Abstract: A helmet with an inner liner and an outer liner that slidably move in relation to each other. At least one flexible connector is positioned at the ovoid surface between the inner and outer liner that directly connects at least three of a plurality of liner ribs of the first liner segment to the second liner segment across a gap at a center portion of a second liner segment and at left and right sides of the second liner segment. The at least one flexible connector is in-molded with the first and second liner segments so that they move relative to each other when the inner liner slidably moves in relation to the outer liner by flexing the at least one flexible connector. Elastomeric anchors coupled to the outer liner and to the at least one flexible connector may be included, and a fit system may be used.

Abstract: A portable brim can be securely attached to and operate with various helmets such as bicycle, skateboarding, snow sport, mountain/rock climbing, equestrian, and paddlesport helmets as well as hard hats used in construction, utility maintenance, material moving, dock loading, and airport baggage handling, to give the wearer shade and protection from the sun. The brim apparatus includes a center section having a size for fitting about a circumference of the sports helmet and a visor outwardly or radially extending from the center section. In one brim apparatus the center section features a stop surface that opposes an upper surface of the visor when the apparatus is affixed to the headgear such that the visor is prohibited from flipping upwards or sliding down or coming off during use.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments illustrate methods and systems for training users in sports using mixed reality. The method includes retrieving data from athletes wearing helmets, wearable glasses, and/or motion-capture suits in real time. The helmets and the wearable glasses are integrated with mixed-reality technology. Further, physical performance data of the athletes is captured using a variety of time-synchronized measurement techniques. Thereafter, the athletes are trained using the captured data and audio, visual and haptic feedback.

Abstract: A slipper for drying between the toes of the user. The slipper includes a fan and warming element to dry the foot. The fan blows through air channels in the foot bed to dry between the toes. Separators and contours on the slipper separate the toes of the user to allow air to blow on the skin between the toes, drying the skin. The slipper includes a power switch to active the slipper. The slipper includes a power supply.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slipper strap device. The device can be secured to a slipper or clog-like footwear via fasteners of each end of the device. When attached to a slipper, the device secures the user's foot within the slipper by securing the user's heel. When attached to a clog, the device attaches to the heel strap of the clog in front of a user's ankle to secure the user's foot in the clog.

Abstract: The invention discloses a support for a goalkeeper skate and a goalkeeper skate. A support for a goalkeeper skate comprises a protrusion arrangeable on a medial (M) side of the goalkeeper skate. A goalkeeper skate comprising said support is also disclosed. The support and the goalkeeper skate disclosed herein may be used for aligning joints in lower extremities including hip, knee, and ankle joints of an ice hockey or roller hockey goalkeeper.

Abstract: A shoe for providing greater comfort and high-performance to a wearer. The shoe includes an outsole having an inner footbed area and an outer area surrounding the inner footbed area. The shoe also includes a removable footbed having a bed in contact with the footbed area and a plurality of domes extending upwards from the bed. Each of the plurality of domes being spaced apart from each other. The shoe also includes an insole positioned on top of the footbed and for contacting the wearer's foot.

Abstract: The shoe with ankle support is a therapeutic structure. The shoe with ankle support is adapted for use with an ankle of a foot of a patient. The shoe with ankle support is worn around the ankle of the foot of the patient. The shoe with ankle support comprises a plurality of inserts and a footwear structure. Each insert selected from the plurality of inserts is inserted into the footwear structure. The footwear structure is worn by the patient such that the footwear structure encloses both the foot and the ankle of the patient. Each insert selected from the plurality of inserts is sandwiched between the ankle and the interior of the footwear structure. Each insert selected from the plurality of inserts forms a brace that prevents the ankle from rolling in a lateral direction.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a shoe component. The shoe component may include a toebox, an insole, an adhesive membrane, a thermal-resistant insert, a midsole, and an outsole. The insert may further include a footbed. The footbed may include an upper surface and a bottom surface. The insert may further include an upper laminate on the upper surface of the footbed and a lower laminate on the bottom surface of the footbed.

Abstract: The application relates to a cushioning and ventilation shoe sole and a shoe comprising it, the cushioning and ventilation shoe sole comprises an outsole and a midsole adhered on the outsole in a shape coupled way, there are outsole grooves in the outsole middle region, a bottom surface of the outsole grooves is lower than the lower surface of the outsole edge region and protrudes downward, a top of the outsole groove is higher than an upper surface of the outsole edge region, an upper surface of the midsole is provided with a midsole ventilation slots, the described midsole ventilation slots are provided with an air vent connected to the outsole groove.

Abstract: Footwear includes a shell including an outsole portion; and a sole body including a footbed portion. The footbed portion includes a shock absorbing portion formed of a three-dimensional mesh structure body so as to extend to a peripheral surface of the footbed portion. An engaged portion is disposed in an inner side surface of the outsole portion, and an engaging portion is disposed in a portion of the shock absorbing portion that corresponds to the peripheral surface. One of the engaged portion and the engaging portion is a protruding portion while the other one of the engaged portion and the engaging portion is a cutout portion provided as a recessed portion or a hole portion. An occupied volume ratio of a region including at least a portion defining the engaging portion in the shock absorbing portion is locally increased.

Abstract: Footwear includes a sole portion that supports a foot sole of a foot of a wearer, the sole portion including a ground contact surface and a shock absorbing portion formed of an elastic body. The shock absorbing portion includes a three-dimensional mesh structure portion in which a plurality of unit structures are repeatedly arranged so as to be adjacent to each other and an irregularly shaped portion that has a different shape from each of the unit structures and is at least partially embedded in the three-dimensional mesh structure portion. The irregularly shaped portion includes a protruding plate portion in which a central portion protrudes relative to a peripheral edge portion in a direction orthogonal to the ground contact surface.

Abstract: Footwear includes a footbed portion including a support region. The support region includes an upper surface-side projection portion forming region having a plurality of upper surface-side projection portions. A maximum outer dimension in a cross-section orthogonal to a projecting direction of each of the plurality of upper surface-side projection portions is not greater than 3.0 mm. A projection length of each of the plurality of upper surface-side projection portions is not less than 4.0 mm and not greater than 13.0 mm, and an arrangement density of the plurality of upper surface-side projection portions in the upper surface-side projection portion forming region is not less than 10% and not greater than 100% in terms of an area ratio. An elastic modulus of a material forming the plurality of upper surface-side projection portions is not less than 0.1 MPa and not greater than 100 MPa.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a strobel that has a polymeric bladder defining an interior cavity and configured to retain a fluid in the interior cavity. The polymeric bladder has a peripheral flange extending around at least a portion of a perimeter of the interior cavity. A tensile component is disposed in the interior cavity. The tensile component is secured to opposing inner surfaces of the polymeric bladder. The peripheral flange defines a groove extending along the peripheral flange. The groove serves as a guide path for an operator or for a machine to follow when stitching or otherwise securing the strobel to the upper. A method of manufacturing footwear is included.

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 article of footwear includes an upper and a heel counter operatively connected to a heel region of the upper. The heel counter includes a cradle having a body. The body of the cradle includes a base and a cradle arm extending outward from the base to a tip portion of the cradle arm. The tip portion of the cradle arm is moveable relative to the base between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A spring is encased within the body of the cradle such that the spring biases the tip portion of the cradle arm toward the expanded position of the tip portion. The tip portion of the cradle arm is resiliently deflectable toward the collapsed position against the bias of the spring.

Abstract: A shoelace is provided, including: a core material and a woven layer. The core material defines an axial direction, and the woven layer is sleeved on the core material. The woven layer includes a plurality of strands, a plurality of ridge portions and a plurality of connecting portions. The plurality of ridge portions and the plurality of connecting portions are woven by the plurality of strands and arranged alternatively in a circumferential direction of the core material.

Abstract: A fastening device is applied for being installed at an article and includes a base, a coupling member and a reel member. The base is located at the article and includes a bottom cover and a rotating plate, the bottom cover includes a bore, and the rotating plate is movably coupled to the bottom cover. The coupling member inserts an installing hole of the article and the bore, the coupling member is coupled to the rotating plate, and the reel member is coupled to a lace and disposed at the base. The rotating plate is rotated to move the coupling member in the bore, thereby narrowing a gap between the base and the article.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, the upper including one or more elastic portions and one or more substantially inelastic portions. The footwear may further include a plurality of lace receiving members fixedly attached to an outer surface of the upper on the inelastic portions of the upper. Also, the footwear may include a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper. In addition, the footwear may include a motorized tensioning system including a motorized tightening device and a tensile member extending through the plurality of lace receiving members, the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear by drawing two or mom of the plurality of lace receiving members closer to one another.

Abstract: A footwear lacing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a modular spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprising a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The modular spool can be disposed in the lacing channel and can comprise a lower plate including a shaft extending from the lower plate, and an upper plate including a drum portion. The upper plate can be releasably connected to the lower plate at a connection interface. The drive mechanism can couple with the modular spool and can be adapted to rotate the modular spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and between the upper and lower plates of the modular spool.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of individual particles for a sole element in a mold, providing an upper in the mold, and fusing the plurality of individual particles and the upper by means of an electromagnetic field to bond the plurality of individual particles with each other and with the upper.

Abstract: A belt adjusting and holding device includes: a device body including a belt insertion part allowing insertion of a belt and an opening section communicating with the belt insertion part; and a belt folding member including a grasping part and a folding-back part to fold back the belt within the opening section. The belt folding-back member is configured to move forward and backward within the device body. Standing wall portions rising in a stepped shape are formed on the upper and lower inner wall surfaces of the belt insertion part. The belt folding-back member is formed with a protrusion, which substantially stepwisely bends the belt between the protrusions and the standing wall portions at a backward position of the belt folding-back member and release the belt at a forward position of the belt folding member.

Abstract: A buckle for use with strength training belts, the buckle including a housing, a latch with button and a top plate. A spring is positioned in the housing to bias the latch downwardly and against a ribbed portion of the strength training belt. To lock the belt in a certain size, the second end of the belt is inserted into an opening of the buckle, and the ribbed portion engages the latch to lock the belt in place. The button can then be pressed to pivot the latch and unlock the latch from the ribbed portion. The top plate is also removeable from the buckle to allow easy cleaning and maintenance of the buckle, and to customize and personalize the buckle.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a zipper assist device. An example embodiment includes a removable zipper assist device for attaching to a zipper component. Other example embodiments include a permanent zipper assist device for replacing a zipper tab.

Abstract: Stop member for slide fastener includes: a main body having first and second surfaces; a first superficial region formed at a side of the first surface of the main body; and a slit or interface interposed between the first and second surfaces of the main body. The first superficial region extends over and covers the slit or interface, and has a thickness defined between the first surface and an end of the slit or interface at the side of the first surface.

Abstract: A fastening structure includes a body section and a fastener. The body section is movably combined with the fastener, and the body section is provided with a limiting segment or an uplift segment. The fastener is provided with a corresponding section. The limiting segment is used to make the corresponding section located at a limiting position, or the uplift segment is used to make the corresponding section located at a lifting position.

Abstract: A custom visor clip with exclusive customization services is provided for enhancing personalization and branding in sports equipment. The visor clip allows players to display custom numbers, letters, and logos, thereby expressing their individuality and team pride. The patentee holds exclusive customization rights, enabling the provision of professional and reliable customization services for various sports and activities. The visor clip offers secure attachment, improved visibility, and a durable construction, ensuring its functionality during athletic activities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bracelet strand made of a transparent or translucent elastomer material, comprising a first end capable of connecting to a watch case, characterised in that it comprises a rigid insert having a solid part forming a reinforcement, and a hollow part arranged to receive a fluid and solid elements dispersed in the fluid, said hollow part being located at the centre of the solid part, and in that the insert is coated in the transparent elastomer, and is positioned at the first end capable of connecting to a watch case.

Abstract: A magnetic bangle jewelry 100 having various design configurations is provided herein. The bangle includes a robust circular shaped hollow structure 104 which is separable into two magnetically detachable parts, Part A and Part B, wherein Part A and Part B consist of flat portions 110, 114 on one side, and varied design structure 112, 116 on other side; and an array of geometrically shaped magnets 106, 108, spaced apart from each other is embedded within the flat portions 110, 114 of part A and part B respectively, wherein the magnets enable attaching and detaching of part A with Part B in different combinations, thereby resulting into varied design configurations a-e of the bangle jewelry.

Abstract: An article of jewelry or costume jewelry having at least one elastic or flexible support element and a plurality of ornamental elements fitted in succession on the elastic or flexible support element and coupled two by two along a development direction of the article of jewelry or costume jewelry is provided. Each ornamental element has a first coupling face for coupling to a subsequent contiguous ornamental element, the first coupling face having a raised formation, and an opposite second coupling face for coupling to a previous contiguous ornamental element, the second coupling face having a recess complementary in shape to the raised formation of the previous contiguous ornamental element. Two contiguous ornamental elements are coupled together by accommodating the raised formation of a first element of the two contiguous ornamental elements within the recess of a second element of the two contiguous ornamental elements, with at least one shock-absorbing spacer element arranged therebetween.

Abstract: Smart rings and methods of manufacturing smart rings are provided. A foundation component of a smart ring, in accordance with one implementations, includes a band having at least an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the band includes features configured to support electronic components. The foundation component also includes a decorative element having a bottom surface substantially corresponding to a shape of a portion of the outer surface of the band. Furthermore, the decorative element is attached to the outer surface of the band. The action of attaching the decorative element may occur after a band polishing process and before electronic components are attached to the smart ring.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. The example kit provides for the successful creation of unique wearable articles using Brunnian link assembly techniques and includes several pin bars that are supported in a desired special orientation by at least one base. The desired special orientation is dependent on the desired linked configuration of the completed article. The pins may be assembled in various combination and orientations to provide endless variation of completed link orientations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are retractable umbrella frame devices comprising a base body structure at least partially surrounding a central axis structure. The central axis structure can be connected to a skeletal frame structure comprising a plurality of arms having a first end connected to the central axis structure and a second free end. The plurality of arms can be moveably connected to the central axis structure, such that the arms can be retracted into or extended from the base body structure. In some embodiments, the base body structure comprises open portions along its length. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices further comprise one or more secondary support structures at least partially surrounding the base body structure. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices can further comprise guide structures connected to the one or more secondary support structures and the arms of the skeletal frame structure.

Abstract: A carrier for at least partially receiving a body support includes a body, a closure, and shape retaining features. The body comprises a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a back side, a first end, and a second end. The sides and the ends extend at least partially around an interior configured to at least partially receive a body support therein. The closure interrupts the top side for transitioning the carrier between an open configuration, in which the interior is accessible through the top side, and a closed configuration, in which the interior is enclosed by the sides and the ends. The shape retaining features at least partially maintain the arrangement of the sides and the ends. The shape retaining features are configured to resist deformation of a body support when a body support is at least partially received within the interior of the carrier.

Abstract: A protective case which is suitable for electronic devices of various sizes includes a bottom case and a positioning element. The bottom case is configured to accommodate an electronic device. The bottom case includes a plurality grooves, and each of the grooves includes a plurality of positioning holes. The positioning element is fixed to one of the positioning holes according to the size of the electronic device.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a support cover of an electronic device may include: a first main area; a second main connected to be rotatable relative to the first main area; a first sub area connected to be rotatable relative to the second main area; a second sub area a connected to be rotatable relative to the first sub area and having a length greater than a length of the first sub area in a first direction; at least one connector disposed on the second sub area and configured to be fixed to at least a part of the electronic device; and a first protrusion portion disposed adjacent to the first sub area and protruding from the second sub area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved contact lens packages and methods of use and manufacture/assembly. A contact lens package may include a first cavity that houses a contact lens and packaging solution, and a second cavity that houses an absorbent member. In one aspect, the first cavity and the second cavity may be in fluid isolation from one another when the package is in an unopened state.

Abstract: A lunchbox having a base part (2) having a food cavity (40) for receiving food; a lid (1) sealingly, closing the base part (2); and a closure (3) for closing the lunchbox. The closure (3) has at least one locking element. At least one lifting-element clamp (30, 31) is provided, which lifts the lid (1) from the base part (2.) when the locking element is in a position in which it is moved with respect to a closed position. Preferably the locking element and the lifting element are a single component formed by a clamp. This lunchbox is suitable for transporting, storing and preparing meals by optionally heating and steaming the food. The lunchbox allows safe opening of the lid without the risk of scalding the user and also ensures optimal sealing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organizer strap for food containers. The organizer strap includes a first strap, a second strap, and a plurality of loop straps. The first strap and the second strap are coupled together in an “X” or “+” shaped configuration. The plurality of loop straps are configured to attach with the first strap and the second strap at one or more portions along the length of the first strap and the second strap. A fastening means includes four buckle members and a lock member. Each of the four buckle members is provided at each end portion of the first strap and the second strap respectively. The lock member is configured to receive the four buckle members allowing attachment of the end portions of the first strap and the second strap with the lock member to provide complete encirclement of the food containers both lengthwise and widthwise.

Abstract: A dreadlock curling device for curling a dreadlock includes a handle with a rotating curling member extending from a first end of the handle. The curling member is configured for being wrapped by a dreadlock and selectively rotating to curl the dreadlock. A hair clip attached to the curling member secures and end of the dreadlock to the curling member. A motor selectively rotates the curling member. And a drying coil selectively heats the curling member, thereby drying the dreadlock when it is wrapped around the curling member.

Abstract: An eyelash curling device includes a mechanical eyelash curler and a carrier strip. The mechanical eyelash curler includes a first portion and a second portion configured to move relative to one another. The first portion includes an upper jaw. The second portion includes a lower jaw. The movement of the first and second portions relative to one another causes the upper and lower jaws to move from a first position in which the upper and lower jaws are located at a distance from one another and a second position in which the upper and lower jaws are in contact with one another. The carrier strip is coupled to at least one of the upper and lower jaws. The carrier strip includes at least one active agent therein on thereon. The at least one active agent is configured to aid in retaining a curl in eyelashes when it contacts the eyelashes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clamp with elastic opening function, which includes at least a first clamping body and a second clamping body. Said first clamping body is provided with a first clamping portion and a first axle seat, said second clamping body is provided with a second clamping portion and a second axle seat, said first clamping portion and second clamping portion are arranged in correspondence with each other. Said first axle seat and second axle seat are pivotally connected to each other through a pivot, so that said first clamping body and second clamping body can rotate relatively. The upper end of said first axle seat is provided with a first pressing portion, and the lower end of said second axle seat is provided with a second pressing portion, a spiral clutch device and an elastic telescopic torsion member are arranged between said first axle seat and second axle seat.

Abstract: A device for the electrical connection (10) of hair-care household appliances or electrical apparatuses is described, comprising: a female receptacle (2), provided with two seats (8a, 8b) connected electrically to a first power cable (17); a male connector (3) comprising a first electrical contact means (4a) with a longitudinal axis (A-A), comprising a pin (4a?), a second electrical contact means (4b) comprising a tubular element (4b?), and a protection base (5) from which the first electrical contact means (4a) and the second electrical contact means (4b) extend and are fastened, said protection base (5) being coupled to a second power cable (18), which is configured to electrically connect said first electrical contact means (4a) and said second electrical contact means (4b); the first electrical contact means (4a) and the second electrical contact means (4b) are concentric to each other and can be removably inserted inside said seats (8a, 8b) so as to allow the continuous rotation of the male connector

Abstract: A hair dryer including a main body; a fan inside the main body to generate a flow of air; and a nozzle connected to the main body so that the air flows into the nozzle. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having an inner space, a nozzle partition wall inside the nozzle body dividing the inner space into first and second nozzle passages, a plurality of first nozzle holes formed in the nozzle body to communicate with the first nozzle passage, and a plurality of second nozzle holes formed in the nozzle body to communicate with the second nozzle passage. The nozzle is configured so that air flowing into the first nozzle passage is discharged through the first nozzle holes in a first direction, and air flowing into the second nozzle passage is discharged through the second nozzle holes in a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of nail art, and particularly relates to a nail tip for nail art. The nail tip comprises a nail tip body with an outer surface being arched outwardly and a back surface being concaved inwardly, and any one left-right cross section from a rear end to a front end of the nail tip body becomes thinner from the middle to two sides. When applied to a nail, the nail tip makes the nail look stereoscopic, plump and beautiful; and the gap formed between the nail tip and the nail is small, so it is unnecessary to inject too much glue into the gap, and the nail tip is unlikely to fall from the nail.

Abstract: A method for treating nail fungus comprises providing a treatment element including a flexible elongate body. The elongate body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first and second ends define a length therebetween. An outer surface is defined along the length between the first and second ends. The method further includes advancing at least a portion of the length of the treatment element to a target treatment site underneath a nail of a user. The target treatment site is an area of fungal debris build-up underneath the nail. The method further includes dislodging at least a portion of the fungal debris build-up and simultaneously applying a therapeutic agent to the target treatment area. The treatment element is then retracted from underneath the nail and extracts at least a portion of the dislodged fungal debris build-up.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic container that can prevent deformation caused by the content. The cosmetic container includes: a lower case having a case bottom and an inner rim to form an internal space, an upper case rotatably coupled to the lower case and covering the top of the lower case, a protective tray inserted in the internal space and including a tray rim and a tray bottom, and a securing ring for coupling the protective tray to the lower case; where the lower case includes an outer rim formed with a gap from the inner rim; the securing ring includes a ring flange and a ring rim; the ring flange contacts the upper end of the tray rim; and the ring rim is inserted into an insertion groove formed between the inner rim and the outer rim so as to contact the outer perimeter of the inner rim.

Abstract: A cosmetic-product applicator including an application endpiece and a gripping element adapted to be grasped by a user, the application endpiece including branches which extend while spiraling around a main axis so that they define a cavity having an axisymmetric general shape around the main axis. The application endpiece is mounted free in rotation about the main axis in relation to the gripping element.

Abstract: A cosmetic-product application tip including a main body having an axisymmetric general shape around a main axis defining a longitudinal direction. In the application tip, beads are formed at the surface of said main body from which each of the beads projects extending while spiralling around the main axis. In addition to the foregoing, an applicator includes such a tip and a set including such an applicator and a bottle.

Abstract: A cosmetic-product applicator including a gripping element adapted to be gripped by a user, an application tip having a shape the external envelope of which is of revolution, a cylindrical rigid core extending in a longitudinal direction, said core being rigidly secured to the gripping element or formed in a single piece with the gripping element, and a hollow stick mounted so as to be able to rotate freely but translationally fixed on the core, the hollow stick extending longitudinally from the gripping element to the application tip. The application tip is rigidly connected to the hollow stick or formed in a single piece with the hollow stick, and the core extends in the hollow stick over the whole length of the hollow stick measured in the longitudinal direction, with the optional exception of a connection zone between the hollow stick and the application tip.