Abstract: An article of footwear with a traction system. The traction system includes a plurality of traction elements of various heights on the outsole that undergo rotation within the penetrated substratum while avoiding damage from digging the surface while walking. The plurality of traction elements has a shortened height at pivot points of a foot and a lengthened height away from the pivot points of the foot.

Abstract: A footwear article may comprise an upper portion, the upper portion further comprising a sleeve configured to receive a locking member. The footwear article further comprises a sole structure oriented at a bottom of the footwear. The sole structure may comprise a midsole further comprising a peripheral channel configured to receive the sleeve and the locking member and an outsole configured for ground contact. The locking member disposed within the peripheral channel operates to secure the upper portion to the sole structure.

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: An upper includes an upper main body covering an instep of a foot. The upper main body is formed with a partial region that is a region away from an outer edge of the upper main body, and a passage formed in a tubular shape that extends from the partial region toward the outer edge and then extends so as to return to the partial region and allows a shoelace to pass through. An opening extending in a front-back direction is formed in the partial region. The passage extends from the opening toward the outer edge and then extends so as to return to the opening.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include a heel region, a forefoot region, and a midfoot region, the midfoot region disposed adjacent to the forefoot region and the heel region, the article of footwear also including a medial side and a lateral side; an upper extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, wherein the upper includes a plurality of openings through which a fastener is configured to extend; a tongue extending from the forefoot region to the midfoot region; and a flap, the flap extending from the lateral side over a portion of the tongue, toward the medial side, wherein the flap includes a loop through which the fastener is configured to extend.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a carcass layer including an interior liner defining an interior void of the upper and an exterior liner joined to the interior liner to define a plurality of resilient pads protruding from an exterior surface of the upper. In some examples, the upper includes an outer shell attached to the exterior liner of the carcass layer and including a plurality of openings each configured to receive a respective one of the resilient pads therethrough. Here, each of the resilient pads includes a distal end surface defining a first portion of a ball control surface and the outer shell defines a second portion of the ball control surface. In some implementations, each of the resilient pads includes a compressible material enclosed between the interior liner and the exterior liner. Optionally, each of the resilient pads includes a tensile element disposed therein.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper body, a shoe tongue, and a shoelace. The shoe tongue includes a cover portion that covers a central opening of the upper body and a first extending portion-extending from the cover portion along an inner surface of a first wall portion of the upper body. The first extending portion is made of a material higher in stretchability than a material forming the first wall portion. A top end portion of the first wall portion is provided with an upper body-side first shoelace passing-through portion through which the shoelace is inserted from a side of the second wall portion and folded back, and the shoe tongue is provided with a shoe tongue-side first shoelace passing-through portion through which the shoelace is inserted from a side of the second wall portion and folded back.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to secure a primary body to a shoe. Exemplary implementations may include an apparatus with one or more connectors to be engaged with one or more other connectors. The connectors of the apparatus may be engaged with the primary body eyelets and the shoelace eyelets in order to secure the primary body to the exterior side of the shoe.

Abstract: A closing system of a shoe or clothing item or accessory, including a lace, a substrate having an inner face and an exposed face opposite the inner face, a lace-locking element for adjusting the tension of the lace, which lace-locking element is arranged at the exposed face of the substrate and which is crossed by the lace thus defining a lace portion downstream of the lace-locking element comprising two lace segments coming out of the lace-locking element, one or more first passages integral with the substrate, wherein the lace portion downstream of the lace-locking element crosses the one or more first passages thus defining, on the side of the exposed face, an end portion of lace extended beyond one or more first passages and which comprises one lace segment or two lace segments not contiguous to each other.

Abstract: A spike is operable to be removably coupled to an article of footwear. The spike includes a first portion that is substantially rigid. The spike also includes a second portion that is resilient.

Abstract: A tool kit includes a pair of bead and rhinestone positioners. The first positioner includes a positioning shaft attached to a first mounting thimble. The second positioner has a holding adhesive-bearing shaft attached to a second mounting thimble. The first and second mounting thimbles mount on end phalanxes of human hand digits. The positioning shaft projects outwardly along a direction aligned with the phalanx upon which the first mounting thimble is mounted. A positioning end is disposed away from the first mounting thimble. The holding adhesive-bearing shaft projects outwardly along a direction aligned with the phalanx upon which the second thimble is mounted. A holding adhesive spaced apart from the second mounting thimble is disposed on the holding adhesive-bearing shaft.

Abstract: A carry bag assembly that includes a first shoulder bag and a smaller second hand bag. The two bags can be carried separately as a unit. The first shoulder bag has a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface. Two bands extend from the shoulder bag that extend beyond the front surface of the shoulder bag. The second hand bag contains a first belt loop and a second belt loop. The belt loops receive the bands that extend from the shoulder bag. Mechanical connectors connecting the first band to the second band around the hand bag. This selectively locks the smaller hand bag into a fixed position against the front surface of the larger shoulder bag. The two bags can share graphics of design themes so that the two bags appear to be a single unit when attached.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.

Abstract: This partitionable bag is capable of being reversibly partitioned. The bag includes a vertical divider with one fixed edge and one movable edge. A securement component on the vertical divider is positioned on or near the movable edge. The securement component is reversibly connectable to a first fastening component and a second fastening component. The first and second fastening components are positioned on an interior surface of the bag and spatially separated from each other. In a first configuration, the securement component is attached to the first fastening component, making the vertical divider taut and causing it to divide the interior space into two storage compartments. In a second configuration, the securement component is attached to the closer, second fastening component, making the vertical divider go slack. In this second configuration, the vertical divider lies along the interior surface and does not divide the interior space of the bag.

Abstract: An article of luggage with exterior pockets in a moulded portion An article of luggage comprising: a body having an interior defining a body containment volume accessible through a body opening; a lid comprising a moulded concave shell having an interior defining a lid containment volume accessible through a lid opening extending in a lid opening plane; and a hinge between the body and the lid to enable movement of the lid relative to the body between: an open position in which the body and lid containment volumes are accessible through the body and lid openings; and a closed position in which the body and the lid openings cooperate such that the body and lid containment portions are enclosed. The moulded concave shell comprises: a lower protruded portion which protrudes from the lid opening plane via a lower stepped portion; an upper protruded portion which protrudes from the lid opening plane via an upper stepped portion that faces the lower stepped portion.

Abstract: Retractable wheels within a suitcase that are configured to be positioned within the suitcase responsive to applying a downward force on the suitcase.

Abstract: A facemask storage pouch; the facemask storage pouch includes a storage pouch for protective and sanitary containment of item(s) such as a facemask. The storage pouch has a substantially rectangular body having an overlapping border forming a sidewall opening. The sidewall opening includes a magnetic seal configured to open and close for insertion and alternatively removal of a facemask contained within the storage pouch. The storage pouch further includes a fastening device for attachment of the at least one accessory including but not limited to a wrist strap, a spring-loaded clamp, a clip, and a lanyard. The storage pouch provides protective and sanitary containment of facemasks while they are not being worn.

Abstract: A modular and multi-chamber hair dye dispenser and kit including the same are provided. Namely, the dispenser comprises a first and second chamber configured to each hold a fluid substance and threadedly engage one another. A pressure activated gate is disposed between the chambers and configured to selectively permit fluids held therein to mix upon screwing the chambers into one another. A removable spacer may be disposed between the chambers to prevent breach of the gate until desired. An outlet secured within an open front end of the first chamber is configured to dispense mixed fluid via one or more openings and, as desired, receive an interchangeable applicator. In a kit, fluid substances may comprise hair coloring agent and a developer, activator, or oxidizer.

Abstract: Device for applying free-flowing hair dye to regions of hair includes a housing having a handle with a housing interior for receiving the free-flowing hair dye. The housing has a cover with a row of hair receptacles arranged next to one another in a longitudinal direction of the housing and extend in a channel-like manner in a transverse direction of the housing, which each open towards the housing exterior for the insertion of regions of hair. In a first set of hair receptacles, the hair receptacles are connected to the housing interior via dispensing openings for hair dye, and hair-dye-free hair receptacles of a second set are arranged between the hair receptacles of the first set. A supply element is arranged in the housing interior for supplying hair dye from the housing interior to the dispensing openings of the hair receptacles of the first set.

Abstract: A mobile color and style application device is disclosed. The device includes an adjustable tower. The adjustable tower including one or more tower locks configured to adjust a vertical height of the adjustable tower. The device further includes a plate coupled to the adjustable tower. The plate includes one or more tower locks configured to adjust a tilt angle of the plate. The device further includes one or more platforms. The one or more platforms are configured to couple to a portion of the plate via a quick-connect coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A hair pick device is disclosed that provides itch relief to a user's scalp while he/she is wearing different hairstyles. The device is a pick-like tool with the ability to maneuver through hairdos including dreads, braids, weaves, and wigs to scratch the scalp without ruining the hairstyle. The hair pick device comprises a body component that is configured in a cylindrical shape that may be solid or hollow. If hollow, the body component would also comprise a chamber, allowing the user to insert conditioners or other moisturizers into the device for application to the head. Further, the body component comprises an end component tapered into a point. The end component can be retractable or the device can be a single unitary piece.

Abstract: Formulation delivery systems, formulation delivery devices, and formulation cartridges for the same are provided. Formulation delivery systems include a reusable handle, a formulation dispensing assembly, and a controller. The formulation dispensing assembly includes a reciprocating nozzle assembly and a pump. The reciprocating nozzle assembly is fluidically-coupleable to the formulation cartridge or the cleaning cartridge received within the reusable handle. Formulation delivery devices include a reusable handle configured to receive a formulation cartridge therein, and a formulation dispensing assembly disposed in the reusable handle. The formulation dispensing assembly includes fluid conduits, a pump fluidically connected to the fluid conduits, a reciprocating nozzle assembly, and a controller. Formulation cartridges include a reusable cartridge body, a valve frame, and a disposable refill packet reversibly-coupleable to the reusable cartridge body.

Abstract: Disclosed is, among other things, a storage system for a razor or razor cartridge that may contain at least one exposed sharp edge of a blade. The system may include a blade cover component that may attach to the razor or razor cartridge such that the at least one exposed sharp edge of the blade is covered. The storage system may also include a container and an insert that may be removably placed within the container or may be attached to the container. The insert may include at least one slot that may be fitted to at least a portion of the razor or razor cartridge. For example, the razor cartridge may contain a storage connection component that may be fitted to the size/shape of the slot. In this way, the razor cartridge may be stabilized by inserting the storage connection component of the razor cartridge into the slot. Also, the container, insert, or blade cover component may be constructed using recycled or biodegradable material.

Abstract: A magnetic nail system includes an artificial nail having an upper face and an opposing under surface; a first magnetic element to be applied to a fingernail or toenail; and a second magnetic element provided on the artificial nail to be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element. The artificial nail adheres to the fingernail or toenail by magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element include either a permanent magnet, a magnetic strip, or a magnetic slurry having magnetic particles suspended in a mixture with a drying liquid, polymer material or the magnetic slurry particles are suspended in a nail polish material.

Abstract: An applicator head for applying a product including a cosmetic, care, or pharmaceutical product onto the keratinous substrate. The applicator head includes an applying member elongated along a longitudinal axis. The applying member includes at least one sidewall and a distal end face that is inclined. The at least one sidewall has an extended portion that extends beyond the distal end face of the applying member. The extended portion peripherally encloses the distal end face to define a cavity at the distal end portion of the applying member. The cavity opens upwardly at a distal end of the applying member and has a closed bottom end that is defined by the distal end face of the applying member. The cavity is suitable for holding a cosmetic product. The extended portion is in form of multiple petals that surround the distal end face.

Abstract: A personal care product dispensing system with a body defining a cavity configured to retain a spreadable personal care product. A spreadable material is positioned within the cavity. A cover is mounted to the body. The cover defines a first aperture extending from a top surface of the cover to a bottom surface of the cover. A flexible applicator pad is mounted to the top surface of the cover with a valve positioned over the first aperture. The flexible applicator pad has a plurality of projections and a projection density of 10 to 40 projections per square centimeter.

Abstract: A device for working with hair extensions is described. The device uses a main body and a number of clips. The main body is a flat panel with a first side and a second opposing side further including at least one horizontal entry point. The entry point is for passing a hair extension from the first side to the second side. Each clip is adjacent to one of the horizontal entry points. Each clip is suitable for fastening a hair extension to the main body. The device is adapted to facilitate working with fastened hair extensions.

Abstract: A container holder may include an inner liner, an outer shell, and an intermediate layer in between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner may provide an inner wall. And the inner wall may include a cavity for receiving a container. The container holder can define a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may follow a curved profile and the second portion may follow a flat profile such that a cross-section of the container holder follows a D-shape. The second portion may have a series of openings extending through the outer shell to vent the cavity to an outside. A series of loops may cover the series of openings on the second portion and a pair of clips can be mounted to the series of loops. A bottom vent can extend through the base, the intermediate layer, and the inner liner.

Abstract: The Invention is a load bearing Waist-Belt with two types of independent adjustment straps that change the shape and dimensions of the Waist-Belt to conform to the individual body shape of the wearer, and improve weight transference to the hips.

Abstract: A cleaning brush for a smart cleaning device, including: a mounting shaft an elastic supporting member, provided with a through hole extending in an axial direction and sleeved onto the mounting shaft through the through hole; and a tubular member, sleeved onto the elastic supporting member and provided with blades integrated with the tubular member, where an adhesive layer is provided between the mounting shaft and the elastic supporting member, as well as between the elastic supporting member and the tubular member respectively, such that the mounting shaft, the elastic supporting member and the tubular member are adhered together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broom for cleaning, which includes a handle part that is held by hands, a bristle part including a plurality of bristles, and a connection part for connecting the handle part and the bristle part. The connection part includes: a first housing in which an accommodation portion having one opened side is formed therein; and a second housing inserted to the accommodation portion. The bristle part is inserted to an insertion space formed by an inner wall of the first housing and an outer wall of the second housing, and as the inner wall of the first housing and the outer wall of the second housing become adjacent to each other, the bristle part inserted to the insertion space is pressed and fixed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing toothbrushes covered with bristles in an anchor-free manner, in which a tuft of bristles with cylindrical bristles and/or pointed bristles is introduced into a receiving recess of a mold of a bristle-providing machine and, by means of a profiled pin guided in the receiving recess, force is applied to the end facing the pin of the bristles of the tuft of bristles for the alignment thereof, so that the bristles of the tuft of bristles are aligned by means of an end face of the profiled pin and, as a result, form the topography that complements the topography of the end face of the profiled pin, wherein the profiled pin has on the end face that acts on the bristles a discontinuous surface, which forms multiple levels. This achieves a bristle area configuration that has multiple areas of use. A correspondingly produced toothbrush is also described.

Abstract: A brush includes a retractable, removable silicone rubber brush head. The diameter of the bristles diminishes as they extend outward. The bristles at the end of the brush head are positioned to contact and clean the corners of a flat-bottomed container.

Abstract: A portable workstation apparatus includes: a pair of collapsible legs; and a work portion that is attached in a removable manner to the pair of collapsible lags via a pair of brackets. Each leg of the pair of collapsible legs includes: a frame; an extension connected to a first end of the frame; a lower post housed within a sleeve; an upper post; a hinge connecting the lower post and the upper post; a first brace connecting the extension to the sleeve; and a plurality of holes on an exterior face of the lower post or the upper post. Each leg is configured to collapse by folding the upper post towards the lower post via the hinge and rotating the extension toward the lower post.

Abstract: A foldable picnic table with sitting benches is a table having a table plate and a number of table supports, and a plurality of benches having a bench body and a plurality of bench supports; wherein, each table support has an upper support and a lower support; the bottoms of each lower support and adjacent bench support are connected through a connecting piece; the table plate is capable of being lowered to the same height as the bench bodies when the upper supports and the lower supports are retracted relative to each other, the lower supports and the bench supports are folded to each other and turn over the bench bodies to the back of the table plate. Therefore, it is very convenient to fold, the size after folding is very small, and it saves transportation costs.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses (such as desks) with adjustable top panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a frame, having a movable component that is configured to move upwards and downwards. The apparatus also includes: a first top panel attached to the movable component and configured to move upwards and downwards with the movable component, and a second top panel attached to the frame and aligned parallel to the first panel, so that the first panel is adjustable to be flush with the second panel or adjustable to a level above the second panel. The apparatus can also include a barrier panel attached to the frame or the first panel, arranged perpendicular to the first and second panels and oriented downward from the first panel at a side of the first panel closest to the second panel.

Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cantilever rack having at least two uprights (1) and cantilever arms (10) extending therefrom, each upright (1) having two parallel rows of holes arranged in the longitudinal direction of the uprights for height-adjustable attachment of the cantilever arms (10). For cost-effective production and simple assembly of the uprights of the cantilever rack, it is provided that each upright (1) of the cantilever rack in the upright profile (2) consists of sheets with C-profiles, which are connected to each other with an internal screw connection, whereby the internal screw connection is accessible from the outside.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes an enclosure and a plurality of storage drawers contained within the enclosure. The enclosure includes a plurality of walls and a storage-drawer support. The plurality of storage drawers are supported in the enclosure by the storage-drawer support.

Abstract: A door for a piece of furniture is provided. The door has an outer panel of transparent or translucent material, a printed sheet having a depiction or a decoration, and a finishing support frame made of one of a thin metal sheet, an aluminum section bar, a plastic material, and a glass fiber or carbon fiber material and having a finishing locking wall and/or an auxiliary finishing locking wall. One or more fixing elements are fixed to the outer panel, the one or more fixing elements being suitable for fixing the outer panel to the finishing locking wall and/or the auxiliary finishing locking wall in a removable manner. The printed sheet is anchored between the outer panel and the finishing locking wall and/or the auxiliary finishing locking wall. A piece of furniture including the door is also provided.

Abstract: An article includes at least first and second members. A decorative object is within the second member. Interlocking features are adapted to removably interlock the first and second members together. The interlocking features include a channel and a rail that are complementarily shaped so that the rail is receivable within the channel to removably interlock the rail with the channel. At least the second member is formed of a translucent or transparent material so that the decorative object within the second member is visible through the member.

Abstract: A base mechanism is adapted for a function module and an device main part and includes a mount and a connecting component, the mount is partially disposed in the device main part, the connecting component is connected to the function module and movably disposed on the mount, and the function module is movable with respect to the mount via the connecting component.

Abstract: A weight-sensitive, reclinable seating apparatus that features a backrest pivot mechanism positioned entirely within the seat assembly (200) of the seating apparatus. The backrest pivot mechanism comprises a plurality of ramp assemblages positioned within the seat assembly (200), with the ramp assemblages each comprising one or more motion-facilitating components (272a, 272b, 222a, 222b, 252a, 252b) that engage one or more ramps (215a, 215b, 255a, 255b, 217a, 217b). The motion-facilitating components (272a, 272, 222a, 222b, 252a, 252b) cooperate with the ramps (215a, 215b, 255a, 255b, 217a, 217b) to provide a virtual pivot (400) for the backrest (317) that is projected above the seat surface. The backrest pivot mechanism minimizes the vertical drop of the backrest during the recline motion, which in turn minimizes the seat lift during the recline motion.

Abstract: A reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a pair of arms; a backrest; a seat; a first footrest; a reclining mechanism connected between the backrest, seat, and first footrest configured to move the seating unit between an upright position, a TV position, and a fully reclined position. A heart-rest mechanism is mounted to the frame and to the reclining mechanism and is configured to move the seating unit between the fully reclined position and a heart-rest position, wherein the backrest maintains the second backrest angle relative to the seat, the first footrest remains in front of the seat, and the seat and first footrest are elevated compared to the fully reclined position.

Abstract: Rotational seating arrangements are disclosed relating to virtual reality and virtual reality gaming. Examples include a saddle suspended from a bearing by an arrangement of straps. Arrangements of these and other components are taught as allowing for a high degree of local mobility and as restricting undesirable movement of a user. Interactions of the user with the straps and the saddle are disclosed as allowing the saddle to follow a user through a wide range of motions staying continuously positioned as ready for immediate seating.

Abstract: A sofa connector includes a mounting plate and a hook part hooking a sofa base, the mounting plate being connected to a sofa back through a fixing connection piece; the hook part includes an inserting plate inserted into the sofa base and a connecting plate connected between the inserting plate and the mounting plate; and the connecting plate is abutted on a top surface of the sofa base. The sofa includes the sofa back, the sofa base, and the sofa connector, the sofa back being provided thereon with at least one sofa connector; the mounting plate is connected to the sofa back through the fixing connection piece; the sofa back is attached to an outer side wall of the sofa base; the inserting plate is inserted into the sofa base; and the connecting plate is abutted on the top surface of the sofa base.

Abstract: The invention provides head and neck support sleep aid devices and methods for securely restraining the head of fatigued and sleeping travelers seated in a constrained, upright position, to prevent involuntary forward or lateral head flexion. The devices and methods of the invention employ a rigid elongate lever member adapted to be interposed between a user's back and an upright seat surface and head bracing means connected to the lever member to restrain the user's head against forward and lateral flexion.

Abstract: A backrest includes a primary frame having a pair of laterally spaced first uprights defining a first opening therebetween, a first front surface and a first rear surface. A secondary frame includes a pair of laterally spaced second uprights defining a second opening therebetween, a second rear surface facing the first front surface of the primary frame and a second front surface, wherein the secondary frame is coupled to the primary frame, and wherein at least portions of the first and second openings are aligned. A flexible shell overlies and is coupled to the second front surface of the secondary frame. The flexible shell includes a third rear surface visible through the aligned portions of the first and second openings.

Abstract: A seat connection mechanism having a bracket portion which is metal and includes a pivot area, an opening and a channel. A metal pin portion includes a pin and a stop portion, the pin rests in the pivot area such that the shelf portion inhibits movement of the pin portion along the pin's rotation axis, the pin configured to rotate within the pivot area about a rotation axis. The channel in the bracket portion arranged to pass adjacent and through an area of the center pivot, the channel arranged such that the stop portion of the pin portion are insertable into the channel through the opening at an insertion angle to allow the pin to rest in the pivot area and such that when the pin rotates within the center pivot, the stop portion of the pin portion moves within the bracket and the stop portion is configured to interact with the bracket at one or more predefined positions to stop rotation of the pin portion.

Abstract: A submergible stool includes a body having a top, a bottom spaced from the top, and a sidewall extending between the top and the bottom and defining an enclosed interior cavity extending between the top, the bottom, and the sidewall. A first aperture is formed in the sidewall proximate the bottom and extends from the enclosed interior cavity to an exterior of the stool. A second aperture is formed in the sidewall proximate the top and extends from the enclosed interior cavity to an exterior of the stool. The apertures are positioned such that when the stool is placed in a body of water, water will flow into the interior cavity through the first aperture, air will be forced out of the second aperture, and the stool will sink to a bottom of the body of water in an upright position.