Abstract: A waterproof body suit with an integrated hood, a nose and mouth shield, a torso portion defined at its bottom by a belt, legs portion terminating as integrated socks and being covered with booties having soles, a pair of standard sleeves and a second pair of watertight sleeves terminating with integrated mittens.

Abstract: A garment comprising first and second lower leg portions each having a distal and a proximal end, each lower leg portion including an anchor disposed proximate the distal end thereof, a first keeper fixed to the first lower leg portion proximate the proximal end thereof, a second keeper fixed to the second lower leg portion, proximate the proximal end thereof, an elongate lumbar support assembly having a first end and a second end, a first mating member disposed at the first end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the first keeper, and a second mating member disposed at the second end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the second keeper.

Abstract: An underarm garment liner for preventing a wearer's perspiration from soiling a garment is disclosed. The liner includes, in its simplest embodiment and in the following order, a non-woven layer, an air laid paper layer, a hygroscopic absorption layer, a water-impervious layer, and an adhesive layer. The non-woven layer is adapted for contacting the wearer's skin and to convey perspiration away from the skin through capillary action to the absorbent air laid paper layer, which draws moisture away from the non-woven layer and conveys the moisture to the hygroscopic absorption layer. The layers are all preferably adhered together through use of hot-melt adhesive, or the like. The water-impervious layer is comprised of a vapor-pervious “breathable” thermoplastic polymer to prevent heat buildup between the liner and the wearer. Deodorizers, antibacterial agents, aloe, vitamin E, and petrolatum may all be further included in the liner 10.

Abstract: The use of a thermoregulating composition of matter, such as DRiWATER®, to help thermoregulate a subject user is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the composition can be situated over significant surface area portions of the user's body (such as by garment-like coverage of substantial portions of the user, on the torso, arms, legs, head, etc., for example) or it can be situated at discrete locations (such as by packs or packets of the material at strategic, heat-intensive areas of the user, for example). Additionally, the composition can be delivered by a variety of means (e.g., directly or indirectly, contained within packets made of either breathable or closed cell material, etc.) to provide the thermoregulatory effects, according to preferred embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A garment covering a user's torso. The garment fits much like a bra, however, it is contoured and designed so that it can display text, graphics, or both on its front. A variety of seams on the back of the garment help to maintain a taught fit, while the shoulder straps of the garment allow it to support the breasts of the user like a bra. An elastic strip along the bottom circumference of the present invention also adds in providing support for the user's breasts.

Abstract: A reversible garment has a pocket into which a remainder of the garment can be inserted. In preferred embodiments the garment is a jacket, and the pocket is located at an upper rear portion of the jacket. The pocket can be oversized relative to space needed to accommodate the remainder of the garment, thereby providing significant additional carrying space for other items. Preferred garments include one or more carrying strap, situated about the pocket such that the user can wear the pocket by slinging a strap over her shoulder, or wearing the pocket as a backpack. One or both of the two finished sides of the garment can be treated with a stain resistant composition, and the two sides can have the same, similar, or different colors, textures, and fabrics.

Abstract: A garment including an outer shell, an inner liner, and a pocket extending vertically upward for receiving a grip of a golf club, the pocket being disposed between the outer shell and the liner.

Abstract: A work glove is provided having some liquid resistance. The work glove consists of an outer fabric shell which has a plastisol coating on the fabric on an interior surface of the glove to cover a palm portion and inner surfaces of the glove. An inner comfort liner covers the plastisol coating to cushion the palm and absorb some perspiration. Preferably, the outer fabric shell is a circular knitted cotton fabric which provides good grip on oily metal surfaces. A method of fabrication is also provided.

Abstract: Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environment; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting the ankle-shin area of pant legs having a “W” shaped bar with a first loop and a second loop on each end and a strap having each end connected to each loop respectively. The strap has an adjustment buckle coupled to it for adjusting the tension on the strap.

Abstract: A garment having a fabric layer and an edge band is provided. The edge band and the fabric layer each include a sonically weldable material. The garment has a sonic edge weld securing the edge band to the fabric layer along a cut edge of the garment and an adhesive securing the edge band to the fabric layer. During manufacture, the edge band is placed on the fabric layer, sonic energy is applied so that the fabric layer and the edge band are simultaneously trimmed along a cut edge and welded to one another along the cut edge, and an adhesive between the fabric layer and the edge band is activated to adhere the edge band to the fabric layer.

Abstract: The present invention is underwear that is secured to the inside of an article of clothing by mechanical attachment means and does not produce any visible panty lines. The underwear is made almost entirely of soft woven material and is washable so it may be used multiple times.

Abstract: One embodiment of an apparatus includes a headgear, a chin strap and a magnetic fastener including a slide socket and a stud. The slide socket is attached to the chin strap and the stud is attached to the headgear. The slide socket is configured to be magnetically attracted to the stud to secure the chin strap to the headgear.

Abstract: Described herein is protective apparel that improves management. The protective apparel comprises a set of spacers. Each spacer is arranged on an inner portion of the apparel and maintains apparel proximate to the spacer distant from the person, thereby preventing continuous contact between the person and portions of the apparel. Multiple spacers may form one or more air channel between the spacers, the person and inner portions of the apparel. The channels permit low resistance airflow within the apparel and over the person's body. Low resistance airflow within the channels permits air to be easily moved through the apparel to cool the person. The spacers may comprise a compressible material such as foam. When the compressible material has an elastic memory, elastic return of the material causes each spacer to return to its initial shape after a deforming force is removed.

Abstract: A dispenser discharging antibacterial, self-drying disinfectant solution is suspended from an inside wall of a public rest facility stall to transport the solution through a length of tubing to an inlet port at a rear or side surface of a toilet seat in filling a hollow therein below an opening in the top surface of the seat in introducing the disinfectant solution to be spread about the top surface in cleansing it of any generally sexually transmitted germs, viruses and bacteria that might be present.

Abstract: A fill valve is disclosed for use in a toilet tank, to work in conjunction with a flapper, includes a float cup forming a recess and at least one opening in or near the bottom and at least one opening at or near the top thereof, a valve body installed through the recess, on which the float cup freely moves up and down, and a coil spring placed between the top of the valve body and the top inside of the float cup. The coil spring exerts upward pressure from the top of the valve body against the top of the float cup. The float cup fills at least partially with water taken in through the at least one opening. When the flapper is lifted and water flows out of the tank, the float cup moves down the valve body until the spring is substantially compressed. When the water has substantially drained from the tank, then the water that at least partially filled the float cup runs out of the float cup through the at least one opening in the bottom, and the spring returns the float cup to the upper position.

Abstract: A cistern outlet valve mounting bracket assembly (10). The assembly includes first and second bracket members (12, 14) adapted for positioning about an outlet valve (20) in engagement with each other and the valve (20). The members (12, 14) also have means (28, 32) to allow fixing of the engaged members (12, 14) to a cistern (38). A method of installing an outlet valve (20) in a cistern (38) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mounting plate for securing a pressure vessel having a threaded discharge outlet within a tank of a one-piece toilet generally includes an elongate member, a pair of spaced apart openings, a pair of bolts passing through the respective openings, nuts holding the bolts in place, and a threaded hole disposed between the spaced apart openings and engaging the threaded discharge outlet. In accordance with the method of the present invention, the mounting plate is provided and screwed onto the vessel discharge outlet by way of the threaded hole and thereafter the member is secured with the vessel to a one-piece toilet.

Abstract: A household-type colon hydrotherapy apparatus has a main unit, a locating plate and a remote controller. The main unit has a water inlet, a filter inside and a control panel, wherein the control panel controls and monitors the pressurizing and pumping procedures of the main unit. The locating plate connects to the main unit by a water tube and has a water passage inside and a middle extension tube communicated to the water passage and engaged a disposable insert tube. When the apparatus operates, the main unit mounts on a water tank and the locating plate is clamped between a toilet bowl and a seat cushion. Thereby, a user seating on the cushion enables to put the insert tube into the rectum and operate the main unit by remote controller or the control panel so that colon hydrotherapy is conveniently obtained in a bathroom at home.

Abstract: A cleaning device for washing lower part of body is disclosed. The cleaning device comprising a water tank having an opening at the upper end thereof; a powered tank enclosing a pump connected to the water tank by a water-in tube, and a water-out tube being extended out of the wall of the powered tank and being mounted to the spraying shaft, the top section of the powered tank being a control panel and the lower section of the control panel mounted with a circuit board connected downwardly to a heater, temperature sensor and water level sensor, and the wall face of the powered tank being a recessed positioning section having a depress switch for the engagement with the spraying shaft; wherein the spraying shaft has a depress switch such that when the depress switch is depressed, the path within the spraying shaft becomes a through path, and when the depress switch is released, the path will restore to a close path.

Abstract: The invention is a collapsible toilet made of sheet material, the toilet comprising holding side walls to which two edges of an annular seat surface are joined, and supporting side walls connecting the holding side walls and having upper edges forming a supporting periphery that supports the seat surface. In the seat surface a fold-line is arranged at an equal distance from the top edges of the holding side walls, said fold-line enabling folding the seat surface into the inner space when the holding side walls are moved towards each other.

Abstract: A portable collapsible potty has a seat that is supported on two wide hinged legs fitted with lever handles to effect a simple one step deployment of the unit into ready-for-use position. When collapsed, the unit may be contained in a decorative shell that disguises the function of the potty, presenting to the world the appearance of a purse or briefcase.

Abstract: A hollow wall bar is fixed to a head shower connection at its top end. When the water supply leading to the head shower is switched on, water can thus enter the wall bar. At least one shower is supplied from the wall bar, which can be either a side shower fitted to the wall bar itself or a hand shower connected via a shower hose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sink access device which is utilized to facilitate a child or a diminutive person to wash their hands at a lavatory located at a public restroom. The sink access device includes a step support mount having a base and an upwardly extending arm. The step support mount is fixedly attached to a portion of a public restroom. A step is pivotally mounted to the upwardly extending arm of the step support mount. The step has a first position wherein the step is in a vertical position and a second position wherein the step is in a horizontal position providing a platform for a diminutive person to step onto. The step is positioned either at or behind a vertical plane defined by the front profile of a sink when the step is in the first position and the step breaks the plane when in the second position.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved automatic faucet for a lavatory unit of an aircraft. A body 110 of an automatic faucet 100 has on its lower left side (seen from the front) a liquid soap dispenser outlet 200, and the dispenser outlet 200 is connected to a liquid soap dispenser tank via a valve not shown. A reflective infrared sensor 210 for the liquid soap dispenser outlet and an LED light 230 for the liquid soap dispenser outlet are provided adjacent to the liquid soap dispenser outlet 200. When a user's hand is placed within the area of infrared waves 220, a predetermined amount of liquid soap is supplied over the user's hand. The LED light 230 is turned on to illuminate the user's hand. A water supply outlet 300 is provided at the lower right side of the body 110, which is connected to a water tank via a valve not shown. A reflective infrared sensor 310 for the water supply outlet and an LED light 330 for the water supply outlet are provided adjacent to the water supply outlet 300.

Abstract: Laboratory equipment comprises at least one worktop having at least one drain channel, the at least one worktop having a plurality of drain grooves provided on its surface which grooves are linked with a liquid container and at least a refuse tank via the at least one drain channel. The drain grooves are preferably distributed across the surface and arranged in a manner as to give a segmented subdivision for the at least one worktop.

Abstract: A toilet moistener having a body capable of placement in proximity to a toilet. The toilet has a bowl to retain water. A spray head associated with the body is positioned outside the bowl and directed to cause fluid to flow through the spray head in a direction other than in the bowl. The moistener also has a valve capable of restricting the flow of fluid to the spray head, a biasing component associated with the valve, and an actuator associated with the valve. Fluid is supplied to the spray head through the valve, and the biasing component biases the valve to restrict the flow of fluid to the spray head. When the actuator is activated, the valve open against the bias to reduce the restriction of the flow of fluid to the spray head for dispensing a desired amount of fluid onto a cleansing material.

Abstract: A bed has a frame and a mattress support. The mattress support is suspended from the bed frame by a plurality of elastic supports. The mattress support can move in a downward direction when weight is applied to the mattress support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of handling a person, such as lifting or moving the person from a first position to another, with a handling system including one or more support sheets initially positioned under the person. The method comprising the following steps: winding the one or more support sheets on at least two rollers to a position in close proximity of the person's body, positioning one or more frames above said person and said at least two rollers, connection said one or more frames to said at least two rollers, and handling the person by performing a lift in at least one of said one or more frames. The invention also relates to a handling system for lifting or moving a person from a first position to another.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight device is provided that permits a person to be lifted from a sitting position without the assistance of another person. This device comprises an inflatable bladder and a means of forcing a gas into the bladder. When the person wishes to be lifted from a sitting position, the person merely inflates the bladder, which is positioned appropriately. The inflating bladder then lifts the person to a standing or partially standing position in a safe and controlled manner.

Abstract: A patient transfer sheet comprising a nylon sheet for transferring a patient and having a first pair of loop handles and a second pair of loop handles for supplying and carrying the patient.

Abstract: Cot, characterized in that it consists of two shell parts (2, 3) which are made of a hard material and which are hinge-mounted, whereby an upholstery (4) is provided around both shell parts (2, 3), and whereby both shell parts (2, 3) can mutually hinge between an open position, in which both shell parts (2, 3) are in line, and a closed position, in which both shell parts (2, 3) are folded together.

Abstract: A removable, adjustable, portable apparatus positioned on the rear surface of a front seat of an automobile, secured around the seat head rest, providing a surface when positioned to aupport an infant to change a diaper in an automobile.

Abstract: A hammock stand has a plurality of legs, support rods, and a cross brace that couples at least one leg to at least one of the support rods such that the hammock stand collapses in a single movement.

Abstract: A quiet, non-binding articulatable spring mechanism for resiliently supporting a mattress includes a system of articulatable, sinuous springs, each having hooked ends for silencing the mechanism during use or collapse, as well as central offset portions for enabling the sinuous springs to compress to a greater extent than heretofore. Both rigid and yieldable support structures connect the spring mechanism to an item of furniture.

Abstract: A supporting spring system designed such that at least individual slats can be individually raised and lowered proximal to bearing means, enabling the supporting spring system to execute any desired movements that are transferred via the mattress to the individual lying on it, thus enabling prevention or treatment of bed sores, stimulating patients with certain clinical characteristics such as patients whose mobility is limited and thus suffer from lack of stimulus, and treatment of pain.

Abstract: A multipurpose sleeping bag is presented, and more particularly a sleeping bag that also operates as a tent. The sleeping bag has a shell with an insulating material. The shell includes a cavity large enough to contain a person therein and function as a sleeping bag. A flap is connected with the shell. A foldable frame member is included for connecting with the flap. The foldable frame member has both a folded and unfolded configuration. A tent material covers a portion of the foldable frame member to form a collapsible tent. When the foldable frame is in the unfolded configuration and connected with the flap, the collapsible tent forms a shelter over the shell, allowing a user to use the multipurpose sleeping bag as a tent with an attached sleeping bag therein. Alternatively, when the collapsible tent is collapsed, a user may utilize the shell alone as a sleeping bag.

Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a clamping device to clamp the bedrail to the bed. The bedrail is moveable between an upright position and a released position wherein the rail is moved downwardly toward a sidewall of the mattress to facilitate climbing upon and climbing off of the mattress.

Abstract: A swaddling blanket to alleviate colic has a back panel long enough to support a child from neck to feet, a leg pouch to loosely contain the child's legs, arm restraints to hold the child's arms against and parallel to the child's torso, a tapered short blanket arm to wrap over the child, and a tapered long blanket arm to wrap around the child more than once from the opposite direction to provide comforting pressure around the child's arms and torso.

Abstract: A warming blanket incorporating channeled areas for accepting heat and/or sensor wires. The inventive blanket includes multiple layers of knitted, woven or non-woven fabrics that are welded together with ultrasonic seams to define channels through which wires for resistive heating can be placed. This composite may be produced in a continuous process, providing the composite in roll form.

Abstract: A bed including a frame, a deck, a siderail, a communication network and a graphic caregiver interface module. The graphic caregiver interface module includes an input device, a control circuit, a memory, and a display.

Abstract: A medical apparatus having first and second relatively movable parts, a drive means for causing relative movement therebetween, and control means for controlling the operation of drive means, the control means including a sensor for detecting the relative position of the first and second parts, the control means including at least one of an acceleration control system and a deceleration control system, the acceleration control system having a first acceleration control for operating the drive means in a first acceleration phase in which the relative position is periodically detected and power fed to the drive means is increased using a preset power increase protocol until relative motion between the first and second parts is detected by the sensor, and a second acceleration control for operating the drive means in a second acceleration phase, after the first acceleration phase, in which the relative speed between the first and second parts is accelerated up to a set speed value at a set acceleration rate, and

Abstract: A motor-adjustable head rest for operating tables comprises a head plate (12) which is arranged at one end of a curved support shaft (24) which, in a plane which is perpendicular with respect to the axis of curvature, is guided in an adjustable manner on a support between three rollers (26, 28, 30) which are spaced from one another in the direction of adjustment, which support can be connected to the operating table. The tracks (32, 34, 36) for the rollers (26, 28, 30) which are formed on the support shaft (24) are shaped such that their instantaneous curvature centers in each position of the support shaft (24) coincide with the instantaneous center of rotation of the head movement during the lifting and the lowering of the patient's head (14) resting on the head plate (12).

Abstract: A method for rescuing a person who is for instance injured and/or unconscious, from an in particular relatively confined chamber with a relatively small entrance opening such as a conduit provided with a manhole, wherein the person is included in stretched-out condition in an elongated, rigid holder which encloses the person at least virtually completely whereupon the holder with the person included therein is transported outside the chamber via the entrance opening.

Abstract: A facial support cushion for supporting the face of a person lying in a face down prone position, wherein the cushion is an annular, generally torus shaped body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the face while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the face by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other deleterious effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the face.

Abstract: A support system for use with a hospital bed, reclining seats, infant or baby seats and the like in the form of a pillow or other comfortable support piece having a pair of openings for the legs or thighs of a user is disclosed. A preferred support system allows maintaining the legs of the user at an approximately right angles to the user's torso.

Abstract: A therapeutic seat cushion for supporting a person remaining in a sitting position for a prolonged period of time, wherein the cushion is a generally rectangular body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending across the interior of the body, dividing it into a plurality of individual chambers spaced sequentially around the body. Apparatus is connected with the chambers to sequentially expand and contract them in an alternating pattern so that some of the chambers are expanded to contact and support the person while other chambers are contracted to relieve the pressure exerted against the person by the other chambers, whereby the formation of pressure sores and other harmful effects are avoided by periodically and temporarily relieving pressure exerted by the chambers against different areas of the person.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flame retardant (FR) lofted lightly needlepunch nonwoven fabric useful in household goods and particularly for mattresses. The nonwoven fabric comprises at least one of FR rayon fiber, FR acrylic fiber, FR melamine fiber, FR polyester fiber, FR polyolefin fiber, or FR resin coated fiber and nonbonding, nonFR synthetic and/or natural fiber mechanically bound together by a needlepunch process. The present invention also contemplates a mattress constructed from the FR lofted lightly needlepunch nonwoven fabric comprising FR rayon fiber, FR acrylic fiber, FR melamine fiber, FR polyester fiber, FR polyolefin fiber, or FR resin coated fiber. The mattress from this construction passes the California Test Bulletin 603 stringent conditions for mattresses used in residential places. Preferably the nonwoven fabric has a batt weight of at least 2.25 oz./sq.yd. and preferably between 2.25 oz./sq.yd. and 20 oz./sq.yd.

Abstract: A multipurpose folding hand tool including a tool holder permitting exchanges of blades. The tool may include a folding scissors including a spring that is moved into operative engagement with a scissors handle to open the scissors handles apart from each other only as the scissors approaches an extended, operative position with respect to the handle of the folding land tool, within which it may be stowed. A resilient grip member is incorporated in one of the handles of the folding multipurpose hand tool. A wire cutter and a crimping tool are located on pliers jaw tangs, between the pliers pivot and the foldable handles of the tool.

Abstract: A container or receptacle, preferably a drinking cup or glass, having attached a combination caribiner and bottle opener.