Abstract: The present invention teaches novel articles of apparel and protective equipment including light-cure materials having a permanent memory capability. Accordingly, the present invention can be used to make shin-guards, knee pads, thigh pads, hip pads, rib guards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, biceps pads, forearm pads, gloves, neck guards, face guards, chin straps, wrist guards, helmets and prosthetic devices.

Abstract: A bib device allows a bird to perch upon a wearer's shoulders. The bib has an absorbent cloth main body forming a semicircular opening conforming to the shape of a wearer's collar when a user wears the bib. The cloth is made of a material allowing a domesticated bird to perch upon the shoulders of a wearer. A ridge attached to the periphery of said cloth main body is sewn to form a fold capable of catching stray bird droppings. A single connection means disposed on opposite ends of said semicircular opening to allow a user to connect and disconnect opposite ends of said semicircular opening. The bib is open in the front to allow a user access to shirt pockets.

Abstract: Therapy apparel (10) is provided to assist in therapy sessions with children diagnosed with sensory integration dysfunction and impaired motor development. The apparel (10) includes a fabric top (14) to be worn over the shoulders and trunk of a child (12), together with a cape (16) and close-fitting headgear (18). The top (14) has fanciful theme decorations (e.g., a beetle) and is equipped with a series of flexible elastic straps for the feet, knees and hands of the child (12) and which can be used during a therapy session. The cape (18) is likewise theme-decorated and includes handholds (84) allowing the child (12) to spread the cape during imaginative play. The headgear (18) is constructed using padded side and sections (104, 106) with flexible elastic sections (108) between the sections (104, 106), and a chin strap (110) allowing the headgear (18) to be drawn into close conforming relationship with the child's head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clothing and more particularly to a garment designed to hold portable electronic devices and other items such as wallets, keys, etc. The garment has at least one and preferably more than one pocket to hold an electronic device, i.e., cell phone. Each pocket includes an internal passageway that leads to an interior side of the vest. The garment also includes a central passageway system which includes two passageways that are on opposite sides of the central opening of the garment. The passageways are segmented and allow for the installation of wires. The garment further includes a horizontal passageway that passes from the left side of the interior of the vest around the central portion of the back to the right side of the vest. The central passageway system, one or more wires can be removed and installed from an individual passageway segment without disturbing other wires neatly fastened in other passageway segments.

Abstract: An examination or surgical glove having an inner coating of a compound which prevents the degranulation of mast cells which releases medicators of inflammation. The coating includes anti-mast cell and anti-inflammatory agents such cromolyn compounds and human type protease inhibitors.

Abstract: A ball cap comprising a plurality of gores forming a body, a sweat band having an elastic sweat portion, and an elastic gore that is stretchable to provide a ball cap that is stretchable to assume a variety of stretched conditions to accommodate a variety of head sizes, comprising a stiffener assembly that continuously supports the elastic gore in all stretched conditions, said stiffener assembly comprising a main body portion sized to underlie the elastic gore in its unstretched condition, a transverse channel housing the sweat band elastic portion, and a pair of folded side wings attached to the side edges of the elastic gore which unfold as the ball cap stretches to its stretched conditions to continuously support the elastic gore and the elastic sweat band portion.

Abstract: The garment (14) is provided with a pack, such as a day pack or expedition pack. Cushioning pads (26) are located at the pack pressure points, such as about the shoulder and/or hips, which provide more uniform load distribution of the pack weights.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to a head guard of fabric, with elastic, resilient properties, and or inelastic properties, including hook and loop surfaces for fitting any required head sizes for the upper half or less of the head area, such as one or more straps or hat shape that have one or more various types of a relatively low density stiffener liner material, fastened to or contained within layers of the straps or hat shaped covering that will provide impact protection to the front, top, sides, or back or any combination thereof, for the head. It varies from a helmet in that it is made of soft material and is designed to slip easily from the head to prevent hanging and entrapment of the user. It dampens or cushions the impact and is not limited to a single impact lifetime.

Abstract: A system for controlling a shield plate in a helmet includes a shield plate 4 pivotally supported on a cap body 2, and a control lever 52 capable of being turned between a neutral position N in which the full closing of the cap body is permitted, and a slightly opening position A in which the shield plate in the fully closed position is pushed up and opened at a very small opening degree. In this system, the control lever 52 has a locking position permitting the control lever to turn from the neutral position in a direction opposite from the slightly opening position A. The shield plate has an abutment projection 61 formed on its inner surface, while the control lever 52 has a locking claw 52d adapted to be put into abutment against a front surface of the abutment projection 61 to inhibit the opening of the shield plate 4 upon turning the control lever 52 to a locking position B when the shield plate is in the fully closed position.

Abstract: A garment for protection against chemical and/or biological substances is provided with a shell and a lining, arranged under said shell, and with at least one zip fastener, which has two zip fastener halves which engage in one another during closing. Each zip fastener half is provided with at least two stringers, an outer stringer being joined to the shell and the other, inner stringer being joined to the lining. At least one of the two stringers is provided with a protective layer which is impermeable to chemical and/or biological substances. The shell and/or the lining is likewise impermeable to chemical and/or biological substances.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably sealing the opening between a glove and the sleeve cuff to prevent ingress of water therebetween. The apparatus includes a pair of rings, one of which is attached to the wrist portion of a glove while the other is attached to the cuff portion of a sleeve. The rings are releasably engageable with one another in the sealed fashion under normal working conditions. The rings are capable of self-disengaging angularly and/or axially when subjected to an angular force or moment of predetermined magnitude and duration applied to the connection so as to permit detachment of the glove. The apparatus is particularly useful in wet mining applications not only to prevent water from entering the opening between the glove and cuff but also to disengage safely and assuredly should a glove get caught in any equipment.

Abstract: To accomplish the task of removing foul air, the malodor ventilation apparatus has attachment members such as suction cups or a hook for easy installation in different locations. The apparatus has an inlet port for the intake of objectionable air and an outlet port to expel scented refreshed air. Air is drawn into the inlet port by a motorized fan that creates a pressure differential. The objectionable air is drawn through a porous filter. The porous filter is scented by several drops of a liquid scent. This scent is volatized into the malodorous air, changing the air into a pleasing aroma. The scented air is expelled and dissipated through an outlet port of the apparatus. Alternately, the apparatus can comprise a vent duct coupled to exhaust air from the outlet port.

Abstract: A spool (1) for use with a swimming pool cover or with a shade cover. The spool (1) has a roller assembly (4), and a cover (not shown) may be wound onto the roller assembly (4) or unwound from the assembly (4). The roller assembly (4) has a pre-tensioned rubber strip (22) that when viewed in transverse cross-section is substantially rectangular in shape and two opposing sides of the rectangle are notched. This strip (22) is tensioned when the cover is unwound from the spool (1) and a locking mechanism retains the cover in a desired unwound position against the tension of the rubber strip (22).

Abstract: A fitting for connecting to an end of tubing. The fitting includes a fitting body having a generally tubular construction with a first end adapted for leakproof connection to another component. A second end has a socket connector with tapered interior sidewall portions forming a truncated conical shape such that an end of a tube can be inserted into the socket connector and tightly wedged therein to form a leakproof seal. At least a portion of the fitting body is made of a light-transmitting material such that material lodged within the fitting body is visible from the exterior of the fitting body.

Abstract: A shower curtain rod and holding devices provide for a shower area to be covered on a plurality of sides by an associated shower curtain to prevent shower water from escaping. The shower curtain rod is non-linear and is mounted at distal ends to walls of the shower area at least one-third of a total shower depth from a front of the shower. The holding devices have mounting portions that can be attached to walls in a variety of ways. A method of preventing water from escaping from the shower implements the rod and holding devices. A method of installing the rod and holding devices is easy and requires few steps.

Abstract: A bedding assembly having a storage area integrated therewith. In one aspect, the assembly comprises one or more platforms having a recessed storage area and a deck pivotably mounted to the platform. The deck may be pivoted generally over the platform between a horizontal position where a use can lie upon the deck, such as for sleeping, and a non-horizontal position to allow access to the storage area of the platform. In another aspect, the bedding assembly provides a storage solution for a bunk bed type arrangement. The assembly comprises upper and lower platforms, a deck pivotably mounted at least one of the platforms, a pair of end frames extending between the upper and lower platforms, and a pair of base supports. The upper and lower platforms have sleeves formed therethrough, and at least one of the platforms has a recessed storage area with a pivotably mounted deck thereon to allow access to the storage area.

Abstract: A collapsible and retractable bed structure having design features which permits the bed structure to be folded or collapsed in a manner so as to allow the device to be incorporated into the limited space created between the rafters of a steeply sloping roofline and an interior wall, such as a knee wall, of a home or other building structure. The invention can be used to transform previously unusable or wasted space within a home or other building structure into fully functional living quarters.

Abstract: A medical examination table is adapted to receive at least one two-way drawer assembly with a removable locking mechanism and an articulating backrest. The backrest is controlled by a linear actuator and can be adjusted to any desired position. The backrest requires a relatively small amount of space in the table, and therefore, storage capacity of the table is maximized.

Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable bed of the type comprising a bed base frame, having a lead end, a foot end, opposed longitudinal members connecting same end foot members attached to the base frame normally being in contact with a floor surface, an articulated moving upper frame mounted on a carriage having leg support portions and upper body support portions articulated to each other and supported on the carriage for longitudinal shifting of the support portions relative to the base frame; and motor means for raising the upper body support portion and/or the leg support portions the led further comprising at least one wheeled leg member operationally connected to the motor, the at least one leg member being displaceable from a first elevated position to a second deployed position, wherein in the second deployed position the at least one wheeled leg member is brought it in contact with the floor surface and a rolling element supported at the leg member free extremity applies a force to the floor surface s

Abstract: A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation. The body support system can be of a modular construction to provide mechanical response characteristics suited to a particular user or group of users, or to a particular environment or use.

Abstract: A retractable and self-supporting step for a medical examination table and a method for use. The step having a large top with a safety mat for ease of use and patient maneuverability can be selectively extended from a cavity located on a medical examination and returned when not in use. The step is self-supporting, thus providing enhanced stability and safety during use.

Abstract: A support structure, such as a mattress, is provided for the placement and removal of a human waste container, such as a bedpan, with minimal exertion by the attendant and minimal movement of the person. The mattress is provided with a cavity equipped with a controllable expandable cushion. Prior to use, the bedpan is placed in the cavity on top of the contracted cushion and the cushion is expanded to raise the bedpan directly under the person. A mattress protector extends into the cavity to protect the cavity from leaks or spills which may result during the person's use of the bedpan. When fully expanded, the cushion completely fills the cavity so that it is substantially flush with the rest of the mattress. A bedsheet covers the mattress and is provided with a fly or flap for access to the cavity. A disposable wastebag system can be arranged onto the cavity for use in place of a bedpan.

Abstract: A multi-chamber airbed reduces the effect of weight movement by one or more persons sleeping or sitting on the airbed. In the multi-chambered airbed of the present invention, there are at least two chambers inside the airbed, each chamber having its own air valve and representing its own portion of the airbed. The chambers are completely sealed off from each other by a barrier or septum within the airbed. Thus, when one person shifts his or her weight on the portion of the airbed over one chamber, air does not flow to the other chamber or portion of the airbed.

Abstract: A cable cutting and stripping tool is disclosed. The tool has a pair of pivotally connected levers relatively moveable between open and closed positions. Each lever includes a handle portion and a jaw portion disposed on opposite sides of the pivot. The levers have coacting cable severing blades adapted to sever a cable in a shearing action. The levers further include a pair of coacting shield insulation cutting and stripping cutters. The levers also include a coacting pair of sheath and conductor insulation cutting and stripping cutters. A process of preparing a coaxial cable for attachment of a connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making bleached mechanical pulps is disclosed for pulping mills having a primary and a secondary refiner. A first step is to provide cellulosic materials, such as wood chips to refine into the pulp; the wood chips have an initial brightness level. A second step is to provide a bleaching liquor to the refining system of the pulp mill, wherein the liquor comprises an amount of hydrogen peroxide and an amount of alkali having greater than 0% to 100% magnesium hydroxide or soda ash or a combination thereof. A third step is to hold the pulp with the bleaching liquor at a temperature in the range of about 85° to about 160° C. and for about 2 to about 180 minutes.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of textile after washing, using chitosan to reduce the surfactant activities of the residual anionic surfactant on textile after washing and to neutralize the residual base on textile after washing.

Abstract: Excellent stain block property, WAQE resistance and yellowing resistance are imparted to a textile by a method of preparing a treated textile has the steps of (1) preparing a treatment liquid comprising a stain blocking agent and a sulfated castor oil and having pH of at most 7, (2) applying the treatment liquid to the textile, (3) treating the textile with steam, and (4) washing the textile with water and dehydrating the textile.

Abstract: Provided are compounds and methods for modifying a material to change properties of the material, as well as a variety of products obtained using the methods. In one embodiment, a material comprising one or more modifiable functional groups is reacted with an activated hydrophobic acyl group in the presence of a hindered base, thereby to covalently attach the hydrophobic acyl group to the modifiable functional groups on the material. The material which is modified may be, for example, a carbohydrate, and the modifiable functional groups on the material may be hydroxyls. For example, materials such as cellulose may be modified by reacting it with an acid chloride or acid anhydride including a hydrophobic acyl group, in the presence of a hindered base, such as tripentylamine, to attach the hydrophobic acyl groups to the hydroxyls on the cellulose, thereby to increase the hydrophobicity of the cellulose.

Abstract: A stain removal product and process is disclosed. The product includes a liquid cleaning composition which contains water, an organic solvent and a surfactant, an absorbent stain receiver, and a sonic or ultrasonic wave generating source for imparting sonic or ultrasonic waves onto stains on textiles. The sonic or ultrasonic wave source is, for example, a hand-held, pen-shaped device with a directed point to focus the sonic or ultrasonic waves at the stain to be removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the pumpless transfer of liquid carbon dioxide cleaning medium in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning apparatus having a wash vessel, a working vessel, a vapor vessel, and a compressor. The apparatus is preferably overpressurized with an overpressurization gas such as air.

Abstract: Compositions for lanthionizing keratin fibers comprising at least one organic nucleophile and at least one hydroxide ion generator, wherein the at least one organic nucleophile is present in an amount effective to increase the tensile strength of the keratin fibers. Pretreatment compositions for keratin fibers comprising at least one organic nucleophile, wherein the pretreatment composition is applied prior to applying a relaxing composition and further wherein the at least one organic nucleophile is present in an amount effective to increase the tensile strength of the keratin fibers. Methods and multicomponent kits for lanthionizing keratin fibers to achieve relaxation of the keratinous fibers using at least one organic nucleophile.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibers, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers:

Abstract: The present application relates to a preparation for dyeing keratin fibers which, before use, is mixed with an oxidizing agent and wherein a combination of

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an effective amount of a first polymer with a weight-average molecular mass of less than 100 000, comprising a) a polymer skeleton containing hydrocarbon-based repeating units containing at least one hetero atom, and optionally b) at least one pendent fatty chain and/or at least one terminal fatty chain, which may be functionalized, containing from 6 to 120 carbon atoms and being linked to these hydrocarbon-based units, in a make-up composition comprising a physiologically acceptable medium containing a fatty phase, as an agent for increasing the speed of achieving a make-up result on keratin materials and/or for increasing the adhesion to said keratin materials and/or for rapidly increasing the amount of make-up deposited on the keratin materials.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is the use of physiologically compatible salts of inorganic or organic acids for improving the absorption behavior of anionic, direct dyes, a 2-step method for dyeing fibers, as well as a multi-component agent for the non-oxidative dyeing of fibers (particularly keratin fibers, such as human hair), the one component of which contains a dyeing agent based on anionic, direct dyes and the other component of which contains the physiological compatible salts.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is the use of 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole derivatives of general formula (I) as dye in colorants for keratin fibers such as, for example, wool, silk, furs or hair and particularly human hair 1

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more coupler compounds and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more developer compounds.

Abstract: A primary agent for a two-agent hair dyeing/bleaching composition which comprises a primary agent containing an alkali agent and a secondary agent containing an oxidizing agent, wherein the primary agent contains:

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dyed cellulosic molded bodies, in particular to fibers or films, containing a heavy-metal-containing colorant, which, according to the thermal stability test described above, reduces the rise temperature of a cellulose solution in a tertiary amine oxide by 10° C. at most, in particular by 5° C. at most. The molded bodies according to the invention may be produced in accordance with the amine-oxide process (FIG. 1).

Abstract: To remove a Chewing Gum Wad from Carpet, Upholstery while standing upright. With Gum Probe Hand tool, probe Gum Wad. Pour or spray Gum remover directly on Gum Wad. Let stand 2-3 minutes, allowing Gum Remover to start loosing Gum from fibers. With Gum Eliminator Hand Tool, at edge of Gum Wad, gently push toward center of Gum Wad. Place Gum Wad in a piece of paper. With Gum Scraper Hand Tool, place clean cloth on Scraper. Securing cloth with Gum Hand Clamp. Move Gum Scraper Hand Tool in a back and forth motion to wick up excess solution. To remove Carpet Stains, generously spray Carpet Stain. With Gum Scraper Hand Tool, agitate Carpet Stain. Place clean cloth on Scraper Hand Tool using Gum Clamp. Move in a back and forth motion wicking stain into clean cloth.

Abstract: A deck gap cleaning tool comprises a pole and a cleaning head. The cleaning head comprises an upper portion that is pivotally connected to the pole, and a blade extending opposite to the pole. The blade is configured to be received between deck flooring gaps for clearing debris therefrom.

Abstract: A drain cleaning machine includes a housing and a cage member that is axially displaceable along and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the housing. The cage member has an axial bore and is adapted to receive a cable. A plurality of jaw elements are inserted into and displaceable within the cage member. A rotatable cone member surrounds the first end of the cage member and is adapted to engage the jaw elements and displace the jaw elements radially inward within the cage member as it is axially displaced along the longitudinal axis. A motor is coupled to the cone member for rotating the cone member, wherein rotation of the cone member causes rotation of the cage member. The jaw elements are adapted to engage and grip the cable such that rotation of the cage member causes rotation of the cable about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A footwear cleaning apparatus includes a vertically oriented frame with an upper frame for supporting the user that is standing while cleaning the footwear. The apparatus receives water from a garden hose and provides a control valve for regulating the water flow while the user is standing upright. The water is directed upwardly through a foot platform on the lower frame, and also through a lower brush onto the footwear sole, the resulting splash causing water to wet two side brushes that are oriented to bear upon the sides of the footwear. A scraper assembly is also on the lower frame and provides a horizontal scraping edge and two vertical scraping edges for the sole and sides of the footwear, respectively. After the water is turned off a drain outlet allows the device to be drained.

Abstract: A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cationic surfactant is present in the sanitizer release polymer composition in an amount of about 1 to about 10 weight percent, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition may also include at least one nonionic co-surfactant in combination with the cationic surfactant. The towel also includes a color label on its surface to identify the area of the restaurant in which the cleaning towel is to be utilized. The towel may optionally include an international icon, a tactile label, and/or a label in a plurality of languages identifying the area where the towel is to be utilized.

Abstract: Oral brushes and bristles for oral brushes are provided. The bristles include a polyurethane and have a relatively high stiffness.

Abstract: This toothbrush would operate normally only when the user brushes in a correct manner. It has a brush member slidably mounted to a handle. A latching arrangement is provided between the brush and the handle such that when the toothbrush is operated incorrectly in the direction along its longitudinal axis, the toothbrush would either slide freely in and out or completely detach from the handle rendering it inoperable. When brushing with the correct motion in the up and down direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, the latching arrangement would maintain the brush member securely mounted to the handle.

Abstract: A modular roller for industrial rotary cylindrical brushes, particularly for outdoor use, of the type constituted by a central support in which a plurality of tufts of bristles are fixed, the support being constituted by a cylindrical ring whose faces are cut along two mutually parallel planes that are inclined with respect to planes that are perpendicular to the direction of the axis of the cylindrical ring, the tufts of bristles that are distributed along the ring lying on planes that are substantially radial with respect to the ring and parallel to the inclined planes of the faces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a reciprocating linear sweeping wiping mechanism (10) comprising a guide and drive carriage (14) bearing at least a wiper element (20) mounted sliding inside at least a rigid longitudinal guide rail produced in the form of a hollow extruded profile (12). The invention is characterized in that the transverse positioning means of the frame plate (16) relative to the extruded profile (12, 22) comprises a longitudinally oriented rigid rib (38) borne by the extruded profile (12, 22), or by the frame plate, which is received longitudinally sliding in a vertically open matching longitudinal groove (40) borne by the frame plate (16) or the extruded profile respectively, and each stabilizing element is a stabilizing pad (50) which is received longitudinally sliding inside the corresponding C-shaped slide rail (24).

Abstract: A self-moving cleaner has main body 1 comprising intake opening 9 for suctioning dust, electric blower 7 for generating airflow to suction the dust, dust receiver 10 for collecting the dust suctioned by the electric blower 7, rollers 11 driven by drive motors (3 and 4), power source 8 for supplying electric power to the electric blower 7 and the drive motors (3 and 4), sensors (2 and 12) for optically detecting a distance to an obstacle, and enclosure 16 containing therein the electric blower 7, the dust receiver 9, the power source 8, and the sensors (2 and 12), wherein the enclosure 16 is constructed transparent or semitransparent, and the sensors (2 and 12) transmit and receive light through the enclosure 16. Thus provided is the self-moving cleaner that can accurately detect a position of its own main body even with a reduced cost.

Abstract: A hose and wand assembly for a domestic appliance comprises a flexible hose portion (22), a rigid wand portion (34) and a handgripp portion (38). The hose (22) terminates in a curved end portion (62) which couples to the wand (34) in such a manner that the hose (22) is able to swivel about the longitudinal axis (X) of the wand (34). The end portion (62) has an outlet which communicates with the interior of the wand. A support (60, 72) is located on the outer wall of the end portion (62), upstream of the outlet. The support (60,72) is capable of pivotal movement about the longitudinal axis (X) of the rigid wand portion. The hose (22) is also rotatable with respect to the wand (34) about the longitudinal axis of the hose (22).