A directional lock or a headgear or interface assembly comprising one or more directional locks that include a catch arrangement for initiating or assisting in movement of a lock member of the direction lock. In some configurations, the catch arrangement assists movement of the lock member in only a portion of a range of travel of the lock member. In some configurations, the directional lock has a housing and a sleeve and the catch arrangement has a catch arm carried by the sleeve. The catch arm includes a catch end that contacts the lock member, which can be a lock washer in some configurations.

A directional lock or a headgear or interface assembly comprising one or more directional locks that include a catch arrangement for initiating or assisting in movement of a lock member of the direction lock. In some configurations, the catch arrangement assists movement of the lock member in only a portion of a range of travel of the lock member. In some configurations, the directional lock has a housing and a sleeve and the catch arrangement has a catch arm carried by the sleeve. The catch arm includes a catch end that contacts the lock member, which can be a lock washer in some configurations.

The present invention relates to expandable styling garment apparatuses, systems, and methods. Specifically, the present invention relates to a first section made of absorbent material and a second ring-shaped section made of elastic material, the second section disposed roughly centrally in the first section. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to placing the first and second sections over a user in a first configuration for use in a first application and subsequently and/or alternatively placing the first and second sections in a second configuration for use in a second application. The first and second sections may be expandable.

An assembly is presented for covering a head of a wearer of an eye mask. The eye mask includes a mask strap to secure the eye mask around the head. The assembly includes a head covering to cover at least a portion of the head, with a first slot extending from a left side to a right side of the covering. A strap is received within the first slot such that opposing ends of the strap are operatively connected to the mask strap on the left side and right side of the covering. The head covering may also include a second slot that extends along a rear side of the covering to receive the mask strap such that the mask strap extends from a left side to a right side of the covering through the rear slot. A method is also presented for wearing the head covering and the eye mask.

A head protection bonnet for wearing under a steel helmet or under a ballistic helmet, having an outer layer, a damping layer at least indirectly adjacent to the outer layer and an inner fabric layer, wherein the outer layer has the following properties: fireproof or flame-retardant and cut-resistant and puncture-resistant.

A head protection bonnet for wearing under a steel helmet or under a ballistic helmet, having an outer layer, a damping layer at least indirectly adjacent to the outer layer and an inner fabric layer, wherein the outer layer has the following properties: fireproof or flame-retardant and cut-resistant and puncture-resistant.

An apparel system for applying topical treatments includes an article of apparel configured to cover and interface with a skin surface of a human body, the article of apparel including an oleophobic and moisture wicking layer. A method for applying a topical treatment is also disclosed.

An apparel system for applying topical treatments includes an article of apparel configured to cover and interface with a skin surface of a human body, the article of apparel including an oleophobic and moisture wicking layer. A method for applying a topical treatment is also disclosed.

An upper body article of clothing has a hood and a pump for filling an airtight inflatable inner space in the hood with air or other gas. The inflatable inner space extends along parts of the hood around the neck and over the head of a person wearing the article.

Sensor module for sensing forces to the head of an individual and wirelessly transmitting signals corresponding thereto for analysis, tracking and/or reporting the sensed forces.