1002 results about "Outdoor activity" patented technology

A light weight compact portable GPS receiver and transmitter for use on the person during outdoor activity, data logging receiver, data logging software supported by battery pack and modified active GPS patch antenna with chips, download connector, download docking station, charging units, mapping software to transfer the GPS data onto various maps including ortho-rectified, flat topographical maps, 3-D projection view topographical maps and street maps.

A new and useful map structure, particularly for an activity within a special region having a geographic boundary, and a technique for creating a map structure are provided. The map and technique are particularly useful in providing a map for use by a hunter in a designated hunting region. The map structure comprises a substrate and map data produced on the substrate. The substrate is designed to withstand the conditions of the special region (e.g. an authorized hunting region), and of the type of handling it is likely to encounter in during the actively in the special region. The map data is also provided in a form that is likely to withstand the conditions of the special region, and is of a type that is particularly useful to the activity in the special region. Moreover, in producing the map structure, an electronic data file is created from which the map data can be produced on the substrate. The electronic data file is configured to produce map data that includes at a predetermined scale a boundary of a special geographic boundary of the special region in which a special outdoor activity, e.g. hunting, is authorized, and that map data includes information (e.g. water tank locations, GPS grid and coordinate information) that are particularly useful for the special outdoor activity.

The present invention provides protective eyewear for indoor and outdoor activities. In particular the present invention provides eyewear with an inner liner that protects the wearer's eyes from wind, dust, moisture, glare, allergens, and damaging ultraviolet radiation, while preventing lens fogging with a direct or indirect venting system.

A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires. The front pocket is sized adequately so excess wire length can be carried within it, thereby avoiding tangling, even during periods of heavy exercise and rapid arm movements, such as during skiing or snowboarding.

The present solution defines groups of users with mobile devices that will be used for the outdoor activity. A group of users may defined with mobile computing devices capable of sending and receiving certain data via radio waves. Each of these devices is equipped with at least one button which can be pressed to invoke the grouping process. One additional mobile computing device capable of sending and receiving information via radio waves and able to receive and store information from any of the mobile computing devices, store these, allow any of the same computing devices to retrieve this information and able to send such information to one or mobile computing devices in such a way that the information arrives at the mobile computing devices via radio waves.

A head covering commonly known as a skull cap in which the ‘tail’ extending from the back of the neck is fashioned into a pouch with an elasticized opening. The user styles his / her long hair with a ponytail, applies and secures the skullcap, and then inserts the ponytail hair into the ‘tail’ pouch. It may be worn under a helmet or hard hat. It has three functions. During windy outdoor activities or while riding in an open vehicle such as a motorcycle, boat, ATV, snowmobile, or convertible automobile, it contains the hair protecting it from the elements which soil the hair and from movement which tangles the hair. In an industrial environment, it effectively contains the hair to prevent free hair from falling forward and obstructing a worker's vision or entangling in machinery. Thirdly, in medical or food preparation industries, it contains the hair preventing contamination.

The present invention provides a method to advertise consumer items that are used in outdoor activities. It utilizes radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, computers, PDAs, and cell phones to link, record, and retrieve positional, personal, and historical data. The personalization and association of an object to a unique event by the consumer will lead to enhanced value of a product. Information that is stored on cell phones, PDAs, computers, and external databases are transferred as multimedia messages. The information is cataloged and organized using the unique RFID number. The subject line of the multimedia message is the RFID tag number. The system can be used to advertise recreational events and commercial items such as skis, coats, hats, shoes, shirts, pants, gloves, sunglasses, surfboards, bicycles, wetsuits, cell phones, computers, golf clubs, golf balls, fishing poles, and lures. The association of RFID tags, consumer items, and memorable events is used to disseminate and promote brand names, copyrights, and trademarks.

A head covering commonly known as a skull cap in which the ‘tail’ extending from the back of the neck is fashioned into a pouch with an elasticized opening. The user styles his / her long hair with a ponytail, applies and secures the skullcap, and then inserts the ponytail hair into the ‘tail’ pouch. It may be worn under a helmet or hard hat. It has three functions. During windy outdoor activities or while riding in an open vehicle such as a motorcycle, boat, ATV, snowmobile, or convertible automobile, it contains the hair protecting it from the elements which soil the hair and from movement which tangles the hair. In an industrial environment, it effectively contains the hair to prevent free hair from falling forward and obstructing a worker's vision or entangling in machinery. Thirdly, in medical or food preparation industries, it contains the hair preventing contamination.

A device for tanning the feet of athletes who develop tanned legs while wearing shorts to participate in outdoor activities. The tanning device also includes a fungicidal mechanism for killing foot funguses as well as a foot massaging mechanism for providing soothing vibrations to the feet while the user is receiving a tanning treatment.

An outdoor storage device for storing items, particularly items for use at a beach, lake, river or any other outdoor recreational activity. The storage device is comprised of a four-sided bin with a perforated bottom and hinged lid. The bottom of the bin contains one or more recessed anchor mounting holes for anchoring the bin to the ground such that the connection of the box and anchor bolt (or anchor stake or rod) is accessible only from the inside of the bin. A locking mechanism is attached to the box and includes a lock bolted to either the lid or front sidewall of the bin. The outdoor storage device may be rented as a storage means for condo owners, resort or theme park patrons, beach or lake visitors, etc. Alternatively, the outdoor storage device may be portable and temporarily anchored in the sand or other surface.

The invention relates to an energy rod containing the following components of the weight parts of: middle chain triglyceride 2-20, protein powder 5-60, syrup 10-30 and other greases 4-10. The energy rod can provide energy rapidly, improve endurance, but can not cause obesity, is especially suitable for athletes and outdoor sporters.

The invention discloses a selfie rod, relates to the field of camera shooting and aims at solving the problems of single effect and poor definition of images shot by use of the selfie rod in the prior art. The following major technical scheme is adopted: the selfie rod comprises a rod body, a handle connected with one end of the rod body, and a bracket connected with the other end of the rod body, wherein the bracket is used for fixing a mobile device; the selfie rod further comprises a camera arranged on the rod body; the camera is used for shooting images and in communication connection with the mobile device; the shot image data are transmitted to the mobile device in real time via the communication connection and the image data are displayed in real time on the screen of the mobile device. The selfie rod is mainly applied to outdoor activities.

Disposable clothing articles for hunting and other outdoor activities are made of a low-cost, lightweight, breathable material, preferably a non-woven with particle barrier properties, and preferably include cinching elements for cinching closed with a good seal the hand and foot openings of the clothing to prevent the escape of human odors. The clothing articles are treated with one or more odor-reducing agents to absorb the human odors that pass through the clothing material. In an example method of making the clothing articles, a liquid odor-reducing agent is sprayed onto the clothing, one or two powder odor-reducing agents are sprinkled onto the inside and outside surfaces of the clothing, and the treated clothing article is stored in a sealable bag or other container.

A footwear shoe structure for sports and general outdoor activity, having excellent benefits with respect to hallux vulgas, has an internal half-size tabi (Japanese sock) structure that uses a stretchable cloth and separates the big toe from the other four toes, the internal structure being interposed between an instep covering material and an upper toe part of a sole. The stretching property of the stretchable cloth forming an upper part and the stretching property of the stretchable cloth forming a lower part of the internal structure are differentiated from one another so as to be smaller in the latter than in the former. A partition member 4 formed of a soft elastic material is fitted into a crotch part between a big toe part and a part of the internal structure for the other four toes. In one embodiment, the upper part of the internal structure is formed of two sheets comprising stretchable cloth of nylon or polyester fiber, and a urethane foam 1c is interposed therebetween. The lower part is formed in a two-sheet structure in which an insole surface is formed of a stretchable nylon tricot cloth, the face thereof in contact with the inside of the sole is formed of a synthetic fiber flat weave cloth, and a urethane foam is interposed therebetween.

A nose cover or nose protector, for adventurers, sports fans, and people who love outdoor activities, comprises a nose piece formed from sheets of paper, plastic, fabric, foam, laminated materials, pressure heat cut and seal materials, and / or die-cut materials to fit and cover the nose. Additional materials of adhesive pieces and soft metal sheets are used to fold and contour the nose cover onto the wearer's nose. A corresponding “hook and loop” strap or “hook” patch is used to connect the nose cover to the bridge of eyewear. This nose cover can also consist of heat packs, cold packs, and / or medicated packs to comfort the user. The nose cover can be used with or without eyewear, and with variety of optional accessories.

The invention discloses blue light resistant dark down sunglasses lenses, made by mixing polycarbonate PC, 7308 toner, 8416 toner, 8415B toner and 8410 toner; wherein every 100kg of polycarbonate PC is added with 6.13g of 7308 toner, 5.56g of 8416 toner, 7.97g of 8415B toner and 0.94g of 8410 toner. The sunglasses lenses are in dark brown, can effectively prevent light with the wavelength of 380-500nm from passing through, reduces harm of blue light to eyes, protects the eyes, prevents eye disease such as cataract and is especially applicable to person received cataract surgery, person with macular degradation family history, person in maintenance period after laser surgery, students who are suffering pseudomyopia and want to control myopic degree not to be increased, person who enjoys outdoor activity or works outdoor, person who lives in hot climate and sunny area, person taking medicine with photosensitivity, person who uses computer for a long time and person suffering from dry eye syndrome.

There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism and a second connector mechanism configured to secure the front panel onto the lens, and openings sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the panel. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning the panel over the lens, positioning the first portion toward an inside portion of the lens, positioning the second portion toward the inside portion of the lens, and attaching the first portion and the second portion to secure the panel onto the lens. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

The present invention provides protective eyewear for indoor and outdoor activities. In particular the present invention provides eyewear with an inner liner that protects the wearer's eyes from wind, dust, moisture, glare, allergens, and damaging ultraviolet radiation, while preventing lens fogging with a direct or indirect venting system.

The invention relates to chemical fibres capable of quickly cooling in wind and a textile contianing the same. The chemical fibre comprises ordinary chemical fibres and a nanometre unit which accounts for 0.1 to 0.4 percent of the total weight of the chemical fibers, wherein the nanometre unit comprises 300 to 8,000nm micro particles; and the micro particles mainly comprise Zn or Al or Ca or Na or P or La, or a mixture of Zn, Al, Ca, Na, P and La. Because the 300 to 8,000nm micro particles are added in the ordinary chemical fibres, the chemical fibres of the invention can quickly cool in wind; compared with the traditional cooling fibres, the chemical fibres of the invention have the advantages of relatibvely low manufacturing cost, simple manufacturing process, easy industrial production and the like; and at the same time, the chemical fibres of the invention can be prepared into a new cooling fibre fabric with excellent quality and the new cooling fibre fabric achieves the effect of cooling and making users feel cool during indoor and outdoor activities, exercises, outdoor works and the like in summer.

An ultraviolet protective garment is provided for wear to protect the user's neck, chest, upper back, chin, and portions of the shoulders. The sun protective neckwear garment is provided for wear primarily during outdoor activity, wherein the user engages in activity which exposes the user's neck, upper chest, upper back, chin, and shoulders to the ultraviolet rays of the sun whether in hot weather climate or cold weather climate, and can be used during indoor activity, or when a user is driving in a vehicle; and provides a secondary wicking utility. The neckwear garment is a single body tubular unit, with a unique generally ship decanter shape, comprising a chin-collar portion; a neck portion; bib portion having shoulder portions. The neckwear garment is manufactured from flexible, elasticized, fabric with ultraviolet blocking capability. The neckwear garment can reduce the wearer's risk of developing various types of skin damage.

The invention is suitable for the technical field of image processing, and provides a mobile communication terminal, which utilizes the positioning function of the mobile communication terminal to implement positioning when taking images so as to obtain the current position of the mobile communication terminal, and the obtained information of the current position is transmitted to a server through a communication network; a map picture corresponding to the current position is generated after the server searches a database, and then the generated map picture is fed back to the mobile communication terminal; and the map picture is overlapped in the taken image by the mobile communication terminal. With the technical scheme provided by the invention, the map picture of the taken place can be overlapped in the taken image by the mobile communication terminal, and more specific information is added through an image record history for a user; and effective additional information can be provided especially for images taken in the tourism or outdoor activities, taken advertisement images and road sign images and the like, thereby facilitating the user to use and improving the degree of humanization of products.

The invention relates to a portable air purifier. An air filtration and purification unit which at least comprises one or more filter elements, a fan and an air speed control unit are arranged in the shell of the purifier, wherein air is absorbed from an air inlet at one end of the shell by using the fan; most harmful foreign matters in the air are filtered out and purified by using the air filtration and purification unit so as to obtain air with high purifying effect; the purified air is led out from an air outlet at one end of the shell; the air outlet is connected with a duct; and the other end of the duct is provided with a nostril plug capable of being inserted and sleeved in nostrils, so that the air speed of the purified air can be regulated in a driving mode or in an automatic or manual mode by using the air speed control unit, the purified air is directed led in the nostrils under appropriate air pressures, and users can easily breath pure air. Due to the design, the portable air purifier can be used for sporters, patients, pedestrians, outdoor activity personnel, persons living or working in epidemic areas, medical personnel, fire fighters and militaries and the like.

A universal footwear includes removable cleats employable during indoor and outdoor activities such as sports, for example. The footwear includes a sole having toe, arch and heel portions respectively. Such a toe portion is provided with a plurality of receptacles, the arch portion includes a gel pack, and the heel has a bottom surface provided with a plurality of receptacles spaced thereabout. The apparatus further includes a body secured to the sole and a plurality of traversing straps extending thereacross for assisting to maintain an operator's foot at a stable position. A plurality of cleats are provided and are removably engageable with said plurality of receptacles, as desired by a user. One pair of shoes can be used for more than one sport thereby allowing a user to attach cleats to the shoe for any sport or remove all cleats from the shoe for casual wear.

A portable accessory device includes a housing having a mounting slot, an accessory unit supported in the housing, and two adjustable retainers for adjusting the size of the mounting slot for a shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Each of the adjustable retainer includes a retention arm, having a pusher surface facing towards the mounting slot, slidably mounted at the housing, wherein the pusher surfaces of the retention arms are facing with each other and are arranged for biasing against an outer surface of the shaft of the outdoor umbrella until the shaft thereof being fitted at the mounting slot so as to substantially mount the housing at the shaft of the outdoor umbrella. Therefore, the portable accessory device is adapted to detachably mount at the outdoor umbrella to provide an additional function via the accessory unit for users to have high quality outdoor activities.

The present invention provides a method to personalize and enhance the value of consumer items for use in outdoor activities. It utilizes radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, computers, PDAs, and cell phones to link, record, and retrieve positional, personal, and historical data. The personalization and association of an object to a unique event by the consumer will lead to enhanced value of the product. Information that is stored on cell phones, PDAs, computers, and external databases are transferred as multimedia messages. The information is cataloged and organized using the unique RFID number. The subject line of the multimedia message is the RFID tag number. Commercial items such as skis, coats, hats, shoes, shirts, pants, gloves, sun glasses, surfboards, bicycles, wetsuits, cell phones, computers, golf clubs, golf balls, fishing poles, and lures will be produced that contain RFID tags.

The invention provides an image pick-up device, which is applicable to the technical filed of image processing. The positioning function of the image pick-up device is utilized for implementing the positioning during image pick-up, obtaining the current position of the image pick-up device, inquiring map pictures corresponding to the current position, and then, overlapping the map pictures into the picked images. The technical scheme provided by the invention has the advantages that the image pick-up device can overlap the map picture of the pick-up place in the picked images, and can add more concrete information for the image recording history of users, in particular for images picked up in travel or other outdoor activities, the picked advertisement images, road sign guiding images and the like, effective additional information can be provided, the use by the users is convenient, and the human oriented degree of products can be improved.

The present disclosure relates to a personal security platform. In particular, the present disclosure relates to such systems designed to be worn or attached to one's garment during use to provide safety and security measures and help if facing hostility, aggression, harassment, or any other emergency situation mostly while in an outdoor activity such as biking, jogging, walking, usage of any open vehicle and the like. Additionally, another aspect of the security platform is protecting users of open vehicles, where a signaling system is provided, comprising a vest or a wearable item having a rear-facing display, a controller and optionally, a front-facing display. The vest is configured to communicate with the controller for operating the display. The controller is configured to operate the display based at least on data from a GPS module and one or more motion sensors.