Abstract: An article of footwear, system, and method includes a sole structure, an upper, and a liner. The upper is coupled to the sole structure and forming a void configured to admit a foot of a wearer. The liner is configured to be inserted in the void and extend along the sole structure and includes a structure configured to cushion the foot of the wearer, a sensor positioned in the structure configured to determine a property of the foot of the wearer, an electronic module, configured to be communicatively coupled to the sensor, positioned in the structure, and a flexible electronic tab, operatively coupled to the electronic module, configured to protrude from the structure and extend up along a side of the upper.

Abstract: Footwear sensor systems and products containing them (e.g., sockliners, footwear uppers, foot support systems, articles of footwear, etc.) may include: (i) a base component having a processor mount region; (ii) a sensor system overlaying at least a portion of the base component, the sensor system including a sensor element and a connector component located adjacent the processor mount region; and (iii) a moderator plate at least partially covering the connector component and including an opening that at least partially overlays the processor mount region. Such footwear sensing systems further may include one or more of: (a) a filler element located between the moderator plate and the sensor system (if needed); (b) a cover member overlaying the base component, sensor system, and moderator plate; (c) a charging component; (d) a processing system located in the processor mount region; and/or (e) one or more other sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides roller-skating and ice-skating shoes that are easy to put on and take off, including: a shoe body, an upper, a tongue, a locking structure, and a roller-skating assembly or an ice-skating assembly; wherein a bottom of the shoe body is connected to the roller-skating assembly or the ice-skating assembly, and the locking structure is configured to lock the upper to the shoe body; the shoe body is arranged with a connection member, the upper is connected to the shoe body through the connection member, and the upper is flippable around the connection member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter device (100), comprising an adapter unit (102) which has at least one mounting section (106) which is designed and intended to mount at least one click element (108), not belonging to the adapter device, of a clipless pedal system, likewise not belonging to the adapter device, on the adapter unit (102) in an operationally fixed manner, and a fastening unit (104) which is designed and intended to fasten the adapter unit (102) releasably to an everyday shoe (110), likewise not belonging to the adapter device.

Abstract: Providing a foot orthotic (10) to a person including presenting a map of a foot and leg divided into predetermined regions to the person, receiving a selection from the person of one or more regions from the map corresponding to one or more locations where the person is experiencing pain or discomfort: defining a plurality of foot orthotic types. each foot orthotic type adapted to address pain or discomfort in the one or more regions where the person is experiencing pain or discomfort. and dispensing an orthotic (10) from the plurality of orthotic types such that the defined orthotic (10) is adapted to address pain or discomfort in the region where the person first experienced the pain or discomfort.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper coupled with a sole structure that defines a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole structure includes an upper midsole cushioning member, a lower midsole cushioning member, an outsole coupled to a bottom surface of the lower midsole cushioning member, and a plate positioned between the upper midsole cushioning member and the lower midsole cushioning member. The plate includes a toe segment that extends through the forefoot region, the toe segment defining a first concave curved portion that extends downward from a distal end to a first inflection point disposed within the midfoot region. The plate further includes a middle segment defining a second concave curved portion that extends upward from the first inflection point and toward the heel region before transitioning to a convex curved portion at a second inflection point in the midfoot or heel region.

Abstract: A toe walking prevention device relates to an insert that is solid and includes an incline on the dorsal portion of the insert that rises from the proximal portion to the distal portion. The insert is configured to be used to prevent or treat toe walking by making it uncomfortable for a person to walk on his or her toes.

Abstract: A sole for a running shoe with a soft-elastic midsole (1) includes an underside (2) at least partially contacting the ground (B) during running and comprises a plurality of channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) extending in the transverse direction (Q). The channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are arranged in a lateral area of the midsole (1) in at least a first and a second in horizontal plane, wherein the first and second horizontal plane are vertically offset from each other, and wherein the channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are each delimited in longitudinal direction (L) by a front wall and a rear wall. The channels (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c) are vertically and/or horizontally in the longitudinal direction (L) deformable until their closure under the action of forces occurring during running acting vertically (V) and/or longitudinally.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes an upper sole. The upper sole forms a sidewall of the sole. The sole includes a pod assembly coupled to the upper sole and disposed below the upper sole. The pod assembly includes a strip of pods fluidly connected in series. The strip of pods includes at least one pod disposed in each of a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the sole. The strip of pods extends from the heel region of the sole to the forefoot region of the sole in a linear arrangement. The strip of pods is disposed along a central longitudinal axis of the sole.

Abstract: A plate for a sole structure of an article of footwear includes a platform extending from a first platform end to a second platform end, the platform being substantially planar from the first platform end to the second platform end, a first arcuate segment extending in a first direction from the first platform end to a first distal end, and a second arcuate segment extending in an opposite second direction from the second platform end to a second distal end, the second distal end being coplanar with the first distal end.

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; (1) system sealing features; and/or (m) pressure sensor mounting features.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a variable friction shoe sole includes a midsole body, one or more compressible portions comprised of a compressible material, one or more low-friction portions vertically aligned with the one or more compressible portions, and one or more intermediate layers located between the one or more low-friction portions and the one or more compressible portions. The one or more low-friction portions are prominent of the midsole body when vertical ground reaction forces (GRFs) applied to the variable friction shoe sole are low, and wherein an increase in GRFs compresses the one or more compressible portions and causes the one or more low-friction portions to retract inwards.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a shoe comprising: a bottom part; a plurality of first connecting parts; a covering part; a plurality of second connecting parts; and a flexible fastener, in which the covering part extends from a position adjacent to the upper edge of the bottom part toward an interior of the shoe to form an extension part, while the covering part can also extend upward from the position adjacent to the upper edge of the bottom part to form an upper portion, in which the extension part is at least partially located on an upper surface of the bottom part. The bonding of the shoe of the present disclosure has no need to use adhesives, while the bonding method of the shoe can accommodate both the stability of the bonding as well as the comfort of wearing.

Abstract: The present application discloses a shoe heating apparatus including a base with a heating unit, and a thermally insulative body, wherein the bottom of the base is shaped as bottom of a foot such that it fits with a shoe sole.

Abstract: An insole for loose insertion into a shoe, wherein the insole has at least the following layer structure with a first layer made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, one or more intermediate layers and a second layer made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, the layers being arranged essentially one above the other at least partially.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device for attaching to a shoe, the shoe comprising a shoe sole and a front cap. The protective device includes a protective sole element and a protective cap element. The protective sole element can be placed on the shoe sole and has a sole shape which is adapted to the shape of the shoe sole, and the protective cap element can be placed against the front cap and has a cap shape which is adapted to the shape of the front cap. The protective sole element and the protective cap element are connected together via a joint, by which the front regions of the protective sole element and of the protective cap element are rotatably connected relative to each other and by which the protective device can be moved from a folded-out position into a folded-in position.

Abstract: A fashionable footwear accessory device for use with a shoelace passed through the eyelets of an article of footwear, in such a manner that when mounted to said article of footwear, the fashionable footwear accessory device resembles an animated character, fictional or real in nature, that is mounted on top of the article of footwear. The fashionable footwear accessory device comprises a flexible patterned material piece having: two spaced-apart pre-formed holes for forming an aminated character's ears; two spaced-apart pairs of slit-apertures for forming the animated character's eyes; a pair of slit-apertures for forming the animated character's nose; and a pair of slit-apertures for forming the animated character's mouth; wherein the face of the animated character is completed when the shoelace is weaved through the holes and apertures of the flexible patterned material piece and tied together to form the animated character's ears, eyes, nose and mouth.

Abstract: A seat belt tongue having a main body, a covering which at least partially covers the outside of the main body, and at least one electronic component which is arranged between the main body and the covering, wherein the electronic component is arranged on a carrier part, and the carrier part is pre-fixed to the main body by means of a form-fitting design.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a quick-disassembly device, comprising a connector, a carrier and a limiting assembly. The carrier is provided with an accommodating cavity and a limiting cavity; the connector is movably arranged with the carrier relatively, in an entering state, the connector is at least partially accommodated in the accommodating cavity, and in a locking state, the connector is at least partially accommodated in the limiting cavity and relatively fixed with the carrier; the limiting assembly comprises a first connecting block and a second connecting block, and in the locking state, the connector is abutted against an inner wall of the limiting cavity under a magnetic force between the first connecting block and the second connecting block, and is fixed in the limiting cavity.

Abstract: A dyed textile hook-and-loop fastener obtained through supercritical CO2 dyeing of a textile hook-and-loop fastener, is dyed in a deep color, and exhibits a high rupture elongation due to having less thermal history in a dyeing step.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a zipper including two rows of zipper teeth, in which at least some of the zipper teeth include a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) foam material having a Poisson's ratio of between 0 and ?1, and a slider movably attached to one of the rows of the zipper teeth and configured to connect the two rows of zipper teeth when the slider is moved in a first direction and to disconnect the two rows of zipper teeth when the slider is moved in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A luggage case includes a shell and a continuous closure structure, the continuous closure structure including a protective cover and separately or additionally an expansion zipper. The continuous closure assembly of the continuous closure structure includes a first strip portion and a second strip portion connected along a common outer edge. The second strip portion overlays a portion of the first strip portion. A protective material may overlay all or part of the second strip portion, and/or may be applied to all or part of the first strip portion.

Abstract: A slider capable of minimizing scratching on zipper, which includes a top side plate, a bottom side plate opposing the top side plate, and a link part connecting the top side plate and the bottom side plate, the bottom side plate having two side walls extending from two side edges thereof, the top side plate having a top inner surface and a top outer surface, the bottom side plate having a bottom inner surface and a bottom outer surface, and an internal passage being formed by the top inner surface, the bottom inner surface, the side walls and the link part; and the slider being characterized in that a pair of parallel longitudinal grooves are formed in the top inner surface and/or the bottom inner surface during a molding process to accommodate at least a part of a set of border lines of a combination mold.

Abstract: Locking pull-tabs for a zipper include a first pull-tab that may be connected to a first slider and a second pull-tab that may be connected to a second slider of the zipper. The first pull-tab and second pull-tab include a first locking coupler and a second locking coupler, respectively. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may enable the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to engage each other in a manner that secures a zipper in a closed arrangement and, thus, provides some security to contents of an item that are enclosed in the item with the zipper. The first locking coupler and second locking coupler may engage each other in a manner that requires intentional and conspicuous manipulation of the first pull-tab and second pull-tab to uncouple them. Methods for locking a zipper are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for manufacturing a fastener-attached product by sewing together a stringer member and a fastener-attached member. The manufacturing method includes preparing the stringer member including fastener elements in a coil shape, a support member, and a connecting part that connects an element row and a support body; performing a stringer attaching step in which the stringer member and the fastener-attached member are sewn together while the connecting part of the stringer member overlaps the fastener-attached member; and forming an attachment sewing part and sewing together a portion of the connecting part of the stringer member and the fastener-attached member with the attachment sewing part in the stringer attaching step. Thus, the fastener-attached product with flexibility improved compared to that in the related art can be provided.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a strap for a wearable device having a terminal device. A fixed buckle is provided to one end of the body of the strap to receive the strap body through the fixed buckle in a looped configuration of the strap. A slide buckle is provided movably to the strap body and has an open keeper hook for removably receiving an excess portion of the strap body through the keeper hook. The strap has a first keeper counterpart provided on the strap body, and a second keeper counterpart provided to a second end of the strap body for attachment to the first keeper counterpart.

Abstract: A multiway necklace includes a main chain including a decorative chain and two connecting chains that are in equal length and an independent extension chain. Each of two ends of the decorative chain is provided with a closed jump ring. One end of the connecting chain is fixedly connected to the closed jump ring, and another end is provided with a first connecting member including a first spring clasp and a connecting chain closed jump ring. Two ends of the main chain are buckled to form a closed chain ring. The independent extension chain is provided with a second connecting member. When a front end and a rear end of the connecting chain are respectively connected to the two ends of the decorative chain, two ends of the independent extension chain are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the decoration chain through the second connecting member.

Abstract: An umbrella (10) comprising a handle (16) and a stand (18). The stand (18) is connected to and telescopically stowable in the handle (16). A tethering element (26) is provided for a user to step upon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear umbrella, comprising a central rod, a top cover, an umbrella hub and umbrella ribs connected to the top cover and umbrella hub, further comprising: a deployment rope fixed to the umbrella hub so as to pull the umbrella hub towards the top cover to deploy the umbrella; a folding rope fixed to the umbrella hub so as to pull the umbrella hub downwards to the lower part of the central rod to fold the umbrella; a releaser disposed at a side of the lower part of the central rod and fixing end parts of the deployment rope and folding rope to allow for mutual release and retraction the deployment rope and folding rope upon rotation; and a tension component to keep the deployment rope and folding rope in tension during the release and retraction.

Abstract: Described herein are leather wallets including one or more multi-layer plates. The multi-layer plate(s) can be in the form of a sandwich construction. In some embodiments, the multi-layer plate can comprise a substrate layer, a polymeric layer, and/or a material layer. In some embodiments, the material layer comprises a soft material like leather, synthetic leather, or the like. The disclosure herein improves on the prior art, in which wallet products using multi-layer plates involved the use of only hard (e.g., non-leather) materials.

Abstract: Proposed is a cover device including a first body including a hole in which a camera module of a target electronic device is positioned and including a magnetic material, and a second body including a first plate, a second plate, a third plate and provided in a size corresponding to the first body, wherein the second plate is rotatably connected to the first plate and the third plate is rotatably connected to the second plate, and an auxiliary plate rotatably connected to the second body.

Abstract: A composite case for an electronic device is provided. The composite case includes: a resilient portion dimensioned to cover two end portions of the electronic device and less than half of a back portion of the electronic device; and a rigid portion dimensioned to fit with the resilient portion, the rigid portion dimensioned to provide a cover for at least part of the back portion of the electronic device. A method of protecting an electronic device is provided. The method includes: attaching a rigid material to a resilient material; dimensioning both the rigid material and the resilient material to contain an electronic device; configuring the rigid material, but not the resilient material, to cover most or all of a back portion of the electronic device; and providing an opening to allow a screen portion of the electronic device to be accessed through the opening in the rigid and resilient material.

Abstract: A storage bag device includes a base, the base is provided with at least one card tray and a controlling card ejection assembly, a rotating circlip member includes a circlip member, the circlip member is provided with a protruding piece and a torsional spring, the torsional spring is provided with a cylinder, a bottom of the cylinder is connected to the base, an end of the card tray is disposed in the circlip member, a switch member includes a slot, the slot is provided with a supporting seat including a first supporting part and a second supporting part, a spring is disposed on the first supporting part, the spring is provided with a button transmission rod therein, a switch resilient sheet is disposed on the second supporting part and includes an extending part, which extends to an outside of the slot and corresponds to the position of the protruding piece.

Abstract: A protective case for a terminal unit comprises a lower supporting mechanism, an upper supporting mechanism, a flexible connecting mechanism and a protection case rotating shaft; the lower supporting mechanism is provided with a keyboard mechanism, in which a wireless charging mechanism is arranged; the protective case rotating shaft is laterally arranged on the flexible connecting mechanism, so as to movably cover the upper supporting mechanism on the keyboard mechanism, so that an opening angle of 0-70 degrees is formed between the upper supporting mechanism and the lower supporting mechanism. The present application has various functions and a wide range of use, it can realize the function of a mobile bracket, and can be used as a mobile wireless keyboard or wireless keyboard and mouse, so as to be used in conjunction with a mobile terminal, which makes the operation of the mobile terminal more convenient.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a heating assembly that is configured to deliver heat to hair. The hair styling apparatus is configured to energize a heating element of the heating assembly to deliver heat to the hair during a first styling operation. In one embodiment, the hair styling apparatus is configured to determine an estimated hair temperature, compare the estimated hair temperature to a desired hair temperature profile, and energize the heating assembly during a second styling operation based on the comparison. In another embodiment, the hair styling apparatus determines a curl profile of the hair based on a temperature of the heating assembly or the hair. The hair styling apparatus is configured to compare the curl profile to a desired curl profile, and energize the heating assembly during a second styling operation based on the comparison.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair treatment brush (10), in particular for straightening, comprising: a plurality of teeth (23, 23a. 23b), at least one steam outlet (30) for emitting steam onto the hair, the brush (10) being configured to emit the steam through the steam outlet (30) at a speed of between 0.007 m/s and 15 m/s, preferably between 0.01 m/s and 3 m/s, and more preferably between 0.1 m/s and 1 m/s.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair treatment device (10), comprising at least one steam outlet (30) for emitting steam onto the hair, a system (40) for supplying steam to said at least one steam outlet (30), at least one detector (50) for detecting contact or proximity of the device with or to the hair, a steam control unit (59) configured to authorize the supply of steam, and/or to automatically supply steam to the steam outlet (30), by the steam supply system (40) when at least one predefined condition is met, this condition being a hair contact or proximity condition verified from information generated by the contact or proximity detector (50).

Abstract: A hair curler is provided and can include a cap having a central opening and a shield arranged around the central opening. The hair curler can also include a base having an annular collar with a central opening therein and a flange extending radially from the annular collar. The flange can be configured to mate with the shield such that the base and the cap enclose the entrapment area and such that the central opening in the cap can be aligned with the central opening in the base. Related styling assemblies and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A hair clip comprises first and second clip pieces, an elastic element, a plurality of first connecting plates pivotably connected to the first and second clip pieces, and a plurality of second connecting plates pivotably connected to the plurality of first connecting plates respectively. The first clip piece includes a first extension positioning groove and a first contraction positioning groove. The second clip piece includes a second extension positioning groove and a second contraction positioning groove. Each of the plurality of second connecting plates includes a third extension positioning groove and a third contraction positioning groove. Each of the plurality of first connecting plates includes a lower positioning member coupled with the first and second extension positioning grooves or the first and second contraction positioning grooves and an upper positioning member coupled with the third extension positioning groove or the third contraction positioning groove.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter is directed to blow dryer attachments that take advantage of the Coanda effect to improve performance in drying and straightening hair. Embodiments of the attachment are configured to couple with the end of a blow dryer so that air from the blow dryer passes through the attachment and passes over a curved surface having a heating element. The heating element is passively heated by hot air from the blow dryer, and the heating element is configured as a curved plate to create the Coanda effect.

Abstract: A handheld hair dryer is provided, a handle part is provided with an air inlet, a blowing part is provided with a heating component, a windshield component, and a fan component. The windshield component includes a circular press cover, a circular protrusion configured to change a flow direction of air introduced by the fan component is provided around a center of the circular press cover. The heating component processes the air guided by the windshield component and discharges it into an air outlet. A non-negative pressure chamber is formed between the circular protrusion and a brushless motor to accelerate an air introduction rate. The circular press cover changes the flow direction of air introduced by the brushless motor, thereby dissipating heat generated by an operation of the brushless motor. The circular press cover is connected to a hollow installation column.

Abstract: In one aspect, a back and body moisturizing device comprising: an elastic woven middle portion that functions as an application band for a low-viscosity topical preparation applied to the elastic woven middle portion, where the elastic woven middle portion is configured to hold the low-viscosity topical preparation in manner that loosely retains the low-viscosity topical preparation until a mechanical pressure is applied to the elastic woven middle portion; and elastic pull strings at each end elastic woven middle portion.

Abstract: A dual-function dispenser for separately dispensing deodorant and perfume or cologne from replaceable cartridges within a modular housing is provided. The dispenser comprises a deodorant part with a dispensing stick mounted on a slider mechanism and a perfume or cologne part with a diffuser spray mechanism. The two parts of the housing are detachably connected, allowing for easy replacement of cartridges and enabling users to carry the parts separately if desired. The invention offers a compact, versatile, and portable personal care solution for users who wish to apply both deodorant and fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stick-type container having an external partition wall moving vertically while the position of contents is fixed, and enabling easy refill of the contents.

Abstract: A compound facial mask includes a flexible body, a discharge pattern, and a microneedle portion. The discharge pattern is positioned on the surface of the flexible body. The discharge pattern includes two metals, and the two metals have different redox potentials. The microneedle portion is positioned on the surface of the flexible body, prepared from a material different from the discharge pattern and provided with a plurality of conductive microneedles. By adopting the compound facial mask, absorption by the skin of a user can be promoted, and the absorption rate of ingredients in a liquid used in cooperation with the compound facial mask is increased.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hammock bracket, comprising two symmetrical brackets, which are connected by a connecting horizontal pipe, and a hammock is installed between the symmetrical two brackets. The two brackets on both sides serve as the supports on both sides of the hammock; Both supports include connectors, with side pipes on each side of the connector. The opposite sides of the connectors are used to connect the horizontal pipes, and the top position of the connectors is used to connect the vertical pipes of the support; A connection piece with height adjustment capability is installed on the support riser, and both sides of the hammock are connected to the connection piece. The hammock bracket of the present invention can be easily disassembled, carried and transported, and is flexible in use. By setting it at a reasonable angle, its overall support strength is higher and its use is more stable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bag for transportation of personal items. The bag includes a main body and a panel. The bag is adjustable between a shoulder carrying configuration, in particular a backpack configuration, and a pannier configuration. The bag includes a panel attachment device that is configured to provide reversible mounting of the panel to an attachment side of the main body. The bag is adjusted into the shoulder carrying configuration when the panel is mounted to the attachment side of the main body with its first side facing away from the main body and is vice versa adjusted into the pannier configuration when the panel is mounted to the attachment side of the main body with its second side opposite the first side facing away from the main body.

Abstract: An earbud holder has a body for sticking to a cell phone or the like and a quiver assembly forming quiver bores for holding earbud extensions. The body may fold along a living hinge so that the top of the body can be affixed to the top edge of the phone and the bottom of the body can stick to the back of the phone. The living hinge might be a score formed along the front or back of the body or might just be a bendable area on the body. An earbud holder with a quiver assembly forming quiver bores for holding earbud extensions integrated as one object with a phone case. The quiver bores are sized to hold earbuds by inserting the earbud extensions into the quiver bores.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an attachable panel attachable to a modular attachment grid in either a first or second configuration to hold equipment in different orientations and configurations.

Abstract: A sleeve-pole engagement system for releasably securing a pole to a user having an arm including a bicep, an elbow, a forearm, and a wrist. The system may comprise an elongated sleeve, at least one engagement member, and at least one cuff. The elongated sleeve may include a sleeve body having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongated sleeve. A proximal engagement member may be configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. A distal engagement member configured to be positioned about the elongated sleeve and the pole. The elongated sleeve may include cuffs at its proximal and distal ends.