Abstract: A spectacle holder in combination with a garment. The spectacle holder has an elastic loop fastened to the first portion of the front side of the shirt. The elastic loop has an opening ¼″ to ⅜″ in width, is 1¼″ in length and is shaped to receive an arm of a pair of spectacles. The adjustable strap latch is sized and shaped to receive an arm of a pair of spectacles. A hook and loop fastener is provided to adjustably secure a pair of spectacles in the spectacle holder. The strap latch is spaced 2 inches to 3 inches from the elastic loop so that the hinge of the spectacle arm inserted through the elastic loop will rest against the top of the elastic loop and the strap latch will secure the arm in place in the spectacle holder. Alternate embodiments of the invention are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Sports dress, in particular for motor-cyclists, characterized in that, in correspondence of parts of the body of the wearer which, under use conditions, are in touch with or, at least, graze parts of the motor-cycle, on the outer surface thereof there are provided zones (40, 42, 44, 46, 48) that are fabricated with slip-resistant materials.

Abstract: A men's undergarment having an opening in the front panel of the undergarment body thereof and a cover panel fastened to the undergarment body, the cover panel having top and bottom ends respectively fixedly fastened to waistband and crotch of the undergarment body and two opposite lateral sides maintained free from the undergarment body such that the cover panel defines with the undergarment body a penis receiving space and a scrotum receiving space for receiving the user's penis and scrotum respectively.

Abstract: The abstract of my disclosure is new in the art of female underwear in this hurried society, namely Disposable Panties! Scented to eliminate odors, and to smell fresher thru the day. With this new technology, disposable panties can save time, frustration and make a more sanitary you, and bring ones confidence level to its maximum potential needed to feel fresher at anytime of the day, evening or night.

Abstract: An article of clothing has a front and back, each of which has a layered structure, including a protective layer for impeding the flow of liquid through the article of clothing, and an absorbing layer external to the protective layer, for absorbing the liquid and slowing its flow downward on the exterior surface of the article of clothing, with the force of gravity, a lining for facilitating the donning and removal of the article of clothing, and sleeves and a collar that is closeable, to protect the wearer's neck area and upper arms from deposits of liquid on the wearer's upper shoulder and chest areas.

Abstract: A method for making a shaped object is disclosed. A mould (14) is disposed between two layers of fabric (10a, 10b), with joining layer (12) layer therebetween. The upper fabric layer (10b) has a greater surface are a than the lower layer (10a), so that the final garment has a natural curvature. Further embodiments respectively describe how garment inserts may be joined by a vacuum draw-down process (FIG. 10) and by the use of adhesive cups (FIG. 12).

Abstract: An athletic glove having a gripping surface on three or more fingers to aid in gripping and releasing an object such as a ball. The glove has holes in the gripping surfaces located on finger and palm areas to allow for better sensory control while handling and releasing a ball or similar object. Also, the gripping surface is capable of being used in any weather condition, i.e., it is resistant to water or bodily fluids. Primarily, the glove is used for gripping, handling, and releasing a basketball. Both the thumb and “pinky” finger (fifth digit) are preferably exposed, while the index, middle, and ring fingers (second, third, and fourth digits) are covered by the glove's finger stalls with gripping surface thereon.

Abstract: A mail chain protective glove consisting of a part designed to cover the hand, extended by a full sleeve-like part devoid of lateral slot, designed to be urged to cover part of the wrist zone, which wrist portion is extended optionally by a cuff protecting the forearm or the arm, likewise in the shape of a full sleeve devoid of lateral slot. The glove provided with a fastening system on the portion covering the wrist and/or the protective cuff. The binding system consists of a hook member which co-operates with at least an orifice provided in a catching structure, which hook member is provided with a projecting element which forms a gripping element facilitating the fastening manoeuvre on the receiving structure as well as the unfastening manoeuvre.

Abstract: A grip-enhancing material for preventing two objects in contact with each other from slipping is disclosed herein. The grip-enhancing material of the present invention includes a plurality of recesses, such as suction cups, positioned on a base material. The suction cups may be connected to the base material by a stem or may be connected directly to the base material. The base material can be affixed to a first object and the grip-enhancing material engages a smooth surface of a second object upon contact through suction and/or friction forces. In one application, the grip-enhancing material may be applied to prevent heavy objects placed on smooth surfaces from slipping. In another application, the grip-enhancing material is used to enhance the frictional characteristics of gripping surfaces on certain objects. Further, the grip-enhancing material may be used on the exterior surfaces of gloves to enhance a person's ability to grip various objects.

Abstract: A pair of golf gloves is disclosed for training a user how to properly grip a golf club. A first glove may be worn on the left hand and a second glove may be worn on the right hand, each glove has a pattern region. When the golfer properly grips a club the patterns on the gloves cooperate to provide visual confirmation. A pair of golf gloves having alignment indicia is also disclosed. A first indicia on a first glove provides an aligning target for a second indicia on a second glove. The golfer uses the indicias to align the hands in a proper club grip. A golf glove is also disclosed having a thumb region secured to an index finger region to prevent a golfer from separating the incdex finger and the thumb when gripping a golf club.

Abstract: A work glove having a unique design on the palm piece that is particularly adaptable for use in the construction industry. The palm design incorporates a plurality of spaced tetrahedral (four-sided) pyramid shaped protrusions in a predetermined pattern, or cell, on a molded rubber piece secured to the glove palm. The pyramids are preferably arranged so that each pyramid cell is orientated along a line that is substantially perpendicular to axis of the user's glove hand.

Abstract: A fitted glove structure that incorporates a molded rubber palm piece that has a portion which extends over certain of the glove fingertips to the back piece in a manner to increase wearer comfort and protection and to enhance the object pick up capabilities of the glove.

Abstract: A multiple usage cap comprising a dome-like cap body, a plural of visors provided along a lower edge of the cap body in an adjacent manner and various different indications corresponding to the visors, respectively and provided on at least one of the cap body and the visors.

Abstract: A head protecting body for a safety helmet, in which a first liner member for an impact-on-the-head absorbing liner includes a swell for reinforcing at least one region of a forehead region, a left temple region, a right temple region and an occiput region in an overlapping region with respect to a second liner member having a density lower than that of the first liner member, on an overlapping surface side of the first liner member, and the second liner member includes a hollow having a shape substantially corresponding to the swell. According to this head protecting body, despite that the impact-on-the-head absorbing liner is not broken easily more than necessary near a region reinforced with the reinforcing swell, both the maximum acceleration during impact and an HIC can be decreased effectively.

Abstract: A safety helmet which is worn by bicyclers and the like includes a compact disc player and earphones. Audio played by the compact disc player can be heard by a person wearing the helmet for entertainment. The entertainment offered by the helmet will encourage people to wear the helmet thus encouraging safety.

Abstract: A new football helmet includes: a jaw flap attached to the ear flap of the helmet, and the jaw flap overlies the sides of the lower jaw of football player; and a face guard connector which includes a shock absorbing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides eye protection systems. The eye protection systems include a lens capable of being mounted in and being interchangeable between a plurality of different lens-mounting platforms. These platforms may include spectacles or goggles with release mechanisms, which permit the lens to be removed while providing full ballistic protection when installed in the platform. The lens of the present invention protects against a plurality of threats including spectrums of light, such as sun light, ultraviolet light, or laser light, wind, dust, projectiles, etc. The lens may include a laminate structure, which protects sensitive technologies from exposure to environmental conditions, such as chemicals, weather, etc.

Abstract: A device for dosing a liquid product into a flow of liquid, the device comprising a dosing chamber (6) for the liquid product, said chamber having a porous wall (26) through which the liquid product is transported when the porous wall is within the flow of liquid but which retains the liquid product within the dosing chamber when the liquid flow is removed, and a constant head construction (14,30,36) such that the hydrostatic pressure of the product in the chamber (6) is substantially independent of the head of liquid product above it.

Abstract: An ergonomic raised toilet seat assembly, comprising an ergonomically contoured raised toilet seat, ergonomically shaped armrests, ergonomically shaped secondary grips, ergonomically shaped grip handles, and a quick release system for rapid installation and removal from a toilet.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drain plunger that snakes clogged drains at the same time that the drains are being plunged. The “snake plunger” includes a pleated bellows forming a head section which is removably coupled to a handle. Further, in one embodiment, the head and handle sections are jointly configured to release air from within the bellows while the plunger is being inserted into a basin filled with wastewater, thereby reducing or eliminating potential spillover. Further, a flexible elongated snake disposed within the interior of the bellows enters the drain as the plunger bellows is compressed. The snake is capable of dislodging and breaking up obstructions within a drain. Further, the snake may also have a hook at its lower end that is capable of snaring items causing obstructions within the drain. These features combine to create a plunger that provides a superior ability to effectively clear clogged drains.

Abstract: A drain fitting device (10) adapted to seal and facilitate introduction of a fluid, such as tap water, or a gas, such as compressed air, into a clogged drain (12), thereby pressurizing the drain (12) and removing the clog. In a preferred first embodiment, the device (10) broadly comprises a stopper element (14); a hose attachment mechanism (16); an expander mechanism (18); and a hose (20). The stopper element (14) fits within and substantially seals the drain (12). The expander mechanism (18) allows for compressing the stopper element (14), resulting in a circumferential expansion of the stopper element (14) to achieve a tighter seal with the drain (12). The hose (20) extends between and couples the device (10) with a source of pressurization (60) such that the fluid or the gas flows therefrom through the device (10) and into the clogged drain (12).

Abstract: A vacuum tank assembly includes a vacuum tank that has a low profile and will fit in small, and particularly low height, compartments of a boat or RV. The tank is connected to a vacuum toilet and a vacuum pump during use. The tank preferably has a generally rectangular prism configuration, and has a front surface in which openings for receipt of a dip tube assembly, sewage inlet (from the toilet), and vacuum switch are provided. The dip tube assembly includes an adaptor operatively connected to the vacuum pump and an evacuator component which has a generally tubular configuration and a substantially flat open bottom closely overlying the bottom interior of the tank. A locator tab cooperates with a cut out in the tank front surface to properly position the evacuator open bottom adjacent the tank bottom.

Abstract: A tank-type flusher includes an intake valve, i.e., a fill valve, a diaphragm-operated flush valve, and a pressure control mechanism. The intake valve is connected to an external water source and is constructed to close water flow to a water storage tank at about a predefined water level in the water tank. The diaphragm-operated flush valve is constructed to control a flush valve member between a seated state and an unseated state allowing water discharge from the water tank into a toilet bowl. There is a diaphragm, separating a flush-valve chamber and a pilot chamber, arranged to seal the flush-valve chamber and thereby maintain pressure forcing the flush valve member to the seated state preventing the water discharge from the water storage tank to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A pool cover tie down assembly comprising a first strap which defines a loop, the first strap being secured to the pool cover at a location interiorly spaced from the edge of the pool cover, an anchor secured to the pool deck, a spring having a first end secured to the first strap and a second end secured to a second strap that extends from the spring and is coupled to the anchor, the second end of the spring being secured to the second strap at a location interiorly spaced from the edge of the pool cover such that the entire spring is location at a location interiorly spaced from said edge of the pool cover.

Abstract: A portable controller (110) for controlling the level of water in a swimming pool, including: a container (111) adapted to rest in a predetermined position adjacent the pool in which the water level is to be controlled, said container having a base (112) and one or more side walls (113, 114, 116, 117) extending upwardly from said base, an inlet in one of said one or more side walls for receiving water into the container and an outlet in or over at least one of said one or more side walls above said base for discharging water into the pool, said base and said one or more side walls at least in part defining a water storage chamber (124) below said outlet sized to weight said container to retain it in a predetermined position adjacent the pool when said chamber is full of water; an on/off valve (122) in fluid communication with said inlet for controlling flow of water into said container; and a float (132) operatively connected to said on/off valve and adapted to float in the pool when said container is in the

Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a system for replenishing water (e.g., due to evaporation, leakage, etc.) in a body of water (e.g., a pool, pond, etc.) via a discharge unit displaced from the body of water. The discharge unit is preferably laterally displaced. Preferably, a timer mechanism is provided to adjust the amount of water discharged into the body of water. In preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as a animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like.

Abstract: A sauna is provided that has a steam device and a mist device for providing steam and mist to a user. The steam device can heat a portion of the liquid to increase efficiency. The mist device can vibrate the liquid to provide the mist.

Abstract: A skin cleaner includes a lower container, and an upper bowl having a rim defining an opening for receiving the face of users. The container has a chamber for containing a first liquid while the bowl has a cup located in the opening for containing a second liquid. A heater is provided for heating and converting the second liquid into vapor, which is then discharged from the cup into the opening of the bowl. The skin cleaner further includes a nozzle disposed in the bowl, and a pump for pumping the first liquid to the nozzle and spurting the first liquid from the nozzle over the face received in the bowl.

Abstract: An adjustable water therapy combination has a water basin for retaining a human patient and a pump driven water circulation system which provides streams of pulsating water to a patient through openings in the water basin. The pump is driven by an electric motor, which is controlled by a controller capable of turning the motor on and off. The controller is also capable of adjusting the pulsing of the water discharged from the pump as to frequency, duration and, optionally, amplitude. A control panel for adjusting the settings on the pump motor controller is disposed at a location where it is readily accessible to the patient, so that the patient can easily and conveniently adjust the pulsations of water without having to exit the water basin.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy jet system includes a fixture body, an air line connector coupled to the fixture body, and a water line connector coupled to the air line connector. The air line connector is provided with structure adapted to couple about the outside of relatively small fixture bodies and about the inside of relatively large fixture bodies. As such, the air line connector is universal for multiple sizes of fixture bodies. The water line connector is coupled to the rear of the air line connector. The air and water line connectors may be rotated relative to the element to which each is coupled to facilitate assembly and plumbing. Other plumbing components and fittings may be coupled in manner which provides a fluidtight seal and permits the components and fitting to thereafter be rotated relative to each other.

Abstract: A portable hip-bathing device is disclosed, in which the device is made of a vinyl sheet so as to make it possible to carry with it in a folded state, and, in using it, air is blown into it to form a shape of the hip-bathing device and to contain water so as to do a hip-bathing, as well as preventing any water overflow. The portable hip-bathing device is capable of being folded to be carried with, and is capable of receiving the air to form a water containing part. Further, a horizontal flat part is formed on a wall of a supporting part. Further a plurality of water discharge holes are formed on the flat part to prevent bathing water from coming up above the flat part when carrying out a hot bathing.

Abstract: An emergency washing unit flexibly connected to a service sink faucet, wherein water flow through the unit can be initiated by simply grabbing the unit and squeezing the handle operator on the unit. The unit can be directed anywhere onto the person using it because of its connection to a water supply via a flexible hose. The unit may be mounted on brackets that hold it in a position closer to the user. A vacuum breaker can be used to prevent possible contamination caused by unwanted flow back of used water through the washing unit into the faucet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for controlling and/or regulating the supply of a medium using a supply unit for an impingement device. Said supply unit comprises at least one shut-off member and each shut-off member can be moved into a closed position and at least one open position by means of an actuating element. The device comprises a sensor unit (50) for determining in a contactless manner the presence of a material that is to be impinged by the medium. The inventive device (2) is characterised in that said sensor unit (50) is additionally configured for the contactless determination of the relative position of the material in relation to the impingement device (10) and for the output of signals, which act on the actuating elements in such a way that the latter moves the shut-off members into a position that corresponds with the presence and the location of the material to be impinged by the medium.

Abstract: A suction fitting for a spa bath or pool comprising a pipe member with an externally threaded sleeve adapted to extend through an aperture in the wall of the bath or pool, a connector having a flange with a rearwardly extending internally threaded sleeve that screws onto the externally threaded sleeve of the pipe member to extend through and engage the aperture and hold the fitting against the wall, and a cover that is secured to the connector.

Abstract: In a transfer assembly for use by caregivers to lift, support or move an elderly or infirm patient, a sling supports a posterior portion of the patient during movement thereof, and is anchored toward a lower back portion of the caregiver via connecting straps for supporting the patient. This may be done by attaching the straps to a support worn by the caregiver. On lifting the patient, tension is applied to the connecting straps so as to assist in lifting the patient. The tension applies a counteracting force to the pelvis or hips of the caregiver, which are much less subject to strain that the weaker muscles in the lower back. As a result, lower back strain to the caregiver is significantly reduced.

Abstract: A cot 10 has at least one side (14) comprising a sheet of flexible material (23) having a lower end secured, preferably to a bottom rail (21), and an upper end which is preferably attached to an upper rail (24) and which is capable of being raised and lowered by deformation of the flexible sheet (23) to facilitate access to the cot. The cot (10) also has releasable securing means such as cords (29) and cleats (30), to secure the sheet (23) in a raised position. Preferably either end of the side (14) can be raised or lowered relative to the other end or together with the other end.

Abstract: A collapsible apparatus includes a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material, a first membrane and a second membrane, and a cushion. The second membrane is removably attachable to the first membrane.

Abstract: A hospital stretcher includes a patient support deck having an upwardly-facing patient support surface, and at least one sideframe adjacent to a first side of the stretcher, and movable between (i) a first raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a first adult patient-restraining height, (ii) a second fully-raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a second pediatric patient-restraining height greater than the first adult patient-restraining height, and (iii) a third out-of-the-way down position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed below the patient support surface. Sideframe locking mechanisms are provided for selectively locking the at least one sideframe in the first adult patient-restraining raised position and the second pediatric patient-restraining fully-raised position.

Abstract: A self-inflating, collapsible changing pad includes an open-cell foam cushion unit; a flexible, airtight cover enclosing the cushion unit; and a self-inflation valve situated in the cover and communicating between the exterior and interior of the cover. The valve is operable to inflate and deflate the cushion unit, whereby, when the valve is open and the cushion unit is collapsed, the cushion unit is expanded by the flow of air into the valve in response to the pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of the cover. To collapse the changing pad, the valve is opened, allowing air to escape from the cushion unit as the changing pad is rolled into a substantially cylindrical configuration. The valve is then closed to maintain the changing pad in this collapsed state.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. A shell encompasses and tightly conforms to the cushion body. A fabric cover is removably disposed over the shell such that the fabric cover conforms to the shell. The fabric cover defines an opening to permit the cover to be placed over the shell, and the fabric covering includes at least one fastener to close the opening once the cover has been placed over the shell.

Abstract: A multilayered bedding or seating product comprising a spring core made up of an upper layer and a lower layer of pocketed coil springs. Each layer comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs joined to each other. Each of the strings of springs comprises a row of interconnected pocketed coil springs. The strings of springs of the upper and lower layers may be secured to at least one scrim sheet therebetween.

Abstract: A spring mattress comprising a plurality of interconnected coil springs (1) enclosed in covers (2), known as a pocket-spring mattress, is described, wherein at least two springs that are located adjacent to one another are spaced apart by an interjacent separation distance (SA), said separation distance exceeding approximately 10% of the diameter of the largest one of the spiral turns of the adjacent springs. Also described is a method of manufacturing a corresponding mattress.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mattress (10), for use as a bed, which mattress comprises substantially resilient material such as a foam rubber, spring devices (4) such as coil springs being provided in the mattress, in order to distribute the pressure exerted upon the mattress. The mattress according to the invention is characterised in that the mattress comprises at least two layers (1,2) placed one on top of the other, blind holes (3) for the accommodation of the spring devices (4) being made in at least one of said two layers, which blind holes connect to the boundary face between the two layers.

Abstract: A tool handle structure comprises a fixation part at a front side and a movable part at a rear side. The fixation part terminates in a front end that includes a fixation slot for fixedly attaching a tool element. The movable part is pivotally assembled with an upper cover in a manner to be capable of being opened and closed relative to each other. A spring element and at least a peeling tool is mounted between the movable part and the upper cover, and a switch is mounted through the movable part and the upper cover to securely close the upper cover on the movable part. With this tool handle structure, different types of tool elements can be mounted to tool handle for adequate utilization. Furthermore, the peeling tool is adapted to peel off and cut the insulating layer of differently sized wires.

Abstract: Tanned leather is (a) pretreated in an aqueous and alkaline medium either with ammonia, primary amines or a mixture of ammonia and primary amines and then with a polyfunctional organic compound containing at least one aldehyde group as a functional group, or (b) in an aqueous and acidic medium with a polyfunctional organic compound and then ammonia, primary amines or a mixture of ammonia and primary amines, and (c) then dyed in an aqueous and alkaline medium with a water-soluble dye containing at least one functional group which is capable of reacting with one of the functional groups of the organic compound, forming a covalent bond. A tanned and dyed leather is obtainable with a high colour intensity, outstanding wet fastness and excellent grain lightness, wherein the dye is permanently and covalently bonded to the leather via a bridging group, preferably in the region of the surface, and the bridging group is essentially bonded to the leather via —N═CH— groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the carbonization of an at least inherently stable two-dimensional textile structure, according to which preoxidized fibers or a mixture of preoxidized and non-oxidized fibers is combined to give a two-dimensional structure and is solidified. Said two-dimensional structure is heated up to temperatures ranging from 600° C. to 900° C. line by line or column by column by means of a laser beam and while supplying air, and the temperature increases as the process output increases.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface of a textile or nontextile material which comprises applying a reactive modified particulate polymer having a particle size from 10 nm to 100 &mgr;m from an aqueous dispersion to the surface of said material and drying said material.

Abstract: A disinfecting washing machine includes a disinfecting liquid dispenser, a drive unit and a control unit. The disinfecting liquid dispenser supplies a disinfecting liquid to disinfect laundry. The drive unit outputs first and second voltages to determine a concentration of the disinfecting liquid. The control unit detects the concentration of the disinfecting liquid and controlling the drive unit so that the disinfecting liquid has a concentration within a preset range.

Abstract: A hair dye composition that is particularly applicable by localized capillary action, and comprises one or more FD&C and D&C dyes, water, alcohol, Polectron 430, and a polymeric ruboff protector component for preventing ruboff of the color of the dye.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-to-use composition for bleaching naturally pigmented human keratinous fibres, in particular hair, comprising at least a 4-electon oxidoreductase enzyme, and at least an enzymatic mediator. The invention also concerns a bleaching method using said composition.