Abstract: A disposable towel includes at least one generally rectangular sheet having multiple lines of weakness arranged such that the towel may be selectively converted into a bib and a forearm protector. The towel includes first, second, third, and fourth lines of weakness that may be torn to separate the portions. Multiple sheets may be connected in a roll whereby each sheet may be removed as needed or multiple sheets may be removed while connected together if a longer bib length is desired. The lines of weakness are arranged such that a two-sheet combination may be changed into a single bib and forearm protector or into a pair of forearm protectors. The sheets include strategically positioned fasteners for coupling the bib and forearm protector portions.

Abstract: Under arm and under arm/breast perspiration shields to absorb perspiration and protect clothing are disclosed. In general, the perspiration shields are adapted to attach to the side strap, cup, or other portion of a bra and extend into the under arm and, in some embodiments, the breast regions to absorb perspiration. The absorbent portion of the perspiration shields may be made of a number of layers of material, including absorbent layers interspersed with substantially impermeable layers. In some embodiments, the perspiration shields may attach to the bra strap using an attachment portion which folds over the strap. The attachment portion, and other portions, may be provided with fabric adhesive to aid in attachment. In other embodiments, fabric adhesive may be provided directly on an absorbent portion of the perspiration shield to effect attachment.

Abstract: A protective hood for a firefighter or for an emergency worker has a protective hood an outer shell and a liner. Further, the protective hood has an inspection port, which is openable and closeable and which when opened enables portions of the liner, between the liner and the outer shell, to be visually inspected. In some embodiments, the inspection port is located along a seam of the protective hood. In other embodiments, the outer shell has a flap, which is positionable between a position wherein the inspection port is closed by the flap and positions wherein the inspection port is not closed by the flap. In either embodiment, the protective hood may have hook-and-loop fasteners for releasable fastening elements of the protective hood releasably to one another so that the inspection port can be opened and can be closed.

Abstract: This invention is intended as an undershirt for nursing mothers. The invention consists of a form-fitting undershirt, which can have short sleeves, be sleeveless (like a tank top) or be a camisole type undershirt. The shirt has holes, which expose the breast area. The holes allow for opening a nursing bra and revealing enough of the breasts for nursing a baby. The undershirt covers the woman's back, upper chest and torso beneath the breasts. This undershirt allows a nursing mother to wear the nursing bra of her choice along with any shirt or blouse that can be lifted up or unbuttoned to access the breasts. Thus, a woman can nurse her baby in public without revealing her breast and/or other body parts. Use of the nursing undershirt does not compromise the mother's personal style of dress.

Abstract: A warming glove has a glove body including a palm side sheet, a back side sheet, and a connection member interconnecting lateral ends of the palm and back side sheets. The glove body has a wrist portion, a palm portion, a thumb portion, and finger portions. The lateral ends include lateral sides of the wrist, palm, thumb and finger portions. The connection member extends continuously and laterally from the lateral sides of the wrist portion to the lateral sides of the palm portion and from the lateral sides of the palm portion to the lateral sides of the thumb and finger portions. A heating element is disposed in the connection member. Preferably, the connection member is a fabric sleeve that receives loosely the heating element.

Abstract: A surgical system including a surgical glove having support systems such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation. The surgical glove may include one or more lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation positioned on distal ends of fingers of the surgical glove. The support systems may be controlled with switches positioned on the fingers upon which each support system is positioned. The switches may be operable with the thumb on the human hand upon which the surgical glove is attached. The surgical system may also include a surgical gown having a connection system for attaching support conduit to the surgical gown. The surgical system enables a surgeon to have a plurality of support systems immediately available and reduces entanglement problems endemic with conventional systems.

Abstract: A golf glove has a number of regions formed of a leather-like material, connected with a more flexible region of spandex-like material. A thumb region has a base portion at least substantially surrounded by the flexible region. The thumb region further includes an auxiliary support structure on a portion of the thumb region providing additional support to the thumb of a user and anti-twist functionality reducing or eliminating movement of the glove relative to the thumb of a user. In addition, a grip region can extend from a wrist end of the glove substantially to finger tips of a little finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a middle finger portion of the glove.

Abstract: An item of clothing (in this case is shown as a hat) 10 comprises wall 30 having formed of netting 10. There is also a silvered layer 50 in proximity to the wall 30. In use, heat rays from the Sun are reflected from the wearer's body by the silvered layer 50 while walls 30 allow heat to be vented away from the wearer's body. Optionally, gel layer 60 is present which results in evaporation of liquid away from the body, so further cooling the wearer.

Abstract: A shaping undergarment generally includes a front panel, a rear panel joined to the front panel, thereby forming an undergarment having a waist opening, a first leg opening, and a second leg opening, and a substantially circular, centrally-located aperture formed in the rear panel and shaped to encircle a wearer's buttocks. The aperture is defined by an edge. The edge is reinforced to preserve the substantially-circular shape of the aperture when the undergarment is worn, thereby providing uplifting support to the wearer's buttocks. Reinforcement may be provided by increasing the thickness of the edge relative to the remainder of the undergarment, as by providing a multi-layered hem, a knitted in welt, or by attaching a band to the edge. As the undergarment contracts when worn, it will tend to uplift the wearer's buttocks, and the aperture will permit the buttocks to protrude, thereby preserving a natural, rounded appearance.

Abstract: Protective lenses with a flexible gasket assembly has a main lens, at least one peripheral lens, at least one hinge, a main lens gasket and at least one peripheral lens frame. Each hinge bonds to the main lens and one of the at least one peripheral lens to connect the main lens and the peripheral lens and provides a resilient cushion between the main lens and the peripheral lens to keep the lenses from breaking. The main lens gasket and the peripheral lens gasket are able to compensate for inaccuracies in the lenses prevent sharp edges on the lenses from injuring people.

Abstract: A remote breathing assembly includes a periphery viewable goggle or mask, intake and return air-tubes sealably connected to the goggle, and a breathing apparatus coupled to the tubes opposite the goggle. The goggle includes a transparent lens having a front section defining a lateral front length, and left and right sections extending transversely from the front section a distance not less than one-forth the front length, a compressible liner, an improved liner interface having trapezoidal sections, and a securing element for fixing the goggle and evenly compressing the liner. The air-tubes each present upper and lower ends, with the intake tube further presenting a flared end section at the upper end. A blower is connected to the flared end section and configured to direct air therein. The apparatus further includes at least one submersible handle and link.

Abstract: A seat pad for a cyclist garment, including a first side, an opposing second side, perforations formed through the seat pad so as to traverse from the first side to the second side and allowing passage of fluid therethrough, and at least one channel defined in the first side connecting together at least two of the perforations and being configured to direct fluid flow when the garment is worn.

Abstract: A dissolving drain plug includes a body made of a material which is adapted to dissolve within a specific time interval when exposed to a specific liquid solvent.

Abstract: A portable restroom facility is disclosed. The portable restroom facility includes a floor, a sidewall and a roof. The floor has a circular perimeter edge. The sidewall is curved and has a curved outer surface. A bottom edge of the sidewall is attached to the circular perimeter edge of the floor. A roof is attached to an upper edge of the sidewall. The roof has a perimeter rim having a radially extending flange and a downwardly extending flange and wherein the radially extending flange is positioned adjacent the upper edge of the sidewall and the downwardly extending flange overlaps a portion of the sidewall. Further, the portable restroom has an advertising sheet material having indicia indicative of a product or service being offered for sale to the sidewall of the portable restroom facility. Moreover, a feature is formed in a portion of the roof having indicia indicative of the product or service being offered for sale.

Abstract: One embodiment of a mounting assembly for mounting a non-linear curtain rod to a surface includes a rod receiver assembly, a surface mount and a locking mechanism. The rod receiver assembly receives the curtain rod. The surface mount mounts onto the surface. The surface mount rotatably supports the rod receiver assembly for rotation about a first axis that is non-parallel to the surface. The locking mechanism moves from a locked position to an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the rod receiver assembly is rotatable. Rotation of the rod receiver assembly causes rotation of the curtain rod. In the locked position the rod receiver assembly is simultaneously inhibited from rotating in a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction about the first axis.

Abstract: A body contoured tub has a reclining surface that is molded to receive a user's reclining or recumbent body. In a first embodiment, the tub's interior contours are defined in a body measurement process that determines the users body contours, and then a custom fabricated tub is made to support the user's reclining body in a manner that permits extended use of the tub without excessive pressure anywhere on the user's body. In a second embodiment, the tub's interior contours are defined using representative body contours for a selected group of intended users of the tub.

Abstract: A sink having a base and at least one sidewall extending around and extending upwardly from the base. At least one fluid nozzle is attached to the sidewall adjacent its top so that, upon connection to a pressurized fluid source, the nozzle produces a fluid flow which is transverse to and intersects the sidewall adjacent its top. The nozzle thus produces a swirling action of the fluid around the sidewall of the sink thereby cleaning the sink.

Abstract: A water recycling system utilizes gray water from a gray water source, such as a bathroom sink, to flush a toilet.

Abstract: An odor control apparatus for drains, which is installed at a drain, for easily discharging sewage and preventing odor from flowing backward. The odor control apparatus for drains is installed at a drain, which has a drain pipe connected to a drain hole formed through an indoor bottom, and a drain upper plate provided with a plurality of through holes and attached to the upper end surface of the drain hole, and includes an odor control body having a flange formed on the upper end thereof and caught by the upper end of the drain pipe; a fixed body including an upper body having a support rim caught by a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the odor control body, and a protruding lower body having a drain hole; and a movable body, ascending and descending based on the amount of sewage.

Abstract: A support module for use in a bedding foundation to support a support surface above a bedding foundation base, the support module being of an independent wire form configured to define a top portion, a bottom portion, and four predominantly straight support legs, wherein the support legs are skewed with respect to each other, such that each respective support leg is not parallel to any of the other support legs. The top of each support leg is bent to be oriented into a common first plane to form the top portion, which may be connected to a wire grid assembly to form a nestable bedding foundation.

Abstract: A mattress or surface protector is provided. The mattress or surface protector comprises a generally non-absorbent top layer and a waterproof/breathable bottom layer. The top layer and bottom layer are connected by borders providing a mechanism to inhibit spills from traversing the edges of the protector. The borders have straps that can be secured about the corners of the mattress or surface to anchor the protector.

Abstract: A sheet includes a top and a bottom surface. The sheet includes a head and foot end opposing the head end, the foot end including a first and second corner and at least one length of a stretchable material extending to encompass the first corner and second corner. Additionally, the sheet includes a mattress edge defying a first leg of a tapered portion, the first leg including a first attached length and a first unattached length. A second leg of the tapered section extends from the upper end at a non-right angle and includes a second attached length and a second unattached length. The tapered portion overhangs at least a portion of the length of stretchable material when the sheet of fabric is deployed on a mattress.

Abstract: A patient bed includes a patient support, with a headboard, a footboard, and a plurality of side rails. One or more surfaces of the side rails or of the headboard or of the footboard includes a gap and a sealing cover for sealing the gap to facilitate cleaning and disinfection of the patient bed. For example, the cover may comprise a membrane that is applied to the surface, for example, by an adhesive. The adhesive may be releasable so that the membrane may be removed for replacement or to provide access to the gap for example, where the gap is formed between a control interface that is located in the surface.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a base frame, lift arms, an intermediate frame, a deck support having three articulating sections, a brake system, various drive motors, actuators, and sensors, at least one power source, communication devices, and at least one controller, wherein the lift arms, articulating sections, drive motors, brake system, and actuators may be controlled from the at least one controller and in response to signals received by the various sensors, while storing data internally and/or sending data to a remote location.

Abstract: It is depicted a rotating therapeutic bed which comprises: a structural base including in turn wheels located on its lower portion to allow moving the bed from one place to another; a first removable stretcher with a first mattress to support the patient laying on his back; a second removable stretcher with a second mattress being placed in a reversed fashion and over the first stretcher and the patient, who is supported between the mattresses of both stretchers; the second stretcher supporting the patient laying face down when stretchers are rotated by 180° on a rotation axis crossing along the patient; front and rear stretcher mounting and rotation members rotationally mounted on the structural base; the first and second stretchers being longitudinally mounted with a vertical spacing between them in such stretcher mounting and rotation means, which allow also their rotation; and side barriers coupled to the longitudinal sides of the first stretcher, as well as of the second stretcher, such barriers covering

Abstract: A combination ambulance cot and chair is disclosed. The invention includes a support frame, and a segmented patient support pivotally mounted to the support frame for movement at least between a chair position and a fully-reclined position. The segmented patient support has a seat segment. A securing device is connected functionally to the support frame and the seat segment, and configured to releasably secure the combination ambulance cot and chair in at least the fully-reclined position.

Abstract: A height-adjustable nursing bed is provided that includes a pedestal in which the upper frame and the lower frame are connected to one another by a total of four toggle lever pairs. The toggle lever pairs on each side of the bed are additionally connected to one another by horizontally and diagonally extending coupling braces. The horizontal coupling brace connects the toggle levers in the region of the toggle link while the diagonal coupling brace connects a lower toggle lever arm to an upper toggle lever arm. The motor for raising and lowering the upper frame relative to the lower frame extends directly between these two frames such that the toggle levers and their coupling braces act as a parallel linkage of sorts.

Abstract: A pillow book with flexible fabric sheets disposed between to pillow covers. A first pillow includes a first pillow interior edge portion and a second pillow includes a second pillow interior edge portion. The second pillow interior edge portion is connected to the first pillow interior edge portion. The pillow book includes a plurality of leaves connected to the first and second pillows and disposed between the first and second pillows when the pillow book is in a closed position. Each of the plurality of leaves has a leaf interior edge portion disposed between and connected to the first pillow interior edge portion and the second pillow interior edge portion. The leaves are formed from a single folded fabric sheet. Each of the plurality of leaves defines a pocket containing a nonwoven support sheet.

Abstract: The pillow stiffener has an elongated cushion with a large rounded shape; two elongated arms each having a small rounded shape and being connected to and extending away from a long side of the elongated cushion. A flexible dull-finished web extends between the arms for retaining the arms at a fixed relationship with each other and with the elongated cushion. A joiner having the mentioned small rounded shape extends between and joins the extremities of both arms. Both arms and the joiner define with the elongated cushion a stabilizing rim around the dull-finished web for better retaining the pillow stiffener to a pillow. In another aspect, the pillow stiffener is made of a pair of flexible air-impermeable sheets and the elongated cushion, the arms and joiner form a single inflatable chamber.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for supporting and/or stabilizing a patient can help to position a patient relative to a therapeutic laser beam, for example, inhibiting motion or deflection during a refractive procedure on the eyes, and the like. A stabilizing structural member can support a chair or other patient support near shoulders of the patient, and the member may remain stationary while the chair is driven in a horizontal plane by a linkage. Often, a nominal patient center of gravity is located between the support member and a portion of the patient support which is supported by the linkage to reduce cantilever effects. The member may be rigidly attached to a vertical motion stage which moves the chair at an angle, for example at an angle normal to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: The invention provides spandex having an initial CIE whiteness of at least about 95 as measured by AATCC Test Method 110-1994, the spandex comprising an optical brightener selected from the group consisting of an oxazole, a biphenyl, a coumarin, a stilbene, a pyrazolene, a rhodamine, and a fluorescein, or a combination of such members, and an ultraviolet screener selected from the group consisting of a triazine, a benzotriazole, an oxalanilide, a benzophenone, and a bismalonate, or a combination of such members.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inorganic salt, at least one of a malodor counteractant, an odor absorbent, and an odor-masking agent, and an optional additive in a solid composition for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a process for removing a malodor from a textile is provided. The present invention comprises compositions and kits based thereon, and methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, which comprises the application to the keratin fibres of a hair composition comprising at least one active agent chosen from hair dyes, oxidizing agents and cationic conditioners, followed by the application to the fibres of a heating iron whose temperature is greater than or equal to 60° C. The invention also relates to a composition comprising at least one superabsorbent polymer and at least-one active agent chosen from hair dyes, oxidizing agents and cationic conditioners.

Abstract: Cationic heteroarylazine dyes of general formulas (I) and (II) and colorants for keratin fibers containing these compounds.

Abstract: A storage stable dye composition having a pH of from 9 to 11, the dye composition comprising: (a) oxidation dye precursor, (b) at least 8 wt % of carbonate salt, (c) at least 2 wt. % of a fatty phase comprising fatty alcohol and quaternary conditioning agent, (d) hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, and (e) carrier, wherein the quaternary conditioning agent is present in the dye composition in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %, and wherein the ratio of fatty alcohol to quaternary conditioning agent is 4:1 to 0.5:1. Hair coloring compositions formed from such dye compositions, as well as methods of coloring hair using such hair coloring compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising applying to the keratin fibers a dye composition comprising at least one compound chosen from styryl and imine compounds comprising a heterocycle that can undergo opening and/or dyes corresponding to these compounds whose heterocycles are open. The compositions and methods of the present disclosure may produce a coloration of keratin fibers that is chromatic and fast with respect to external factors such as shampooing, does not stain, and/or allows simultaneous dyeing and bleaching of keratin fibers.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush include a head containing a rotating or oscillating first bristle carrier and also containing a second bristle carrier movably connected to said head, which second bristle corer may include elastomeric walls for enhanced cleaning and may include a weakened section to permit it to at least partially collapse during a brushing motion to couture to the teeth in use for lanced cleaning.

Abstract: A reel-shaped bristle unit 10 comprising a set of strands of bristles 4 formed by bending a plurality of strands 1, made of synthetic resin filament such as nylon, into two in a U-shape and by aggregating the strands 1 as a bunch, wherein a lead wire for winding 3 common to the center of the strands 2 is fixed by welding or adhering thereto, wherein a spiral groove 7 is formed at a circumference 6 of a bristle reel 8 in which one or more rows of said set of strands of bristles 4 are plunged into the groove 7, Said set of strands of bristles 4 is plunged into the spiral groove 7 in such a manner to be wound spirally around the groove 7 of the waist of the reel 8 with a spiral pitch along it from one end of the lead wire 3 while the center of the strands 2 is fixed by the lead wire 3, wherein a free end of the set of the stands 4 extends above the reel while a clearance 9 is provided between the grooves 7 adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for removing painted field markings from a synthetic grass surface including at least a sheet backing and a plurality of synthetic grass fibers extending upward thereform. The method comprise the steps of applying a paint-dissolving solvent to a region of the synthetic grass surface having the painted field markings thereon, brushing the region using at least one rotating brush to abrade paint coated on the synthetic grass fibers, and spraying the region with pressurized water.

Abstract: A method of washing a vehicle and apparatus therefore is disclosed. In one aspect, a parameter indicative of the rotation of the top brush of the apparatus is monitored, and a vertical position of the top brush relative to the vehicle and controlled. In another aspect, a lift system for the top brush includes at least one pliable strap. In yet another aspect, the lift system has a safety feature for retracted the top brush to an upper position.

Abstract: A brush holding device includes first and second holders to respectively hold two ends of a brush mandrel of a wafer cleaning brush. The second holder includes a second housing, a second inner case mounted inside the second housing, a second bearing unit mounted inside the second inner case, and a hollow second shaft journaled in the second bearing unit and having a cleaning liquid passage. The second inner case is made of plastic, such as, polyformaldehyde, and has a retaining part extending around and projecting outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the second inner case to contact an inner peripheral surface of the second housing. The retaining part is formed as one piece with the second inner case.

Abstract: There is described a novel apparatus for use in connection with pipe cleaning and monitoring systems. The apparatus is a suspension system adapted to fit a pipeline pig shaft, the pig being provided with a plurality of wheels. The wheels are concentrically mounted around a biasing means which is operable in a direction coplanar with the pig shaft. There is also described a pipeline pig comprising the suspension system and a method of cleaning a pipeline.

Abstract: A hair brush (10) has two portions (12, 24) joined by a hinge (16) at one end and each having brush heads (18, 20) at the other end. In profile, the brush heads are curved such that one is concave and the other is convex and, as a result, they nest within each other when closed together and apply their contour to hair trapped between the brush heads.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprising a handle at one end for which to hold the brush, and at the opposing end, a head containing bristles, provided for cleaning the teeth. On the opposite side of the bristles, on the same end of the toothbrush, are ridges evenly spaced, used for scraping the tongue to remove plaque, bacteria, dead tissue, food debris, etc. from the tongue area.

Abstract: A hairbrush for hot curling. A brush body constituting a hairbrush is formed to have a substantially quadrangular sectional shape with rounded corners to thereby shorten a hair drying time and improve hair curling efficiency. A slippage prevention part is formed on the outer surface of each steel wire constituting a core element to increase frictional force between bristles and the steel wire, maintain the firmly fastened state of the bristles for an extended period of time and lengthen the lifetime of the hairbrush. A rounded part is formed on each end of each bristle through grinding to prevent damage to the skin of the head, ensure smooth combing of hair and increase the value of the hairbrush.

Abstract: A cleaning tool which is capable of exhibiting an adequate cleaning ability up to the back of a narrow gap when used to clean the narrow gap is provided. The cleaning tool is comprised of a cleaning sheet and a holding member 1. The holding member 1 comprises a leg member 2 for holding the cleaning sheet, an elongated support arm 3, and a handle member 4. The leg member 2 has a holding portion to which the cleaning sheet is attached, and is attached to the front end of the support arm 3. The handle member 4 has a sheath portion formed with a hollow interior to enable to accommodate the support arm 3 and to slide it therein, and a grip portion 42 provided so as to project upward from the sheath portion 41. The support arm 3 is provided at a position which does not project upward from the leg member 2.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to building tools that are high quality, durable, and in some case lightweight. Various tools may be made, at least in part, using a material including magnesium to reduce the weight of the tool. For example, a trowel includes a tang, support member or attachment member that may be made, at least in part, of a magnesium material so as to create a more light weight trowel. The tang, support member or attachment member connects the trowel handle to the trowel blade. The trowel blade may be made of a steel material or a high carbon steel material for high durability. The trowel may be, for example, a concrete trowel including a cross-ground trowel, a flat back end finishing trowel, or a round/round finishing trowel.

Abstract: A beam blade wiper assembly including a rubber wiping element and an elongated beam having first and second longitudinal ends. The wiper assembly also includes an airfoil having an attachment portion and an upper portion extending between first and second distal ends. The attachment portion includes a flat rib and a pair of legs adapted to operatively engage the rubber wiping element. The upper portion includes a solid base having a leading edge that extends from the base toward the wiping element. The base and the rib define a space that receives the elongated beam. The base and the elongated beam define a cavity that provides flexibility between the upper portion and the attachment portion during wiper operation. The upper portion further includes a spoiler that extends from the base in a manner opposite to the leading edge.

Abstract: An injection molded keep is disclosed that includes a thermoplastic material and a reinforcement material. The keep is positioned adjacent a top plate in a doctor blade holding apparatus and provides a slot opening between the keep and the top plate for receiving an end of a doctor blade in the slot opening.

Abstract: An accessory to a central vacuum system provides a handy, resiliently retractable vacuum hose that is accessible and usable by the operator with only one hand and easily and unobtrusively stored by the operator when not in use.