An article of apparel and method include a structure configured to enclose a human body part, a pressure sensor array including multiple pressure sensors separately positioned at locations within the structure, wherein each pressure sensor is configured to output a signal indicative of an amount of pressure being exerted on the pressure sensor by an external mechanical force, an electronic display, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive signals from the pressure sensors and, based on a sequence and a timing of the signals as received, determine a command related to a function of a device. The electronic display is configured to display information related to the function.

A Blanket with tuck flaps with a sheet of flexible material, a hood member, a left tuck flap member, a right tuck flap member, a shoulder support member, and an arm support member. The planar sheet is wide enough to cover the front surface of an average person. The left and right side tuck flaps extend from the right side and left side of the sheet at the thigh level of the user. The shoulder support member is attached to the top of the planar sheet and supports the blanket on the user's shoulders. The hood is attached to the top side of the planar panel. The user's head protrudes through an aperture between the top of the planar panel and the shoulder support member. The arm support is attached at its top and bottom edge to the inside of the planar sheet at the location of the user's torso.

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an article formed of a knitted component. The article may be an upper for an article of footwear. The knitted component may have a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion of the knitted component at least partially forms a foot-receiving portion of the upper, where the second portion of the knitted component at least partially forms a strap of the upper, where the strap includes a first edge and a second edge secured to the first portion of the knitted component, and where the strap includes a third edge that extends from the first edge to the second edge.

This invention is a pocket that is incorporated into a garment to hold a mobile device safely and securely on the wearer with its sensors exposed such that the mobile device functionality relative to data collection or utilization (audio, video, photographic and other data) is possible in a hands free nature. This will allow a user, without the need for special cases or harnesses, to do hands free POV (Point of View) video recording, photographs, audio recording, and other application driven data collection such as GPS trip mapping, environmental data collection, and two way voice activated communication. The intention is to have the pocket to be a part of many types of clothing consumers wear, so the mobile device is easily put to use for the described functions, is readily available when needed and is a convenient and inexpensive alternative to special harnesses, holders or carriers. The invention also carries out the functions of a standard mobile device holster or harness such that the user can access the device for playing music or other functions in a hands free manner.

An innerwear system combines a form fitting article of clothing, worn as a layer, typically below a presentation layer of street clothing or conventional clothing. The innerwear article of clothing is provided with a pocket having two opposing and overlapping pockets as the containment portion and cover portion, respectively. The smaller (inverted, cover) pocket overlaps the upper portion of the lower (upright, main) pocket or containment portion. Fingers of a user may reach under the cover, engage the edge of the containment, and open a “mouth” to insert securely an object such as a phone, insulin pump system, personal article, or the like. A stabilized access port out through the cover or inward through the clothing article may pass a line from the contained object.

A portable battery pack comprising a battery enclosed by a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin is disclosed, wherein the pouch or skin can be provided in different colors and/or patterns. Further, the pouch or skin can be MOLLE-compatible. The battery comprises a battery element housed between a battery cover and a back plate, wherein the battery element, battery cover, and back plate have a slight curvature or contour. Further, the battery comprises flexible leads.

A torso binder to be worn around the user's clothed torso. The binder has two inner panels that hug the clothed torso and closes in the middle of the front torso area with a hook and loop devise. The second two outer panels close around the inner panels, from the left to the right and in front of the torso binder with a hook and loop devise as well. The back center panel of the binder has a pouch on the right side, which is clear and used for storage. The front right outside panel has a storage pocket. Two leather straps wrap around the binder from the center back, and tie in the front.

Articles of clothing having integrated portable electronic device enhancement features are disclosed. The articles of clothing include a plurality of pockets configured to securely store electronic devices and accessories therefore and cable routing to provide seamless integration and connectivity between those devices while allowing user accessibility. A flexible rechargeable battery is also provided and configured to integrate into one or more pockets and connect to other electronic devices through passages positioned within the article of clothing. A wireless Bluetooth media controller is uniquely integrated into the article of clothing to facilitate external wireless control of devices contained within the article of clothing. The articles of clothing are configured to allow liners to be fastened there-within yet maintain usability of cable routing features in the article of clothing and user accessibility to mobile device compartments.

A garment for use in a health care facility that includes: a shirt, where the shirt includes a plurality of hook and loop connectors along the seams and the shirt is adapted to provide uniform covering of the chest and back areas of a user; and a pair of trousers, where the pair of trousers include a plurality of hook and loop connectors along the seams. The garment also includes a gown with plurality of hook and loop connectors along the seams and the gown is adapted to provide uniform covering of the chest, back and genital areas of a user.