Abstract: An industrial ironing machine comprising an ironing cylinder and a bed extending substantially around half of this ironing cylinder, characterized in that the bed of the industrial ironing machine is composed of flexible stainless steel plates (1, 2) having besides a laser weld (4) along the circumference a series of welded spots (5) obtained by the laser technique.

Abstract: A baseball cap construction (10) including:a cap body member (20); at least one visor unit (12); and means (28) and (32) for selectively and releasably positioning the at least one visor unit (12) at a desired location around the periphery of the cap body member (20).

Abstract: A continuous loop waist band (10) is placed in edge alignment with a garment body (11), and the garment parts are stretched about spindles (19, 20, 21 and 23). The spindles are moved away from one another so as to stretch the aligned edges of the garment parts. The edges of the garment parts tend to curl when stretched, and an edge decurler (84) removes the curl from the stretched garment parts as the edges approach the sewing machine needle (26). Edge guide (102) maintains the plies of material in overlying contact so as to make sure the curls do not reappear in the garment parts as the parts approach the sewing machine.

Abstract: A new and improved protective cap apparatus includes a first padding assembly which is adapted to fit onto a person's head, especially a child's. The first padding assembly includes a circular padding band adapted to fit circumferentially around a person's head in a horizontal orientation. The first padding assembly includes a plurality of semi-circular padding bands. Each respective semi-circular padding band includes a respective end portion which is connected to the circular padding band, such that each semi-circular padding band extends diametrically across the circular padding band forming a vertically oriented semi-circular arch. The respective semi-circular padding bands arc oriented with respect to each other such that the semi-circular padding bands overlap each other at a ninety degree angle. The circular padding band includes a stretchable portion which is capable of stretching to accommodate the first padding assembly to a variety of sizes of persons heads.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving and passing through pieces of laundry, a piece of laundry being rectangular and comprising a leading edge, a rear edge and two lateral edges, the apparatus comprising a frame and or intake device on the frame for engaging a sole corner portion of the leading edge of the piece of laundry which is fed by hand, and a conveyor arranged downstream of the intake means for clamping and conveying the corner portion and the lateral edge portion following the corner portion in a smooth and straightened out condition, independent of the other lateral edge.

Abstract: A yarn lap preventor for deflecting a parted yarn end away from an enlarged diameter area of a rotating take-up shaft of the open end spinning machine, particularly of the type for forming cylindrical yarn packages. The yarn lap preventor is preferably integrally molded plastic including a body portion and a mounting arm portion extending radially outwardly from the body portion. The body portion of the yarn lap preventor includes a tapered edge which is positioned adjacent the enlarged diameter area of the take-up shaft and preferably in closely spaced apart relation from where the advancing yarn leaves the enlarged diameter area. The body portion of the yarn lap preventor also preferably includes a shield portion which extends along a circumferential portion of the enlarged diameter area.

Abstract: An inflatable garment applies compression to a limb for the treatment of vascular disorders. The garment is made with an inflatable chamber formed from a blank of superimposed layers of sheet material. Side portions of the blank are joined together in the garment to encompass the foot. An inflatable tongue is located to lie under the foot. The side portions of the blank and the tongue form intercommunicating inflatable sacs. The tongue itself is not laterally joined to the side portions of the blank. The resulting inflatable garment is more comfortable to wear and more effective therapeutically.

Abstract: The invention is a glove-like device which shields the back of the hands from the rays of sunlight. It fits over the back of the hand like a glove, but leaves the palm and sides of the hand and the sides of the fingers and thumb essentially uncovered so heat from the hand can easily escape and the hand can be cooler. Unlike ordinary gloves which would be too uncomfortable to be worn in warm or hot surroundings because they retain the heat coming from the hands, the invention provides ventilation for the hands and allows them to stay cool while the device is being worn in the hot summer sun, or in warm surroundings, such as the inside of an air conditioned automobile, where one would not want to wear ordinary gloves to shield the sunlight off the hands.

Abstract: An athletic hand glove 20 having a thumb portion 22 for receipt of a thumb of a user and a finger portion 26 for receipt of a plurality of fingers 28 from a hand 30 of the user, a collapsible glove pocket assembly 32 with a pocket member 34 moveable between a collapsed position for receipt and firm grasp of a playing stick 25 and a deployed position for catching a propelled object, the pocket member 34 is disposed between the thumb portion 22 and the finger portion 26 of the hand glove 20, the collapsible glove pocket assembly 32 connected to hand glove 20 enables the pocket member 34 to move from a collapsed to a deployed position.

Abstract: An article of clothing that changes color when exposed to varying moisture levels within the article. The article has a body with an outer surface, and a moisture sensitive coating disposed upon the outer surface of the body that changes color when in contact with varying moisture levels in the body.

Abstract: A wrist guard for protecting a wearer's wrist includes a first rigid plate member and a second rigid plate member. The plate members are connected by a hinge such that the first and second plate members pivot relative to each other about an axis generally parallel to a bending axis of the wrist. The hinge accommodates substantially unrestricted downward pivotal movement and a substantially restricted upward pivotal movement.

Abstract: An ironing table (40) has an ironing board (41) which is perforated by a number of bores. A vacuum pump or suction fan is mounted in a housing (47) adjacent the board (41) and can communicate with a chamber (46) disposed below the board (41). The pump or fan operate to lower the pressure in the chamber (46) thereby forming a pressure gradient between top and bottom surfaces of the ironing board (41) whereby steam will be positively drawn from an iron through the garment being ironed, into the bores and into the chamber (46). The steam will condense on the relatively cooler walls of the chamber (46) and will drain to one end due to the inclined base of the chamber (46) and can be drained away after ironing via drainage tap.

Abstract: A horizontal rotating hook for a sewing machine which has a structure so that an opener mechanism, which is adapted to wear and provide noise, is not required. The opener structure is avoided by using a needle thread fastener that is located adjacent to a rotating hook bobbin case holder position bracket in a rotating hook bobbin case holder for fastening needle thread temporarily. Thus, when the loop of the needle thread captured by the hook point of a rotating hook goes through into the rotating hook bobbin case holder, the rotating hook bobbin case holder is moved in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the rotating hook (reversed) by the tension of the thread.

Abstract: A framing jig is provided to insure accurate., consistent hoop framing of garments such as t-shirts, jackets, pants or other items for subsequent embroidering. The framing jig is especially useful in high production shops which require rapid hoop framing of a large number of similarly sized items. The framing jig includes a removable insert having a plurality of apertures for receiving variously sized exterior embroidery hoops and also includes adjustable side and top base extensions for quick changes to accommodate different size garments. The insert can be removed, rotated and replaced in a matter of seconds in the base for the most accurate and desired framing area possible. In addition, an adjustable collar slide permits the easy centering of the garment on the jig.

Abstract: A clothing protection apparatus for protecting clothing or the like during storage and transportation. The apparatus having a top attachment device to secure onto the top of a door thus allowing the user to easily manipulate the invention during use. A looping hook is use to secure the invention onto a clothing rail when the invention is not in use. A lower attachment device is provided to support a clothing hanger and the accompanying garment for positioning before a protective cover is to be installed. A common roll of protective covering is provided with perforations between each cover. To use the device, a clothing hanger and clothing garment is placed onto the lower attachment device whereupon the protective covering is unrolled while simultaneously being wrapped around the clothing garment until the first perforation of the cover is reached. The protective cover is then torn at the perforation and the hook of the clothing hanger is pulled through the opening provided at the top of the protective cover.

Abstract: An oil filter change glove (8) comprises a tubularly shaped, flexible, outer glove member (10) having a flexible pocket (22) with a pocket-rim end (28) thereof attached to a filter-receiving end (20) of the outer glove member to form a pocket interior (30) in a tube interior (12). The pocket is shaped and sized for receiving a filter (44) inserted through the pocket-rim end into the pocket interior and the outer glove member is shaped and sized for receiving a hand inserted through a hand-receiving end (16) into the tube interior for gripping the pocket and the filter enclosed therein for manipulating the filter. A pocket wall is attached to the outer glove member at two seams (36a and b) running longitudinally of the tubularly shaped outer glove member for forming a finger slot (38).

Abstract: A torque limiting clutch which transmits gradually increasing torque up to a prescribed limit at which limit the clutch disengages from its load. An embodiment designed for light service use in dentistry encloses all the working parts in a housing through which torque is applied to the load, and is autoclavable. This embodiment can be attached to known dental handpieces for assembling components of dental restorations with prescribed limited torque.

Abstract: An attachment for a protective visored helmet worn by riders of motorcycles, bicycles or the like comprising a first, curved, tapered, aerodynamic plastic housing adapted to be secured to the side of such helmet below the visor thereof, a slightly contoured plastic mirror mounted in a second complementary plastic housing connected to the upper surface of said first housing, and means to adjust the horizontal relationship of the two housings and the vertical angulation of such housings with respect to the helmet to which the first housing is secured. Such attachments are normally used in pairs, i.e. with one being positioned on each side of the helmet.

Abstract: A reusable sweatband for sport caps and athletic headgear including a moisture receiving and retaining means attached to a strip of hook and loop fastener for placement inside the headgear with a corresponding strip of hook and loop fastener. One end of the velcro is stripped of its hooks making the strip easier to grasp and remove. A grommet is placed near the end adapted for grasping in order that the sweatband may be stored for drying or future use.

Abstract: A water (and other moisture) resistant sock looks and feels like a regular sock but actually has a water resistant or water proof layer between two non water resistant or non water proof layers. The layers are preferably spaced slightly apart from each other by means of small spacers to better allow the sock to breathe.