Abstract: A safety helmet has a shell, which can be a full face or open face type for encasing at least a portion of the user's head, a face shield mounted to the shell, and a sun visor mounted to an upper portion of the face shield. The face shield can be retractably or rotatably displaceable. The sun visor has a center section, a first wing section extending from a first side of the center section, and a second wing section extending from a second side of the center section that is opposite to the first side of the center section. The first wing section has a first mounting device mounting the sun visor to a first upper side of the face shield, and the second wing section has a second mounting device mounting the sun visor to a second upper side of the face shield that is opposite to the first upper side of the face shield. The sun visor can be fixedly or detachably mounted to the face shield or formed as an integral part of the face shield.

Abstract: Antiglare system for a crash helmet with an outer and an inner helmet shell that has an eyeport that can be closed by a visor and that can be partially covered by a sunshade, wherein the sunshade has at least one first antiglare module and covers the eyeport in an upper region in such a way that the sunshade is located above a horizontal line of sight and outside of a vertical field of vision when the wearer's head is in a relaxed, fairly upright position, and wherein the sunshade extends into the vertical field of vision when the helmet wearer's head is tilted forward.

Abstract: A hand-protection sporting accessory includes a flexible hand attachment for connection about a wearer's hand, and a slide pad extending from the hand. The flexible hand attachment includes a thumb loop through which the wearer's thumb can extend so as to maintain the slide pad adjacent to the palm of the hand unless deliberately released from the thumb. The accessory is particularly useful in competitive skateboarding where the slide pad can be positioned out of the way for quick race starts where the participant needs good grip with the starting gate. A quick “flick” of the hand can be made after the race start, whereby the loop lassoes the thumb to thereby place the slide pad across the palm.

Abstract: Garment in which there is provided at least a deformable insert (2, 3, 4) characterized in that it comprises a semi-rigid skirt (5, 6, 8) overlapping said deformable insert or at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus for reducing the physiological effects of overheating, heat exhaustion for example. The cooling apparatus utilizes sportswear and a multi-walled insulation pouch for receiving a freezable fluid, the pouch positioned on the sportswear so that the cooling apparatus lies adjacent the heart meridian of a human body. The pouch forms a sealed enclosure with at least one sealable end. Attachment means are located on the pouch for attaching the pouch to the interior of the sportswear so that the pouch is positioned against the heart meridian for a cryo-therapeutic effect. The multi-walled insulation pouch comprises at least two layers of insulation material folded to form the pouch, one layer of insulation comprising cotton and another layer of insulation comprising nylon. The inside of the pouch is lined with water proof material to prevent leaking. The sportswear can comprise any garment that lies adjacent to the heart meridian, including sports bras, sports shirts, t-shirts or vests.

Abstract: Hospital patient garments that resemble conventional clothing while offering the convenience of conventional hospital gowns comprising a central panel, a first sleeve panel and second sleeve panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel, first side panel and second side panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel below the first and second sleeve panels, third sleeve panel and fourth sleeve panel defined between the first and second sleeve panels and side panels, respectively, upper back panel, collar, head and neck opening defined by the central panel, plurality of buttonholes in the first and second sleeve panels and first and second side panels, and a plurality of buttons affixed to the sleeve panels, side panels and center panels.

Abstract: A protective glove is set forth. It is constructed to protect snag prone garments and especially hosiery. It is intended to be worn by a person donning or doffing such garments to protect those garments from rough skin, fingernails and jewelry on the hand or wrist that may be worn on either hand. It may also be worn by persons working with the delicate materials in industry. The glove is generally of a mitten configuration constructed from one or two pieces of a slick finish fabric or synthetic material and joined on the edges with a coating on the exterior side of the pieces except on the finger and thumb tip area which gives greater grip control without snagging the garments. The coating provides a non-snagging gripping area to allow the user to control the garment especially while donning while having the slick fingertip and thumb tip to allow a smoothing action to prevent folds and wrinkles.

Abstract: A head covering device includes a dome-shaped, head engaging member that has an interior for receiving the user's head and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a front portion, a rear portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. A first feature is placed on at least one of the front and rear portions to distinguish the at least one of the front and rear portions from the first and second side portions. A second feature is placed on at least one of the first and second side portions to distinguish the at least one of the first and second side portions from the front and rear portion. The head covering does not include a bill member.

Abstract: The improved structure of an academic cap of the present invention is related especially to an academic cap which is different from normal academic caps to suit the marketing fashions in the society, and is capable of convenient storing and adjustment of the size of the cap, thereby a user can store and use it conveniently. The academic cap mainly has a shading panel provided on a crown; a brim or peak is provided at an appropriate position on the external periphery of the crown. The shading panel is made from a board coated with cloth, and is provided thereon with a folding means for collapsing. The crown is provided at an appropriate position on the bottom thereof with an adjustment means to adjust the size of the crown to allow a user to adjust to a desired size of the crown.

Abstract: A protective garment for capture and filtration of flatus wherein the garment comprises a water vapor-permeable, air-impermeable membrane that provides a containment body. The containment body captures flatus but not moisture, and a chemically active filter disposed over a hole in the containment body remove odor from the flatus. In one embodiment, the membrane is impregnated with a chemically active substance that also acts as a filter. In another embodiment, the membrane is laminated to a stretchable fabric to increase mechanical efficiency as well as comfort.

Abstract: An apparatus for clearing a clog in a pipe having a diameter, the apparatus including a hollow, rigid cylindrical body, the body having a closed end, an open end and an inside diameter that is less than the diameter of the pipe at the clog thereby providing a mechanical advantage in removing the clog; a piston disposed in the body for reciprocation therein; a rod attached to the piston and extending through an opening in the closed end of the body; a handle located on an upper portion of the rod; and a seal attached to the open end of the body.

Abstract: A waterless vacuum toilet system for an aircraft includes a toilet bowl connected via a suction valve and a waste collection pipe to a waste collection tank. Waste-contacting surfaces that come into contact with urine and fecal waste are coated with an adhesion-inhibiting or adhesion-reducing nanocoating. The adhesion of waste is significantly reduced, and the need for flushing water is completely eliminated. Instead, an air jet arrangement preferably including an annular ring nozzle or annular air gap directs an airflow into the toilet bowl and along the nanocoated waste-contacting surface thereof, to “air flush” the waste material from these surfaces. The flushing airflow may be induced through the air jet arrangement into the toilet bowl by the suction applied through the suction valve. The “air flushed” toilet system substantially reduces the total system weight and eliminates the need for toilet flushing water to be carried in the aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a potty for babies having a body wherein an upwards open recess is obtained, a disposable bag arranged in the recess with the neck of the bag folded on the upper edge of the recess, and a ring resting on the edge of the recess for holding the bag in position and serving as seat for the baby.

Abstract: Sanitary foot warm bath equipment is provided which prevents or suppresses proliferation of saprophytic bacteria in a foot bath. The foot warm bath equipment is foot warm bath equipment which reserves hot water for foot bathing in a foot bath, the equipment comprising heating means for heating water in the foot bath to produce hot water of setting temperature, electrolytic water producing means for producing electrolytic water containing hypochlorous acid by electrolyzing the water, and control means for controlling the heating means and the electrolytic water producing means, wherein the electrolytic water produced by the electrolytic water producing means is supplied into the foot bath.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a washbasin for babies comprising a main portion shaped as a real washbasin, with a central concavity and a flat peripheral portion surrounding it, intended to serve as rest surface for the main portion on the edge of a bidet or on a special rest stand, and a portion hinged to said main portion so as to allow opening the washbasin for use and closing the washbasin for carrying it like a briefcase. On its inside wall surface, the hinged portion of the main portion is provided with means for attaching a mirror and healthcare products for the baby.

Abstract: A portable washroom for providing both washing and toilet facilities. The washroom is an enclosure that includes a base, upright supports mounted to the base, wall panels mounted between the upright supports, and a roof mounted to the top of the wall panels. An upward flushing toilet is mounted within the enclosure. The toilet has a waste line extending through one of the wall panels, and out of the enclosure so that waste from the flush toilet and wash basin is flushed outside of the enclosure. A wash basin is mounted within the enclosure and includes a drain line that connects to the toilet bowl waste line. A fresh water supply line extends through one of the wall panels of the enclosure and is fluidically connected to the toilet and to the wash basin for supplying fresh water thereto.

Abstract: A pull-out faucet has a hollow faucet body with open top and bottom ends and a cylindrical (laterally extending) side opening. A hollow, cane-shaped spout mounts to the top end and seats a spray head at one end. A separate valve block mounts in the housing through the side opening and connects to a mixing valve cartridge lying adjacent thereto on a lateral side. Water supply hoses snap into inlet passages of the valve. One end of a counterweighted spray hose assembly snaps into an outlet passage of the valve block and the other end connects to the spray head. The spray head can be extended from the spout and then retracted. A method of assembling the hoses and valve assembly into the hollow faucet body through the side opening is also disclosed.

Abstract: A direct data and power interface is provided to the patient support platform of a therapeutic bed that allows for a complete rotation of the patient support platform in either direction. In one embodiment, a data and/or power cable is housed within a chain-like cable carrier that is disposed within an annular channel attached to the patient support platform. In another embodiment, a flexible ribbon cable is disposed within the annular channel. The cable carrier or ribbon cable is long enough to allow a full 360 degrees of rotation of the patient support platform in either direction from 0 degrees supine flat while maintaining a direct data or power connection. To ensure that data and power connection is not articulated beyond its physical limit as a result of manually rotating the bed in the emergency backup mode, a mechanical stop is provided to limit rotation of the patient support platform to about 730 degrees. Sensors are provided to detect activation of the mechanical stop.

Abstract: A method of controlling the coordinative lifting of bottom sections of lying furniture such as a bed that has a back bottom section for lifting the back portion of a lying person and a knee bottom section for lifting his/her knee portion, in which the respective bottom sections can be lifted by the lifting mechanisms respectively provided for them, characterized in that when the back bottom section is pivotally rotated and lifted to be kept inclined from a flat state where all the bottom sections are kept down to lie flat, at first, the lifting of the knee bottom section is started, and that at a time instant adequately later than the time instant when the lifting of the knee bottom section is started, the lifting of the back bottom section is started to ensure that both the bottom sections are lifted up to the respectively preset positions in an coordinative manner.

Abstract: A coordinative control method for the back and knee bottom sections of a bed or the like, characterized in that when the back bottom section and the knee bottom section are operated in a coordinative manner, the back bottom section or the knee bottom section is actuated for adaptation to ensure that an action can be carried out based on a preset action pattern starting from the present state of positions.

Abstract: A tactical stretcher used to transport accident victims, in particular, to stretcher type devices used to transport victims who have been exposed to hazardous materials is disclosed. The tactical stretcher comprises a foldable tubular frame having spreader assemblies attached thereto for securing the stretcher in a folded or unfolded position, the folded position having reduced width. The frame is coated with chemical resistant paint, and includes integral handles swedged into the ends of the frame. Each integral swedged handle has alternate grooves and ridges to provide a firm grip, and reduce hand and arm fatigue for a user wearing heavy rubber gloves. A bed spans the frame for carrying the accident victim thereon.

Abstract: An inflatable pillow comprising a first layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. A second layer comprising a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material are also welded together so as to form a plurality of chambers in fluid communication with each other. The first and the second layers are welded together such that the first and the second layers are in fluid communication with each other at one or more openings in the first and the second layers.

Abstract: A low-profile mattress comprises an inner spring core having a plurality of spring coils and having an upper and lower surface. The mattress further includes a padding layer disposed on the upper surface and a quilting layer disposed over the padding layer and having an exterior layer of a liquid resistant material, wherein the innerspring core padding layer and quilting layer are dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height.

Abstract: A bed mattress including an outer casing adapted to house one or a plurality of different supportive materials within said casing (1) in distinct transverse regions wherein fixed supportive materials (7, 9, 11) are provided at the top and bottom regions of said mattress corresponding to the head and foot regions of a user; and an intermediate region so formed between is provided with a transverse assay of fixed supportive materials (11) having vacant regions between adjacent materials, wherein said outer casing has a plurality of ports (4) corresponding to said vacant regions which are adapted to facilitate the ready insertion, removal and/or replacement of one or more auxiliary supportive materials (10) so as to allow the user to vary the supportive quality of said intermediate region of said mattress.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing, within a home laundry setting, a customized, aged appearance in denim garments. The garments are selectively treated with a cellulase enzyme solution, subjected to a waiting period, then mechanically agitated in a washing machine for a sufficient time to produce localized variations in color density typically associated with a well-worn denim garment. The denim garment may be machine-washed prior to treatment with the cellulase enzyme solution.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of moisture absorbing fiber having high whiteness, characterized in that an acrylic fiber comprising acrylonitrile polymer where a (meth)acrylate compound as a copolymer component is less than 5% by weight is subjected to crosslink introduction treatment using a hydrazine compound, to hydrolysis and to reducing treatment.

Abstract: A process for wrinkleproofing cellulosic textiles by treating the textiles with a finish and drying the treated textiles, whereby said finish comprises (A) one or more hydrophilic modified polyisocyanates and/or (B) one or more polyurethanes in dissolved or dispersed form.

Abstract: A washing machine and method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine includes a fixed tub, a rotating tub, a detergent dispenser and a control unit. The detergent dispenser contains a detergent, receives a preset quantity of washing water and allows the detergent to be dissolved therein, thus forming a liquid detergent. The control unit controls the liquid detergent contained in the detergent dispenser to be sprayed on laundry in the rotating tub after a completion of direct supplying of a large amount of the washing water to one or more of the fixed tub and the rotating tub.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a washing machine in a rinse cycle is provided for a washing machine including a rotatable basket and a fresh water spraying device. The method comprises rotating the basket at a first rate of rotation, spraying water into the basket while the basket is rotating at the first rate, and rotating the basket at a second rate of rotation, the second rate of rotation greater than the first rate of rotation.

Abstract: A wobbling washing machine and a method of controlling the same. The wobbling washing machine washes laundry by causing a washboard to wobble. The wobbling washing machine has a speed varying unit which varies a wobbling speed of the washboard to correspond to a load of the laundry. The wobbling washing machine varies a rotating speed of a motor according to the load of the laundry so as to decrease the wobbling speed of the washboard in response to the load of the laundry being small, and increase the wobbling speed in response to the load of the laundry being large, thus enabling the washing machine to suitably perform a washing operation according to the load of the laundry.

Abstract: The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, and in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair comprising, in a medium suited for dyeing: as first coupling agent at least a 3,5-diaminopyridine derivative suitably selected; and as second coupling agent at least a meta-phenylenediamine, and/or one of its addition salts with an acid; and at least an oxidation base such as para-phenylenediamine and/or one of its addition salts with an acid. The invention also concerns the dyeing method using said composition.

Abstract: A process for post-treating keratin fibres, after a process for coloring with at least one dye chosen from direct dyes and oxidation dyes, by applying a composition comprising at least one aminosilicone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of organomodified metallic nanoparticles preferably bearing at their surface a self-assembled monolayer of organosulphur compounds. A preferred use is in suspension form for dyeing and/or treating human keratin fibers. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing and/or treating human keratin fibers, by the application to the keratin fibers of such a suspension, and also to compositions used to perform such a process. The invention includes the colouring and/or treating of human keratin fibers, in particular the hair, with the invention suspension. Compositions of the nanoparticles with cosmetic active principles, and uses thereof, also are described.

Abstract: Hair dye compositions comprise (A) ammonia or an ammonium salt, (B) a carbonate (other than an ammonium salt), (C) a transition metal salt, and (D) a chelating agent, and have a pH of from 8.5 to 12. They do not give off an intensely irritating odor and have low irritating property, can change hair into a lighter tone in a short time or can dye hair well in a color ranging from a light color to a deep color, and moreover, assure good retention of the thus-obtained tone or color.

Abstract: Disclosed are bisazo compounds of the formula Ia or Ib 1

Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaning robot is disclosed, comprising a body, a suction head, an unstable valve, a suction pipe having an upper end, a recuperating filter connected to the upper end, and a venturi injector, wherein the unstable valve is activated to activate the robot. The robot combines the advantages of vacuum-fed robots and pressure-fed robots.

Abstract: A submersible cleaner includes a valve within a flow passage for interrupting fluid flow and thus drive the cleaned over submerged surfaces to be cleaned. A retractable element moveable between the valve and a wall within the passage reduces a gap formed between them such that flow through the passage is directed along one side of the valve resulting in improved driving power and reduced clogging by debris passing through the passage. The retractable element may be attached to either the valve or the wall, and may make slidable engagement with between them. A flexible plate engaging the surface includes a plurality of tongues radially extending about the periphery with each tongue having a lower surface portion contacting the surface to be cleaned and an outmost portion contoured away from the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powered toothbrush with two moving bristle bearing parts, the first such part is disc-shaped and rotates or oscillates back-and-forth, the second such part is coupled to the brush head by an elastomeric material, such that the second section can be moved either by the force of brushing or by selective engagement with the drive mechanism of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A bristle head for an electric toothbrush has a casing, a drive shaft within the casing and a flexible membrane mounted to or formed integrally with the casing. A number of bristle tufts extend from the flexible membrane and roots of each tuft extend into the casing. A transmission is provided for transmitting movement of the drive shaft to the roots of the bristle tufts whereupon the flexible membrane flexes as or the bristle tufts move. The design prevents toothpaste and other liquid from entering into the casing where it might wear moving parts and harbour bacteria.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a drive part, a driver, a brush part and a vibration-absorber. The drive part includes a drive shaft provided to be lineally movable and a brush part detachably attached to one end of the drive shaft. The driver is configured to apply reciprocal force to the drive shaft to reciprocally lineally move the drive shaft. The vibration-absorber is connected to the drive shaft via a second spring to be lineally movable along the drive shaft. A weight ratio of a weight of the vibration-absorber to a weight of the drive part is at least 0.9 and at most 1.1.

Abstract: The block head structure of an electric toothbrush of the present invention can be slipped over and connected to a driving end on the block handle of an electric toothbrush of different style, and includes: a block head sleeve, a set of bristles, a driving axle bush and a connecting portion. The structure is characterized in that: the driving axle bush has an excavated section at the area in corresponding to the position of the driving axle; a bridge-like member is provided above the excavated section; when the driving axle is slipped into the axle hole, the inner side of the bridge-like member is elastically expanded outwardly by abutment and pressing of a driving surface on the driving axle, hence a reaction force is generated to forcedly press the driving surface. Thereby, the driving axle bush is driven by the driving axle to move the set of bristles to rotate rightwards and leftwards repeatedly.

Abstract: A machine for automatically applying lane dressing travels up and down the lane to apply dressing according to a certain predetermined and preselected pattern. A single dispensing head travels back and forth across the lane as the machine moves linearly along the lane so that dressing is transferred to a buffer brush that engages the lane surface and applies the dressing thereto. The oil pattern is determined by actuation and deactuation of the dispensing head as it traverses the lane, such control of the head being provided by a special pattern control device in the nature of a cylindrical pattern tube that extends alongside the path of travel of the dispensing head. A sensor on the dispensing head detects pattern structure on the control device to responsively actuate and deactuate the head. In a preferred form, such structure takes the form of a series of metallic strips extending parallel to the path of travel of the dispensing head and spaced circumferentially around the periphery of the pattern tube.

Abstract: A wiper apparatus (10) for spreading, smoothing or otherwise wiping liquid coating material on a surface (13) of moving strip (12) such as, for example, a moving strip of metal. The wiper apparatus (10) comprises first and second felt wipers (15) for alternatively wiping the liquid coating material on the surface of the moving strip (12); and a wiper support (16) coupled to the first and second wipers (15) for rotation of the first and second wipers (15) to move the first and second wipers (15) between a first orientation wherein the first wiper (15) is adjacent the surface of the moving strip (12) for wiping the liquid coating material on the surface of the moving strip (12) and the second wiper (15) is spaced from the surface of the moving strip (12), and a second orientation wherein the second wiper (15) is adjacent the surface of the moving strip (12) for wiping the liquid coating material on the surface of the moving strip (12) and the first wiper (15) is spaced from the surface of the moving strip (12).

Abstract: An agitator includes an axle, a pulley having a hub mounted to the axle and a belt receiving face having at least one lengthwise channel and a sleeve of molded material received over the axle and in the at least one lengthwise channel. A method of constructing an agitator from an axle and pulley includes the fitting of the axle into the pulley, the injecting of plastic resin into one end of the agitator forming mold on a first side of the pulley and the directing of plastic through at least one channel in the pulley to a second side of the pulley.

Abstract: An injection moulding process for making a moulded article particularly a toothbrush consisting partly of a hard first plastics material by providing a first injection mould introducing a component into the cavity adjacent to the surface; injecting a plastics material into the cavity so that the plastic material is fixed to the component and the component forms part of the outer surface of the article. In a second moulding operation another material such as an elastomer may be injected. A toothbrush product made by this process is also described.

Abstract: The present invention cleaning brush includes a handle member and a brush member which are connected to one another in a locking/unlocking fashion and wherein they are separated from one another by a mechanism component that is located on the handle member remotely from the brush member. The handle member has a first end having a handle portion and a second end having a mechanism for removably attaching the brush member. The brush member has one of a male and female fittage and the second end of the handle member has the other of the male fittage and the female fittage. There is a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the male fittage and the female fittage relative to one another. The locking mechanism includes lock-unlock manually operated component remotely located from the brush member, typically toward or near the first end of the handle member.

Abstract: A vehicle cleaning element of a substantially flat configuration having a first cleaning surface provided by a portion of the flat surface and a second cleaning surface provided by radially projecting prongs or tines for reaching into and pulling out dirt and debris from seams, openings and crevices on a vehicle. The first cleaning surface and second cleaning surface may be divided by water and dirt channeling grooves and utilize stiffeners and means for varying the radial forces on the prongs or tines for reaching into and cleaning openings, seams and crevices. The novel vehicle cleaning element may be employed to retrofit existing automatic car washing devices or in equipment of a new design. The vehicle cleaning element can be configured for application to mitter cleaning elements and rotatable cleaning elements in automatic vehicle cleaning operations.

Abstract: A method for the open-loop control of a wiper system (10), and a wiper system (10), in particular for a motor vehicle is proposed, having at least one drive device (16), at least one gear (14), which switches the motion of the drive device (16) to at least one wiper shaft (34) and has a gear ratio that depends on the position of the gear (14), and at least one open-loop control unit (24), which controls the torque that can be output by the drive device (16) by means of a driven shaft (26), characterized in that control unit (24) determines the torque that can be output by the drive device (16) at every instant, taking the gear ratio into account.

Abstract: A windshield wiper and windshield heating combination device for resisting ice and snow accumulation includes an arm assembly and a blade attached to the arm assembly. The blade includes a resiliently elastic material. A heating assembly is coupled to the windshield wiper. The heating assembly includes a heating element that is embedded in, or attached to, and generally extends along a length of the blade. An electrical wire is electrically coupled to the heating element. A power supply is electrically coupled to the electrical wire.

Abstract: A spoiler for a windshield wiper blade, having at least one retaining tab (16) and at least one detent element, disposed on the retaining tab, that is intended to snap onto a support bracket (10) of the windshield wiper blade, and that has two detent tabs (28), is to be further developed in such a way that reliable positioning on the support bracket is possible. To that end, it is provided that the detent element (18) has two contact parts (22), which are disposed spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the spoiler (14), and that the two detent tabs (28) are disposed between the contact parts (22).