Abstract: The present invention provides an inner covering (20) of a harness for bulletproof helmets, which is provided in the bulletproof helmet (10). The inner covering (20) includes a head protective part (22) having a streamlined shape to allow a contact surface thereof to be in surface contact with a head of a user, with a positioning protrusion part (21) provided on an edge of the head protective part to be placed on the rim part (12a) of the hemispherical suspension (12). The inner covering (20) further includes a plurality of fastening pieces (24a) independently sewn on a front part of the head protective part (22), and a ventilation space (27) defined between the independent fastening pieces (24a) to allow outside air to flow into the helmet (10).

Abstract: A hearing protection for use in magnetic resonance facilities, comprising two protective covers for covering the ears of an examination patient, said covers being connected to each other via a clip, wherein each cover has a plastic outer shell, wherein a compact inner part is arranged in and permanently connected to the outer shell, said inner part consisting of a dimensionally stable plastic mass and essentially filling the outer shell completely.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a closed bottle (11) containing active substance (R) in the liquid state, and a support means (50) for supporting said bottle (11). According to the invention there are provided a collection tray (15) supported by the support means and collecting water from the flushing flow in such a manner as to increase the water level in its interior, and a half-siphon (20) with an inlet (23) which draws water from the collection tray (15), and an outlet (24) positioned at a lower level than the inlet (23), to discharge water to the outside of the collection tray (15). Said half-siphon (20), on its action being triggered by the water level in the tray (15), draws water from the tray (15).

Abstract: Devices for dispensing cleaning chemicals from under the rim of a toilet bowl are suspended from either an open bottom toilet bowl rim or a toilet bowl rim with bottom wall holes, using a brush or brush-like suspender. Bristles of the brush flex together to permit the brush to extend into toilet bowl rim holes or an entrance of an open bottom rim. They then expand away from each other to retain the dispenser directly under the rim, in an essentially hidden manner.

Abstract: The article of invention is an improved disposable/flushable toilet seat cover (16) that provides a hygienic, secure fit. It consists of a curved fitting edge (13) with a partial or continuous elastic rim (10) that ensures a secure fit and also provides a hygienic method of use. The article also consists of a generally funnel or cylindrical shaped opening (14) that extends into the toilet bowl and provides hygienic access to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A toilet maintenance system for storing toilet accessories comprising a container and a plunger. The plunger comprises an upper handle part equipped at its lower end with a first assembling means configured according to first gender. The plunger also comprises a lower handle part equipped at its upper end with a second assembling means configured according to second gender. The first assembling means and the second assembling means are capable of mating, locking in place and attaching the upper handle and the lower handle, and are also capable of being unmated for disassembling the upper handle part and the lower handle part. The plunger also comprises a rubber pump attached to the lower end of the lower handle part. The plunger can be assembled before its utilization and can be disassembled after its utilization, and compactly stored into the container. The container includes a swiveling handle for carrying.

Abstract: The pressure-flushing cistern comprises a pressure tank (2), an actuating device for initiating a flush and also a pressure-reducing valve (27), which is to be connected to a water pipe and via which the pressure tank (2) can be filled with flushing water. The closing pressure of the pressure-reducing valve (27) is adjustable with a displaceable ring (17). The ring (17) can be gripped from outside through a window (19) of a housing (6) for adjusting the closing pressure. Adjustment preferably takes place by steps.

Abstract: A flush toilet and a drain socket are provided that align the direction of waste passing through a drainage trap so as to prevent pipe clogging without impairing wastewater discharge performance by a siphon effect. The drain socket is for connecting an outlet of a trap drainage channel of a flush toilet unit and a drain pipe located external of the flush toilet unit. The drain socket includes a drain socket body provided with an inlet for coupling with the trap drainage channel and an outlet for coupling with the drain pipe, a siphon inducing region provided on an inner wall of the drain socket body for inducing a siphon effect, and a straightening vane provided upstream of the siphon inducing region of the drain socket body to extend from the inner wall in the inward direction of the channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method for converting a portable toilet unit into an advertising medium. The method includes providing an advertising media, and adhesively affixing the advertising media to an outer surface of a side of the portable toilet unit. The advertising media is sized to cover a majority of the side of the portable toilet unit. The method also includes displaying the advertising media on the portable toilet unit for a predetermined first period of time, and removing the advertising media from the first side of the portable toilet unit after the predetermined first period of time has expired.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for applying advertising media to a first side of a portable toilet unit by non-permanently adhesively affixing the advertising media to an outer surface of the first side of the portable toilet unit. The advertising media is sized to cover a majority of the first side of the portable toilet unit.

Abstract: A method for forming a pool cover box to contain a pool cover assembly for covering a swimming pool is provided herein that includes forming a plurality of sections of substantially identical unitary molded plastic members, coupling the sections together to form an elongated box with two sides, a bottom, an open top and at least one open end, and fastening at least one end piece to the box to close at least one open end.

Abstract: A pool return nozzle assembly, wherein water enters through the gear sleeve assembly causing the turbine blade assembly to turn, which then causes the oscillation of the gear assembly and which then contributes to the revolution of the rotor head for smooth rotation. The assembly focuses on circulating water along the walls of the pool down to the radius and floor of the pool; therefore, enhancing the effectiveness of pool cleaning and return distribution of the water to the pool. The assembly can also be converted into a water fountain with its optional fountain design, which includes a spray head to create aesthetic water spray and fountain characteristics. Internal components are configured to allow water passageways that will direct sand particulates away from working components thereby providing a self-cleaning capability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit for affixing a drain assembly in a drain port in plumbing fixture. The drain assembly includes a drain ring affixed to a drain pipe. The drain pipe is positionable through the drain port in a bottom surface of the plumbing fixture, such that the drain sink abuts the upper surface of the plumbing fixture. The drain pipe extends through the drain port, past an underside surface of the plumbing fixture surrounding the drain port. A drain nut is rotatably fastened onto the drain pipe. The drain nut includes a first and second of bore therein. A drain nut driver tool is provided, which includes first and second extensions for engaging the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool engages the drain nut by removably positioning the first and second extensions in the first and second of bores of the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool is engagable by a driver unit, activation of which rotates the drain nut onto the drain pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit for affixing a drain assembly in a drain port in plumbing fixture. The drain assembly includes a drain ring affixed to a drain pipe. The drain pipe is positionable through the drain port in a bottom surface of the plumbing fixture, such that the drain sink abuts the upper surface of the plumbing fixture. The drain pipe extends through the drain port, past an underside surface of the plumbing fixture surrounding the drain port. A drain nut is rotatably fastened onto the drain pipe. The drain nut includes a first and second of bore therein. A drain nut driver tool is provided, which includes first and second angular extensions for engaging the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool engages the drain nut by removably positioning the first and second angular extensions about the drain pipe into the first and second of bores of the drain nut. The drain nut driver tool is rotated about the drain pipe to secure the drain nut onto the drain pipe.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to infant activity centers, and more particularly to a portable infant playground.

Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has base, a plurality of wire struts pivotally secured to the base, an upper wire grid pivotally secured to the wire struts and braces extending between the base and an outermost wire strut. Lower connectors each comprising a rectangular piece of plastic having living hinges is secured to and extends between the bases. Upper connectors are secured to and extend between border wires of the sections to aid in the collapsing of the foundation.

Abstract: An apparatus providing a sleeping surface is described. A mattress support includes a honeycomb core formed of undulated strips of resilient thermoplastic material, thermal compression bonded together and expanded to form cell walls defining a plurality of contiguous regularly shaped cells. The honeycomb core has a top face and a bottom face, and includes a thermal compression planarizing deformation of the top face and the bottom face. A first facing sheet of resilient thermoplastic material is bonded to the top face of the honeycomb core, and a second facing sheet of resilient thermoplastic material is bonded to the bottom face of the honeycomb core. The mattress support is configured to support the mattress and a human being positioned on top of the mattress, the mattress positioned on top of the first facing sheet of the mattress support.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for a bed comprised of two safety panels and a cover. Each safety panel comprises a horizontal stabilizer and vertically-extending panel of a synthetic polymeric material with a density of from about 1 to about 10 pounds per cubic foot. The width of the stabilizer is less than about 20 per cent of the width of the mattress. Disposing the horizontal stabilizer underneath a mattress secures said the vertically-extending panel in a substantially-vertical orientation along a side of said bed. Another embodiment comprises the foregoing side panel safety apparatus in combination with a safety rail of said bed, further comprising said safety rail; wherein said horizontal stabilizer blocks a person in said bed from moving a part of said person's body into contact with said safety rail such that said body part becomes entrapped from said contact. Another embodiment comprises movable vertical sections.

Abstract: A bedding in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is disclosed to include a plurality of sheety members, and a structure for detachably joining the sheety members such that the sheety members are detachable for cleaning to remove dust mite. In an alternate form of the invention, the bedding includes a sheety member folded or rolled into a multilayer structure, and a structure for securing the multilayer structure in shape.

Abstract: A low profile hospital bed includes a mattress support frame and pivotably mounted wheel frames. Lift actuators connecting between the mattress support frame and the wheel frames move the wheel frames between a folded position and an unfolded position. When the wheel frames are in the folded position, the lift actuators are relatively horizontal and thus unable to provide enough vertical force to move the wheel frames. Accordingly, connecting between the actuators and the wheel frames are leverage members which rotate and urge the wheel frames away from mattress support frame during an initial, first stage of movement as the wheel frames partially unfold. After the first stage of movement, the leverage members function as simple mechanical links between the lift actuators and the wheel frames as the lift actuators continue to power the complete unfolding of the wheel frames.

Abstract: A dynamic surgical table system includes any one or combination of a head support system, support systems for each arm, a torso support system, and a leg support system mounted to a frame system to support a patient during surgery. Any one or combination of the support systems is movable relative to the other and to the frame system to facilitate patient repositioning during surgery. Such repositioning may be desirable, for example, to create flexion, extension or rotation of the spine to facilitate access to and surgical treatment of one or more vertebral bodies, disc spaces between vertebral bodies, or other anatomical structures adjacent the spine of the patient. Furthermore, individual support members of any one of the support systems can articulate to conform to the patient anatomy and facilitate repositioning of the particular portion of the patient's body being support thereon while minimizing stress on the patient.

Abstract: A pillow is provided which includes a neck portion extending along a length of the pillow, and a head portion attached to the neck portion, the head portion divided into at least two head compartments. A filling material is provided within the neck and head portions. The pillow can also be embodied as a pillowcase having a first side, a second side, and an opening for receiving a pillow therein. Within at least one of the first side and second side, the pillowcase includes a neck portion extending along a length of the pillowcase, a head portion including at least two head compartments, and a filling material provided within the neck and head portions.

Abstract: A pillow providing automatic adjustment of exterior dimensions to accommodate the shape and weight of the head of a user placed upon it. The pillow employs at least one reservoir chamber which provides liquid to at least one communicating receiving chamber through a conduit therebetween. Flow of the fluid is regulated to flow in one direction until the two chambers equalize and provide the desired head support dimensional characteristics to the user.

Abstract: An inflatable device, comprising a substantially fluid impermeable bladder, a fluid controller coupled to the bladder and including an electrically powered pump is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pump is positioned at least partially within a profile of the bladder, and the fluid controller is adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the fluid controller and to be provided to the bladder through the fluid controller.

Abstract: An inflatable lifting cushion for an articulated chair including a five-sided polygon capable that is longitudinally aligned on the seat and back of the chair. The cushion includes triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. A system for transferring a patient is provided including an articulated chair having a back and seat that are arranged to cooperate with one another for movement between an upright position and a reclining position. An inflatable lifting cushion is longitudinally positioned upon the back and the seat of the articulated chair. The inflatable lifting cushion comprises a five-sided polygon including triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum.

Abstract: A foldable mattress includes an inflatable supporting frame for retaining a predetermined air therewith, and a reinforcing frame supported on the inflatable supporting frame. The reinforcing frame includes a plurality of reinforcing platforms each having a top platform surface, wherein when the inflatable supporting frame is deflated, the reinforcing platforms are adapted to be overlappedly folded up to form a compact unit, and when the inflatable supporting frame is inflated, the top platform surfaces of the reinforcing platforms are reinforced to correspondingly align on the inflatable supporting frame to form a flat resting surface for the baby to lie thereon, while the inflatable supporting frame functions as an air cushioning support for substantially supporting a weight of the baby.

Abstract: The Automatic Patient Turner is the ultimate in pressure sore prevention by automatically, periodically, and alternately tilting, and then laterally turning an immobile patient from one complete side to the other in a manner similar to, yet gentler and less intrusive than, manual turning. This is accomplished by the patterned, sequential inflation and deflation of six strategically-placed inflatables. When the bent knees (1) are perpendicular and sandwiched between a pair of inflated knee inflatables (6 and 7), they can serve as a lever arm in the turning process. When pressure is exerted against the bent knees (1), it causes them to move well beyond their perpendicular position. They then descend in the direction of the turn as the knee inflatables (6 and 7) deflate. The descending knees laterally pull the entire body of the patient completely to the side of the turn as a back-support pillow (8 or 9) inflates.

Abstract: A simply constructed, inexpensive underlay (10) for which the underspringing arrangement (12) is formed in the simplest case by a plastic sheet (15), which is selectively reinforced by supplementary crosslinking of the plastic of the plastic sheet (15). This crosslinking provides the plastic sheet (15) with supplementarily consolidated, more stable regions (20), which support the mattress (11). If required, the plastic sheet (15) having supplementarily consolidated regions (20) may be assigned spring strips (14). It is also conceivable to integrate the underspringing arrangement (12) in the mattress (11). The underspringing arrangement (12) formed according to the invention can be easily produced, thereby creating a low-cost underlay (10) with good resilient properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for imagewise dyeing of leather. In a first step (10), a mordant comprising acrylates or polyacrylates is applied to a leather (1). After a drying and curing time, a further step (12) comprises applying a water-soluble dye to the leather (1) by means of a transfer, the dye being initially applied to the transfer by a digital printing process and in the course of being transferred from the transfer to the leather (1) binding reactively with the latter and with the mordant penetrated thereinto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound to improve wrinkle resistance in fabrics, comprising: a wrinkle reducing agent, comprising at least one fusible elastomer, and a liquid carrier for carrying said agent and a salt composition for physical crosslinking said fusible elastomer. The invention also relates to a fabric provided with said wrinkle resistance improving compound. The invention further relates to a method of improving wrinkle resistance in a fabric by use of such a compound.

Abstract: Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use.

Abstract: Compositions, articles and methods are provided for supplying fabric care benefits to clothing or fabrics in an automated washing machine and by manual washing. The fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% detergent surfactants, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. Similarly, the fabric care compositions preferably have less than about 5% fabric softener actives, more preferably less than 3%, even more preferably less than 1% and are most preferably free of detergent surfactants. The laundry articles can take a variety of forms in a variety of physical states all of which will rapidly dispense a unitized amount of one or more selected fabric care agents to a wash and/or rinse bath solution during the laundering process under a variety of conditions. The invention also pertains to laundry kits that contain a variety of such articles and instructions concerning their use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobial agent, an enzyme inhibitor, and an odor-reacting compound, can be used by a consumer to remove contaminants from the carpet and to prevent the odor associated with the decomposition of future contamination. Specifically, the composition has been shown effective in neutralizing odors associated with the decomposition of organic materials (such as urine or food spills) by absorbing and/or removing the odor-generating source. A manufacturing treatment composition and methods for using are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabric care composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a textile compatible carrier, a method of treating fabric with such a composition as part of a laundering process and the use of a thermoplastic elastomer or a composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer to improve the crease recovery properties and/or elasticity and/or shape retention of a fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile treatment agent for treating a textile that is to be brought into contact therewith, in particular, during a washing process. Said textile treatment agent contains at least one first textile treatment constituent and at least one other constituent. The invention provides that the first textile treatment constituent serves to form an inorganic structure on the textile surface, particularly on the surfaces of the textile fibers.

Abstract: Water structurants are used in combination with a lipophilic fluid and water to deliver fabric care benefits to a fabric article in a non-aqueous fabric treatment system. Water structurants are effective in minimizing fabric damages (e.g., shrinkage, pilling, loss of shapes) from the fabric treatment process. Compositions comprising the water structurants for use in a non-aqueous fabric treating process are also disclosed. The compositions are capable of delivering the fabric care benefits to the fabric article and minimizing fabric damages.

Abstract: Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for articles sensitive to water as compared to conventional fabric article treating compositions, are provided.

Abstract: An economically viable process and system for centrally processing multiple loads of laundry with minimum environmental impact. A system and method of laundering whereby successive loads of laundry may be washed while continuously providing effective soil removal comprising at least partially recycled wash water from at least one previous wash cycle. The system and the method of using the same comprises filtering wash water with at least one filter to form wash retentate and wash permeate. The use of wash permeate in successive washes provides for reuse of chemicals and water recovery. A similar arrangement may be used with regard to the rinse water. Advantageously, one embodiment of the invention provides for the use of rinse retentate as make up water in the wash loop which increases water recovery and chemical recovery. Ultimately, the invention can reduce the production of gray water and recover chemicals used in the laundering process.

Abstract: Provided is a hair bleach or dye composition containing an amino-modified silicone, a highly polymerized silicone having a number-average degree of polymerization of 1000 or greater, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent. The hair bleach or dye composition of the present invention does not give a discomfort upon washing or shampooing of the treated hair, can bleach or dye the hair uniformly from root to tip without damaging the hair by this treatment, add to the hair a good color and luster, and a good feel of the hair, manageability and hair retention after drying, and is also good in durability of these effects and stability.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel para-phenylenediamine derivatives containing a cyclic diaza group, substituted with a cationic radical, as well as to the dye compositions comprising them, and to the method of dyeing keratin fibers using these compositions. Tthe present invention may make it possible to obtain a chromatic, strong, relatively unselective and fast coloration on keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention provides dye preparations comprising, each percentage being based on the weight of the preparation, a) from 0.1% to 30% by weight of one or more anthraquinone, quinophthalone or azo dyes which are free of ionic groups as a component (A), b) from 0.1% to 20% by weight of a dispersant based on a naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensation product having an average molecular weight of at least 11 000 g/mol, as a component (B), c) from 0.1% to 90% by weight of one or more mono- or polyhydric alcohols as a component (C), d) from 0% to 5% by weight of customary assistants as a component (D), and e) optionally water ad 100% by weight.

Abstract: Process for waterproofing semimanufactured footwear, clothing items and accessories, said semimanufactured product having a three-dimensional conformation with at least one inner surface and one outer surface, which comprises the following operative steps: arranging the semimanufactured product onto a shaped support (14; 27, 28; 30, 31) with at least one waterproofing sheath (18) shaped for entirely or partially cover the surfaces to be waterproofed of the semimanufactured product, at least one glue layer being arranged between these surfaces and the waterproofing sheath (18); pressing between two deformable plates (2, 2?) the semimanufactured product provided with the waterproofing sheath (18) and arranged on the shaped support (14; 27, 28; 30, 31). The present invention also relates to a machine that carries out said process, as well as the semimanufactured products obtained with said process or machine.

Abstract: A ramp for a vehicle comprises an elongated track with a leading end and a trailing end. The leading end engages a flatbed platform of a vehicle, and the trailing end engages a ground surface so that there is a slope between the leading and trailing ends when the ramp is in a first usage. The elongated track is constituted by multiple engaging elements. The elements are movable relative to each other so that the elements are capable of being packed in a stack to define a platform for a wheel of a vehicle. This permits raising of the wheel of a vehicle above the ground level. There is a hinge between adjacent elements, and the elements of the ramp are hinged at opposite ends for relative folding to permit for a stacked relationship about adjacent ends.

Abstract: A dock leveler includes a lip that not only pivots between an extended operative position and a pendant position relative to a deck but also translates in its pendant position between blocking and non-blocking positions and does so at multiple deck elevations. In the blocking positions, the lip provides a safety barrier that helps prevent material and material handling equipment from accidentally falling off the front edge of the deck when a truck is not present at the dock. The lip can serve as the safety barrier when the deck is at its stored, cross-traffic position or when the deck is at a below-dock position for end loading operations. If required, the lip can be lowered below the top surface of the deck so as not to provide an obstacle during some below-dock end loading operations.

Abstract: A power appliance, such as a power toothbrush, is adapted for limited time trial use, but otherwise has the operational functionality of a conventional long-term use product. The power appliance is responsive to a communication from an enabling device to enable long-term of the appliance following receipt of payment from the user.

Abstract: A scraper for removing deposits from the exterior of a tubular member which has a plurality of concatenated, resilient segments adapted to contact the exterior surface of the tubular member where each pair of adjacent segments is connected through a geniculation. The resilient segments are aligned with and interposed between a pair of opposing annular disks that are connected together by a plurality of spacers located adjacent to the outer periphery of the disks and adjacent to the chords of the segments. The chords of the segments are distributed around the circumference of the axial openings such that the various segments are deformed outwardly, whereby the resilience of the thus deformed segment urges it inwardly against the tubular member, and causes it to clean the tubular member as the scraper moves axially.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing hands and/or fingernails includes a brush assembly attached to a water faucet. The brush assembly includes a backplane with two opposed brushes attached to the backplane such that the bristles on each brush face outward from the backplane. A clamping mechanism removable attaches the brush assembly to the faucet. The clamping mechanism is pivotable on the faucet so the user can move the brush assembly into the water stream to use the brushes and out of the water stream for rinsing.

Abstract: A cleaning article comprises a flocked substrate (1) wherein the flock (3) comprises fibres that are arranged substantially perpendicular to the substrate and have a maximum length of 2.0 mm, the fibres being substantially free of abrasive particles. In one embodiment, the flocked substrate is laminated to a layer of foam (9) to provide a hand-held cleaning pad. In another embodiment, the substrate is a wipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection molded part with a basic body injection-molded from plastic, on the surface of which a decoration is two-dimensionally applied and is covered by an encapsulation of plastic by a second injection-molding operation. The basic body consists of a transparent plastic and the decoration is applied with its visible side to the surface of the basic body.

Abstract: A dusting device is disclosed. There is a telescoping handle, a shank mountable to the handle, and a supporting fork mounted to the shank for relative rotation with respect thereto. A cleaning sleeve is replaceably mountable on the fork for single use dusting purposes. The angle of the fork with respect to the telescoping handle can be releasably fixed by a catch mechanism. While the catch is sufficiently strong to resist angle adjustment during normal dusting, it permits the angle to be adjusted by firmly pressing the end of the fork (with or without the sleeve thereon) against a wall while holding the distal end of the telescoping handle. This converts the duster from a wall duster, to a duster capable of cleaning the tops of ceiling fan blades, without the need for a consumer to touch a portion of the device near the duster head. In another aspect the device has two such adjustable forks for holding two such sleeves which can be used simultaneously.