Abstract: A cut-resistant fabric for use in protective apparel that provides cut resistance with relative comfort and low cost. The fabric is knitted from a first end of composite yarn and second and third ends of spun fiber machine-knitted together three-ends-in. The first, second, and third ends are randomly placed within the cut-resistant fabric. The first end is a cut-resistant composite yarn having a cut resistant core wrapped in a plurality of strands of cut resistant material and the second and third ends is a spun fiber. A colored thread is disposed within the cut resistant composite yarn along the cut resistant core to provide a visible indication of wear on the strands of cut resistant material.

Abstract: For a firefighter, rescue worker, or chemical worker or another wearer needing head protection, a protective hood, a fitment, a face mask, and a head harness are combined. The protective hood is adapted to cover the wearer's head, except for a frontal region of the wearer's head. The fitment is attached to the protective hood so as to situate the fitment below the frontal region of the wearer's head. The head harness is attached to the face mask so as to secure the face mask to the wearer's head, over the frontal region of the wearer's head. The fitment is attached detachably to the protective hood and to the face mask. In a preferred embodiment, the fitment is a regulator of a self-contained breathing apparatus. In an alternative embodiment, the fitment is a respirator, to which an air filter is attached.

Abstract: For a firefighter, rescue worker, or chemical worker or another wearer needing head protection, a protective hood, a fitment, a face mask, and a head harness are combined. The head harness is attached to the face mask, at an upper portion of the face mask, so as to secure the face mask to the wearer's head, when the face mask and the head harness are worn. The protective hood is attached detachably to the face mask, at a lower portion of the face mask, but is not attached elsewhere. The protective hood is adapted to cover the wearer's head and to cover the head harness, except for a frontal region of the wearer's head, when the protective hood, the face mask, and the head harness are worn. The fitment is attachable to the face mask.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a new and unique ergonomic handgrip with separate ulnar and radial support means that divides the pressure between the heel of the hand and the thumb area along with removing the pressure in the central palmer crease at the joining of the wrist. This is accomplished by using a dog-bone shape with an ulnar or heel support area having a cavity conforming to the shape of the heel of the hand and a radial or thumb support with a cavity conforming to the shape of the thumb of the hand where it joins the wrist. The ulnar or heel support and the radial or thumb support are angled so as to keep the wrist in a neutral position in relation to the device and are divided by a median groove that blends up into the gripping area of the device. The median groove maintains a space between the device and the carpel tunnel or central palmer area of the hand.

Abstract: T-shirt type garment with a main body portion similar to a conventional T-shirt with short sleeves. Permanently attached to the end of the short sleeves are sleeve extensions. The sleeve extensions are attached in a way that gives the appearance of a T-shirt worn over a sweatshirt. The sleeve extension may have a contrasting color to the sweatshirt. A dual collar arrangement simulates the appearance of layered garments, the T-shirt portion appearing to be worn over a sweatshirt portion.

Abstract: A glove or mitten for use with a cell phone. A glove or mitten has an inner and an outer surface and is adapted to contain a wearer's hand. An opening along a surface of the thumb portion of the glove or mitten is adapted to provide access of the wearer's thumb from the inner surface through the outer surface of the glove without removing the glove. A means is provided for reversably opening and closing the opening to provide either easy access or a seal of the opening. The closure can be a zipper or hook and pile fastener and additional flaps can be added to minimize heat loss through the opening.

Abstract: An illumination system for a hat is provided. The system includes a light pivotally connected to an attachment mechanism constructed of hook and latch material. The hook and latch material is provided around an adjustment band of a typical “baseball cap.” Batteries and a touch sensitive switch are coupled to the light with the touch sensitive switch facing inward. The cap is usable in its standard orientation during the day to shield the suns rays from the user's eyes. At night, or indoors, the cap may be reversed. Whereas in the standard orientation the touch sensitive switch is blocked from contact with the skin by the user's hair, in the reversed orientation the touch sensitive switch contacts the user's forehead, thereby actuating the light automatically for use.

Abstract: An open-sided thong-type brief garment having a resilient wire frame including an anterior frame portion and a posterior frame portion which curve inwardly towards one another in a spring-biased arrangement. The anterior frame portion configured in a symmetrical U-shape and is adapted to curve around the genital region of the wearer in tensioned engagement. The anterior frame portion has an arcuate base and two upwardly extending stems terminating in closed loops. The posterior frame portion is attached to the arcuate base and is configured to curve upwardly between the buttocks of the wearer. The posterior frame portion terminates in a closed loop adapted for tensioned engagement with the sacrum of the wearer. The garment includes a fabric covering on the frame which includes a substantially triangular-shaped front fabric panel which spans the anterior frame portion to conceal the groin area of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight protective helmet having an improved ventilation system therein. The protective helmet comprises an outer shell and an inner liner that are joined together to form a shell/liner composite. The ventilation system interacts with one or more ventilation ports in the protective helmet to control the flow of ambient air in and out of the interior of the protective helmet. The ventilation system may be integrated or encased within the shell/liner composite, or it may be adapted to be used on the exterior of the helmet. In addition, the ventilation system may include one of several types of interchangeable insert members to allow active or passive control of ambient air into the interior of the helmet.

Abstract: A football training aid including a device that detachably connects a football player's helmet to the player's shoulder pads, thereby and reducing the tendency and/or ability of the player to lower his head while wearing said device. The exemplary embodiment of the device provides a substantially “T” shaped piece of vinyl, polyurethane, or other resilient material in a length adequate to connect the rear portion of the helmet to a rear portion of the shoulder pads. The present invention also includes several attachment methods for attaching the training device to the helmet and shoulder pads, including VELCRO® strips and a plurality of snaps.

Abstract: Swimming or diving goggles comprising a pair of lenses that are separate or carried out as one piece, and a sealing frame surrounding said lenses; each of said lenses is provided with a temporal portion and with a nasal portion; said nasal portion is bent on a substantially horizontal plane and follows a first theoretical cylindrical surface with substantially vertical generatrixes, whereas said temporal portion is bent on a second theoretical surface having a combined bend both on a horizontal and on a vertical plane.

Abstract: A detachable toilet seat mounting structure is constructed to include a pivot shaft horizontally provided at a mounting plate at the top of a toilet bow, the pivot shaft having two reduced portions, and two knuckles provided at the rear side of a toilet seat for coupling to the pivot shaft to detachably pivotally secure the toilet seat to the mounting plate at the toilet bowl.

Abstract: An auto-reversible toilet seat mounting structure is constructed to pivotally fasten a toilet seat to a bracket at the rear side of a toilet bowl for enabling the toilet seat to be turned relative to the toilet bowl between a vertical position and a horizontal position and automatically returned to the vertical position by means of circulation of steel balls between two chambers in each coupling device after each use of the toilet by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for clearing a clog in a pipe having an inside diameter, comprising a hollow, collapsible, generally cylindrical bellows portion, the bellows portion having an upper end, a lower end and an inside diameter that is less than the inside diameter of the pipe at the clog thereby providing a mechanical advantage in removing the clog; a handle attached to the upper end of the bellows portion; and a seal attached to the lower end of the bellows portion.

Abstract: A dual flush-volume toilet system is disclosed, wherein the toilet system includes a low volume flush valve configured to flush a first, lesser volume of water, a high volume flush valve configured to flush a second, greater volume of water, a low volume flush handle configured to open the low volume flush valve, and a high volume flush handle configured to open the high volume flush valve. At least one of the low volume flush handle and the high volume flush handle includes indicia configured to indicate to the user which of the high volume flush valve and the low volume flush valve is opened by the flush handle having the indicia.

Abstract: A pressurized water closet flushing system for flushing a toilet includes a water vessel having at least one opening for receiving water. A fill tube and a discharge tube extending into the vessel are secured to the vessel. A modular assembly cap including an intake and an actuator covers the opening. The fill tube remains secured to the vessel when the assembly cap is removed from the vessel.

Abstract: A toilet system which can be rinsed by a rinsing device. A pipe is connected to the toilet pan and leads to a sanitation pipe. Means are provided for transporting a suction material from the toilet pan into the pipe and into the sanitation pipe. Said means comprise two valves which are arranged in the pipe and a pressure chamber is disposed in-between. In order to suction the suction material from the toilet pan, low pressure is produced in the pressure chamber and used to transport said suctioned material. The pressure chamber is embodied as a piston cylinder and the piston is connected to a controllable drive in order to produce the high and low pressure. The inventive toilet system enables rinsing to occur using a very small amount of water and which can be adapted to different toilet pans.

Abstract: A plastic film for a heat-retaining swimming pool cover. The film is made of plastic material and has contained therein an infrared absorbent material. The amount of infrared absorbent material is insufficient to prevent some light from substantially penetrating the film. The film is used as a lower film in a floatable cover, with an I.R. pockets being formed between the lower and upper films.

Abstract: A bath for a disabled person, the bath having a body with a side opening which is closable by vertically displaceable door under the action of a door movement mechanism including a counter-weight beam (56) either end of which is linked to an end of the door by a chain. The weight of the counter-weight beam (56) is selected so as to bias the door towards its closed position. The beam (56) is connected by a pin (66) to over-centre lockable link arms (60, 62). When the beam approaches its lowermost position, as the door closes, a stub portion (72) of a pivot pin (64) connecting the link arms (60, 62) enters a locking fork (77) which is displaced by a motor (82) to effect over-centre locking of the link arms (60, 62) and thereby seal a channel on an inner face of the door against a lip disposed around the opening.

Abstract: This invention odor blocking invention has two claims.

Abstract: A waterproof cover is attached to a portion of a hospital bed and is configured to seal an opening formed in the portion of the hospital bed against water penetration. The cover is also configured so that the sound waves are audible through the cover.

Abstract: The present invention includes a patient transport apparatus adapted to support a patient in a plurality of positions including a standing position and a seated position.

Abstract: A baby bed has feet connected to lower ends of vertical supporting legs. Each of the feet has an upper fixed part, which is joined to corresponding leg when the baby bed is assembled in the factory, and a lower part, which is to be fitted to the upper part later by the user for the baby bed to be used. The upper part has elongated protrusions formed along the bottom, and the lower part has corresponding trenches on the top so that the lower part can be fitted to the upper part with the trenches being mounted onto the protrusions. All of the lower parts of the feet are placed in spare space of a packing box to save space in storage and transportation when the baby bed is folded and put in the box after assembling.

Abstract: A bed with a bed cushion has a bed cushion surface integrally formed by emulsion. The surface of the emulsion bed cushion surface having a plurality of wind trenches. Each wind trench has a plurality of vents for venting air. The bed cushion surface being elastic; one lateral side of the bed cushion having a through hole. A periphery of the bed cushion is a soft protruding surface. A head portion of a bed is formed with an enclosing trench with a configuration with respect to the protruding surface. A via hole is formed in the enclosing trench. A fan is installed within the hole. The enclosing trench is tightly engaged to the protruding surface so that the wind out of the fan flows into the bed cushion from the through hole. Then the wind is vented out of the bed cushion surface from the vents.

Abstract: A set of bed sheets includes a lower sheet sized and configured to cover the bottom portion of a mattress and an upper sheet sized and configured to cover the top portion of the mattress. First and second separable fasteners about the respective continuous edges of the lower and upper sheets are removably attachable to secure the upper sheet to the lower sheet in a manner which encloses the mattress. The upper sheet includes a top surface which is formed of a material to define a third separable fastener. A collection of accessories include a crib rail bumper, a head support wedge, body position rolls, an insulated baby bottle/cup holder and a liquid impervious drool pad. Each of the accessories is provided with a fourth separable fastener adapted for releasable attachment to the third separable fastener on the top surface of the upper sheet.

Abstract: A device for positioning a patient in a fixed location comprising:

Abstract: A mechanical system for operating the back and knee bottom sections of a bed or the like in an interlocked manner, comprising a back lifting mechanism and a knee lifting mechanism connected with each other by an interlocking means, to ensure that they can be operated in such an interlocked manner that, halfway in the operation for inclining said back bottom section, said knee bottom section reaches the largest inclination angle, and that, before said back bottom section halfway in the action for inclination reaches the largest inclination, said knee bottom section returns to lie flat.

Abstract: An inflatable, disposable pillow which can be conveniently carried and stowed by users in a deflated state, and used as a comfortable, clean pillow in an inflated state. The inflatable pillow includes a single folded sheet or two sheets sealed together to form side walls. A flat self-sealing valve comprising two sheets of flexible material is placed between the sidewalls. The sheet or sheets may be comprised of multiple plies, with an outermost ply being an absorbent material. Alternatively, an absorbent cover may be attached to the outermost surface of at least one side of the pillow.

Abstract: An inflatable resting device comprises a bell-shaped outer shell having a larger base portion and a smaller upper portion. The base portion is configured for being placed on the lap of a person with the upper portion positioned so as to receive the head of the person as the person leans over the device and rests. The inflatable resting device is comprised of at least one air chamber having a generally bell-like shape. Arm support structures are provided along the sides of the resting device for supporting the arms of the user in a comfortable resting position.

Abstract: A foam article comprising: a foam element; and a trim cover comprising a finished outer layer and an inner layer in contact with the foam element, the inner layer comprising a material having a kinetic coefficient of friction with respect to the foam element of less than about 0.75 when measured pursuant to ASTM D1894-00 using the conditions set out in GM9206P. The foam article is advantageously suited for use in a vehicular application such as a car seat (seat bottom, seat back and the like). The invention allows for the production of improved quality products while mitigating and obviating the need for additional material and/or labour costs.

Abstract: A bed including a flexible air-inflatable bladder embraced by a flexible inextensible shroud. The shrouded bladder may be encircled by a surround to define the outer periphery of the resulting mattress construction. An inextensible layer can be peripherally attached to the upper edge of the surround.

Abstract: The contour and topography adjusting mattress distributes the weight equally over the entire contact surface, thus prevents morning sore spot formation and prevents decubitus wound formation in the prolonged bed-ridden patients. The massaging action of the mattress relieves muscular pain, relaxes the body, increases the blood circulation, also it further prevents sore spot and decubitus wound formation in the bed-ridden patients. It can be used in hospitals or at home.

Abstract: Multiple function tool having two plates (1, 2) substantially parallel and symmetric, each one having a first (3) and a second (4) longitudinal extremity as well as being connected at an articulation of the respective first longitudinal extremities, forming a sharp angle between them. The second longitudinal extremities have concave 2 edges (5, 6) with cutting blades, forming a nail cutter device. The side extremities have convex edges (7, 8) adjacent to the concave edges, having projections sloping in relation to the plane of the plate and with a cooperating cutting blade, forming a cuticle cutter, a cuticle pusher, lifter and a nail cleaner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the colour fastness of textile material made of plastics, whereby one or more vat dyes are applied to the textile material which undergoes heat treatment on its own or combined with other dyes/pigments. The material undergoes at least one additional heat treatment in connection with the colour thereof.

Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer-grafted natural fiber used for the preparation of composite materials. The invention relates in particular to a process for making such polymer-grafted natural fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, contains: (A) at least one colorant precursor; (B) at least one enzyme, which can catalyze the oxidation of the colorant precursors; (C) at least one sugar surfactant selected from the group that is formed from alkyl oligoglycosides, alkenyl oligoglycosides and from fatty acid N-alkyl-polyhydroxyalkylamides, and; (D) at least one reducing agent. The inventive agents are characterized by their good ability to color and by their action that is gentle on hair.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, and in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, as oxidation base, a 1-(4-aminophenyl)pyrrolidine substituted at the 2- and 5-positions.

Abstract: A hair dyeing composition which comprises the following ingredients:

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of dyeing a fiber with mugwort for effectively maintaining health and preventing diseases by applying mugwort constituents to fibers. The method comprises the steps of making a mugwort salt bath by adding mugwort powder or extraction liquor to water; heating the salt bath; putting the fiber to be dyed in the salt bath and stirring it for 10 to 30 minutes at a temperature of 50 to 100 C; rinsing and drying the fiber; and then dipping the fiber in an aqueous solution of organic binder with a temperature of 50 to 80 C for 5 to 10 minutes, drying the fiber afterwards. In another embodiment, to apply mugwort to synthetic fibers, a predetermined amount of mugwort extraction liquor may be added to a resin to be used in the process of producing fibrous yarns.

Abstract: A method for constructing an underpass below a first section of a pre-existing first way where a first quantity of debris must be removed from an underpass space below the first section to form the underpass and enable passage of traffic along a second way, the method comprising the steps of providing foundation pairs on either side of the underpass space, each pair including first and second foundations on opposite sides of the first section, halting traffic along the first section, removing the first section, removing at least a portion of the first quantity of debris from within the underpass space sufficient to enable installation of a superstructure substantially between the first and second foundation pairs and supported by the top ends of the first and second foundation pairs, providing a superstructure substantially between the first and second foundation pairs and supported by the top ends of the first and second foundation pairs, constructing a new first section and resuming first way traffic.

Abstract: A portable scrubber and methodology for using the scrubber, the scrubber for scrubbing objects such as tools, garden equipment, metal objects, kitchenware, footwear, sporting equipment, grills, plastic objects, and small household objects, and the like, while avoiding the associated mess and pain of the manual scrubbing process. The scrubber has a bottom carriage, a vertical support extending above the bottom carriage and a top carriage hinged to the vertical support. Flaps between the top ad bottom carriages help to suppress the escape of cleaning fluids from the scrubber. A motor in the bottom carriage drives brushes in each of the top and bottom carriages through a drive system. Components of the drive system include sprockets attached to the brushes and timing belts for driving the sprockets. The drive system also includes a driven sprocket having its axis of rotation corresponding to the axis of the hinge and a water containment system.

Abstract: A hand held cleaning tool is powered by commonly available batteries. Preferably a momentary switch selectively delivers power from the batteries to a motor. An output shaft of the tool includes an expandable coupling, such as, for example a set of swaging cams. Torque delivery arms radiate outward from the output shaft. For example, the torque delivery arms are carried by a hub. The hub is attached to the output shaft with a pin. The hub also acts to secure a power train including the motor and output shaft to a housing of the cleaning tool. The torque delivery arms are received in slots or interdental spaces associated with a cleaning head. Torque is delivered to the cleaning head with a reduced stress concentration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portal washing facility for motor vehicles, in particular passenger motor vehicles, that includes a portal device that can move relative to the motor vehicle in its longitudinal direction, has at least one horizontal washing brush that is height-adjustable on the portal device, and at least one side washing brush that can move transverse to the direction of motion of the portal device. In order to have an effective, brushless high-pressure washing, in addition to washing with conventional washing brushes, at least one lateral high-pressure washing device is provided on the portal device and is used for high-pressure cleaning of the side surfaces and of the front and rear surfaces of the motor vehicle and can be driven along at least one traverse of the portal device transverse to the direction of motion of the portal device.

Abstract: The gutter brush for cleaning the exterior surfaces of overhead gutters from the ground level. The gutter brush has a shaped brush head adapted to the contours of the external surfaces of overhead gutters. The head is attached by a joint to an extendable pole.

Abstract: A brush implement for connection to a shaft or handle of a cleaning device, includes a head component with bristles extending from a bottom surface thereof, a cover component releasably engageable with the head component, and a connector formed on the cover component for releasably attaching the shaft or handle.

Abstract: Please add the Abstract Of The Disclosure, as set forth on the separate accompanying sheet. That Abstract Of The Disclosure is essentially the same, in content, as the Abstract which is a part of the published PCT application WO 02/066212. No new matter is being added by the presentation of this Abstract Of The Disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust and dirt collecting unit for a vacuum cleaner capable of simultaneously performing a primary cyclonic dust collection and a secondary filter dust collection. The dust and dirt collecting unit of the present invention is arranged on one side of the vacuum cleaner for filtering air containing foreign materials. The dust and dirt collecting unit includes a dust casing which has an inlet formed tangentially on the dust casing with an open top portion. A cover may be arranged for opening and closing the top portion of the dust casing. An outlet is provided at the center of the cover for discharging air from which the foreign materials have been filtered out.

Abstract: A deformable grip is provided for a manual implement such as a writing implement or a hair brush handle or the like, wherein the grip resiliently conforms to individualized anatomical contours and preferences thereby providing enhanced user comfort with reduced fatigue. The deformable grip includes a resilient transparent outer sleeve mounted for manual grasping during normal implement use, wherein this outer sleeve encloses at least one internal cavity containing a substantially transparent fluid filler material to provide the outer sleeve with a deformable tactile feel. At least one solid or non-fluid body such as a ball or the like is carried within the internal cavity substantially in suspension within the fluid filler material. This non-fluid body is externally visible through the transparent outer sleeve, and movably displaces in response to manual grasping of the implement to visually indicate and confirm shape deformation of the grip.

Abstract: A device for securing a towel to the ground so the towel will not be blown away by the wind is comprises a first anchor devices coupled to a first end of the towel and a second anchor device coupled to a second end of the towel. The first anchor device and the second anchor device are coupled to the ground to prevent the towel from being blown away by the wind. The first anchor device and the second anchor device each comprises a body section. A first arc member is coupled to the body section. The first arc member is rolled in the ground so that ground elements rest inside the first arch member such that the weight of the ground elements prevents the beach towel from being blow away. A second arc member is coupled to the body section for securing the towel to the body section.