Abstract: An improved wearing apparel type sun visor made of card stock paper such as is found in but not limited to twelve pack cartons of soft drink beverages and made in one piece and which attaches to most eye glasses by way of two holes on each side through which said eye glasses' ear pieces are threaded for support and which is intended to display printed advertisements.

Abstract: This invention also relates to stain-masking cut resistant gloves and methods for making the same, the gloves comprising at least one aramid fiber and at least one lubricating fiber selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide fiber, polyolefin fiber, polyethylene fiber, acrylic fiber, and mixtures thereof; wherein up to and including 15 parts by weight of the total amount of fibers in the glove are provided with a dye or pigment such that they have a color different from the remaining fibers; the dye or pigment selected such that the colored fibers have a measured “L” value that is lower than the measured “L” value for the remaining fibers.

Abstract: A protective sports glove includes a free-floating subcuff for increased protection of a wearer's forearm and wrist. The glove also includes die cuts in the back portion that are configured to provide increased and more realistic flexibility. The glove also has increased ventilation for a wearer's hand in the form of mesh areas located within the palm portion and within die cuts formed in the back portion of the glove The protective sports glove further includes a multiple piece cuff for increased flexibility and a ventilated liner that provides a secure fit during play.

Abstract: Garments are provided that permit easy accessibility to medicament injection sites, or key zones, of the wearer. Each of the garments has multiple access slots which overlie respective injection sites, e.g., arms, thighs, abdomen, and/or other body parts which tend to accumulate subcutaneous fat, making them suitable as injection sites. Each of the access slots has a base portion and a corresponding flap portion. Openings are defined through the access slots, between the base and flap portions, and provide access to the skin of the wearer at the respective injection sites. The access slots can be incorporated into the garment in a visually inconspicuous manner by providing them on or within covers that replicate the appearance of, e.g., pockets, patches, or other structures concealing their appearance.

Abstract: A glove or apparel formed at least partially from a knitted thread substrate and including areas on an outer surface which has a substantially continuous surface surrounding ends of the finger portions and thumb portion of the glove and areas which have a substantially non-continuous surface positioned over the palm portion and the back of the hand portion of the glove.

Abstract: The embodiments provide a hat with a magnetic accessory attachment. The hat is preferably a baseball cap including a body portion and an attachment portion. The body portion includes a dome and a bill. The attachment portion contains a flexible loop of material attached to the outer surface of the hat between the dome and the bill, and a magnetic base attached to the loop of material. A magnetic object, such as a golf ball marker, is magnetically attached to the magnetic base. A user can remove the magnetic object from the magnetic base to use the object, and then can attach the object to the magnetic base when the object is not in use. The hat can include an accessory slot attached to the body portion such that one or more items can be securely attached to the body portion. The hat can alternatively comprise a visor style hat.

Abstract: A hosiery having a comfort toe area includes a panty member to receive the lower torso of a user. Such panty member having an upper edge. A pair of leg members to receive the legs of such user depend from such panty member. A pair of foot members are connected respectively to such leg members to receive the feet of such user. A pair of toe members are connected respectively such foot members to receive the toes of such user.

Abstract: A helmet/hat includes a helmet sized for an associated user's head. The helmet provides impact protection to the associated user's head. A hat covers at least a portion of the helmet and substantially disguises an outer shape of the helmet from view. A fastener is removably secured to the hat and to the helmet. The fastener may secure a retention ring to the hat.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an electronic safety device, adapted for use in a helmet suitable for an impact-sport, which operates to warn a first participant that a head inside the helmet is in an unsafe position relative to a body coupled to the head. In some embodiments, the head may belong to the first participant, in which case the first participant is warned of their own unsafe head position. Alternatively and/or additionally, the head may belong to a second participant, in which case the first participant is warned of the unsafe head position of the second participant. In very specific embodiments the electronic safety includes a sensor that senses head position and provides corresponding readings, and a processor that interprets the reading of the sensor in order to determine whether or not to produce a signal that indicates that the head is in an unsafe position.

Abstract: A sports garment capable of producing the same effects as taping, and of preventing various sports injuries is provided through a simple method in which a taping theory is applied to actively endow a sports garment with frictional resistance with respect to a body (skin surface) so as to create an environment in which muscles, joints, and other parts move in appropriate ranges.

Abstract: A bathroom odor removal system comprising: a toilet bowl; a toilet seat located adjacent to the toilet bowl; flush holes located in the toilet bowl; a fluid channel located in the toilet bowl and in fluid communication with the flush holes; a flush valve in fluid communication with the fluid channel, the flush valve comprising a flapper and an overflow pipe conduit; an overflow pipe in fluid communication with the overflow pipe conduit; a toilet tank in fluid communication with the flapper and the overflow pipe conduit; a toilet tank lid attached to the top of the toilet tank via a seal that provides for a generally air tight seal between the toilet tank and the toilet tank lid; a lid conduit located within the toilet tank lid; at least one air opening located in the toilet tank lid and in fluid communication with the lid conduit; a make up air tube, with an outlet, in fluid communication with the lid conduit and the interior of the toilet tank, where the outlet is configured to be between about ½ inch to abo

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical opening and closing type toilet bowl. The toilet bowl includes a main toilet bowl body, a toilet cover, a motor assembly, a friction hinge, and a detection means. The toilet cover is coupled to the main toilet bowl body in a hinged manner so as to be able to rotate and is configured to open and close the main toilet bowl. The motor assembly is mounted on the main toilet bowl body and electrically operates the toilet cover. The friction hinge allows the toilet cover to be manually opened and closed in the state in which external power necessary to operate the motor assembly and the detection means is completely interrupted, and a detection means. The detection means has one magnet and two hall sensors so as to detect the opening and closing of the toilet cover and the motion of the toilet cover.

Abstract: A telescoping plumbing device and method is provided. The telescoping plumbing device and method may employ a flexible cable at least partially disposed within a plurality of nested pipes or tubes capable of being extended and retracted telescopically, so that the cable may be pushed down a toilet or drain by collapsing the plurality of pipes abruptly and forcibly from the extended position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A flexible sink strainer having a cupped body completely comprised of a flexible material including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to pass therethrough, wherein the body is capable of attaining first and second configurations, the first configuration being suitable for capturing material entrained within fluid as it passes through the apertures and the second configuration being suitable for removing material captured on the body as fluid passes through the apertures, is disclosed.

Abstract: A bedpan having a port for removing human waste contained in the device and a method for removing human waste, especially fluidic human waste from the bedpan in order to eliminate or substantially reduce exposure to human waste. The bedpan generally includes a vessel capable of holding waste (e.g., urine, feces, diarrhea, etc.) and a port (e.g., nozzle, barb, extender, recess, void, etc.) that may be configured to allow the waste to be removed from the confines of the vessel and a filter/separator for separating and/or preventing solid human waste from entering the port. Optionally, a storage element is coupled to the bedpan to evacuate the fluidic human waster through the port. A gravity-type, suction-type or vacuum-type device (e.g., vacuum canister, evacuation chamber, etc.) may be used to enhance the removal of human waste from the confines of the bedpan.

Abstract: A potty seat, liner system is provided wherein the seat liner (9) is supported in a receptacle (7) by resting in the contours of a pee deflector (79) and an indentation (81). The receptacle (7) rests inside a seat (5), which is supported by a base (3). Furthermore, the liner (9) can be removed and folded onto itself to enclose waste therein. When not used with the base (3), the seat (5) is provided with an adjustment mechanism to facilitate securing the seat (5) to any desired adult sized toilet seat.

Abstract: A hot tub cover protector that includes a polymer sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface optionally has a first image disposed thereon and the second surface optionally includes at least one fastener that is available for coupling to the surface of a hot tub cover.

Abstract: A bathtub insert for use with a bathtub includes a body including first and second end walls, first and second side walls extending between the end walls, and a support wall connecting first edges of the end walls and the side walls. The walls define an open edge and an interior area of the body. A seat includes a sit portion extending generally inward from the first end wall and a seatback portion extending from the support wall to the sit portion, wherein the sit portion and the seatback portion connect to define the seat. The body is positionable in a first orientation for use as a shower seat and a second orientation for use as a bathtub. When the body is in the first orientation, the open edge is positionable on a support surface of the bathtub, and when the body is in the second orientation, the support wall is positionable on the support surface of the bathtub such that the interior area is accessible by a user.

Abstract: One embodiment of absorbent or repellant material (3) used to protect the wall or mirror from splashes resulting from individuals washing their face, hands, hair, shaving or brushing their teeth. Said embodiment is trapezoidal in shape and comprised of a removable wirelike apparatus (4) located along the bottom edge and contained within a stitched seam wirelike pocket (1) and (2) designed to mold along the back sink edge behind faucet fixtures. At each top corner of said embodiment is a typical eyelet/grommet apparatus (6) comprised of plastic or metal. Said typical eyelet/grommet (6) attaches to mirror onto typical suction cup hook (5) or typical cup hook. Being hung in said manner; said embodiment is conceived with the intent of preventing splashes from occurring, keeping mirror and sink areas cleaner longer.

Abstract: A bed monitoring system (1) includes a substantially rectangular bed (2) for supporting a user (not shown). Bed (2) is longitudinally extending between a bed head and a bed foot and has a periphery that is crossed by the user to move from the bed. Three spaced apart sensors, in the form of respective photo-electric receivers (6, 7 and 8), are mounted to bed (2) and are collectively responsive to the user crossing the periphery for generating a movement signal. Three generators, in the form of spaced apart photoelectric emitters (9, 10 and 11), are mounted to bed (2) for establishing a field in the form of respective beams (12, 13 and 14). These beams are detected by receivers (6, 7 and 8 respectively), and are changed by the user crossing the periphery along which the respective beam extends. Emitters (9, 10 and 11) are contained within a common housing with receivers (6, 7 and 8) respectively.

Abstract: The Invention is a blanket that may be converted into a tote bag for transporting the blanket and other objects within the tote bag. A pouch portion has a periphery that is attached to the blanket, defining a pouch. The pouch has a first and a second position. In the first position, the pouch and the blanket are generally flat and the tote bag handle is concealed within the pouch. In the second position, the pouch is reversed to form the tote bag with the inside surfaces of the pouch forming the outside surfaces of the tote bag.

Abstract: This invention comprises products which are needed for home use to care for adults who are incontinent or have decreased mobility. Caring for an elderly or disabled family member can be difficult. Hospital beds are expensive, and may not be affordable to some people. The bed of this invention will be made of molded plastic, which will make it more affordable than a hospital bed. The air mattress sections will aid in turning, toileting, and provide back support when sitting up in bed. The removable side rails will provide safety during use. The foam mattress will have a recessed area which will help to keep a bed-pad in place during use. The disposable bed-pad designed to fit the recessed area of the foam mattress is different than disposable bed-pads currently available. It will have a top layer which has polystyrene beads mixed with fibers for wicking and treated with a surfactant. This will allow fluid to flow through the top layer into the absorptive layer below, keeping the skin relatively dry.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for attachment to a massage table having a first leg and a second leg that is spaced apart from the first leg is used to support an arm of a person during a massage. The armrest assembly can include a first arm frame, a second arm frame, a frame connector, and an armrest attachment assembly. The first arm frame includes a first leg engager that engages the first leg. The second arm frame includes a second leg engager that engages the second leg. The arm frames cooperate to support the arms of the person. The frame connector assembly connects the arm frames together and allows for relative movement between the first leg engager and the second leg engager. The armrest attachment assembly attaches the arm frames to the massage table. With this design, the armrest assembly is uniquely designed to selectively fit different sized massage tables and the same armrest assembly can be used on many different models of massage tables.

Abstract: A mattress which comprises a centrer core having a top wall, side walls and end walls, and a layer of memory foam enveloping said central core about said top wall, said side walls and said end walls. A method of manufacturing the above mattress is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel brake cylinder adjuster includes a gas in a gas chamber, a piston, a push rod, a positioning portion, a stop plate, a control module, and several relief holes. They are connected so that the gas pushes the piston to move the push rod. A gas adjusting module is employed to relieve the gas. The invention achieves the goals of having a simple structure, a lower cost, and the function of re-positioning the push rod.

Abstract: Calcium hypochlorite for use in a laundry washing process. The calcium hypochlorite may be provided in a solid form such as a tablet, granule, and/or powder. The calcium hypochlorite of the present invention may also utilize a sequestering agent. Additionally, other adjunct materials may be included. The present invention also relates to a process for using calcium hypochlorite in a laundry washing process.

Abstract: A drycleaning method is disclosed. The method uses a composition comprising 30 to 90 wt. % of a dipropylene glycol C3-C4 alkyl ether, 5 to 65 wt. % of one or more C10-C15 hydrocarbons, and 1 to 10 wt. % of water. The method combines acceptable stain removal with faster-than-expected evaporability, particularly at the elevated temperatures used in commercial drycleaning.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1), wherein R1 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, (R2)s denotes s identical or different substituents from the group halogen, nitro, unsubstituted or halo-substituted C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4alkanoylamino, C1-C4alkylsulfonyl, carbamoyl, sulfamoyl and sulfo, Me is chromium, cobalt or iron, X is chlorine, T is a fibre-reactive radical of formula —NH—(CH2)2-3—SO2-Z (2a), —NH—(CH2)2-3—O—(CH2)2-3—SO2-Z (2b), formula (2c), formula (2d), formula (2e), formula (2f), (R3)0-2 denotes from 0 to 2 identical or different substituents from the group halogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy and sulfo, Z is vinyl or a —CH2—CH2—U radical and U is a group that is removable under alkaline conditions, Q is a —CH(HaI)—CH2—HaI or —C(HaI)?CH2 group, Hal is halogen, s is the number 0, 1, 2 or 3 and m, n, r and q are each independently of the others the number 0 or 1, are especially suitable for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibre materials and yield dyeings or prints having good wet-fastness properties.

Abstract: A mouth cleaning device includes: a head portion provided with bristles and an electrode; and a handle portion provided with an electrode. In the mouth cleaning device, when an electric circuit is formed from one electrode to the other electrode via a human body by application of a voltage to the electrodes, a pulse current having a frequency of about 4000 Hz to about 15000 Hz flows therein.

Abstract: A toothbrush head assembly for use with an electric toothbrush power handle includes a housing having a longitudinal direction, an oscillating member which oscillates reciprocally in the longitudinal direction, and a brush which oscillates rotatably about a longitudinally extending axis. The brush preferably includes twin brushes. Several mechanisms translate the reciprocal motion of the oscillating member into rotational motion of the brush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a burner by a burner cleaner. The method comprises removing a burner nozzle, partly inserting the burner cleaner into the burner, connecting a threaded guide of the cleaner to the burner at a thread of an inlet pipe, bringing a shaft being a part of the burner cleaner and partly surrounded by the guide to rotate by a motor, thereby bringing a flare brush connected to the other end of the shaft to hit inner surface of the burner and remove deposit from it, and moving the shaft with the flare brush in the guide enabling the flare brush to clean the inner surface of the burner. The invention further provides a burner cleaner, comprising a shaft, an annular, threaded guide mounted around and coaxially with the shaft, and being shorter than the shaft, a flare brush connected at one end of the shaft, and a motor connected to other end of the shaft.

Abstract: A fluid operated wash brush is provided. The wash brush includes a casing having a downwardly opening top cover. The casing includes a liquid inlet for connection to a fluid supply. The wash brush also includes a rotary wash brush and a mounting shaft supported by the casing for relative rotation on which the rotary wash brush is carried. A retention mechanism is carried on a distal end of the mounting shaft for releasable engagement and disengagement with the rotary wash brush.

Abstract: This relates generally to devices used in the removal of excess spray-applied insulation from building components, and more particularly to a variable-length roller assembly for rotary scrubbers used in the removal of such excess insulation. The variable-length roller assembly for a rotary scrubber comprises a base roller assembly defining opposite outer ends and at least one extension roller also defining opposite ends. One end of the at least one extension roller is preferably adapted for removable connection with at least the outer ends of the base roller assembly. The at least one extension roller preferably comprises a plurality of extension rollers, with each defining opposite ends. One end of each extension roller is adapted for removable connection with the outer ends of the base roller assembly.

Abstract: A novel portable waxing and buffing tool is disclosed whereby a tool portion comprising a waxer/buffer is connected to a power supply portion by a power cord. The waxer/buffer is sized to be held by the palm of a user and can be fitted with working discs for the waxing or buffing of surfaces. The power supply portion is attachable to the belt of a user and includes accessible and replaceable rechargeable batteries. The power supply portion has a power socket for interconnecting with the waxer/buffer for supplying power or to an A.C. battery charger for recharging the batteries.

Abstract: A plurality of ridges is woven into the water-absorbing material on a floor mop's attachment, eliminating the undesired “flip-over” caused by the wet stickiness of the fabric surface when users are mopping the floor. The parallel ridges provide the “push-away” force to resist the stickiness, and also increase the scrubbing power of floor mop due to the hardness of the ridge material.

Abstract: A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid directly down onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly also includes a novel control unit carried by the vehicle for controlling the dispensing of the washing liquid from the windshield washer assembly. Uniquely, the control unit includes a sensor that is operably associated with the pump for sensing the position of the wiper arm as it moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the glass surface and for controllably energizing the pump at selected positions of the wiper drive arm so that the washer fluid is always dispensed forwardly of the wiper blade to avoid smearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade latching device, for coupling a wiper blade (10) to a wiper arm (12), having at least one wiper unit (14) which has at least one latching means (16, 18), which can be deflected counter to a tensioning force, and at least one guide means (20, 22). It is proposed that the latching means (16, 18) is at least partially decoupled from the guide means (20, 22).

Abstract: A hood for a mechanized sweeper comprises an upper surface, an adjustable front flap, an adjustable rear flap, and end skirts. The adjustable front flap is configured to extend perpendicularly downward from the upper surface. The adjustable rear flap is configured to extend perpendicularly downward from the upper surface. The end skirts are configured to extend perpendicularly downward from the upper surface and further configured to extend perpendicular from the front flap and the rear flap such that the adjustable front and rear flaps are adjusted to maintain a depth equal to the depth of the end skirts.

Abstract: A hood for a mechanized sweeper has dual portions connected via a mating surface and includes several downward depending flaps for increasing volumetric efficiency of defined vacuum plenum. The three flaps consist of a front flap, a middle flap, and a rear flap, and are of a cartridge type to facilitate replacement. The front and rear flaps are adjustable to allow for lowering of these two flaps in the event of wear due to friction against a paved road surface. A mechanism for raising the leading edge of the hood is also provided.

Abstract: A domestic appliance such as a cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a component such as separating apparatus, carried by a chassis. A catch is provided and is operable to release the component from the chassis. The component and the chassis are able to move slightly with respect to each other. When the appliance is lifted, lugs on the separating apparatus move into slots on the chassis so as to inhibit release of the catch when the appliance is lifted. Thus, accidental release of the separating apparatus from the chassis is avoided.

Abstract: A glass door hinge structure is installed on a lateral side of a glass door, and the glass door is combined with a hinge body, a hinge cover, an axial bolt and a fixing base, and the fixing base is fixed on the edge of a doorway. The hinge body is a thickened face portion, and the hinge cover has a protrusion attached onto an internal surface of the hinge cover, and the protrusion is in form of an indent, and both sides of the indent separately have a penetrating hole for installing the axial bolt, and the upper and lower positions of the thickened face portion have two transversally disposed screw thread holes and penetrated through the inner edge of the penetrating hole for an interconnection.

Abstract: A glass door hinge structure includes a hinge base, an axial bolt, and a fixing base, and a glass door is installed into a clamping groove at the middle of a hinge base and the glass door is free of gaps for a direct installation, and the fixing base is fixed on the ground, and long screw thread holes disposed adjacent to a hole base of the fixing base are provided for turning two long screw bolts, so as to adjust and change the angle for leveling both sides of the glass door and enhance the screw connection and application of the long screw bolts. The resilience of a long spring coil installed to both sides of a transversal screw hole of the hinge base is enhanced to extend the life expectancy and resume the two glass doors quickly to their closed position.

Abstract: A door hinge structure includes a turning body and a fixing body installed respectively at upper and lower lateral positions of a door plank and a door frame, and the turning body and the fixing body are pivotally coupled by an axial bolt, such that the resilience of a transversal long spring coil installed in the turning body can be enhanced to achieve the effects for installing the door plank successfully in a one-time construction and quickly resuming the door plank to its closed position.

Abstract: Embodiments of multi-axis vehicle door hinges are provided that are adapted to facilitate pivotal motion of a vehicle door about a substantially vertical axis of rotation for swing-out rotation as well as to facilitate pivotal motion of a vehicle door about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation for vertical-lift rotation and providing means for adjusting the opening angle of the hinge in both the horizontal and vertical axis of rotation.

Abstract: Embodiments of multi-axis vehicle door hinges are provided that are adapted to facilitate pivotal motion of a vehicle door about a substantially vertical axis of rotation for swing-out rotation, lateral motion of a vehicle door about a substantially horizontal plane, as well as to facilitate pivotal motion of a vehicle door about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation for vertical-lift rotation and providing means for adjusting the opening angle of the hinge in both the horizontal and vertical axis of rotation.

Abstract: A typical door hinge pin may be removed and replaced by a longer stainless steel (or suitable alternative) rod which is bent into a rail or hanger of any suitable size and shape which swings from the hinge and is suitable for hanging items such as towels and clothes. The unique feature of this invention is that both ends of the rod are inserted into a hinge channel, allowing more sturdiness and versatility than similar rails with a single mounting. The two ends can either be inserted into the same hinge in a pincer-like fashion from above and below and secured by attaching a strut, or be inserted into two separate hinges, both from above, thus providing scope for a larger rail structure. Other notable features of the hanger include its durability, ease of manufacture, its scope for decorative forms, scope for attaching accessories such as hooks and support struts, the ease of installation and dismantlement, and lack of any damage resulting from this method of mounting.

Abstract: A lever handle comprises a handle, a hollow sleeve and a cover. The handle has a casing portion and a cylinder formed at one end of the casing portion. The cylinder has an extending protrusion. The hollow sleeve that is installed within the cylinder of the handle has a shaft tube, an extending tube and at least one inward protrusion. The extending tube is formed at one side of the shaft tube and engages with the extending protrusion of the cylinder. The cover is coupled to the casing portion of the handle so as to limit the hollow sleeve.

Abstract: A synthetic material clamp includes a band bent ring-shaped, having band ends with toothed coupling sections together forming a latching coupling. Each coupling section has a first latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band inner side and a second latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band outer side. The latching elements are arranged on the coupling sections so the first latching element of a coupling section engages upon closing of the latching coupling. The first and second latching elements are located on opposite sides of a plane centrally dividing the band in a longitudinal direction. The latching elements of both coupling sections include on a side facing the plane a supporting surface arranged when the latching coupling is closed, with the supporting surfaces of one of the latching elements engaging the supporting surfaces of the latching elements of the other coupling section.

Abstract: A cable tie includes: a belt body with a gear portion and a through portion. The through portion with a cross-hole forms on one end of the belt body and there is a first against-block and a second against-block forms inside the cross-hole and protrudes in different direction. Those against-blocks can against with the gear on the belt body.

Abstract: A fastener for holding or clamping at least one object is provided that comprises: a band (10) formed into a closed loop, said band having a first end and a second end and teeth (18) on its outer surface; and a head (12) that holds the band in a closed loop and comprises a first and a second passageway (20, 22). The second end of the band is secured in a second passageway (20) by teeth (24) that engage with the teeth of the band. The band is then passed around the object to form a loop and the first end of the band is pushed into the first passageway (22) that also includes teeth that engages the teeth on the band and prevents the band from being pulled out of the first passageway. A chamber (34) is located at one end of the first passageway (22) and has an opening in the outer face of the head.