Abstract: A garment with an integrated measuring device. For example, a pair of boxer shorts may have a cloth ruler stitched into the fly area of the boxer shorts. Any object which may be near the fly area of the boxer shorts may be sized up by opening the fly and inserting or extending an object through the fly or placing an object along the axis of the measuring device. The demarcations of measurement may be in inches, centimeters or any other unit of measure and may or may not be numbered. In addition, the actual demarcations may be smaller than an inch for example to make any object next to the measure device appear to be larger than it actually is. The garment may be shorts, boxer shorts, pants, pajamas, a bra, a sports bra, a shirt, a sock or any other garment.

Abstract: A football glove that is both functional and effective. A vinyl rubber pad with finlike grippers is placed over the glove material at each one of the five fingers and at the both heels of the palm on the small finger side and the thumbside. All the knuckles are ribbed only on the circumference of the finger on the palm side which helps the fingers to be in a premature curved position and promotes quicker reaction time.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a helmet having interior ventilation channels is provided. In a particular embodiment, the helmet includes at least one protective layer configured to cover at least a portion of a user's head and a plurality of pads coupled to the protective layer, the pads defining a network of interconnected ventilation channels between the pads, the ventilation channels substantially covering an interior of the protective layer and allowing air circulation between the protective layer and the user's head when the helmet is worn by the user.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sanitary paper that is designed to be appropriate for dual functions: (1) as a tissue paper for wiping and cleaning by a user, and (2) as a toilet seat-cover. The sanitary paper is a folded continuous sanitary paper strip comprising detachable sections of tissue paper, where some sections are toilet seat-covers which are defined by appropriate transverse seat-cover perforation lines. Various embodiments are described regarding the folding of the sanitary paper strip. A precut bowl flap, in each of the detachable seat-covers, is provided as well. The sanitary paper strip can be made of a single or multi-ply paper. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sanitary paper is made of a duplex paper, where each surface best serves the intended function of that surface. Additionally, the sanitary paper strip can be impregnated with various chemicals.

Abstract: A toilet unclogging device rests on top of a toilet bowl rim and a user actuating a diaphragm or expandable central portion generates a temporary vacuum that repositions or reshapes an obstruction located below a water line to unclog the toilet without submerging any items beneath the water line of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a means for placement of temporary advertising on lavatory plumbing and fixtures.

Abstract: A covering apparatus is provided for a toilet system and attachments to conceal, secure, protect, or decorate in part or completely. The device is configured to selectively house or hide a toilet system and attachments with a structure containing one or more structural components of cord, flat surface, and round surface. The structure is formed by means of attachment, assembly, mold, infusion, or consolidation of the structural components with a fastener, a sealer, and hardware, thereafter it is connected, added, or placed to the various environments with or without a support element. The device also includes a structure having various means and configurations as well as decorative figures.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally attached to the cover. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the cover. In one embodiment, the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the proximate cover portion via a pin attached to the proximate cover portion and extending through a slot defined by the frame member. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.

Abstract: A mixing device for a tub for supplying to a tub a mixed liquid which has mixed gas and water includes: a 1st mixing tub which includes: a chamber with a port which connects to an inlet pipe of the mixed liquid at the top of the chamber, and a cylinder disposed within the chamber and having an upper end opening which connects to an outlet pipe of the mixed liquid and a lower end opening placed in the vicinity of a bottom of the chamber; and a 2nd mixing tub connecting to a flow inlet for supplying the mixed liquid to the inside of the tub and including a supply pipe with multiple holes or bores for the flowing out of the mixed liquid to the mixed liquid which has accumulated inside 2nd mixing tub.

Abstract: A shower rail assembly (11) to which a shower head assembly (21) is releasably secured, the rail assembly (11) comprises a mounting means for mounting the shower rail assembly (11) to a conduit outlet, and a rail (13) rotatably mounted to the mounting means.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to bathing support and entertainment apparatus that include a plurality of elongated members and further includes entertainment elements. The apparatus and associated methods of use and installation provide for an entertaining and safe bathing area, particularly useful when bathing children.

Abstract: A shower manifold for installation in an existing enclosure includes one or more bifurcated conduits each having a main branch and an auxiliary branch. The main branch is in fluid communication with a bib in the enclosure, either directly or through a flexible hose. The bifurcated conduits are connected with straight conduits and attached to spacer shafts as required to extend between the walls forming the enclosure. Shower heads are mounted to the auxiliary branches, which are angularly oriented to direct the water stream within the enclosure. A cruciform conduit having two transverse branches may also be part of the manifold. Two shower heads are connected to free ends of the transverse branches. Coupling of the components to one another is effected by male and female components, the male components having both screw threads and channels to engage a female component having either lugs or compatible screw threads.

Abstract: A floor drain includes a drain body, having a generally rectangular upper portion defining an inlet and a circular lower portion defining an outlet, a generally rectangular drain grate inserted into the inlet of the drain body, and a grout rim, supported by the drain body and surrounding the drain grate.

Abstract: The subject matter of the application is a sink accessory (e.g. a cutting board) that can be placed on a sink and a sink that is provided with a sink accessory of this type. Hereby, the periphery of the sink accessory comprises two differently spaced bearing surfaces which lie at different heights with respect to the surface of the sink accessory. In this way it is possible for one and the same sink accessory to be selectively placed on different supporting surfaces of the same sink, on the supporting surfaces of different sinks or on the supporting surface of another sink accessory (e.g. a strainer). In dependence on the geometry thereby, only the first bearing surface is in contact with the sink in a first position, whereas the second bearing surface is used as a contact area in the second position.

Abstract: A personal assisting device that helps a person return to the standing position after they have been seated on a toilet. The assisting device is adapted for attachment to almost any toilet. The toilet's seat is removed, the assisting device is slid around the toilet's bowl, and the seat is re-attached to the device. A control switch is provided that allows the user to move the device's flexible chair frame from the seated position to the raised position. When the flexible chair frame is in the raised position, the user is assisted to the standing position. Two electric motors are used to move the device between the seated and raised positions, in the preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A bassinet is releasably mounted upon a support frame which is capable of being selectively rocked or locked against rocking and having locking casters which are releasable to selectively rollingly move the support frame. The bassinet when released from the support frame may be rocked by rocking members provided along the underside. Anti-rocking assemblies provided at opposite ends of each rocking member may be moved to and locked in an anti-rocking position to prevent rocking. Mounting members are provided along the underside of the bassinet and preferably joined to the rocking members releasably locking the bassinet into place upon the support frame.

Abstract: An apparatus or support having a hammock member, a hammock support member, and a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The hammock member has a first end portion connected to a first end portion of the frame and a second end portion connected to a second end portion of the frame. The hammock support member extends from a first side portion of the hammock member to a second side portion of the hammock member.

Abstract: A sleeping bag includes a shell defining an enclosed heat insulation space, a sleeping bag filler filling the heat insulation space, and air bags that are provided inside the heat insulation space. The heat insulation space includes a bottom portion and a non-bottom portion. The bottom portion is adapted to support the weight of a user of the sleeping bag. The air bags are positioned in the bottom portion. The air bag includes an elongated air tube, an air communication conduit, and an air plug. The air bags are spaced from one another by a predetermined interval. The sleeping bag filler fills the heat insulation space between the air bags. The air bag may further include an air bag filler that is provided inside the air tube. The air bags may be connected to form a single sealed air space.

Abstract: A multipurpose support pillow is provided. The pillow is generally apostrophe-shaped and can be placed and adjusted along any part of the body to provide the desired comfort and support useful for countless applications.

Abstract: An infant sleep support device includes a semi-rigid curved support having head support, stomach support, and leg support surfaces covered by a padded cushion that simulates a mother's anatomy. Panties having elasticized waist and leg openings are secured to the curved support by straps, and are extended over the infant to secure the infant to the curved support. Shoulder straps may also extend over the infant's shoulders. The curved support is maintained by a frame member in an orientation that positions the head support surface horizontally. The frame member may suspend the curved support for rocking motion, and the curved support may be removably attached to such frame member.

Abstract: A side rail pad system that provides modifications and components operable in association with hospital beds and the like that are designed to articulate. The system improves upon the structural shape of the side rails used in association with the articulating bed frames and provides an arrangement of side rail pads that are positioned between the side rails and the existing mattress platform. The side rail pads are positioned on the bed frame with flexible hinges in a manner that allows their alternate movement between a placement that fills the space between the side rails and the mattress when the side rails are in a raised position, and a placement away from the side of the mattress when the side rails are rotated into a lowered position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a therapeutic bed comprising a mattress. The mattress has a fluid cushion and a fluid pump. The fluid cushion has a fluid support surface, a retractable/deployable bolster, and a closure mechanism. The fluid support surface has a top surface designed to receive a patient thereon. The closure mechanism corresponds to the retractable/deployable bolster and allows the retractable/deployable bolster to be deployed or retracted. When the retractable/deployable bolster is deployed the retractable/deployable bolster protrudes from the top surface and is positioned about a portion of the patient's perimeter. When the retractable/deployable bolster is retracted the closure mechanism is positioned over the retractable/deployable bolster to prevent the retractable/deployable bolster from protruding from the top surface. And the fluid pump provides a fluid to the fluid cushion.

Abstract: An air mattress system includes an inflatable mattress comprised of isolated cells that are filled with air of different pressures and a pumping device including an air pump controlled by a remote control pedant that is electrically coupled to the pump by a cable. The pumping device has an air inlet with an air filter arranged therein for drawing surrounding air into the pump and an air outlet through which pressurized air is supplied from the pump to a hose assembly that is connected to the cells for inflating the cells. The remote control pedant is removably received in a recess defined in a casing of the pumping device to selectively serve as a remote control or a fixed control panel for the pumping device. Control buttons and indicators are provided on the remote control pedant. A quick release valve is provided on the mattress to release air from the cells and thus deflating the mattress in a short period of time.

Abstract: A “stratified” cushion assembly which can be used to support the human body under various conditions. The stratified cushion assembly generally includes alternating strata of supportive material, with each stratum having a different compression modulus than its adjacent strata. In the preferred embodiment the cushion assembly comprises alternating strata of visco-elastic memory foam and open-cell polyurethane foam. The strata are adhesively attached together with a foam adhesive.

Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including folding pliers or scissors and other tool blades and bits. A pair of handles each has a pivot axle at each end. A base of each pliers jaw or scissors blade is mounted on the pivot axle at one end of a handle, allowing the handles to fold around the jaws to blades to a compact folded configuration of the tool. Each handle has frame side members with attached flanges. Elongate springs lie between the handle frame side members and fit around the flanges, rather than being riveted to the handle frame side members. The springs press against the base of each pliers jaw or other tool blade, to keep each in a folded position or support it in a deployed position. One end of a spring may be hooked around a spring retainer at one end of the handle. The pivot axles interconnect the handle frame side members and the jaws, blades, or tool bits.

Abstract: The present invention generally discloses multi-component gas mixtures suitably adapted to provide condensed phase cryogenic refrigerants with normal boiling point temperatures below approximately 80° K. Exemplary gas mixture components typically include: 5-40% argon and 60-80.0% neon.

Abstract: Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers comprise (a) at least one keratin dyeing compound selected from aromatic systems which comprise at least one boronic acid or boronic ester moiety and which are capable of forming upon oxidation a nucleophile or an electrophile, (b) at least one additional keratin dyeing compound selected from the group consisting of auxiliary developers and auxiliary couplers, and (c) a cosmetically suitable medium. Methods for oxidatively dyeing keratin fibers comprise the steps of applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent and rinsing the hair. A hair coloring product in kit form comprises a first separately packaged container comprising a composition as described above and a second separately packaged container comprising an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and hair bleaching compositions comprising a source of carbonate ions, at least one oxidizing agent and a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified ternary surfactant system. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colourant and bleaching compositions which deliver improved lift, lightening and colour delivery whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and have long shelf life stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for separating module bridges arranged in a module bridge strip and for positioning the separated module bridges on a support element, comprising a dividing device for dividing the module bridge strip in the edge regions thereof between in each case two module bridges, and a placement wheel for separately receiving the separated module bridges on its peripheral edge side, for transporting the same at interposer edges in a slip-free manner, and for depositing the module bridges onto the moving support element after a rotational movement of the placement wheel has been carried out about an axis oriented parallel to the module bridge plane, once an accelerated movement has been performed and synchronism has been achieved between the module bridges and the support element in order to prevent slip movements.

Abstract: A power-brush apparatus has a housing and a brush rotatable on the housing about a brush axis and having bristles extending generally radially of the axis and having tips defining on rotation of the brush a circular orbit centered on the axis. The tips are engageable at a location with a workpiece surface. In accordance with the invention a blocking element is positioned radially inside the orbit immediately upstream from the location in a normal rotation direction of the brush. A drive rotates the brush in a working direction about the axis relative to-the housing at a predetermined angular speed in the direction and thereby orbits the tips of the bristles about the axis such that the bristles engage the blocking element, are slowed thereby, and when released thereby snap back to accelerate forward and strike the workpiece at an augmented speed.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush attachment includes a longitudinal body extending in a first direction substantially away from an attachment location for attaching the longitudinal body to an electric toothbrush drive unit and a brush connected to an end of the longitudinal body, the brush having bristles extending in a second direction substantially inopposite to the first direction. The longitudinal body transitions into a proximal end having a brush mount portion via a transition region between the longitudinal body and the proximal end. The transition region is formed as an angle of approximately 90° between the longitudinal body and the proximal end. The proximal end further includes a brush mount portion that is adapted to hold a brush.

Abstract: A horizontal car wash implement for a vehicle laundering or finishing plant wherein a horizontal implement rotated by a hydraulic motor is mounted between the free ends of pivot arms carried by spaced vertical support columns on opposing sides of a vehicle wash lane. The car wash implement is mounted between the ends of a pair of spaced apart, parallel support arms and a counterweight is mounted to the ends of a second pair of spaced support arms. The counterweight support arms and the car wash implement support arms are adapted to pivotally mount to the vertical support columns. The counterweight support arms and the implement support arms are mechanically interconnected such that the support arms of the car wash implement and the counterweight pivotally move synchronously in opposing directions relative to one another on one side of the vertical support columns.

Abstract: A single column or multiple column support structure for car wash installations. Each column is a hollow aluminum extrusion having a cross-section defining a smooth rounded figure such as an oval and a pair of longitudinally continuous external channels formed in opposite sides of the column to provide routes for wires and hoses. Snap in plastic covers are associated with the channels. Interior channels received fastener inserts for assembling the columns to base plates, top plates, cross-bridges and the like. Two or more columns may be assembled in parallel spaced relationship with spacers therebetween.

Abstract: A wringer roller mop comprising: an elongated mop head; a lever in rotatable communication with the elongated mop head near a first end of the elongated mop head; a plurality of rollers in rotatable communication with the elongated mop head near a second end of the elongated mop head; a linkage means in communication with the lever and in communication with a backing of a sponge refill; and where the wringer roller mop is configured such that when the lever is rotated, the linkage means moves in an upward direction towards the first end, pulling the sponge refill into between the plurality of rollers.

Abstract: A basting brush has a plurality of bristles attached to a handle. The bristles are fabricated of a flexible silica material and have nubs formed therealong. These nubs are preferably circular and extend outwardly from the sides of the bristles at an angle substantially normal to the longitudinal axes of the bristles. The nubs are spaced from each other along the longitudinal axes of the bristles. The nubs on adjacent bristles either abut against each other or on in very proximity to each other.

Abstract: A bath utility made from a plastic mesh tube. The bath utility is a spongy body having multiple stacked folds. The folds of the bath utility partially or totally have continuous fine wave or saw tooth configurations. Accordingly, the bath utility has a rougher surface for providing better rubbing effect for a user's skin. In addition, the bath utility has higher density and better rigidity.

Abstract: A chemical-mechanical applicator for treating and cleaning surfaces in the domestic, automotive aftermarket, personal care and cosmetic sectors. The applicator wets, agitates/massages, and scrapes off residue leaving a surface dry and clean without soiling users hands. The applicator is a blade like device integrated with a dispenser device that is coupled to one or more reservoirs from which fluids are dispensed onto a surface. The blade carries a multiplicity of pads interspersed with scraper edges. The pads are used for rubbing and swabbing off. The scrappers are used for scraping and drying by squeegee action, the collected up used fluids retained within the blade.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning tool (22) is disclosed. The cleaning tool (22) includes a handle (24) connected to an elongated flexible support member (26) that includes a plurality of discrete, rotatably interconnected segments (40). A cleaning pad (28) encloses the support rod (26).

Abstract: In one aspect, a scrubber brush assembly is provided. The scrubber brush assembly includes (1) a cylindrical brush including exterior and interior surfaces; and (2) a sleeve having an exterior surface coupled to the interior surface of the scrubber brush and an interior surface. The exterior surface of the sleeve includes first coupling features adapted to prevent rotation of the sleeve relative to the brush. The scrubber brush assembly also includes a mandrel coupled to the interior surface of the sleeve. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A scraper blade for a paint scraper intended for removing paint from a surface includes at least one scraping edge. The scraping edge is divided into at least two abutting portions extending along the scraping edge, which, upon abutting scraping action, extend transversely to the direction of scraping, each abutting portion being convex in the plane of the scraping edge, whereby an effective scraping effect is provided.

Abstract: The invention starts with a windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, with at least one drive element (16) having an output shaft (28), which drive element is to be fastened to the vehicle body (26), and at least two fastening elements (22), which are able to engage in receptacle openings (24) on the vehicle body (26) and each having at least one damping element (36) for damping mechanical vibrations. It is proposed that the damping element (36) is firmly connected to the fastening element (22) and can be inserted into the receptacle openings (24) in a first assembly direction (30) and via a movement in a second assembly direction (32) transverse to the first edge (80) of the receptacle opening (24) overlaps with a slot (40), wherein the slot (40) is arranged in a component (38, 64), which has a surface that is hard relative to the damping element (36) and is firmly connected to the damping element (36).

Abstract: A bare floor cleaner has a foot with a dry suction nozzle and a handle assembly pivotally connected to the foot assembly. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between the foot assembly and the handle assembly is movable by movement of the handle assembly between a dry suction position and a wet mop position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the dry suction nozzle to a collection assembly. A fluid delivery system includes a user operated trigger for actuating the fluid delivery system to distribute fluid in the wet mop position and deactivating a motor/fan assembly. A trigger lock prevents cleaning solution from being distributed when the handle is in dry mode position. The fluid delivery system includes a heating element to raise the temperature of the cleaning solution before it is distributed to the surface to be cleaned. Support glides on the foot reduce the surface area contact between the foot pad and the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: There is provided a steam-cleaning device that enables a user to dispense a liquid, such as a cleaning fluid, soap or detergent while simultaneously steam-cleaning. This can be accomplished through a steam-cleaning device having a handle, a connecting rod, and a cleaning head, whereby the connecting rod and cleaning head are connected by multiple joints for ease of use and maneuverability and can be disassembled into several parts. A heating element can be located in the cleaning head rather than in the handle or connecting rod. A removable cap can be removed to enable a user to add water and a liquid cleaner separately to the device. The cap can be used as a measuring cup for the water and is sized to act in a predetermined ratio with the amount of cleaning liquid inserted into the cleaning liquid area.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises an elongated vacuum body, a battery-pack attached to the elongated vacuum body and shoulder straps attached directly to the elongated vacuum body and/or the battery-pack. The battery-pack is engaged with an exterior side face of the elongated vacuum body and is generally positioned between said shoulder straps such that the battery-pack engages a back of a person having each arm extending through a respective one of said shoulder straps.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment for a floor buffer having a base atop of which is mounted a motor and below which a buffing pad is positioned for engagement with a floor and for rotation by the motor. The vacuum attachment includes a suction ring configured for positioning around the buffing pad. The suction ring is hollow and is provided with a number of inlets through which liquid and dry waste thrown off by the buffing pad can be drawn. A backpack, adapted for wear by a user, is positioned remote from the suction ring. A wet/dry vacuum is positioned in the backpack. A hose connects the suction ring to the vacuum such that, when the vacuum is energized, liquid and dry waste thrown off by the buffing pad are drawn through the inlets in the suction ring and through the hose into the vacuum for collection and subsequent disposal.

Abstract: A floor care apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A suction inlet is provided on the nozzle assembly. A dirt collection vessel, a suction generator and a wand receiver are carried on the housing. A first air flow pathway connects the suction inlet to the dirt collection vessel and the suction generator. An air flow control valve includes a valve body received in the first air flow pathway and an actuator having at least a portion thereof extending into the wand receiver. A cleaning wand assembly is displaceable between a first storage position wherein a first end of the cleaning wand assembly is held in the wand receiver engaging the actuator and opening the valve and a second position wherein the cleaning wand assembly is withdrawn from the wand receiver for cleaning with the cleaning wand assembly thereby disengaging the actuator and closing the valve.

Abstract: A robot vacuum cleaner having a microbe sensing function is provided. The robot vacuum cleaner includes: a cleaner body which automatically travels in an area to be cleaned; a suction unit which sucks dust in the area to be cleaned into a specific space included in the cleaner body; a microbe contamination sensor which detects a microbe contamination in the area to be cleaned; and a sterilizing unit which sterilizes a corresponding portion according to a microbe contamination measuring signal generated from the microbe contamination sensor. Accordingly, a robot vacuum cleaner directly measures a level of microbe contamination to perform a sterilizing operation according to the result obtained from measurement. As a result, the sterilizing operation is performed sufficiently in a severely contaminated area, the sterilizing operation is performed in a general manner in other areas, and thus a cleaning operation can be rapidly carried out.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a handle assembly pivotally attached to a foot assembly, where the handle assembly removably mounts a cyclone separator module. An ultraviolet sanitation assembly is provided on the vacuum cleaner for sanitizing the working air before it is exhausted from the vacuum cleaner. One or more component parts of the vacuum cleaner, particularly the components making up the working air path of the vacuum cleaner can be made from a plastic material that includes at least one anti-microbial agent in an effective amount sufficient to impart microbe-inhibiting properties to the working air path.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the upright type having a cleaning head movable over a floor surface and a body connected to the head, wherein there is provided a means for detecting the attitude of the head and a switch means operable to prevent operation of at least an agitating means, if present, of the appliance if the head assumes an attitude different from a normal operational attitude thereof by more than a predetermined amount.