Abstract: A toilet cleaning dispenser system adapted for placement in a toilet tank includes a hanger, a dispenser housing and a cartridge device removably coupled to the dispenser housing. The cartridge device, which includes a cleanser tablet enclosed within a cartridge housing, is inserted into a cavity of the dispenser housing and turned in one direction to lock the device and, alternatively, in an opposite direction to unlock the device. The cartridge housing may be formed to turn as one unit, or be formed as a basket and a rotatable cap that can be turned with respect to the basket. The dispenser housing includes an inlet water trap and an outlet water trap, each comprising a pair of concentric, nested tubes that retain liquid after flushing so as to prevent fumes from exiting the dispenser housing into the toilet tank.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly 10 includes a toilet seat 12 having a seat skin 14 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a seat core 16 disposed within and surrounded by the seat skin 14 and a cover 18 having a cover skin 20 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a cover core 22 disposed within and surrounded by the cover skin 20. The assembly is characterized by the cores 16, 22 each comprising a waste material. The waste material may be a single polymer wasted in the process of making other products. Alternatively or in combination therewith, combining a plurality of different materials (including different polymers) from different sources may be employed to formulate the waste material.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly 10 includes a toilet seat 12 having a seat skin 14 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a seat core 16 disposed within and surrounded by the seat skin 14 and a cover 18 having a cover skin 20 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a cover core 22 disposed within and surrounded by the cover skin 20. The assembly is characterized by the cores 16, 22 each comprising a waste material. The waste material may be a single polymer wasted in the process of making other products. Alternatively or in combination therewith, combining a plurality of different materials (including different polymers) from different sources may be employed to formulate the waste material.

Abstract: A toilet (10) and toilet system suitable for a boat, recreational vehicle, bus or the like is operated via a microprocessor controller to effect a convenient and efficient operation. The toilet includes a base assembly (30) having an electrically-operated flush valve that opens and closes a passage to a waste receiving area. A flush lever assembly (15) has flush lever displaceable from a neutral position toward one of a “flush” position and an “add water” position. In this context, the flush lever initiates a flush cycle in the “flush” position and initiates an add water cycle in the “add water” position. The controller communicates with a water inlet valve, the flush valve and the flush lever assembly. In operation, the controller opens and closes the water inlet valve and controls a position of the flush valve in accordance with a position of the flush lever.

Abstract: A portable toilet shelter that is more stackable and easier to assemble and disassemble. The portable toilet shelter includes a loop enclosure that is mountable to a base, and that is adapted to receive a roof. The loop enclosure includes opposed end walls each having opposed edges. Opposed side walls are positioned between the opposed end walls, with each of the side walls also having opposed edges. Flexible hinges connect the edges of the side walls to respective adjacent edges of the end walls to complete the loop enclosure. The portable toilet shelter is partially disassembled when collapsed to a height of about the thickness of two walls, wherein the end walls fold respectively toward and overlay the side walls. The portable toilet shelter is partially erected when the end walls are unfolded respectively away from the side walls to maintain an upright and self-supporting position.

Abstract: An spa panel for a spa. The spa panel is electrically connected to the spa controller for the spa. The spa panel has an encasing that covers control keys that are electrically connected to a printed circuit board. The infrared receiver is mounted onto the printed circuit board and is likewise covered by the encasing. Preferably, the infrared receiver is adjacent to the edge of the spa panel and faces inward to the spa to an area that a spa user would normally sit. In another preferred embodiment, the plastic encasing covers a display screen.

Abstract: A bathing chair is provided that swivels on a fixed base and includes a leg support assembly. The combination of the leg support and the swiveling action of the chair allows a disabled or handicapped bather to comfortably enter and/or exit a bathtub or a shower stall without the aid of another person. The leg support also allows the legs of the bather to clear obstacles, such as the ledge of a bathtub or the lip of a shower stall, without the aid of another person. The bathing chair also includes a single support assembly that is capable of supporting the bathing chair and a bather without the need for any additional support structures. The need for only a single support assembly to adequately support the chair provides a bathing chair that is sturdy, lightweight and simple to install.

Abstract: A water conservation system for use in a shower stall or a bathtub having a shower head. The system includes a pair of receptacles placed on the floor of the shower stall. Each of the receptacles includes a cover, which has a hingedly connected panel to facilitate draining into a selected receptacle while a user is in the shower/bathtub. Collection of clear water is facilitated by directing the shower head at a first one of the receptacles when the water is warming up, and pivoting the shower head in the opposing direction when rinsing to direct gray or soapy water into a second one of the receptacles. The appropriate receptacle cover panel is opened depending upon the positioning of the shower head. Drains are formed in the tops of both receptacles, the tops having a drainage surface with a concave profile to direct water to a centrally positioned drain opening. Each of the receptacles has a removable pour spout, and a locking member is provided to prevent relative movement of the receptacles.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a commode liner made from a first and a second opposing member defining a top with an opening, a bottom, and a pair of opposing sides. The pair of opposing sides includes a separation distance D, which varies from the top to the bottom, and the distance D is larger at the top than at the bottom. The opposing members can be formed from a latently dispersible barrier composite material including an exposed low strength barrier component, an internal water sensitive layer, and a water permeable, inextensible, water dispersible support layer. When exposed to aqueous conditions on the barrier side, the composite prevents it from passing through to the other layers. When exposed to aqueous conditions on the opposite side, the commode liner readily disperses and may be disposed of by flushing in a toilet, for example. Examples of barrier layers include polylactic acid. Examples of water sensitive layers include polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A turning mechanism for a patient confined to a bed includes two movable frames, and two adjusting members connected to respective frames for moving the frames between a horizontal position and a tilted position. A sheet is connected to elongated rods of the frames by an easily detachable device. Thus, a patient lying on the sheet can be turned between a back-rest position and left and right side rest positions. The adjusting members have transmission shafts, which have threaded sections having moving blocks movable along; Propping rods are pivoted to the moving blocks at first ends. The propping rods are pivoted to the frames at the other ends so that when power source is activated, the moving blocks move along threaded sections, and the propping rods are moved to raise the respective frames to a tilted position.

Abstract: A folding bed includes a support frame with a bed having a frame. A linkage connects the bed frame to the support frame and enables folding of the bed frame between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. A selectively foldable seat mounts to an underside of the bed frame and has a linkage and folding legs actuatable independently of the bed's folding linkage.

Abstract: A split bed covering is provided for more than one user which is capable of providing different warmth characteristics to each of the users. The covering comprises a first sheet having a top portion, a bottom portion, and an inner edge portion. The covering also includes a second sheet having a top portion, a bottom portion, and an inner edge portion. An overlapping portion is formed by the inner edge portions of the first and second sheets. These inner edge portions are capable of being interchangeably positioned one on top of the other. A joining device is provided for joining the overlapping portions at the bottom portion of the first sheet and the bottom portion of the second sheet to form a joined portion. This joined portion has a predetermined length which allows for complete removal of one of the first and/or second sheets from at least one of the users.

Abstract: Disposable covering sheet for bedding articles that is moisture vapour permeable and liquid impermeable and comprises at least a moisture vapour permeable fibrous layer and a liquid impermeable but moisture vapour permeable film layer of preferred thermoplastic compositions. Use of the disposable covering sheet as, for example, a mattress or pillow cover provides increased comfort to the user. The disposable covering sheet disclosed herein can be used in a variety of applications, particularly when the benefits of moisture vapour permeability, liquid imperviousness, disposability and increased in-use comfort are desired.

Abstract: A cushion for seats, wheelchairs, mattresses, etc. is disclosed. The cushion includes fluid-filled cells. Each cell is in fluid communication with adjacent cells via conduits. Constrictures such as check-valves and duckbill valves may be located inside the conduits to restrict or otherwise regulate fluid flow into or out of a particular cell. A control pin may be used to selectively enable or disable said constrictures. In this way, the cushion may be customized on a cell-by-cell basis, providing a cushion that can be tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Abstract: A method for making a molded cushion comprising positioning an object onto a bag made of a stretchable water-resistant material, wherein the bag is filled with a mixture of soft resilient pellets and a polymerizable adhesive, molding the bag and pellet/adhesive mixture around the object and allowing the adhesive to cure to conform to the shape of the object.

Abstract: A mattress has an internal support structure and an external cladding that surrounds and covers at least a portion of the support structure. The mattress also has a vibrating device that is coupled to a part of the support structure. The vibrating device has a motor that operates to transmit vibrations throughout the support structure when turned on. The mattress can be adapted to gradually slow at a controlled rate to a complete stop over a period of time when turned off. The mattress can also be adapted to include the vibrating device internally where the device is water resistant. The mattress can also be adapted such that the vibrating device can be easily removed and installed from a pocket provided in the mattress.

Abstract: A composition containing a saponin present in an extract of an Argania spinosa plant.

Abstract: A process of cleaning a substrate, the process comprising the steps of contacting a substrate with a composition comprising at least two liquids mutually presenting a liquid-liquid interface with an interfacial tension of at least 5 mN/m and agitating the substrate and/or composition whilst they are in mutual contact, wherein the composition and/or the substrate are also subjected to ultrasound before and/or during the agitation step.

Abstract: Solvent treatment methods for treating fabric articles, more particularly it relates to oxygenated solvent treatment methods are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A pre- or post-treatment composition for the process for bleaching human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as well as processes for bleaching human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising a pre- or post-treatment with a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use, as a pretreatment of a process for colouring, with at least one direct dye and/or with at least one-oxidation dye, keratin fibres, such as human hair, of a composition comprising at least one particular aminosilicone as defined herein.

Abstract: 1,4-Diamino-2-alkenylbenzene derivatives of general formula (I) or physiologically tolerated water-soluble salts thereof 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for removing excess dye from dyed and/or printed materials, such as, textile materials dyed with disperse dyes, by treating a dyed or printed material with an esterase. The improvements resulting form the present invention include, for example, improvements in the washfastness, the wetfastness, the crockfastness, sublimation, and/or the quality of the color, such as, brightness, of dyed and/or printed materials. The present invention also relates to methods for printing or dyeing a material by dyeing or printing the material with a combination of a dye that is affected by esterase treatment and a dye that is not affected by esterase treatment, and after dyeing or printing the material, discharging residual dye by treating the material with an esterase.

Abstract: Mediator systems obtainable by mixing one or more salts of a metal capable of forming a plurality of valence states with at least one amino-containing complexing agent (K1) and at least one hydroxyl-containing but amino-devoid complexing agent (K2) in an alkaline aqueous medium, wherefor the complexing agents may be present as salts and the molar ratio of K1 to metal ion is from 0.1:1 to 10:1 and the molar ratio of K2 to metal ion is from 0.1:1 to 5:1 are useful for dyeing cellulosic textile material.

Abstract: Oxobenzofuranylidene-dihydroindolones of formulae trans-(Ia) and cis-(Ib) 1

Abstract: A computer screen dusting cloth affixable to a computer monitor case having a reel capable of winding a tether thereon. The tether is attached at a distal end to a monitor wiping cloth. The reel has a wound position with the tether wound upon it and an extended position when it is unwound from the tether. The reel is continuously biased toward the wound position but is locked to the extended position once the user pulls the attached cloth and extends the tether. This allows uninhibited use of the cloth on the monitor. A lock release in the form of a button communicating through the reel housing allows the user to wind up the tether automatically after use by a simple press of the button and storing the cloth attached to the monitor by the tether and real holding tether.

Abstract: A portable billiard ball polishing device configured for use with a buffing pad comprising a generally hollow body having a closed bottom surface, arcuate sidewalls and an open upper surface. The hollow body sidewalls are segmented to provide lower and upper cavities of varying diameter, to receive a first resilient pad in the lower cavity, and a second resilient pad in the upper cavity of the device, and a sleeve-shaped inner liner configured to the sidewalls of the hollow body.

Abstract: Absorbent, multilayer cleaning fabrics are provided which have (i) a porous, abrasion resistant liquid pervious top layer, (ii) a liquid impervious bottom layer, and (iii) an absorbent mat sealed between the top and bottom layers. The top and/or bottom layers form highly flexible tabs that extend beyond the absorbent mat and allow the cleaning fabric to be easily attached and removed from a cleaning tool having fasteners. The multilayer cleaning fabrics are well suited for wiping wet surfaces and/or cleaning surfaces with soap and water or other liquid cleaners.

Abstract: The present invention involves to a cleaning tool comprising a pad or towel with a mark designating the intended use of the pad or towel. A cleaning kit comprises a plurality of cleaning pads or towels with at least one face with a mark designating an intended use and includes instructions for use of the pads, enclosed in a receptacle.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle, a gripping portion arranged at one end of the handle, a bristle planted portion arranged at another end of the handle and a globular reservoir having an annular opening and a cylindrical portion. The globular reservoir is co-axially fifted to the handle via the cylindrical portion at a position between the gripping portion and the bristle planted portion. The globular reservoir can catch mixed saliva with toothpaste flowing from the bristle planted portion via the handle before reaching and dripping from the gripping portion.

Abstract: A wiper brush arm for a motor vehicle includes a rigid molded plastic single-piece body having a generally elongated shape whereof one end is driven in reciprocating wiping movement, and the other end bears a wiper brush or a wiper blade. The body is coated at least partly with a protective layer protecting the body against external environmental attacks, such as ultraviolet radiation. The protective layer is made of plastic material.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is disclosed, which includes a main body formed of a fan motor generating a driving force therein, a fan, and a cyclone dust collector, a suction head connected to the main body and sucking in all kinds of impurity existing on a surface that is to be cleaned, a suction hose connected to the front portion of the main body and an extension tube connected to the suction head both installed between the main body and the suction head, a dust collecting chamber detachably fixed on a rear side of the main body and having a handle on an outer rear surface thereof, a lower holding part of the handle on the dust collecting chamber projecting beyond the lower circumference of the wheels and coming into contact with the surface of a lower step, when the front portion of the main body of the vacuum cleaner is fastened to the edge of an upper step, and a roller caster formed on both sides of the lower front portion of the main body allowing back-and-forth motions and rotations on a flat surface and fasteni

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner is equipped with a dust collection unit (20) that can be detachably installed in the air passage en route from a suction unit to an electric fan of the cleaner. The dust collection unit (20) comprises a dust collecting case (21) for accumulating dust sucked in, a lid member (32) that can be opened to discharge the accumulated dust; and a lock mechanism (clamp lever) (33) for locking the lid member 32 tightly closed. The electric vacuum cleaner is further provided with a lid opening mechanism (lid opening stick (35) for forcibly opening the lid member (32) in cooperation with the lock mechanism locking the lid member. Even when the sealing pressure of the packing is high or when the accumulated dust does not weigh on the lid member because the dust is compacted on the inner wall of the dust collecting case, the lid member can be opened without difficulty to discharge the dust, without opening it by hand. Thus, the user can avoid handling unsanitary dust.

Abstract: A laminated bushing is formed from a metal sheet having resilient material disposed on one side by spirally winding the metal sheet about a longitudinal axis to form a spirally shaped cavity. The resilient material is disposed within the spirally shaped cavity and the metal sheet forming the spiral shaped cavity either mechanically compresses the resilient material disposed within the cavities, or the resilient material is vulcanized once the laminated bushing is formed. The spirally wound laminated bushing includes inner and outer sleeves concentric about the longitudinal axis that are movable relative to one another in direct proportion to the material deformation properties of the resilient material.

Abstract: A cord tensioned by a spring supports the sash of a hung window in a stationary position while the sash is tilted for cleaning. The cord pulls a pulley attached to the spring which extends as the sash is further tilted. A tubing houses the spring and pulley and provides a stop that limits the maximum tilt of the sash.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism for LCD monitor having a monitor and a supporting structure. The rotating mechanism comprises a protruding sleeve, a supporting body, a shaft sleeve, a sleeve, a first screwing element and a second screwing element. The protruding sleeve has a fitting hole and is disposed on the back of the monitor. The supporting body has a bending element. The shaft sleeve is fitted between the protruding sleeve and the bending element of the supporting body. The sleeve is fitted in the fitting hole of the protruding sleeve. The first screwing element is threaded into one end of the shaft sleeve from the sleeve. The second screwing element is threaded into the other end of the shaft sleeve from the bending element. Thus, the tightness of the rotating mechanism of the invention can be adjusted by way of the first screwing element.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a breakaway connector for use in a breakaway lanyard comprising a pair of releasably engageable breakaway members wherein the breakaway members are manually removably attached to the ends of a strap that forms the lanyard. The breakaway members each preferably comprise a base body and a hinged closure element hingedly attached to the base body so as to accept the end of the strap when in an open position and to grip the end of the strap when in a closed position, preferably by means of projections extending from the hinged closure element and the base body compressing and engaging the strap. According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a breakaway lanyard comprising a strap and a breakaway connector comprising a pair of releasably engageable breakaway members wherein the breakaway members are manually removably attached to the ends of the strap.

Abstract: A cord lock has a body and plunger in which a cord is secured, and an extension sleeve designed for insertion through an opening in an article or fabric to which the cord lock is attached. A back plate is engaged along the length of the extension sleeve, to pinch the fabric or article between the body and back plate.

Abstract: A circular soft elastic band having a closed front with a piece of Velcro or snap button attached to the face of the elastic headband. This provides means for an interchangeable ornament to be recieved onto the Velcro or snap button. Furthermore, this removeable ornament allows a change in colors, styles, and types of fabrics.

Abstract: A fastening tape has a sheet-form base carrying an array of hooking members (10,22,24,34) each having a height (h) of about 0.008 inch (0.2 millimeter) or less, as measured from the base, and fiber-engaging features, such as re-entrant tips (18,32), disposed less than about 0.003 inch (0.08 millimeter) from their upper surfaces, as measured normal to the base. Such hooking members are employed to releasably engage directly into foams and fine denier non-woven materials, such as those of insulation, filters, construction moisture barriers, disposable gowns and diapers.

Abstract: A buckle device is disclosed for fastening a first belt relative to a second belt. The device includes a first member having a first and a second portion, the first portion being anchored to the first belt. A second member releasably interlocks with the first member, the second member having a first and a second part, the first part being anchored to the second belt. The second portion of the first member includes a latch which extends flexibly from the first portion, the latch having a proximal and a distal end. A receptacle defines a first and a second opening and a cam is disposed between the latch and the receptacle. The second part of the second member includes a further latch which extends flexibly from the first part, for the releasable reception thereof within the receptacle. The further latch has a first and a second end and a further receptacle defines a first and a second aperture. The further receptacle receives therein the latch.

Abstract: A mounting structure for buckles, cord locks and the like is provided with a base and a body for placement on opposite sides of the article to which the component is to be secured. A first connector part in the nature of a rack is provided on one of the body and base, and a lug is provided on the other of the body and the base for engagement at various locations along the rack to secure the body and base on opposite sides of the article.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus for producing a grid for a battery plate which can improve the life performance of a lead storage battery, and in which a lead sheet 4 is prevented from being undulated or causing vibrations in a carrying-out portion of disk cutter rolls 2 and 3, and also a method of producing such a grid.

Abstract: An etch stop layer is formed over a surface of an interlayer insulating layer and over a surface of a conductive plug extending at a depth from the surface of the interlayer insulating layer. A lower mold layer is deposited over the etch stop layer, and a wet etch rate of the lower mold layer is adjusted by adding dopants to the lower mold layer during formation of the lower mold layer, and by annealing the lower mold layer. An upper mold layer is then deposited over the surface of the lower mold layer, such that a wet etch rate of the upper mold layer is less than the adjusted wet etch rate of the lower mold layer. The upper mold layer, the lower mold layer and the etch stop layer are then subjected to dry etching to form an opening therein which exposes at least a portion of the surface of the contact plug.

Abstract: A riveting apparatus having a support die with a support surface. The support surface supports a rivet that extends through a circuit board and an electrical connector. The support surface has a first inclined surface, a second inclined surface, and a depression positioned therebetween. The depression receives a head of the rivet and positionally aligns the rivet with an upper tool unit as the rivet is guided across the first inclined surface toward the second inclined surface. The upper tool unit fastens the rivet to the circuit board.

Abstract: A hand tool that greatly expedites the installation of the valve locks that secure a valve spring retainer to the free end of a valve stem. The valve locks include an inwardly extending ridge that engages a circumferential groove that extends around an end portion of the valve stem. The valve lock is retained in this position by a tapered central bore of the valve spring retainer that produces an inward clamping force on the valve lock. The tool includes a plunger having a diameter equal to the diameter of the valve stem. The user positions the valve locks on the protruding cylindrical surface of the plunger, where they are held by magnetic attraction. The user pushes the end of the tool against the valve spring retainer, thereby compressing the valve spring so that the valve stem pushes the plunger into a close-fitting loader end cap until the valve locks are transferred to the valve stem and into engagement with the circumferential groove.

Abstract: A bearing removing device includes a locking unit, and an urging unit screwed into the locking unit. The locking unit includes a cylindrical main body, a plurality of individually arranged locking members each mounted on the main body, and a mounting body screwed on the main body for positioning the locking members. Thus, the locking unit is directly manufactured and assembled easily and conveniently, without having to perform complicated manufacturing procedures, thereby decreasing the cost of fabrication. Therefore, the bearing removing device has a simplified construction, is manufactured and assembled easily and conveniently, and has a strengthened structure.

Abstract: An improved plumbing workstation for use by a worker to install at least one plumbing fixture onto at least one sink, comprising a template for temporarily supporting the at least one sink, the template being adjustable to accommodate at least one size and at least one shape of the at least one sink, a frame upon which the template is mounted for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, at least one means for locking the template at selected angular positions about the horizontal axis, and retaining means for retaining the at least one sink on the template and for retaining at least one sink a drain attachment on the at least one sink such that when the at least one sink is secured on the template, the template is at a generally horizontal first angular position, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from the first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one sink is retained on the template to facilitate installation of the at lease one plumbing fixture and the at le

Abstract: A waste fluorescent lamp dismantling method and apparatus is set up to clamp two ends of a waste fluorescent lamp adjacent to its aluminum caps, and to maintain an airtight seal between the clamp sections and the aluminum caps, so that when the aluminum caps at two ends are separated from the waste fluorescent lamp, the gas and vapor in the lamp tube will be prevented from escaping. This apparatus and method can rapidly process waste fluorescent lamps while also conforming to environmental protection requirements.

Abstract: This is a processing cell of an automatic machining system having a small, lightweight and simple structure, easy to determine or change the number of process, easy in design, and low in apparatus cost. A processing cell (A) has a unit structure comprising a conveying device (10) forming a part of a work conveying route (1), a fine boring machine (5a) or honing machine (5b), (5c) as a single machine tool, and a control unit for linking them mutually and controlling, and these cells are installed, being free to increase or decrease in number, in the machining section of automatic machining system such as automatic honing system.