Abstract: A structure for gloves capable of heating around a fingertip. A heating harness is fastened to a fingertip of a glove through a cloth strip fixing structure. The glove includes a hand back portion and a palm portion. The heating harness is wrapped with insulating material, and sewn in the glove through a cloth casing and a sewn fabric edge. A width of both cloth strip and sewn fabric edge are selected for heating effect and wearing comfort. As an interface of an external power supply, a wiring point is disposed outside the glove, so that usage is simplified. In addition, the present disclosure further includes a temperature controller and a power input wire. A method is to wrap a heating harness and then sew, to ensure production efficiency and product quality. In the present disclosure, a fingertip is heated efficiently and accurately, so that warmth retention performance is improved.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a seal between a sleeve of a garment and a glove, the apparatus including a cuff body and a glove insert, the cuff body comprising a surrounding wall which defines an internal space, and the cuff body having a first distal open end and a second distal open end, the first distal open end comprising a resiliently deflectable sealing lip, which defines an opening of said first distal end, the glove insert is hollow and has a respective opening at each distal end, the glove insert comprises an outer surface which is provided with a locating channel which extends around the outer surface, the cuff body arranged for attachment to the sleeve of a garment, and the glove insert arranged to be inserted inside a glove, the sealing lip arranged to resiliently engage with glove material within the locating channel and thereby seal against the glove material.

Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.

Abstract: Examples of a garment, such as a bra or sports bra, having cup pockets with concealed openings are described. The garment has openings into the cup pockets that are positioned on the side wings of the front portion of the garment. The side wings of the back portion of the garment and the side wings of the front portion of the garment at least partially overlap to conceal or hide the openings into the cup pockets.

Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a glove includes a hand-receiving portion including an opening, four enclosed finger pockets, and an enclosed thumb pocket, whereby the opening is configured to receive a hand of a user, and the hand-receiving portion is configured to enclose the hand of the user. The glove may also comprise a strap extending from the hand-receiving portion adjacent the opening. In some embodiments, the glove includes a magnet housing coupled to the strap and configured to contact a ferromagnetic surface. The glove may include a magnet coupled to the magnet housing.

Abstract: A buckleless dual belt assembly for comfortably holding up pants includes a first belt and a second belt. A plurality of fasteners is attached to a first end of the first belt, a second end of the first belt, a first terminus of the second belt, and a second terminus of the second belt so that at least one fastener is attached to each of the first end, the second end, the first terminus, and the second terminus. Each fastener can be selectively fastened to a respective belt loop of a plurality of belt loops attached to a pair of pants. The first belt and the second belt each selectively shorten a distance between the belt loops to which associated fasteners are attached.

Abstract: A hair extension apparatus, comprising: a first base member comprising a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a sleeve member coupled to the first base member along the first front edge, the sleeve member comprising a hole; a second base member at least partially disposed within the sleeve member, the second base member comprising a first end, a second end, a second top surface and a second bottom surface; a first artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the first artificial hair section is coupled to the first top surface of the first base member; and a second artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the second artificial hair section is coupled to the second top surface of the second base member.

Abstract: A patch formed into a suitable shape to fit an area of thinning hair to enable targeted delivery of a composition comprising hair-stimulating ingredients. The patch comprises a mesh substrate and hydrogel system which includes active ingredients that promote the improvement of hair growth and strength in targeted areas experiencing hair thinning.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the improved manufacturing of off-the-rack, tailored and/or customized clothing include a dual-sizing chart, dual-sizing pattern making process, dual-sized pattern, dual-sizing garments, manufacturing interface, dual-sizing ordering and marketing process, dual-sizing ordering interface, dual-sizing conversion process, dual-sized garment (for example a dress, pant suit, shapewear or one-piece swimsuit, romper, or jumper), and a dual-sizing manufacturing process.

Abstract: A helmet features a sound management mechanism within a hard exterior shell and an interior of expanded polystyrene foam. Ear cups embedded within the shell surround the ears, with a torus-shaped soft material forming a seal against the wearer's head. The helmet allows the transition of ear cups between engaged and disengaged positions. The engaged position is against the head. The disengaged position is away from the head, allowing easy placement and removing of the helmet. Positions may be transitioned using one hand. The helmet may include lateral adjustment of ear cups, and some versions incorporate electronic audio features like noise cancellation, communication capabilities, and wireless connectivity.

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: Various hard hat fan systems are provided. In a certain embodiment, fan system includes an impact absorbing layer with a channel that defines a recessed surface which extends into the impact absorbing layer away from an inner surface of a shell of a hard hat. Together, the inner surface of the shell and the recessed surface define a duct configured to provide fluid communication between an inlet of the channel and an air vent positioned along the channel. In another embodiment, fan system includes a mounting bracket with first and second cam levers which may be actuated into a locked position, and first and second channels. When in the locked position, the first and second cam levers bias the edges of a mounting ridge of the shell against the first and second channels of the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is retained on the shell.

Abstract: A shoe, a sole and a manufacturing method of a polymer material are provided. The shoe includes a midsole, an outsole, an upper, a tongue, an insole and an adhesive. A material of the midsole, the outsole, the upper, the tongue, the insole and the adhesive are a polyester material.

Abstract: An infant shoe that is configured to maintain a foot disposed therein in a plantar flexion position so as to accommodate the motions of a crawling infant. The shoe of the present invention includes an upper portion manufactured from a flexible waterproof material. The upper portion includes an interior volume and further has an opening providing access thereto. Embodiments of the infant shoe of the present invention can include expansion members proximate the opening wherein the expansion members temporarily expand the opening to facilitate insertion of a foot thereinto. The upper portion of the shoe includes a bottom sole member that will engage the surface upon an infant being in a standing position. The present invention further includes an upper sole member secured to the upper portion that is configured to engage the surface when an infant is in a crawling position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a footwear collar and an item of footwear comprising the collar for defining an opening into which a wearer's foot is insertable, the collar comprising a one-piece semi-rigid element which borders the opening, by itself or in combination with a sole or an upper of the footwear, to continuously surround the opening, and an undulating configuration comprising a first series of alternating peaks and troughs, the peaks being located adjacent the opening, wherein the collar is biased into a closed configuration and can be moved into an open configuration in which the size of the opening is increased to don and doff the footwear.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole having a ground engaging surface and a midsole member disposed between the outsole and the upper. The midsole member has a pocket extending from a heel region to a forefoot region and a sole plate disposed within the pocket. The sole plate extends from the heel region into the forefoot region. In the heel region, the sole structure is shaped to define an entry region that is configured to increase contact at the ground engaging surface during a heel strike. The entry region defines an angled portion that is angled at an entry angle relative to a flat ground surface. The midsole member is a supercritical foam.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is described. In one example, the sole structure includes first and second foam components and one or more mesh components, e.g., a mesh textile component. The first foam component includes first and second opposing sides, and the second foam component includes first and second opposing sides. The first and second foam components form a stack in the sole structure. The mesh components, e.g., a mesh textile component, are positioned in the stack between and bonded to the second side of the first foam component and the first side of the second foam component. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

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

Abstract: A footwear designed for post-workout muscle recovery, while having the aesthetic appearance of a formal shoe, a semi-formal shoe, or business casual shoe, is provided herein. The recovery shoe comprises a recovery footbed cradled in a cup sole. An upper is attached to a last, and the two are attached to the cup sole. The recovery footbed comprises a forefoot portion having a substantially uniform forefoot thickness, and a heel section having a heel thickness greater than the forefoot thickness. The cup sole comprises a last receiving portion and a peripheral sidewall. The rearfoot height of the peripheral sidewall is smaller than the heel thickness of the recovery footbed and the forefoot height of the peripheral sidewall is larger than the forefoot thickness of the recovery footbed.

Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise an elastic member extending between two lace guides of the plurality of lace guides, an elastic member extending between first and second portions of the upper, an elastic member extending between a portion of the upper and a lace guide of the plurality of lace guides, a heel channel connected to a heel portion of the upper and configured to facilitate access to an interior space, an elastic member coupled to the footwear assembly that functions to smooth out a torque versus lace displacement curve during tightening of the lace cable.

Abstract: A fall prevention footwear accessory device includes a first strap configured to wrap around a footwear upper portion and sole at a ball portion of the footwear. A second strap has an attachment end rotatably connected to a first end of the first strap and a cleat region with a plurality of cleats. A first fastener rotatably connects the first strap and the second strap. A second fastener adjusts the length of a loop portion of the first strap around the footwear. The accessory facilitates temporary relocation of the second strap from a first position arranging the cleat region adjacent to the sole of the footwear to a second position arranging the cleat region over the footwear upper portion away from the sole portion.

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 buckle assembly includes a male component with a body portion from which a first latch extends in a first direction and a female component, including a frame member having a first lateral side spaced apart from a second lateral side with a gap positioned therebetween. A first aperture extends through the frame member with the first lateral side extending about and defining a first opening of the first aperture, and the second lateral side extending about and defining a second opening of the first aperture, and with the gap in communication with the first aperture. Inserting of the first latch through the gap and into and extending across at least a portion of the first aperture, access is provided, through one of the first opening or the second opening, to a side, positioned within the first aperture for receiving a force for first latch in a second direction.

Abstract: In a surface fastener in plan view seen from above the engaging elements, when an area of an engaging head portion of one of the engaging elements is defined as a head portion area, the head portion area of each of the engaging elements is 22000 ?m2 or greater and 50000 ?m2 or less. According to the surface fastener, it is possible to obtain a large peel strength with respect to a female surface fastener.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes a pair of left and right fastener tapes; and a pair of element rows including a plurality of fastener elements that face edge portions of the fastener tapes on sides facing each other along a length direction of the fastener tapes, and to which a slider that engages with the pair of element rows is slidably attached. The fastener element is made of a metal, a water-repellent layer made of a water-repellent agent is provided on the fastener tape, and adhesion of water to the fastener tape is prevented by the water-repellent layer.

Abstract: A piping zipper assembly, a box body and a box body production technology. One side of a zipper and a piping are formed into an integral piping zipper assembly by a coextrusion technology. Then, the piping zipper assembly is directly and accurately installed on the edge of a box shell through the piping, so as to realize the connection of the piping zipper assembly and the box shell. The step is simple, the production efficiency is high, and the production cost can be reduced. Compared with the existing production process in which the piping and the zipper are assembled on the box shell respectively and sewn to the box shell, the present invention greatly saves the installation time and solves the problem of low production efficiency in the existing production process. Meanwhile, the automation of luggage production can be realized.

Abstract: A system for carrying food apparel including a device made of a continuous strip of material forming two or more loops and an interlocking member that when moved chases the diameter of the loops. The device contracts around shoes at various points including the mid sole region or the heels. The device is attachable to, for example, a travel bag, wrist-band, or shoulder band. The device may be attachable through, for example, a magnet, button, hook-and-loop fastener, zippers, clips, or carabiner. In addition, disclosed is a method of carrying foot apparel involving providing the device, placing a foot apparel into each loop of the device, tightening the loops, and attaching the loops to the exterior of a bag, hand strap, wrist strap, or shoulder strap.

Abstract: A bag is provided having a bag body, at least one handle attached to the bag body, and an upper trim defining an internal channel at an upper border of the bag body. At least one drawstring is then provided partially enclosed within the internal channel. The drawstring is configured to cinch the bag at the upper trim. When in a first duffle configuration, the bag at is uncinched at the upper trim and when in a second tote configuration, the bag is cinched at the upper trim.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag for storing and using beauty aids for an individual on the go. The invention is further related to a method of accomplishing the same.

Abstract: The present application belongs to the technical field of cell phone accessories, and the waterproof bag for cell phones includes an airtight zipper, an auxiliary pulling structure, and a bag body having an opening, with a first transparent film and a second transparent film relatively disposed on the bag body; the airtight zipper is mounted on the bag body at the opening; and the auxiliary pulling structure is disposed on the bag body; among other things, the airtight zipper can cooperate with the auxiliary pulling structure to open or close the opening easily.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a combination hair styling apparatus capable of selectively switching between a straightener mode and a curling wand mode. The hair styling apparatus includes a first and second arms that may be pivotably coupled to each other to selectively configure the hair styling apparatus between an opened position and a closed position. The hair styling apparatus further includes a first and second pair of heating plates and a pair of heating plate covers positioned to cover the second pair of heating plates. The pair of heating plate covers are movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A sleeve attachable to a barrel of a heated conduit to insulate users handling the nozzle, wherein the sleeve can increase the securement of a nozzle attachment to the barrel. The sleeve provides an alternating arrangement of elastic sheets and more plastic insulative sheets that define the generally tubular sleeve body. The elastic sheets urge the coextensive insulative sheets toward an aligned, stacked position when the sleeve is unloaded. In the loaded condition, when the nozzle is slid through the sleeve, the elastic sheets impose a compressive force thereto. A securement mechanism along one or each of the insulative sheets enables a user to increase or decrease the compressive force.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to automated systems for nail services, including blotting, nail polish removal, nail polish storage and display, etc. In some embodiments, the systems work in conjunction with or are part of a robotic apparatus for automatic nail polish application or removal on natural or artificial finger or toenails.

Abstract: Provided are a decorative nail tip and a manufacturing system and method thereof. The decorative nail tip includes a nail tip layer shaped like a nail. A convex outer surface of the nail tip layer is a decorative surface. The nail tip layer includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion which are sequentially arranged in a nail tip direction. The decorative nail tip has a flexible end and a rigid end, and thus can fit the nail and has an orientation function. During use, the decorative nail tip can fit the edge of the nail by means of its flexibility, such that the possibility of stretching, folds, air holes, hollows and edge warping is reduced; and after being cured, the whole nail tip layer can decorate the nail in a rigid and plump form.

Abstract: A cosmetic package comprising a roller for discharging a powder product. The cosmetic package comprises an outer cap, an inner cap, an insert, the roller, a container, and a base plug. The container has an open bottom end which is closed by the base plug. The insert is mounted within the container above a cosmetics accommodating space of the container. The roller is disposed rotatably within the cosmetics accommodating space of the container and another portion of the roller extending outside the cosmetics accommodating space from an aperture located in the insert. The inner cap forms a tight seal with the insert and the roller to prevent leakage of powder product from the container.

Abstract: A cosmetic system for dispensing customized cosmetic compositions includes a dispenser configured to dispense customized amounts of at least two cosmetic components from different cartridges through apertures in a plate. A recess is formed in the plate and receives the at least two cosmetic components from the apertures. The system includes a lid detachably mountable to the plate and a flexible tool. The flexible tool is configured to be disposed between the lid and the plate when the lid is mounted to the plate. The lid compresses the tool against the plate to sealingly engage the apertures.

Abstract: A dispensing container includes: an operation portion including an inner transmission shaft, the inner transmission shaft extending in the up-down direction and with inner spiral groove; a sleeve surrounding outside of inner transmission shaft and provided so as to be rotatable on container axis; middle plate body holding contents and provided inside sleeve to be movable in up-down direction in a state where rotation of middle plate body on container axis relative to sleeve is restricted; and a movable tube extending downward from middle plate body and including second engagement protrusion that engages with inner spiral groove. A sliding portion, which is formed of softer material than either one member of the sleeve and the operation portion and on which the other member of the sleeve and the operation portion slides as the sleeve and the operation portion rotate relative to each other, is fixed to the one member.

Abstract: A cosmetic product application member comprises: a rod carrier (40); and a rod (38) defining a first end (70) and a second end (72) that are opposite. The first end (70) of the rod (38) is intended to be assembled in the rod carrier (40). The rod (38) and the rod carrier (40) are manufactured from a plastic material composed of a copolyester, in particular a semi-aromatic copolyester.

Abstract: A makeup removal system includes a vibrating device and an absorbent article attached to the vibrating device and configured to be vibrated by the vibrating device, the absorbent article having absorbed thereon a makeup removal composition comprising a vegetable derived oil and is essentially free of water.

Abstract: A backpack safety device is disclosed to keep children safe by providing safety features that can be easily accessed. The backpack safety device comprises a body component that is configured in the shape of a conventional backpack. The body component comprises front and rear facing cameras, a microphone, a Teflon shield, an emergency alert button, and a communication button. The backpack safety device is also in wireless communication with a mobile application. The mobile application allows a user to view video from the cameras of the backpack device. The mobile application also has emergency contacts, which are notified when the communication button is pushed. The mobile application also allows a user to communicate with the user of the backpack device and can send Amber alerts if needed.

Abstract: A MOLLE system compatible garment has a lightweight attachment structure of horizontal bands connected by vertical bands and supports attachment of utility pouches woven onto this structure with vertical bands affixed at top of each pouch and secured at the bottom. This system has differently sized mono-layer load bearing panels cut to define holes delimiting vertical structural columns and vertical lightweight columns with horizontal bands which together present attachment points that correspond to those of a PALS webbing system. The system has mono-layer adaptor panels cut to define holes delimiting single vertical structural columns mounting different military standard connectors. The load bearing panels when overlaid with universal connector adaptor panels are secured by the weaving of the attached utility pouches' vertical bands to present a complete equipment carrying platform compatible with MOLLE system load carriage equipment.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an electric toothbrush may include a handle defining a volume, a motor disposed in the volume defined by the handle, a shaft having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion coupled to the motor in the volume, the second end portion extending from the volume of the handle and fluidically isolated from the volume of the handle and, with the second end portion fluidically isolated from the volume of the handle, the second end portion releasably engageable in mechanical communication with a cartridge including at least one dental cleaning element, and a sleeve conforming to an outer surface of the handle and circumscribing at least a portion of the shaft fluidically isolated from the volume of the handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush protection system and apparatus configured to securely lock around a toothbrush to prevent contamination as well as to prevent unauthorized use or malice. A biometric lock is disposed within the device and is configured to permit access to the toothbrush only by authorized users. Rubber gaskets prevent malicious contamination by isolating the toothbrush head. An internal battery disposed within a housing powers the biometric component. A Bluetooth transponder facilitates connection of the device to a mobile device such as a smartphone in order to track when, and by whom, the device is opened. Tracking is facilitated via a mobile device application.

Abstract: The invention provides a cleaning tray for a wet floor cleaner, for receiving a head of the wet floor cleaner. The cleaning tray has at least one brush channels for receiving a bottom portion of an outer circumference of a roller brush. At least one raised projection is positioned along the brush channel having an upstream ramp surface and a steeper downstream ramp surface. The projection adds turbulence for improving the cleaning results as well as enabling control of the flow of cleaning liquid around the brush and the cleaning tray, to ensure full soaking of the roller brush as well as cleaning of all of the area of the cleaning tray itself. The invention also provides a cleaning method which may use the cleaning tray.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a sliding rod having two spherical heads comprises the sliding rod, a sliding seat, and a locking device. The sliding seat is slidably mounted on the sliding rod along a length direction of the sliding rod. The locking device comprises the two spherical heads, one or more elastic members, and a button. The sliding seat comprises two buckle holes configured to correspond to the two spherical heads. The button is mounted at a position of the sliding seat corresponding to the two buckle holes. The two spherical heads are configured to be locked to the two buckle holes to inhibit sliding movement of the sliding seat, and the button is configured to act on the two spherical heads to drive the two spherical heads to exit from the two buckle holes to release the sliding seat from being inhibited from movement.

Abstract: A movable fixture for supporting an object including a planar support panel and transit tabs. The planar support panel has left and right rear legs to position the planar support panel at a viewing angle when sitting on a horizontal surface. A transit tab extends outwardly from the rear surface at a location that is hand-accessible through a gap bordered by one of the lateral edges of the panel and the respective rear leg. The transit tab properly positions the user's hand to ergonomically grasp the object and panel for secure movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable bookstand, in particular, to a portable bookstand which is easy to carry due to having a foldable structure, firmly supports a book, and prevents pages from flipping arbitrarily, the portable bookstand comprising: a book back support frame which supports the back of a book; a first page fixing frame which is rotatably coupled to one side of the book back support frame and fixes the page while supporting one side of the book; and a second page fixing frame which is rotatably coupled to the other side of the book back support frame and fixes the page while supporting the other side of the book, wherein the book back support frame, the first page fixing frame, and the second page fixing frame are formed by bending wires, and the book back support frame includes a truss structure formed in an X-shape and is coupled to each of the first page fixing frame and the second page fixing frame that are arranged so that the upper ends forming truss structures face frontward.

Abstract: A mobile desk system that allows for the transportation of a seat, a desk, and additional materials by a single user. The desk and associated chair combine to form a transportation unit that can be operated by a user with one hand. The transportation unit can also carry additional equipment. Once the transportation unit is at the desired location, the equipment is offloaded and the desk and chair are set up per the user's needs. Multiple collapsible desk units can be connected to each other. Replacement snap-in table tops are provided for repair and/or aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: A cabinet includes two side panels, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a back panel. The cabinet further includes a rectangular front face frame, wherein a side of the front face frame is facing a front facing edge of each of the two side panels, top panel, and bottom panel. Each front facing edge includes an integrally formed and elongate protruding section. The rectangular front face frame includes elongate grooves, each groove is configured for mechanical locking with one of the elongate protruding sections, wherein each of the elongate grooves includes a longitudinal recess on a side of each groove for receiving a flexible locking element, wherein each of the protruding sections includes a longitudinal insertion recess for holding a flexible locking element.