Abstract: An apparatus for a shoe that includes an inner layer of defusing cells and an outer layer of defusing cells. The inner layer is towards a foot when the shoe is worn and the and the outer layer is towards ground when the shoe is worn and the wearer is standing. The outer layer of defusing cells is aligned with the inner layer of defusing cells and, as aligned, function to reduce impact pressure of an impact force of the wearer.

Abstract: A sole includes an outer sole, a midsole, and a plate. The plate includes a toe section and a midfoot section. The toe section includes a fore edge part having a shape convex-curved forward in a longitudinal direction, a recessed edge part having a shape extending rearward in the longitudinal direction from a lateral end of the fore edge part in a width direction while extending toward a lateral side in the width direction and convex-curved toward a medial side in the width direction, and a lateral edge part having a shape extending rearward in the longitudinal direction from a lateral end of the recessed edge part in the width direction and convex-curved toward the lateral side in the width direction.

Abstract: A sole structure includes a first support extending along a first axis transverse to a ground-engaging surface of the sole structure and having a first outer sheath including a first sheath material and a first core including a first core material. The sole structure further includes a second support extending along a second axis transverse to the ground-engaging surface of the sole structure and having a second outer sheath including a second sheath material and a second core including a second core material.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly may include a midsole and an outsole. In some cases, a custom insert may be integrated with or embedded in the sole assembly. In some cases, the custom insert may include an elastic member configured as a spring element.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising an upper and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure includes a cushioning element, comprising a plurality of tubes, wherein adjacent tubes are connected to one another by a respective web area, disposed between a first support element and a second support element, wherein one or more of the respective web areas is exposed to the external environment.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a first support element, the first support element including a first set of recesses; a second support element, the second support element including a second set of recesses, and wherein the second support element includes an opening extending therethrough; a coupling portion, the coupling portion including a third set of recesses, and wherein the coupling portion is disposed within the opening of the second support element; a cushioning element disposed between the first support element and the second support element, the cushioning element including a plurality of tubes, wherein the first set of recesses, the second set of recesses, and the third set of recesses form a continuous receiving area, and wherein the cushioning element is disposed within the continuous receiving area.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region with a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region with an anterior end of the article of footwear; a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; a sole structure, the sole structure coupled to the upper, and wherein the sole structure has; a cushioning element disposed in the heel region, the cushioning element having a first tube and a second tube, wherein each of the first tube and the second tube extend from the lateral side of the article of footwear to the medial side of the article of footwear, wherein the first tube includes a contained fluid volume at a first pressure, and the second tube includes a contained fluid volume at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure and the second pressure are equal to one another.

Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning element. The method including placing a first sheet adjacent to an outer surface of a first mold portion, the first mold portion including a first mold cavity. The method including pressing a portion of the first sheet into the first mold portion and into the first mold cavity with a forming tool, wherein at least a portion of the forming tool is extended into the first mold cavity. The method including applying negative pressure to the first mold cavity to draw the portion of the first sheet into the first mold cavity, and joining a second sheet to the first sheet to form the cushioning element.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region including a posterior end, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end. The article of footwear having a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has a first cushioning element, having a plurality of first tubes and a plurality of first web areas. Adjacent first tubes are connected to one another by a respective first web area of the plurality of first web areas. The sole structure also having a second cushioning element, having a plurality of second tubes and a plurality of second web areas. Adjacent second tubes are connected to one another by a respective web area of the second plurality of web areas.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region including a posterior end, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end. The article of footwear having an upper extending from the heel region to the forefoot region and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure further has a first cushioning element having a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, and a fourth tube, and an outsole layer extending from the posterior end to the anterior end. The outsole layer is configured to directly receive a portion of the first cushioning element, and the outsole layer forms a ground-contacting surface of the article of footwear.

Abstract: Articles of footwear include one or more expandable lugs (e.g., inflatable lugs) to hold at least some footwear component parts together. The expandable lug(s) may be included as part of an impact force-attenuating component (e.g., a fluid-filled bladder) for the article of footwear. The expandable lug(s) extend into receptacle(s) provided in a foot support component in an unexpanded (e.g., deflated or low-pressure) condition. Once within the receptacle(s), the expandable lug(s) are changed to an expanded (e.g., inflated or high-pressure) condition. The expanded lug(s) engage bearing surfaces provided inside the receptacle(s) to prevent the lugs from pulling out of the receptacles. The use of such expandable lugs for securing footwear component parts together may enable easy assembly of footwear components without use of adhesives and/or separate hardware components, which can enhance the recyclability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness of articles of footwear and their production methods.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear; a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole with a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end; a second cushioning element extending from the mid-foot region to the posterior end, the second cushioning element being formed of a different material than the first cushioning element; and a shell with a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apart protrusions, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions is directly coupled to the second cushioning element.

Abstract: An article of footwear, with an upper; a heel region including a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region including an anterior end of the article of footwear, a medial side, and a lateral side. A sole structure is coupled to the upper, having a midsole having an outer side surface. The midsole has a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end toward the anterior end, with one or more engagement areas. The article of footwear further includes a heel clip extending from a first end on the medial side to a second end on the lateral side, the heel clip including an outer surface, an inner surface, a base extending from a first end to a second end and the base including a bottom surface, and a support, the base and the support forming the outer surface of the heel clip.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a heel region with a posterior end of the article of footwear, a mid-foot region, and a forefoot region with an anterior end of the article of footwear. The article of footwear also having a lateral side, and a medial side opposite the lateral side; an upper; a sole structure, the sole structure coupled to the upper, and wherein the sole structure has; a midsole having a first cushioning element extending from the posterior end to the anterior end. The article of footwear also having a heel clip disposed adjacent to the first cushioning element in the heel region.

Abstract: A device for attaching removable interchangeable heels for shoes. A system for locking and unlocking interchangeable heels in order to change heels as desired, while keeping the same pair of shoes, includes a base with tenon, called the housing, wherein a flat locking spring is located, and a mortise part wherein a second flat spring is inserted. The mortise and tenon assembly is locked when the two flat springs, having complementary shapes, come into contact and immobilize one another. The user can act on the tab of the locking flat spring in order to rotate it and unlock the heel. The flat spring automatically returns to its initial position due to its elasticity, when the user releases it.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shoe upper, including (a) a first sheet, (b) a second sheet, (c) a connecting region in which the first sheet is connected to the second sheet, and (d) a first coating. The first coating is applied onto a first region of the first sheet, a second region of the second sheet, and a third region of the connecting region. The first region, the second region, and the third region are connected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shoe upper including a stretchable area and a non-stretchable area. The shoe upper is woven by combining a warp yarn and a weft yarn, the weft yarn includes a first weft yarn, which is a stretchable yarn, and a second weft yarn, which is a normal yarn, the first and second weft yarns being alternately arranged next to each other, in the stretchable and the non-stretchable area, the shoe upper is woven with a leno weave and a plain weave in which the first weft yarn and the second weft yarn each are combined to the warp yarn, and the number of weave points of the warp yarn and the second weft yarn is larger in the non-stretchable area than in the stretchable area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for tying laces on outerwear to minimize the possibility of their becoming loose. The method includes tying the laces so that the laces become tied tighter over time when the wearer moves.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting tension on retention member to hold multiple objects together. Examples include using retention apparatus to obtain optimal fit and use of a human wearable item such as article of footwear. Sensors may be used to sense changes in movement of the article of footwear, of the person wearing it, or of a third object such as a vehicle carrying the person. A retention member may surround at least a portion of the objects, and an actuator may be included that automatically rotates a rotating member such as a gear or pulley that may be coupled to the retention member. The rotating member may be configured to automatically adjust tension on the retention member many times per second based on control signals from control logic responsive to the sensors.

Abstract: A locking system for boots, attaches laces to male and female portions of a quick connect connector, wraps it around the boots, and connects the portions together. A pull tab on one of the portions of the connector can allow the boots to be tightened by pulling in one direction and loosened by pulling in the other direction.

Abstract: A fastening system for an article of footwear includes a fastening mechanism, a lace, and a cable. The fastening mechanism includes an upper cover that is rotatably coupled to a chassis. The lace is operably engaged with an upper of the footwear and the fastening mechanism. The cable is attached to the upper cover and rotated relative to the chassis about a rotational axis to adjust the footwear between a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration. The fastening mechanism is tightened by actuating the cable and is loosened by rotating the upper cover counterclockwise.

Abstract: An alternative shoe-lacing device is provided. The device is primarily comprised of a body and at least one pair of arms, each with at least one eyelet fastener, which can be secured to and through the eyelets of a shoe. As a result, the arms are placed in tension such that both sides of the upper of the shoe are pulled together such that the shoe is secured around the foot of the user. The body may be further adorned with a removable decorative element which attaches to the body via reciprocating fasteners.

Abstract: A cleat configured to adhere to a footwear outsole. The cleat contains a body formed from a flexible material with a hardness between 40 to 100 Shore A. The body consists of a base with a flat surface for receiving an adhesive and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base configured to engage an environmental surface to provide traction for the footwear. The protrusions have a thickness greater than the thickness of the base. The thickness of the base may be between 0.030 and 0.10 inches. The thickness of the protrusions may be between 0.050 and 0.15 inches.

Abstract: A ratchet buckle and belt system are disclosed. The ratchet belt includes a ratcheting mechanism configured to releasably engage with a notch strip of the belt. The ratcheting mechanism has a first pawl and a second pawl each rotatably coupled to a ratchet pin. The first pawl includes a first ratcheting tab and a first release lever wherein the first release lever is configured to rotate the first pawl and disengage the first ratcheting tab from the notch strip. The second pawl includes a second ratcheting tab and a second release lever wherein the second release lever is configured to rotate the second pawl and disengage the second ratcheting tab from the notch strip. When both the first and second ratcheting tabs are simultaneously disengaged from the notch strip, the ratcheting mechanism is disengaged from the belt forming a disengaged configuration.

Abstract: A keychain holder includes a body having a top end, a bottom end, a front face, and a rear face. The body has a through-opening extending therethrough from the front face to the rear face, such that the through-opening is sized to allow a keychain to be inserted therethrough. The bottom end is threaded to receive a vape battery.

Abstract: A key ring comprises an elastomeric material. Specifically, the key ring comprises an outer coating of an elastomeric material, such as a silicone material such as, for example, polysiloxane, and an inner material of a relatively rigid material, such as metal, or other like material, for forming into a wound ring for holding keys, for example, and remaining in the wound ring formation. Alternatively, the key ring comprises no internal hard material and comprises an elastomeric material or a blend of an elastomeric material, such as silicone, thereby forming the key ring with the silicone material.

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 closure part, for vulcanization into products which are produced at least in part by vulcanization, includes at least a rear side, a function side and a barrier layer. The rear side is integrally bonded to a rubber material. The function side has individual hook-and-loop elements that are kept free of the rubber material and produce a releasable hook-and-loop closure when engaged with corresponding hook-and-loop elements. The barrier layer is between the rear and the function side. The barrier layer prevents liquid rubber material and/or flowable vulcanization products from entering the function side from the rear side during vulcanization.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wristband and a wrist-worn device. The wristband includes a band body part and a memory metal part provided to the band body part. The band body part has two end portions separable from each other. The memory metal part has a memory state of being ring-shaped in a natural state, so that the band body part naturally maintains a ring shape, and the wristband naturally maintains a wearing state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wrist-worn device, including a device body and a wristband. The wristband includes: a band body including two detachable ends; an installation part provided on the band body; and a memory metal wire in a shape of a long strip extending along a length direction of the band body. The band body is provided with a first installation cavity, the installation part is provided with a second installation cavity communicated with the first installation cavity, and the device body is provided in the second installation cavity; the memory metal wire is provided in the first installation cavity and passes through the second installation cavity; the memory metal wire is configured with a memory state of being annular in a natural state; and the device body is provided with a positioning groove extending along the length direction of the band body.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wristband and a wrist-worn device. The wristband includes a band body part and a memory metal wire. The band body part has two end portions separable from each other. The memory metal wire has a strip shape extending along a length direction of the band body part and provided to the band body part. The memory metal wire has a memory state of being ring-shaped in a natural state, so that the band body part naturally maintains a ring shape, and the wristband naturally maintains a wearing state. A first installation cavity is provided inside the band body part, and the memory metal wire is accommodated and installed in the first installation cavity.

Abstract: A watchband includes a first watch clasp, a second watch clasp, a first band body, and a second band body. An accommodating space is provided in the first watch clasp, and the accommodating space is used to accommodate an electronic device. The second watch clasp is detachably connected to the first watch clasp. One end of the first band body is connected to the first watch clasp, and is configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device. One end of the second band body is connected to the second watch clasp.

Abstract: A clasp for a watch strap or belt is described, which includes one plug part and one socket part able to be joined together by inserting the plug part into the socket part with latches provided on the plug part corresponding to catches provided on the socket part so that it provides a secure connection, the plug and socket parts being able to be disconnected from each other by applying pressure to releasing protrusions provided on the plug part and the socket part that yield force necessary to overcome friction created by the latches provided on the plug part thus disconnecting the plug part from the socket part. Springs are used to bias the latches into a latched position, which bias may be overcome by applying pressure to the releasing protrusions.

Abstract: A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises alphanumeric character having one or more outline members which becomes part of the chain by connection from at least one connecting link. The connecting link can easily pass through an open section of the outline member to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. One additional outline member or a portion of an open section of an outline member can include one or more gemstones provided upon a mounting structure therein. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

Abstract: This method refers to the composition of gemstones for the manufacture of jewelry. The composition of gemstones so far is done by holding them by mechanical manner (folds, notches) within sockets, method that hides part of gemstones, reducing the aesthetic result and that exposes to risks of damage and alterations of the gemstones. The proposed method, develops the composition (7) of the gemstones in the socket-opening (4) that is covered laterally, above and below, by transparent-translucent levels (2), (1) and (3) respectively, which additionally do not hide any part of the basic composition, protect against all kinds of damage and highlight the radiant effect (shine) and appearance. The total composition forms a single entity composed only of gemstones.

Abstract: A cane hanger adapted to stably support a walking cane on a horizontal surface includes a body having a base attachable to a side of a walking cane, a beam projecting away from the base, a leg depending from a distal end of the beam, and a support engagement surface either at a bottom of the leg or located on a foot pivotably attached to a distal end of the leg.

Abstract: An umbrella case configured to hold an umbrella having a rigid shaft with a handle at one end and a spike at the other end, the umbrella case comprising an umbrella holding assembly comprising a generally tubular sheath 106 having an open end and a spike-receiving portion 107 defining a spike-receiving aperture at the other end, and a fastening strap 100 having a first end coupled to an outer surface of the umbrella case, close to the open end of the sheath 106, and having a second, free end configured to be selectively moved to a fastening position in which it is connected to the umbrella case at a generally diametrically opposite location to the first end, the sheath, the spike-receiving portion and the fastening strap when in the fastening position, together, defining the effective length of the umbrella holding assembly, wherein at least one of the sheath, the spike-receiving portion and the fastening strap is selectively longitudinally extendible upon application of a force, in use, thereby to increase t

Abstract: The present invention relates to a part of a luggage system, in particular a shell of a hard-shell case or trolley, comprising a natural fiber material. The present invention further relates to a method for the manufacture and a method for the repair of such a part. A part of a luggage system is provided which comprises a fiber-reinforced material, wherein the fiber-reinforced material comprises a natural fiber material and a matrix material. The natural fiber material comprises at least one set of unidirectional fibers which are embedded in and/or impregnated with the matrix material.

Abstract: Provided is a foldable trolley case including a rear part (1), a foldable part (3) and a front part (2), which collectively form a case body, the rear part (1) is provided with a rod (4), the front part (2) is provided with a first cavity (5); in a folded state, the foldable part (3) is folded by the rear part (1) and the front part (2) and is accommodated in the first cavity (5), a top portion (6) is nested in the first cavity (5), a handle (7) having been retracted of the rod (4) is located within the top portion (6) or on a rear side of the top portion (6), the handle (7) is nested at least partially within the first cavity (5), a top surface of the front part (2) and the handle (7) together form a grab part.

Abstract: The reusable bag includes a casing having an internal accommodation space and an opening that opens to the accommodation space, a reeling member housed in the accommodation space, a bag element housed in the accommodation space and wound around the reeling member, and a locking element configured to a lateral side of the casing. The bag element is selectively reeled out from the reeling member while the reeling member automatically exerts a force to retract the bag element, and a stopping element is configured at a top edge of the bag element that is exposed outside the casing and blocked at the opening. The locking element is engaged when the bag element is pulled out for a desired length to lock the reeling member so that the bag element is not retracted back into the accommodation space by the reeling member.

Abstract: A modular wallet assembly including a casing, a rail fixed to the casing, and an accessory configured to be detachably coupled to the casing via the rail. The modular wallet assembly further includes a lever arm configured to dispense personal cards stored in the casing.

Abstract: A lunchbox for storing, transporting and heating solid, paste-like or liquid foodstuffs, particularly foodstuffs ready for consumption. The lunchbox is intended to be easy to handle. The lunchbox has a lid and a housing that can be interconnected. The lunchbox has an electrical heating element, a device for power supply and for controlling the power supply and operating modes, and a sensor arrangement for controlling the temperature of the heating element.

Abstract: A cover for a luggage container useable as a suitcase. The cover includes a body formed of a flexible, durable material that is constructed to fully enclose the luggage container. The body includes a main opening that allows access to an interior of the body, and first and second sets of closeable openings that allow passage of wheels and handles of the luggage container when positioned within the body. The cover further includes one or more handles on an exterior surface, and optional zippered pockets and attachment points for straps useful for carrying the cover. The cover provides a secure interior that may be used as a travel case when each of the main opening and the first and second sets of closeable openings are closed.

Abstract: An elevator emergency kit device is disclosed that provides the necessary items for a person who is trapped in an elevator to survive. The elevator emergency kit device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular, box-like shape that contains a cavity for storing a plurality of emergency items and a lid that secures to the body component. The plurality of emergency items can include, but is not limited to, bottles of water, first aid items, a flashlight, a urine pouch with a screw-type lid, a power bank for charging cell phones, sugar and sugar-free candy, etc. Generally, the body component is secured to a wall of the elevator, either directly or by being inserted into a small, plastic box secured to the elevator wall.

Abstract: A suitcase structure includes a case portion having a case opening and provided with a case-side recess; a cover portion pivotally connected to the case portion to selectively close or open the case opening and provided on a cover-side transitional edge portion and a cover sidewall thereof with a cover-side recess located corresponding to the case-side recess; a latch pivotally connected to the case portion and having an end receivable in the case-side recess and another end receivable in the cover-side recess; and a retainer for retaining the other end of the latch thereto. Therefore, the latch can be located in the case-side and the cover-side recess at the same time to be flush with outer surfaces of the case portion and cover-side transitional edge portion. Therefore, the latch is avoided from colliding with external object and separating from the suitcase structure when the latter is pulled to move around.

Abstract: There is provided a bag having a security system comprising a locking system, an alarm system, and a positioning locator. The security system is configured for a remote operation from a system, computer, or smart phone. The locking system may comprise a voice identification system and/or a finger identification system. The alarm system may comprise a first mode configured for speaking and a second mode configured for using a camera.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curling device, which includes a curling component and a handle component, wherein the curling component includes two clamping parts arranged oppositely and a sleeve concentrically sleeved on the clamping parts, wherein the sleeve has a placement groove extending axially, the clamping part comprises a shell with an axial mounting groove, a heating plate component mounted in the mounting groove, and a metal plate fixed to the shell; and wherein two opposite heating plate components provide a perm working surface, and a cooling channel provided between the back surface of the shell and the metal plate is in fluid communication with the handle component, one or more air holes are provided on the metal plate, and the outer peripheral surface of the metal plate has a smooth layer such that a cylindrical and smooth curl cooling surface is formed by two opposite metal plates.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance is described having a pair of electrodes, and a drive unit for applying an alternating voltage to the electrodes to heat dielectrically hair located between the electrodes, wherein the frequency of the alternating voltage is constant.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance is described having a pair of electrodes, and a drive unit for applying an alternating voltage to the electrodes to heat dielectrically hair located between the electrodes. The drive unit includes mutually coupled inductors having a coupling coefficient that varies in response to changes in a spacing of the electrodes.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance is described having a plurality of projections and one or more channels, each channel being located between adjacent projections. Each of the projections includes an electrode and the appliance includes a drive unit for applying an alternating voltage to the electrodes to heat dielectrically hair within the channels.