Abstract: Laminates providing a simultaneous benefit of desirable breathability and puncture resistance are provided. The laminates include a nonwoven fabric and a vapor-permeable and liquid impermeable (VPLI) film bonded to the nonwoven fabric by an adhesive layer that is located between the nonwoven fabric and the VPLI film. The VPLI film has (i) a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of at least about 2000 Mocon or g/m2/24 hours as determined according to EDNA/INDA Worldwide Strategic Methods: WSP 70.4(08) and/or (ii) a puncture resistance of at least about 5 N as determined according to UNI EN 863:1997+UNI EN 14325:2005 Par. 4.10+UNI EN 13034:2009 Par. 4.1 with test conditions of (20+/?2)° C. at (65+/?4)% U.R. with an extension rate of 100 mm/min.

Abstract: A discrete heat system, comprising a neck unit, an upper torso unit adapted to connect to the neck unit, one or more arm units, a lower torso unit adapted to connect to the upper torso unit, one or more knee units adapted to connect to the lower torso unit, and one or more ankle units adapted to connect to the one or more knee units, wherein each of the neck unit, upper torso unit, one or more arm units, lower torso unit, one or more knee units, and one or more ankle units includes a means for connection to another unit of the discrete heat system, heating coils, and a temperature gauge, the heating coils controlled by a temperature gauge.

Abstract: Various different forms of reflective infant sleepwear are disclosed. The embodiments include, but are not limited to, onesies, sleep suits, sleep sacks, swaddles, sleep/breathing bands, and pajamas for infants and babies. The reflective coating, pattern, fabric or threads is highly visible on baby video monitors, and shifts as the infant's torso rises and falls with each breath, resulting in a constant sparkling image on the baby monitor as the infant breathes. This allows parents to check on their infant's status with a glance of the video monitor. This visual cue helps to prevent SIDS, especially when the infant's face is not visible to the camera. Various different reflective coatings, inks, threads, sequins, or glitters can be used to embellish these sleepwear garments.

Abstract: A glove magnetic attraction kit device is provided and includes glove bodies, and magnetic attraction devices arranged on wrist parts of the glove bodies respectively. Each of the magnetic attraction devices includes a base, a blind hole is arranged in a middle of the base, and a hollow convex plate used to place a magnetic attraction body is arranged on the base. A side part of the convex plate is provided with an opening used for taking out the magnetic attraction body. The glove magnetic attraction kit device has advantages of strong practicability, reasonable structure, low cost, simple use, safety and reliability.

Abstract: A garment management system includes at least one elastic strap and at least one fastening means. The garment management system may be used to attach one garment to another to retain garments in a position while those garments are being worn by a person. Exemplary fastening means include clips and clamps. The elastic strap may be of an adjustable length to accommodate users of various heights and different configurations of garments. In use, the garment management system permits a user to move relatively freely without the risk of having garments slip off or move out of preferred positions.

Abstract: A method of forming an artificial eyelash extension system is described. The method includes preparing a first layer of eyelash filaments by positioning the first layer of eyelash filaments on a first tape and preparing a second layer of eyelash filaments by positioning the second layer of eyelash filaments on a second tape. The method also includes placing a string on the first layer or the second layer, and placing an adhesive along the string. The method also combines the first layer and the second layer, wherein the string and the adhesive are interposed between the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: A hat display system has a first strap assembly, a surface mount mechanism, and a hat brim support mechanism. The first strap assembly forms a loop positioned substantially in a first plane. The first strap assembly engages an interior of a crown of a hat, the first strap assembly having an adjustable perimeter. The hat brim support mechanism has a flange surface to support an underbrim of the hat. The first strap assembly and the surface mount mechanism are shaped and positioned to support the hat at a non-parallel angle relative to a mounting surface.

Abstract: A neck protection system includes a support structure, helmet, force transmission arrangement, actuator arrangement, sensor arrangement, and controller. The force transmission arrangement is coupled to the support structure and the helmet and applies a relative force between them. The actuator arrangement applies a load to the force transmission arrangement to initiate the relative force between the support structure and the helmet. The sensor arrangement measures movement changes of a vehicle. The controller is connected to the sensor arrangement to receive data representing the measured movement changes, and connected to the actuator arrangement, and generates and sends control commands to the actuator arrangement based on which the actuator arrangement applies the load to the force transmission arrangement.

Abstract: Helmet assembly for light impacts. The assembly includes a soft helmet with recesses on the helmet inner surface. Detachable pads are configured to fit in the recesses, to provide soft inner protection for the wearer. Detachable shims are configured to fit in between the pads and recesses in order to properly fit the helmet to the wearer.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism for a hard hat and method of assembling the same are provided. The ratchet mechanism includes a knob with knob protrusions. The ratchet mechanism also includes a ratchet gear. The ratchet gear includes teeth engagement mechanisms. Each teeth engagement mechanism includes a hooking mechanism and a tooth protrusion. Each hooking mechanism is configured to engage with the knob protrusions. The ratchet mechanism also includes a band housing configured to allow a band to ratchetably move within the housing. The band housing also includes a knob engagement protrusion and a ratchet gear aperture configured with one or more teeth defining a ramped surface. The ratchet gear is disposed on the knob engagement protrusion and includes one or more ratchet gear teeth configured to engage with a set of band teeth on the band, such that the rotation of the ratchet gear tightens or loosens the band during operation.

Abstract: A visor has: a visor body defining a visor aperture through the visor body on a side of the visor body; and an attachment device on the side of the visor body to secure the visor to a corresponding one of the flaps of the outer shell of the sport helmet, the attachment device having: a fastener extending through the visor aperture, the fastener having a head facing an outer side of the visor body, the fastener defining first threads threadingly engaged to second threads defined by one or both of the corresponding one of the flaps and a nut secured to the outer shell, and a spacer facing an inner side of the visor body, the spacer defining a spacer aperture in register with the visor aperture, the fastener extending in the spacer aperture at least partially through the spacer.

Abstract: A cap with a seamless sweatband is provided and includes a cap body, the seamless sweatband is provided on an inner brim, the seamless sweatband is provided with a sweat-absorbent cotton yarn therein. The seamless sweatband is formed integrally, and fixedly connected to the inner brim of the cap body. The cap with the seamless sweatband is made as a production, which has advantages of convenient processing procedure, lower production costs, higher productivity, more comfort, ventilation, and more convenient use.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components. During manufacture of the article of footwear, the upper and/or sole structure can include one or more specialized compartments designed to receive the components. The components can be installed in compartments after manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the components can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.

Abstract: A golf shoe with a sole assembly having a sidewall reinforcement structure is provided. The reinforcement structure may be formed from a carbon composite or other reinforcing material. The reinforcement structure is molded into the sole assembly for reinforcing softer midsole sidewalls, and for providing increased stability and maintaining forefoot flexibility. The structure is generally U-shaped with a medial and lateral wing and a bridge connecting the wings. The medial wing may be angled rearward to support the rearfoot, and the lateral wing may be angled forward to support the midfoot. Thus, the reinforcement structure may hold and support the medial and lateral sides of the golfer’s foot as they shift their weight while making a golf shot. At the same time, the shoe has good flexibility so the golfer is able to walk and play the course and engage in other golf activities comfortably.

Abstract: An orthotic support assembly includes a first orthotic support that is attachable to a sole of a shoe to abut a support surface upon which a user is walking. The first orthotic support has a rounded profile thereby facilitating the sole of the shoe to roll on the first orthotic support when the user walks. A second orthotic support is attachable to the sole of the shoe and the second orthotic support has a rectilinear profile to inhibiting the sole of the shoe from rocking on the first orthotic support when the user walks. A third orthotic support is attachable to the sole of the shoe and the third orthotic support has a trapezoidal profile. In this way the sole of the shoe is oriented level on the ground to facilitate a user with an unstable foot to walk in a level orientation.

Abstract: Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU.

Abstract: A multi-segment sole structure for use in footwear may be constructed of rigid segments positioned to correspond to one or more weight-bearing areas of the foot and flexible segments positioned to correspond to one or more less weight bearing or flexible areas of a foot. The flexibility may be provided by elastomeric materials, living hinges, or mechanical hinges. The sole structure may include a lower support base which may have hollow segments alternating with rigid or flexible supports. The rigid segments of the sole may be supported by rigid supports. The rigid segments may be wood. The conjoined interfaces may be perpendicular to the surface. A rigid segment may overhang a flexible segment or a flexible segment may overhang a rigid segment.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for use in a shoe outsole assembly, and methods of forming the same are provided. In one aspect, the adhesive composition has a fabric layer with an adhesive applied to a top surface. In another aspect, the adhesive composition has a fabric layer with a barrier layer applied to a top surface, and an adhesive is applied to the barrier layer opposite to the fabric layer. The shoe outsole formed using the adhesive composition has the fabric material directly bonded with the outsole material such that the outsole material partially penetrates into the fabric. An adhesive is applied to the opposite side of the fabric or to the optional barrier layer which is on the opposite side of the fabric. This adhesive may then be used to bond the outsole to a shoe, such as a shoe upper, shoe midsole, and the like.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate including a midfoot region and at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region. The sole plate has an undulating profile at a transverse cross-section of the sole plate. The undulating profile includes multiple waves each having a crest and a trough. The sole plate has ridges corresponding with the crest and the trough of each wave and extending longitudinally throughout the midfoot region and the at least one of a forefoot region and a heel region.

Abstract: A shoe sole includes a shock absorber that buckles when the shock absorber receives compressive force applied in a normal direction to a ground contact surface. When a load is applied to the shoe sole, the shock absorber starts to buckle in a state in which a stress occurring in the shock absorber is within a range from 0.15 MPa to 0.80 MPa and a strain of the shock absorber is within a range from 10% to 60%. When a time point at which a strain energy density of the shock absorber reaches 0.157 J/cm3 is defined as a specific time point, a maximum value of the stress occurring in the shock absorber until the specific time point is 0.80 MPa or less, and a tangential elastic modulus of the shock absorber at the specific time point is 5.00 MPa or less.

Abstract: A footwear sole structure having a fluid-filled chamber including a tensile member is provided. The fluid-filled chamber includes a first barrier sheet, a second barrier sheet and the tensile member. The first barrier sheet is formed from a first thermoplastic material. The second barrier sheet is attached to the first barrier sheet and is formed from a second thermoplastic material. The first barrier sheet and the second barrier sheet cooperate to define an internal cavity. The tensile member is disposed within the internal cavity and is formed from a third thermoplastic material. A first weld attaches the first barrier sheet, the second barrier sheet, and the tensile member together by melding the first thermoplastic material of the first barrier sheet, the second thermoplastic material of second barrier sheet, and the third thermoplastic material of the tensile member.

Abstract: An insole having a soft, resiliently compressible cushioning urethane foam body shaped to be placed inside footwear and to lie be beneath the length and width of the user's foot; the forefoot portion having a forefoot oblong or circular domed pad which is positioned to be under an MTP-1 joint of a user to elevate and cushion the MTP-1 joint of the user by 2 mm to 4 mm thereby supinating the user's foot towards an lateral outer side of the insole. A continuous flexible and minimally compressible support shell attached to the foam body extending from along the perimeter of the insole from the medial edge of the insole from the forefoot pad back to the lateral edge of the rearfoot portion to cradle the heel. The support shell is configured to help stabilize and correct the user's foot position to more properly align the user's kneecap to reduce knee pain.

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

Abstract: A variety of plates for footwear are provided including a polyolefin resin. Sole structures and articles of footwear formed therefrom are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. The effective amount can be an amount effective to allow the resin composition to pass a flex test, and in particular to pass a flex test without significant change in abrasion loss. In some aspects, the resin composition also includes a clarifying agent to improve optical clarity of the plate. In some aspects, the plates include a textile disposed on one or both of a first side and the second side of the plate. The textile can provide for improved bonding of the plate to other components such as a chassis or an upper.

Abstract: A footwear lacing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprise a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The lacing channel can comprise a spool receptacle located between the first and second inlets, a first relief area located between the spool receptacle and the first inlet, and a second relief area located between the spool receptacle and the second inlet. The first and second relief areas can be linearly tapered between the spool receptacle and the first and second inlets, respectively. The spool can be disposed in the spool receptacle of the lacing channel. The drive mechanism can be coupled with the spool and adapted to rotate the spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and through the spool.

Abstract: The specification discusses various lacing engine configurations for use in an automated footwear platform. For example, lacing engines with mechanisms to detect lace cable position and/or lace cable tensions are discussed. In an example, the lacing engine can include a housing, a lace spool and a detection mechanism. The lace spool can be at least partially disposed within the housing, and be adapted to collect a portion of the lace cable in response to rotation in a first direction during tightening of the footwear platform. The detection mechanism can detect a state of the lace cable manipulated by the lacing engine.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an upper defining an interior void, a sole structure attached to the upper, a cable attached to the upper and moveable in a tightening direction to decrease a volume of the interior void of the upper and in a loosening direction to increase a volume of the interior void of the upper, and a locking device operable between a locked state to prevent movement of the cable and an unlocked state to permit movement of the cable, the locking having a housing attached to one of the upper and the sole structure and receiving the cable therethrough. The housing includes a pulley rotatably disposed therein, whereby the pulley is engaged by the cable and configured cooperate with the housing to provide audible or tactile feedback when the pulley is rotated by cable.

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: A coupling device for releasably coupling two parts with one another includes first and second coupling members having magnets for holding the members with a magnetic holding force to self-center the members in an intermediate position. The coupling members are slidable to a locked condition in which mutual interlock portions engage and slidable to an unlocked position in which mutual unlock portions engage. The coupling members are uncoupled by sliding the members along a first unlocking path to the unlocked position and further moving the members along a directionally different separation path.

Abstract: A pull ring for a buckle assembly that has a main body with a first hook element facing a rear end, and an actuation button. The actuation button is connected to the main body by a spring so that the actuation button can move between an extended resting position and a compressed position. The actuation button has a second hook element on a bottom surface and which faces the front end of the main body. The pull ring is connected to the main body and actuation button by fitting the pull ring around the first hook element, pressing the actuation button, pivoting the actuation button and main body until the second hook element is disposed within a central aperture of the pull ring, and releasing the actuation button so that the pull ring is retained in the hook elements under pressure by the spring.

Abstract: A slide fastener chain includes first and second rows of coupling elements mounted on first and second longitudinal edges of the first and second fastener tapes. When the first and second rows of coupling elements are interdigitated, the first and second longitudinal edges remain spaced apart, and a first coupling element of the first row is received between two adjacent coupling elements of the second row such that: the groove of the first coupling element receives, in a first contact region, a portion of the second longitudinal edge, one of the grooves of the adjacent coupling elements receives, in a fourth contact region, a first portion of the first longitudinal edge, and another of the grooves of the adjacent coupling elements receives, in a fifth contact region, a second portion of the first longitudinal edge.

Abstract: This application discloses a watchband clasp, a watchband, and a wearable device. The watchband clasp (1000) includes a first fastener (1), a second fastener (2) rotatably mounted on the first fastener (1), a cover plate (3) rotatably mounted at an end that is of the second fastener (2) and that is away from the first fastener (1), a hook member (4) slidably mounted on the cover plate (3), and an elastic member (5) mounted between the cover plate (3) and the hook member (4). The elastic member (5) can enable the hook member (4) to maintain a clamped state with an inner wall of a hook hole (11). The cover plate (3) is provided with a first accommodation slot (35) used to accommodate the first fastener (1) and the second fastener (2).

Abstract: An assembly is provided comprising a gemstone holder and a battery housing. The gemstone holder comprises a bezel portion providing a mount for receiving a gemstone and a shaft portion comprising an elongate shaft. The elongate shaft comprises first and second electrically conducting portions. The battery housing comprises a battery power source and a plurality of apertures, the first one of said plurality of apertures being configured to enable engagement of an end portion of the shaft with a first connector within the housing, and the second one of said plurality of apertures being configured to enable engagement of an end portion of the shaft with a second connector within the housing. The assembly further comprises a light emitting diode, LED, configured to illuminate the gemstone.

Abstract: A portable walking stand assembly includes a pair of walking sticks that is each employable by a respective pair of users thereby facilitating each of the walking sticks to assist the pair of users with walking. A pair of grips is each positioned around a respective one of the walking sticks thereby facilitating a respective user to grip a respective grip. A pair of stops is each positioned around a respective one of the walking sticks to inhibit the respective walking stick from sinking into a support surface. A support is removably attachable to the pair of walking sticks thereby facilitating the pair of walking sticks to elevate the support above a support surface. The support has a pair of arms angling away from each other to support an optical device when the support is attached to the pair of walking sticks.

Abstract: A pole handle for a ski pole or trekking pole, having a head region and a handle region , and an axial orifice which is open downwardly on one side to receive a pole tube, wherein the pole handle has a core with a left-hand side wall and a right-hand side wall, at least in certain regions, wherein the two side walls are connected at the top by a top surface so that the walls and the surface enclose a cavity, and the left-hand side wall and the right-hand side wall laterally delimit the cavity, and wherein the two side walls each have at least one aperture in a direction transverse to the pole handle longitudinal axis (S) and transverse to the direction of travel with a determined area.

Abstract: An antimicrobial barrier device is provided, adapted to shield a purse or other personal luggage device against microbial contamination and transfer. The anti-microbial barrier is designed to overlay and thereby anti-microbially shield a contact surface of the purse or luggage (typically a flat bottom or side thereof), effectively preventing viral, bacterial, fungal and protozoan contamination of the purse or luggage when the contact surface is rested upon a potentially contaminated surface, such as a floor, seat or countertop.

Abstract: An adjustable bag for sports equipment includes a plurality of laterally extending folding regions provided on a first area of a surface of the bag adjacent one end A reinforcing panel is provided between each adjacent pair of folding regions such that the bag is more flexible at the folding regions and folds preferentially there.

Abstract: A card holder for carrying a card and movable between card hiding, showing and protruding configurations. The card holder includes a casing defining a front aperture and a card slit, and a front cover for selectively covering the front aperture. In the card hiding configuration, the front cover obstructs the front aperture and the card is entirely contained in the casing. In the card showing configuration, the front cover is retracted from at least part of the front aperture and the card is entirely contained in the casing. In the card protruding configuration, part of the card protrudes from the casing through the card slit.

Abstract: The present invention relates a beverage and/or food carrier bag comprising a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall and a rear wall, each wall connected to a base; the base adapted to removably retain one or more beverage holder(s). The present invention facilitates transport and/or storage of beverages and/or food.

Abstract: A bag has at least two sides, a front, a back defining a sidewall, and a base; a storage compartment; and at least one strap or handle. An outer surface of the sidewall has a first panel having a first side and a second side and a top. The first side and the second side are attached to the outer surface of the sidewall and the first panel and the sidewall form a sleeve. The sleeve is configured to allow a luggage handle to pass through from a bottom of the sleeve to and through a top of the sleeve. The top of the first panel and the sidewall have a magnetic closure configured to disconnect when a luggage handle is passed through the sleeve and to reconnect when the luggage handle is removed from the sleeve. The sleeve may have a pocket configured to receive one or more items therein.

Abstract: An illustrated view of an exemplary handle and one or more hot curlers. The handle provides for safety while handling a first of the hot curlers is presented. The handle provides a safe and easy device for picking up the first of the hot curler at a time. The handle further provides an easy release of the hot curler once the hot curler has been positioned in a desired position in the hair. The handle allows for each of the hot curlers to stay hot for a longer period of time. The handle provides a cost effective and safe mechanism for hair styling and curling of hair. The handle provides a satin finish to curls that last and is easy to use. The handle frees up hands to perform or do other tasks.

Abstract: A hairstyling device is provided. The hairstyling device includes a heatable hair contact member having a hair-contactable surface, the hair contact member being operable to apply heat to a tress of hair of a user via the hair-contactable surface. The hairstyling device includes a controller configured to determine that the hair contact member is moving along the tress from a first end of the tress towards a second end of the tress. The controller is configured to, based on the determining, control heating of the hair contact member to cause the operating temperature of the hair contact member to change as the hair contact member moves along the tress from the first end of the tress towards the second end of the tress.

Abstract: A curling device for curling eye lashes includes a handle extending along a longitudinal axis thereof; and a curling blade extending from the handle along the longitudinal axis, the curling blade having a first lateral face and a second lateral face, each of the first lateral face and the second lateral face being flat, the curling blade having a contact edge, the contact edge longitudinally from the handle and terminating at a distal end of the curling blade, and the contact edge extending laterally between the first lateral face and the second lateral face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a hair dryer, the method for controlling a hair dryer, which comprises a main body part, a handle part, an operation part, a heating unit and a fan unit, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprising: an auto mode selection step in which a user operates the operation part so as to select, among a plurality of operation modes, an auto mode including a plurality of individual modes; and an auto mode performance step in which the plurality of individual modes are consecutively performed, wherein at least one among the temperature and speed of discharged gas is set to be different for each of the plurality of individual modes, and in the auto mode performance step, the heating unit and the fan unit control the temperature and speed of the discharged gas according to the respective settings of the plurality of individual modes.

Abstract: A nipper device includes a first handle and a second handle pivotable relative to each other. The nipper includes a jaw with a first blade and an opposing second blade. The first and second blades include linear blade edges, which pivot relative to each other to enable trimming of a nail on a hand and/or a foot. The jaw and the handles are configured so that pivotable movement of the first handle relative to the second handle causes pivotal movement of the first blade relative to the second blade. The jaw blades include cavities located on the interior of the blades. The cavities are configured to collect nail particle trimmings from a user. The cavities function as a catching mechanism (catcher) to collect nail trimmings and prevent them from scattering.

Abstract: A cosmetic container has a container body, an upper casing, and a lower casing. The container body has an upper housing and a lower housing being rotatable relative to each other. The upper casing is detachably and orientationally sleeved on the upper housing to rotate the upper housing with the upper casing. The lower casing is detachably and orientationally sleeved on the lower housing to rotate the lower housing with the lower casing. Because the upper casing and the lower casing are orientationally mounted around the upper housing and the lower housing, respectively, variety and variability in appearance of the cosmetic container can be provided without affecting its functional operation. Marks, textures, and patterns on an external surface of the container body can be protected.

Abstract: A cosmetic container having a wiper capable of removing a cosmetic liquid from an application support rod having a non-circular cross-sectional area is proposed. The cosmetic container includes a container (110) in which the cosmetic liquid is accommodated, a container cap (120) opened/closed with respect to an injection port (112) of the container (110), and an application part (130) rotatably fitted and coupled to the container cap. The wiper (140) is coupled to an inner side of the injection port (112) of the container, a through-hole (144) of the cleaner part (142) is formed in a circular shape, the application part includes an application support rod (132) and an application member (134), an airtight recessed groove (133) is formed on an upper portion of the application support rod, and the application support rod extended from a lower portion of the airtight recessed groove has a non-circular cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A refillable applicator for a cosmetic product includes a cartridge that is movable between an initial position and an ejected position. The applicator includes a case housing the cartridge, and a push button designed to eject the cartridge, the push button being movable between an idle position wherein it is designed to enable the cartridge to be in the initial position in the case, and an ejection position wherein it is designed to eject the cartridge from the case.

Abstract: A makeup compact includes: a body portion including at least one makeup recess configured to receive one or more makeup containers; and a lid portion hingedly-attached to the body portion and configured to cover the at least one makeup recess when closed; wherein the makeup compact is constructed of silicone.

Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a holder to a carrier includes a platform having an outwardly facing side, an opposite back side, and laminated layers of any of a variety of materials and having a plurality of slits therethrough defined and bound by edges of the layers fused together to have increased stiffness, wear and abrasion resistance, the slits arranged in a predetermined pattern of aligned and spaced apart rows, the slits being configured to receive straps therethrough between the outwardly facing side and the back side to attach the holder to the carrier. As an exemplary embodiment the carrier can be configured for carrying the holder on a user's body, for instance as a vest, a cummerbund, a shirt, pants, a backpack, or a belt, and the holder can be configured for holding a variety of useful articles, accessories, and the like.