Aspects herein are directed to a knitted component and articles of footwear that incorporate the same having cushioning structures, window openings, and/or tensile elements. In some aspects, the cushioning structures are positioned on an interior surface of an upper in order to protect a wearer's foot. The cushioning structures can be formed of single-jersey constructions, which cause the cushioning structures to curl, enhancing their cushioning properties. Window openings can be formed in the upper (e.g., using activatable yarns) in order to provide visual indications of the cushioning structures and/or serve as anchor points for tensile elements, which can provide structure to a lacing system.
Aspects herein are directed to a knitted component and articles of footwear that incorporate the same having cushioning structures, window openings, and/or tensile elements. In some aspects, the cushioning structures are positioned on an interior surface of an upper in order to protect a wearer's foot. The cushioning structures can be formed of single-jersey constructions, which cause the cushioning structures to curl, enhancing their cushioning properties. Window openings can be formed in the upper (e.g., using activatable yarns) in order to provide visual indications of the cushioning structures and/or serve as anchor points for tensile elements, which can provide structure to a lacing system.
Three-dimensional molds for use in liquid spray deposition techniques, and methods and systems for manufacturing articles of apparel using the same are provided. In one aspect, the three-dimensional molds comprise a base surface and a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion extends from the base surface to a tip or an edge of the respective protrusion, and each tip or edge forms an overhang over the base surface such that the article of apparel includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of overhangs formed by the plurality of protrusions. In another aspect, the methods of manufacturing an article of apparel comprises depositing a first layer of a first liquid material onto a three-dimensional mold including a plurality of openings and drying or curing the first liquid material on the three-dimensional mold to form the article of apparel.
A non-transient computer-readable medium can contain instructions for causing a computing system to perform the method of selecting a base footwear structure, the base footwear structure including an upper that is configured to be coupled to a sole structure, retrieving a model of an article of footwear that can be formed from the selected base footwear structure, selecting one or more design elements from a plurality of available design elements associated with the model, updating the model based on the one or more selected design elements, and generating the article of footwear from the updated model. In some examples, the one or more design elements are design elements that can be added to or modified on the base footwear structure to form the article of footwear.
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to an article at least partially formed by a knitted component. In some embodiments, the article may include an upper for an article of footwear. The knitted component may include a seamless portion extending from a toe area, through a midfoot area, and to a heel area of the upper on at least one of a lateral and a medial side of the upper. A first course may at least partially form the knitted component, and the first course may extend from the heel area to the toe area of the upper. The knitted component may include one or more scallop elements at least partially overlapping.
D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics 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 machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
A running harness, having a body; a first strap coupled to a first side of the body, wherein the first strap includes at least one device fastener; and a first training device. The first training device including a base extending from a first side to a second side; a strap fastener provided at the first side of the base and configured to couple to and be removed from the at least one device fastener of the first strap, wherein a position of the strap fastener along a length of the first strap is adjustable; and a band coupled to the second side of the base and having a predetermined elasticity, wherein the band includes a loop configured to be expanded in a direction away from the second side and the strap fastener.
Footwear uppers include: (a) a first upper member (formed from one or more component parts) including: one or more lace-engaging openings formed as elongated through hole openings with a length dimension extending in a top-to-bottom direction of the upper and a width dimension extending in a heel-to-toe direction of the upper, and wherein the length dimension is at least two times larger than the width dimension; (b) one or more midfoot supporting gussets located inside the first upper member, the midfoot supporting gusset(s) including one or more lace-engaging through holes (configured to pair up with the corresponding one or more lace-engaging openings of the first upper member); and (c) a lace extending through the lace-engaging opening(s) and the lace-engaging through hole(s). When the lace is tightened, the lace-engaging through hole(s) will at least partially align with a portion of its corresponding lace-engaging opening.
At a high level, aspects herein are directed to an extruder having an adjustable pressure output. The extruder comprises a frame and a barrel having an internal cylindrical volume that has a first longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end. The barrel is coupled to the frame. The extruder also includes a screw within the barrel internal cylindrical volume. The screw has a distal end and a proximal end, and is rotationally movable within the internal cylindrical volume and linearly moveable within the internal cylindrical volume. The screw distal end is linearly moveable at least 1 mm relative to the barrel end having a nozzle. The extruder further includes a linear drive coupled with the frame. The linear drive is coupled with the screw and provides linear movement coaxial with the first longitudinal axis to linearly move the screw.
B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
12.
KNITTED COMPONENT FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH TWO OR MORE MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS
A knitted component for an article of footwear may have an overfoot portion and an underfoot portion, a first yarn, where the first yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion, and a second yam, where the second yarn at least partially forms the overfoot portion and at least partially forms the underfoot portion. The first yarn may include a first material composition with a first melting point and the second yam may include a second material composition with a second melting point. The first melting point may be at least 20 degrees Celsius higher than the second melting point.
A43B 23/04 - Uppers made of one piece; Uppers with inserted gussets
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
A41D 13/015 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
B05C 11/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not specifically provided for in groups
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
B32B 3/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
D06B 1/02 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating by spraying or projecting
14.
FOOTWEAR SENSING SYSTEMS FORMED AS A SOCKLINER OR INSOLE COMPONENT
Footwear sensor systems and products containing them (e.g., sockliners (100), footwear uppers (1202), foot support systems (e.g., sole structures (1204)), articles of footwear (1200), etc.) may include: (i) a base component (200) having a processor mount region (230); (ii) a sensor system (300) overlaying at least a portion of the base component, the sensor system including a sensor element (302A, 302B, 302C, 302H) and a connector component (310) located adjacent the processor mount region; and (iii) a moderator plate (700) at least partially covering the connector component and including an opening (702) that at least partially overlays the processor mount region. Such footwear sensing systems further may include one or more of: (a) a filler element (500) located between the moderator plate and the sensor system (if needed); (b) a cover member (900) overlaying the base component, sensor system, and moderator plate; (c) a charging component (320); (d) a processing system (1000) located in the processor mount region; and/or (e) one or more other sensors (1012, 1014).
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 13/38 - Built-in insoles joined to uppers during the manufacturing process, e.g. structural insoles; Insoles glued to shoes during the manufacturing process
A43B 17/00 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.
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
A43C 19/00 - Attachments for footwear, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
An article of footwear, system, and method includes a sole structure, an upper, and a liner. The upper is coupled to the sole structure and forming a void configured to admit a foot of a wearer. The liner is configured to be inserted in the void and extend along the sole structure and includes a structure configured to cushion the foot of the wearer, a sensor positioned in the structure configured to determine a property of the foot of the wearer, an electronic module, configured to be communicatively coupled to the sensor, positioned in the structure, and a flexible electronic tab, operatively coupled to the electronic module, configured to protrude from the structure and extend up along a side of the upper.
A liner system for an article of footwear, system, and method includes a liner structure, a sensor, a housing, an electronic module, and a ground plane. The sensor is configured to determine a property of the foot of a wearer. The housing is seated at least in part in the liner structure. The electronic module is coupled to the sensor and positioned in the housing and includes an internal wireless transceiver configured to transmit information based on data received from the sensor concerning the property of the foot and an internal antenna, positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver, configured to wirelessly transmit the information from the wireless transceiver. The ground plane is operatively coupled to the internal antenna and projects outside of the housing, extending along the liner structure, and configured to extend an effective range of the internal antenna.
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 WiFi
A43B 17/02 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient
A43B 3/38 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with power sources
A43B 1/00 - Footwear characterised by the material
A plate for a sole structure of an article of footwear includes a platform extending from a first platform end to a second platform end, the platform being substantially planar from the first platform end to the second platform end, a first arcuate segment extending in a first direction from the first platform end to a first distal end, and a second arcuate segment extending in an opposite second direction from the second platform end to a second distal end, the second distal end being coplanar with the first distal end.
At a high level, aspects herein are directed to an extruder having an adjustable pressure output. The extruder comprises a frame and a barrel having an internal cylindrical volume that has a first longitudinal axis extending between a first end and a second end. The barrel is coupled to the frame. The extruder also includes a screw within the barrel internal cylindrical volume. The screw has a distal end and a proximal end, and is rotationally movable within the internal cylindrical volume and linearly moveable within the internal cylindrical volume. The screw distal end is linearly moveable at least 1 mm relative to the barrel end having a nozzle. The extruder further includes a linear drive coupled with the frame. The linear drive is coupled with the screw and provides linear movement coaxial with the first longitudinal axis to linearly move the screw.
B29C 48/02 - Small extruding apparatus, e.g. handheld, toy or laboratory extruders
B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
A plate for a sole structure of an article of footwear includes a platform extending from a first platform end to a second platform end, the platform being substantially planar from the first platform end to the second platform end, a first arcuate segment extending in a first direction from the first platform end to a first distal end, and a second arcuate segment extending in an opposite second direction from the second platform end to a second distal end, the second distal end being coplanar with the first distal end.
A method for displaying game-related images on footwear with integrated or coupled display devices. The method includes authenticating user credentials with a video game platform, querying the platform for game-related images associated with the user's profile, and receiving a user-selected image. The selected image is processed for display on the footwear's display device. A communication link is established between a computing device and the display device, and the processed image is transmitted and displayed. The method further involves receiving a unique article identifier from communication circuitry associated with the display device and recording an association between the displayed image and the article identifier.
An article of footwear, system, and method includes a sole structure, an upper, and a liner. The upper is coupled to the sole structure and forming a void configured to admit a foot of a wearer. The liner is configured to be inserted in the void and extend along the sole structure and includes a structure configured to cushion the foot of the wearer, a sensor positioned in the structure configured to determine a property of the foot of the wearer, an electronic module, configured to be communicatively coupled to the sensor, positioned in the structure, and a flexible electronic tab, operatively coupled to the electronic module, configured to protrude from the structure and extend up along a side of the upper.
A liner system for an article of footwear, system, and method includes a liner structure, a sensor, a housing, an electronic module, and a ground plane. The sensor is configured to determine a property of the foot of a wearer. The housing is seated at least in part in the liner structure. The electronic module is coupled to the sensor and positioned in the housing and includes an internal wireless transceiver configured to transmit information based on data received from the sensor concerning the property of the foot and an internal antenna, positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver, configured to wirelessly transmit the information from the wireless transceiver. The ground plane is operatively coupled to the internal antenna and projects outside of the housing, extending along the liner structure, and configured to extend an effective range of the internal antenna.
H01Q 1/27 - Adaptation for use in or on movable bodies
A43B 3/38 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements with power 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
Footwear sensor systems and products containing them (e.g., sockliners, footwear uppers, foot support systems, articles of footwear, etc.) may include: (i) a base component having a processor mount region; (ii) a sensor system overlaying at least a portion of the base component, the sensor system including a sensor element and a connector component located adjacent the processor mount region; and (iii) a moderator plate at least partially covering the connector component and including an opening that at least partially overlays the processor mount region. Such footwear sensing systems further may include one or more of: (a) a filler element located between the moderator plate and the sensor system (if needed); (b) a cover member overlaying the base component, sensor system, and moderator plate; (c) a charging component; (d) a processing system located in the processor mount region; and/or (e) one or more other sensors.
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
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; (1) 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 valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement 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 valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement 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 housings; Use of materials therefor of taps or cocks
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WEARABLE ARTICLE WITH DISPLAY FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL IMAGES
A method for displaying and managing digital collectables on wearable articles with integrated displays. The method involves receiving a digital collectable at a computing device and transmitting it to a wearable article for display on an integrated display. An identifier unique to the wearable article is received, and an association between the digital collectable and the wearable article identifier is recorded. The method further includes receiving information related to the usage of the wearable article while displaying the digital collectable. Based on this received information, metadata for the digital collectable is generated. The generated metadata is then recorded in association with the digital collectable.
A footwear upper (12) has a unitary knit structure (16) with a knit outer face layer (50), a knit inner face layer (52), and a knit intermediate layer (54) integrally knit to define forefoot (20), midfoot (22), and heel regions (24) of the footwear upper (12). The knit intermediate layer (54) is disposed between the knit outer face layer (50) and the knit inner face layer (52) at a plurality of first zones (Z1) and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones (Z2), the first zones (Z1) alternating with the second zones (Z2) in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure (16) having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones (Z1) than in the second zones (Z2), and a greater breathability in the second zones (Z2) than in the first zones (Z1).
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threads; Fabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
A43B 1/04 - Footwear characterised by the material made of fibres or fabrics made therefrom braided, knotted, knitted or crocheted
A43B 1/00 - Footwear characterised by the material
A43B 7/00 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
A footwear upper has a unitary knit structure with a knit outer face layer, a knit inner face layer, and a knit intermediate layer integrally knit to define forefoot, midfoot, and heel regions of the footwear upper. The knit intermediate layer is disposed between the knit outer face layer and the knit inner face layer at a plurality of first zones and absent from or present in a lesser amount or a lesser density in a plurality of second zones, the first zones alternating with the second zones in a longitudinal direction, and the unitary knit structure having a greater modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction in the first zones than in the second zones, and a greater breathability in the second zones than in the first zones. A method of manufacturing the footwear upper is disclosed.
A nonwoven textile can be treated with a laser to construct bonding structures between fibers of the nonwoven textile. In examples, the nonwoven textile can have fibers including a material that absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted by a laser. In addition, based on absorbing the electromagnetic radiation, the fibers can soften, and the softened portions of the fibers can contact one or more other fibers of the nonwoven textile. When the softened portions re-solidify (e.g., after removal of the electromagnetic radiation), the re-solidified portions of the fiber can at least partially encapsulate the other fiber(s) to form the bonding structure between the re-solidified portions and the other fiber(s). In some examples, the bonding structure can reduce the likelihood of the fibers that are associated with the bonding structure from migrating through a face of the nonwoven textile and forming pills.
D04H 1/559 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving the fibres being within layered webs
D04H 1/4374 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece using different kinds of webs, e.g. by layering webs
D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibres; Composite fibres; Mixed fibres; Ultrafine fibres; Fibres for artificial leather
D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
D04H 1/558 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in combination with mechanical or physical treatments other than embossing
D04H 1/74 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being orientated, e.g. in parallel
A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a foam structure, and a tensile member. The second barrier layer is secured to the first barrier layer to define an interior void between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The interior void contains a predetermined volume of fluid. The foam structure and the tensile member are disposed within the interior void, whereby the tensile member includes a plurality of fibers extending in a first direction between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.
B29K 675/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
B32B 3/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
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
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
B32B 7/08 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A cushioning article includes a bladder enclosing an interior cavity and retaining a gas in the interior cavity. A tensile component is disposed in the interior cavity and includes tensile layers and a plurality of tethers connecting the tensile layers. The tensile layers are connected to an inner surface of the bladder such that the tethers span across the interior cavity. The bladder has an inwardly-protruding bond that joins an inner surface of the bladder to the tensile component, protrudes inward into the interior cavity, and partially traverses the plurality of tethers such that the bladder is narrowed at the inwardly protruding bond and the gas in the interior cavity fluidly communicates across the inwardly-protruding bond. A method of manufacturing a cushioning article is disclosed.
A nonwoven textile can be treated with a laser to construct bonding structures between fibers of the nonwoven textile. In examples, the nonwoven textile can have fibers including a material that absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted by a laser. In addition, based on absorbing the electromagnetic radiation, the fibers can soften, and the softened portions of the fibers can contact one or more other fibers of the nonwoven textile. When the softened portions re-solidify (e.g., after removal of the electromagnetic radiation), the re-solidified portions of the fiber can at least partially encapsulate the other fiber(s) to form the bonding structure between the re-solidified portions and the other fiber(s). In some examples, the bonding structure can reduce the likelihood of the fibers that are associated with the bonding structure from migrating through a face of the nonwoven textile and forming pills.
D04H 1/485 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres in combination with at least one other method of consolidation in combination with weld-bonding
D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
D04H 1/556 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving by infrared heating
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first sole plate extending from an anterior end of the sole structure to a posterior end of the sole structure. The sole structure further includes a first cleat set disposed in a forefoot region and having a first plurality of traction elements arranged in a first annular pattern about a first axis disposed in the forefoot region. The sole structure also A second cleat set is disposed in a heel region of the sole structure and includes a second plurality of the traction elements arranged in a second annular pattern about a second axis disposed in the heel region.
A locking structure for an article includes a bladder including a first barrier element attached to a second barrier element to define a chamber having an interior void. A locking system includes locking elements that each attach to at least one elastic element. The locking elements each include at least one interface surface. The interior void of the bladder operable between a first pressure to move the locking system to a locked state and a second pressure to move the locking system to an unlocked state.
A system, recharge apparatus, and method includes transmit coils positioned in a pattern to allow at least one of the transmit coils to establish a wireless link with a receive coil positioned in proximity of the recharge apparatus. A power source is coupled to the transmit coils and configured to selectively energize ones of the transmit coils to transfer power to the receive coil. An energy efficiency detection circuit is configured to detect an electrical response of each one of the transmit coils when energized by the power source, the electrical response indicative of an energy efficiency between the one of the transmit coils and the receive coil. The power source selectively energizes ones of the transmit coils, selected according to a statistical analysis of an historical record and the electrical response indicative of the energy efficiency meeting a minimum efficiency criterion for energy transfer to the receive coil.
A method of provisioning or distributing a cryptographic digital asset and supervising a secondary transfer of the digital asset includes receiving a transaction confirmation indicative of a completed transaction of a product from a first party to a second party; determining or receiving a unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; receiving a request to transfer the cryptographic digital asset to a second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address; and recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address.
G06F 7/58 - Random or pseudo-random number generators
G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
G06F 16/28 - Databases characterised by their database models, e.g. relational or object models
G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
A sole structure (100) for an article of footwear (10) includes a first sole plate (102) extending from an anterior end (12) of the sole structure to a posterior end (14) of the sole structure. The sole structure further includes a first cleat set (106) disposed in a forefoot region (20) and having a first plurality of traction elements (114a-114e) arranged in a first annular pattern about a first axis (A20) disposed in the forefoot region. The sole structure includes also a second cleat set (110) disposed in a heel region (24) of the sole structure and including a second plurality of the traction elements (114h-114k) arranged in a second annular pattern about a second axis (A24) disposed in the heel region.
A locking structure for an article includes a bladder including a first barrier element attached to a second barrier element to define a chamber having an interior void. A locking system includes locking elements that each attach to at least one elastic element. The locking elements each include at least one interface surface. The interior void of the bladder operable between a first pressure to move the locking system to a locked state and a second pressure to move the locking system to an unlocked state.
Fluid Systems and/or Laminated Structures Including Inflated Chambers for Controlling Fluid Flow in Fluid Lines and Products Including Such Fluid Systems and Structures
Fluid systems include: (i) a fluid line having a fluid line wall made at least in part from flexible material; and (ii) an inflated fluid chamber having a chamber wall made at least in part from flexible material. Portions of the fluid chamber and fluid line are positioned adjacent one another. The fluid chamber contains fluid at a first pressure. When pressure in the fluid line is below a first threshold value (e.g., less than the first pressure), the chamber wall is positioned to stop fluid flow through the fluid line. But, when pressure in the fluid line is greater than a second threshold value (e.g., greater than the first pressure), the chamber wall is positioned to allow fluid flow through the fluid line. The fluid system may be a laminate, e.g., with plural sheets of thermoplastic elastomer material sealed together to form the fluid line and fluid chamber.
An article of footwear including an adaptive support system includes a plurality of support members. Each support member includes an outer chamber and an inner chamber, the inner chamber being filled with a magnetorheological fluid. An electromagnet is disposed adjacent to the inner chamber and can be used to vary the viscosity of the magnetorheological fluid.
Footwear uppers include a footwear upper base formed from one or more component parts and including: (i) an instep region including at least one of a tongue base region or instep base region and (ii) a heel-containing region. A bladder is engaged with the footwear upper. The bladder includes: (i) at least a first instep chamber engaged with the instep region, (ii) at least a first heel and/or ankle support chamber engaged with the heel-containing region, and (iii) a first fluid line connecting the first instep chamber and the first heel and/or ankle support chamber and placing the first instep chamber in fluid communication with the first heel and/or ankle support chamber. Fluid moving from the first instep chamber to the first heel and/or ankle support chamber (e.g., under force applied by a footwear securing strap) provides further support for the wearer's heel and/or ankle.
A method for providing customer service includes electronically receiving an inquiry from a user via a messaging engine; analyzing the inquiry to determine an inquiry parameter selected from the group consisting of a complexity of the inquiry, a number of outstanding inquiries, and an urgency of the inquiry; adjusting a reward amount based on the inquiry parameter, wherein the reward amount increases as the complexity, number of outstanding inquiries, or urgency increases; offering the adjusted reward amount to a pool of agents; and assigning the inquiry to a message queue of an agent from the pool of agents that accepts the offered adjusted reward amount.
Fluid systems (1700), foot support systems (including sole structures), and/or articles of footwear (250) include: (a) a foot support bladder (1710); (b) a fluid reservoir (1720); (c) a pump (1730) (e.g., a foot-activated pump) 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); and (e) a second fluid line (1766) placing the foot support bladder (1710) in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir (1720). Such fluid systems (1700), foot support systems, and/or articles of footwear (250) further may include a switch (1740) configured to change the second fluid line (1766) between an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the second fluid line (1766) is in the closed configuration, the pump (1730) moves fluid from the fluid reservoir (1720) to the foot support bladder (1710), and movement of sufficient fluid from the fluid reservoir (1720) to the foot support bladder (1710) with the second fluid line (1766) in the closed configuration decreases a height dimension (H1, H2) of the fluid reservoir (1720). Such fluid systems (1700), foot support systems, and/or articles of footwear (250) further may include a fluid line support member (600) (e.g., for supporting fluid line (1764) and/or fluid line (1766)).
A43B 17/03 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient filled with a gas, e.g. air
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STITCH-PRESSING COMPONENT, KNITTING MACHINE WITH STITCH-PRESSING COMPONENT, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING, INTEGRATING, AND USING THE SAME
Stitch-pressing components (56, 82), knitting machines (10) with stitch-pressing components (56, 82), and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. The stitch-pressing components (56, 82) herein can be configured to replace a yarn-feeder (20, 36) that is mounted on a rail (22) of a knitting machine (10). This allows the stitch-pressing component (56, 82) to be shifted along the rail (22), and shifted between a raised position and a lowered position like the yarn-feeder (20, 36), so that the stitch-pressing component (56, 82) can be used to press on yarn (13) that is inlaid to form part of a knitted structure. The stitch-pressing components (56, 82) herein can be implemented in knitting machines (10) to facilitate different stitch¬ pressing processes with limited cost, complexity, and modification to existing knitting machines (10).
D04B 15/64 - Thread guides for straight-bar knitting machines
D04B 15/90 - Take-up or draw-off devices for knitting products for flat-bed knitting machines
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FLUID SYSTEMS AND/OR LAMINATED STRUCTURES INCLUDING INFLATED CHAMBERS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW IN FLUID LINES AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING SUCH FLUID SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
Fluid systems (100, 600, 700, 800) include: (i) a fluid line (150) having a fluid line wall (150W) made at least in part from flexible material; and (ii) an inflated fluid chamber (160) having a chamber wall (160W) made at least in part from flexible material. Portions of the fluid chamber (160) and fluid line (150) are positioned adjacent one another. The fluid chamber (160) contains fluid at a first pressure. When pressure (P150) in the fluid line (150) is below a first threshold value (e.g., less than the first pressure), the chamber wall (150W) is positioned to stop fluid flow through the fluid line (150). But, when pressure (P150) in the fluid line (150) is greater than a second threshold value (e.g., greater than the first pressure), the chamber wall (150W) is positioned to allow fluid flow through the fluid line (150). The fluid system (100, 600, 700, 800) may be a laminate, e.g., with plural sheets (110, 120, 130, 170) of thermoplastic elastomer material sealed together to form the fluid line (150) and fluid chamber (160).
A43B 17/03 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient filled with a gas, e.g. air
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FLUID SYSTEMS AND FOOT SUPPORT SYSTEMS INCLUDING INFLATABLE FOOT SUPPORT CHAMBERS WITH VARYING FOOT SUPPORT PRESSURE AND FOOTWEAR PRODUCTS INCLUDING SUCH SYSTEMS
Fluid systems (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 150) switch between a high pressure configuration and a low pressure configuration. Such fluid systems (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 150) may be incorporated into sole structures (200) and/or footwear (200) in which the fluid systems (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 150) may be used to vary foot support pressure between a high pressure foot support configuration (e.g., a firmer and more responsive configuration for more active uses) and a low pressure foot support configuration (e.g., a softer and more comfortable configuration for standing or less active uses). Some examples of this technology may include foot support systems (100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 150) for articles of footwear (200) having: (a) a foot support bladder (120); (b) a first pump (104) including a first pump inlet (104I) and a first pump outlet (104O); (c) a first fluid line (118) placing the first pump outlet (104O) in fluid communication with the foot support bladder (120) for supplying fluid to the foot support bladder (120); and (d) a slow pressure release component (124) in fluid communication with the foot support bladder (120). The slow pressure release component (124) releases fluid from the foot support bladder (120) to change the foot support bladder (120) from the high pressure foot support configuration to the low pressure foot support configuration.
A43B 17/03 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined wedge-like or resilient filled with a gas, e.g. air
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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 first fluid line placing the foot support bladder or the fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the inlet of the pump; and (e) a second 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 one or more of: (i) a fluid line support member (e.g., for supporting one or both of the fluid lines); and/or (ii) a switch (e.g., for changing at least one of the fluid lines between an open configuration and a closed configuration).
Stitch-pressing components, knitting machines with stitch-pressing components, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. The stitch-pressing components herein can be configured to replace a yarn-feeder that is mounted on a rail of a knitting machine. This allows the stitch-pressing component to be shifted along the rail, and shifted between a raised position and a lowered position like the yarn-feeder, so that the stitch-pressing component can be used to press on yarn that is inlaid to form part of a knitted structure. The stitch-pressing components herein can be implemented in knitting machines to facilitate different stitch-pressing processes with limited cost, complexity, and modification to existing knitting machines.
D04B 15/90 - Take-up or draw-off devices for knitting products for flat-bed knitting machines
D04B 7/04 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles with two sets of needles
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Fluid Systems and Foot Support Systems Including Inflatable Foot Support Chambers with Varying Foot Support Pressure and Footwear Products Including Such Systems
Fluid systems switch between a high pressure configuration and a low pressure configuration. Such fluid systems may be incorporated into sole structures and/or footwear in which the fluid systems may be used to vary foot support pressure between a high pressure foot support configuration (e.g., a firmer and more responsive configuration for more active uses) and a low pressure foot support configuration (e.g., a softer and more comfortable configuration for standing or less active uses). Some examples of this technology may use a manually activated interface to switch between the high pressure foot support configuration and the low pressure foot support configuration. In other examples, the fluid system may be configured to automatically change between the high pressure foot support configuration (e.g., when the wearer moves) and the low pressure foot support configuration (e.g., when the wearer remains stationary).
A sport chair includes a seating surface operative to support a user and a processor. The processor is configured to detect the presence of a user on the seating surface, establish communication with an article of apparel on the body of the user, receive an indication of a physiological parameter of the user from a biometric sensor provided with the article of apparel, and output the physiological parameter to a display.
A47C 7/74 - Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like for ventilation, heating or cooling
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 21/45 - Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means by claw-like means with special tensioning means
A47C 3/12 - Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats with shell-shaped seat and back-rest unit, e.g. having arm-rests
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/1171 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
A61B 5/1172 - Identification of persons based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof using fingerprinting
A63F 13/212 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity
A63F 13/217 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using environment-related information, i.e. information generated otherwise than by the player, e.g. ambient temperature or humidity
A63F 13/23 - Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console
A63F 13/40 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
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Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure
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 valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement 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 valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement 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 housings; Use of materials therefor of taps or cocks
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Wearable Device Assembly Having Athletic Functionality
An activity monitoring device may provide data indicating one or more activities performed by a user. The wearable device may send the data to another computing device. An interface may be used to display the data. One or more display characteristics associated with the interface may be determined based on a location of the activity monitoring device.
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
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing various athletic movements and generating performance characteristics based on the data corresponding to such athletic movements. Users may also be encouraged to participate in athletic challenges or competitions against other users or groups of users. In addition, athletic movement data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
Systems and methods for prompting a user to perform an exercise and monitoring the exercise are provided. Multiple independent sensors or sensor systems may be used to calculate energy expenditure. Various criteria may be used to manually or automatically select the independent sensor or sensor system or combination that will be used with the energy expenditure calculations.
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63F 13/5375 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for graphically or textually suggesting an action, e.g. by displaying an arrow indicating a turn in a driving game
This disclosure relates to a composite textile that can be sustainable, as well as methods and systems for constructing the composite textile and recollecting and harvesting excess material (e.g., remnants). In at least some examples, a first pattern piece is cut from a first material layer, and a second pattern piece is cut from a second material layer. In addition, the first pattern piece can be separated from the first material layer, which can leave a first remnant, and the second pattern piece can be separated from the second material layer, which can leave a second remnant. Once separated, the first pattern piece can be stacked atop the second pattern piece, and the stacked pattern pieces can be entangled to form a composite pattern piece. The remnant associated with the first material layer can be separated from the remnant associated with the second material layer and reused.
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 37/20 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of continuous webs only
B32B 38/10 - Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
Methods and systems for event prediction. The system includes at least one connector configured to gather at least partially incomplete data from at least one data source. The gathered data may be communicated to a model definition module that converts at least a subset of the gathered data into a prediction model in accordance with a received definition. A prediction module may receive a prediction query and, in response, supply an event prediction based on the prediction model.
A knitted component comprises plush loops created with an inlaid yarn. A first surface of the knitted component includes a first yarn formed with a first stitch sequence that includes a quantity of knit stitches and a quantity of missed stitches. The second surface includes a second yarn formed with a second stitch sequence that includes a quantity of tuck stitches and a quantity of missed stitches. A third yarn is inlaid between two needle beds knitting the first and second yarns, and while the third yarn is inlaid, tuck stitches of the second yarn created with the previous pass of the carriage are transferred from one needle bed to another. Loops formed by the third yarn are locked into place by the transferred tuck stitches. The knitted component may be incorporated into an article of footwear. A method of manufacturing the knitted component is also described herein.
D04B 1/12 - Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
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WRITING TO APPAREL BY FLEXING PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATOR
A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the wearable article to the worn on a body, a piezoelectric generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to output a voltage, a data translator, coupled to the piezoelectric generator, configured to output electronic data based on the voltage, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the data translator, configured to store the electronic data from the data translator.
A43D 999/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE TEXTILE
This disclosure relates to a composite textile that can be sustainable, as well as methods and systems for constructing the composite textile and recollecting and harvesting excess material (e.g., remnants). In at least some examples, a first pattern piece is cut from a first material layer, and a second pattern piece is cut from a second material layer. In addition, the first pattern piece can be separated from the first material layer, which can leave a first remnant, and the second pattern piece can be separated from the second material layer, which can leave a second remnant. Once separated, the first pattern piece can be stacked atop the second pattern piece, and the stacked pattern pieces can be entangled to form a composite pattern piece. The remnant associated with the first material layer can be separated from the remnant associated with the second material layer and reused.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
D04H 1/498 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres entanglement of layered webs
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
D06H 7/00 - Apparatus or processes for cutting, or otherwise severing, specially adapted for the cutting, or otherwise severing, of textile materials
Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for 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 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
A method includes positioning a first polymer sheet on a substantially first flat surface of a tool, positioning a second polymer sheet on the first polymer sheet, and moving a second substantially flat surface of the tool into contact with the second polymer sheet. The method also includes maintaining a gap between the first polymer sheet and the second polymer sheet at a predetermined area and heating one of the two substantially flat surfaces of the tool to heat one of the first polymer sheet and the second polymer sheet. The method further includes joining the first polymer sheet and the second polymer sheet together at locations outside of the predetermined area to define a peripheral bond of the chamber.
B29C 51/12 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
