Abstract: An atomizer, an electronic atomization apparatus, and a sealing element for the electronic atomization apparatus are provided. The atomizer includes a main housing; a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid matrix; an atomization assembly used for atomizing the liquid matrix to generate aerosol; a support having a first cavity; and a flexible sealing element including a peripheral side wall. The peripheral side wall is arranged between the support and the main housing, and at least partially surrounds the support, so as to provide sealing between the support and the main housing. The sealing element further includes a sealing portion extending into the first cavity. The sealing part is arranged between the inner surface of the first cavity and the atomization assembly, so as to provide sealing between the inner surface of the first cavity and the atomization assembly.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply configured to supply power to a load that atomizes an aerosol source; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the power supply; a controller; and a circuit board. The circuit board includes: a first surface; a second surface; a power supply layer in which a power supply path is formed; and a ground layer. The power supply layer and the ground layer are provided between the first surface and the second surface. The temperature sensor is mounted on the second surface, and at least one of the power supply path and the ground path is not formed in a region which overlaps the temperature sensor as viewed from a first direction, the first direction being a direction in which the first surface and the second surface are opposed to each other.

Abstract: An inhaler device including: a container capable of accommodating a stick substrate in an internal space; a first detector that radiates light to the internal space and detects reflected light received; and a second detector that detects an action of a user to the inhaler device; a controller that performs a determination on a state of the container in accordance with a first detection value corresponding to an intensity of reflected light detected by the first detector; and a memory that stores a correction value used to calculate the first detection value by correcting a second detection value indicating an intensity of reflected light detected by the first detector, wherein the controller controls a process of, when a predetermined detection result is obtained by the second detector, calculating the correction value and storing the correction value in the memory.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a housing having an insertion space defined therein, a capacitance sensor configured to output a signal corresponding to the insertion space, a memory storing a plurality of temperature profiles, a heater configured to heat a stick inserted into the insertion space, and a controller. The controller determines the amount of moisture contained in the stick based on a signal received from the capacitance sensor, and determines a target temperature of the heater based on a temperature profile corresponding to the determined amount of moisture. In at least part of a predetermined initial heating period, a first target temperature based on a first temperature profile corresponding to a first moisture amount exceeds a second target temperature based on a second temperature profile corresponding to a second moisture amount, which is larger than the first moisture amount.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system configured to heat a consumable part to generate an aerosol, the aerosol delivery system comprising a controller configured to: initiate heating of the consumable part; monitor, during heating of the consumable part, a parameter associated with an amount of user inhalation on the consumable part over a plurality of puffs; and stop heating the consumable part based on the parameter associated with an amount of user inhalation.

Abstract: An electronic atomization device includes: an atomization apparatus having an atomizer and a power supply body for supplying power to the atomizer, the power supply body having an accommodating cavity for insertion of the atomizer; a charging apparatus configured to be connected to the power supply body so as to charge the power supply body, the charging apparatus comprising an apparatus body and a charging seat, the power supply body being separably supported on the charging seat; and a protective cover coated on the apparatus body and the power supply body.

Abstract: The present disclosure is an adjustable undergarment with support pouch that is formed by a support panel located in a front panel of an inner liner of the adjustable undergarment. Furthermore, the front panel includes a pair of bungee cords on the left and right, and toggles at the upper end of each cord which are positioned laterally to the support pouch, and the first end of each cord is secured to the support pouch. Tightening and loosening the bungee cords allows for adjustments of the support pouch ranging from a relaxed state to a tensioned state.

Abstract: Protective garment (100) in the form of a pantie, a pair of trousers or other legwear with or without an upper/torso part, comprising a front part (101); a back part (102); a waist (103); and a crotch part (110) having a leak-proof body (120). The invention is characterised in that the garment comprises a dorsal shaping element (130), arranged along the intergluteal cleft of a user, fastened to or constituting an integrated part of the leak-proof body and fastened to or constituting an integrated part of the back part, in that the dorsal shaping element (130) does not extend all the way up the waist, and in that the dorsal shaping element (130) is arranged so that, when a dorsal/upward force is applied thereto when the waist is pulled upwards, it in turn forces a part of the crotch part extending along the intergluteal cleft of said user upwards.

Abstract: Infant swaddling allows an infant to be comfortably and easily swaddled. The swaddling includes a pouch featuring a lower end that can be opened and closed to allow an infant's soiled diaper to be easily removed and replaced or to take a rectal temperature. The swaddling can include a blanket that comprises a first blanket flap and a second blanket flap and that can be removably attached to the pouch. The swaddle is used by placing one of the blanket flaps over the pouch, and then placing the other blanket flap over the pouch.

Abstract: A deodorizing and anti-irritating brassiere is presented. The brassiere includes one or more fabric portions and the fabric portions are made of nylon, polyester, cotton, and polyurethane (e.g., Spandex); these include fabric blends of nylon, polyester, cotton, and polyurethane/Spandex. The brassiere has a deodorizing and anti-irritating coating that includes a deodorizing, bactericidal and fungicidal component of wherein m is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and a deodorizing component that includes the following compound: and a compound according to the following formula (I) wherein n is 6, 7, 8; R1, R2, and R3 are jointly or independently selected from H or CH2CH2SO3?Na+??(II) wherein the total number of groups represented by formula (II) can be 2, 4.

Abstract: An upper-torso support garment (e.g., a bra) can include zonal properties. In at least some examples, the upper-torso support garment includes an underwire that can extend only partially across the lower medial portion of the breast cup, without extending entirely across the lower lateral portion. In at least some examples, the lateral portion of the breast cup can include a combination of material layers forming a sling construction, which can contribute to tailored support on the lateral portion of the breast cup.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present the disclosure relate to apparatuses, systems (100), and methods for flexible electronic panels (102) that can be incorporated into various garments (104). In an exemplary embodiment the electronic panel (102) comprises a substrate (118) and an electrically conductive wire (120) attached to the substrate (118). Exemplary embodiments include a garment (104) comprising a plurality of panels (102,A?,A?,A??,Bl,B?). In aspects, a first panel (102) is a unitary panel extending from a first appendage of the garment (104) to a second appendage of the garment (104). Additionally, at least the first panel (102) comprises at least one conductive wire (120) and wherein the remaining plurality of panels (A?,A?,A??,BI,B?) form the remainder of the garment (104).

Abstract: Apparatus (100) for absorbing an impact is disclosed. The apparatus (100) comprises a connected array of tubular structures (101) defining a surface. Each tubular structure (101) has a wall (103) defining an interior region (104) of the tubular structure (101) extending substantially along an axial direction of said tubular structure (101). The axial direction of each tubular structure (101) extends substantially perpendicularly to the surface. The wall (103) of each of a plurality of the tubular structures (101) is at least partially discontinuous, such that said tubular structures (101) preferentially deform in the region of the discontinuity during an impact.

Abstract: A geometric holder with a deployable, multifunctional anytimewear product with capability that may be configured into a variety of utilitarian or product arrangements. Features include open side seams and an accessible back panel which may be useful in a medical environment; by way of example and not limitation, it is useful for taking vitals, CAT scans, breastfeeding or conducting medical procedures on the wearer. The invention may be modified for various use, for example, it may be a stretch of material that may cover the entirety of one's body or a quarter of one's body, a camping or beach changing product, a sleeved product with an attached head covering, receptacles, neck support, foot pouch, storage, and an all over dynamic multi-functional product for warmth, utility, and convenience.

Abstract: A hybrid exposed edge stitched ball glove engineered with exposed edge stitching, with nine key points of alignment intended for hand stitching, and a remainder of the perimeter set for machine stitching. The front and back panels are set upon one another and aligned via ordered hand stitching the nine key points, preferably through precut stitch holes. Edges and joints may be stylized with one or more known stitch patterns, including the X-pattern cross-stitch.

Abstract: An inner glove configured such that a chemical warmer is attachable in a position facing the back of a hand. The inner glove is configured for wearing under an outer glove, wherein the inner glove includes a body portion that is seamless in a circumferential direction of the hand, the body portion includes an opening in which a wrist may be inserted, an opening in which a thumb may be inserted, and at least two openings in which fingers other than the thumb may be inserted.

Abstract: The device for wire sheathing cleanup attaches to the back of the hand and is connected to a glove. A holding reservoir is located on the back of the pointer finger. When the wire is sheathed, the pointer finger and reservoir is located underneath the sheathing. The sheathing falls into the reservoir and eventually slides into the container located on the back of the hand. The wire sheathing cleanup device comprises of four separate raceways that when the pointer finger is straightened makes one continuous raceway to the final container. This device then allows the user to collect the stripped ends of electrical wires without needing to pick up the sheathed ends after the job is done.

Abstract: A gamer glove is provided. The gamer glove includes a glove body portion having a palm side and a back side. Further, the gamer glove includes a strap coupled to the palm side of the glove. An opening is formed between the strap and palm side of the glove. The opening is configured to receive a handle of a controller within the opening and engaged by the strap and the palm side of the glove. The gamer glove holds the controller with the glove and allows the gamer to use a desired gaming grip, such as, but not limited to, a standard grip and a claw grip.

Abstract: A glove and method of manufacture thereof. The glove includes a wrist region, a palm region extending outwardly from the wrist region, and a plurality of digit regions extending outwardly from the palm region. A front surface of the palm region and a front surface of the plurality of digit regions will be contacted by an object when the object is gripped in the hand of a user wearing the glove. A first texture is provided on the front surface the palm region and a second texture is provided on the front surface of the plurality of digit regions. The first texture and second texture are different from one another. In one embodiment, a sand pattern is micro-etched into the palm region and a raised diamond pattern is molded into the plurality of digit regions. Gripping zones are molded into the rear surface of the digit regions.

Abstract: A glove assembly including identically-configured first and second gloves which are pulled, one over the other, onto a person's hand. The first glove defines an interior cavity which receives the person's hand therein. When the second glove is pulled over the same hand that is covered by the first glove, the first glove is received within an interior cavity of the second glove. Gripping regions on the first and second gloves are complementary in configuration and are located so that when both gloves are pulled over the same hand, the gripping regions on the first and second gloves nest with one another. The glove assembly provides double protection to the person's hand and the nesting of the two gloves ensures tactile sensitivity and finger dexterity are maintained.

Abstract: An elastomeric glove includes a superimposed texture provided on a surface of the elastomeric glove, including front and back of a palm region, a thumb region and fingers region, and the superimposed texture includes multiple units of a stellate convex polygon distributed on the surface of the elastomeric glove, with a tip at the center and folded at intersects of the polygon for gripping, diverting and channeling fluid away from the surface of the elastomeric glove. A synthetic latex formulation for producing the elastomeric glove is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various implementations include a glove. The glove includes a body, a mirror, one or more spikes, a location tracker, and an alarm. The body has a palmar side and a dorsal side. The glove defines four finger portions for accepting fingers of a human hand. The mirror is disposed along an outer surface of the body. The one or more spikes extend from the body. The location tracker pocket is defined by the body and configured to retain a location tracking device. The alarm includes a trigger for causing the alarm to generate a sound.

Abstract: An article of apparel can include an aperture. An electroadhesive clutch device can be coupled to, or integrated with, the article of apparel, and the clutch device can be configured to selectively open and close the aperture. An electric signal generator can be coupled to the clutch device and configured to provide one or more signals to the clutch device to thereby open or close the aperture.

Abstract: A hair weft includes a first hair weft unit and a second weft unit, the first hair weft unit includes a first hair strand and a first glue base, wherein the first hair strand is fixed to the first glue base, the second weft unit includes a second hair strand and a second glue base, wherein the second hair strand is fixed to the second glue base, wherein the first glue base is attached to the first glue base.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown with a wall having an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside wall surface extends around a receptacle into which a user's head is directed. An accessory controls migration of moisture from a wearer's head to and through the crown wall and thereby tending to alter an appearance of the crown at the outside wall surface. The accessory has a flexible moisture absorbing component that is attached to the inside wall surface and extends upwardly from at or adjacent a bottom edge of the crown, that defines an entry opening for a wearers head. The accessory further has a stabilizer strip that is joined with the flexible moisture absorbing component and exerts a force on the inside wall surface tending to maintain a convex shape of the outside surface of the crown.

Abstract: A system can include one or more image sensors, a processor system, one or more output devices, and one or more computer-readable storage media. The output devices can include a printing device configured to apply a graphic on an article. The one or more computer-readable storage media storing computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processing system, cause the system to perform a method of processing an article. The instructions can include instructions to receive an image of the article from the one or more image sensors, instructions to determine a location of one or more fiducials in the image of the article, instructions to determine a print location on the article based on the location of the one or more fiducials in the image of the article, and instructions to send a signal to the printing device to print the graphic on the article at the print location.

Abstract: Footwear with an integrated bootie configured to receive and enclose a wearer's foot when the footwear is worn. The footwear includes an upper disposed over the bootie, a sole assembly secured to the upper and the bootie, and a bootie securement system that includes at least one anchor tab projecting from the bootie and secured to the sole assembly, such as to an insole of the sole assembly. The at least one anchor tab may be at least one of mechanically and adhesively secured to the sole assembly by at least one fixing element and a reinforcement adhesive, respectively, of the bootie securement system. In some examples, the bootie includes a bootie base with a waterproof gasket and the anchor tab extends from the gasket. In some examples, the footwear is waterproof footwear, such as a waterproof boot or a waterproof shoe. Methods of manufacturing the footwear also are disclosed.

Abstract: A shoe protector that is configured to be releasably secured to a shoe wherein the present invention includes a deployable portion that provides coverage of the top of the shoe in order to provide protection thereof. The present invention includes a storage member wherein the storage member is configured to be releasably secured to the top of the tongue of the shoe. The storage member includes a compartment having an interior volume configured to retain the body in its first position. The body of the present invention is configured to be deployed to its second position wherein the body substantially covers the top of the shoe. The body includes a perimeter edge defining the shape thereof. The perimeter edge has integrally formed therein weight members. The weight members are elongated in shaped and are operable to maintain the body in its second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe comprising an upper and a sole, wherein a pouch containing the GPS module for transmitting a current position signal is provided on the upper, which is detachable. The pouch containing the GPS module is provided with an attachment means which enables it to attach with the upper of the sole. According to the present invention, by proposing a shoe in which a pouch containing the GPS module is mounted on upper of the shoe and can be replaced easily and placed on other shoes. Children or the elderly do not have to worry about losing the GPS module and safer and more accurate tracking of the location of the child, the elderly, or a patient with dementia is possible.

Abstract: An orthotic positioning apparatus includes a shoe having an interior and an exterior upper. The exterior upper includes a perimeter edge defining an elongate opening extending between a toe box and a foot opening. An insole is removably disposed within the interior and includes a toe area having multiple resilient toe separator elements projecting upwardly from a top surface of the insole along an arc. When the insole is disposed in the interior of the shoe, the resilient toe separator elements are positioned in the toe box and configured to separate adjacent toes of a user. A top edge of a cover is pivotally coupled to the toe box and configured to cover the elongate opening. The cover selectively pivots upwardly such that the elongate opening exposes the resilient toe separator elements.

Abstract: A sole structure for a shoe and a method of manufacturing the sole structure with additive manufacturing is provided. A midsole structure is integrally formed with a midsole shell having an upper platform and lower platform integrally formed to define a cavity therebetween. A plurality of cushion elements is retained in the cavity. Each of the plurality of cushion elements is movable independently in the cavity. The midsole shell and the cushion elements formed together in a three-dimensional printing process.

Abstract: An outsole for a shoe has a toe end and a heel end, and includes a first material. The outsole includes a base, a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a roll beam positioned proximate the heel end of the outsole. The roll beam includes a second material that is stiff relative to the first material, and the roll beam has a middle extending across the base of the outsole, a first upper ridge extending from the middle and positioned beside the first side of the outsole, and a second upper ridge extending from the middle and positioned beside the second side of the outsole.

Abstract: A tread pattern for a shoe is provided that improves the comfort, grip, and/or other aspects of the shoe as perceived by a consumer when the shoe is worn. The tread pattern comprises a plurality of tread members positioned on at least a portion of the bottom surface of the outsole of the shoe. In some instances, the plurality of tread members may be arranged in nested rows to form the tread pattern. In other instances, the plurality of tread members may be arranged in other configurations to form different tread patterns. Additionally, the tread members may be substantially V-shaped and include a first arm, a second arm, and a vertex. Each tread members may be contoured such that at least a portion of the tread member protrudes a greater distance from the bottom surface of the outsole of the shoe than at least another portion of the tread member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sole (101) for a shoe, in particular for a sports shoe, such as a running shoe, the sole (101) comprising: a midsole (110) comprising an upper midsole layer (120) and a lower midsole layer (125), the upper midsole layer (120) and the lower midsole layer (125) being distinct from one another; and a shearing structure (130), arranged in the midsole (110); wherein the shearing structure (130) is configured to allow a relative movement between the upper midsole layer (120) and the lower midsole layer (125).

Abstract: Sole structures and footwear include: (a) an outsole component having a ground-contacting surface and an opposite upper-facing surface, the outsole component extending from a heel region to a forefoot region of the sole structure/footwear; (b) a foam layer including a bottom foam surface located at least in the midfoot and regions; and (c) a stiffening structure located between the bottom foam surface and the upper-facing surface at least in the midfoot and forefoot regions. The stiffening structure may include one or more of: a base member (e.g., a rigid plate member that retains its shape under force of gravity or a more flexible and/or pliable base member (e.g., made from fabric)); and/or cement material. The base member and/or cement material may be provided in a shape forming a lateral arm and a medial arm that are separated from one another in the forefoot region by a recess.

Abstract: A corrective orthopedic device aimed at preventing excessive pronation, specifically designed for children between the ages of 3 and 16, as well as for adults with flexible flat feet. It features an array of components including a deep heel cup, a substantially elongated medial arch support, and a variably angled medial wedge extending to the ball of the foot. The wedge comes in different levels of correction, such as 3 mm, 6 mm, or 9 mm, with the intent of fostering proper arch support and encouraging better alignment in the sub-talar and ankle joints, which in turn improves overall lower body joint posture. The extended medial or varus wedge starts from the heel and extends to the first metatarsophalangeal (1st MTP) joint, aligning both the rear, midfoot and proximal forefoot in a corrective position. Additional features include a high medial flange and a full-length cushioned top cover for enhanced comfort.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole unit, an upper unit, a sockliner unit, a heel counter and an adhesive layer. The sole unit includes a sole heel sidewall. The upper unit has an access opening edge and an upper heel portion that abuts against the sole heel sidewall. The sockliner unit has a sockliner heel portion that corresponds to the upper heel portion. The heel counter is resiliently deformable and includes a resilient heel plate. The resilient heel plate has a pressing portion and two wing portions. The pressing portion has a pressing body top edge that is adjacent to the access opening edge, and a pressing body bottom edge that is adjacent to the sole unit. The pressing body bottom edge is lower than a top edge of the sole heel sidewall along a height direction.

Abstract: A sports shoe including an opening defined by a first side and a second side, with the opening permitting a foot to be placed in or withdrawn from the sports shoe. The sports shoe also includes a closure device including a lace and an actuating member wherein the lace extends between the first side and the second side to selectively adjust the size of said opening. The lace is operatively connected to the actuating member so that an incremental actuation of the actuating member causes the tightening or the loosening of the lace. The sports shoe also includes a support device for the actuating member, with the support device being provided with a base to which the actuating member is coupled. At least one protecting wall extends upwards from the base and encircles at least partially the actuating member.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to articles that have a surface comprising a polymeric material having a printed layer disposed thereon that is durable and flexible. Prior to formation of the printed layer, the surface of the article can comprise a first layer of a first composition disposed on a portion of the polymeric material. The first composition can include a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a water-borne dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers). The printed layer can be included on an article of footwear, a component of footwear, apparel, a component of apparel, sporting equipment, or a component of sporting equipment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a buckle for adjustably connecting a strap extending from a head harness of a respirator to a mask of the respirator. The buckle includes a main body defining a first end, a second end opposing the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of the main body from the first end to the second end. The main body includes a first body portion extending from the first end. The first body portion includes a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface. The main body further includes a second body portion and a plurality of serrations extending from the first major surface and spaced apart from each other with respect to the longitudinal axis. The buckle further includes a ring including a first ring portion and a second ring portion opposing the first ring portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a buckle assembly and a baby carrier. The buckle assembly includes a sliding element and a guiding element, wherein the sliding element includes a first fitting part and the guiding element includes a second fitting part, one of the first fitting part and the second fitting part receives the other, so that the sliding element is connected to the guiding element and may slide linearly on the guiding element.

Abstract: A fastener can include a first engagement portion defining a snap member and configured to engage a mating snap member and a second engagement portion and extending from the first engagement portion. The second engagement portion can define a hook shape, and the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion can together define a monolithic structure. The fastener can securely and efficiently fasten components together, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. The hook-shaped second engagement portion can enhance the engagement strength and stability of the fastener, which can facilitate a reliable connection between the components.

Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed, which comprising: a device body (100) provided with a controller; two straps, ends of the two straps are connected to two ends of the device body (100) respectively, and other ends of the two straps are connected to each other and are partially overlapped; a length measurement mechanism comprising a detection part and a color sensor respectively provided on the two straps, the color sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and a color of the detection part identified by the color sensor represents the overlapping length between the two straps; and a tightness adjustment mechanism provided on the straps, the overlapping length between the two straps are adjusted by the tightness adjustment mechanism, so as to adjust a tightness of the wearable device, therefore providing the wearable device capable of more accurately adjusting the tightness.

Abstract: Letter, number, and symbol chain elements for jewelry with 3D movement are described herein. A chain element for jewelry may have an element body forming a letter, a number, and a symbol, along with a top loop connection element and a bottom loop connection element, each having a pass-through opening. At least one of the pass-through openings may be tapered to enable three-dimensional (3D) movement between the chain elements in the jewelry. In other embodiments, there may be a top or bottom post instead of the top or bottom loop connection elements, respectively, the top or bottom post configured to couple with a chain link. The post may couple to a chain link in a manner that allows for the chain element to swivel or rotate with respect to the chain link.

Abstract: A ring for wearing by a user may include a rigid outer annular body and a flexible inner annular body. The outer annular body may be a rigid material, and the inner annular body may be flexible and formed from an injection molded process. The outer annular body may be attached to the inner annular body. The inner annular body may be machined to curve from longitudinal ends of the inner annular body to an inner surface after the inner annular body is joined to the outer annular body in order to provide a comfort fit. The inner annular body may be molded with the comfort fit curvature. The outer annular body may have at least one strain relief recess in an inner surface thereof, and the inner annular body may fill the at least one strain relief recess.

Abstract: An accessory secures items about the about the head, neck or waist of a user. The accessory drapes from the user and has plural elongate, flexible elements with at least first and second groupings having different lengths. Each of the elements extends to free ends separated from each other by a central region. A first grouping of the elements is shorter than the second grouping. All of the groupings are secured together in the central region. A connector is attached to one or both of the free ends of at least one of the elements. A termination is at one or both of the free ends of at least a portion of the plurality of elements. An item is selectively attachable to the connector. In certain implementations, a slidable element is mounted to at least one of the elements which is manually movable to reveal or conceal an attached item.

Abstract: A jewelry system comprising a necklace and a clasp. The clasp includes a housing having a bottom including a hole disposed in a side of the bottom and a centered anchor post comprising a groove disposed perpendicular to the hole. The clasp also includes an actuator comprising an actuator housing having a housing anchor, an opening, and a connector interface, and a spring comprising a first spring anchor and a second spring anchor, wherein the spring is received in the actuator housing by coupling the second spring anchor with the housing anchor. The actuator housing is received in the bottom such that the anchor post is inserted into the opening and the groove receives the first spring anchor of the spring. The clasp includes a cord having a first end coupled with the connector interface and a second end to be pulled away from the clasp.

Abstract: An ornament holder includes: a bottom seat, provided with at least one first hole, and an opening, and a part of the opening extended outward with a placement part along a direction perpendicular to the bottom seat; a cover, provided on the opening and configured with a second hole and a fixing element, and the fixing element pressing against the bottom of the placement part, allowing the cover to be fixed to the bottom seat; and a connecting element, passed through the first hole, and capable of connecting the bottom seat with the other bottom seat. Whereby, the fixing element can be hooked under the placement part, allowing the cover to be fixed to the bottom seat instead of requiring additional welding, and the connecting element connects the bottom seat with the other bottom seat, capable of arranging the ornament holders of the present invention in series.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a decorative item (5) having a sparkling appearance, comprising the steps of: providing or producing a model (1) having a face (1a) of polycrystalline structure which is intended to be replicated; producing a replica (2) of the face (1a) using a polymer material; producing an object (4) on at least a portion of the replicated face (2a) of the replica (2); and at least one of locally modifying the polycrystalline structure of the model (1) before producing the replica (2); modifying the shape of the replica (2); and selectively producing the object (4) on certain portions of the replicated face (2a) of the negative replica (2), the decorative item (5) being either the replica (2), or the object (4) if the optional step is carried out.

Abstract: A variety of ski and hiking poles are described. In one aspect, magnets are provided on the pole handles and baskets to facilitate magnetic coupling a pair of poles together in a state suitable for carrying. In some embodiments, a pair of magnets are provided on each side of the handle. In some embodiments, a basket alignment piece is attached to the pole shaft. The alignment piece helps facilitate attachment of the basket to the pole shaft in an orientation that aligns the basket magnets relative to the handle magnets. In another aspect novel wrist straps are described.