Abstract: A knee brace including upper frame member for being fastened to upper part of user's leg, and lower frame member for being fastened to lower part of the user's leg. The upper frame member and the lower frame member are pivotally connected to each other by means of at least one articulation hinge. The knee brace also includes a patella protecting device positioned between the upper frame member and the lower frame member. The patella protecting device includes a protecting cup coupled to said at least one articulation hinge and designed to be positioned over the patella of the user. The patella protecting device further includes an elastomeric protecting element extending between the upper frame member and the lower frame member and operatively coupled to the protecting cup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arc flash protection glove (100, 200). The glove (100, 200) comprises a fire-resistant glove liner (2), which glove liner (2) consists of a palm side (3) and a back side (4), which palm side (3) comprises palm side finger portions (3A), a palm side center portion (3B) and a palm side cuff portion (3C), which backside (4) comprises backside finger portions (4A), a backside center portion (4B) and a backside cuff portion (4C).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ready-to-apply patches having three-dimensional structures that may be adhered to a piece of clothing and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective garment (10) for articulations of the human body, suitable for being used in particular by motorcyclists or cyclists. The protective garment (10) comprises: —a flexible base layer (12) which in use is designed to stay close to the body (14) of the user; —at least one energy absorbing device (16) positioned at a portion of the flexible base layer (12) which in use is designed to be superimposed to an articulation of the body (14) of the user. The at least one energy absorbing device (16) is connected to the flexible base layer (12) so as to be movable with respect to the flexible base layer (12) if a tangential impact (F) acts on the energy absorbing device (16). According to the invention, the energy absorbing device (16) comprises a slidable layer (18) connected to the flexible base layer (12) by means of at least one fixation member (20).

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a base comprising a platform; at least one first fastener to removably couple the platform to a pocket; and at least one second fastener to removably couple the platform to an item of apparel, wherein the at least one second fastener is to interface with an inner surface of the item of apparel to hold at least a portion of the platform against an outer surface of the item of apparel.

Abstract: A closure includes a first magnetic assembly, a second magnetic assembly and an actuator coupled to the first magnetic assembly and the second magnetic assembly. The actuator is arranged to reconfigure the first and second magnetic assemblies from a closed configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are attracted to one another to an open configuration in which the magnetic assemblies are repelled from one another. Where the magnetic assemblies are coupled to respective sides of an aperture in a flexible substrate, operation of the actuator will tend to open and close the aperture.

Abstract: A device that contains a thru hole on each end to allow the neck straps of a swimsuit to be placed through and sit atop of once tied, and therefore absorbing the pressure that is caused by the swimsuit straps digging into the user's neck.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial turf comprising: a carrier (308); an artificial turf fiber (501) incorporated into the carrier such that a first portion of the artificial turf fiber (506) protrudes to a back side of the carrier, a second portion of the artificial turf fiber (302) protrudes to a front side of the carrier, and a third portion of the artificial turf fiber (504) is inside the carrier; and a polyurethane backing (210?) formed on the back side of the carrier, characterized in that a phase material is added in the polyurethane backing (210?) and/or in at least one layer formed over the carrier 308. The artificial turf may further comprise a heat conductive layer formed on the back side of the polyurethane backing, the heat conductive layer comprising graphite, graphene and or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an easy-to-wear eyelash extension lamp, including a base box; a remote control receiving electronic circuit is arranged inside the base box; the remote control receiving electronic circuit inside the base box is connected to a remote control foot switch; an upper surface of the base box is connected to a light-emitting diode (LED) lamp; the LED lamp uses a 410 mm nano LED; a charging port is provided on one side of the base box; the charging port is connected to a battery through a wire; and a tweezer is arranged below the base box.

Abstract: Optimal template component printing includes reading from a pool, a set of printable pieces, each corresponding to a pattern for a respective garment, and each having known dimensions. A starting point is located on a section of a fabric substrate onto which the pieces are to be printed. Different piece combinations are then computed for different subsets of the pieces in the set for which a sum of the known dimensions of the pieces of the subset is less than or equal to a constraining dimension of the fabric substrate as measured from the starting point. A combination is selected which minimizes a difference between the constraining dimension and the sum and a printer is directed to print the pieces of the selected combination onto the fabric substrate. Finally, the pieces of the selected combination are removed from the pool and the process repeats for remaining pieces in the pool.

Abstract: A tool allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs in three dimensions before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Based on a laser input file with a pattern, a laser will burn the pattern onto apparel. With the tool, the user will be able to create, make changes, and view images of a design, in real time, before burning by a laser. Input to the tool includes fabric template images, laser input files, and damage input. The tool allows adding of tinting and adjusting of intensity and bright point. The user can also move, rotate, scale, and warp the image input.

Abstract: A method for detecting body measurements for use in determining body sizes for tailor-made garments is disclosed. The method includes a step A wherein a user for whom the garment is intended wears a detection device including a matrix having a plurality of markers attached to the matrix. The matrix is configured to be worn to make the markers adhere to a part of the body of the user. The markers are rigid elements and have a graphic sign. Next, the method has a step B in which photographic images of the signs present on the markers on the body part are acquired, followed by a step C in which the distances between the signs of the markers are calculated based on the photographic images. In the final step, a step D, the sizes of the body part are calculated based on the distances calculated in step C.

Abstract: An interchangeable hat is disclosed, including a hemispherical crown having a bottom edge defining a perimeter. A brim at least partially extends around the bottom edge, wherein the brim and the crown each including a first side and a second side. An elastic member is positioned about the perimeter to accommodate various head sizes. A storage compartment permits the storage of one or more items therein. The hemispherical crown is sufficiently flexible to allow the first side or the second side to be arranged on an exterior of the interchangeable hat.

Abstract: Disclosed are headworn devices, such as hats, with integrated storage features, such as one or more integrated pockets. In preferred embodiments, a headworn device, such as a hat, has an integrated storage feature, such as a pocket, on an interior surface of the headworn device, such as a bottom surface of a top of a crown, or an inwardly directed surface of the wall of the crown. Further in preferred embodiments, the bottom surface and the inwardly directed surface provide a recess dimensioned to accommodate an upper portion of a head of a person, and an intersection of the bottom surface and the inwardly directed surface establish an edge of a pocket, the pocket having a first layer attached to the intersection and defining a storage volume, and a second layer preventing escape of pocket contents from the pocket during use of the headworn device.

Abstract: A bandanna is provided that includes a generally square piece of material defining a first, second, third, and fourth corner. A first diametric axis bisects the first and second corners and a second diametric axis bisects the third and fourth corners. The material defines a first pair of diametrically opposed openings respectively at the first and second corner. The material is configured to be folded about the second diametric axis into a triangle to align the openings of the first pair of openings. The material is configured to interconnect at least one of the third and fourth corners with the first and second corners through the first pair of openings. The openings may be formed as elongated slits, which may extend along or parallel to the first diametric axis. The material may have at least one region for displaying indicia, including at least one of sports related graphics, non-sports related graphics, and corporate logos.

Abstract: A helmet is provided, which includes a helmet shell and a fastening assembly. The fastening assembly has a mounting fixture releasably connected to the helmet shell and a release mechanism operatively connectable to the mounting fixture, where connection of the release mechanism to the mounting fixture secures the mounting fixture to the helmet shell, and disconnection of the release mechanism from the mounting fixture enables disconnection of the mounting fixture from the helmet shell.

Abstract: A helmet having a flow guide wing and a use method are provided. The helmet includes a helmet body and a flow guide wing, where the flow guide wing is provided outside the helmet body; and in response to a shape and/or a position of the flow guide wing, when the helmet is used, the flow guide wing generates a vertical upward lift along a chord line. The flow guide wing is shaped as a symmetrical wing or a lifting wing. The flow guide wing is collapsible and/or detachable. The flow guide wing is horizontally or vertically provided. The helmet includes the helmet body and a guiding cover connected to the helmet body.

Abstract: The protective helmet, the fit pod assemblies and the respective components relates to methods, devices, and systems for improved helmet systems to enhance athletic performance by dispersing impact forces and/or improving helmet comfort and/or fit through size customization and/or conforming to contours of a wearer's head. If desired, the various fit pod assemblies can include modular features to provide a semi-custom and/or customized feel for plug and play assembly and/or retrofitting a commercially available helmet and/or other item of protective clothing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotating body fixing means for a helmet. The rotating body fixing means for a helmet, according to the present disclosure, is provided at the helmet comprising a helmet body (10) and a rotating body (20) rotatably coupled to the helmet body (10), and comprises a fixing part (100), which is slidably disposed at one side of the helmet body (10), slides such that the protruding degree thereof from the helmet body (10) varies, and comes in contact with the rotating body (20) when protruding from the helmet body (10).

Abstract: A pivot assembly for pivoting a viewing device in relation to a helmet includes a connection plate configured to be coupled to a helmet interface assembly. A hinge barrel is pivotable about a pivot axis in relation to the connection plate among (a) a deployed position in which the hinge barrel is held relative to the connection plate in positive, locking retention; 5 (b) a stowed position in which the hinge barrel is held relative to the connection plate in positive, locking retention; and (c) an intermediate position between the deployed and stowed positions, wherein the hinge barrel is held relative to the connection plate by a threshold retentive force and wherein displacement of the hinge barrel from the intermediate position 10 relative to the connection plate requires application of an actuating force which exceeds the threshold retentive force. In a further aspect, a helmet mount apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A helmet mount apparatus includes a track assembly and a sliding carriage assembly slidable coupled to the track assembly. A combined vertical adjustment and pivot assembly pivotally is coupled to the sliding carriage assembly, wherein the combined vertical adjustment and pivot assembly includes a bracket for attaching a viewing device.

Abstract: A helmet mount apparatus for adjusting the position of a viewing device on a helmet includes a track assembly removably attachable to the helmet and a main carriage assembly slidably attached to and movable along the track assembly. A vertical adjustment assembly is pivotally coupled to the main carriage assembly and an axial sliding assembly is coupled to the vertical adjustment assembly, wherein the vertical adjustment subassembly is configured to detachably couple to the viewing device.

Abstract: A cap logo applicator, and method of fabricating, includes a first mandrel having a front and a back, the first mandrel having a curved, non-cylindrical surface, and a relief space in the back such that when a cap is positioned on the first mandrel, a front of the cap is in contact with the non-cylindrical surface and a top of the cap extends over the relief space, and a second mandrel opposing the first mandrel and configured to apply pressure to the first mandrel. At least one of the first mandrel and the second mandrel includes a heater.

Abstract: A footwear upper has a unitary knit structure with a knit outer face layer, a knit inner face layer, and a knit intermediate layer integrally knit to define forefoot, midfoot, and heel regions of the footwear upper. The knit intermediate layer is disposed between the knit outer face layer and the knit inner face layer at a plurality of first zones and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones, the first zones alternating with the second zones in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones than in the second zones, and a greater breathability in the second zones than in the first zones. A method of manufacturing the footwear upper is disclosed.

Abstract: A high ankle combat boot has multilayered constructions in upper and sole and has a protective function against toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents. An outer layer in the multilayered upper, away from the foot when the boot is worn, and an inner layer, faces towards the boot. An adsorption layer based on adsorbent material, especially activated carbon spheres, which absorbs toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents is arranged between the outer layer and the inner layer of the upper. An outsole in the multilayered sole, away from the foot, and an insock, faces towards the foot. An insole based on multilayered aramid cloth, which resists the puncture through the sole when stepping over sharp objects, to prevent infiltration of toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents, is arranged between the insock and outsole. Efficient protection and a high degree of comfort are achieved.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning surfaces in a swimming pool includes a body to which a scrubber member is attached for scrubbing surfaces of a swimming pool. The body is attachable to a foot of a user by receiving the foot into a cavity defined by the body. A method of using the cleaning apparatus to clean the surfaces of the swimming pool is also provided.

Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a first sole member, and a second sole member. The first sole member is connected to the upper. Together, the first sole member and the upper define a cavity. The first sole member includes an outer surface and a textured inner surface, the textured inner surface defining a pattern of shapes. The second sole member is positioned in the cavity. The second sole member includes a textured lower surface directly engaging the textured inner surface of the first sole member. The textured lower surface of the second sole member is complementary to the textured inner surface of the first sole member.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising an upper, a sole assembly, and an A-shaped support frame extending over the upper. The A-shaped support frame may comprise a first leg extending to the heel region and a second leg extending to the midfoot region. The first leg and the second leg may be disposed at an angle to form an opening in the A-shaped support frame.

Abstract: Methods and systems for adjustable footwear are described. The present disclosure describes footwear systems that include a midsole assembly and an axially adjustable shell. The midsole assembly includes an upper midsole component and a lower midsole component. The upper midsole component is configured to engage with one or more connection locations to interlock the upper midsole component and the lower midsole component at a variety of relative locations. Accordingly, a length of the midsole assembly is formed by the interlocking of the upper midsole component to the lower midsole component based on the relative interlock locations. The footwear system further includes an outer shell having a concertinaed pattern, where the midsole assembly is configured to expand or contract the outer shell axially to accommodate a size of the midsole assembly (e.g., where the outer shell is configured to expand or contract around a shape of the midsole assembly).

Abstract: Midsoles for articles of footwear are formed of a variety of three dimensional mesh lattices. The lattices can be populated by unit cells of various base geometries. Some base geometries are structures of struts and nodes that approximate the overall shape of an implicit surface. Some base geometries are structures of struts and nodes that include struts having at least two different effective diameters. Some lattices are compound lattices that include and blend together at least two lattices populated by cells having different base geometries. Some compound lattices have a skin that includes beams extending across multiple cells at the exterior of the compound lattice.

Abstract: Midsoles for articles of footwear are formed of a variety of three dimensional mesh lattices. The lattices can be populated by unit cells of various base geometries. Some base geometries are structures of struts and nodes that approximate the overall shape of an implicit surface. Some base geometries are structures of struts and nodes that include struts having at least two different effective diameters. Some lattices are compound lattices that include and blend together at least two lattices populated by cells having different base geometries. Some compound lattices have a skin that includes beams extending across multiple cells at the exterior of the compound lattice.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sole with a midsole (1) for a running shoe, wherein the midsole (1) comprises a forefoot region (VFB), a heel region (FB) and a midfoot region (MFB) arranged between the forefoot region (VFB) and the heel region (FB), and wherein the midsole comprises an elastic cushioning layer (2) and a base layer (3) arranged thereon, wherein the base layer (3) has a greater hardness than the cushioning layer (2) and wherein the cushioning layer (2) forms, in the heel region (FB) and optionally in the midfoot region (MFB) and/or in the forefoot region (VFB), a plurality of channels (21, 22) extending in the transverse direction (Q) of the sole.

Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a foam structure, and a tensile member. The second barrier layer is secured to the first barrier layer to define an interior void between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The interior void contains a predetermined volume of fluid. The foam structure and the tensile member are disposed within the interior void, whereby the tensile member includes a plurality of fibers extending in a first direction between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.

Abstract: A cushioning article includes a bladder enclosing an interior cavity and retaining a gas in the interior cavity. A tensile component is disposed in the interior cavity and includes tensile layers and a plurality of tethers connecting the tensile layers. The tensile layers are connected to an inner surface of the bladder such that the tethers span across the interior cavity. The bladder has an inwardly-protruding bond that joins an inner surface of the bladder to the tensile component, protrudes inward into the interior cavity, and partially traverses the plurality of tethers such that the bladder is narrowed at the inwardly protruding bond and the gas in the interior cavity fluidly communicates across the inwardly-protruding bond. A method of manufacturing a cushioning article is disclosed.

Abstract: Footwear having an upper associated with an insole and a sole associated with the upper. The footwear includes a protective insert inserted in the sole, with the protective insert having a puncture resistant rear element made of a first rigid material, including plastic material, that extends in the first zone designed to face the rear foot and mid foot of the user. The protective insert also has a puncture resistant front element made of a second flexible material, including textile laminate, that extends into the second area intended to face the forefoot of the user.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel of composite material for an article of footwear is disclosed herein. The method includes stretching a resilient first layer from a resting configuration to a stretched configuration. The method further includes engaging a second layer with the first layer when the first layer is in the stretched configuration. The first and second layers are then embroidery stitched to couple the layers together. The embroidery stitching provides a stitch network forming a plurality of cell units on the composite material. In at least one embodiment, the cell units are re-entrant in shape and form an auxetic structure. After embroidery stitching the first and second layers, the first layer is released from the stretched configuration and returns to an unstretched/contracted state. When the resilient layer returns to the contracted state, bulges are formed in each of the cell units by the second layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shoes having shoestrings that are tied all at once, and to a method for forming shoestring tying devices, the method allowing the fastening portions of pull string loop positioned at the upper left and right sides of the shoes to be vertically separated to allow tying.

Abstract: A magic kit and methods of use thereof are described. The magic kit may include three pairs of shoelaces, each shoelace in each pair having a magnetic end and an aglet end, and at least one shoelace having two aglet ends. The magic kit may be used to perform a magic trick where the shoelaces are removably coupled and uncoupled from each other.

Abstract: A locking structure for an article includes a bladder including a first barrier element attached to a second barrier element to define a chamber having an interior void. A locking system includes locking elements that each attach to at least one elastic element. The locking elements each include at least one interface surface. The interior void of the bladder operable between a first pressure to move the locking system to a locked state and a second pressure to move the locking system to an unlocked state.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first sole plate extending from an anterior end of the sole structure to a posterior end of the sole structure. The sole structure further includes a first cleat set disposed in a forefoot region and having a first plurality of traction elements arranged in a first annular pattern about a first axis disposed in the forefoot region. The sole structure also A second cleat set is disposed in a heel region of the sole structure and includes a second plurality of the traction elements arranged in a second annular pattern about a second axis disposed in the heel region.

Abstract: A ratchet buckle including a housing and a ratcheting assembly. The housing includes a top cover and a bottom cover. The bottom cover is configured to couple to the top cover to form a channel between the top and bottom covers. The ratcheting assembly is disposed in the channel. The ratcheting assembly includes a lever clasp and a rocker pin. The rocker pin is configured to rotatably couple to the lever clasp and includes a body and a rocker tooth that projects from the body. The rocker tooth is configured to be in a locked orientation absent user interaction with the lever clasp. Responsive to the user interaction with the lever clasp, the rocker tooth is to be in an unlocked orientation.

Abstract: A holder includes a fastening section for fastening to a helmet shell and a coupling section for connecting to a neck strap. The coupling section has a first side, a second side, a first marginal section, a second marginal section, and one or more connection bridges that each permanently connect the first marginal section and the second marginal section to one another. At least one fixing bridge that can be moved from a position in which it does not connect the first and second marginal sections to one another into a fixing position in which it connects the first and second marginal sections to one another. A continuous center section of the neck strap can be arranged at the connection bridges and a part section of the center section can be brought through a free space where it can be engaged through by the at least one fixing.

Abstract: An easy-to-assemble buckle includes a male buckle and a female buckle assembly. The female buckle assembly comprises a female buckle, a fastener, a button and a back cover. The fastener has a spring arm on its lateral side. The button is connected with the spring arm. The male buckle has an insert pin. The button is configured with a spring arm slot with its openings facing frontward and inward. The fastener is inserted from the front end of the female buckle and is locked and fixed with the female buckle through a buckling mechanism. The spring arm is inserted into the spring arm slot is pressed against the button. The fastener is configured with a through insert hole extending from the front to the back. The insert pin of the male buckle goes through the insert hole and is inserted into the female buckle to connect with the button.

Abstract: A bracelet (10) for a portable object (1) including a first strand (11) and a second strand (12), each of the strands (11, 12) including a first end able to be attached to a case (2) of the portable object (1), wherein the first strand (11) includes a first optical device (21) having a first diameter (L1); the second strand (12) includes a second optical device (22) having a second diameter (L2), smaller than the first diameter (L1) of the first optical device (21), the first optical device (21) and the second optical device (22) being configured so that the superposition of the first optical device (21) and of the second optical device (22), by the superposition of the first strand (11) and of the second strand (12), forms a microscope having an eyepiece constituted by the first optical device (21) and an objective constituted by the second optical device (22).

Abstract: Multi-purpose jewelry has a changeable configuration to enable the jewelry to serve as a ring, a pendant/necklace, a brooch, an earring, and/or a bracelet. Various materials and shapes may be provided as decorative aspects of the jewelry. In one aspect, interchangeable decorative surfaces of the jewelry may be provided.

Abstract: A hands-free carrying device and related method of use may be used for carrying an umbrella and other similar items. The carrying device may be a holster or may otherwise include one or more features to aid in retaining an umbrella or similar device without the need of the wearer using their hands. The umbrella may be retained in a deployed or undeployed configuration. The device itself may be substantially or partially rigid, such as through the use of plastic. The device may also partially comprise or be substantially formed of flexible or partially flexible materials, such as fabric. The device may include one or more straps to aid in retaining the device or adjustment of the fit or retention of the device. The device may be presented in multiple sizes or may be a configured to fit all or most common sizes of users with a single product.

Abstract: A contact lens package includes a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a solution well between the proximal end and the distal end, a contact lens support in the solution well, a top opening between the proximal end and the distal end and over the contact lens support, and a via through a wall of the base adjacent the well, the via providing a fluid exit for solution within well. A removable lid overlying the top opening may be removably affixed over the top opening such that a user may remove the lid to access the contact lens. Using this package, fluid can be drained away from the contact lens in the package before removal from the package by a user, thus providing good adhesion between a user's finger or applicator and the lens over prior packaging.

Abstract: The organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is a portable, handheld, and hand carried apparatus for organizing, carrying, and storing items such as tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things. The present invention consists of a panel covered with a grid of slots passing through the panel creating openings through which straps can be passed and adjusted to form a loop. This strap loop provides a secure attachment point on two sides of the objects being organized, stored, and carried. The panel can have few to many slots having multiple directions askew from each other that are organized grid-like or as needed for special/custom use enabling nearly infinite adjustability.

Abstract: A reusable reconfigurable and inflatable tote and packaging container having a flexible outer shell defining a compartment and an insert dimensioned and shaped to be slidably received in the compartment to make the overall container more rigid. The outer shell provides a rear pocket disposed along an exterior portion of the front and rear walls, wherein each pocket defines an enclosed area along said respective exterior portion, wherein each pocket is movable between an open condition and a closed condition fully enclosing the enclosed area, and for each enclosed area, a strap connected thereto so that the strap is movable between carrying condition projecting above the lid and a storage condition wherein the strap is entirely contained within the respective pocket. The insert may provide panel sleeves fillable with insulated panel inserts, an accordion-connected series of insulated panels, or inflatable panels facilitating the rigidity of the overall container.