Abstract: The present invention relates to garments which have particular use during gardening activities. The garments each broadly comprise a protective panel to be worn in the front of the user, at least one pad connected to the protective panel for protecting a user's knees when kneeling, and devices for holding implements that may be needed by the user attached to the protective panel. The holding devices may comprise straps secured to the protective panel, pockets attached to the protective panel, and/or VELCRO tabs attached to the protective panel.

Abstract: A flexible and stretchable glove made of elastomeric material, the glove having palm, back, and sleeve elements with thumb and finger portions. A plurality of corrugations at high flex points substantially parallel to the direction of the axis of flexure reduce the stress on the hand induced by tension in the elastomeric material when stretched by the bending motions of the hand, thumb and fingers. This allows the hand to assume its natural curvature and partially compensate for flexing during use. The glove is preferably resistant and impermeable to chemical and biological products. The glove provides protection for the hands and may form part of a chemical and biological protective ensemble worn by armed forces personnel when working in hazardous chemical and biological environments.

Abstract: A helmet fitting and comfort system includes an inflatable liner assembly attached to the inside of a shock attenuating member forming the inner surface of the helmet. The liner assembly is in the form of a low wave-like shape and extends between the sides of the head below the crown and around the rear. A substantially continuous upper elongated cell is formed by a liner membrane to engage the head along an engagement band in a snug fit when inflated. A lower cell extends substantially parallel to the upper cell and forms a lower band of engagement. The cells form a continuous inflation path around their ends where they are connected so that a center, inflated cross-over cell that can cause the helmet to lift up is eliminated. The bands are substantially uninterrupted to increase the holding forces on the user's head. A valve connected to one of the cells is used to activate the liner. The lower cell may include a divider with the valve positioned adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two lens frames, a nose bridge, two gasket units and a head strap, each of lens frame has at least one concave cavity which are disposed on a periphery of each lens frame and each of which the concave cavity has a opening is disposed toward a contact side of each lens frame, and each of gasket has a foam layer and a resilient layer in which the foam layer is attached to the periphery of the rear lens frame of each lens frame to provide seal up the concave cavity, and the resilient layer is attached to the foam layer for attachment on the periphery of a wearer's eyehole, thereby providing a buoy of the swimming goggles since it is lost weight to each lens frame by the concave cavity such the swimming goggles can provide a good hermetic and comfortable fitting when the swimming goggles are in use.

Abstract: Sports goggles include a goggle frame, a goggle lens fitted in the goggle frame, a strap coupled to the goggle frame at coupling positions on the right and left sides of the goggle frame. The sports goggles also include a ventilation fan system having a ventilation fan. In the system, a ventilation fan unit is provided on an upper portion of the goggle frame, a power supply unit is provided on one of right and left end areas below the coupling positions, and a switch unit is provided on the other area. The sports goggles provide a wearer with comfortable fitting and easy manipulation of the switch for the ventilation fan system.

Abstract: An apparatus for shielding a human eye of a patient while allowing the human eye contact with the air. A lens of the apparatus is fashioned to one or both of the eyes and is optically clear and optically correct in that it does not distort the patient's vision. The optically correct aspect of the lens is achieved by either polishing a mold for the lens or alternatively, by die-cutting the lens from an optically correct material. The lens may be held in place by an adjustable strap. A plurality of vents to allow the eye contact with the air are a plurality of apertures in the lens or a plurality of spaces or holes in a cushioning structure, where the cushioning structure is coupled to the perimeter of the surface of the lens facing the eye.

Abstract: The invention is a seal apparatus useful as a seal between a commode and a drain pipe comprising a pipe extension, a gasket, and a flanged base. The pipe extension comprises an extension sealing surface. The gasket comprises a sealing lip, a pipe extension clearance, and a gasket sealing surface. The flanged base comprisies a pipe bonding surface and a base sealing surface.

Abstract: An odor trap having a cup-shaped housing, which has an inlet located on an upper end and an outlet on a lower end leading into a drain line. A siphon blocks the passage of gas from the outlet to the inlet. A urine collector is configured in the shape of an inlet funnel. The inlet funnel empties into an open tube with a relatively narrow inside diameter.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided on the back surface side of the bath tab vessel for receiving water formed of a transparent material or a translucent material. Furthermore, in a bath tab unit having a double-hulled structure consisting of an inner vessel and an outer vessel, the inner vessel is formed of a transparent material or a translucent material, and an illumination device is provided in a space between the inner vessel and the outer vessel.

Abstract: A shower heating device has an undulated tube, a plurality of semiconductor heating elements securely received in the undulated tube, a plurality of pairs of electrical plates each being provided to have one of the semiconductor heating elements sandwiched therebetween and a plurality of pairs of insulation plates each having one of the pairs of the electrical plates received therebetween. With such an arrangement, the water in the undulated tube is able to be heated shortly.

Abstract: This is a three dimentional object to be used with a bathtub / shower to help prevent water from going out on to the floor. This item is to complement the function of a shower curtain. It will have a sloping interior face of a triangular form with a scalloped bottom edge along with two flat exterior faces that will also be of triangular shape but more of right angles to each other, the base will be triangular and flat in the same consistancy of the sloping face.

Abstract: A transfer board includes an upper transfer surface, a lower surface, a first end and a second end. A hook extends from the first end and is removably securable around an interior rim of a toilet seat or bowl. A latch extends from the lower surface of the transfer board proximate the first to assist in securing the transfer board to the toilet seat.

Abstract: A furniture assembly system and method is presented. The furniture assembly comprising a plurality of components having a first and a second long rails. The first and the second long rails are joined to a first and second side or end rails to form a frame. A plurality of coupling modules, each is sized smaller than the frame is then fitted to the frame to form an assembled frame. This way, the furniture components may be packaged into groups so that each group does not exceed the weight and/or size restriction of a selected carrier or a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A patient transfer device comprising at least one inflatable mattress which in turn may comprise one or more inflatable pads. The inflatable mattress includes a plurality of fasteners for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the mattress. The types of accessories that may be attached to the mattress include various types of covers, flexible body litters having carry handles, cushions, other inflatable and non-inflatable mattresses, and garments and wraps for moving the patient together with the device and for making the device capable of being attached to or worn by a patient.

Abstract: A playard includes a changing table. The changing table includes two arm assemblies and first and second rails connected therebetween. Each arm assembly has a pivot arm and a folding arm pivotally attached to the pivot arm. The pivot arms are attachable to upper side rail members of the playard. The pivot arms are connected to the first rail and the folding arms are connected to the second rail. The folding arms are pivotal about the pivot arms so that the changing table is movable between an open position in which the second rail is positioned away from the first rail and a closed position in which the second rail is positioned adjacent to the first rail.

Abstract: A playard includes a leg, a flexible side panel, and a corner panel. The flexible side panel hugs against the leg so that the flexible side panel forms first and second side panel portions extending at an angle relative to each other about the leg to form a corner of the playard. The corner panel attaches to the inner sides of the angled first and second side panel portions. The corner panel is spaced from and covers the leg. In one embodiment, the corner panel comprises a flexible sheet stretched between the angled first and second side panel portions. In addition, the corner panel and portions of the first and side panel portions can form a corner pocket that hides the leg therein. The legs can be straight or bowed inwardly or bowed outwardly.

Abstract: A hammock assembly has a bed net, a pair of support frames to support the bed net, and a connection tube set. The connection tube set has a first tube and a second tube engaging with the first tube. The first tube has a distal protrusion. The second tube has a through hole to receive the distal protrusion of the first tube. Each support frame has a joint and three support rods. The joint has a transverse round hole to receive the connection tube set, three lower circular holes to receive the support rods, a first threaded hole communicating with the transverse round hole, and three second threaded holes each communicating with the corresponding lower circular holes.

Abstract: Apparatus for changing a baby including a disposable changing pad component, a changing platform component and a combination of a changing pad component and platform component. The disposable changing pad component includes a water impermeable layer and a fabric layer and at least one movement resistance aid to anchor the pad in place. The changing platform component includes a generally smooth region for receiving a baby and at least one changing pad retainer for holding the changing pad.

Abstract: A neck pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that extend from the medial region to form a generally open well. A bib is coupled to the pillow body.

Abstract: A resilient structure having a fiber batt with coil springs disposed therein and respective coil spring paths. Each of the coil spring paths extending from a respective coil spring and having a profile similar to a cross-sectional profile of the respective coil spring taken in a plane parallel to a length of the coil spring. A method is also provided for heating the coil springs and inserting the coil springs into a side wall of the fiber batt to produce the coil spring paths that have a profile similar to a cross-sectional profile of the respective coil spring taken in a plane parallel to a length of the coil spring.

Abstract: A bed mattress of a mattress body having a spring frame with several springs disposed with a certain intervals therein, two pad layers on the top and bottom sides of said spring frame and at least one cushion member disposed on either or both surfaces of said two pad layers, further comprising; a foam-molded wall member for surrounding said mattress body; and a mattress cover for covering the structural body of said mattress body and said wall member, for simplifying the process of manufacturing the bed mattress, and enhancing workability and productivity is disclosed.

Abstract: A maraca is formed with a handle having a bottle opener therein. A group transverse groove is provided in the handle which has a bottom surface, a first side surface, and second side surface. A metal tool is mounted in the handle to extend along the first side surface, and to extend from the first side surface toward the second side surface.

Abstract: A washing machine including an metal-containing bleach activation system and method of operation are disclosed herein. A peroxide generator, in the form of an electrochemical cell, is connected to a water inlet pipe to produce and deliver peroxide molecules into the washing machine. The activation system includes a catalyst which is preferably compounded into structure of the machine, such that when soiled articles contact the peroxide and the catalyst, the bleaching activity of the peroxide is greatly increased.

Abstract: The Dry to Dry Wet Cleaning System employs the use of distilled water, ultra-sonic micro bubbles, ionized water and ionized air in the washing and drying cycles of a cleaning machine system for the cleaning of fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, process for preparation and use of a novel hair dying composition in the personal care industry. The composition when used in the dying process for hair results in a permanent coloration to the hair and improves manageability of the hair and minimizes damage from dying process. The use of silicone fatty esters having between 16 and 32 carbon atoms present in the ester portion of the molecule provide unexpected penetration of the hair by the dye, unexpected oxidative stability in the dye compositions, and unexpected color deposition to the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidative coloring agent for keratin fibers, in particular hair based on a developing agent-coupling agent combination, which contains as a developing agent at least one 2-hydroxy-5-amino-biphenyl derivative of general formula (I) in addition to novel 2-hydroxy-5-amino-biphenyl derivatives.

Abstract: Dyes, containing N-benzyl-p-phenylenediamine derivatives of the general formula (I) or their physiologically compatible salts, 1

Abstract: A coloring system for hair and/or skin comprises at least three separately packaged components:

Abstract: A fiber is dyed with fine powder of peels of citrus fruits, the fine powder being obtained by pulverizing dried peels of the citrus fruits. The dyeing is performed using a bath of a dye extracted from the fine powder of the peels of the citrus fruits, or performed at the same time as extracting the dye. The fine powder of the peels of the citrus fruits used in the dyeing is powder having passed a sieve of 140 to 50 mesh. In dyeing with citrus fruits which has not yet succeeded in achieving a satisfactory dyed color until now, a bright and fresh color tone specific to citrus fruits can be clearly reproduced with ease, and high mass productivity can be ensured. It is possible to provide, to dyed fiber products, not only a sufficient degree of dyed color fastness and a smell specific to citrus fruits, but also the antibacterial effect and the deodorizing effect. As a result, dyed fiber products having a highly practical value and suitably used as novel articles of clothing can be obtained.

Abstract: The shoe system comprises a shoe that has an upper rim section. A shoe sole is disposed inside the shoe and has a top layer. A shoe insert has a stiff first member and a resilient second member attached to the first member so that the first member is attached to the top layer of the shoe sole. The second member is movable between a compressed position immediately adjacent to the first member and an expanded position remote from the first member. The first member is disposed a first distance from the upper rim section when the second member is in the compressed position and the first member being disposed the same first distance from the upper rim section when the second member is in the expanded position.

Abstract: An automatic pool cleaner of the type having an elongated body (11) with an inlet, a flexible seal (32) mounted on an end of the elongated body to bear against the surface of the wall or floor of the pool, a flip-flop valve (25) positioned adjacent the inlet (21) of the elongated body (11) and capable of moving back and forth between two extreme positions for controlling the flow of water through the elongated body and in so doing producing a “water hammer effect” which acts on the automatic pool cleaner to propel it across the surface and wherein the flip-flop valve includes a substantially wedge shaped hammer (25) formed by two spaced substantially triangular sides interconnected by a central body narrower than the sides and a continuous end surface (61) connecting respective ends of the substantially triangular side pieces such that the hammer has continuous sides and cavities between the sides due to the central body being narrower than the sides, the continuous end surface (61) having indenta

Abstract: A broom for cleaning surfaces or floors is designed with a device having a plurality of narrow slots through which the bristles of the broom are threaded. The device is able to slide along the handle of the broom such that the span of the bristles projected from the slots of the device can be increase or decrease. When the span of the bristles increases, the bristles are less stiff and the broom is suitable for gentle brushing action. As the span of the bristles decreases, the bristles stiffen, allowing the broom to be used for heavier brushing action. The device can also be set in a position such that the working ends or free ends of the bristles are completely sunk inside the slots. At this position, any dirt and dust that is trapped between the bristles will be pushed away from the bristles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a brush for scrubbing and scratching the human body. The brush includes a base having a scrubbing surface extending from the front face of the base and an adhesive surface on the rear face of the base, for permanently attaching the brush to a wall with the front face being directed away from the wall. The scrubbing surface is preferably curved or rounded such that it is thicker in the center than along the sides.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a brush head, in particular a toothbrush head, having a bristle carrier and bristles attached thereto, which are seated in the form of tufts in holes in the bristle carrier and fastened by their ends close to the bristle carrier to the bristle carrier without anchoring, in particular by welding and/or adhesive bonding to a rear side of the bristle carrier using the method referred to as anchor-free tufting. According to the invention, at least one hole (2) in the bristle carrier (1) is divided by means of at least one transverse wall (4) into several segments and said at least one transverse wall is constructed such that the bristles seated in the segments form a common tuft (3) with a smooth and closed outer contour corresponding to the contour of the hole and are supported by the transverse wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved structure of a bathing brush, which comprises a bathing ball, a disk body, and a hold part. The disk body has a plurality of fixing holes thereon. A connection belt is used to wind around the bathing ball. The connection belt also passes through the fixing holes of the disk body. Two ends of the connection belt are tied together. The connection belt is used to constrict and fix the bathing ball on the disk body. The hold part has a connection portion. A locking device is used to lock the disk body on the connection portion of the hold part. A bathing brush of simple assembly and greatly reduced cost is thus formed.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for an optical connector includes a cylindrical cleaner and a holding member for holding a proximal portion of the cleaner. The cleaner has a main body with a ferrule insertion hole extending from a ferrule insertion port at its distal end face toward the proximal end of the cleaner. The ferrule insertion hole has an inner diameter substantially the same as an outer diameter of a ferrule. The ferrule insertion hole is surrounded by a rough surface so as to clean an outer surface of the ferrule which is to be inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraping tool (1) for removal of a coating on a surface. The tool has a plate with a first scraping edge (2) that is a straight outer edge of the plate. The plate has an inner part with a slit (4) defined therein to form a tongue-like element (5). The element has a straight edge and is bendable when in use. The edge is a second scraping edge (3) that may bear against the surface substantially parallel to the first scraping edge for simultaneous scraping of the surface. This provides a more powerful scraping effect.

Abstract: A scrubbing device that allows a user to scrub or massage his or her back while taking a shower or a bath without the use of the user's hands and without arm movement, said scrubbing device comprising a scrubbing pad, at least two spaced apart suction cups for detachably attaching the scrubbing pad to a shower wall or the side of a tub, a plurality of screws for attaching the suction cups to the scrubbing pad, and a plurality of separators.

Abstract: An extraction cleaning apparatus including a base housing, a fluid recovery system including a tank having a fluid recovery chamber for holding recovered fluid, a working air conduit, an above floor accessory hose mounted at one end to the housing for optional above floor cleaning, and a unitary duct mounted to the housing and connected at a first end to the accessory hose one end and, at another end, connected to the working air conduit at an accessory hose inlet a conversion valve in the working air conduit between the suction nozzle and the accessory hose inlet to selectively connect the vacuum source to either the suction nozzle or to the accessory hose.

Abstract: Conventional leaf blowers have a supporting frame to where the different components are attached. In order to reduce the noise from the tool and protect some of the components are they provided with covers. This makes the tool heavy and complicated for the operator to use. The claimed invention is a covering casing (10) that also is the supporting structure for the different components in the tool. The casing reduces the amount of noise spread from the tool and protects the components inside the casing (10).

Abstract: Leaf blower that is carried on the back of the operator comprising at least an engine (14) and a fan. The fan is provided with an air inlet (13) placed on the side of the fan that is facing away from the back of the operator. The air stream is passing the engine (14) on its way to the air inlet (13) so that the engine (14) is cooled.

Abstract: A conversion valve arrangement for converting a vacuum cleaner from floor use to off-the-floor use. A valve door located in the suction duct leading from the nozzle body shuts off the suction airstream to the nozzle body when the vacuum cleaner is moved into the upright stored position. A projection on the motor housing located beneath the handle engages a resilient member cooperating with a crank arm on the valve door to close the valve door when the handle is moved to the upright position. The resilient member is comprised of a front valve arm and a rear valve arm pivotally linked together. The motion of the rear valve arm is transmitted to the front valve arm in one direction by a stop. The motion of the rear valve arm is transmitted to the front valve arm in the opposite direction by the stiffness of a spring disposed between them.

Abstract: A position shifting plate for an air blowing device includes a casing having an inlet defined in an underside of the casing and an outlet defined in an end of the casing. An annular neck extends from the underside of the casing and encloses the inlet. A gap is defined between the underside of the casing and the neck. A guide member extends from the underside of the casing. A shifting plate has a netted portion and a hole. A flange extends from the shifting plate and two rails extend inward from the flange so as to be movably inserted in the gap. The shifting plate movably contacts the guide member to shift the hole or the netted portion to cover the inlet of the casing.

Abstract: A dirt collecting system for a vacuum cleaner includes a dirt cup having a dirt collecting chamber. The dirt cup is removably inserted into the housing of a vacuum cleaner. When the dirt cup is inserted into the housing, the dirt cup is fluidly connected to the suction nozzle and a suction source. The dirt cup is provided with a pivotally connected lid and a thumb tab located on the lid. The thumb tab is used to move the lid into the open position when the dirt cup is emptied. A handle is provided on the front of the dirt cup for grasping the dirt cup during removal from the vacuum cleaner housing and during emptying.

Abstract: A dirt collecting system for a vacuum cleaner includes a dirt cup formed with a course particle separation chamber and a fine particle separation chamber separated by an apertured wall. An inlet opening is formed in the dirt cup and communicates with the course particle separation chamber for inputting a stream of dirt laden air into the course particle separation chamber. A clean air outlet opening is formed in the fine particle separation chamber for allowing the filtered air stream to exit the dirt cup. The apertured wall includes a pre-filter for filtering coarse particles from a stream of dirt laden and depositing the coarse particles in the course particle separation chamber. A fine particle separation filter is positioned within the fine particle separation chamber and communicates with the clean air outlet opening. The fine particle separation filter separates fine particles from the air stream and deposits the fine particles within the fine particle separation chamber.

Abstract: A cyclonic separation device is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is located and configured to extend longitudinally through a central portion of the cyclone, whereby the sharp bending of the conduit may be reduced, thereby reducing pressure losses in the device, without unduly interfering with the cyclonic flow within the cyclone. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators. The cyclonic separation device may be incorporated in a vacuum cleaner such as an upright vacuum cleaner. A three dimensional conduit which is optionally used with a cyclonic separator is provided.

Abstract: A caster supporting weight through biasing means utilizes an elastomeric material, such as polyurethane, to elastomerically support the weight transmitted through the caster. The components are concisely related to each other, the elastic material is protected against damage, including excessive weight supporting forces, and in an embodiment of the invention, vertical caster adjustment is possible without affecting its elastomeric weight bearing characteristics.

Abstract: A retractable caster system comprises a rectangular, steel box defining a chamber, a plurality of which may be attached to the bottom of a storage container to elevate the container above a surface upon which it rests. Inside the chamber, a caster is mounted to a hinged plate which pivots near the bottom of one sidewall of the chamber. The plate articulates between a substantially vertical position, with the caster fully retracted into the chamber, and a horizontal position with the caster wheel protruding beneath the chamber. A coiled spring biases the plate toward a vertical position, and an automatic locking mechanism holds the caster in its extended position. The caster may be raised and lowered without separately supporting the weight of the container.

Abstract: A door closure preventing device is mounted on the inside surface of a door and has a pivotal stop moveable between a deactivated position within the periphery of the door and the extended position extending beyond the periphery of the door to prevent closure of the door. The pivotal stop is moved to its extended position following opening of the door by a user and is then released to move by a spring to an intermediate position projecting beyond the door periphery following which closure of the door results in engagement of the doorjamb by the stop to prevent complete closure. Engagement of the stop with the doorjamb also returns the stop to is fully extended position and actuates a rotary latch so that upon subsequent opening movement of the door by the user the stop is automatically returned to its fully retracted position to permit a conventional door closure apparatus to fully close the door.

Abstract: An adjustable hanging rod comprising a main body and at least one gliding rod with a contact element and an adjusting mechanism. The main body has a central gliding groove. The gliding rod is inserted in the gliding groove. The contact element is attached to a far end of the gliding rod for contacting a wall. The adjusting mechanism is mounted inside the main body and further comprises a gliding block, inserted in the gliding groove, a guiding rod, attached to the gliding block, a spring, put on the guiding rod between the gliding block and the gliding rod, and a fixing screw for fixing the gliding block. The position of the gliding block is adjusted, so that the gliding rod extends outward by a suitable length and suitable pressure of the contact element against the wall is maintained.