Abstract:
An airbag system (10) comprising an airbag and a detachable shell enclosing the airbag when the airbag is in a non-inflated state, and at least one size adjustment means. Further, an inflatable helmet having such airbag system (10), and an item of apparel (11) having such airbag system (10) are provided.
Abstract:
An article of apparel may include a textile element that defines a crease. The textile element may be knitted to have a first course and a second course that are adjacent to each other in some areas of the textile element and spaced from each other by a raised course in other areas of the textile element. The crease extends along the third course and has a length that is substantially equal to a length of the third course. In manufacturing the textile element, the raised course may be formed between portions of the first course and the second course through a knitting process, such as a flat knitting process.
Abstract:
A combination includes a shirt and a component configured for removable attachment to the shirt. The component is selected from the group consisting of a collar and a cuff. The combination includes the component, which has an edge and at least one first fastener affixed along the edge, and the shirt, which has at least one second fastener affixed thereto and defines at least one shirt opening. The at least one first fastener is configured to releasably engage the at least one second fastener to removably attach the component to the shirt.
Abstract:
The present invention is a sport equipment system for reducing the impact force on sport equipment using magnetic repulsion. The sport equipment system includes sport equipment that is worn by a wearer. The sport equipment has a body, at least one magnetic element associated with the body, and an impact absorbing member configured to receive at least a portion of the magnetic element. The magnetic element has a first pole orientated in a direction exterior of the sport equipment, and is configured to produce a repulsive magnetic force when a second magnetic element of a second sport equipment is at a predetermined distance from the sport equipment prior to the sport equipment contacting the second sport equipment. The magnetic element reduces the impact force prior to a potential impact, and the impact absorbing member reduces the impact force after any impact.
Abstract:
A pair of notches or slits in a collar can prevent the formation of bulky crests or wrinkling when the collar is arranged in an outer open 'continental style' under a jacket, however there is also a propensity for such a collar to curl up at the notches. The invention herein discloses the use of a fastening means by magnets and/or a combination of magnet/ ferrous metals to prevent the slit borders, forming the edge surfaces of each back section of the collar, from curling up from the shirt surface. The fasteners are realized with magnets and/or a combination of magnets/ ferrous metals which allow the attachment of the tip to the collar band by simply touching the tip to the collar band. The magnets or ferrous metals may be underneath the tip's and the collar's material respectively.
Abstract:
This invention relates to devices that protect the collar of a shirt. Previously, devices that could protect a user's shirt and collar from moisture and staining during cosmetology, barbering, or dental services was elusive. Embodiments of the present invention use a substantially U-shaped collar cover (10) with a first end, a second end, an inner edge, and an outer edge. A first fastener (20a) is attached to the first end of the cover. A second fastener (20b) is attached to the second end of the cover, the first fastener configured to engage with the second fastener to close the U-shape, forming a center orifice configured to accommodate a user's neck. Edge flaps (19) are positioned along the inner edge of the cover. The edge flaps are configured to fold around the collar of the shirt, sandwiching the collar between layers of the cover.
Abstract:
A storable poncho includes a belt having a first end, a second, opposite end configured to be releasably attached to the first end, an upper edge and a lower edge. The storable poncho further includes a first flap secured to the belt adjacent to one of the upper edge and the lower edge of the belt, and a body portion including fabric material configured to cover at least a portion of a user's body when worn. The body portion is secured to one of the upper edge and the lower edge of the belt. The body portion is covered by the first flap when configuring the body portion in a stored condition. Other embodiments of the storable poncho and methods for wearing a storable poncho are further disclosed.
Abstract:
A garment can include a first fabric panel and a second fabric panel joined to the first fabric panel, the second fabric panel comprising reflective thread, the reflective thread defining a grid pattern including a plurality of first threads parallel to each other and a plurality of second threads parallel to each other and angled with respect to each of the plurality of first threads.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a helmet support exoskeleton and harness therefor that allow offloading the weight of head mounted equipment such as helmets and other equipment related to helmets in order to prevent and reduce neck fatigue, strain, and injuries without causing discomfort or impeding mobility of an operator. Through the use of a helmet- and harness-mounted linkage assembly, the weight is translated from an operator's head to his or her torso. This further allows the operator to wear additional and heavier equipment without causing discomforts and reduces the risk of neck injuries.
Abstract:
A pair of notches or slits in a collar can prevent the formation of bulky crests or wrinkling when the collar is arranged in an outer open 'continental style' under a jacket, however there is also a propensity for such a collar to curl up at the notches. The invention herein discloses the use of a fastening means by magnets and/or a combination of magnet/ ferrous metals to prevent the slit borders, forming the edge surfaces of each back section of the collar, from curling up from the shirt surface. The fasteners are realized with magnets and/or a combination of magnets/ ferrous metals which allow the attachment of the tip to the collar band by simply touching the tip to the collar band. The magnets or ferrous metals may be underneath the tip's and the collar's material respectively.