Aspects relate to a portable device that may be used to identify a critical intensity and an anaerobic work capacity of an individual. The device may utilize muscle oxygen sensor data, speed data, or power data. The device may utilize data from multiple exercise sessions, or may utilize data from a single exercise session. The device may additionally estimate a critical intensity from a previous race time input from a user.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
A43B 7/1405 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
A43B 13/12 - Soles with several layers of different materials
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
2.
WEIGHTED ARTICLE OF APPAREL WITH ADJUSTABLE FIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Weighted articles of apparel having an adjustable fit and methods of manufacturing the same. In aspects, upper body, lower body, or full or substantially full body weighted article of apparel having an adjustable fit are provided. Fit-adjusting features or mechanisms can be incorporated into the weighted articles of apparel to allow a fit, tightness, or constriction of a wearable portion and/or the weighted portions to be adjusted, thereby allowing weights to more directly transfer forces onto a wearer in desired areas. The fit-adjusting features can include zipper-mechanisms that can be secured or unsecured while still remaining connected by a connecting textile, e.g., such as a gusset.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
13 - Firearms; explosives
15 - Musical instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
23 - Yarns and threads for textile use
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry, science (except for
medical or veterinary science), photography, agriculture
(except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and
parasiticides), horticulture and forestry; unprocessed
artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; soil fertilizers;
fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering
preparations; chemical products for preserving foodstuffs;
tanning substances; adhesives for use in industry. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives for preventing
rust and protecting wood; dyestuffs; mordants; raw natural
resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters,
decorators, printers and artists. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use;
cleaning, polishing, degreasing and abrasive preparations;
soaps; perfumery; essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions;
dentifrices. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; products for
absorbing, wetting and binding dust; fuels (including motor
spirit) and illuminants; spark plugs, wicks. Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products (for
pharmaceutical or medicinal use); dietetic substances for
medical use, food for babies; plasters, material for
dressings; material for dental fillings and dental
impressions; disinfectants for hygienic use, products for
destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); couplings and transmission components
(other than for land vehicles); non-manual agricultural
implements; egg incubators. Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery, forks and
spoons; side arms, other than firearms; safety razors. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic
articles; suture materials. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking,
refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water distribution and
sanitary installations. Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives and,
particularly, fireworks. Musical instruments. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made
from these materials not included in other classes; goods
made of semi-processed plastic materials; materials used for
packing, caulking and insulating; flexible tubes, not of
metal. Building materials not of metal; rigid pipes, not of metal,
for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; transportable
buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal. String, twine, nets, tents, awnings, sails, sacks (not
included in other classes); filling materials (except of
rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials. Threads for textile use. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved,
dried and cooked fruit and vegetables; jellies, jams,
compotes; eggs, milk and dairy products; edible oils and
fats. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial
coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread,
pastry and confectionery, edible ices; honey, treacle;
yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces
(condiments); spices; ice. Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and
grains, not included in other classes; live animals; fresh
fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers;
foodstuffs for animals, malt. Construction; repair; installation services. Transport; packaging and storage of merchandise; travel
organization. Treatment of materials.
35.
Adjustable Foot Support Systems Including Fluid-Filled Bladder Chambers
Fluid systems, foot support systems (including sole structures), and/or articles of footwear include: (a) a foot support bladder; (b) a fluid reservoir; (c) a pump (e.g., a foot-activated pump) including an inlet and an outlet, the outlet supplying fluid to one of the fluid reservoir or the foot support bladder; (d) a fluid line placing the foot support bladder or the fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the inlet of the pump; and (e) another fluid line placing the foot support bladder in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. Such fluid systems, foot support systems, and/or articles of footwear further may include an electronic control system (e.g., an electronically controlled switch or valve), e.g., for changing at least one of the fluid lines between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The electronic control system may receive user input for adjusting foot support pressure (e.g., from a mobile electronic device).
An upper-body support garment that provides improved modesty and that can also be lighter weight, more sustainable, more comfortable, and/or include a desired aesthetic. The upper-body support garment can include a front portion having a laminate with one or more foam layers. The laminate layers are shaped and tailored to impart modesty to desired locations of the support garment without adding unnecessary bulk. The laminate can be integrated into a construction with flatter seams that can provide a desired aesthetic, be less likely to create skin irritations, and mitigate or eliminate visible pad lines.
A garment can include a textile that has moisture wicking and concealing properties. The textile may be strategically positioned such that a hydrophilic layer (with wicking properties) is positioned adjacent a skin surface of a wearer, and such that a hydrophobic layer, which has moisture concealing properties, is positioned external to the layer that has moisture wicking properties.
Weighted articles of apparel having an adjustable fit and methods of manufacturing the same. In aspects, upper body, lower body, or full or substantially full body weighted article of apparel having an adjustable fit are provided. Fit-adjusting features or mechanisms can be incorporated into the weighted articles of apparel to allow a fit, tightness, or constriction of a wearable portion and/or the weighted portions to be adjusted, thereby allowing weights to more directly transfer forces onto a wearer in desired areas. The fit-adjusting features can include zipper-mechanisms that can be secured or unsecured while still remaining connected by a connecting textile, e.g., such as a gusset.
An athletic training system has a data recording system and a data engine. The data recording system is configured to record an athletic competition event. The event may have a first team of players competing against a second team of players. The data engine is configured to receive data associated with the recorded athletic competition event. The data engine processes the data and displays the data as a replay of the event in animated form.
A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
40.
ADJUSTABLE FOOT SUPPORT SYSTEMS INCLUDING FLUID-FILLED BLADDER CHAMBERS
Foot support systems for articles of footwear (2180) include: (A) a foot support bladder (1710); (B) a fluid reservoir (1720); (C) a pump (1730) including an inlet (1734) and an outlet (1732), the outlet (1732) supplying fluid to the foot support bladder (1710); (D) a first fluid line (1760) placing the fluid reservoir (1720) in fluid communication with the inlet (1734) of the pump (1730); (E) a second fluid line (1766) placing the foot support bladder (1710) in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir (1720); and (F) an electronic control system (2102) configured to change the second fluid line (1766) between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In other examples, foot support systems for articles of footwear (2180) include: (A) a foot support bladder (400); (B) a fluid reservoir (500); (C) a pump (550) including an inlet (554) and an outlet (552), the outlet (552) supplying fluid to the fluid reservoir (500); (D) a first fluid line (402) placing the foot support bladder (400) in fluid communication with the inlet (554) of the pump (550); (E) a second fluid line (504) placing the foot support bladder (400) in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir (500); and (F) an electronic control system (2102) configured to change the second fluid line (504) between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
A knitted component of an upper for a shoe is described. The knitted component includes an inlaid strand that runs through a course of the knitted component that runs in a toe-heel direction. The inlaid strand may be doubled over within the course so that two segments of the same inlaid strand run alongside each other. Along at least one portion of the course, the inlaid strand is exposed, and the segments of the inlaid strand may form loops through which the laces of the shoe's lacing system can be threaded. The inlaid strand has sufficient tensile strength to allow the laces to be tightened without damaging the strand or other parts of the knitted component.
An upper-body support garment (200) that provides improved modesty and that can also be lighter weight, more sustainable, more comfortable, and/or include a desired aesthetic. The upper-body support garment can include a front portion (240) having a laminate (220) with one or more foam layers. The laminate layers are shaped and tailored to impart modesty to desired locations of the support garment without adding unnecessary bulk. The laminate can be integrated into a construction with flatter seams that can provide a desired aesthetic, be less likely to create skin irritations, and mitigate or eliminate visible pad lines.
A41C 5/00 - Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassières
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
43.
GARMENTS WITH MOISTURE WICKING AND MOISTURE CONCEALING PROPERTIES
A garment can include a textile that has moisture wicking and concealing properties. The textile may be strategically positioned such that a hydrophilic layer (with wicking properties) is positioned adjacent a skin surface of a wearer, and such that a hydrophobic layer, which has moisture concealing properties, is positioned external to the layer that has moisture wicking properties.
A knitted component may include a first area, where the first area includes a plurality of knit loops comprising a first yarn. The knitted component may also include a second yarn at least partially inlaid within the first area of the knitted component such that the second yarn extends between at least a first loop and a second loop of the plurality of knit loops. The second yarn may have a foamable material comprising a blowing agent and a thermoplastic polymer.
D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
D04B 1/12 - Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material
D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
45.
GARMENTS WITH MOISTURE WICKING AND MOISTURE CONCEALING PROPERTIES
A garment can include a textile that has moisture wicking and concealing properties. The textile may be strategically positioned such that a hydrophilic layer (with wicking properties) is positioned adjacent a skin surface of a wearer, and such that a hydrophobic layer, which has moisture concealing properties, is positioned external to the layer that has moisture wicking properties.
A41D 1/215 - Nursing clothing, e.g. for breastfeeding
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a cavity having a first projection extending from a first surface within the cavity in a first direction and a second projection extending from a second surface within the cavity in a second direction toward the first projection and a cushion including a first recess provided on a first side of the cushion and a second recess provided on an opposite, second side of the cushion, the first recess receiving the first projection and the second recess receiving the second projection.
A knitted component of an upper for a shoe is described. The knitted component includes an inlaid strand that runs through a course of the knitted component that runs in a toe-heel direction. The inlaid strand may be doubled over within the course so that two segments of the same inlaid strand run alongside each other. Along at least one portion of the course, the inlaid strand is exposed, and the segments of the inlaid strand may form loops through which the laces of the shoe's lacing system can be threaded. The inlaid strand has sufficient tensile strength to allow the laces to be tightened without damaging the strand or other parts of the knitted component.
Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). Aspects of this technology may relate to one or more of: (a) footwear structures in which such systems are incorporated; (b) valve stem based fluid flow transfer systems; (c) solenoid based fluid flow transfer systems; (d) user input button features; (e) air filter features; (f) fluid tube to fluid distributor connection features; (g) fluid distributor to footwear connection features; (h) valve position sensor features; (i) valve transmission features; (j) pressure control algorithm features; (k) electronic communication features; (l) system sealing features; and/or (m) pressure sensor mounting features.
F04B 43/08 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having tubular flexible members
F04B 43/113 - Pumps having fluid drive the actuating fluid being controlled by at least one valve
F16K 11/02 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
58.
Athletic Performance Monitoring System Utilizing Heart Rate Information
Athletic activity may be monitored using heart rate in addition to or instead of other types of metrics. Multiple different activity types may be compared based on heart rate information, which may be visualized by displaying the heart rate data over time or relative to pace or distance. Additionally, the system may allow a user to analyze his or her heart rate performance by identifying one or more portions of the athletic activity in which a user exhibited a specified range of heart rates.
Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted component for an article of footwear. The knitted component includes a knitted base layer secured to a knitted net layer. The knitted net layer may have a yarn defining cells with openings through which the knitted base layer is exposed. A thermoplastic polymer material, which may initially form yarn that forms the knitted net layer or the knitted base layer, may at least partially fuse the knitted base layer to the knitted net layer. In some aspects, the knitted component further includes one or more inlaid strands at least partially arranged between the knitted base and net layers. The inlaid strands may also include a thermoplastic polymer material that is at least partially melted during heating of the knitted component and, when cooled, fuses the inlaid strands to the knitted base layer and knitted net layer.
A method of forming an article of footwear can include flowing a material into an inlet port of a last and through a plurality of interconnected channels extending through an interior of the last that are fluidly connected to the inlet port. The method can further include flowing the material from each channel, out a respective outlet port of the channel that is disposed on an outer surface of the last, and directly onto the outer surface of the last. The method can further include solidifying the material on the outer surface of the last to form at least a portion of the article of footwear.
A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a cavity having a first projection extending from a first surface within the cavity in a first direction and a second projection extending from a second surface within the cavity in a second direction toward the first projection and a cushion including a first recess provided on a first side of the cushion and a second recess provided on an opposite, second side of the cushion, the first recess receiving the first projection and the second recess receiving the second projection.
A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes perforating a midsole body of a sole structure to form perforations through the midsole body, wherein the midsole body has perforated holes established by the perforations. The method includes disposing each of a plurality of proprioceptive elements of the sole structure in a different one of the perforated holes as an integral portion of the midsole body surrounded by the perforations. Each central axis of the plurality of proprioceptive elements disposed in a medial sidewall portion of the midsole body and a lateral sidewall portion of the midsole body is angled relative to a vertical axis of the midsole body and is configured to align with a direction of a lateral loading force on the midsole body at a location of the respective proprioceptive element.
Systems and methods described herein include receiving, by a processor, one or more data files from an ultrasound shear wave elastography apparatus configured to capture viscoelastic tissue properties in an area of a subject using ultrasound shear wave electrography, processing the one or more data files to compute viscoelastic tissue parameters related to the area of the subject, compiling the viscoelastic tissue parameters and one or more associated data file identifiers to generate a processed data file, wherein the one or more associated data file identifiers includes at least one of: user characteristics, exercise characteristics, a footwear type, or an apparel type, and generating a recommendation report, wherein the recommendation report includes a footwear recommendation selected based on one or more trends from the viscoelastic tissue parameters.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods to provider personalized online product fitting are disclosed. In a variety of embodiments, personalized shopping systems include an automated shopping assistant accessing product data, a matchmaking system accessing history data, preference data, and/or anatomical data measured using an automated shopping assistant apparatus, where the personalized shopping system can generate a personalized match based on the history data, preference data, and/or anatomical data. The automated shopping assistant apparatus may include depth sensors and/or image scanners which can capture a variety of 2D and/or 3D models. These models can be utilized to generate anatomical data. The anatomical data can be used to virtually try on a variety of items. Products may be personalized based on the history data, preference data, and/or anatomical data.
Footwear includes modifiable responsiveness and/or energy return properties. Such footwear may include: (a) a base foot support component that defines a passageway extending from the forefoot region to the heel region; (b) a forefoot securing system in the forefoot region; (c) a heel securing system in the heel region; and (d) a band (including at least one elastic or stretchable portion or region) extending through the passageway and connected with the forefoot and heel securing systems. The band may include features and/or may be attached with components that form portions of the forefoot and/or heel securing systems. Application of different tensile forces to the band modifies and controls the responsiveness and/or energy return properties of the footwear. The tensile forces may be changed, for example, by moving the heel end of the band from a first securing position to a second securing position.
A method of forming an article of footwear can include flowing a material into an inlet port of a last and through a plurality of interconnected channels extending through an interior of the last that are fluidly connected to the inlet port. The method can further include flowing the material from each channel, out a respective outlet port of the channel that is disposed on an outer surface of the last, and directly onto the outer surface of the last. The method can further include solidifying the material on the outer surface of the last to form at least a portion of the article of footwear.
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.
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.
A system for analyzing athletic activity is usable with an article of footwear including a sensor system with a plurality of force sensors configured to sense force exerted by a user's foot, an electronic module contained within the article of footwear, and a plurality of sensor leads connecting the sensors to the electronic module, wherein the electronic module collects data based on force input from the sensors and transmits the data. The system also includes an electronic device in communication with the electronic module. The electronic device includes a processor that receives the data from the electronic module, compares the data to a footstrike template corresponding to a desired footstrike pattern to determine whether a deviation from the footstrike template exists, and generates an indication to the user when the deviation from the desired footstrike pattern is determined to exist, which may also include a degree of such deviation.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
A43B 3/44 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with sensors, e.g. for detecting contact or position
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
88.
Systems for Activating Electronic Devices for Operation with Apparel
Articles of clothing include modules for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the clothing or for performing other functions. Such clothing systems and methods may use physical or other interaction(s) between the module and the article of clothing for activating and/or deactivating the module and/or sensing devices included with the module, for example, to confirm whether the module and clothing are authorized for use with one another.
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
A63B 60/46 - Measurement devices associated with golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like for measuring physical parameters relating to sporting activity, e.g. baseball bats with impact indicators or bracelets for measuring the golf swing
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
Presented are intelligent electronic footwear with controller automated features, methods for making/using such footwear, and control systems for executing automated features of intelligent electronic footwear. An intelligent electronic shoe (IES) includes an upper that attaches to a user's foot, and a sole structure that is attached to the upper and supports thereon the user's foot. An alert system, which is mounted to the sole structure and/or upper, generates predetermined outputs in response to electronic command signals. The IES system also includes a wireless communications device that wirelessly communicates with a remote computing node, and a footwear controller that communicates with the wireless communications device and alert system. The footwear controller receives location data indicative of the user's and remote computing node's locations, determines whether the user's location is within a predetermined location/proximity to the node's location and, if so, transmits command signals to the alert system to notify the user/vehicle.
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
A43B 3/36 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with light sources
A43B 3/44 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with sensors, e.g. for detecting contact or position
A43B 3/48 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with transmitting devices, e.g. GSM or Wi-Fi®
A43B 3/50 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with sound or music sources
A43C 11/16 - Fastenings secured by wire, bolts, or the like
A43C 19/00 - Attachments for footwear, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B60Q 1/14 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 19/49 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system whereby the further system is an inertial position system, e.g. loosely-coupled
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08G 1/005 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles including pedestrian guidance indicator
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A sole system (110) for an article of footwear (100) can include a sole member (122) and a protruding member assembly (124). The sole member includes outwardly and inwardly facing surfaces (138, 140), a plurality of spaced apart first apertures (144) extending though the sole member, and a plurality of first protruding members (158) extending outward from and fixed to a base surface (156) of the outwardly facing surface. The protruding member assembly includes a plurality of second protruding members (126) that are interconnected by connecting portions (128), where the connecting portions are received on the inwardly facing surface of the sole member, and where each second protruding member is vertically movable within a corresponding first aperture of the sole member.
A43B 7/1455 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties
A43B 7/1485 - Recesses or holes, traversing partially or completely the thickness of the pad
A43B 7/28 - Adapting the inner sole of the shoe to the sole of the foot
A43B 13/12 - Soles with several layers of different materials
A43C 15/02 - Non-skid devices or attachments attached to the sole
A43B 13/26 - Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer by use of insertions projecting beyond the sole surface
A43C 15/14 - Non-skid devices or attachments with outwardly-movable spikes
A collar for a barbell, the collar having a first collar portion having a body extending along a curve, wherein the body includes: an outer radial surface; an inner radial surface; a channel extending between the outer radial surface and the inner radial surface; a blockage disposed within the channel, wherein the blockage comprises an elastomeric material; and a first pad extending radially inward from the inner radial surface of the first collar portion, wherein first pad includes the same elastomeric material of the blockage, and wherein the first pad is integral with the blockage disposed within the channel.
Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted component for an article of footwear. The knitted component includes a knitted base layer secured to a knitted net layer. The knitted net layer may have a yarn defining cells with openings through which the knitted base layer is exposed. A thermoplastic polymer material, which may initially form yarn that forms the knitted net layer or the knitted base layer, may at least partially fuse the knitted base layer to the knitted net layer. In some aspects, the knitted component further includes one or more inlaid strands at least partially arranged between the knitted base and net layers. The inlaid strands may also include a thermoplastic polymer material that is at least partially melted during heating of the knitted component and, when cooled, fuses the inlaid strands to the knitted base layer and knitted net layer.
A method including inserting into a mold a first tool having a first surface. The method further includes printing a second tool from a polymer material and inserting the second tool into the first tool. The second tool having a smaller wall thickness than the first tool and including a second surface opposing and in contact with the first surface of the first tool and a third surface formed on an opposite side of the second tool than the second surface.
A pump includes a conduit defining an inner volume and formed from a flexible material, the conduit movable between an expanded state and a relaxed state. A coil is disposed within the conduit and includes an outer diameter that is approximately equal to an inner diameter of the conduit, the coil substantially maintaining its outer diameter when the conduit is moved between the relaxed state and the expanded state. A manifold is in fluid communication with the inner volume and is operable to permit fluid to enter the inner volume in a first mode and expel fluid from the inner volume in a second mode.
