Abstract: An aerosol supply device includes: an accommodating part (cartridge) configured to accommodate a liquid; an atomization unit having a storing part to store the liquid, the atomization unit being configured to generate an aerosol by atomizing the liquid; and a temperature control part configured to control the temperature of the liquid at a given location between the accommodating part (cartridge) and the storing part.

Abstract: A smoking substitute device having: a control unit; a battery configured to supply power to the smoking substitute device; a movement sensing component configured to sense movement of the smoking substitute device; and a battery level indicator configured to, when activated, provide an indication of charge remaining in the battery. The control unit is configured to activate the battery level indicator when a predetermined movement of the smoking substitute device is detected using the movement sensing component.

Abstract: A care underwear includes a first body and a second body connected to the first body. The care underwear has a front surface and a back surface. During use, the front surface is exposed to the outside and the back surface is hidden on a body side. The first body has projecting portions that project laterally, and each of the projecting portions is provided with a boundary connecting portion that is connected to a back surface of the second body.

Abstract: An athletic bra includes a support panel shaped to include first and second cups. Grooves are formed into the panel to provide areas of increase flexure and/or stretch. A textile layer can be secured to the support panel.

Abstract: A dual-function vest for keeping the body cool and providing cool drinking water. The vest has multiple ice pockets dispersed throughout an area of the vest. The ice pockets are fluidly interconnected to each through fluid channels, wherein water can flow between the multiple ice pockets. A port can be provided in the vest to provide access to an inner volume of the vest. Water can be filled into the multiple ice pockets through the port and also water can be drawn through the port. A long tube can be connected to the port while the free end of the long tube can act as a drinking spout.

Abstract: Headgear includes a body having an interior fabric panel defining an inwardly facing interior surface and an exterior fabric panel defining an outwardly facing exterior surface. Opposite ends of the exterior fabric panel are located in a rear region of the headgear and opposite ends of the interior fabric panel overlapping to an extent are located in a front region of the headgear. The interior and exterior panels are secured together such that the body surrounds a head-receiving area and is configured for donning on a person's head. A grommet is attached to the body and defines an opening extending through the exterior fabric panel into a space located between the exterior fabric panel and the interior fabric panel. The overlapping ends of the interior fabric panel define a passage accommodating the passing of a light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit in the grommet. Preferably, the body defines a headband.

Abstract: A back protection device for the practice of sporting activities includes a plate covering at least partially the surface of the back and in the thickness of which recesses are made intended to ensure the flexibility of the plate. The plate comprises a longitudinal ridge, the axis of which is intended to extend along the spine by delimiting, on either side, two right and left parts, each composed of an upper zone and a lower zone. The four zones are movable relative to each other, each being provided with recesses in the form of slots opening onto at least one face of the plate and being oriented with an inclination angle that is variable relative to the axis of the longitudinal ridge, so as to dissociate the flexibility of said zones.

Abstract: An impact resistant textile-supported garment, or component thereof, comprises a fabric layer, and (i) at least five non-interconnected impact resistant polyurethane segments upon an outer surface of the fabric layer, wherein at least two of the non-interconnected impact resistant polyurethane segments has a depth of at least 3 mm, preferably at least 4 mm, and wherein at least five of the plurality of non-interconnected segments have dimensions smaller than 1.75 cm×1 cm×1 cm; or (ii) at least one non-interconnected impact resistant polyurethane segment, wherein the at least one segment has a depth of at least 3 mm at its deepest part, and wherein the at least one segment is a hollow segment comprising one or more regions defined by an outer polyurethane perimeter, surrounding a region of fabric that is not covered by polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective glove configured to protect a dorsal side of a hand of a user, comprising: —a flexible layer configured to fit against a back of the hand and comprising extensions that are each configured to extend along and fit against a respective proximal phalanx of a finger; —a rigid shell configured to extend over a metacarpal area and over knuckles of the back of the hand to thereby protect the back of the hand, wherein said shell is supported by said flexible layer and arranged at an offset relative to the back of the hand to thereby define a gap between the shell and the back of the hand; —wherein one or more than one of the extensions that are configured to extend along the proximal phalanx of the finger supports a phalanx protector that is configured to extend over the respective proximal phalanx, —wherein the phalanx protector is further configured to extend over a corresponding knuckle of the hand; and—wherein, at least when the fingers are extended, the rigid shell a

Abstract: A glove has a protective member in the thumb-crotch region and includes a textured outer surface. The protective member is configured to protected against slicing done by sharp objects. The textured outer surface enables grip ability in greasy environments. The textured outer surface may be formed via a foaming process during manufacture of the glove. There may be a colored layer between an inner liner and the protective member that establishes a color splash effect in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails.

Abstract: A fully coated glove having a moisture wicking property is provided, which includes a palm body, a moisture wicking layer, and a shielding layer. Each of the moisture wicking layer and the shielding layer is prepared by using a raw material including waterborne polyurethane or solvent-based polyurethane. The moisture wicking layer is a foam layer with a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm; the shielding layer is a non-foam layer with a thickness of 0.03 mm to 0.2 mm. The preparation process includes following steps: molding of the palm body; preparing the moisture wicking layer that is foamed by coating; water washing; drying; preparing the shielding layer that is not foamed by coating; drying; demolding of the finished product; and packaging. Polyurethane is used as the raw material of the coating in the glove provided by the present disclosure, so as to associatedly combine the foam layer and non-foam layer.

Abstract: A pair of opposing arms include a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are joined at proximal ends. Each of the first arm and the second arm include an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and a section having a first curvature. The section of the first arm includes separating elements that are positioned in a radial arrangement with respect to the first curvature. The section of the second arm includes slots that extend from the interior surface of the section of the second arm into a body of the section. The separating elements are shaped to detach artificial hairs from a lash extension of artificial hairs.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a garment includes creating a database of various body types, the database including variances within a selected body type. After the body type variance is selected the garment is prepared including a pant, skirt, t-shirt or the like. In creating a jean a cup is provided within the buttocks of the wearer to enable the fullness of the buttocks to reside therewithin. The database may be used to prepare it is possible articles of manufactures such as seating which is contoured to the body of the driver.

Abstract: A fabric buttoning apparatus, including a plate, a needle, and a string, a first end thereof being fixed to the plate, and a second end thereof being fixed to the wide end of the needle, and a slit crossing from side to side of the plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a headgear that has a channel conduit implemented therein, preferably on a brim of the headgear. The channel conduit is operatively connected to a liquid source via a conduit. The liquid source holds a liquid, such as water. A liquid pumping means in the liquid source pushes the liquid, under pressure, through the conduit, into the channel conduit. Tiny openings in the channel conduit expel the liquid in the form of minute droplets, which readily evaporate because of their tiny size. Their evaporation produces a cooling effect in an area around the channel conduit, such as around the facial area of a user wearing the apparatus.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an accessory bracket for attaching accessories to protective equipment are shown. The accessory bracket includes a mounting bracket body, a center tab, and one or more cam levers that allow for secure attachment to protective equipment. The accessory bracket is designed to improve attachment and retention of accessories to protective equipment.

Abstract: A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with various impact absorbing material between the exterior shell and the interior shell. The impact absorbing material includes multiple structures, such as rods or filaments, capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. In various embodiments, a rate sensitive material (RSM) is positioned in one or more locations relative to the exterior shell and the interior shell of the garment to further attenuate impacts to the garment. The RSM changes its resistance to force based on a rate at which the material is loaded.

Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display unit and a positioning and stabilising structure structured and arranged to hold the head-mounted display unit in an operational position over a user's face in use. The positioning and stabilising structure includes a rear support structure adapted to contact posterior regions of a user's head and at least one connector structured and arranged to interconnect the rear support structure to the head-mounted display unit. The rear support structure is in the form of a hoop comprising an occipital portion configured and arranged engage the user's head along a portion of the occipital bone adjacent a junction where the neck muscles attach to the occipital bone in use.

Abstract: A helmet is provided which includes a helmet shell defining a cavity. The helmet shell has left and right helmet mounting sections defined on left and right sides thereof, and the helmet includes a visor mounting system comprising a primary visor connector made of a single piece and adapted for connection with the left and right helmet mounting sections. The helmet further has a primary visor removably and pivotally connected to the primary visor connector and adapted to pivot about a primary pivot axis.

Abstract: A method of forming a sole assembly for footwear construction comprises providing a first polymeric composition having a first density and a second polymeric composition having a second density in a mold to form a pre-expanded midsole. The pre-expanded midsole is expanded using a supercritical fluid to form a midsole. The midsole includes an exterior portion having a third density and an interior portion having a fourth density, which is different than the third density. The midsole defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. An outsole is joined with the second surface of the midsole.

Abstract: A sole for a shoe, in particular for a running shoe, as well as a shoe comprising such a sole. A sole for a shoe includes reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole. The reinforcing members are configured to be independently deflected by forces acting on the sole during a gait cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sole for a shoe, in particular a running shoe. The shoe comprises a sole component and at least one loose particle(s) contained within the sole component. The loose particles provide haptic feedback to a user of the sole during an athletic activity.

Abstract: A shoe includes an outsole including a ground contact surface to be in contact with the ground, and an upper attached directly or indirectly to the outsole opposite to the ground contact surface. The outsole includes an outsole body, and a roll-up portion extending from an edge of the outsole body toward the upper. The outsole also includes a flexible region in which at least one cut is formed to extend from the outsole body to the roll-up portion.

Abstract: A shoe sole at least partially comprises a shock absorber, and the shock absorber that includes a shock absorbing portion and a cover portion that has a tread on a side opposite to the shock absorbing portion. The shock absorbing portion is provided with a plurality of pass-through portions passing through the shock absorbing portion as viewed in a direction of a normal to the tread, and the cover portion covers at least one of the plurality of pass-through portions. The cover portion is provided with a communication path having one end open to the pass-through portion and the other end open at the tread, and a condition of R<L is satisfied, where R represents a diameter of a largest virtual incircle of a contour line of an opening of the communication path located closer to the tread, and L represents a length of the communication path.

Abstract: Several sole components and a method of manufacturing those sole components are disclosed. In general, each sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing element extending around a portion of the bladder. The reinforcing element is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some configurations, the reinforcing element is die-cut from a sheet of polymer material, and the reinforcing element may exhibit a layered configuration. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing element may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing element during the molding process.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a cushion member and a chassis. The cushion member includes a first series of lobes alternating with a first series of recesses along a length of the cushion member. The first series of lobes and the first series of recesses extend along one of a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure. The chassis is disposed between the cushion member and the upper and includes a series of first supports alternating with a second series of recesses. The supports of the series of first supports are aligned and in contact with respective lobes of the first series of lobes and the second series of recesses are aligned with the first series of recesses.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a fluid-filled segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure within the heel region, a second fluid-filled segment extending along a lateral side of the sole structure within the heel region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first fluid-filled segment and the second fluid-filled segment. The first barrier layer is attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.

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

Abstract: Bladders for footwear uppers, footwear uppers including the bladders, articles of footwear including the bladders, and/or methods of making and using such bladders are described. At least one bladder chamber is provided in the instep and/or tongue area of the upper/article of footwear. In some examples, force applied to the instep based bladder chamber(s) moves fluid to one or more additional bladder chambers located in the arch and/or midfoot areas of the upper/article of footwear, and/or other areas of the wearer's foot. This movement of fluid increases fluid pressure and/or volume in the arch, midfoot, and/or other areas of the wearer's foot to provide additional support.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a custom article of footwear, a method of making the same, and a method of conducting retail and Internet business. In particular, the components of the custom article of footwear can be selected from a range of alternative options, and the selected components can be easily removed, replaced, and recycled.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a dynamic support system that controls arrays of tiles in the upper of the footwear to adjust the level of support provided in different regions of the upper. Sensors in the sole of the footwear, in the upper of the footwear and/or in an article worn by the wearer of the footwear measure the level of stress or other characteristics and provide input to one or more microprocessors that control motors located in the sole or in the upper of the footwear. When the motors are activated, they may compress or loosen arrays of tiles to adjust the stiffness of the upper in one or more regions of the upper.

Abstract: Footwear for rehabilitation after an ankle sprain or for preventive training to avoid an ankle sprain includes a sock body including a foot section and a leg section. The footwear further includes a leg strap device and an adjustable tensioning device connected to the leg strap device. A tensioning element is defined with a first end section, a second end section and an intermediate section between the first and second end sections, where the first end section is connected to the foot section, the second end section is connected to the adjustable tensioning device and the intermediate section is provided below, or integrated as part of, an arch section of the foot section. The adjustable tensioning device is connected to the leg strap device.

Abstract: An article of footwear, method, and motorized lacing system includes a motor, including a motor shaft, a spool, coupled to the motor shaft, configured to spool and unspool the lace based on the turning of the motor shaft, a processor circuit, and a three-dimensional encoder. The three-dimensional encoder defines a major axis and has a surface having a tabs extending from a drum, an optical sensor, positioned within optical range of the cylindrical encoder, configured to output a signal to the processor circuit indicative of a detected one of the tabs, and a beam break, positioned between the three-dimensional encoder and the optical sensor, forming a pair of slits. The optical sensor is positioned to view the tabs through the pair of slits, wherein the processor circuit is configured to operate the motor based, at least in part, on the signal as received from the optical sensor.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining a throat configured to receive a foot. The article of footwear also includes a sole structure coupled to the upper. The article of footwear further includes a panel having a first side coupled to the upper for movement between an open position and a closed position. The panel exposes a portion of the throat in the open position and covers the portion of the throat in the closed position. The article of footwear also includes a strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end and the second end are disposed on a first side of the upper with a body portion of the strap disposed between the first end and the second end surrounding the upper.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a baseplate defining a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure and at least two ground-engaging members extending from the ground-contacting surface. The at least two ground-engaging members including a first portion and a second portion, the first portions of the ground-engaging members being connected to one another by a bridge formed separately from the baseplate.

Abstract: An outsole for an article of footwear includes a plantar surface and a peripheral surface surrounding the plantar surface. The outsole for an article of footwear also includes an annular cleat set including a first plurality of traction elements arranged in series about a central axis on the plantar surface. The outsole for an article of footwear further includes one or more radial cleat sets each including a second plurality of the traction elements aligned along a respective radial axis intersecting the central axis. At least one of the second plurality of the traction elements includes a peripheral cleat formed on the peripheral surface.

Abstract: A magnetic buckle includes first and second buckle members. The first buckle member includes a first end and a second end adapted to engage a strap, a mounting surface, a latching aperture defined in the mounting surface, and a first magnet. A release direction extends along a longitudinal axis of the first buckle member from the first end to the second end. The second buckle member includes a joining surface adapted to be joined with the mounting surface, a latch hook adapted to engage the latching aperture extending from the joining surface, and a second magnet. The magnets pull the latch hook into engagement with the latching aperture when the joining surface is placed in proximity to the mounting surface. Engagement of the latching aperture by the latch hook prevents the second buckle member from being pulled apart from the first buckle member in a direction orthogonal to the mounting surface or against the release direction.

Abstract: A gemstone includes a crown, a pavilion, and a girdle disposed between the crown and the pavilion. The surface of the gemstone is generally divided into a number of groups of interlocking facets disposed at a variety of angles. The groups of facets comprising the surface of the crown generally include star facets, upper main crown facets, upper intermediate crown facets, lower main crown facets, lower intermediate crown facets, and upper girdle facets. The upper girdle facets generally abut an upper edge of the girdle. The groups of facets comprising the surface of the pavilion include culet-adjacent facets, lower candle facets, lower main pavilion facets, upper candle facets, upper main pavilion facets, and lower girdle facets. The lower girdle facets generally abut a lower edge of the girdle.

Abstract: A wristlet including a first row with at least one central link, a second row and a third row disposed respectively on either side of the first row and each including at least one lateral link, a connecting rod positioned in the three aligned holes of the first, second and third rows, wherein the connecting rod includes a shoulder, and wherein each hole of the central link opens at one of its ends onto a hollow formed in the central link, the hollow being delimited by a first wall and by a second wall serving as a first banking and as a second banking for the shoulder when the central link pivots about the connecting rod so as to limit the amplitude of rotation of the central link about the connecting rod.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying to others the lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of an individual who is wearing a finger ring of a predetermined color or combination of colors. The color of the finger ring is selected by the wearer to identify the specific lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of the wearer of the ring.

Abstract: A snack containment and dispensing apparatus having a plurality of separate snack containment compartments, a preferably transparent lid having an opening therein, and a plunger or like means to index or rotate the lid such that access to a singular snack compartment is obtained one at a time. The apparatus is attachable through placement in recesses formed in specially designed external lunch boxes that the tray can attach to. The specially designed lunch boxes can uniquely house the spinning tray as well as provide extra storage for extra foodstuffs. The specially designed lunch boxes include handles for easy transport and carry.

Abstract: An electronic device holder for controlling a temperature of an electronic device includes a shell body having a bottom wall, a top portion, and a dividing wall between the bottom wall and top portion. A shell cap is detachably coupled to the shell body and configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A removable temperature controlling insert is disposed in the shell body, and a card aperture is disposed on the top portion of the shell body. The card aperture is configured to receive a card to be processed by a card reader. When the shell cap is in the closed position, the shell cap is coupled to the shell body and forms a cavity at the top portion of the shell body and forms a chamber adjacent the cavity. The chamber is configured to enclose the removable temperature controlling insert.

Abstract: A hair styling iron includes a housing, a mandrel extending longitudinally from the housing, the mandrel having a proximal end adjacent to the housing, and a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of light emitting elements within the mandrel. The plurality of light emitting elements are light emitting diodes that emit light having a wavelength between about 620 to about 750 nm. A cross-sectional area of the mandrel at the proximal end is greater than the cross-sectional area of the mandrel at the distal end.

Abstract: The heated beard comb comprises a handle, a comb, and a heater. The heated beard comb may be a tool for straightening hair in a beard. The comb may fold into the handle when not in use. The comb may unfold to a position in line with the handle for use. The heater may heat a plurality of teeth of the comb to relax the hair as the comb is pulled through the beard. The relaxed hair may be straightened by the pulling of the comb. The heated beard comb may be portable and may be carried in a user's pocket when folded.

Abstract: A system and method for an intelligent hair drying/styling apparatus with user information transmission and storage capabilities is herein provided. The hair drying/styling apparatus houses a control circuit board and an infrared or temperature sensor (or camera) in order detect an individual's hair condition moisture level to determine a user specific, customizable dryer setting. The information detected by the sensor is stored locally, on a proximal Internet-enabled device, or on a remote or cloud-based server and accessed by the hair drying/styling apparatus through a wireless local area network connectivity function. This innovation will enable any number of hair professionals and or end consumers to improve styling and dry time. According to the present invention, energy usage is reduced to enable a more efficient design.

Abstract: A dome comb system and method of manufacture can include: a dome body comprising: a dome peripheral support extending out from a dome inner surface toward a dome center, and a dome coupling element extending up from the bottom surface and along the dome outer surface; a locking ring comprising: a locking ring coupling element extending down from a locking ring top surface along the locking ring inner surface, and the dome coupling element together with the locking ring coupling element enabling the dome comb system to be in a coupled state or a decoupled state; and an insert comprising: a circular body, a screen.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to keratinous materials, in particular keratinous fibers, notably the eyelashes, the eyebrows and/or the capillary fibers. The applicator including an application member for applying the product on the keratinous materials, in particular the keratinous fibers, notably the eyelashes, the eyebrows and/or the capillary fibers, and a trough at least partially surrounding the application member, when the applicator is viewed in cross section, over an angular extent greater than 60°.

Abstract: A mask, according to an embodiment, comprises: a first wiring disposed on a first base layer; a piezoelectric element disposed on the first wiring; a second wiring disposed on the piezoelectric element; a second base layer disposed on the second wiring; a protective layer disposed between the first and second base layers and surrounding the first wire, the second wire, and the piezoelectric element; and a control unit which controls a driving frequency of the piezoelectric element. The control unit controls the driving frequency of the piezoelectric element in a frequency band defined as a first range, and the temperature of the piezoelectric element changes by means of the control of the driving frequency of the control unit.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system for generating presentations of makeup applications is provided. The system comprises a camera, at least one motion sensor associated with a first applicator; and a computing device that includes at least one processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon. The instructions, in response to execution by the at least one processor, cause the computing device to perform actions comprising: receiving a first video of a makeup application process from the camera, wherein the first video depicts at least a portion of a face and at least a portion of an applicator; receiving signals from the at least one motion sensor indicating motion of the applicator; measuring the motion of the applicator with respect to one or more landmarks of the face to determine a relative applicator path; and storing the relative applicator path.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible child seat configured to be operable between a deployed orientation as a child seat to be secured to a vehicle and a folded orientation as a child supply bag. According to various embodiments, the child seat comprises a seat portion configured for receiving the bottom of a child, a backrest portion pivotally attached to an end of the seat portion or otherwise attached to the seat portion in a manner that permits selective rotation of both portions relative to one another, and configured for supporting the back of the child, and a plurality of pockets secured to the seat portion. In certain embodiments, the backrest portion includes one or more pockets.