Abstract: A free-size cap with a size adjusting band is disclosed. In the cap, six gores, integrated into a crown, are made of a stretchable woven fabric, with a weft directional elongation of the gores being higher than a warp directional elongation of the gores. A sweat band is attached along a lower edge of the integrated gores. The sweat band is made of a stretchable woven fabric, with a weft directional elongation of the sweat band being higher than the weft directional elongation of the gores. The warp directional elongation of the gores is 25%.+-.2%, and the weft directional elongation of the gores is 50%.+-.5%. The weft directional elongation of the sweat band is 65%.+-.5%. The free-size cap is thus primarily and manually adjusted in size by its size adjusting band and is finely and automatically adjusted in size by the elasticity of the stretchable woven fabric of both the crown and the sweat band. The cap thus allows a user to feel comfortable while wearing the cap.

Abstract: An improved necktie knot forming apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a main, cylindrical body, means connected to the body for holding the necktie in position while the knot is being formed, and two projecting and divergent elongated elements protruding from one end of the cylindrical body, said elements providing wrap assist elements for knot formation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for attaching a bell or the like to a sport hand protector or a sport glove. The device comprises a fixing part (1) which is removably or irremovably connected with a finger part (8) and on which the bell (30) or the like can be removably or irremovably mounted. The finger part (8) is removably attachable to the sport hand protector, the sport glove or the like. It is the core of the device of the present invention to provide a sportsman such as an in-line-skater with a warning device which can be easily removed from the finger or the sport hand protector so that the latter can be worn with or without said reliably fixed device and that said device can also be worn without the sport hand protector (FIG. 6A).

Abstract: A protective helmet apparatus of modular construction to be worn by anesthetized patients during surgery . The helmet is assembled using one of a plurality of interchangeable helmet casings which is removably attached to one of a plurality of dismountable chin supports. Removable ocular and chin support cushions chosen from a set of interchangeable ocular and chin support cushions are mountable to the interior face of the helmet casing and chin support. The removable cushions contact the allow for optimum sizing of the apparatus to face of the patient providing padding and maximum disbursement of weight and pressure of the head over a wide area of the patient's face and head. The cushions and helmet casing and chin support are modular in design and dimension to be interchangeable with each other thus providing accommodation for broad differences in facial structure and size of patients using them for surgery.

Abstract: A modular oscillating head, particularly for stretching and softening industrial hides and similar products, comprising flexible mats (31, 32) for the continuous longitudinal advancement of the hides between at least one pair of plates with facing tools upon which actuation means act for producing their relative oscillation along a working plane (n) substantially perpendicular to that of the advancement. Two moving plates (7, 8) are provided anchored to respective beating bodies (3, 4) positioned on opposite sides with respect to a fixed supporting structure (2) along the working plane (.pi.). The beating bodies (3, 4) are provided with a symmetrical oscillating movement with respect to the central structure in the working plane (.pi.).

Abstract: A rotary rib cotton gin includes a plurality of gin saw blades axially spaced and rotatably mounted in a gin stand. A ginning breast is pivotally mounted on the gin stand and includes a plurality of stationary ribs having a lower end fixed to the ginning breast, and an upper free end disposed between each adjacent gin saw blade when the ginning breast is in the operating position. The ginning breast further includes a rotary rib rotatably mounted in the ginning breast above the free end of the stationary ribs. The rotary rib includes a plurality of axially spaced rotary discs fixably mounted on a rotatable shaft, wherein an end portion of each rotary disc is disposed between each adjacent gin saw blade when the ginning breast is in the operating position.

Abstract: A protective material and a method for the protection of the human head or body from soft tissue damage caused by an impacting object comprises at least two layers of viscoelastic polymeric material to be interposed between head or body and impactor, including at least one first layer of material substantially matched in acoustic impedance to the impacting object and at least one second layer of material selected to produce a large mismatch in acoustic impedance between the first layer and the human head or body. A particular aspect applies the invention to head protection, especially in boxing and like sports, in the form of boxing head guards and boxing gloves.

Abstract: A helmet comprising a helmet front half section, helmet rear half section and a locking assembly. The helmet front half section includes at least one engagement region. The helmet rear half section includes at least one corresponding engagement region. The locking assembly a structure for orientating the locking assembly between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking assembly results in secured engagement of the at least one engagement region of the front and rear helmet half sections with each other.

Abstract: A ballistic resistant upper arm armor piece, for protecting the arm scye, thout restricting arm movement, includes a front lobe, a back lobe connected to the front lobe, and means such as an elastic strap with a hook and loop fastener, for securing the lobes to a user's upper arm so that a portion of the front lobe extends around a front portion of the user's torso and a portion of the back lobe extends around a back portion of the torso. The lobes have an upper edge and a lower edge, and together the lobes form a concave portion along the lower edge. The piece also includes means, on the upper edge of the lobes, for interconnecting the lobes to a garment worn by the user. The piece is constructed from a durable outer shell material, which encases an insert composed of multiple layers of ballistic resistant materials.

Abstract: Hand protection systems for use with batting gloves having a back surface which is adapted to fit over the metacarpal portion of the wearer's hand for protecting the hand. The components of the protective system can be releasibly connected to the glove while in place on the wearer's hand. The system involves a cushioning pad which is releasibly connected at its underside to the back surface of the glove so that it is held firmly in place on the glove while at the same time it being readily withdrawn from the glove. A rigid plate member is releasibly secured to the outer side of the cushioning pad so that a sharp blow to the outer surface of the plate member is distributed to a substantial surface area of the pad. The plate member has at least one transversely extending rib eccentrically positioned on the plate member along its longitudinal dimension. A second rib may be spaced from and generally co-extend with the first rib member.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of this invention, provided in the cap body of a helmet is an air exhaust passage, the foremost end of which is near the upper end of the inner surface of a shield plate and, in accordance with another aspect of this invention, both an air exhaust passage and an air supply passage are provided in the cap body of a helmet and both can open and close with a common shutter. According to this helmet, a draft necessary for the defogging of the inner surface of the shield plate, the ventilation of the inside of the cap body and so forth can be effectively produced despite its simple structure.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet includes a helmet body having a plurality of vents, including a front vent that is wider than high. Also, a bicycle helmet includes a helmet body having a plurality of vents, including at least one rear exit port opening outward onto a surface that is below the most rearward margin of the helmet body. Preferred helmets include both such a front vent and a pair of such rear exit ports, and preferred helmets include at least one and more preferably two lengthwise interior channels that may conduct air rearwardly within the helmet over the head of the wearer from the front vent or to the rear exit port or ports, or both from the anterior vent and to the rear exit port or ports. Methods for fabricating a helmet according to the invention include forming the helmet body of two separate parts and affixing the two formed parts together.

Abstract: A helmet, preferably a motorcycle helmet, having a latex or rubbery three dimensional sculpture generally following the contour of the helmet adhered to the outer surface thereof. The three dimensional structure is permanently adhered to the outer surface of the helmet, preferably with an epoxy adhesive. The helmets bears a striking decoration and are capable of enduring in the environment of use of motorcycle helmets. The structures seem to be a part of, or evolve from, the helmet, and make possible for the first time three dimensional images.

Abstract: A device and process for dividing a pneumatic flow of fiber into a plurality of streams of pneumatically-conveyed fiber which aid in distributing the fiber more uniformly across an area such as a fiber bin.

Abstract: A flat of a revolving flat card is provided with a clothing the points of which are subdivided into groups. The flat preferentially presents an area provided with clothing of a length of more than 1000 mm. The groups each may present a "heel", or a clothing plane each respectively, facing the main drum. The groups can be formed by respective clothing strips (flexible clothing) fastened on a support member to extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, or by saw tooth wire strips (metallic card clothing) arranged side by side and extending in transverse direction of the flat.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing an enhanced grip between a gloved hand and a handle or other object to be gripped. A portion or all of the glove and a portion or all of the handle are provided with selected first and second gripping surfaces, respectively, of the same or different materials, that join together, temporarily or permanently, and provide a stronger hand-to-handle grip that resists slipping. Alternatively, a flexible band, having second and third gripping surfaces on opposite sides, is wrapped around a first object that is to be rotated or otherwise moved relative to a second object, such as a lid and a jar. A gloved hand, having a first gripping surface, grips the flexible band and the first object and forms a strong temporary join between hand, flexible band and first object, allowing the first object to be more easily moved. Various thermoplastic, amorphous polymers, crystalline polymers and rubber-like materials can be used for the gripping surfaces.

Abstract: Goggles for use in cold weather, high speed outdoor sports, in conjunction with an insulating hood having a facial opening, are configured to receive the hood around the facial opening, to prevent the hood from obstructing the wearer's vision. The goggles are preferably configured with an outer frame incorporating a lens, an inner frame bearing against the wearer's face, with the outer and inner frames spaced apart to receive the hood at least partially around the facial opening. With the present invention it is possible to remove the insulating hood without displacing the goggles from the wearer's face. In the prior art, it was necessary to remove or otherwise displace the goggles, to allow removal or adjustment of the insulating hood.

Abstract: A device for protecting a decorative ring or band worn on the finger includes a wristband, a retaining member worn on a finger beyond the ring or band, and means for connecting the retaining member to the wristband.

Abstract: A heat sink structure of a safety helmet includes an inner helmet provided inside the helmet shell; a lining provided inside said inner helmet with the top of said lining indicating an opening; and a resilient provided between said inner helmet and said lining, with an air circulation space formed between the resilient mesh and the inner helmet; said resilient mesh holds against the top of the rider's head and contacts the rider's forehead allowing the cooler, ambient air(wind) enter into said air circulation space through the gap between the rider's forehead and the mesh to form a free circulation of air, resulting in good air ventilation and heat dissipation, so that the rider feels easy and comfortable wearing the safety helmet.

Abstract: A garment for use by a patient after surgery for breast removal which alleviates post-operative pain and discomfort and facilitates normal activities during the recovery period. A padded vest-like garment is adapted for applying comforting pressure to the sites of removal of breast and other tissues and for holding pain relieving packages. A detachable arm support provides further comfort in a similar manner.