Abstract: A boot that attaches to skate chasses for ice skating, roller skating, in-line rollerblade skating, and Nordic skating is disclosed. When disengaged from a chassis assembly, the boot functions as normal footwear for hiking/cycling/leisure activities. To attach to a chassis, a wearer a foot into a boot and then presses the boot into its chassis, engaging a click-in mechanism. Once the mechanism clicks into place, the boot is removably secured to the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device to be used by motorcyclists, cyclists or the like, wherein said device makes it possible to keep the outside of the rider's foot higher by providing the necessary length in motorbike stopping maneuvers and thus achieving a significant improvement in the support and stability of the motorcyclist-motorcycle combination. The device comprises an over-outsole which is arranged on top of the sole of the wearer's footwear and extends between the metatarsal area and the distal phalanges of the foot, wherein the aforementioned over-outsole has indentations on part of its surface and allows the toe of the device to be vertically adjusted with the over-outsole and extends between the said toe and the outer side of the footwear.

Abstract: To provide footwear, in which a cushion layer is effectively bent even though an outsole of footwear has a thick cushion layer to distribute weight, thereby putting no stain on movement during walking, the footwear according to the disclosure includes uppers provided to surround at least a certain region of a wearer's foot; a supporter disposed below the uppers and supporting the foot; and a walking assister provided in the supporter, adjacent to a metatarsophalangeal joint area of the foot, and generating elasticity in a walking direction of the wearer.

Abstract: Described are methods for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such methods, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. The method for the manufacture of a plastic component includes loading a mold with a first material includes particles of an expanded material and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy. The energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field.

Abstract: A shoe member including a foam including a thermoplastic resin, wherein distribution of cell diameters of the foam in a part excluding a skin layer has at least two main dispersions.

Abstract: A shock absorber has a first and second end surfaces opposite to each other in an axial direction, and a plurality of connection surfaces. The first end surface is an N-sided polygon (N is an integer of 3 or more and the second end surface is an M-sided polygon (M is an integer of 4 or more and more than N). (M?N) vertices are provided at intermediate positions in the axial direction on a circumferential surface defined by the plurality of connection surfaces. From the vertices, one first ridgeline reaches one vertex of the first end surface and two second ridgelines reach a corresponding one of two vertices of the second end surface. The remaining vertices are connected to each other by (2×N?M) third ridgelines. The first ridgeline, the second ridgelines, and the third ridgelines define the plurality of connection surfaces.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear with an upper and a top portion attached to the upper. The sole structure can include an outsole with a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The front portion and the middle portion of the outsole can be attached to the top portion. A front spacing can be defined between the front portion of the outsole and the top portion, and a rear spacing can be defined between the rear portion of the outsole and the top portion. Further, the sole structure can include at least one of a spike, a tooth, or a barb extending from a bottom surface of the outsole.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a foam element extending from a forefoot region to a heel region. A bottom surface of the foam element includes a recess formed in the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a cushioning arrangement disposed in the recess of the foam element. The cushioning arrangement has a proximal end adjacent to the bottom surface of the foam element and a distal end formed on an opposite side of the cushioning arrangement than the proximal end, the cushioning arrangement including at least one medial bladder proximate to a medial side of the sole structure and at least one lateral bladder proximate to a lateral side of the sole structure. An outsole includes an anterior outsole and a posterior outsole attached to the bottom surface of the foam element and the distal end of the cushioning arrangement. The anterior outsole is spaced apart from the posterior outsole.

Abstract: An apparatus for a shoe sole with an air pump for adjusting pressure levels in air chambers distributed throughout the sole, and a battery. A sole system cloud based application remotely connects to and adjusts the air chambers according to user preferences.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting tension on retention member to hold multiple objects together. Examples include using retention apparatus to obtain optimal fit and use of a human wearable item such as article of footwear. Sensors may be used to sense changes in movement of the article of footwear, of the person wearing it, or of a third object such as a vehicle carrying the person. A retention member may surround at least a portion of the objects, and an actuator may be included that automatically rotates a rotating member such as a gear or pulley that may be coupled to the retention member. The rotating member may be configured to automatically adjust tension on the retention member many times per second based on control signals from control logic responsive to the sensors.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, a footwear lacing apparatus can include a housing structure, a spool, and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can include a top section and a bottom section. The spool can include a superior surface, a lace spool under the superior surface and a spool shaft with a keyed connection pin. The spool can also be integrated into the top section of the housing structure. The drive mechanism can couple with the spool via the keyed connection pin on the spool shaft. The drive mechanism can be adapted to rotate the spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable integrated into the footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a midsole component and a seamless braided upper having a bottom peripheral portion connected to the midsole component. The seamless braided upper extends from a forefoot region to a heel region and from a lateral side to a medial side of the article of footwear. The bottom peripheral portion defines a bottom opening in the seamless braided upper, wherein the bottom peripheral portion extends along the forefoot region, the lateral side, the heel region, and the medial side of the article of footwear.

Abstract: A method of forming an article of footwear can include providing an upper in a substantially flat orientation, securing a gathering string along at least a portion of a perimeter of a first surface of the upper with a securing member that is attached to the upper, positioning the upper on a last, and applying tension to the gathering string to at least partially conform the upper to a shape of the last.

Abstract: The subject matter of the solution is an automatic snap buckle intended in particular for joining together sections of safety harness tapes wherein the snap buckle consists of a body and a plug, wherein in the body there is a connection eyelet for sewing of the end of a textile strap of the safety harness, wherein in the plug there is a second connection eyelet for the sewing of the other tape end and wherein the finger of the plug is pushed to a stop, which is a central post located at the end of the slot in the body

Abstract: A hook or eye tape comprising a body including a backing member; a connector arranged on the body and the connector has a first part; and a main seamless connection formed between the first part of the connector and a corresponding portion of the backing member to secure the connector at a desired position on the body; and the method of making the same.

Abstract: A magnetic buckle device has a first base, a second base, a first component mounted to the first base, a second component mounted to the second base, and a lock mechanism. A magnetic attraction force is generated between the first component and the second component to move the first base and the second base toward each other. The lock mechanism is connected to the second base and has a locked status and an unlocked status. The lock mechanism has an engaging component and an unlocking component. In the locked status, the first base and the engaging component engage with each other such that the first base and the engaging component are inseparable. In the unlocked status, the unlocking component is capable of being operated to allow the first base and the engaging component to disengage from each other.

Abstract: The swivel lock quick release device is adapted to selectively attach a user to a sports equipment. The sports equipment may be watersports equipment, such as a surfboard, a kite surfing apparatus, a stand-up paddle board, sailing equipment, a wake board, etc., or land sports equipment, such as fishing, camping, climbing, animal collars or leashes, tactical rifle apparatus, and hunting equipment. The swivel lock quick release device can have a pull release and a protrusion, the pull release and the protrusion being adapted to be selectively engaged in a locked position is provided. A slide handle, a portion of the pull release, is adapted to be selectively moved in a coaxial direction by the user to disengage the pull release and the protrusion. The pull release can also be adapted to rotate or swivel around the protrusion.

Abstract: A clip-on strap assembly includes a watch strap with a groove and two mounting holes, a base disposed in the groove and including a midpoint connecting portion, two movable members movably on the base and located on opposite sides of the connecting portion, two snap hooks disposed on ends of the movable members, two elastic members disposed between the movable members and the connecting portion, and two pressing members disposed on the movable members and accommodated in the two mounting holes. The pressing members can bear against the elastic members. The snap hooks can engage with or be disengaged from the two buckles. The watch strap is clipped to or unclipped from the watch head merely by only pressing the two pressing members, facilitating the replacement of the watch strap.

Abstract: A buckle includes a folding member linked to a band, a slide plate having a plurality of groove sections provided along the longitudinal direction of the band, a swing arm including an engagement click engageable with any of the groove sections, and a spring that urges the swing arm in a first rotational direction, and the folding member restricts rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is accommodated in the buckle cover, and cancels the restriction of the rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is detached from the buckle cover.

Abstract: A buckle includes a folding member, a buckle cover pivotably linked to the folding member, a slide plate supported slidably relative to the buckle cover in the longitudinal direction of the band, and a swing arm rotatably supported by the buckle cover. The slide plate has a plurality of groove sections provided along the longitudinal direction. The swing arm includes a base, an arm section, an engagement click, and an operation strip, and is supported rotatably in a first rotational direction in which the engagement click engages with any of the groove sections and in a second rotational direction in which the engagement click separates from the groove section. The folding member includes a protruding section that comes into contact with the operation strip to rotate the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is rotated relative to the buckle cover.

Abstract: A gun-shaped ear piercer, comprising a front portion (1) and a rear portion (2) which are sleeved and can move relatively. A track (7), having a front slot (7a) for mounting a stud base mounting portion (9) disposed on one end thereof away from the rear portion (2), as well as a fixed portion (11) for mounting a stud mounting portion (10) disposed thereon in a sliding manner, is disposed on the front portion (1). A firing device corresponding to the fixed portion (11) is disposed on the rear portion (2). The front portion (1) comprises a grip having an unlocking trigger (6) disposed on a front side thereof, an elastic reset device as well as an aiming stroke restrainer are disposed between the front portion (1) and the rear portion (2), the aiming stroke restrainer is used to restrain the firing device from moving to an aimed position.

Abstract: The present application discloses a splicing structure that can be broadly apply to toy, tool, furniture, handicrafts, jewelry or other fields. The splicing structure comprises a splicing block capable to detachably spliced with one another, said splicing block comprises a splicing hole and a splicing column. The splicing structure also comprises a plug piece having an insertion rod, said insertion rod having protrusions along its periphery; a receptacle having an insertion hole, wherein outer diameter of the protrusions, inner diameter of the insertion hole and outer diameter of the insertion rod decrease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination article designed to illuminate using solar light or any other captured light. The article can be designed in form of an adornment, jewelry, fashion accessory or other item. More specifically, the article has a solar rope string with a plurality of photocells for capturing light and converting it into electric energy, a plurality of LEDs supported by the string for illuminating at least a portion of the article, a plurality of beads or crystals and a sun catcher for creating a sparkling effect using natural light impinging on article and light illuminated by LEDs. The LEDs can illuminate in a uniform manner, intermittent, running or in a blinking manner.

Abstract: A jewelry item includes a thin piece member formed from a gold alloy containing gold (Au) as a first metal element and a second metal element other than gold (Au), a frame member including a third metal element other than the first metal element and the second metal element and a fourth metal element as a metal for an alloy of the third metal, forming a bond with and surrounding a peripheral edge of the thin piece member, and a compound layer containing the first metal element, the second metal element, the third metal element and the fourth metal element is interposed between the thin piece member and the frame member.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device (PED) is disclosed. The case includes a body having an interior surface configured to accept a PED and an exterior surface to be exposed to outside forces. A back vent that permits the transfer heat away from the PED and to the environment presents through the body of the case. A cushioning member is placed at or near the back vent on the interior surface of the case and may substantially or completely surround the back vent. When a PED is placed within the case, the fit of the PED and the case causes the cushioning member to press against the PED in order to create a cushion for the PED in the event of an outside force being applied to the case. The case may include a screen protector within a frame that attaches to the body.

Abstract: The contact lens package comprises an accommodation element having a cup which contains a contact lens fluid and a contact lens, and a cover film which closes the cup. The accommodation element has, at least in a region of the cup, a coating containing silicon oxide or aluminium oxide. The associated method of production comprises the coating of the accommodation element, at least in the region of the cup, with the coating and the associated packaging machine comprises a coating station for corresponding coating of the accommodation element.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective case for collectible cards and other items, which provides a solution to the problem of protecting collectable items while shipping and displaying. The core components of the invention are a case with an indent configured to secure a collectable card or other item and a flat base configured to act as a base so the protective case is able to stand on end and display the collectable card or other item, and connective hinges configured to secure the connective hinges to other protective cases or other protective devices.

Abstract: A dreadlock interlocking tool is described. The dreadlock interlocking tool can comprise four principal elements, including: lock clamp, anti-snag guard; guide rod; and anti-scratch guard. The dreadlock interlocking tool is designed to have a principally linear shape, in order to grasp the tip of the dreadlock such that the body of the dreadlock is in-line with the tool. Thus, the tool can provide ease of use when pulling the body of the dreadlock through the root of the dreadlock during interlocking. The linear structure of the tool, and the provided safety features, such as the anti-snag guard and anti-scratch guard, allow for interlocking without unintentional twisting, snagging and/or damaging the scalp.

Abstract: A hair braiding kit includes a base mat with a first hair attachment and a second hair attachment attached at different locations to the mat. The first and second hair attachments have multiple strands configured in 3 columns, each strand attached to the mat midway between a first end and a second end. The strands of the second hair attachment are thinner than the strands of the first attachment. A hair braiding game includes a grid and multiple game pieces. The grid has multiple rows, a row-label column, and at least 3 lane columns, forming playing cells. The number of game pieces corresponds to the number of playing cells. Each game piece has one of several unique identifiers matching the number of lane columns. A pre-pluck, multi-ethnic mannequin head includes groupings of multiple strands affixed to the mannequin head. Each grouping has a unique characteristic thickness and/or texture.

Abstract: A housing for cosmetic product(s), including at least one base to receive a cosmetic product and a mirror-bearing lid which is articulated with respect to the base by means of a hinge. A spacer plate connected to the base and including at least one through-opening passing through the thickness thereof so as to form a compartment directly surrounding the cosmetic product. The hinge includes a first upper pivot that is as one with the mirror-bearing lid, a pivot pin for the hinge, and a second lower pivot that is connected to the spacer plate so as to form the hinge. The pivots and the pivot pin are removably connectable to each other such that the mirror-bearing lid can be detached from the base and repositioned thereon as desired.

Abstract: A pulverizing device that include a pulverizing or grinding component for generating powder from the solid product. The pulverizing or grinding component also constrains and/or supports the solid product. The pulverizing or grinding component moves somewhat linearly with respect to the solid product in order to pulverize the solid product. The pulverizing or grinding component includes a spiral spring or a helical spring.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for applying a cosmetic design to a biological subject. An applicator array device may include a substrate. The applicator array device may include a plurality of applicator elements disposed on the substrate, together defining an applicator array. Each applicator element may include a first electrode, an electroactive polymer layer disposed on the first electrode, and a second electrode, disposed on the electroactive polymer layer. The applicator array device may also include an applicator surface overlying the applicator array. Each applicator element may be configured to switch between a first position and a second position upon application of a voltage to the first electrode or the second electrode, or upon removal of the voltage from the first electrode or the second electrode.

Abstract: An applicator for skincare products includes a handle and an applicator head on or over which an applicator pad can be stretched or otherwise attach. The pad serves as a means to apply to the skin a variety of skincare products, such as lotions, oils, or serums for beauty, medication, or protection purposes. The desired skincare product is applied to the pad either by dipping the pad into the product, by direct application of the product to the pad, or ejected or expelled from within the applicator. The pad may be re-usable, washable, or disposable, and may have different shapes and textures.

Abstract: A mascara packaging set includes a container with a wiper having an aperture and a mascara composition stored within the container. The mascara composition includes a wax emulsion, at least one polymer, and fibers and has a viscosity in a range of 10,000 cps to 20,000 cps. The kit also includes an applicator configured to extend into the container through the aperture. The applicator has an elongate core and bristles extending radially therefrom. At least one of the bristles is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer having a hardness in the range of 32 shore D to 38 shore D. The bristles form rows along the core in an axial direction, wherein rows of a first pair of adjacent rows are spaced farther apart from each other in a circumferential direction than a second pair of adjacent rows. The first pair of adjacent rows define a reservoir.

Abstract: A mascara application system includes two brushes on wands, biased together, requiring force by fingers to separate brushes. Once open or separated, brushes can be positioned on opposite sides (surfaces, top and bottom) of an eyelash (speaking of the entire lash, not individual fibers). Upon release of the force, brushes close on each other, with no affirmative force required to keep them together, fingers now free to manipulate by holding, rolling, drawing, or otherwise controlling the handle portion. A receptacle portion containing mascara product may receive, and seal the applicator with or without relative rotation, depending on the embodiment. The best functional embodiment requires no rotation of the squeegee seal, but instead causes the squeegee to move brushes and wands radially outward with limited movement (toggling) in almost any direction when partially withdrawn through the squeegee.

Abstract: A color chart (1) for helping in the choice of a cosmetic product chosen within a range of cosmetic products having different respective hues, the color chart (1) comprising at least one transparent or translucent support (2) and, for at least one of said hues, at least one non-opaque, white-colored layer (5) and at least one non-opaque, colored layer (6), the color of which is close to that of the hue which it is desired to reproduce, superimposed on the white-colored layer (5), the white-colored (5) and colored (6) layers being printed on the transparent or translucent support (2).

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a backpack for domiciliary medical services, for optimising the transport, protection, cleaning and organisation of basic medical items (devices and consumables) when used in the care of a patient during his or her respective domiciliary medical visit and consultation by a doctor or health professional. The backpack for domiciliary medical services also allows easy access to the medical and personal items being carried, and provides versatile adjustment and adaptation of each of its interior spaces according to the need of the health professional. Furthermore, using oxygen, UV light, water, soap or ammonia, among others, the backpack and all the items that it contains can be cleaned and disinfected against microorganisms and bacteria that may become impregnated in or adhere to the backpack.

Abstract: A rotary hanging chair comprises a cushion, a support frame and a base assembly. The cushion has two ends connected to an upper end of the support frame and is able to swing forwards and backwards with respect to the support frame. A bottom of the support frame is connected to the base assembly and is able to rotate within 360° with respect to the base assembly. The entire rotary hanging chair comprises three detachable parts, thus being simple and practical in structure, not only can swing forwards and backwards like a traditional hanging chair, but also can rotate within 360° to change the direction freely to meet the requirement for switching the view angle, and is small in size, easy to carry and capable of being used both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract: A kit and method of cleaning a barbeque grill that includes engaging a heat-resistant cloth about a support member of a grill brush; absorbing a quantity of liquid with the heat-resistant cloth; placing the brush with heat-resistant cloth engaged onto previously-heated grill bars of the barbeque grill; generating steam as the quantity of liquid is heated by the grill bars; moving the brush with heat-resistant cloth thereon back and forth along the grill bars; removing food matter and grease from the grill bars; and transferring the removed food matter and grease to the heat-resistant cloth. The removal of food matter and grease is accomplished by a combination of the generated steam and the moving of the brush with heat-resistant cloth thereon back and forth along the grill bars. After use, the heat-resistant cloth is disengaged from the brush and may be washed and reused one or more times.

Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. One of the engagement members is a squeegee that includes a textured surface. The textured surface extends transversely or laterally between first and second sides of the apparatus. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. The pet hair removal apparatus may be formed through a coextrusion process to form the resultant shape of the pet hair removal apparatus using multiple different materials to form the engagement members and a body thereof.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for applying cosmetic designs to biological subjects are provided. An applicator array device may include a substrate. The applicator array device may also include, a plurality of applicator elements disposed on the substrate, together defining an applicator array. Each applicator element may include an applicator member having a length substantially orthogonal to an outer surface of the substrate, a first portion of the length extending from the outer surface of the substrate and a second portion of the applicator member extending through the substrate. The first portion may define a first end and the second portion may define a second end opposite the first end. Each applicator element may also include an applicator surface defined by the first end.

Abstract: A straw cleaning device for cleaning drinking straws utilizing a motor for rotating a cleaning member for cleaning the inside and/or the outside of a drinking straw, the cleaning member optionally able to dispense cleaning solution about at least a portion of the drinking straw.

Abstract: A dental cleaning device, including a main body to facilitate gripping thereof, a plurality of bristles disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the main body to facilitate brushing of at least one tooth, and a floss compartment disposed within at least a portion of a second end of the main body, the floss compartment including a floss roll to coil a line of floss, a floss dispensing aperture connected to the floss roll to receive the line of floss therethrough from the floss roll, and a blade disposed around the floss dispensing aperture to cut the line of floss.

Abstract: A liftable table leg includes a bushing, a second fixing piece, a lift assembly, a fixing base and a drive assembly. A first fixing piece is sleeved on a first end of the bushing. The second fixing piece includes a fixing flange and an accommodation groove. The first end is fixed to a bottom end of the accommodation groove through the first fixing piece. A nut of the lift assembly is fixedly disposed at a second end of the bushing. A lead screw of the lift assembly is rotatably disposed in the bushing and threaded into the nut. The second fixing piece is fixedly disposed at the fixing base through the fixing flange. The drive assembly includes a fixing frame. An end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixing frame, and the drive assembly is capable of driving the lead screw to rotate.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a computing device is provided. The stand may support the computing device at a height such that a screen of the computing device is capable of being at or near eye-level of a user. The stand may include a frame member and a gripping mechanism attached to an end of the frame member. The gripping mechanism may secure the computing device to the stand.

Abstract: The system is used for storing and delivering individual food trays having opposite hot and cold food products areas. The housing includes two separate chambers that can receive food trays through a respective one among two opposite lateral openings. Among other things, from the standpoint of an attendant at a food tray assembly station, this system allows using the same left-right food tray orientation regardless of which one of the lateral openings is directly set in front of the standpoint after repositioning the whole housing.

Abstract: Provided is a lift desk. The lift desk includes a support base, a first desk board, a second desk board and an adjustment support assembly, where the first desk board is connected to the support base by a lift mechanism; the second desk board is connected to the first desk board and positioned between the support base and the first desk board, and the second desk board is provided with a groove at a side of the second desk board facing towards the first desk board. The adjustment support assembly includes a support block. The support block is slidably disposed in the groove and configured to cooperate with the second desk board to support a supported object.

Abstract: The furniture having, between two lower and upper boards, each having two parallel planar surfaces and two front and rear edges, a module with one or two side walls, each having two upper and lower edges, and a rear back wall with two upper and lower edges, assembled to the side walls. The module can slide and be guided along the boards. One of the edges of each board having a longitudinal rib protruding perpendicular to its planar surfaces. The module is notched longitudinally and perpendicular to its side walls so as to slot onto the ribs of the boards and thus slide along these ribs.

Abstract: A track system configured for use with a storage rack assembly is provided. The track system comprises first and second forward wheel assemblies, first and second rearward wheel assemblies and a forward axle assembly. The forward axle assembly is coupled between the first and second forward wheel assemblies in an operating position. The forward axle assembly comprises a first intermediate member, a first forward axle member and a second forward axle member. The first forward axle member has a first end coupled to the first forward wheel assembly and a second end slidably coupled to the first intermediate member. The second forward axle member has a first end coupled to the second forward wheel assembly and a second end slidably coupled to the first intermediate member. The first intermediate member inhibits rotation of the first and second forward axle members along their respective axes.

Abstract: A blow-molded plastic frame of a portable collapsible sign includes a first outer portion, a second outer portion spaced apart from the first outer portion, and a pattern of structural stiffening features formed in the first and second outer portions. The pattern comprises rows and columns of first depressions extending from the first outer portion into a hollow interior portion between the first and second outer portions, and rows and columns of second depressions extending from the second outer portion into the hollow interior portion. Each first depression has a first floor comprising three first arms having rotational symmetry. Each first arm is rotated from another first arm by 120 degrees. Each second depression has a second floor comprising three second arms having rotational symmetry. Each second arm is rotated from another second arm by 120 degrees. The first floor of each first depression is aligned with the second floor of an adjacent second depression.