Abstract: A shoe sole device is disclosed that is an improvement to the soles of shoes and boots that helps prevent objects from penetrating the soles. Further, the device helps improve the posture of the user and prevents the user from getting electrocuted through the bottom of his or her footwear. The shoe sole device comprises a body component that is configured in the shape of a conventional shoe sole. The body component would comprise a flexible metal or alloy component that is encompassed by a non-electrically conductive rubber or plastic component. The body component can also comprise a therapeutic foam cushion component that offers comfort and allows the user to build better posture while wearing footwear equipped with the device.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The shoe includes an insole footbed, an insole board, and/or a midsole. At least one of the insole footbed, the insole board, and the midsole comprises a grooveless support with a first region having a first stiffness or hardness and a second region having a second stiffness or hardness. At least one of the first region and the second region extends longitudinally between a forefoot region and a rearfoot region of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole to control (i) a movement of a subject's foot and (ii) a flex or a deformation of a lateral or medial side of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole as the subject exerts a force on the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole during a golf swing.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes a midsole having a first surface, a second surface formed on an opposite side of the midsole than the first surface, a first cavity formed in the first surface and tapering in a direction from the first surface toward the second surface, and a second cavity formed in the second surface and tapering in a direction from the second surface toward the first surface. A first quantity of particulate matter is disposed within the first cavity and a second quantity of particulate matter is disposed within the second cavity.

Abstract: Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). Aspects of this technology may relate to one or more of: (a) footwear structures in which such systems are incorporated; (b) valve stem based fluid flow transfer systems; (c) solenoid based fluid flow transfer systems; (d) user input button features; (e) air filter features; (f) fluid tube to fluid distributor connection features; (g) fluid distributor to footwear connection features; (h) valve position sensor features; (i) valve transmission features; j) pressure control algorithm features; (k) electronic communication features; (l) system sealing features; and/or (m) pressure sensor mounting features.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shoe insole comprising an inner sole having one or more of a support portion in the rearfoot exterior quadrant, a cushioning portion in the forefoot interior quadrant, a cushioning portion that extends from the forefoot interior quadrant to the forefoot exterior quadrant, and a cushioning portion in the rearfoot interior quadrant and the rearfoot exterior quadrant. Methods of making, using, and positioning the disclosed shoe insole and the components thereof are also described. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A sole board for an article of footwear includes a plate that has a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole board includes a channel disposed in a top surface of the plate in the forefoot region. The channel extends from a lateral edge of the plate to a medial edge of the plate. A characteristic of the channel at the lateral and medial edges of the plate is different than the characteristic of the channel at a middle of the channel.

Abstract: A rope tightener includes a bottom seat having a bottom plate and an annular body portion, a roll-up disc having a pivot hole, and a cover having ratchet teeth and fixed to the roll-up disc. The bottom seat has an accommodating space, and a rotation axle disposed in the pivot hole. The annular body portion has at least one pawl corresponding to the ratchet teeth. The cover drives the roll-up disc to rotate or displace between pressed-down and pulled-up positions relative to the bottom seat. When the cover is located at the pressed-down position, the ratchet teeth are engaged with the pawl, enabling the cover to drive the roll-up disc to rotate about the rotation axle in a single direction. When the cover is located at the pulled-up position, the ratchet teeth are separated from the pawl, enabling the cover to drive the roll-up disc to rotate freely.

Abstract: A means for clamping a plurality of lace portions of a footwear together.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a rotary closure comprising a housing part with an axis to which a rotary knob is attached in order to actuate a tensioning roller for a tensioning element for the rotary closure in order to wind or release the tensioning element. Further, a first gear is connected to the rotary knob and has internal toothing and a second gear is rotationally connected to the tensioning roller and has internal toothing Additionally, a drive pinion that is coupled to the gears is provided between said first and second gears, and the drive pinion has a mounting that is configured to be radially moved relative to the drive axis in order to selectively couple the pinion to and release the pinion from the internal toothing of the respective first and second gears.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a flexible upper, a sole assembly, and a flap coupled to the article of footwear proximate the bite line. The article of footwear includes a closure system that is configured to engage with the flap to secure the flap to the lateral side of the upper.

Abstract: A spike structure made of different materials includes: a sole protruding portion, an interface member and a cleat member. The interface member is disposed between the sole protruding portion and the cleat member, so that the sole protruding portion does not directly contact the cleat member, but the sole protruding portion and the cleat member are in contact with the interface member, and because the interface member is easily bonded to the cleat member, the interface member and the cleat member can be fixedly combined by bonding. Besides, the interface member and the sole protruding portion are made of hard materials with similar hardness and are not easily deformed when they are in contact with each other. Therefore, the interface member and the sole protruding portion are not easily slipped off.

Abstract: A sock liner designing apparatus, a sock liner designing method and a recording medium for a recording program are provided that are used to design sock liners that enable functions of footwear desired by a user to be attained when the user wears the footwear. A sock liner designing apparatus includes: an input circuitry that receives an input of measured foot data; a processor that calculates design data of a sock liner based on the foot data received through the input circuitry; and an output circuitry that outputs the design data calculated by the processor. The processor adjusts the design data based on a difference between received footwear functions and footwear data.

Abstract: A method for locating critical control points on a part or combination of parts during a manufacturing process involves mating, directly or indirectly, a jig extension to the part or parts. A pattern on the jig extension defines an origin point that is used to track the position of the part or parts during manufacturing, such as during location-sensitive operations. The jig extension may be a shoe last extension which connects to a shoe or shoe component via a shoe last.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein take the form of a fastener, such as a button, clasp, or the like, that magnetically attracts a button to an enclosure, thereby securely closing the fastener. In one example embodiment, the fastener includes a base and a ring. The ring defines an aperture and the base includes a button. The button can move perpendicularly to a surface of the base that abuts or otherwise engages the ring. The ring includes multiple magnets typically positioned within a body of the ring and, generally, at opposing positions along a circumference or perimeter of the ring. Similarly, a magnet is positioned within the button. As the ring approaches the base, the ring magnets attract the button magnet, drawing it into the ring and closing or securing the fastener. The button moves transversely to the polarization direction of the ring magnets (and button magnet) as the button extends.

Abstract: An electronic device, a carrying buckle, and a carrying frame of a carrying buckle are provided. The carrying frame is integrally formed as a single one-piece structure and is insertable into a retaining case along an insertion direction for being fixed in the retaining case. The carrying frame includes a body segment, two buckling arms respectively extending from two opposite sides of the body segment, and an elastic structure that extends from the body segment. The elastic structure is elastically deformable when being pressed along the insertion direction, such that an abutting end of each of the two buckling arms has a displacement that allows the abutting end to be abutted against the retaining case.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a waterproof zipper with at least one curve, where the zipper includes a first tape and a second tape, and interlocking elements attached to the first tape and the second tape, wherein the first tape and the second tape are curved, and wherein a curve of at least one of the tapes was caused by compaction of that tape. The zipper is coated on at least one side with a fluid impervious coating.

Abstract: Bands for wearable devices include multiple band retainers used to maintain engagement between an assembly (e.g., a pair) of bands. Some band retainers may be permanently affixed with the band at a certain location of the band, while other band retainers can be removable. The removable band retainers can be moved to different locations of the band, thus allowing the band retainer to retain another band at different locations. As a result, the assembly of bands can be used with different users, and in particular, users with different wrist sizes. Moreover, using multiple band retainers can provide an engagement force between the bands to withstand higher-impact events, such as swimming and diving. Additionally, bands and band retainers may include one or more liquid-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.

Abstract: The disclosure refers to jewelry or rings worn on fingers with embedded decorative jewels. The technical problem to be solved is to increase the reliability of fixing the decorative jewel by eliminating its mobility and expanding the jewelry's artistic and aesthetic significance. The piece of jewelry contains a decorative Jewel located in a cast, an annular jewelry part with a bead. On the surface of the bead, there is at least one longitudinal groove and an annular part connected to it. The cast is made hollow with a cylindrical inner surface and may be installed along the inner surface. On the inner surface there is at least one protrusion that may be engaged in the groove of the jewelry part.

Abstract: A process for producing an ornamental element, in particular an ornamental chain, comprising the following steps: arranging a tubular polymer core inside a tubular metal casing to form a layered tubular profile; cutting and bending the layered tubular profile to form a plurality of shaped chain links; connecting the chain links to form the ornamental chain.

Abstract: A jewelry product comprising an ornamental element having a front side, a rear side, a first opening defined in the ornamental element between the front side and the rear side, a second opening defined in the ornamental element between the front side and the rear side, a support structure configured to enable a user to wear the ornamental element, the support structure appearing to extend away from the rear side from the first and second openings, and a connecting piece that extends along the front side from the first opening to the second opening and appearing to be connected to the support structure.

Abstract: The present application discloses a cane with seat, comprising: a cane pole, having a pole body; a pole thot and a sliding sleeve, a peripheral surface of the pole body is provided with a protruding limiting block, a top end of the pole foot is combined with a bottom end of the pole body, the sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body; two chair poles, each with a pivot rod and a chair foot rod, a top of the chair foot rod is detachably inserted into a bottom end of the pivot rod, the pivot rods of the two chair poles are pivotally connected to both sides of the pole body of the cane; two chair pole elastic ropes, respectively arranged inside the corresponding chair poles; a chair cushion, a back surface of which is provided with two chair foot clips.

Abstract: Multipurpose travel bags, travel bags systems, and related methods are provided herein. A multipurpose travel bag can include a top receptacle portion having a top wall, sidewalls, and an openable floor and a base having an open base cavity therein that faces upward. The multipurpose travel bag can include a collapsible chassis attached to the top receptacle portion and the base. The collapsible chassis has sidewalls that are extendable and retractable between an extended position and a retracted position such that the collapsible chassis fits into the cavity of the base when the collapsible chassis is collapsed into the retracted position. The top receptacle portion can be attached to the base. When collapsed, the collapsible chassis can fit in the base cavity to form a smaller travel bag when the collapsible chassis is in the retracted position. The top receptacle portion can detach from the base so that the collapsible chassis can be extended to the extended position to form a larger travel bag.

Abstract: There is provided a bag comprising a back panel and one or more flaps extending from the back panel, wherein the back panel and the one or more flaps lay substantially flat when in an unzipped configuration, a zipper attached to and extending around an outer edge of the back panel and the one or more flaps, wherein the one or more flaps form a first side panel, a second side panel, and a front panel of the bag when the bag is in a zipped configuration, a restrictive element having a first end attached to the bag on a first side of the zipper and a second end selectively attached to the bag on a second side of the zipper using a fastener element, wherein, when the second end is engaged on the second side of the zipper, the restrictive element spans the zipper and restricts operation thereof.

Abstract: A case coupled to an electronic device incudes a base including a supporting surface, a moving plate including a first supporting member and a second supporting member thicker than the first supporting member and movable on the second surface of the base with respect to the base, wherein a state of the moving plate includes a first state and a second state, wherein a side surface of the second supporting member and the supporting surface inclined with respect to the rotational axis faces each other within the first state, and faces the inner surface of the first supporting member or a side surface of the first supporting member perpendicular to the inner surface of the first supporting member, by a movement of the second supporting member with respect to the first supporting member within the second state.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a rigid outer layer and a more flexible inner layer is disclosed herein. The case is a single piece case. The outer layer has openings that extend through the thickness of the outer layer. The openings are connected by a groove in the outer layer. The openings and the groove may be filled by a more flexible material. The inner layer has openings. The outer layer is translucent so that the inner layer may be visible through the outer layer.

Abstract: A jewelry storage device for organizing and storing jewelry in a discreet manner comprising a base portion, a lid portion, and a means to hold two or more rigid, jewelry-retaining surfaces therein. The jewelry-retaining surfaces may include a plurality of features such as tabs with snap button closures, apertures, elastic bands, cut-outs, pockets and other means of securing jewelry which may be configured in various combinations to allow for the efficient storage and display of various jewelry items in an organized and secure manner.

Abstract: Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplementary part for a bag that can be fastened in connection with an opening formed in the wall of the bag, including: a base element with a planar raised central portion and a rim plane surrounding the central portion. The plane passing through the rim plane is lower than the central portion so the central portion can be mounted at the opening. The inner surface of the wall around the edge of the opening is supported against the rim plane. The outer surface of the central portion has a visible UV printing layer. A fastening frame corresponds to the rim plane and is mountable around the raised central portion on top of the rim plane. The base element of the supplementary part and the fastening frame can be fastened to each other. Also disclosed is a method for fastening the supplementary part for a bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of luggage that is configured to be conveniently rolled or wheeled about when in use as well as readily stored when empty and not in use. The luggage has wheels that are placed on the back side of the luggage, such that in use the luggage is wheeled about in a horizontal position. This position also provides use of the luggage as a cart for additional luggage or items that can be placed or stacked on the luggage while horizontal. The telescopic handle that is mounted in the back of the luggage is rotatable to an upward position when fully extended, to allow a user to ready pull and/or push the horizontal luggage. The luggage further has sides that are compressible/collapsible when not in use, to allow the height of the luggage to be reduced and therefore easier to store by occupying less space than the full size, fully expanded luggage. In addition, the luggage optionally has one or more outlets for charging portable electronic devices.

Abstract: A luggage case is provided, and the luggage case includes a case body, a pull rod assembly, and a placing assembly. The placing assembly includes a fixing plate fixedly connected to the pull rod assembly and a rotatable plate rotatably connected to the fixing plate. The case body is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and the pull rod assembly is telescopically connected to the case body; in a situation that the pull rod assembly contracts, the placing assembly enters the first accommodating cavity, and in a situation that the pull rod assembly extends, the placing assembly extends out of the first accommodating cavity. When the pull rod assembly contracts into the case body, the placing assembly is located in the first accommodating cavity, the luggage case is designed artistically, and the placing assembly does not contact with external objects to prevent the placing assembly from being damaged.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet. The air outlet has a first aperture at least partially defined by a first movable member, and a second aperture at least partially defined by a second movable member. Each of the first and second movable members are movable to vary a cross-sectional area of the respective first and second apertures, and movement of the first movable member causes movement of second movable member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative hair accessory device for use with any size, shape, and style of hair. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The decorative element may be removably or fixedly attached to the body. The body is comprised of a first opening and a second opening. At least one pin can be placed through both openings and the hair of the user to secure the device to the hair of the user. The body is preferably flexible such that it can be applied around any hair type.

Abstract: A hair/scalp care method includes a washing step of washing a target head part that is one or both of hair and a scalp of a human body, a drying step of drying the target head part that has been washed in the washing step, and a fine water particle application step of applying fine water particles having a size of 50 nanometers or less to the target head part. By applying the fine water particles to the target head part, damage to the target head part can be reduced or the damaged target head part can be repaired. Further, when an agent is used, an effect brought by the agent can be enhanced by applying the fine water particles to the target head part.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet. The haircare appliance has 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 located internally of the fixed member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an attachment for a haircare appliance, the attachment including: an air inlet for receiving an airflow; an air outlet for emitting the airflow; and a hair treatment chamber for receiving hair, the hair treatment chamber in fluid communication with the air outlet. The hair treatment chamber includes a wall, an opening through which hair is insertable into the hair treatment chamber, and an aperture formed in the wall, the air outlet configured to direct airflow away from the opening and toward the aperture in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a haircare appliance including: an air inlet; a moveable member including an air outlet; an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet; a heater for heating the airflow; and a hair treatment chamber for receiving hair, the hair treatment chamber including an opening through which hair is insertable into the hair treatment chamber, the opening defined by a rim of the hair treatment chamber. The moveable member is moveable between an extended position at which the moveable member extends from the rim by a first extent and a retracted position at which the moveable member extends from the rim by a second extent less than the first extent.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet. The air outlet has a first aperture located on a first side of the haircare appliance, and a second aperture located on a second side of the haircare appliance opposite to the first side of the haircare appliance. The haircare appliance is configured such that engagement of the first side of the haircare appliance with hair increases airflow through the first aperture and decreases airflow through the second aperture, and engagement of the second side of the haircare appliance with hair increases airflow through the second aperture and decreases airflow through the first aperture.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance is described that includes an airflow unit for generating an airflow, a heating unit for heating the airflow, and a control unit for controlling the airflow unit and the heating unit. The control unit receives user data relating to at least one of a desired style, a hair type and a previous styling by the appliance. The control unit controls the airflow unit and the heating unit in a sequence of modes to style the hair of a user, the airflow unit having a different flow rate and/or the heating unit having a different heat setting in different modes. The control unit uses the user data to define the sequence of modes.

Abstract: Generally, this invention is an applicator that provides for easy and efficient application of liquid substances to skin and/or hair; preferably, to a person's body, hair or skin, or to a pet's body, hair or skin. The applicator includes a handle portion having an engagement portion, a liquid medicine dispenser that removably engages with the handle portion's engagement portion, the dispenser comprises a hollow interior space with a liquid substance, preferably medicinal and at least one opening for dispensing the liquid substance through hollow “teeth” connected to the handle portion. The teeth selectively distribute the liquid substance to the person or pet's hair by brushing. In another embodiment, the applicator is made of a material that is easily disposable or breakable so that it is safe for use with children or in potentially violent atmospheres such as prisons.

Abstract: A side-pushed makeup pen includes an applicator assembly, a pen body, a slider, a discharge assembly, and a container assembly. The pen body includes a first end connected to the applicator assembly and a second end detachably connected to the container assembly. The discharge assembly is slidably provided in the pen body. The slider is slidably provided on a sidewall of the pen body, and the slider is connected to the discharge assembly. The slider is configured to drive the discharge assembly to slide in an axial direction of the pen body. An elastic member is sleeved on the discharge assembly. A first valve is arranged between the pen body and the applicator assembly, and a second valve is arranged between the discharge assembly and the container assembly. Replenishing material to the applicator assembly is operable with a single hand of the user.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a dropper comprising a container and a head, the container extending between an open proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis. The container delimiting a product storage inner volume. The head is tightly mounted at the proximal end to tightly close the proximal end. The head comprises an actuator and a deformable bulb mounted between the actuator and the proximal end. The deformable bulb defines an inner chamber with a variable volume. The actuator is mobile with regards to the container along an inclined direction, between a rest configuration, and a dispensing configuration in which the actuator deforms the bulb to decrease the volume of the inner chamber. The inclined direction comprises a non-null component along the longitudinal axis and a non-null component along a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vacuum bottle with a plurality of liquid outputs. The present invention includes a bottle body. A rotary liquid output mechanism arranged above the bottle body. The rotary liquid output mechanism includes a rotary massage head, a rotary press head that is fastened with a fastener of the massage head, a down-pressure valve that is matched with the rotary press head for movement, a connection sleeve that is used to limit movement of the down-pressure valve, and a connection tube and pump bodies that are used to pump liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deodorant dispenser with a container (10) and a rotary body (20) with a first coupling (21), and to a refill pack, filled with a deodorant composition, for such a deodorant dispenser with a refill container, a refill spindle (32) and a refill elevator (40) that is movable up and down on an outer thread of the refill spindle. The refill spindle has a second coupling (31) which, upon insertion of the refill container into the container of the deodorant dispenser, is connectable, with form-fit engagement and for conjoint rotation, to the first coupling of the rotary body of the deodorant dispenser.

Abstract: A stick-type product having a heating function is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided the stick-type product that includes a handle part that is graspable by a user; a brush rod extending from the handle part; and an application part provided at one end of the brush rod and configured to apply a cosmetic article. The application part has portions of different temperatures by being provided with materials which are capable of heat generation and which have different thermal conductivities.

Abstract: A system for the recommendation of a makeup look to a user in response to data corresponding to a smart cosmetic device, wherein the recommended makeup look is presented to a user for application using the smart cosmetic device. The smart cosmetic device collects user behavioral history such as cosmetic substance usage (e.g., color and formula of a particular cosmetic substance), design configuration (e.g., spray canister, pen, and so on), and usage pattern (e.g., frequency of use for a particular cosmetic substance at a particular time of the day, a particular day of the week, or a particular event). Data associated with user behavioral history is processed by the system to generate at least one user-personalized makeup look recommendation for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A method of streamlined selection and application of a makeup look involving personalized makeup look recommendations with respective step-by-step makeup routine instructions for executing a selected makeup look. A predictive model identifies one or more makeup look recommendations from a database of makeup looks to present to a user. Recommendations are generated from a combination of user demographic data, user-input preferences, social networking analytics (e.g., frequently used makeup looks among users such as “trending” makeup looks), and user behavioral history data obtained from a smart device application and a smart cosmetic device system. Each respective makeup look can be executed from a respective detailed tutorial guide comprising step-by-step instructions on how to apply cosmetic substances to achieve the respective makeup look.

Abstract: A system for the processing of one or more makeup look recommendations for the recommendation of a respective output makeup look recommendation, wherein the respective output makeup look recommendation is renderable in a particular rendering environment (e.g., physical world, augmented reality world, or a metaverse virtual reality world). The system allows for iterative generation of makeup look recommendations within a single rendering environment (e.g., generating new physical world makeup look recommendations from previously user-selected physical world makeup look recommendations) or interreality feedback loop generation of makeup look recommendations within a plurality of rendering environments (e.g., generating a new physical world makeup look recommendation from previously user-selected augmented reality makeup look recommendations.

Abstract: Backpack strap accessory methods, systems, and device are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a device that may include a backpack accessory. The device may include one or more attachment appendages coupled with the backpack accessory where the one or more attachment appendages are configured to couple the backpack accessory with a backpack shoulder strap. The device may include one or more rigid members coupled with the backpack accessory such that at least one of the rigid members hinder a motion of the backpack accessory in at least one direction along a length of the backpack shoulder strap with respect to a hardware coupled with the backpack shoulder strap. Some embodiments include one or more apertures formed with respect to the attachment appendages such that a sternum strap coupled with the backpack shoulder strap passes through at least one of the one or more apertures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose tablet and personal documents holding apparatus. The apparatus includes a padded or impact absorbent case for accommodating a tablet and one or more documents through a slit at the top end thereof, a pair of shoulder straps for securing the apparatus on the shoulders of a user and a pair of bottom straps for crossing around the back of the user to releasably fasten to the shoulder straps. A back strap is fastened at the back of the user using a buckle system such that the padded or impact absorbent case is positioned on the torso or chest of a user for easy accessibility of the tablet and documents. The shoulder straps have pockets for securing personal documents and items. The padded or impact absorbent case and the pockets are water-resistant and securely store the tablet and personal documents of a user.

Abstract: A lawn stake holder for holding multiple backyard items including drink glasses, cans, wine glasses, corn hole bags, and horseshoes. The lawn stake holder generally comprises a unitary holder formed by bending a metal rod into a U-shaped yoke at the center, and bending a substantially-rectangular platform on one side of the U-shaped yoke, leaving a horizontal strut on the other side of the U-shaped yoke. The unitary holder is supported by a unitary lawn stake component formed from a single elongate rod with a pointed lower tip at one end for insertion into the ground, and a circular metal eye at the other end bent around the U-shaped yoke of the holder component. The holder component may be welded to the lawn stake component to secure it in place.