The disclosure provides conspicuity devices and methods. A first embodiment includes a glove with at least one elongate lighting device adapted and configured to admit light having an advantageous spectral energy distribution. Additional articles of clothing are provided herein for enhanced conspicuity, such as for emergency workers and athletes.

An accessory retaining strap for securing an accessory item to an item associated with the accessory. The strap may be formed with a first element joinable to a first element, at an intermediate portion thereof to define a three-band strap. Two bands are cooperatively joined by a Velcro® to secure the strap about the item, while an elastically extensible band is wrapped about the accessory item and cooperatively joined to the retaining strap. Embodiments of the accessory retaining strap is configured to retain the accessory to a firearm, or firearm carrier, such as a holster.

A portable popcorn machine including a housing assembly, cooking assembly, electrical assembly, and popcorn assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a portable solution to cooking popcorn. Portable popcorn machine is a rectangular apparatus that includes an upper and lower portion. The upper portion includes a hinged door that gives a user access to the cooking cavity. Uncooked kernels are placed within this cavity and cooked via a heating system. The lower portion includes two vertically stacked drawers for the storage of uncooked kernels, popcorn serving bags, and condiments. Adjacent to the drawers in the lower portion, is a digital display for cooking time readout as well as a digital keypad for user cook time input. When the popcorn machine is ready to be moved the back panel of the machine includes two shoulder straps for easy carriage.

A tactical strap includes an elongated body, a plurality of tabs, and a pouch. The elongated body has a first end, an opposing second end, a front surface, and a rear surface. The plurality of tabs are spaced along at least a portion of the front surface of the elongated body. The pouch is attached to the front surface of the elongated body proximate the first end. The pouch defines a cavity that is selectively accessible.

An auxiliary strap assembly provides a simple, adjustable strap device for mounting objects to an underlying load bearing platform. In some implementations, the strap assembly includes an elongate anchor body that provides support to the object(s) being secured and/or to the underlying load bearing platform. The strap assembly can be adapted for connection to ladder webbing, such as Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) or HEXGRID® mounting system.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to yoga mats. In one example, a yoga mat preserver is disclosed, which includes a perimeter with dimensions substantially similar to a yoga mat, and a thickness substantially less than a thickness of the yoga mat. For this example, at least one component of the yoga mat preserver comprises a moisture absorbent material. In another example, a yoga mat carrier is disclosed, which includes a first end configured to wrap around a circumference of a first end of a rolled yoga mat, and a second end configured to wrap around a circumference of a second end of the rolled yoga mat. The yoga mat carrier further includes a strap in which a first end is attached to the first end of the yoga mat carrier, and a second end is attached to the second end of the yoga mat carrier.

A convertible backpack or carrying bag for establishing an infant changing station, including a body having a first rigid lower depth defining half and a second pivotally connected rigid upper half. A strap extends from the upper half which is adapted to secure to an elevated location in order to support the body in an open position in which the infant is supported upon the lower depth defining half. A clamp or other attachment portion can be secured to the strap and includes a “U” shaped hook portion adapted for engaging a top extending door edge. Other looped straps can also be used in combination or apart from the clamp securing strap for providing additional support when worn by a user.

A furniture handling strap assembly may be used to aid in lifting and carrying a furniture item such as a chair, sofa, or loveseat, for example. The handling strap assembly may include a strap, a bracket, and a fastener. The strap may include a first handling loop and a second handling loop. The first and second handling loops may be flexible. The bracket may be attached to the strap. The fastener may be configured to be received through an aperture in the bracket and may engage the furniture item. A person may insert his/her hand through one or both of the handling loops and gasp a portion of the strap. The person may use his/her other hand to support and stabilize the furniture member as the person lifts the furniture item. Another person may assist in lifting the furniture item using another one of the handling strap assemblies.

A massaging apparatus system with a convenient manufacturing and removable structure, with a body with a first back panel and a second massage back panel, the second massage back panel is removable and attachable to the first back panel, the second massage back panel has a first inner layer, a second inner layer, a first outer layer and a second outer layer and at least one massage head, the first outer layer is configured to communicate with a users back for massage performance, the second outer layer is configured to attach to the first back panel by at least a pair of detachable accessories, the second massage back panel is flexible, between the first inner layer and the second inner layer there is at least one layer of flexible material and a control circuit having at least one cable connects to the at least one massage head.

The disclosure relates to a versatile sling system, apparatus and hub, the apparatus and system comprising a strap having a first end, a second end, a width, and an adjustable length, the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap being coupled such that the strap forms a loop; and a hub coupled to the strap such that the hub is suspended from the loop. The hub of the apparatus is configured to releasably attach at least one accessory, such as a handle or leash; the system configured to allow the wearer of the strap to transfer at least a portion of the weight and/or force of an item or animal being carried by the wearer and/or attached to the at least one accessory to the torso and shoulder of the wearer. The disclosure further relates to accessories compatible with the hub.