Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to a treatment garment for use in clothed radiation treatment and diagnosis procedures, and methods of using the garment.

Abstract: An assistive exoskeleton glove system for a hand of an individual is described. In one example, the system includes a brace mount and a finger brace including a seat platform mechanically coupled to the brace mount. The finger brace can include a plurality of brace links, a plurality of constraint links, and an actuation lever. The system can also include an actuator mechanically coupled to the actuation lever and configured to articulate the finger brace over a predetermined range of motion. The range of motion can be tailored for different purposes. The system can also include finger abduction and adduction mechanisms, a thumb brace, a thumb flexion actuator, and a control system. The control system can be configured to detect a relative difference in feedback signals provided from target and offset encoders on the finger brace, as an input to control the actuator, and real-time grasping forces among other inputs.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a vented lower-body garment that includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially across a back aspect of a first leg portion and a second leg portion, around a medial aspect of the first leg portion and a second leg portion, and at least partially across a front aspect of first leg portion and a second leg portion. Respective edges of the panels overlap each other to form vent openings that facilitate the flow of air into and out of the garment.

Abstract: A swimwear garment configured to be worn by a wearer having buttocks, the swimwear garment comprising an outer rear layer and a rear compression layer. The outer rear layer defines rear portions of two leg openings and extends upwardly toward a waist of the swimwear garment in a manner configured to at least partially cover the buttocks of the wearer. The rear compression layer is coupled to the outer rear layer along an inside surface of the outer rear layer and defines a bottom periphery and opposing side edges. The rear compression layer extends upwardly from the bottom periphery to at least to the waist of the swimwear garment. Each of the opposing side edges of the rear compression layer are sewn to the outer rear layer. The bottom periphery of compression fabric layer is entirely positioned above the at least rear portions of the leg openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for supplementing human hair. A system and method includes a wire coupled to an existing hair, wherein the wire pulls the existing hair through a funnel and microtube. A sleeve with supplemental hairs is positioned on the microtube and configured to be coupled to the existing hair. After the existing hair passes through the microtube, the wire, funnel, and microtube are removed, thus leaving the supplemental hairs coupled to the existing hair via the sleeve. An alternative system and method includes one or more tools for installing two halves of a sleeve with supplemental hairs extending therefrom onto a strand of existing hair. The one or more tools are configured to guide the strand of existing hair into engagement with the halves of the sleeve, thus securing the sleeve and the supplemental hairs on the strand of existing hair.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a false eyelash pre-applied with glue, a glue pre-application device and a method for producing the false eyelash pre-applied with glue. The false eyelash pre-applied with glue comprises a false eyelash body and an eyelash bonding portion; the false eyelash body comprises an eyelash stem and a plurality of false eyelashes connected thereto, the false eyelashes bending toward upper surfaces of the false eyelashes; the eyelash bonding portion extends along a length direction of the eyelash stem and is arranged on the upper surfaces of the plurality of false eyelashes near the eyelash stem, and the eyelash bonding portion is configured to bond the false eyelash body to a real eyelash from below the real eyelash.

Abstract: Program modules for works such as making garment flat sketches, patterns and work orders, and performing 3D drape simulations, etc. are implemented as one integrated software package and can be made into one executable file. With the software package, garment patterns can be created in a parametric design manner. Parametric garment patterns can be imported to be performed 3D drape simulation on a 3D human model, and the size and shape of the patterns can be modified. The modification history of the patterns is stored separately, and even if the size of the pattern is changed, a pattern in which the modification history is reflected can be automatically generated. By using this integrated software package, all tasks necessary for 2D flat sketch drawing, patterning, 3D drape simulation, and work order production can be performed in an integrated manner with interconnection with each other.

Abstract: A helmet assembly includes a face shield and a single, center top mounting arrangement that operatively connects a center top location of the face shield to a center front mount on the helmet. The face shield can be raised and lowered about a pivot axis provided in the mounting arrangement between a tilted up, non-use position and a lowered, deployed position. The mounting arrangement can include a detent and two recesses, wherein the detent engages a first recess at a slightly forwardly displaced position to allow ventilation between the helmet and mandible and the face shield and a second recess at the tilted up, non-use position. The recess and detent engagement can be overcome by easy manual force acting on the face shield to reposition the face shield.

Abstract: A unibody impact protection body suit apparatus that provides a secure fit to a user, provides spacing between the head of the user and the interior of the head region of the suit, provides face and shoulder protection, and situation awareness prior to impact to help prevent various head, neck, shoulder, upper body, and spinal injuries to a user in the game of football or other contact sport. In particular, the impact protection suit includes a head region having an interior wall region, a shoulder region, and a torso region. Here, the impact protection suit is configured such that the head region provides spacing between a user's head and the interior wall region to help minimize or prevent various, head, neck, and spine injuries. In addition, the suit may also include various proximity sensors and audio-visual notification interfaces for alerting the user of impending impact from an opposing player.

Abstract: A face mask comprising a U-shaped headband for securing to a player's head and a wire cage attached to the headband to provide resistant to impact by balls having a spaced-apart upper bar, intermediate bar and lower bar, interconnected by a pair of opposing side bars and a front bar, which upper bar, intermediate bar, and front bar each comprising flattened wire members having in cross-section opposing curved surfaces and opposing flat surfaces and having one of the curved surfaces facing a first outward direction and the flat faces facing in opposing lateral directions.

Abstract: As described above, one or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles having structural achromatic color, and methods of making articles having structural achromatic color. The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural color upon exposure to white light (e.g., sunlight, artificial light, or a combination) that shifts based on the angle of observation and/or incident light. At least one shift in the structural color is between an achromatic structural color and a chromatic structural color. The shift occurs at different angles of observation and/or angle of incident light.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe upper and a sole which is connected with the shoe upper. The shoe upper includes a knitted structure which at least partially surrounds a foot of a wearer during intended use of the shoe. The knitted structure has a first set of openings arranged side by side along both a lateral and a medial side of the shoe upper. The knitted structure has a second set of openings arranged side by side along both a lateral and a medial side of the shoe upper. The first set of openings are at a first height level of the shoe, the second set of openings are at a second height level of the shoe, and the first height level is different than the second height level.

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment are provided including a high energy return foam having improved abrasion resistance. A variety of foams and foam components and compositions for forming the foams are provided. In some aspects, the foams and components including the foams can have exceptionally high energy return while also having improved durability and softness and an improved abrasion resistance. In particular, midsoles including the foams are provided for use in an article of footwear. Methods of making the compositions and foams are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion and a support member including a first part and a second part. The first part of the support member extends at least partially into the forefoot portion, and the second part of the support member extends from the first part and at least partially into a portion of the sole that is in or between the midfoot portion and the heel portion, where the first part forms a loop defining an opening.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a sole component having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upward from the bottom wall and partially surrounding a space above the bottom wall. The sole structure may have a midsole that includes a foam core nested in the space. The peripheral wall of the sole component may be disposed outward of a side surface of the foam core. The sole component may be attached to a first portion of the side surface and detached from a second portion of the side surface. The second portion of the side surface may be disposed between the first portion and the bottom wall.

Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.

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

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a midsole, an upper disposed above the midsole, and an outsole disposed below the midsole. The midsole includes a unitary lattice structure having an upper side and a lower side, wherein the upper side is a user-facing side and the lower side is a ground-facing side. The midsole further includes an upper rim integrally formed with the unitary lattice structure. The upper rim extends around an upper perimeter defined on the upper side of the lattice structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a particle foam part, in particular a cushioning element for sportswear, such as a shoe sole, or a cushioning element, which has been produced by such a method, in particular a shoe sole. The method for manufacturing a cushioning element for sportswear such as a shoe sole, may comprise the steps of feeding foam particles into a mold cavity of a mold tool, and welding of the foam particles in the mold cavity while applying a predetermined pressure, wherein the foam particles comprise a fraction of at least 10% by weight of recycled, shredded foam particles (regenerated material) and the welding of the foam particles is effected by means of electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: Foamed articles including a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric material, methods of making the articles, and methods for manufacturing articles of footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment incorporating the articles are provided. One exemplary method for making a foamed article comprises placing an article comprising a foamable material and carbon dioxide in a vessel, the foamable material; maintaining the vessel at a first pressure and first temperature at which the carbon dioxide is a liquid and carbon dioxide is soluble in the foamable material; optionally exposing the infused article to a second temperature and second pressure; and subjecting the article to a third pressure and third temperature at which the infused carbon dioxide phase transitions to a gas, thereby expanding the foamable material into a foamed material and forming the foamed article.

Abstract: Presented are sole structures with midfoot gaps and cage-reinforced bladders, methods for making/using such sole structures, and footwear fabricated with such sole structures. A sole structure includes an outsole with a ground-engaging surface, and a midsole with first and second midsole segments. The first midsole segment includes a cushion that attaches to an upper's hindfoot region and to the outsole's upper surface. The second midsole segment, which is spaced from the first midsole segment by a midfoot gap, includes a fluid-filled bladder spaced from another cushion by a forefoot gap. The cushion and bladder attach to the outsole's upper surface and to the upper's forefoot region. A cage, which partially surrounds the second midsole segment, includes a cage plate that attaches to the upper and the fluid-filled bladder. Arcuate cage wings project from opposing medial and lateral sides of the cage plate and insert between the second cushion and outsole.

Abstract: Foot support systems, e.g., for articles of footwear, include systems for changing the hardness or firmness of the foot support portion (e.g., of a sole structure) and/or systems for moving (e.g., selectively moving) fluid between various portions of the foot support system.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment.

Abstract: A pair of separable shoe covers formed into a web of polymeric material having an outer and inner sheet portions is disclosed herein. The web may be spooled into a roll of separable shoe covers. First and second seals are formed widthwise across the outer and inner sheet portions and form forward and rearward portions of respective shoes of a pair. First and second perforations are formed widthwise across the outer and inner sheet portions can separate an individual shoe cover in part. A third perforation forms a separable boundary of respective shoe covers of the pair. The user may tear a shoe cover away from the web by tearing along the perforation lines. The user may then deploy the shoe cover by separating the outer and inner sheet portions.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure comprise footwear having an adjustable lining. The adjustable shoe may comprise a sole structure, an upper, and an adjustable lining configured to provide for length and/or width adjustability of the shoe. The adjustable lining may be coupled to the upper and may be configured to be moved relative to the upper to adjust a shape and/or a fit of the upper (e.g., change a length and/or a width of the upper).

Abstract: The invention relates to a functional footwear unit, in particular in the form of knit-of-parts, which has preferably a particularly modular protective function against chemical and/or biological toxic and/or harmful substances, especially warfare agents. The invention also relates to the uses thereof.

Abstract: A lace routing pattern for a lacing system for an article of footwear is described. The lacing system is moved between opened and closed positions by applying tension to segments of a lace connected to a tensioning assembly of a tensioning system. Each of the lace segments are arranged to extend between opposite sides of a lacing area according to a different lace routing pattern. The lace routing patterns have equal total closure distances for each of the lace segments so that tension applied by the tensioning system will be uniformly distributed through the lacing system and the article of footwear.

Abstract: A sole portion for an item of footwear having a plurality of cleat systems, cleats, or plate structures that dissipate force by deflecting, deforming, displacing or otherwise shifting under selected force, or by facilitating cleat movement around a radial line during ground engagement.

Abstract: A strap tip structure includes a positioning fastener member and an outer cover. The positioning fastener member includes a mainbody, at least three clip members and an external screw structure. The at least three clip members are flexibly connected to the mainbody, and each of the clip members is an arc plate and has an end portion. The external screw structure is disposed on an outer surface of the mainbody. The outer cover is detachably connected to the positioning fastener member. The outer cover includes an inner space and an inner screw structure, and the inner screw structure matches the external screw structure. When the inner screw structure of the outer cover and the external screw structure of the positioning fastener member are screwed together, the positioning fastener member is accommodated in the inner space.

Abstract: The present invention is an insert having a raised region that contacts an arch region of a wearer's foot, which may be selectively reinforced with a removable supplemental support. In exemplary embodiments, the insert includes a heel region adapted to receive at least a region of a heel of a wearer, and the raised region has a length situated along a width of the insert and adapted to underlie a calcaneus-midtarsal connection of a foot the wearer. The raised region is defined by a bottom semi-cylindrical surface that forms a cavity below the raised region so that an apex of the bottom semi-cylindrical surface lies above a bottom flat surface of the insert. Inside the cavity, the support is removably coupled to the cavity for selectively increasing or decreasing a rigidity of the raised region of the insert in order to apply a user-selected therapeutic pressure.

Abstract: A weightlifting belt includes a flexible strap portion with a first major surface (e.g., a front), a second major surface (e.g., a back), a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. An anchor assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the first longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. A lever-actuated hook assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the second longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. The lever-actuated hook assembly is configured to engage the anchor assembly so as to hold the first longitudinal end of the strap portion close to, or in physical contact with, the second longitudinal end of the strap portion so as to form a loop that can fit around a waist of a human.

Abstract: A male touch fastener product with a resin surface and an array of spaced-apart male touch fastener elements carried on the surface. Each touch fastener element has a stem extending from the surface and a head disposed at a distal end of the stem and extending laterally from the stem to a distal edge overhanging the surface. The head, stem and surface form a contiguous mass of resin, the head. The distal edge has multiple toes extending laterally outward and varying in shape and size about the edge, with adjacent toes having facing, free-form resin surfaces defining crevices therebetween. The fastener element is particularly flexible and engages with very fine fibers.

Abstract: A conductive hook-and-loop fastener that has a high engagement force, undergoes less decrease in conductivity even after repeated engagement and release, and is significantly flexible. The conductive hook-and-loop fastener includes a base cloth containing a woven fabric, having existing on one surface thereof plural loop engagement elements including a multifilament yarn including as at least a part thereof a conductive filament, and the multifilament yarn constituting the loop engagement elements is inwoven in a warp direction of the woven fabric.

Abstract: A support (10) for attaching an accessory (30) for decorating or embellishing a person's body, the accessory (30) comprising an object (32) to which a magnetized base (34) is attached, the support (10) comprising a solid substrate (12) having an adhesive back side (14) configured to adhere to a portion of the body (22), and a magnetic compound (16) attached to said substrate (12) and configured to removably retain the accessory (30) on the support (10).

Abstract: Multicolored flexible wearables include a first portion having a first flexible polymer forming a toroid and including colorant(s), an exposed first outer surface, an exposed second outer surface, and a recess in the first outer surface not reaching the second outer surface. A second portion formed of a second flexible polymer fills a majority of the recess and includes colorant(s). The first and second flexible polymers have different colors and are permanently bonded together. Precious material particles may be disposed within the first and/or second flexible polymers. One or more of the colorants may have a color matching a color of the precious material particles. One method of bonding the portions includes depositing a liquid second portion into the recess and then curing it. Another method includes depositing a solid second portion into the recess and then curing a liquid layer of polymer between the first portion and second portion.

Abstract: A strap for a wearable device configured to secure to a portion of a body of a user can include a base and a plurality of strap members secured to portions of the base. In some implementations, the base is made of a first material and each of the plurality of strap members are made of a second material, the first material being more pliable than the second material. In some implementations, the base includes a plurality of openings spaced from one another along a length of the base and a plurality of stems. In some implementations, each of the plurality of strap members is a channel secured to one of the stems. In some implementations, the first material includes at least one of rubber and silicone and the second material is a metallic material.

Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed. The wearable device includes one or more design members; at least one ornamental member having one or more grooves to move the one or more design members into or out of the at least one ornamental member through at least one guide path; and a latch associated with the at least one guide path and having at least one locking member for interlocking, at least partially, with a port of the at least one ornamental member.

Abstract: A pivot chain end for a jewelry is provided in the present embodiment. The pivot chain end has a 360 degree linking mechanism for chains having jewelry items which helps in arresting the improper fall issue of the necklace when worn by a wearer. The pivot chain end includes an eyelet which is circular in shape linked with a back chain having an abutted cylindrical portion with a through hole and a metal disc having three flat flanks and one curved ridged side, wherein the metal disc allows the screw to pass through within the disc and connect the eyelet, through a partially threaded body on the screw, thereby securing the metal disc with the eyelet and enabling the eyelet to freely rotate 360 degree axially as per movement of the back chain.

Abstract: A necklace keeper or clasp for securing a jewelry item and for receiving one or more charms. The clasp includes a support member constructed of a support ring that extends less than a full circle so as to define a support ring gap, and a top head piece that extends upwardly from the support ring. A sliding lock pad engages with the top head piece and is normally biased to an extended position. A guide ring is providing having a channel for receiving a support ring and extending less than a full circle so as define a guide ring gap. The sliding lock pad has a lock position in which it engages the support ring to inhibit relative rotation between the support ring and the guide ring; and has a release position in which there is relative rotation between the support ring and the guide ring so that the respective supporting ring gap and guide ring gap each align.

Abstract: Cooling units are provided. The cooling units include a base having a housing with control components and a cooling tower attached to the base and having an inner flow path and an exterior surface. An air distribution system is attached to the cooling tower and includes an air distribution chamber defined between first and second enclosures, air dispensers are configured in the first enclosure, and a cover is disposed on an exterior surface of the second enclosure. The control components are configured to convey air through the base, the cooling tower, and the air distribution system to dispense air through the cool air dispenser and the warm air dispenser. A cooling unit water supply is arranged to provide cooling water to the air distribution system through the cooling tower and a water treatment module connected to the cooling unit water supply to treat the cooling water.

Abstract: An article includes a zipper cover (14, 114) configured to conceal a zipper tape (18, 118) that is secured at a mouth of a zippered opening in a surface of the article and to longitudinally extend substantially parallel to the zipper tape. The zipper cover (14, 114) is attached to the surface of the article (10, 110) and is rotatable between a first orientation in which the zipper cover (14, 114) conceals the zipper tape (18, 118) and a second orientation in which the zipper cover exposes the zipper tape (18, 118) and allows a user to access the zippered opening. The zipper cover (14, 114) is magnetically securable to a surface (32, 132) of the zippered opening in the first orientation, and the zipper cover (14, 114) is magnetically securable against the surface (20, 120) of the article in the second orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably holding a first powerbank, the apparatus including a frame, a handle connectable to the frame, and a first holder connectable to the frame. The first powerbank is able to be removably held by the first holder. The disclosure is further directed handle mechanisms and to a suitcase or luggage including the apparatus or handle mechanisms.

Abstract: Treat carriers and methods of manufacture of the same are described, and more particularly to a holiday treat carrier in the form of a lighted bucket, and its associated methods of manufacture. In one embodiment, a treat carrier includes a bucket formed of a translucent material in which a light source illuminates the bucket interiorly and exteriorly. A single mold process may be used to form the bucket when the translucent material is manipulated in a form of the bucket. Decorative openings permit the light to pass through to a region exterior to the bucket, and generate a decorative projected silhouette that emanates from the exterior wall of the bucket and projects to surrounding areas. At least one light-emitting diode affixed in an interior portion of a top region of the bucket serves as the light source. The light-emitting diode is placed within a cavity formed through the single process mold.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case comprises (a) a storage chamber, (b) a cover defining an opening on at least one side of the storage chamber for providing ready access therein and at least two labyrinth axle-free wheels operatively connected to the chamber for towing the case along a ground surface. The labyrinth axle-free wheel comprises an internal rim, an external rim provided with a ground interface, rollers being rotatably disposed within a roller spacer between the internal and external rims in a uniform circumferential manner by means of a spacer and external covers. A labyrinth type dust passage in the wheel is defined by the rims and the external plates mechanically connected to the internal rim.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for a combination bag, mat, and flotation device. The system includes an elongated mat having an external surface, internal surface, a mat section first side and second side, and a mat section first side and second side. A pair of flotation devices are attached to the mat section first side and second side. Each flotation device has an internal air compartment, inflation nozzle, and attachment element, and when inflated, allow the mat to be used as a flotation device. A first fastener being in attachment proximate to the mat section first side and a second fastener being in attachment proximate to the mat section second side. The first fastener and second fastener are configured to removably mate with each other. When the mat is folded so that the first fastener and second fastener are mated and the zipper is sealed, the mat forms a bag configuration.

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

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator and method of using the applicator are provided. The applicator has a body formed from a resilient material and is covered with a flexible, non-porous exterior coating that conforms to the shape of the body and is adhered to the material forming the body. The resilient body provides an applicator that is suitable for applying cosmetics to a user's skin, and the non-porous coating prevents cosmetics from being absorbed by the material forming the body.

Abstract: A lipstick case is proposed, such that it is advantageous in that not only is outer air prevented from infiltrating into the lipstick case when the lipstick is not used, but any contact between the lipstick and air is also suppressed, thereby preventing degradation of the lipstick.

Abstract: A replaceable aluminum alloy box for deodorant cream includes an upper cover, a middle case and a lower cover. The upper cover is threadedly connected with the middle case. The middle case is rotatably connected with the lower cover. The upper cover, the middle case and the lower cover form an accommodation cavity with a cup in the accommodation cavity. The lower cover is fixed with a nut. The nut is fixed with a threaded rod. The threaded rod is threadedly connected with an inner disk which is located in the cup. The threaded rod passes through a bottom of the cup. By rotating the lower cover, the cream is driven up and down by the inner disk.

Abstract: The utility model relates to the technical field of hairdressing tools, and discloses an air-cooled negative ion hair curler with a negative ion channel and good shaping. The air-cooled negative ion hair curler comprises a housing, a driving mechanism, a hair curling mechanism, a heating assembly, and a fan assembly. An air supply channel is disposed in an inner hollow structure of the housing. A negative ion airflow delivered by the fan assembly cools the hair on the heating assembly through the air supply channel.