Abstract: Provided are an artificial eyelash extension system and its manufacturing method. The artificial eyelash extension system includes a plurality of eyelash extensions, each of which includes a plurality of eyelash filaments and a support surface. Each eyelash filaments has a base and a tip. The support surface is configured to receive adhesive for applying the eyelash extension to a user's natural eyelashes or eyelid. The support surface extends in a first direction across the bases of the plurality of eyelash filaments and includes a plurality of protrusions that extend in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A method for producing a supporting glove includes the steps of applying a specific amount of a first polymer mixed liquid to a knitted glove; drying the first polymer mixed liquid applied to the knitted glove; applying a coagulant solution to the knitted glove after drying; applying a specific amount of a second polymer mixed liquid to the knitted glove after applying the coagulant solution; and drying the second polymer mixed liquid applied to the knitted glove. A first polymer film is formed to cover a yarn knitted into the knitted glove over the entire thickness direction of at least the part of the knitted glove. A second polymer film is formed to continuously cover the first polymer film to form at least a part of an outer surface and not reaching an inner surface of the knitted glove.

Abstract: There is provided lighted headgear having various configurations, components thereof, and other accessories combined therewith. Also provided are accessories including light modules for use with headgear, clothing, or the like.

Abstract: A helmet comprising and outer liner and an inner liner slidably coupled to an interior surface of the outer liner is disclosed. The outer liner comprises an interior surface and the inner liner comprises an exterior surface. The inner liner is composed of an elastically deformable material. A majority of the interior surface of the outer liner and a majority of the exterior surface of the inner liner are both substantially parallel to a pseudo-spherical surface having a coronal cross section that is circular with a first radius and a sagittal cross section that is circular with a second radius different from the first radius. The inner liner is elastically deformable along the interior surface of the outer liner in response to rotation of the outer liner relative to the inner liner caused by an impact to the helmet.

Abstract: A helmet liner includes: (a) an open lattice body portion comprised of a polymer, the body portion having opposite face portions and a circumferential side portion; (b) a helmet contact surface portion formed on one of the face portions; and (c) a skin contact portion formed on the other of the face portions, the skin contact portion configured with the lattice body portion so air can circulate through both the body portion and the skin contact portion.

Abstract: A footwear article includes a collar elevator that returns an ankle collar from a lowered state that is conducive to donning up to a raised state that secures the wearer's foot during wear. The collar elevator includes a lever arm. The lever arm may be deformable and biased towards the raised state. The lever arm may be articulated with a biasing force urging the lever arm to the raised state. The lever arm may have a variety of cross sections as well. The lever arm extends from a base, which may a sole portion of the footwear article. The lever arm and the base may be monolithic, permanently joined, removably joined, or otherwise connected.

Abstract: Provided is a cushion partially or entirely composed of a foam, wherein the foam is composed of: a hydrocarbon-based oil including ethylene and ?-olefin as constituent units; and a polymer composition including one or a plurality of polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoe (1) with a sole providing a dynamic foot arch support, the shoe comprising a rubber outsole (9) and an upper (10), the shoe further comprises a midsole (2), the midsole comprising a harder elastic material (4), a softer elastic material (5), wherein the harder elastic material has elastic hardness in a range 1.3 to 3 times higher than the softer elastic material.

Abstract: A footwear construction unit for receiving a decorative component is provided along with an embellished shoe that incorporates the construction unit. The construction unit comprises an upper unit body and a weight-bearing wall extending downwardly from the upper unit body, which together at least partially define an interior upraised area that, in some aspects of the invention, accommodates at least a portion of the decorative component to elevate the decorative component above the walking surface and to protect it from dirt and abrasion. In other aspects of the invention, the decorative component may extend across the arch, down the inner heel, through a décor-receiving channel inset in the weight-bearing wall, and/or onto other surfaces herein disclosed.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole and a fluid-filled chamber. The midsole includes a plurality of projections. At least one of the plurality of projections forms a first portion of a peripheral side wall of the sole structure. The fluid-filled chamber includes a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes. A first lobe of the plurality of lobes is disposed between at least two of the plurality of projections such that the first lobe forms a second portion of the peripheral side wall of the sole structure.

Abstract: Articles of footwear can include an adaptive-height sole structure that includes a variable height bladder system. The sole structure can include one or more bladder systems positioned between a midsole and a banking plate. The banking plate can change its relative orientation to the midsole based on an inflation level of the bladder systems.

Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole and a charger. The sensorized insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface. A sensor is embedded in the insole bulk for measuring a parameter of a user's foot, a battery is embedded in the insole bulk for providing energy to the sensor, and a receiver pod is embedded in the insole bulk and is spaced from the foot-facing upper surface for wirelessly receiving energy and providing energy to the battery. The charger provides energy to the receiver pod, and includes a cable for connecting to an energy source, and a transmitter pod electrically connected to the cable for receiving energy from the cable and wirelessly transmitting energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a three-dimensional engineered textile having an inner section, an outer section, and an intermediate section disposed between the inner section and the outer section. The intermediate section is attached to the inner section on one side and the outer section on an opposite side. The intermediate section extends through at least a forefoot region of the upper. In the forefoot region, the intermediate section includes a plurality of curving portions arranged adjacent to each other such that each curving portion of the plurality of curving portions is spaced apart from neighboring curving portions by one or more gaps. Air is configured to flow from an interior of the upper to an exterior of the upper through the one or more gaps between neighboring curving portions of the plurality of curving portions in the forefoot region of the upper.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a three-dimensional engineered textile having an inner section, an outer section, and an intermediate section disposed between the inner section and the outer section. The intermediate section is attached to the inner section on one side and the outer section on an opposite side. The intermediate section extends through at least a forefoot region of the upper. In the forefoot region, the intermediate section includes a plurality of curving portions arranged adjacent to each other such that each curving portion of the plurality of curving portions is spaced apart from neighboring curving portions by one or more gaps. Air is configured to flow from an interior of the upper to an exterior of the upper through the one or more gaps between neighboring curving portions of the plurality of curving portions in the forefoot region of the upper.

Abstract: An energy return device for footwear has a flattenable conical disk with a ring spring arranged around the base of the conical disk. A rigid upper heel-receiving plate is connected to the apex of the flattenable conical disk. The heel-receiving plate may be rigidly or semi-rigidly attached to the apex of the conical disk to stabilize an angle of the heel-receiving plate. There may be a conical damping disk between a lower surface of the heel-receiving plate and an upper surface of the conical disk. There may be protrusions on the bottom of the heel-receiving plate which interact with pockets in the upper surface of the conical disk, for example distorting the conical damping disk. There may be viscoelastic inserts in the pockets, for example providing damping in place of or in addition to the damping disk.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure, an upper attached to the sole structure, and a lacing system. The lacing system includes a housing disposed on a tongue of the upper, a lateral side flap and a medial side flap that extend from the sole structure along lateral and medial sides of the upper, respectively, toward the tongue, a plurality of lateral lace retainers disposed along an upper end of the lateral side flap, a plurality of medial lace retainers disposed along an upper end of the medial side flap, and a lace that extends from the housing through the pluralities of lateral and medial lace retainers in a crisscrossing manner across the tongue.

Abstract: A lace-receiving assembly includes a substrate, a first sheet, and a lace guide. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first sheet includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The third surface is bonded to the first surface to define a channel extending between the substrate and the first sheet. The lace guide is disposed within the channel.

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: A zipper locking hasp is described which adapts to most conventional zippers without modification to the zipper or to the movable slider parts of a zipper. The hasp is comprised of a plate component with prongs pivotally joined to a channel component. The plate component is fabricated having narrow prongs designed to fit through the conventional aperture present on most zipper sliders. In normal operation, when a zipper is closed, a pair of sliders is brought together along the zipper chain. When the hasp is open, the prongs formed by the plate are inserted through apertures in adjacent sliders which inhibits movement of each slider relative to one another. When the hasp is closed, holes provided in the plate and channel assembly are aligned. A shackle of a padlock can be inserted through the aligned holes keeping the plate and channel components mated locking the zipper.

Abstract: The front stop is oriented, when the slider is prevented from moving forward by the stop portion of the front stop, to allow a contact portion in the front region of its second side surface to touch an inner wall surface of the flange of the slider and to allow at least a part of the rear region of its first side surface to touch a wall surface of the interconnection pillar.

Abstract: Mechanism (1) for moving an object (11), which is suitable for being integrated into a wearable jewellery or costume jewellery item (3), comprising:—a manual drive source (5) which is capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and which is arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user;—a support system (13) which carries an object (11) which is intended to be moved in rotation about a first rotation axis (A1) under the effect of the manual drive source (5) by means of the transmission (9), characterised in that the support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) which is mounted so as to pivot on a frame element about the first rotation axis (A1), and an internal frame (13f) which is mounted so as to pivot in the first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis (A1); and in that the object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) which is rigidly joined in rotation with a drivin

Abstract: A watch system may include a watchband including a flexible member configured to be mounted onto a wrist of a user, and a puck including watch functionality. The watchband may have an end that has a concave curved shape. The puck may have a connection interface that has a convex curved shape. The connection interface may be to be removably coupled to the end of the watchband. The watchband and the puck may have corresponding locking features that are configured to rotationally and translationally fix the puck to the watchband. The corresponding locking features may be configured to be engaged when the watchband is translated relative to the puck and rotated relative to the puck by a predetermined rotation angle.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes at least one chain having two ends, at least one of the two ends including a hollow clip fixed by a fixing device, the clip consisting of two half-shells, each half-shell including an extended edge delimiting a hollow internal space of the half-shell, the edges including notches into which the chain can be inserted, the half-shells being hinged together by an articulation between a closed position in which the two edges are brought together to close the clip and an open position in which the two edges are separated over at least part of their extents in order to allow a portion of the chain to be inserted between the two edges and through the internal space and so that the portion of the chain is retained in the clip by being blocked as to extraction and translation once the clip is closed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an illuminated walking cane having a cane pole component, a ground-engaging tip at a first end and a handle at an opposing second end, a light mounted on the cane pole component. The handle has a supporting seat with a recessed cavity, a battery assembly with a conductive terminal accommodated in the recessed cavity and an upper cover covering the battery assembly so that the upper shell and the battery assembly form an integral piece which may be grasped by hand and may be detached from the supporting seat. The battery assembly has a bottom shell, a battery unit and a charging port provided on the bottom of the battery assembly. The edge of the bottom shell is supported and connected by the edge of the supporting seat to form a space for receiving the charging port.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a turntable structure and an electronic product protective case using the same. The turntable structure includes a base plate and a handheld ring arranged on an outer side of the base plate; one end of the handheld ring is hinged to the base plate; a first groove convenient for opening the handheld ring is arranged at the other end of the handheld ring; several clamping portions are arranged along an edge of the base plate at intervals; the clamping portions include recesses arranged along the edge of the base plate and buckling rods arranged in the recesses; one end of each buckling rod is fixedly connected to a side wall of each recess, and a protrusion is arranged at the other end of the buckling rod. The present disclosure belongs to the field of protective cases.

Abstract: A holder and item storage apparatus for portable electronic equipment capable of holding and charging portable electronic equipment, such as a smartwatch, and storing accessories is disclosed. A holder and item storage apparatus for portable electronic equipment includes a first frame part, a second frame part provided at a distance in a lower portion of the first frame part at a space, a holding part provided on the first frame part to hold the portable electronic equipment, a rotating part vertically connected to the first frame part and the second frame part, and a storage box disposed between the first frame part and the second frame part, wherein the storage box is connected to the rotating part to rotate in a horizontal direction and includes an internal space capable of storing items.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a luggage article including a rear panel; a grip handle including a pair of spaced-apart tubes mounted on the rear panel; a recess defined between the tubes; and a removable pocket removably mountable in the recess between the tubes, wherein the removable pocket and the recess include corresponding inter-engaging engagement features to at least partially retain the pocket within the recess.

Abstract: A formula delivery appliance generally includes a formula delivery head having features to mix, direct, and distribute formulation through nozzles to a desired location, such as the hair or scalp of a user. In this regard, the formula delivery head may include a plurality of nozzles configured to discharge the formulation at a desired flow rate. In some instances, the flow rate across the plurality of nozzles is controlled such that each nozzle has a flow rate within a specified percentage of the average flow rate across the plurality of nozzles.

Abstract: An applicator system for containing and dispensing a cosmetic product may include a body including a first end, a second end, and defining an interior cavity, a container at least partially disposed within the cavity of the body and defining a cavity containing a cosmetic substance, a sifter positioned adjacent to the container to retain the cosmetic substance within the cavity, a handle having first and second ends and defining an interior cavity, an inner handle positioned at the first end of the handle, and an applicator. The first end of the handle operably couples with the first end of the body. The inner handle includes an applicator coupling mechanism to which the applicator operably couples. Upon operably coupling the first ends of the body and the handle, the applicator is positioned adjacent to the sifter, thereby collecting a quantity of cosmetic substance.

Abstract: A wiping device, for a device for packaging and applying a fluid or pasty product, which includes first and second independent parts, the first part having a hardness greater than or equal to a hardness of the second part, the first part having a male portion formed by a first skirt, the second part having a deformable wiping lip and a female portion formed by a second skirt and arranged so as to receive, by snap-fitting, the first skirt of the first part. The wiping device has locking means for locking the snap-fitting of the first skirt in the second skirt.

Abstract: A cosmetic-product applicator including a gripping element adapted to be gripped by a user, an application tip having a shape the external envelope of which is of revolution, a cylindrical rigid core extending in a longitudinal direction, said core being rigidly secured to the gripping element or formed in a single piece with the gripping element, and a hollow stick mounted so as to be able to rotate freely but translationally fixed on the core, the hollow stick extending longitudinally from the gripping element to the application tip. The application tip is rigidly connected to the hollow stick or formed in a single piece with the hollow stick, and the core extends in the hollow stick over the whole length of the hollow stick measured in the longitudinal direction, with the optional exception of a connection zone between the hollow stick and the application tip.

Abstract: A hair holder (1) of the present invention has a tubular body (2) which has: a first opening (21) located at one end; and a second opening (22) located at the other end, and which is configured to allow a lock of hair (H) to be inserted from the first opening (21) toward the second opening (22) and to be capable of being rolled up. The tubular body (2) has a longitudinal direction and a width direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The tubular body (2) has two sheets that form outer surfaces. At least one of the two sheets is formed of a color-changeable sheet that satisfies conditions (1) and (2) below: (1) an L* value in an L*a*b* color coordinate space is 90 or less; and (2) a color difference ?E*ab value in the L*a*b* color coordinate space between before and after impregnation with a standard hair treatment agent is 1.0 or greater.

Abstract: A pouch or pocket may act as a container and may be used to securely hold objects (e.g., cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) during athletic activity (e.g., running). The pouch may be a standalone item or integrally formed as part of other items. The pouch may hold the object to be stored in place within the pouch or pocket. The pouch may provide some cushioning or impact force attenuation to protect the object being held within the pouch or pocket. Additionally, the pouch may be attached to a garment, such as running clothes. The pouch includes an outer envelope sealable by a closure and a one-way valve with foam layers located inside the pouch. After the object is placed in the pouch, the closure is closed, and the air within the pouch is expelled via the one-way valve by compressing the foam layers from the outside.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device, system and method of attaching an electronic device to a belt, and to a belt having an attached electronic device, that will sit away from the user's body when in use and will be held close to the user's body when not in use. The various embodiments of the present invention also enable the easy transition of the electronic device from the in-use position to the stored position and vice versa. One embodiment of the present invention utilizes two belt clips and a gooseneck electronic device holder to achieve these goals.

Abstract: An oral care product dispensing system includes a container and a plurality of individually packaged items arranged in an organized fashion according to a predetermined treatment plan. At least one of the individually packaged items, or the packages in which it is contained, may be identified with a predetermined time for use. The plurality of individually packaged items may be arranged sequentially according to the predetermined time for use, such as meals, times of day, days, or intervals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a clothes dryer having a structure capable of cleaning a heat exchanger. The clothes dryer includes a main body, a drum rotatably provided in the main body, a heat exchanger provided to supply hot and dry air to an inside of the drum, and a cleaning device detachably installed in the main body to clean the heat exchanger, wherein the cleaning device includes a brush provided to come into contact with at least one surface of the heat exchanger, and a brush handle provided to move the brush.

Abstract: A desk comprising a utility system whereas extended channels are routed or carved into top, bottom and side surface areas of said desk to allow metal or plastic devices to snap or slide into said channels to hold and store various gadgets, smart phone, tablets, panels, backpacks, thus transforming a normal desk into a multi-purpose workstation that will greatly enhance the user experience.

Abstract: Storage structures suitable for being mounted on a trailer or truck, and for holding heavy, large format goods, are disclosed. The storage structures have at least a two-tier construction, in which metal rails or the like are assembled into three panels that are spaced apart to define two adjacent storage compartments or cages, one sized to hold mats, sheets, or the like, and the other tailored to support the first compartment and provide additional storage. The storage compartments may have equal lengths but different widths. The storage structures may include at least one pair of parallel fork tubes, or two orthogonally oriented pairs of fork tubes, to allow the storage structure to be picked up by a forklift truck on one, two, or more sides of the storage structure. The structures may also include lifting lugs, and one or more pull-out units.

Abstract: An expandable shelf assembly includes a first half, a second half, and an internal mechanism. The first half includes a surface, a top end, and a bottom end. The second half includes a surface and an angled portion extending away from the surface of the second half. The internal mechanism includes a reinforcement bar connecting the top end and the bottom end of the first half, and a stop disposed on the reinforcement bar. The second half is slidably received within the first half such that the second half is partially encapsulated by the first half and the internal mechanism. When the first half and the second half are slid apart a predetermined distance, the stop of the internal mechanism is configured to engage with the angled portion of the second half to prevent the second half and first half from sliding apart beyond the predetermined distance.

Abstract: There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub.

Abstract: Provided are a shelf assembly and a storage cabinet, which relate to the technical field of storage apparatuses. The shelf assembly includes: a plurality of shelves, mounting rods, the outer peripheral walls of which are provided with external threads in the axial direction, moving members corresponding to the shelves, and driving members corresponding to the moving members. The moving members are connected to the corresponding shelves; internal thread holes in threaded fit with the mounting rods are formed on the moving members; and the driving members are connected to the corresponding moving members and are used for driving the moving members to rotate. The storage cabinet includes a cabinet body and the shelf assembly arranged in the cabinet body.

Abstract: A bookcase is disclosed having a base, a top panel, and four sides extending vertically from the base to the top panel and defining four vertically extending corners. The bookcase also includes a plurality of corner cabinets extending along the corners and defining a plurality of compartments therebetween. Each corner cabinet includes at least one first shelf for storing books. The bookcase further includes a plurality of cabinets arranged inside the plurality of compartments. Each cabinet includes a plurality of second shelves. Each second shelf is adapted to be removed or moved to a stored position to provide leg space for a user sitting on a chair and using the top panel as a work surface.

Abstract: A telescopic extension with a stationary inner rail and an outer rail mounted so as to be movable relative to the stationary inner rail between an insertion end position and an extension end position in an insertion direction and an extension direction opposite thereto. The telescopic rail is provided and designed for detachable mounting on a side rack which includes a front vertical grid bar and a rear vertical grid bar spaced apart therefrom and substantially parallel thereto, and at least one support bracket which has a horizontal section and, at opposite ends of the horizontal section, front and rear end sections which are each angled substantially perpendicularly with respect to the horizontal section, the front end section being connected to the front vertical grid bar and the rear end section being connected to the rear vertical grid bar.

Abstract: Technology capable of replacing an external panel of a refrigerator is disclosed. A refrigerator door comprises a frame assembly disposed side by side on both sides to form an edge of the refrigerator door and having a hollow portion formed in a longitudinal direction, a front panel coupled to one side of the frame assembly to form a front surface of the refrigerator door, a rear panel coupled to the other side of the frame assembly to form a rear surface of the refrigerator door, and a reinforcing panel disposed between the front panel and the rear panel. The frame assembly or the reinforcing panel has coupling grooves formed to be concave rearward on one side facing the front panel, and the coupling grooves are formed on both sides and spaced apart in a vertical direction, and coupling protrusions, at least a portion of which is accommodated in and fixed to the coupling grooves, are formed on a rear surface of the front panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for secured concealment of a firearm allowing rapid deployment of same. A firearm is conveniently stored in a secure location while being concealed from view. The firearm may be quickly retrieved by releasing or triggering a mechanism which rapidly deploys the firearm to a position in which the grip is projected outward from the concealed location for an ambidextrous draw.

Abstract: A display system for coupling to visual communication products has a frame and a display surface, wherein the display system presents a coupling device for coupling to the frame, associated with an accessory that can be manually coupled and decoupled, defining a support. For this purpose, the coupling device presents a flattened body, of a length according to the thickness of the frame, having an end front flange which determines an elbow, and which defines an insertion groove in the profile of the frame, having at its opposite end an elastically deformable rear clipping flange. In this way, the coupling device presents on its front side edge an opening defined by a semi-sphere acting as a positioning pin where the accessory is coupled.

Abstract: An article includes at least first and second members. A decorative object is within the second member. Interlocking features are adapted to removably interlock the first and second members together. The interlocking features include a channel and a rail that are complementarily shaped so that the rail is receivable within the channel to removably interlock the rail with the channel. At least the second member is formed of a translucent or transparent material so that the decorative object within the second member is visible through the member.

Abstract: A modular furniture assembly has a modular universal base, an armrest module, and a modular recliner. The armrest is modularly coupled to one side of the modular universal base and includes an armrest member, a stepped member, a base horizontal member, and a base vertical plate. The modular recliner is coupled to another side of the modular universal base, and includes a recliner base and a backrest module. The recliner base has a plurality of frames that are interconnected and mechanically attached to each other. The recliner base includes a recessed surface that forms a transverse gap within the recliner base, and a top support having a flat top surface aligned with top edges of the plurality of frames. The backrest module has two backrest sections with end plates configured to move, respectively, along the recessed surface.

Abstract: An articulable sleep system has a first head section, a second head section, and a joined leg section that are each separably articulable. A head motor system includes first and second head motors operably connected to the first and second head sections. A leg motor system includes first and second leg motors operably connected to the joined leg section. A first user controlling device is hard wired to each of the first head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor. A second user controlling device hard wired to each of the second head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor.

Abstract: A connection structure includes a first apparatus and a second apparatus. The first apparatus includes a first contact portion and a surrounding wall surface. The second apparatus includes a second contact portion and a hollow projection. The first apparatus and the second apparatus are connected as being rotatable relatively to each other around a magnetic force direction and attachable to and detachable from each other, as a result of attraction by magnetic force. The projection is located with a clearance being interposed between the wall surface and the first contact portion, where the projection can be tilted in accordance with pulling including a direction component perpendicular to the magnetic force direction. In the first apparatus, a clearance between a top portion and the projection in a first direction is larger than a clearance between the top portion and the projection in a second direction different from the first direction.