Abstract: A face mask that may be constructed from a series of interchangeable pieces that will form a mask that does not rest against the user's face and may allow for increased breathability and sealing.

Abstract: The respiratory protective device includes a face seal and filter comprising two chambers, an inner chamber and outer chamber. The inner chamber is in fluid communication with the outer chamber, which is in fluid communication with the external environment. The respiratory protective device further comprises a face seal having an open annular-shaped portion, forming a flexible seal by encircling the nose and mouth of a user. The filter sealing ring includes an annular shape that is complementary to an annular-shaped portion of the face seal. The filter sealing ring may detachably mate with the face seal to define a void area. The void area is annular-shaped and suitable to receive a filter having a complementary annular-shaped flange. The shell may sealably and detachably mate with the respiratory protective device. The eye shield may detachably mate with the shell. The seal check apparatus may sealably mate with the respiratory protective device.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a multilayered fabric that comprises an electrode bearing surface that is electrically connected to a voltage source, wherein upon application of a charge, the electrode bearing will generating an electric field to neutralize pathogens and other microorganisms coming in contact with the material.

Abstract: A glove for use in hair styling applications, comprising: a glove body with an inner cavity therein generally conforming to a shape of a human hand, the body portion including an outer surface defining a front side with a palm area and an opposing back side of the glove body, a first end portion having an opening to the inner cavity and an opposing second end portion including a plurality of finger stalls extending from the glove body, the body portion being constructed of a first material; and a plurality of elements coupled to discrete areas of the body portion, wherein the elements are constructed of a second material, the second material having a property of greater thermal conductivity as compared with the first material.

Abstract: A glove has a palm side and a back side joined at a side edge and a number of sections including a palm part, a finger part and a thumb part. The component parts connect and stretch material is used in certain areas of the glove to make the glove adjust to varying hand sizes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a garment liner that couples to the interior of a clothing article. The garment liner can replace typical underwear. The garment liner can shield clothing from a person's body, and can improve comfort by conforming to the shape of the clothing instead of to the body. Various mechanisms are provided for coupling the garment liner to the clothing article.

Abstract: A method of attaching at least two pieces of fabric in a waterproof fabric product. The at least two pieces of fabric are attached at a seam. The seam subsequently is sealed by application of a sealing tape. The method includes attaching the at least two pieces of fabric to each other by a welding process to form a welded seam, and performing the sealing by applying the sealing tape to cover the welded seam at one side of the fabric. A waterproof fabric product that has been produced using the method of attaching at least two pieces of fabric. A footwear includes a membrane including at least two pieces of fabric that are attached at a seam.

Abstract: Provided is an IoT-based smart thermal wear. More specifically, provided is clothing including thermal material that retains heat allowing wearers to work more efficiently and lower any risk of accidents, the IoT-based smart thermal wear being linked to a smart device and comprising an outer member, inner member, heat-insulating filler, heating-producing material, power unit, and a control unit so as to facilitate effective temperature control.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to a garment for resisting penetration of a liquid. The garment comprises an outer layer, and an inner layer. The inner layer is configured to be positioned closer to the skin of a wearer than the outer layer when the garment is being worn. Each of the inner layer and the outer layer on their own are wettable by the liquid, and the inner layer has a lower wettability to the liquid than the outer layer. The configuration of inner and outer layers creates a wettability difference that biases the outer layer to absorb the liquid and the inner layer to resist penetration of the liquid in a direction moving from the outer layer to the inner layer.

Abstract: A thermally adaptive garment comprising one or more adaptive garment sections. Each of the one or more adaptive garment sections comprises a pouch defined by a first and second pouch side, the pouch having a front edge and rear edge, the pouch defining a front pouch opening at the front edge and a rear pouch opening at the rear edge, the front and rear pouch openings operable to assume an open and closed configuration, the first and second pouch sides of the pouch defining an internal pouch cavity between the first and second pouch sides. Each of the one or more adaptive garment sections also comprises a lofting layer disposed within the internal pouch cavity.

Abstract: A fiber-treating agent, where the fiber-treating agent is a one part fiber-treating agent including a single composition or a multiple-part fiber-treating agent including a plurality of compositions. The fiber-treating agent contains the following components (A) to (C) in a total composition thereof, and where, for the one-part fiber-treating agent, a part or all of the components (A) and (B) is optionally a condensate formed from the components: (A): a compound having a structure wherein a methylol group is bonded to each of two nitrogen atoms in the compound, (B): a phenolic compound having an electron donating group on at least one of meta-positions and a hydrogen atom on at least one of ortho-positions and a para-position, wherein the electron donating group on the meta-position optionally forms, together with adjacent carbon atoms, a benzene ring optionally substituted with a hydroxy group, and (C): water.

Abstract: The present disclosure a hat that comprises a layered structure of sealed hollow tubes for storing water about the wearer's head. The tubes are arranged in a lattice of rings/bands and longitudinal channels so that the water is evenly distributed on the head of the wearer, and can absorb heat both from sunlight and from the wearer's head itself evenly about the circumference of the head. Inner layers provide structure to the tubes and ensure adequate contact with the head surface area.

Abstract: A helmet includes an outer shell, an inner shell molded within the outer shell, the inner shell supporting a cap with straps and having a barrier wall, and at least one suspension clip coupled to the cap and releasably attached to the barrier wall, the barrier wall separating a distal end of the at least one suspension clip into two components, the two components having a first connecting member and a second connecting member.

Abstract: Protective clothing and/or equipment may comprise a modular helmet assembly which comprises a plurality of impact mitigation modules positioned between an outer layer and an interior layer of the helmet, optionally with a plurality of perforations or openings in an outer shell of the helmet. The plurality of impact mitigation assemblies may comprise an impact absorbing array of impact mitigation structures having at least one filament and a lateral support wall or connecting element. When force is applied to the exterior surface, the structures of the impact absorbing materials deform in a desired and controlled manner, reducing the force received by the interior layer.

Abstract: A novel liquid-based system and shock absorber for reducing the forces experienced during high-energy impacts is provided. Individual shock absorbing devices can be used in parallel or in series to create a tunable network that is based on the specific energy absorption requirements for each application. Each shock absorbing device consists of a flexible, primary fluid-filled reservoir that, when impacted, ejects the liquid at high pressure through an array of orifices into a secondary flexible, low-pressure collection reservoir, where it is temporarily stored before the liquid returns to the primary reservoir where the device is ready for the next impact. Optionally, the shock absorbing device may be a single-use device, where the liquid ejects from but does not return to the reservoir.

Abstract: A method for making a face guard for use in a ball game includes: providing a specific material; annealing the material by first maintaining a temperature between 410 and 430° C. for 3 hours and then lowering the temperature by about 30° C./hour; cutting the annealed material into a main-body member and plural supporting members; butt-joining the two ends of the main-body member by applying a specific pressure to the two ends; welding the supporting members to the main-body member to form a face guard body; performing a T4 heat treatment on the face guard body by first maintaining a temperature between 450 and 550° C. for 1.5 hours and then quenching for 7 seconds; performing a T6 heat treatment on the face guard body by first maintaining a temperature between 100 and 120° C. for 24 hours and then cooling by air; and performing an anodizing surface treatment on the face guard body.

Abstract: A smart system for detecting the presence of a helmet in a vehicle is disclosed herein. The system comprises a first transceiver configured within a trunk of the vehicle. The first transceiver is configured to transmit a first detection signal on detecting the opening of the trunk of the vehicle. At least one second transceiver corresponds to at least one helmet provided on the body of the helmet. The second transceiver is configured to respond to the first detection signal with a response signal, wherein the response signal includes a unique identity marker corresponding to the helmet. A transmission device is configured to detect opening and closing of trunk to activate the first transceiver, subsequent to which the first detection signal is sent, and the transmission device is further configured to transmit information associated with the response signal to a base controller.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for color printing onto nonwhite substrates and articles. For example, an article of apparel is provided that includes multiple layers of ink with a combination of a white ink and at least one color ink, and each layer having a ratio of white ink to color ink, and the ratios of white ink to color ink are different.

Abstract: A climbing shoe comprising: a shoe-upper shaped so as to accommodate the user's foot; a sole made of a polymeric material, which is attached to the bottom of the shoe-upper so as to cover at least the front part of the bottom of said shoe-upper; and manually-operated closing means that are adapted to tighten the top part of the shoe-upper on the user's foot and include a transversal locking strap that extends like a bridge between the inner side and the outer side of the shoe-upper remaining astride and grazing the top part of the shoe-upper, and is adapted to pull said inner and outer sides of the shoe-upper toward each other; said transversal locking strap comprising: a plate-like head which has, on at least one of the two major faces, a velcro surface structure; and a flexible cord that has a substantially unextendible structure, which has the two ends firmly fixed to the plate-like head, so as to form a large, substantially U-shaped bight.

Abstract: A single-pull tightened snowshoe binding is provided, the binding comprising: a sole plate configured to be hingedly interconnected to a snowshoe; a toe cap interconnected with the sole plate with a first anterior strap and a second anterior strap, wherein the anterior straps are configured to wrap around the lateral aspects of a toe box of a shoe inserted within the snowshoe binding, and wherein the toe cap is configured to interface with a top aspect of the shoe; a first lateral strap extending outward from the sole plate, wherein the first lateral strap is configured to wrap upward along a lateral aspect of the shoe and extend toward a posterior aspect of the shoe; a second lateral strap extending outward from the sole plate, wherein the second lateral strap is configured to wrap upward along a lateral aspect of a shoe and extend toward the posterior aspect of the snowshoe binding; a first tightening strap having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first tightening strap interconnected to a

Abstract: Provided is, among other things, a shoe having a sole that includes multiple layers and an upper attached to and extending above the sole. In addition, the shoe includes a tab having: (1) a first portion, located between adjacent layers of the sole and thus hidden from view, that is imprinted with identification information pertaining to the shoe and (2) a second portion that is visible during ordinary use of the shoe.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure comprise adjustable footwear having apertures in sole structure. The one or more apertures extend all or partially between opposing bottom and top surfaces of the sole structure. The one or more apertures are generally configured to facilitate and accommodate adjustability of the sole structure (e.g., in length and/or width).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for shoes having simulated features, and methods for making the same. An exemplary shoe with simulated features can comprise an upper including a toe region and a heel region, with the upper including a simulated feature and the heel region including a seam; and a sole coupled to the upper.

Abstract: A method for producing a textile material, in particular a shoe upper, including the steps of: providing a shaping support, in particular a last; melting a polymer composition at a first temperature; applying the molten polymer composition to the shaping support. The molten polymer composition is applied to the shaping support by a nozzle which has an outlet opening for the molten polymer composition and a plurality of air exit openings which are provided around the outlet opening and from which compressed air is supplied to the exiting polymer composition in such a way that the molten polymer composition which has exited from the nozzle is applied as a helical filament to the shaping support.

Abstract: A shoe accessory is provided that can be removably attached to a polygonal hole of a shoe. The shoe accessory may include an outer flange having a first length, an inner flange having a second length greater than the first length, and a connecting portion spacing the outer flange from the inner flange. The connecting portion may have a polygonal cross-section. The inner flange may be configured to be inserted through the polygonal hole. The connecting portion may be configured to be disposed within the polygonal hole. The outer flange may be configured to be disposed adjacent an outer surface of the shoe. The outer flange may further include a face whereby a member may be disposed on the face with an adhesive to customize the shoe accessory with indicia, graphics, colors, and a combination thereof. A related shoe accessory kit and method of inserting the shoe accessory is provided.

Abstract: A hands-free shoe includes a heel assembly that allows a user to step into a shoe and tighten the shoe around the user's foot without the use of hands. The heel assembly includes a housing, a translating assembly including an inner frame and an outer frame, a plurality of translating pins, a plurality of stationary pins, a locking piece, a plurality of springs, and a heel button that work in conjunction to tighten the laces of the shoe and secure the shoe to a user's foot. The hands-free shoe can also be removed by depressing the heel button to loosen the laces of the shoe and release the shoe from a user's foot without the use of hands.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a case, a spool, a plurality of ratchet teeth, an incremental releasing set and a knob. The incremental releasing set includes a ratchet element and a swinging arm, the ratchet element includes a ratchet arm and a linking portion, the ratchet arm is selectively engaged with at least one of the ratchet teeth, and the swinging arm is abutted against the linking portion. The ratchet arm is engaged with at least one of the ratchet teeth to prohibit the spool from rotating in a releasing direction; as the knob is rotated in a tightening direction, the ratchet arm is disengaged from at least one of the ratchet teeth to allow the spool to tighten the lace; as the swinging arm is operated, the lace is incrementally released; as the knob is pulled up or rotated in the releasing direction, the lace is fully released.

Abstract: An ultra-thin plastic steel zipper includes: a pair of zipper fabric belts; two sets of teeth, respectively distributed along a direction of the pair of zipper fabric belts and engaged onto an inner side of each zipper fabric belt; a zipper head; a pair of top stops; and a bottom stop; the upper surface and the lower surface of the tooth are composed of three surfaces comprising a flat surface, a tapered surface, and a vertical surface, both an upper surface and a lower surface of the tooth has a tapered structure from the tooth head to the tooth tail, the overall volume of the teeth is significantly reduced, and the thickness and volume of the central line of the fabric belt are reduced, the established appearance of the plastic steel zipper is improved.

Abstract: Strap (1) comprising: a strand or a plurality of links (31b) of a first type; at least one connecting element (7b) connected inseparably to a strand or link of the first type; at least one adjusting link (32) which is intended to be connected to a watch case (2) or to a clasp and which can be connected separably to a connecting element; the at least one adjusting link including a button (6B) for locking and/or unlocking the connection to a connecting element.

Abstract: A system and method selectively illuminate gems in a piece of jewelry, allowing the jewelry to be transformed into a utilitarian object as well as a decorative object. A person can wear the jewelry ornamentally, as well as use the jewelry like a watch or a touch screen. The jewelry includes a plurality of gems, a plurality of light sources, and a controller. The plurality of gems is arranged in at least one grid. Each of the light sources emits light reachable to a corresponding gem and oriented to illuminate the corresponding gem. The controller is responsive to a received input and is configured to selectively control the plurality of light sources to selectively illuminate the light sources to shine or not shine light on each of the plurality of gems. The light selectively changes an optical property of each gem corresponding to the received input.

Abstract: A portable storage device for transporting and providing access to items. The portable storage device includes a cylindrical body portion including a lower portion, an upper portion, and a plurality of storage portions arranged along a length of the cylindrical body portion in a longitudinal direction, each storage portion configured to store and provide access to an item. The portable storage device further includes a base portion detachably arranged on the lower portion of the cylindrical body portion.

Abstract: Wearable storage devices that are interconvertible from a first storage device configuration to a second storage device configuration via an included front pouch are described, and wherein at least one of the storage devices are wearable, such as a waist pack that is interconvertible to a backpack.

Abstract: A wooden smartphone case for a portable rectangular electronic device includes a compartment configured to receive and hold the electronic device. The wooden smartphone case includes a main body member, opposite side walls, and a first end wall member and a second end wall member attached to the main body member. Each of the first and second end wall members has a height corresponding to the height of the side walls. At least one of the side walls is structured to apply a force in a perpendicular direction with regard to a longitudinal extension of the at least one side wall, such that an electronic device being arranged in the compartment is held in the compartment, wherein the at least one side wall is structured to apply the force against the electronic device arranged in the compartment along a predetermined length section of the at least one side wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tablet casing. The tablet casing includes a detachable retainer configured to receive a tablet computer, a support wall and a flap element rotatably connected to the support wall. The flap element includes multiple tip portions. A base wall is configured to be rotatably connected to the support wall. The base wall includes a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface. The first surface of the base wall is configured to rest on a ground surface. The second surface of the base wall includes a plurality of cut outs spaced apart from each other. Each tip portion of the flap element is configured to selectively engage with a cut out selected from the cut outs. The tablet casing includes magnets and further, the tablet casing could be converted into a tablet stand.

Abstract: A push-type card holder comprising a holder body, a holder cover and a card pushing assembly, which is arranged in the holder body and comprises a first and a second drive rod, the first drive rod is arranged above the second drive rod; the card pushing assembly comprises a limit rod arranged above the first drive rod by a fixed column, and can rotate around the fixed column; the card pushing assembly comprises a push rod arranged below the second drive rod, the push rod is provided with at least one step, and can be rotated relative to the second drive rod. The present application has a simple structure, the distributed push-out of the card can be realized without a spring structure, and the card is not easy to be stuck.

Abstract: A card management system may comprise a housing, a stepped card carrier contained within the housing, a spring-loaded thumb wheel coupled to the stepped card carrier and being at least partially contained within the housing, and wherein the card carrier moves in a linear fashion from a first position to a second position in response to a rotational force applied to the spring-loaded thumb wheel.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism is applied to-a protective case. A first rotating shaft assembly in the hinge mechanism is fixedly connected to a first portion of the protective case, and is further rotatably connected to a second portion of the protective case. A second rotating shaft assembly in the hinge mechanism is fixedly connected to the second portion of the protective case, and is further rotatably connected to a third portion of the protective case. When the second portion of the protective case rotates relative to the first portion of the protective case by using the first rotating shaft assembly, a transmission part that cooperates with both the first rotating shaft assembly and the second rotating shaft assembly is configured to drive the third portion of the protective case to rotate relative to the second portion of the protective case by using the second rotating shaft assembly.

Abstract: A means of representing improved form of barber briefcase which embodies a structure with built in scissor legs and a detachable extended handle. This invention relates, generally construed, to an improved case which is expressly designed and reliably adapted to serve the daily working and other needs of a barber and has to do, more particularly stated, with a special adaptation which embodies simple and practical facilities for aptly storing, carrying, sterilizing and handling interchangeable clipper blades, razors, combs, shears and other instruments and working tools.

Abstract: A wheeled backpack includes a telescoping handle assembly, an axle coupled to the telescoping handle assembly, wheels having an inner side, the wheels being rotatably coupled to each end of the axle, and the axle and the telescoping handle assembly coupled to a lower portion of a backpack provided at least mostly between the inner sides of the wheels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hair curler. The hair curler includes a handle, a connecting base and a hair curling rod. The handle includes a housing, an electric control device and a driving motor. The driving motor is electrically connected to the electric control device. The housing has an open end. The connecting base is rotatably mounted in the housing and connected to the driving motor, and the connecting base has a connecting end protruding from the open end. The hair curling rod includes a heating rod and a fixing base connected to one end of the heating rod. The fixing base is removably connected to the connecting end. The technical solution of the present invention can facilitate the replacement of heating rod by a user.

Abstract: There exists a need for improvements to curling iron technology, such that different methods of design and rotation can provide better reliability and function. The present disclosure discloses a rotating curling iron which comprises a handle, a connecting seat, an electric control device and a rotating curling iron rod. The technical solution of the present disclosure may improve the reliability of the electrical connection between the handle and the rotating curling iron rod.

Abstract: A rotating curling iron is disclosed according to the present disclosure, which includes a handle, a connecting seat, and a rotating curling iron rod. The handle includes a housing, an electric control device and a driving motor. The driving motor is electrically connected to the electric control device, and the housing has an opening end. The connecting seat is rotatably mounted in the housing and connected to the driving motor. The connecting seat has a connecting end exposed from the opening end, and a sealing structure is provided between the connecting seat and an inner wall of the opening end. The rotating curling iron rod includes a heating rod and a fixing seat connected to one end of the heating rod. The fixing seat is detachably connected with the connecting end. The technical scheme of the present disclosure can improve the waterproof effect of the rotating curling iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel automatic twist sponge brush device. The device is a hair styling tool for keeping hair naturally curly. The device comprises a brush component with a handle end and a working tool end. The working tool end comprises a sponge head with ¼ inch holes spaced ¼ inches apart in rows and columns. The sponge head is mounted on a three cam rotating head and powered by a battery or electrical plug. In use, the automatic twist sponge brush device firmly, yet gently, rotates and rubs a user's hair in a circular motion to create twists, curls, and coils.

Abstract: An un-heated, light weight hair roller having a cylindrical outer surface for wrapping hair strands for around and a roller clip having a pair of semi-cylindrical thermal storage members. The clip is adapted to enable the thermal storage members to cooperatively enclose and conform to the roller and the wrapped hair strands to heat the wrapped hair strands while applying pressure thereto against the roller's cylindrical outer surface.

Abstract: A headband with an accessory formed by folding a fabric in half bringing, a first end of the fabric and a second end of the fabric together to form a joined end, opposite of a creased end, gathering the joined end to resemble an accordion and forming a gathered end, affixing the first end of the fabric and the second end of the fabric together, tying a string around the gathered end, positioning the fabric on a flat surface with the gathered end in a middle, and affixing an accessory to the gathered end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a haircare appliance including: an air inlet; an air outlet; an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet, the airflow generator disposed in a housing; and a hair treatment chamber for receiving hair, the air outlet configured to direct airflow into the hair treatment chamber. The hair treatment chamber is movable from a first orientation relative to the housing to a second orientation relative to the housing, the second orientation different to the first orientation.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has an air inlet, an air outlet, an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet, a fixed body defining the air outlet, and a rotatable member rotatable relative to the fixed body. The air outlet has a first aperture located on a first side of the fixed body, and a second aperture located on a second side of the fixed body opposite to the first side of the fixed body. The rotatable member is rotatable from a first configuration in which the rotatable member permits airflow through the first aperture and blocks airflow through the second aperture, to a second configuration in which the rotatable member permits airflow through the second aperture and blocks airflow through the first aperture. The rotatable member is rotatable relative to the fixed member under the action of gravity in use.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus, system, and method for cleaning shaving devices is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base, an attaching element, a trough, and a plurality of removable bristles attached to an inside bottom wall of the trough such that substantially all of the bristles extend upward toward the trough opening. A fluid is disposed within the trough submerging substantially all of the removable bristles. The apparatus further includes a removable lid having an elongated opening and a holding element configured for retaining a shaving device. The base includes a mating surface on the top side of the base, while the trough includes a mating surface located on the outside of the trough. These mating surfaces are in the form of a track allowing the user to easily remove the trough to empty and refill the liquid when needed.

Abstract: A blade treatment assembly designed to dispense a chemical solution to protect blades from tap water mineral buildup, oxidation, and bacterial growth. The blade treatment assembly includes a housing designed to receive a blade and a solution pod including the chemical solution. The blade treatment assembly is further configured to remove chemical solution from the solution pod and spray the chemical solution onto the blades.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electric nail file, and a system comprising an electric nail file handpiece having a motor and a power unit having a rechargeable battery for supplying power to said electric nail file. The power unit has manual digital control interface in the form of a click wheel to enable a user to control the direction and speed of the motor of the electric nail file. The interface communicates to a processor for controlling the operation of the electric nail file the processor executing stored software instructions. The device and system include a communication element for receiving signals from a foot pedal by low power radio signal control of the direction and speed of the electric nail file motor. A docking cradle engages the power unit and through metal contacts is operable to recharge the battery of the power unit. The cradle also incorporates display indicating speed and direction.