by a gas delivery system of the helmet device, a pressure chamber element of the helmet device based on the helmet data. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method can comprise scanning, by a sensor system of the helmet device, surrounding environments of the helmet device for object data.

Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An additively manufactured lattice includes a plurality of symmetrically oriented repeating unit cells. Each of the unit cells is comprised of a vertically oriented tubular structure having a top edge and bottom edge, said tubular structure defined by a circumferential side wall extending from said top edge to said bottom edge. The side wall has a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and an upper portion, with the lower portion terminating at the bottom edge, the upper portion terminating at the top edge, and the intermediate portion positioned between the lower portion and the upper portion. A plurality of spaced legs is included with each unit cell, with each leg formed as an outfolding of the side wall, each outfolding beginning at the side wall intermediate portion and extending progressively further outward through the side wall lower portion to the bottom edge.

Abstract: An adjustable looped-cord goggle attachable to a helmet is provided. The goggle includes a goggle frame having a first side and a second side, one or more channels formed along an internal periphery of frame, and an elastic cord adapted to form a first loop and a second loop. A first end of the cord fastened to a first position on the first side of the frame and a second end exits through a second position on the first side of the frame forming the first loop. A remaining portion of cord is passed through the channels to reach the second side of the frame. Further, the second end of the cord is passed through a third position and exits at a fourth position on the second side of the frame forming the second loop. The first loop and second loop fasten the goggle frame to the helmet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a size adaptive protective headgear including a protective shell including a first and a second front cut extending respectively from a first and second side edge of the protective shell, the first and second front cut enabling expansion and contraction of a front section of the protective shell, and a first and a second rear cut extending respectively from a first and second side edge of the protective shell, the first and second rear cut enabling expansion and contraction of a rear section of the protective shell.

Abstract: A fatigue relief method using smart footwear and an operation method for a user terminal are provided. The fatigue relief method using smart footwear comprises: receiving the provision of pressure data or acceleration data measured while a user wears smart footwear and performs an exercise, wherein the smart footwear has at least one pressure sensor or acceleration sensor and a tactile element, which are installed therein; estimating the fatigue of the user by using the provided pressured data or acceleration data; selecting one of a plurality of vibration solutions on the basis of the estimated fatigue; and allowing the tactile element of the smart footwear to vibrate according to the selected vibration solution.

Abstract: Sports boot including: an inner boot; an exogenous shell, the dimensions of which allow the inner boot to be inserted into or extracted from it, the exogenous shell strengthening the inner boot and allowing it to be attached to a piece of sports equipment. The exogenous shell includes a sole, a forward part of an upper able to pivot with respect to the sole about a first articulation, and a rear part of an upper which is able to pivot with respect to the sole about a second articulation. The sole includes a continuous inner relief pattern having longitudinally-extending ribs separated by longitudinally-extending grooves extending continuously along an entire length of the sole. The inner boot includes a sole with a corresponding relief pattern, so as to position laterally and vertically the inner boot in the exogenous shell.

Abstract: The modular insole system includes a base pad with a plurality forms releasably connected to the top surface thereof. The forms respectively correspond to orthotic support for the heel, arch, and ball portions of a foot. The forms are preferably releasably connected by hook and loop fastening material to the base pad and are made of foam. The forms are adjustable in any location on the top surface of the base pad to provide a custom configuration for a given user. The base pad and foam forms can be provided in different sizes, foam types, durometer hardness, and the like, and can be mixed and matched as needed to further customize the modular insole system for the given user. The forms have edges that complement each other so the insole can more closely simulate expensive custom insoles that are monolithic even when moved about on the base pad.

Abstract: In order to provide a shoe member excellent in strength, the shoe member is composed of a polymer composition that includes cellulose nanofibers and one or more of inorganic fillers selected from the group consisting of magnesium carbonate particles, calcium carbonate particles, silica particles, and talc particles.

Abstract: An article of footwear (100), apparel (500, 600), and/or sporting equipment (300, 400), and methods of manufacturing thereof, having a hydrogel present on at least a portion of an externally-facing side of the article. The hydrogel is effective in reducing soil accumulation on the article, and/or for reducing soil adhesion to the article.

Abstract: A footwear including an upper, a sole, and an insole attached to the sole. The upper has a lower end facing towards the sole. The upper is at least partly provided by a membrane and an outer layer. The membrane is waterproof and breathable. The upper has an upper top end and an upper lower end. The membrane is attached to the outer layer, which has a lower end. The membrane comprises a lower end of the membrane. The membrane of the upper is attached to the insole by a stitching. The stitching attaches the lower end of the membrane to the insole by stitches without perforating the lower end of the outer layer. A waterproof bottom sealing is at least partly comprised by a first adhesive pre-adhered to the lower end of the membrane and a second adhesive pre-adhered to the sole. The upper is adhered to the sole.

Abstract: It is provided a closure device includes a first closure part and a second closure part, which can be placed against each other along a closing direction, are held against each other in a closed position, and can be detached from each other for opening the closure device. The second closure part includes a housing element with a bearing opening and a rotary element rotatably mounted in the bearing opening of the housing element. The rotary element is operatively connected to an actuator element and can be rotated with respect to the second closure part for adjusting the actuator element along a winding direction. The first closure part includes a first toothing device the second closure part includes a second toothing device, and in the closed position of the closure device the first toothing device and the second toothing device are in engagement with each other in such a way that the first closure part and the second closure part are positively held against each other along the winding direction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and associated method for a micro-adjustable traction element are disclosed herein. The micro-adjustable traction element system includes an outsole for positioning along a substrate of a shoe. The outsole secures a traction element to the outsole while enabling positional micro-adjustment of the traction element along the outsole. In one embodiment of the micro-adjustable traction element system, for each traction element positioned along the outsole, the outsole includes a receiver element configured for variable positioning within a pocket of the outsole to receive the traction element.

Abstract: A three-dimensional out sole having a pattern having improved quality and durability has a dye permeated into the surface of the outsole. A depth to which the dye penetrating the micropores is 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm. The dye is permeated into the microspores through vacuum suction. The dye is digitally printed on a thermoplastic sheet. The thermoplastic sheet on which the dye is printed is heated to be softened with flexibility. The softened sheet having flexibility is closely attached to a surface of the shoe outsole having the three-dimensional shape through vacuum adsorption and then is permeated therein.

Abstract: A harness system is provided and includes an upper buckle, an upper strap and a restraining assembly. The upper strap includes shoulder portion and a waist portion divided by the upper buckle. A through slot is formed on the upper buckle. The restraining assembly includes an anti-sliding structure, a beam structure disposed on the upper buckle and a stopping component. The through slot includes a first portion and a second portion divided by the beam structure and respectively adjacent to the shoulder portion and the waist portion. The upper strap passes through the first portion of the through slot from bottom to top and passes through the second portion of the through slot from top to bottom. The stopping component is detachably disposed on the shoulder portion and configured to abut against the upper buckle for restraining a sliding movement of the upper buckle relative to the upper strap.

Abstract: A fastening strap is provided, including: a first fastening assembly, including a plurality of hooks and a first stretchable release layer including a first projection projecting beyond a base layer in a first direction, each of the plurality of hooks including a root portion and a curved portion, the curved portion extending from the root portion and curving toward a second direction, the second direction being lateral to the first direction; and a second fastening assembly, including a second stretchable release layer and a plurality of loops; wherein at least one of the plurality of hooks is releasably hooked to at least one of the plurality of loops.

Abstract: A knitted fastener stringer has a chain stich yarn disposed on the innermost edge wale furthest from the tape body portion of an element attaching portion is the thickest of all the chain stich yarns used in a fastener tape. This enables a distance of a gap formed between left and right fastener tapes to be smaller when a slide fastener is formed by two knitted fastener stringers.

Abstract: A jewelry device constructed of facially opposing plate members for capturing and displaying information or images on the surface of the plate members, when the device is in a closed viewing position or when manipulated to be in an open viewing position, and containing expandable surfaces, integral to the construction of the device, and generated without the use of parts external to device's construction.

Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella comprises a column, an upper nest (3) having a battery assembly (2) and a plurality of external solar panel modules (1), and a lower nest (7) having an LED light assembly (10); a plurality of solar panels (1.3) are detachably connected to an input end of the battery assembly (2) through a quick-connect interface; the column has a DC interface (63), the lower nest (7) has a DC connector (73); when the umbrella is opened, the lower nest (7) moves upward and the DC connector (73) is inserted into the DC interface (63), and the power supply system is electrically connected to the LED light assembly (10) to form a lighting circuit. The umbrella is reasonable in structure, easy to use, and it is mounted stably and reliably and also provides a wider illumination range.

Abstract: A support assembly having a versatile structure capable of use with a variety of different products, devices, etc. intended for outdoor and/or indoor use such as, but not limited to, furniture, and/or umbrella or shade structures. The support assembly includes a body having a plurality of connector structures fixedly connected in outwardly extending, collectively surrounding relation thereto. The connector structures movably and removably interconnect one or more inserts in overlying relation to an outer surface of the body. When the body defines a support pole for an umbrella assembly, the plurality of connectors extend outwardly from the inserts in movable engagement with a canopy activating hub, thereby maintaining a spacing between the hub and the inserts, concurrent to travel of the hub along the length of the body.

Abstract: The field expedient repair kit may comprise an inner loadout storage roll and an outer storage system. The kit may store supplies that are intended for the performance of a field expedient task at a remote venue. As non-limiting examples, the field expedient task may be a repair, emergency medical procedure, military mission, or other activity. The kit may optimize space utilization to maximize the quantity of the supplies that may be carried within a given volume and footprint without hindering accessibility of the supplies. The kit may be operable to transport the supplies to the remote venue and be portable such that the kit may be carried by a person. The inner loadout storage roll may detachably couple to the interior of the outer storage system and may be unrolled to provide access to the supplies.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for enhanced hair covering. An enhanced covering device may comprise a first outer layer made of a first material type. The enhanced covering device may comprise a second in her layer disposed inside the first layer, wherein the second layer is made of a second material type. The enhanced covering device may comprise an elastic band situated on an interior of the hair covering device at a first edge, wherein the elastic band permits air out of the hair covering device while preventing air from flowing back into the interior of the hair covering device.

Abstract: Trimming shears to cut an animal claw comprising a first body and a second body pivotally coupled about a pivot axis, in a pivot plane, a blade having a cutting edge, the blade movable in a blade plane along a blade path, in response to pivotal movement of the first body and/or the second body, wherein the blade plane is transverse to the pivot plane, a guide coupled to the first body, the guide movable in a guide plane along a guide path, wherein the guide plane is substantially parallel to the blade plane and the guide having a plurality of apertures extending through the guide, and wherein each aperture of the guide is positionable relative to the cutting edge of the blade such that, when the blade is moved from a retracted position to an extended position, the cutting edge cuts a claw when disposed in each aperture, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of personal and domestic articles including cosmetic treatment equipment, more specifically, an applicator including a pad and at least one reservoir.

Abstract: A cosmetic container according to an embodiment of the present invention may reduce a thickness of the container by improving a structure of the disc valve.

Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a dispensing apparatus for cosmetic samples, the apparatus comprising a retail point of sale dispenser; a carrier including a plurality of mounts and a plurality of containers removably attached to the carrier via the plurality of mounts; with vertical and horizontal translational components; one or more information retrieval devices; a user interface including a data interface adapted to store information on the one or more information retrieval devices; a transparent panel covering at least a portion of the dispensing apparatus and wherein the one or more information retrieval device are adapted to be maintained in the possession of a user; and wherein the apparatus dispenses cosmetic samples based on user input.

Abstract: A retractable container includes: a cover part of which both ends are open; a body part which is disposed in the upper inside portion of the cover part and receives contents; an elevating part which is disposed in the lower end of the body part, rises inside the cover part, and has a locking protrusion defining a seating position; a pressing part which is disposed in the lower portion of the elevating part, rises inside the cover part according to a user's pressing, and has an elastic piece; and a guide part which is fixedly disposed on the upper side of the pressing part and has a guide surface which contacts the upper end of the elastic piece, wherein, when the locking protrusion is seated on a first catching protrusion formed on the elastic piece, the rising of the elevating part and the body part is limited.

Abstract: To provide a refill insert that makes it possible to easily replace a molded cosmetic, such as lipstick, that is housed in a container body. A refill insert 1 that is characterized in that an engagement piece 2 that can elastically deform toward the inside is provided to an outer side surface of an insert that holds a lower end of a molded cosmetic 5 and in that a first engagement protrusion 3 and a second engagement protrusion 4 are provided to an outer side surface of the engagement piece at different heights.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for virtual facial makeup simulation through virtual makeup removal and virtual makeup add-ons, virtual end effects and simulated textures. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for virtually removing facial makeup, the method comprising providing a facial image of a user with makeups being applied thereto, locating facial landmarks from the facial image of the user in one or more regions, decomposing some regions into first channels which are fed to histogram matching to obtain a first image without makeup in that region and transferring other regions into color channels which are fed into histogram matching under different lighting conditions to obtain a second image without makeup in that region, and combining the images to form a resultant image with makeups removed in the facial regions.

Abstract: A storage assembly for corded salon tools, particularly a storage assembly adapted for the storage of one or more corded hair styling tools in a compact configuration with easy access and a reduced risk of cord entanglement.

Abstract: A device and method for stretching skin of a user's face in a non-surgical, non-invasive manner is configured for adhesively attaching a first side surface of a first attachment portion of the device to one side of the user's face, pulling and stretching a central body portion of the device around a portion of a head of the user, during which a width of the central body portion narrows, and adhesively attaching a first side surface of a second attachment portion of the device to another side of the user's face. Prior to application, peelable cover pieces prevent undesired adhesive exposure and stretching of the central body portion. Upon application, the elasticity of the central body portion will cause pulling and smoothing of portions of the skin of the user's face. If desired, multiple devices can be employed simultaneously, potentially crisscrossing at a back head portion of the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system that employs hard-shells and a method of making thereof. The disclosed hard-shell MOLLE system not only provides better durability for the MOLLE system, but also allows the MOLLE system to apply on hard objects such as thermoformed/molded backpacks, bags, vehicle panels and containers etc.

Abstract: A modular expandable carrying system comprising: a frame having a frame extension removable attached to a vertical segment of the frame; a basket carried by the frame having a top, lateral edges and bottom panel; a drawstring extending through opening along the edge of the basket adapted to allow the carrying capacity for the basket to vary and adapted to allow a volume of article to be carried by the basket that exceed the volume of the basket; a belt attached to the frame or the basket; a back pad attached to the frame; and, a hydration system attached to the basket.

Abstract: Provided is equipment and an ensemble therewith for the outdoors, for instance, in conjunction with camping and picnics, its making and use. The equipment can include an organizer and/or a caddy. The organizer can be for kitchenware and/or clothing, and so forth. For example, the organizer can be a compactly foldable article having a base panel with a plurality of attached pockets or bags, and so forth, and a protective, water-repellent cover. The caddy can be for firewood and so forth, particularly kindling, as a storage and carrying device. For example, the caddy may be foldable and include breathable fabric front and back panels, a reinforced solid fabric bottom panel, a handle, and a waterproof cover. Themselves or together in an ensemble the organizer and caddy can enhance the outdoor experience.

Abstract: A tensioning device includes a first slot located on a first end of the tensioning device, the first slot being closed on all four sides. The tensioning device further includes a second slot and a third slot, the third slot located on a second end of the tensioning device, the second end opposite the first end, the second slot located between the first and third slot, the second and the third slot being having an open side on one of four sides and closed on three of four sides. The tensioning device further includes a lever arm, the lever arm located on the second end of the tensioning device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose heating and storage device for a lotion bottle. The device comprises a holster that can be secured to a user's waist and a holster insert capable of being placed in the holster. The insert secures the lotion bottle placed therein, and also includes a flexible heating element for providing heat to the lotion bottle and the lotion stored therein. A battery pouch includes a power bank that provides electrical power to the heating element using a USB cable. Due to the heating element, the lotion can be maintained at a desired temperature in order to prevent the application of cold lotion to an individual's body. The holster obviates the need to carry around a lotion bottle.

Abstract: A brush including a support made of bamboo material having a plurality of cluster holes each accommodating one bristle cluster fixed in a cluster hole by a clip having a length 1 greater than the diameter D of the cluster hole to form clip projections on both longitudinal ends. The clips have at least two wedges on at least one side disposed one above the other in the direction of the vertical axis and widening upward, the upper ends of the wedges forming catch shoulders extending in the longitudinal direction of the clip, wherein a press-in end of the clip having a reduced width is formed at a lower end of the lower wedge.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to grooming products and in particular to liquid or cream dispensing hair comb assembly. The liquid dispensing comb includes a body and handle having a chamber therein. The comb has a storage tank with conduits to the bristles of the comb to dispense the liquid into the hair when pressure is applied to the handle it squeezes the tank chamber forcing the content to move into the conduits and exit from the comb bristles. Furthermore, the comb tank is made of compressible material that can be squeezed by applying pressure to the sides of the handle.