Abstract: An apparel is disclosed. The apparel comprises a base layer, at least one electrode layer arranged on the base layer either directly or through at least one intermediate layer, the The at least one electrode layer is made at least partly of a conductive material.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pocket handkerchief support device. An example embodiment includes: a main support having a plurality of elastic straps attached thereto for holding a handkerchief firmly against a front surface of the main support, the main support including nubs at a lower end, the nubs creating a void in a recessed lower edge of the main support; and an extender attachment including an adhesive area on an upper portion of the extender attachment for removably attaching the extender attachment to the main support, the extender attachment including nubs at a lower end, the nubs creating a void in a recessed lower edge of the main support.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a braided goggle strap for use with a pair of swimming goggles. The braided goggle strap includes a plurality of resilient bands that are braided together to form a flat, braided goggle strap having superior mechanical properties that provides even stress distribution and minimal sinusoidal stress when worn by a user. The composite reinforcement of the braided goggle strap also provides added comfort. The braided goggle strap includes a spring-biased fastener for adjustably attaching the braided strap onto a user's head, is easily attachable to a pair of swimming goggles by simply threading the braided strap through apertures provided on the goggles, and comes in a variety of different colors.

Abstract: The invention is a slidable fastening device that is sewn into a garment and replaces a static seam of the garment. The fastener has a male portion and a female portion that are permanently engaged with each other and slide up and down with respect to each other. The fastener is hidden from view such that a casual observer does not notice that the static seam has been replaced.

Abstract: A pants garment has a pant leg extending vertically from about a hip region to a bottom hem, a slit extending upward from the hem, the slit vertically dividing the pant leg into a pair of mating slit edges ending at a terminus, a zipper for releasably closing the slit along the pair of mating slit edges, a gusset formed of a vertically pleated fabric material having a peripheral length sized to match the pair of mating slit edges, and snaps, buttons, zippers or hook and loop fasteners for removably attaching the peripheral length of the gusset to an interior region of the pant leg adjacent the pair of mating slit edges of the pant leg.

Abstract: An auxiliary structure for facilitating removal of a body covering comprises a plurality of plates being movably connected, each plate having an inner surface to serve as a wearing portion for a body part (such as a hand) and having an outer surface, capable of attaching to an inner surface of a body covering (such as a glove), to serve as an engaging portion, so that the auxiliary structure can be fitted into the body covering and inserted by the body part, whereby one portion of the body covering would not be contacted with the body part, and the body covering can be easily removed from the body part by simultaneously holding the body covering and the auxiliary structure and applying a removing force to them.

Abstract: A clothing accessory includes a flexible support member having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion corresponding approximately to a midpoint between the first end and the second end. The clothing accessory includes only a single attachment member connected to the middle portion of the flexible support member. The attachment member has a first fastener portion arranged on an upper portion of the attachment member, the first fastener portion configured to fasten the attachment member to the midpoint between the first end and the second end, and a second fastener portion arranged on a lower portion of the attachment member opposite the upper portion, the fastener portion configured to removably fasten the attachment member to a clothing article.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of a synthetic textile (T) with a cationic biocide (B) and at least one anionic polymer (P) which comprises the step of treating the synthetic textile with an aqueous composition containing the cationic biocide (B) in a concentration (c1) and containing the anionic polymer (P) in a concentration (c2), wherein the concentrations (c1) and (c2) are selected so that the ratio (R) of negative charges of the anionic polymer (P) to the positive charges of the cationic biocide (B) is between 10:1 and 1:1, leads to textiles with long term biocide activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor garment including a harness. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensor garment includes a textile portion, a device-retention element coupled to the textile portion, and a stretchable harness coupled to the textile portion. The harness includes a conductive element disposed between layers of film. The conductive element includes a first termination point at the device retention element, configured to connect to a monitor device. The conductive element includes a second termination point configured to connect to a sensor or transceiver.

Abstract: A footed undergarment for babies and toddlers is disclosed. This one piece undergarment addresses the issue of the lack of leg coverings for little boys which can be worn under their pants. By making the undergarment as one piece with the feet attached ensures that the child will have his legs covered and warm when taken outside in the cold months. The undergarment consists of a body portion with an elastic waistband and pant leg openings, a rear panel to give a better fit over a diaper, a band of stretch fabric encircling the ankle and the attached feet consisting of a top, bottom and heel section.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a folded edge of a garment comprises sewing one of the following stitches along a portion of fabric where an edge of the garment is to be formed: a bar tack stitch, a buttonhole eyelet stitch, a round eyelet stitch, a single line of stitches and a pair of spaced lines of stitches.

Abstract: A system for use in connection with a protective helmet having at least one accessory connection mechanism includes a visor accessory which includes a frame including at least one rearward extending member. The system further includes an adapter including a helmet connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet and an accessory connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the at least one rearward extending member of the visor accessory. The accessory connector is adapted to be stowed on the at least one rearward extending member when the adapter is not in use to connect to the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet.

Abstract: A panel apparatus for positioning between a human body and a region of body armor absorbs impact energy associated with a projectile or other object impacting the body armor. The panel is also operable to absorb overpressure energy associated with a blast wave from an explosive device such as an improvised explosive device or a bomb. The panel may be secured to an interior of conventional tactical body armor, body armor carriers, or the like. The panel includes a multilayer construction and includes an inflatable primary gas chamber and a separate non-inflatable secondary gas chamber in some embodiments. The primary and secondary gas chambers are stacked in substantially parallel planes and are oriented substantially parallel to the body armor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing pressure from at least one strap are provided. The apparatus includes a first surface for resting against a wearer, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a securing mechanism. The method involves resting an area of the first surface against the wearer, supporting a strap over a second area on the second surface and securing the strap over the second area.

Abstract: Weights adapted for attachment to a fabric article such as a wedding veil to hold the article from undesired movement as by wind, etc. wherein the weights are of two-part construction and those parts magnetically attracted to each other such that when the parts are positioned on opposite sides of the article such attachment thereto is accomplished.

Abstract: A cover for a protective sport pad including a cover portion for covering a surface of the pad, and a fastening means for fastening the cover to the protective sport pad. In one form, the protective sport pad is a cricket pad for a lower leg portion of a player, and the cover portion is arranged to cover an exposed surface of the pad. The cover portion may be formed of coloured material to change the colour of the protective sport pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothing insert and in particular to an insert for use by women to prevent their clothes riding up and to prevent the external appearance of their pubic region or external genitalia from showing through their clothing.

Abstract: A kicking aid (10) to be used with a shoe (12) for kicking a ball (52) includes a connecting member (18) adapted to secure the kicking aid (10) to the shoe (12) and a contacting member (14) coupled to the connecting member (18) and adapted to extend away from an instep portion (16) of the shoe (12) when the kicking aid (10) is coupled to the shoe (12). In another embodiment, the kicking aid (100) is secured to a shin guard 150, instead of a shoe (12). In either embodiment, when a person kicks the ball (52), the kicking aid (10, 100) contacts the ball (52) above the equator (58) when the shoe (12) contacts the ball (52) below the equator (58).

Abstract: A disposable hunting foot cover comprising a sole, foot portion and sleeve-like leg segment constructed of an inner ply of plastic film and an outer ply of soft woven composite fabric.

Abstract: The Jeans Saver is a device designed to protect the pant leg hem from friction wear and tear and from soiling. The Jean Saver is made of plastic or metal and or the combination of plastic and metal. The Jean Saver is a rectangular shaped, open sided, narrow channel designed to slip over the hemmed part of a garments pant leg. The Jean Saver is an arched clip made of translucent plastic or of metal that can be applied upon the rear-bottom hem of the legs of denim blue jeans and other pants garments, thus protecting them from frictional contact and the resultant damage thereof. The clip can also be made in colored formats for decorative purposes, and the exterior plane of this clip can also bear various images, logos and design enhancements, and which could even be separate from and attached upon the exterior plane, made of molded plastic or metal stamped front decoration(decorations will vary depending on brand affiliation). Size specs: 3.5? w.×1? h.(curved face)×0.6? h.(ends, R&L) Side width: 0.2? w.

Abstract: A goggle accessory that includes a substantially planar element that has one or more folding elements along its longitudinal axis, so as to divide the planar element into multiple substantially planar sections; an attachment means configured to attach these planar sections to each other; and openings through the planar element configured to receive a goggle keeper-strap of a helmet. Other embodiments include a planar element made of a flexible material; an opening defined by the attachment of the accessory to a goggle strap; and/or design element(s) attached or integrated to the accessory. The goggle accessory offers an aesthetic design for use over a goggle strap with or without the use of a helmet and its concomitant goggle-keeper strap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support device for improving the haptics and/or gripping impression of humanoid or android type hands. Said device comprises an active surface that interacts with parts (16, 18, 22) of the respective hand to carry out a movement and that has individual, stem-like projections, each comprising a free end face such that said projections at least partially improve the adhesion of at least parts of the hand or of a hand protector (10) to surfaces, particularly smooth or delicate surfaces, that are touched. Said invention is characterised in that the respective free end faces (26) of said projections (24) are designed in such a way that the adhesion thereof results from acting van der Waals forces between said free end faces (26) and the respective surface.

Abstract: A garment with an adjustable waistband and modesty flap includes a garment material having a waistband that originates and terminates at a closable seam, the seam having opposed edges extending downwardly from the waistband that define a V-shaped open configuration when the edges are spaced apart from one another and a closed configuration when the edges are adjacent one another. A waistband extension member extends from a waistband terminal end. A plurality of waistband fasteners are spaced apart along a waistband outer surface, each waistband fastener having a configuration complementary a waistband coupling member for selective attachment thereto. A modesty flap is attached to the garment generally adjacent one seam opposed edge and configured to extend across the seam open configuration. A plurality of flap fasteners are spaced apart along the waistband inner surface, each flap fastener having a configuration complementary to a flap coupling member for selective attachment thereto.

Abstract: A finger guard includes a first segment, a middle segment, a plurality of compound segments and an end segment. The first segment preferably has a unitary body with the plurality of compound segments spaced from such a first segment. The middle segment has a unitary body and may be intermediately disposed between the first and compound segments respectively. The end segment may be positioned at a distal end of the compound segments. An underlayment having a flexible body may further be attached to each of the first, middle, compound and end segments respectively. Each of the first, middle, compound and end segments may be independently displaced along mutually exclusive paths when the underlayment is displaced. The finger guard is adapted to the movements of the user finger when guiding the food to be cut and provides speed and accuracy for food cutting operations in a comfortable, safe and non-restrictive manner.

Abstract: There is described herein a knitting technique for creating a garment having one or more 3D textile electrodes integrated therein. The knitting technique involves knitting the item with integrated electrodes and transmission channels in one single step. The electrode is knit using conducting thread while a base fabric is knit using non-conducting thread. The electrode is knit on a first needle bed and the base fabric is knit on a second needle bed opposite to and facing the first needle bed, the two needle beds being separated by a few millimeters. During the knitting process, the surface knit on the first needle bed and the surface knit on the second needle bed may be linked using an isolating thread network that is simply deposited, without forming a mesh, on the fabric, in order to provide the three-dimensional effect.

Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.

Abstract: A helmet assembly including a mandible bracket configured to connect a mandible to a helmet, at least one strap connected to the mandible bracket and configured to extend from the mandible bracket to a rear portion of a helmet. The assembly includes at least one strap guide having a strap engaging portion connected to the strap along a length of the strap for connecting the strap to a helmet, and a fastener engaging portion configured to connect to a fastener attached to a helmet.

Abstract: Authentic dirt shirts and bags systems may comprise a novel line of authentically worn-appearing and sullied sports apparel which may include, but not limited to, sports jerseys and uniforms, athletic shirts, caps, tote bags, and other athletic gear and sporting apparel. In one embodiment, authentic dirt shirts and bags may comprise a dirty baseball uniform depicting a team logo and player number. Further, the dirty baseball uniform may comprise for example a slide streak which may be sprayed onto the fabric with treated color dye.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a retention system that could be used to install in the internal surface of face-shields (7), for example of motorcycle helmet's visors, several devices, like screens working as solar filters, anti-glare screens, antifog screens, anti-scratch screens or different types of screens or devices, without alter or modify the characteristics of the visor (10) on which they are applied. The screen and the visor itself are this way preserved from damages, alterations and/or early substitutions. Such a system is constituted by at least one screen (1) and at least one gasket (2) with adhesive characteristics that can make such screens removable and re-positionable. This system can be created exploiting the characteristics of some materials.

Abstract: A formal shirt that allows for increased athletic movement and a method for production of such a shirt. Increased movement is achieved by sewing a “pivot panel” between the front and back shirt panels. The pivot panel moves the side seam away from the major stress concentrations caused by common lumbar and brachial rotations. The pivot panel avoids binding at the shoulders, tends to reduce wrinkling, and prevents the shirttails from coming untucked.

Abstract: A disposable sleeve. The sleeve includes: a main body fabricated in a generally cylindrical shape from a material suitable for catching fluids associated with a sneeze or cough; a first opening and a second opening, wherein each opening includes an elastic member for holding the disposable sleeve in place on an arm; and a grasping member located proximate each opening for facilitating installation and removal of the disposable sleeve.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for affixing hardware components to garments. Hardware components are provided with an operative component and an adhesive surface. The operative component interacts with one or more other operative components and/or with one or more other features of the garment (e.g. with cords, straps or the like connected to the garment and/or with the fabric of the garment) and/or with one or more external devices. The adhesive surface is bonded to a corresponding surface of a fabric layer of the garment using an adhesive located between the adhesive surface and the corresponding surface of the fabric layer.

Abstract: A protective clothing system is disclosed and includes in one embodiment a short sleeve garment and right and left long-sleeves having a tubular shape so that the wearer can slide an arm into a respective one of each of the long-sleeves so that one end of the long-sleeve reaches the upper arm at a position above the hem of the short-sleeve, and the other end of the long-sleeve reaches to the wrist of the wearer, each of the long-sleeves hemmed at least on the other end.

Abstract: A wearing apparel garment, such as an undergarment, has a padded portion positioned to be located adjacent to the coccyx of the wearer during use and which has a medicated patch containing suitable medicine therein which is applied to the user adjacent his or her coccyx during use. The garment is intended for use by one who is confined to a significant period of sitting or prone positioning which may make that person susceptible to pressure sores. The padded portion can be removed and the pad replaced as suitable. With the pad removed, the garment can be washed, if desired. The pad can be sized and medicated according to the need. The garment has no internal seams which might cause chafing or pressure on susceptible tissues. The garment is opened along a line which extends between the upper rim of the garment to the lower rim of the garment and which is releasably closed by a releasable fastener, such as a hook-and-loop fastener system.

Abstract: A cover for garment buttons is disclosed, a button cover. The button cover is a flexible container having a top surface, side walls, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has an opening having a surface area adapted to fit over the button when the button cover is flexed or stretched and the opening surface area is smaller than the facing surface area of the button when the cover is not flexed or stretched so as to retain the cover on the button. In a further embodiment, the button cover has an elastic portion, wherein the elastic portion is adapted to allow the opening in the cover to be reversibly enlarged.

Abstract: A patch for a performance garment including a sheet of fabric and an elastomeric adhesive adhered to one side of the sheet such that the sheet may be applied to the garment, wherein at least one of the sheet and the elastomeric adhesive have an independent stretch greater than the stretch of the garment. Embodiments of the invention further include methods of repairing an opening in or reinforcing a garment using the patch, repair kits for containing the patch, and methods of making the patch.

Abstract: A lower body garment such as shorts or pants are separable into two complementary halves, each including a decorative element. The garment can convert into two distinct and unique wearable garments. A lower body garment can also include independently reversible complementary halves capable of converting into eight distinct and unique wearable garments.

Abstract: A ventilated garment includes a shell layer worn by the user and an auxiliary layer attached to a portion of shell to define a ventilated portion of the garment. An exterior opening formed in the outermost layer of the garment includes a fastener controlling the open or closed state of the exterior opening. A drain opening is also formed in the outermost layer separate form the exterior opening adjacent the bottom of the ventilated portion. Ventilating openings are formed in the waterproof innermost layer. A mesh layer spans the ventilating portion between the ventilating openings and the exterior opening to trap snow/rain and drain the precipitation through the drain opening therebelow to the exterior of the garment. The mesh layer blocks passage of precipitation therethrough while allowing a ventilating flow of air therethrough.

Abstract: Composite foams or leather materials (synthetic or natural) have electrical components deposited thereon. More particularly, one or more electrical components are formed directly onto the surface of the composite foam or the leather material. A group of transistors and piezoelectric components forming an accelerometer may be formed onto a surface of a composite foam or a leather material and incorporated into an article of wear.

Abstract: Fibers, such as textile fibers, having electrical components deposited thereon. More particularly, one or more electrical components are formed directly onto the surface of at least one fiber. The fiber having the electrical component formed thereon may then be interlaced with other fibers to form a larger piece of fabric, which can be employed to produce an article of clothing. A group of transistors and piezoelectric components forming an accelerometer may be woven onto one or more natural or synthetic fibers. The fibers may then be employed as the warp, weft, or both, of a woven piece of fabric, or used to form a knitted piece of fabric. The fabric piece can then be cut and sewn to form a wearable item, such as a shirt, a pair of pants, a hat, or the upper piece of a shoe that includes the accelerometer.

Abstract: A weighted apparatus for use with a dress, skirt, blouse or other article of clothing to prevent the wind or other moving air from raising a lower end of the clothing. The weighted apparatus has a first member comprising a metal plate positioned against the outer surface of the lower end of the clothing and a second member comprising one or more magnets positioned against the inner surface of the clothing to magnetically engage the metal plate with the clothing between the first and second members. The first member is coated, covered or otherwise configured in corresponding or contrasting relation to the outer surface of the clothing. The first member can have a cover material with a pattern that matches, compliments or contrasts with the clothing. The first member can have a decorative item with a design. The second member can have a base plate that supports the magnets.

Abstract: A protective bodysuit comprises a body portion and a hood portion that are selectively securable together via a zipper along a sealing interface. The body portion and the hood portion are constructed of a material for protecting a wearer against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or fire hazards. Additionally, the protective bodysuit comprises a sealing apparatus that is removably coupled between opposing ends of the zipper to provide a complete seal between the hood portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A thermal energy dissipating garment may include a first garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a first side and a second garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a vent side. The first garment portion and the second garment portion are discontinuously affixed to each other at defined intervals along a surface of each portion proximate to the first side and the vent side creating a vent seam having a plurality of ducts/scalloped vents for directing air towards a body of a wearer. The plurality of scalloped vents are oriented with an angle of attack that redirects air from the exterior of the garment to the interior of the garment to increase air movement along a wearer's skin.

Abstract: An energy management structure is adapted to absorb a force applied thereto. The structure includes a first component possessing a first compressive response profile, a second component possessing a second compressive response profile different from the first compressive response profile, and a third component connecting the first component to the second component. Upon application of a force, the second compressive response profile of the second component is additive to the first compressive response profile of the first component to result in an overall compressive response profile of the energy management structure that meets a design compressive response profile.

Abstract: The invention is a slidable fastening device that is sewn into a garment and replaces a static seam of the garment. The fastener has a male portion and a female portion that are permanently engaged with each other and slide up and down with respect to each other. The fastener is hidden from view such that a casual observer does not notice that the static seam has been replaced.

Abstract: An article of clothing adapted to be worn by a person has an odor absorbing substance incorporated therein. The odor absorbing substance absorbs odors emitting from that portion of the person which is substantially surrounded by the clothing. Reduction of odors emitting from a person wearing the article of clothing will help to avoid detection of the wearer of the article of clothing by many species of wildlife having an acute sense of smell.

Abstract: A vest having front and rear members made of rigid or semi-rigid material where each member has recesses for receiving a user's head and both arms. Left and right shoulder pads are located between and attached to both members on each side of the recess for receiving the user's head with pivotably connecting members, and side access panels are located between and removably attached to both members below the left and right recesses for a user's arms with pivotably connecting members which prevent the shoulder pads and the side access panels from being displaced laterally from the front and rear members when the vest is subjected to a compression load. A lift harness is integrated into the front and rear members and a lift ring, which is permanently connected to the lift harness, is removably connected to a rescue rope that has distance markings thereon.

Abstract: A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth.

Abstract: A vest is disclosed that the user can remove without removing an outer garment such as a coat. The vest utilizes hook and loop fasteners at the shoulder to allow the back and front to be separated. In order to facilitate separation, a pull cord is attached at the rear shoulder and crosses the back of the vest and passes through a guide near the opposing hip. When the pull cord is pulled the opposing shoulder that has been separated is peeled back and down across the back allowing the user to remove the vest without removing an overcoat.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical battery that comprises at least two electrodes (21, 22) each made of a different conducting material, characterised in that said electrodes are woven or sewn in the fabric of the piece of clothing (1), said fabric containing between 60 and 90% of an animal or vegetal natural fibre and between 10 and 40% of a textile fibre of a chemical elastic material, and using a physiological fluid as an electrolyte. The invention also relates to a piece of clothing equipped with such a battery.