Abstract: A wrap for covering and protecting an intravenous site on a hand of a patient having an entertainment component such as a doll or puppet for children. The wrap comprises doll arm holes, a thumb hole and a plurality of fastening strips strategically located on both sides of the wrap for securing the wrap around the entertainment device and the intravenous site on the patient's hand. An alternate embodiment comprises a wrap with an entertainment device for protecting an intravenous site on the hand of a baby. The wrap may also be used on a foot and/or at the area of the antecubital fossa (bend of the arm) or the forearm by disregarding the finger placement holes.

Abstract: A bib includes an edge. The bib also includes an internal pocket. The pocket has an opening that extends along the edge of the bib.

Abstract: A sample garment is provided for fitting an individual interested in selecting a garment. The garment includes an inner surface, an outer surface, a slit defining a left panel and a right panel, and a fitting panel extending from the inner surface of one of the left and right panels. The fitting panel includes rows of a first fitting attachment, and at least one row of a second fitting attachment, whereby a single garment is readily adaptable for providing a proper fit for individuals of different sizes.

Abstract: A personalized sports cap is provided that comprises a crown portion with a front surface and a back surface. The headband surrounds the lower edge of the front surface of the crown portion. An opening is provided in the back surface of the crown portion. A back strap is provided below the opening. A picture holder that contains a sport athlete's photograph is securely attached to the front surface. The picture holder is configured into a shape that visually represents the athlete's sport. A first indicia means is placed on the picture holder that visually represents the team name of the athlete. A second indicia means is placed on the back surface that visually represents the athlete's team logo. A third indicia means is placed on the back strap that visually represent the athlete's name and a fourth indicia means is placed on the on the back surface in close proximity to the athlete's team logo that visually represent the athlete's team number.

Abstract: A pocket construction includes a first panel, at least one second reinforcing panel that sits near the first panel, and a third panel including an overlap portion that overlaps at least a portion of the first panel. A pocket portion is mounted to the overlap portion of the third panel. At least one first fastener joins the first panel and the at least one reinforcing panel. In an embodiment of the invention, at least one second fastener joins the pocket portion, the overlap portion and the first and second panels. In the embodiment of the invention, the fasteners are bartacks.

Abstract: An inflatable head-protection member comprises first and second ear-protective elements connected together by a web element, at least one of the ear-protective elements having extending therefrom substantially orthogonally to the web element a strap element having adjustable connection means to the other ear-protective element or to a corresponding strap element extending therefrom, the elements being air-inflatable and in mutual communication and having an inflation tube for insertion in the user's mouth and an inflation/deflation control means.

Abstract: A upper body protective garment for cushioning blows imparted upon the wearer's body includes a chest protector portion, a back protector portion, and a pair of telescopic shoulder protector portions. These protector portions preferably form a single integral unit. Each telescopic shoulder protector portion includes an inner-shoulder protector portion and an outer-shoulder protector portion that is telescopically coupled to the inner-shoulder protector portion. The outer-shoulder protector portion is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position for allowing an individual wearing the protective garment to raise his arm without interference from the telescopic shoulder protector portion.

Abstract: A ventilated toilet system with a toilet bowl with a toilet rim and a perimeter, that has a plurality of rim holes around the perimeter which is fluidly connected to a flush passage and other parts of the ventilated toilet system. There is also a toilet tank with an overflow float valve that sits on top of an overflow tube, with an overflow tube fitting fitted onto the overflow tube, which is connected to a flush tube that fluidly connects into the flush passage of the toilet bowl. The overflow tube fitting is also attached and fluidly connected to an odor exhaust pipe and to an exhaust fan system to expel odors from the ventilated toilet system.

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 posterior part sanitary cleansing apparatus is provided for attachment to conventional toilets to facilitate posterior part cleansing with a cleaning fluid after use of the toilet. The embodiment of this invention utilizes an external cold water source and an external housing containing pump, heater and anti-siphon valve and sufficient free volume for cleaning fluid. A cleaning nozzle is mounted within the confines of a conventional toilet bowl. The cleaning nozzle creates a diffusing stream of cleaning fluid directed toward a projected cleaning space located within the confines of the toilet bowl. A disinfectant and deodorizing fluid is deposited onto the outer nozzle surfaces after every use to positively ensure sanitary conditions. The preferred range of the cleaning fluid flow is from 10 to 50 milliliters per second at a temperature range from 25° C. to 50 ° C.

Abstract: The water leveling system of the invention includes a dual hose Y connector with a shut off valve for each outlet—one of which is usable with a hose for regular gardening, and the other of which remains open as a continuous water source to fill a swimming pool when an included float tilts downwardly in opening a gate valve to allow water to flow through a float housing enclosure in filling the pool to its desired water height.

Abstract: A hydraulic suction fuse is mounted in a conventional debris collection trap of a swimming pool, spa or the like, to significantly reduce or eliminate any suction force on the bottom or side wall mounted drain of the swimming pool, spa or the like, as a result of the drain becoming essentially wholly covered by a body part of a person or other drain clogging article. Alternatively, the hydraulic suction fuse may be mounted in a compartment in line between the drain and a suction pump of a swimming pool, spa or the like. Thereby, a person captured by the suction force at the drain will be released and the person is free to move away from the drain essentially instantaneously upon contact with the drain. In one embodiment, the hydraulic suction fuse is self resetting once inflow through the drain is no longer restricted. In another embodiment of the hydraulic suction fuse, the hydraulic suction fuse may be easily manually reset.

Abstract: A variable speed electrical motor has windings and a rotor disposed within a motor housing. The motor is capable of operating at one of a plurality of discrete operating speeds. The electrical circuitry for each speed includes both a start winding for only that speed and a start capacitor for only that speed. In an optional embodiment, a switch for varying the speed of the rotor is disposed at a location external of the motor housing. The variable speed electric motor is ideal for use in a water recreational combination, such as a spa, hot tub or recirculating bath tub.

Abstract: A system to sanitize water in a whirlpool bathtub, spa, swimming pool, and other water vessels comprising incorporating an antimicrobial agent in some or all segments of the piping of the closed loop water system and/or the air piping.

Abstract: A spa includes a housing having a tub for holding water, and a retractable entertainment unit having a display. The housing includes an upper portion having a seal surface extending around the tub. The entertainment unit is releasably retractable through an opening in the upper surface and movable between a) a retracted position wherein the display is hidden from view and a top of the entertainment unit is disposed below and laterally outward from the seal surface, and b) an extended position wherein the top is raised above the seal surface and the display is visible.

Abstract: A drainage surface construction is provided for a bathroom or shower floor. The surface is formed using a rigid polyurethane foam support that is contoured or sloped to facilitate drainage toward a drainage point. In one embodiment the support is cut to size to align with a drainage area and drainage outlet. A sill is provided about a peripheral edge of the support and a sill cover can be laid over the sill to assist with tiling, location of bathroom joinery and aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A device for showering and the like has a body and means providing in the body for issuing water for taking a shower, and a throughgoing receptacle formed in the body so that the body is formed as a peripherally closed element surrounding the receptacle, the receptacle being formed so as to allow a user access to an existing water control unit.

Abstract: A series of embodiments of attachments for a baby crib or other article of furniture provides various representations or caricatures of various animals or other objects or articles, e.g., “rubber ducky,” carousel animals, railroad train engine, etc. The present attachments comprise at least one, and preferably a series of, three dimensional or bas-relief panels shaped by padding, upholstery, and/or inflation, as desired. The panels are removably attached to a crib or the like by plastic ties, hook and loop material, buttons, or snaps, as desired. A coherent theme is provided where multiple panels are used. Upper, adult accessible storage pockets and/or lower, toddler accessible pockets are also provided in at least one of the panels of each set.

Abstract: A foldable hanging bed includes a hanging bed fabric, main support tubes, pillar support tubes, pillars tubes, side support tubes, transverse connecting tubes, iron check elements, hanging chain fitting elements, and shoes. The upper portion of each of the main support tubes is connected to a pillar tube, and is provided with an iron check element. At the upper end of the pillar tube is provided a hanging chain or rope fitting element. At the lower ends of the side support tubes are provided shoes. Around the side support tubes are provided sponge sleeves, which are easier for hand operation when the bed is supported or folded. At both ends of the fabric are provided lining tubes, on which the hanging chains or ropes are disposed. The bed fabric is sleeved over the hanging chain or rope fitting elements via the hanging chain or rope.

Abstract: A wheelchair convertible into a gurney that includes a main frame, a rear frame and a supplemental rear frame pivotally secured to the rear frame. The main frame includes a back portion pivotally secured to a seat portion which is pivotally secured to a leg portion. The rear frame is pivotally secured to the back portion. A guide arrangement is provided that coacts with the supplemental rear frame and the main frame whereby the main frame is in a first position. The back portion, seat portion and leg portion are arranged so that they are in different planes and when the main frame is in a second position, the back portion, seat portion and leg portion are arranged so that they are in a gurney position.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a portion of a body, the support structure including a support member having a support surface, wherein said support surface is divided into a plurality of pieces; and a mechanism configured to couple said plurality of pieces to each other, said flexible mechanism including: a fixed side member having a first plurality of overlapping plates which are arranged in parallel at intervals; a tilted side member having a second plurality of overlapping plates which alternately overlap on said first overlapping plates of said fixed side member; a coupling shaft which pierces an overlapping position of said first plurality of overlapping plates and said second plurality of overlapping plates to fasten said first plurality of overlapping plates and said second plurality of overlapping plates together, wherein said tilted side member is adapted to rotate around said coupling shaft to impart an angle on the support member.

Abstract: A bed blanket structure to assist in fixing legs in which a foot-hold is engaged to the middle portion of the bed blanket. Several wedge shaped supports or crowned stakes both configured in random geometric figures are formed on the foot-hold to sustain the legs of one who lies on the other by pressing his/her soles against the wedges shaped supports or crowned stakes so as to avoid slip of the legs otherwise it might degrade the atmosphere of a tender night life for the couple by reason being unable to keep an amiable embracing pose due to their violent relative motion.

Abstract: A wire stripper has a pair of elongated frames pivotably joined together by a pivot pin and defining handles and jaws. The handles are covered by sleeves which include thumb wells which cover the ends of the pivot pin. A mechanical interlock is provided between the handles and the sleeves. The sleeves have slots for receiving the handles. The slots are offset so the front and rear surfaces of opposite sleeves are coplanar. The sleeves have a core and cushion grip overmolded on the core. A molding projection on the core allows precise placement of the core in a mold during formation of the cushion grip. A spring biases the frames to an open position. A locking member can be set by a sliding motion toward the handle end to hold the handles in a closed position. A curved shoulder on the edge of a handle wipes across a screw hole opening in the opposite jaw to provide a screw cutting function with a slicing action.

Abstract: A composition containing an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a compound corresponding to formula I:

Abstract: A washing machine and method of controlling the same. The washing machine has:a disinfecting liquid dispenser, a drive unit, a comparator unit and a control unit. The disinfecting liquid dispenser provides a disinfecting liquid to disinfect laundry. The drive unit generates first and second control voltages and outputs the first and second control voltages to the disinfecting liquid dispenser, to control a concentration of the disinfecting liquid. The comparator unit determines whether the concentration of the disinfecting liquid falls within a predetermined range. And the control unit controls the drive unit so that the concentration of the disinfecting liquid has a value within the predetermined range.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing an oxidation color former in a solution is provided. N-(carboxymethylaminocarbonyl)-4,4′-bis(dimethylamino) diphenylamine sodium salt as an oxidation color former is stabilized by providing it with at least one of a fructosyl amino acid oxidase (FAOD) and a peroxidase (POD) in the solution. The concentration of the FAOD is in the range from 0.01 to 1.0 g/l or 1 to 100 KU/l, and the concentration of the POD is in the range from 0.01 to 1.0 g/l or 1 to 100 KU/l.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation-dyeing composition for keratin fibres, in particular for human keratin fibres and more specifically hair, comprising at least one oxidation dye and a cationic poly(vinyllactam) in a medium suitable for dyeing The invention also relates to the dyeing methods and devices using said composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example of human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing,

Abstract: The subject of the present application is a dyeing composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic tertiary para-phenylenediamine containing a pyrrolidine ring, at least one non-cationic tertiary para-phenylenediamine and at least one benzomorpholine coupler. Advantageously, the compositions also comprise at least one colorant chosen from the para-aminophenols of formula V″, the heterocyclic couplers of formula (V′″) and mixtures thereof. The subject of the invention is also the dyeing method using this composition.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic tertiary para-phenylenediamine containing a pyrrolidine nucleus, and at least one particular vitamin derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dye composition for keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one compound chosen from ortho- and &agr;-dialdehyde compounds as defined herein and at least one sulphur compound as defined herein. Also disclosed is the use of this composition for dyeing and/or optically lightening keratin fibers, and also to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dyeing composition comprising an acylaminophenol coupler and a method for dyeing keratinous fibres, such as hair, using this coupler.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for targeted and specific delivery of beneficial compounds, including hair dyes, melanin, proteins, and nucleic acids for gene therapy, to hair follicle cells using liposomes encapsulating the beneficial compound. Particularly preferred methods describe delivery of hair dyes, melanin or tyrosinase to the hair follicle for the purpose of improving hair color or condition, the delivery of compounds which prevent alopecia or stimulate hair growth, either by encapsulating a compound in liposomes, or by encapsulating a nucleic acid capable of expressing a protein in liposomes. Also described are liposome compositions for practicing the methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colorant for inkjet inks which is free from mechanical selectivity, high in light-durability, high in reliability and low in cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formulae A, D1, D2, R1 and n are as defined in the description the compounds being in an internal or external salt form, or mixtures of compounds (1) and (2), a process for their preparation and preparations containing them used for dyeing paper.

Abstract: A dock leveler for use in a loading dock. The dock leveler includes a ramp, an inflatable assembly, and a support structure. The ramp pivots between a generally horizontal lowered position and an upwardly-inclined raised position. The inflatable assembly is positioned under the ramp and adapted to generate a force. The support structure is positioned between the inflatable assembly and the ramp and adapted to transfer the force of the inflatable assembly to the bottom of the ramp to move the ramp from the lowered position to the raised position. A conduit fluidly connects to the inflatable assembly through the support structure.

Abstract: A vibratory paint brush is disclosed for evenly spreading paint over a work surface. The source of oscillation is a motor housed within an anti-vibratory chamber. Brush heads of various shapes and sizes can be interchanged about an interchangeability system.

Abstract: A manual floor sweeper includes a housing and a brush roller mounted within the housing and rotatable in a sweeping direction. A first drive member is fixed to the brush roller. A second drive member is mounted rotatably with the housing and engagable with the first drive member. A drive carriage is movable between a first position for engaging the first drive wheel when the sweeper is moved in a first direction so as to rotate the brush roller in the sweeping direction and a second position when the sweeper is moved in a second direction for engaging the second drive member so as to move the brush roller in the sweeping direction.

Abstract: A cosmetic handle including a substantially hollow transparent member, a substantially transparent receptacle member adapted to house a display pattern, said receptacle being structured to enable it to be inserted into the substantially hollow transparent member to enable the display pattern to be visible at, at least two sides of the handle.

Abstract: A barbecue basting brush with a changeable brush head consists of an elastic brush head and a handle that are fastenable and detachable with each other. The brush head has a coupling section which has one end forming a notch on one side and another side forming an elastic latch tongue. The handle has one end forming an annular hub to couple with the coupling section of the brush head. The annular hub and the stem of the handle form a juncture which has a retaining block formed on the inner side of the annular hub. The brush head may be inserted into the annular hub from the end where the notch is located. The plane of the notch is in contact with the plane of the handle where the retaining block is located to form a latched bucking to allow the brush head to be inserted into the annular hub for a selected depth and anchored.

Abstract: A bath brush comprising an insertion section having an one-piece elongated coupling unit and plurality of anchoring elements protruding out of it, each anchoring element having an indented assembling portion which can secure a rubbing element therein, said insertion section is inserted into an handle section having a holding portion at one end and an accommodating portion at the other end, wherein the accommodating portion having plurality of receiving holes complementary to the position of the anchoring elements of the insertion section, whereby the insertion section interlocks firmly with the handle section, so as to secure the rubbing element properly.

Abstract: The disposable dry marker eraser is a reusable eraser body and a disposable cleaning sheet removably attached to the bottom surface of the eraser body. The bottom surface of the eraser body may have an adhesive coating, or a hook fabric fastener may be affixed to the bottom of the eraser body. The cleaning sheet is made of a pile fabric, which is removably attached to the adhesive coating, or releasably mates with the hook fastener. The dry marker eraser may be furnished in kit form, including a dispenser box containing a vertical stack of cleaning sheets and having U-shaped cutouts in its side walls, so that a user can insert the eraser body into the dispenser box and apply pressure to attach a replacement cleaning sheet, the box aligning the sheet with the eraser bottom and the cutouts accommodating the user's hand as the stack of cleaning sheets dwindles.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a window positioned between the passenger compartment of a pick-up truck and a cab enclosure covering a bed of the pick-up truck. The apparatus includes a single, unitary, one piece, generally planar, elongate body having a first enlarged end for receiving a soft material cleaning cover for cleaning a window surface, an elongate middle portion, and a second enlarged end opposite from the first enlarged end. At least one hand-grip portion or handle is formed integrally in one piece with the body along at least one outer edge. A squeegee portion can be integrally formed with the second enlarged end, if desired. The plurality of stiffening ribs can extend around peripheral edges of the body and transversely across a surface of the middle portion from a notch formed along one side to another notch from along an opposite side in a zig-zag pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides a roller assembly including a roller support coupled to a handle assembly. The roller support includes a detent releasably engageable with a roller cover. An actuator is coupled to the handle assembly for movement between a neutral position wherein the detent is engaged with the roller cover and a release position wherein the detent is disengaged with the roller cover thereby allowing the roller cover to be removed from the handle assembly. Thus, the present invention provides a quick-release roller assembly for use in applying paint or other material to a surface wherein a roller cover mounted to the roller assembly can be removed without requiring a person to touch the outer surface of the roller cover. Additionally, the present invention provides a roller cover for use with the roller assembly, as well as a pair of bushings for adapting a roller cover for use therewith.

Abstract: An applicator mounted on a hand T-bar tool has a split tube removably supported on the bar of the tool and a coating material applying sleeve secured to the tube. The tube and sleeve have upwardly and inwardly inclined opposite ends with bottom lips for applying coating materials and liquids to a floor adjacent a side wall.

Abstract: A drive mechanism 10 for a windshield wiper has a pivot 11 with a first end with an internally threaded hole 22 for receiving a screw 23 for securing a wiper arm. The first end has a coupling surface 24 adapted to mate with a DIN style wiper arm attachment. A ring driver 25 is fitted to the end of the pivot and mates with the coupling surface 24. The driver has an outer surface 27 adapted to mate with a US style wiper arm attachment.

Abstract: An air jet for a machine tool to clean cutting dust has a housing with a hole and an outlet. An eccentric member has a cam and is provided in the housing which the eccentric member is driven by a power resource of the machine tool for rotation. An annular transmission is engaged with the eccentric member. A driving member is driven by the transmission for linear reciprocating motion. A flexible film is provided in the housing covering the outlet and has an inlet corresponding to the driving member, wherein the inlet of the film is sealed and the film is pressed for strain while the driving member is moved toward the film, and a tube has an end thereof connected with the outlet.