Abstract: A ballistic garment (10) including tensioned body panels (12, 22, 32 and 38) to resist successive ballistic impacts.

Abstract: An absorbent eyelid protector device having a substantially absorbent interior portion, adapted to fit over a closed eyelid of the wearer. The interior portion may be soaked in a liquid to help cool the eye of a wearer. A substantially water-impervious exterior portion can be provided, and may be used for advertising by placing names, logos, or the like thereon.

Abstract: As combined with a protective garment having a generally tubular portion, such as a protective coat having a sleeve, or such as a pair of protective pants having a pants leg, which may be regarded as being generally tubular, and a drag harness, which is assembled to the generally tubular portion and which facilitates dragging a wear from a hazardous situation. The drag harness includes a loop, which is assembled to and within the generally tubular portion, and a grip, which extends through an aperture in the generally tubular portion. The loop and the grip may be made from a single length of strapping or, alternatively, the loop and the grip may be made from separate lengths of strapping. The loop may have a fixed length or, alternatively, the drag harness may have a running noose, by which the loop is adapted to tighten when the grip is pulled.

Abstract: A coat for use by emergency responders, such as firefighters, is described. Certain aspects of the coat include a barrier resistant liner for protection against chemical and biological agents, a compression zone that can improve safety when working in hazardous areas, and a flame resistant shell including zippered sleeves that can facilitate the donning of protective gloves.

Abstract: A stamp structure of a pattern on a surface of wrist band of a haemonamometer is constituted by a strap of fiber cloth, a lining, and a fluffy cloth of linking tape. A plurality of large and small holes of different shapes is located on proper positions of the strap of fiber cloth, and a three-dimensional pattern is branded by a heating and pressing through a die-cast process, such that the wrist band can be assembled with an electronic meter to form into a watch-type haemonamometer which is provided with an advantage of highly improved texture.

Abstract: Headwear that tightly fits the head of the user to protect the head and the hair of the user. The headwear is composed of two parts: a body and a band. The body is made from three panels and a back flap. The body has a hem to conceal and hold the band. The band is composed of elastic with cloth on the ends to facilitate tying.

Abstract: An adjustable pair of trousers (2) characterized in that said trousers comprise, at the extremity of each leg, a hook strip (5) of a first variety and at least two hook strips of a second variety which are set back from the extremity of each leg (3), wherein the extremity of each leg (3) can be folded back in order to form a hem (4), wherein said hook strip (5) of a first variety is affixed upon one of the hook strips (6) of the second variety; also characterized in that said trousers comprise at least two pockets (8) at different heights on each leg, wherein each pocket (8) enables a knee protection (10) to be accommodated therein.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a helmet. A first sliding surface is defined in a first portion of the helmet and includes an opening. A second sliding surface is defined in a second portion of the helmet. Two spaced apart arms extend from the second sliding surface. The first and second sliding surfaces are in sliding engagement with one another with the arms sliding within the opening. A lever is pivotally connected to the first portion in proximity of the opening and pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lever has a series of regularly spaced apart parallel teeth which in the locked position protrude through the opening with at least a selected one of the teeth being engageable between the two spaced apart arms to prevent the first and second sliding surfaces from sliding relative to one another.

Abstract: A sports goggle includes double lens goggles having inner and outer lenses joined at their perimeter by an adhesive, such as silicone, to form an air cavity. A vent is formed on the outer lens to permit equalization of the air cavity with the environment. The vent includes a plug formed of a water impermeable and gas permeable material. An expansion member may insert within the plug to maintain the plug within the vent. In an alternative embodiment, a rivet having air channels formed therein secures a ring of permeable material to the lens.

Abstract: A funnel used by a woman to direct urine. A woman can use the funnel while urinating by urinating directly into the final, thereby directing the urine from the funnel into a toilet.

Abstract: Toilet bowl cleaned automatically on pressing flush-handle of water cistern by adding cleaning liquid to the water to be flushed into toilet bowl. Uses any liquid cleanser or disinfectant. Cleanser container is stored inside water cistern. Same flush-handle movement presses on can of air freshener to introduce pleasant odor into toilet room. Air freshener is stored inside water cistern. Possibility to replace existing water cistern lid with new lid with above apparatus attached thereto.

Abstract: A cover for a wall-hung urinal or a cover or a seat board (13) for the toilet seat (12) of a toilet (10) with interchangeable decoration and design elements or articles of daily use which are adapted to the respective individual wishes of the users has at least one through bore (210) or a blind bore (210?), whereby an insert member (200) filling the bore and held in the bore is placed fixedly or detachably in the bore (210; 210?), this insert member being configured as a full body or a hollow body, whereby the insert member (200) is made totally, partially or portionwise of a clear material with or without colouration, whereby fixed or movable decoration articles or articles of daily use or functional articles (230) such as lighting means, radio or television, a CD-player, a time displaying device, a speech and/or music module with a current production source such as a battery or a solar cell, liquid means or games, are placed in the material of the insert member (200) configured as a full body or in the inne

Abstract: A protective mat is positioned on the shelf of a cabinet. A portion of the protective mat extends upwardly along a sidewall of the cabinet and forms a seal therewith. The shelf and sidewall define an inner volume of the cabinet. The protective mat is positioned in the inner volume so that water carried thereon is flowed out of the inner volume.

Abstract: An exhaust unit for a hanging toilet bowl is described, and includes a house with a back wall and a front wall, two exhaust coupling tubes extending in the house from the front wall to the back wall and having a first end projecting outside the house back wall. The first end of a second exhaust coupling tube can have a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the first end of a first exhaust coupling tube. At its second end, the first exhaust coupling tube can be provided with a sealing ring arranged in a groove-shaped recess of the inner wall. At its second end, the second exhaust coupling tube can provided with a sealing ring arranged in a groove-shaped recess of the inner wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable sauna (1) comprising a sectional floor surface, two lateral walls each of which is provided with two rigid lateral wall elements (3a, 3b, 3c) collapsibly connected to each other, a rear wall comprising at least two flexible sequences each of which consists of at least two solid rear wall elements, wherein said sequence elements are superposed in the unfolded state thereof: The inventive sauna also comprises a flexible covering (13) which, when the sauna is unfolded, extends between said lateral walls and covers at least partially the internal space thereof. The rear wall and possibly the floor space consist of at least two solid floors (2a, 2b, 2c) or rear wall (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d; 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) elements, respectively which are collapsibly connected to each other. When folded, said sauna is generally embodied in the form a suitcase.

Abstract: A combination spa and video entertainment system is disclosed wherein the video monitor is removably mountable to the spa so that it does not interfere with spa cover removal or replacement. The transportable video monitor is plug connectable to a mounting post attached to a sidewall of the spa which contains power, video and control cables. The video monitor is also plug connectable to a docking station that may be located indoors, which contains power, video and control cables, for viewing the video monitor indoors when the spa is not being used.

Abstract: A bath screen retainer comprises a cambered telescopic rod having a first pin portion and a second pin portion; a combining unit movably installed to the first pin portion of the telescopic rod; a first retainer movably installed to the second pin portion of the telescopic rod; a second retainer having a receiving portion at one side thereof for receiving the combining unit; and a resisting unit installed at another side of the second retainer and resisting against one end surface of the combining unit. The telescopic rod is formed by a first rod and a second rod connected to the first rod. Each of the first rod and the second retainer has a slit and a communication hole communicated to the slit. The whole structure can be steadily installed to a wall and firmly secured with a bath screen. Furthermore, the telescopic rod can provide a great moving space.

Abstract: A booth (2) for accommodating a person, the booth (2) defining a booth volume (4) and comprising: a base portion (6) and a top portion (8); flow means for causing air to move in a downward air flow within the booth (2), the downward airflow defining a predetermined volume within the booth (2); recirculating means (18) for recirculating the air within the booth (2); iltering means (20) for filtering the air within the booth (2); and projecting means for projecting a product into at least some of the booth volume and onto a body of a person positioned in the booth (2).

Abstract: A shower assembly (10) including a shower head (11) to receive water from a cold water tap (12) and a hot water tap (13). Each of the taps (12, 13) has a tap body (20) within which there is located a flow restriction device (23). A further flow restriction device (33) is located downstream of the two flow restriction devices (23).

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to furniture, and, more specifically, to an over-bed structure for a bed and to a bed including such a structure.

Abstract: A bed covering (10) which includes an air permeable section (13) that can be selectively covered by a cover section (20). The cover section (20) can be rolled up (in whole or in part) to allow ventilation to take place through the air permeable section (13). The cover section (20) forms a warmth retention section. This section (20) and another warmth retention section (19) can be a blanket, duvet or similar. A flap section (14) can be included to tuck under a mattress.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a positioning system are described to position an upper-half of a body relative to a head-end of a couch. The positioning system may be a patient positioning system and may include a treatment couch, a leg rest coupled to the treatment couch, and a drive mechanism coupled to the leg rest. The patient positioning system may also include a treatment couch, having a base portion of a treatment couch and plurality of detachable portions of the treatment couch. The plurality of detachable portions to adjust a height of the treatment couch to accommodate differing heights of patients.

Abstract: An articulated bed has a stationary frame and a plurality of mattress support sections defining a mattress support area, the support sections including: a left section, a right section, a head section and a foot section. The left and right sections are hingably interleaved so that by raising either one, a patient may be rolled over or moved laterally. A plurality of lift arms and lift drivers are engaged with the stationary frame for moving each of the support sections between a horizontal position and an elevated position. The sections may be elevated individually or in concert.

Abstract: A bed featuring a movable foot support. When the user wishes to stand up from lying down or sitting, the movable foot support moves toward the head of the bed. When the user is brought into a standing position, the movable foot support starts to come down so that the feet of the user are in close proximity to floor level.

Abstract: A patient bed includes a base, a patent support supported by the base, and a control system. The patient support includes a pivotal head-end section, with the control system including an actuator to pivot the head-end section and being adapted to control the speed of the actuator and, further, to selectively increase the speed of the actuator to pivot the head-end section at a greater speed.

Abstract: A multiple level elevating cot adapted to be rolled into emergency vehicles, the cot having a wheeled undercarriage supporting a cot frame having a leading end and a trailing end, and adapted to selectively secure the cot frame in a plurality of elevational positions. The cot frame includes an improved drop frame having a wider range of motion to a cot construction. The cot frame is also provided with patient support features, such as positionable back, leg, and side arm supports.

Abstract: A retractable bed mechanism is disclosed. The bed mechanism comprises a sitting pad, a sitting back, a leg seat and a base seat interconnected by a plurality of linking rods and two driving means. The driving means drives the linking rods so as to drive the sitting pad, the sitting back and the leg seat so as to provide various sitting or laying or upright position to the user which facilitates face to face conversation or accessible to objects or other activities.

Abstract: A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck. The mattress includes a foot portion having an adjustable length.

Abstract: An inflatable bed includes an inflatable bed body having a top layer, a bottom layer, and an annular surrounding layer interconnecting the top and bottom layers and cooperating with the top and bottom layers to define an inflatable space. The surrounding layer is formed with an accommodating groove unit. An air valve is disposed on the inflatable bed body.

Abstract: An inflatable pad assembly includes a connecting unit for interconnecting pivotally and detachably first and second inflatable pads such that the second inflatable pad is operable so as to pivot relative to the first inflatable pad between a first position, where one of opposite first and second sides of the first inflatable pad abuts against one of opposite first and second sides of the second inflatable pad, and a second position, where the second inflatable pad is superposed on the first inflatable pad. A third inflatable pad is connected pivotally to the second inflatable pad, and is operable so as to pivot relative to the second inflatable pad between a third position, where the third inflatable pad is received fittingly in a notch in the first side of the second inflatable pad, and a fourth position, where the third inflatable pad is superposed on the second inflatable pad.

Abstract: An inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress comprises a support system having upper and lower inflatable support chambers arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The inflatable mattress further comprises an inflatable reinforcing chamber disposed between the upper and lower inflatable support chambers and attached to the lower inflatable support chamber.

Abstract: Innerspring coils for innersprings for mattresses and other reflexive support structures, have generally helical coil bodies and at least one non-helical segment or step which extends between one or both axial ends of the coil body and one or both of the coil ends. The step or steps may be linear or non-linear, and parallel to or angularly disposed with respect to a longitudinal axis of the coil body. When located proximate to a coil end, the step extends out of the plane in which the coil end lies. One or more steps may alternatively be formed intermediate to helical turns of the helical coil body.

Abstract: A mattress is provided comprising a plurality of inner coil springs and an edge support. The edge support comprises a foam border extending along the outer perimeter of the mattress and around the inner coil springs, a plurality of spaced slits inserted into the foam border, and a plurality of edge springs inserted into the plurality of spaced slits.

Abstract: A structure positioned over a bed and able to support up to 200 pounds, which allows persons involved in sexual intercourse to position their bodies in ways that may be more comfortable, or more pleasurable, if one of the participants is able to support some or all of their weight from the overhead apparatus.

Abstract: A fiber which has an excellent effect of inhibiting virus multiplication or eradication (deactivation); a process for producing the fiber; and a textile product comprising the fiber are provided. The method for producing an antiviral fiber comprises bonding a metal ion of a metal having deactivation effect to a virus and poor solubility in water to at least a part of a carboxyl group of the fiber having a cross-linked structure and having a carboxyl group in a molecule of the fiber; and then depositing fine particles of the metal and/or metal compound in the fiber by reduction and/or substitution reaction.

Abstract: A washing machine having a steam generator, which prevents the accumulation of scale in the steam generator due to the long-term use thereof, and a method for controlling the same. The washing machine includes a water supply valve for supplying water to the inside of the steam generator therethrough so as to cool the steam generator when the operating time of the steam generator exceeds a predetermined time, and a controller for controlling the operation of a heater for heating the water supplied through the water supply valve.

Abstract: A washing method in a steam injection type washing machine in which wash water is heated to generate high temperature and high-pressure steam while passing through the steam supply unit in the wash or rinse cycle, and the generated steam is injected into the wash tub at the top of the wash tub. Accordingly, it is possible to rapidly achieve the wetting of clothes with wash water while achieving an enhancement in sterilization and washing performances. In addition, consumption of water and electrical energy can be reduced.

Abstract: A washing machine and operation control method thereof are disclosed, by which user's convenience is considerably enhanced in a manner of detecting a laundry amount and displaying the laundry amount of the laundry, a corresponding water level, a washing time and the like. The present invention includes an input unit (10) for selecting a washing course, a control unit (20) controlling a washing cycle in a manner of detecting a laundry amount of a laundry according to the selected washing cycle and calculating and deciding data values necessary for washing according to the detected laundry amount or based on a predefined washing algorithm, and a display unit (30) displaying progress information of the washing cycle according to the selected washing course on a plurality of areas by dividing the progress information according to contents of the progress information.

Abstract: Method for operating a laundry device including a sterilizing step for supplying steam to an inside of a drum having laundry introduced thereto for progressing sterilizing and/or soaking of the laundry, a washing water supply step for supplying washing water to an inside of the drum having the laundry introduced thereto according to an amount of the laundry, a washing step for rotating the drum for a preset time period to perform washing, a rinsing step for performing rinsing at least once upon finish of washing, and a spinning step for performing a final spinning cycle upon finish of the rinsing, which are to be progressed in succession, whereby consuming small amount of washing water, and power in soaking the laundry, and enabling sterilizing of the laundry having washing thereof finished.

Abstract: A washing machine having a drying device for generating an air current to dry laundry, includes a drum forming a washing space; a first temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of washing water; a second temperature sensor for sensing the temperature in the drum; and a controller for determining whether or not a washing condition for washing delicate fabrics is satisfied based on the temperature in the drum and the temperature of the washing water, and controlling the drying device, when it is determined that the washing condition is not satisfied, so that a washing operation of the delicate fabrics is performed after the washing condition is satisfied. The washing machine ensures the washing condition suitable to wash the delicate fabrics even when the temperature in the drum is elevated due to the earlier washing operation, and then performs the washing operation of the delicate fabrics, thereby preventing damage to the delicate fabrics due to shrinkage and deformation.

Abstract: The present invention has for an object agents for the simultaneous brightening and coloring of keratin fibers—particularly hair—which are characterized in that (a) they contain an oxidant and (b) at least one thiazolium dye of formula (I) and that (c) they have a basic pH

Abstract: A kit for coloring hair containing at least one leave on pretreatment composition for application to hair prior to coloring, and a method for coloring hair and improving hair condition and evenness of color deposition in hair that is permanently colored or lightened.

Abstract: A two step high lift method for oxidatively coloring hair comprising a first step of applying to the hair a lifting mixture comprised of an aqueous oxidizing agent composition and a lifting composition to the hair for a period of time sufficient to lift the hair, followed by a second step of applying an inactivated oxidative dye composition for a period of time sufficient to color the hair, and a method for improving color vibrancy and tone, evenness of color, and reducing brassiness in high lift oxidatively colored hair.

Abstract: p-Diaminobenzene derivatives of the general Formula (I) or their physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts, as well as dyes for keratin fibers that contain these compounds.

Abstract: Abstract: An applicator apparatus (1) of a shoe cover (2) provided with an insertion opening (3) of a footwear is described, comprising:—a supporting frame (5);—at least one supporting framework (6) of a shoe cover (2) supported by the frame (5), wherein the supporting framework (6) is substantially ring-shaped so as to hold in a widened condition the insertion opening (3) of a shoe cover (2) peripherally applied on the framework (6); and wherein the supporting framework (6) is movably supported in the frame (5) between an upper application position of the shoe cover (2) on the framework (6) and a lower release position of the shoe cover (2) peipherically applied thereon.

Abstract: An improved vacuum head is defined by upper and lower sub-housings that are secured together to form the vacuum head assembly. A set of spherical balls are captured in appropriately sized ball-receiving pockets or sockets formed between the upper and lower sub-housings to support the vacuum head assembly a selected distance above the surface being swept. The ball-receiving sockets include a “stand-off” formation to minimize the probability of a ball-receiving socket becoming clogged with debris sufficient to the impair the ability of the ball to roll within its ball-receiving chamber. The use of balls as the rolling members allows omnidirectional control of the vacuum head while minimizing the propensity for disturbing the debris in the vicinity of the vacuum head and the formation of a undesired water-borne “cloud” of debris.

Abstract: A debris collecting device includes a rotatable drum 4 having a plurality of radially extending tynes 5 and a rake adapted to cooperate with the drum, the rake having dual arcuate shaped blades, including a debris releasing blade 7 and a reversing blade 9 adapted to contiguously contact either side of the drum over the whole length thereof at the respective leading edges thereof. The blades include elongate slots 11 adapted to intersect and accommodate the travel path of the tynes as the drum rotates such that debris pierced and picked up by the tynes rotating in a first direction is dislodged for transfer to a catcher 2.

Abstract: A mop has a shaft, a housing at a distal end of the shaft, a sponge movably coupled to the housing, and a pair of rollers. The pair of rollers are movably mounted to the housing spaced apart from each other and straddle at least a portion of the sponge. The mop also comprises an actuator configure to move the sponge between the rollers from a retracted position to a deployed position. At least one scrubbing element is disposed on at least one of the rollers, the scrubbing element configured to automatically move into a deployed position as the sponge is moved into the retracted position, the scrubbing element also configured to automatically move into a retracted position as the sponge is moved into the deployed position.

Abstract: A head (1) for a strip mop comprises a hollow dome-shaped body (3) which is attachable at its top to one end of an elongate mop handle (4). Web material is secured within the body (3) so that a portion hangs down from the base of the dome-shaped body to provide the cleaning substrate (2) of the mop. To facilitate access to confined areas of a surface that is being cleaned, such as corners, the base of the dome-shaped body (3) of the mop head has the general form of an equilateral triangle. A spacer (17, FIG. 4) is provided between two adjacent layers of the web material within the dome-shaped body, to enhance the volume of the cleaning substrate (2); and a peripheral skirt (8) of a more resilient material is provided at the base of the wall of the dome-shaped body (3) to reduce the risk of damage to surfaces that might be impacted by the mop head (1) when in use.

Abstract: A brush includes a brush body and a plurality of bristles. The brush body includes an upper wall, and a lower wall that is aligned with the upper wall along a transverse direction, and that is movable relative to the upper wall between upper and lower positions. The upper wall has a bristle-mounting surface. The lower wall is formed with a plurality of bristle-extension apertures, and has a plurality of pairs of inclined surfaces. Each of the pairs of inclined surfaces extends from a corresponding one of the bristle-extension apertures toward the upper wall and defines a space that diverges from the corresponding one of the bristle-extension apertures. The bristles are mounted on the bristle-mounting surface of the upper wall, and extend between the pairs of inclined surfaces and through the bristle-extension apertures when the lower wall is disposed at the upper position.