Abstract: A knee pad with locking clips adjustable straps clip onto the pants of the wearer at the sides of the knees, with no uncomfortable strap encircling the leg. Clip lock rings slide over spring clips to lock them, thereby retaining the knee pad attached to the pant leg under all conditions of use.

Abstract: A method of making bibs wherein an elongated web of absorbent paper is laminated with an elongated web of plastic film to form a laminated web by embossing the absorbent paper and heat sealing the embossed area with the plastic film. The embossed areas are in the form of an array of spaced areas of a predetermined geometry. A stripe of an adhesive is applied along an edge of the laminated web of absorbent paper and plastic film on the plastic film side thereof. The stripe of adhesive is covered with a release tape. The laminated web is severed transversely at predetermined longitudinal intervals to form individual bibs, which are collected.

Abstract: A pair of straps or a single strap attaches to the top of a towel portion. The ends of the straps or single strap extend around a user and are tied together. Each strap end has an enlarged end that is between the user's legs to act as a sight barrier to block view inside the user's shorts. If two straps are used, they can be sewn to the towel portion, but a single strap could attach by a releasable fastener so that the strap could stay on the users though the user's removes the towel. Pockets on the towel body, straps or connections between the straps and towel body can hold personal objects.

Abstract: A garment for the torso of a person comprises a lower edge extending around the person when the garment is being worn; the garment further comprising a pocket in which the garment may be stowed, the pocket being disposed in a portion of the garment adjacent the lower edge of the garment.

Abstract: A pair of pants including ventilation openings is disclosed. In one aspect, the pants include a right front panel connected to a right rear panel to form a right leg of the pants and a left front panel connected to a left rear panel to form a left leg of the pants. The right rear panel and the left rear panel each include a vent which extends downwardly from each rear panel and terminates at a downwardly directed opening, facilitating airflow through the pair of pants.

Abstract: A medical gown for medical examinations, treatments, and procedures that ensures the privacy and dignity of a patient, comprising a series of flaps over access portals on the gown for breast, abdomen, spine, shoulder, and proctological examinations. The gown further comprising flaps that can be held closed either by a fastening means, or designed to be held closed by virtue of being oversized and tucked into the access portals of the gown. The gown further comprising arm lengths that can extend to the wrists of a patient and a pocket disposed on the abdomen or sleeve of the gown.

Abstract: A multifunctional convertible sewn or knitted article that is made from flexible materials is convertible to a three-dimensional item with functions unassociated with functions of the original article that can be further transformed into a carrying device. It comprises an article portion and a container for this article portion that is incorporated into this article and is constructed in accordance with a desired predetermined shape and design of items into which the article can be transformed. The incorporated container is used such a way that when the article is encompassed inside the container and parts of the container are joined together along their sides by fastening means it takes the predetermined three-dimensional shape of the desired item. The size of the container must correspond to the volume of the article encompassed inside in such a way that when the article is encompassed and closed inside the container, additional filler is not needed to take a desired three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A medical examination gown designed to alleviate the necessity of removing the entire gown in order to permit routine and other medical examination procedures. The gown comprises of a conventional medical gown in varying sizes with a conventional rear tie closure; however also comprising closable flap-like openings at various other locations, including, but not limited to the breast, abdomen, and back.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glove pattern design having back finger portions including two folds or tucks on each finger excluding the thumb. This pattern enables the glove to have a more natural finger curvature which is more comfortable to the wearer than the single fold or tuck pattern of the prior art. Furthermore, the tucks are formed differently from cuts into both opposing sides of the back finger parts where the tucks will be located. The tucks are secured by stitching where the V-shaped cuts are made, preferably along the length of the tuck from end to end. This additional step which is also novel in the prior art enables the tuck to be created in the glove at an angle that corresponds to the more natural curvature of the fingers in a relaxed position. This curving of the fingers provides the articulation necessary to have the glove conform to the natural position of the hand.

Abstract: Headgear that includes a crown and one or more visors. The visor or visors can be removably attached to virtually any location of the external surface of the crown.

Abstract: Headgear that includes a crown and one or more accessories. The accessory or accessories can be removably attached to virtually any location of the external or internal surface of the crown.

Abstract: A device for restraining a lower portion of pants to prevent them from dragging along the ground is disclosed. A separate unit attaches to a rear portion of each shoe worn by a user. The device itself may include two surfaces defining a space or a single surface forming a gap for receipt of each of a user's lower pants' legs. The device thereby retains the pants' legs above the ground preventing damage to the pants' legs.

Abstract: In the case of an integral helmet with a helmet shell (1) which protects the head, with a visor opening (2) and with a chin part (4) which defines the lower side of the visor opening (2) and is provided with a plurality of functional elements and at least partially with a decorative surface, simpler handling and savings on weight can be achieved in that the chin part (4) is formed with a supporting part (8) which carries the functional elements, and in that the decorative surface is formed by at least one surface part (9) which is connected to the supporting part (8).

Abstract: In a protective garment comprising an outer shell and a lining system, the outer shell has a front closure, which is openable and closeable, and the lining system has a front closure, which is openable and closeable. Each front closure extends along a generally vertical path when said front closure is closed while the protective garment is being worn by a wearer standing vertically. The front closures are staggered so as not to overlie one another when the front closures are. closed while the protective garment is being worn. In one embodiment, the front closure of the outer shell is arranged so as to be approximately centered between two arm-covering portions of the protective garment, when the front closures are closed while the protective garment is being worn.

Abstract: The conservation of water is an issue that preoccupies an increasing number of people. Among all domestic appliances, toilet is an appliance that consumes an appreciable quantity of water. The present invention provides a dual flush system that allows to select the volume of water when using a toilet by choosing between two volumes of water. The dual flush system can be easily installed without tools on a toilet.

Abstract: A universal kit for installing a flush lever 22 on a toilet water tank wall 12A, and a toilet with the kit components installed therein, whereby the same components can be used to quickly and efficiently install the handle on the front face, side face, or angled portion of the toilet tank. The kit comprises a fixture 66 for mounting a flush rod actuation handle 20 on a tank wall, whereby the handle can be rotated about an axis 58, 60 extending perpendicularly from the wall into the tank. A flush rod 34 is angulated in three dimensions and has opposite end portions 36, 38, having the same shape, such that either end portion is selectively securable in the mounting fixture 66 for corotation with the handle.

Abstract: A spa heats or cools air in the air space surrounding the water containment vessel to heat or cool the water in the water containment vessel. The air is heated and cooled and is circulated within the spa cabinet in contact with the underside of the tub and the plumbing for transferring or absorbing heat from the water through the tub and the plumbing. The air is heated by a solid state thermoelectric device or a conventional space heater and is cooled using a solid state thermoelectric device. Preferably a single thermoelectric device is mounted through a wall in the spa cabinet and is used for both heating and cooling the air in the air space.

Abstract: A rod assembly for supporting a curtain between a first surface and a second surface includes a first attachment assembly, a second attachment assembly and a rod. Each attachment assembly attaches to a respective surface and includes an angularly adjustable section receiver. The rod includes a first rod section and a second rod section. The first rod section is attached to the first section receiver and includes a first curved section positioned distally from the first section receiver. The second rod section is attached to the second section receiver and includes a second curved section positioned distally from the second section receiver. In one embodiment, the second curved section is slidably connected to the first curved section in a male-female relationship so that a length of the rod is adjustable. The first rod section can include a locking mechanism that is adapted to contact the second rod section to frictionally secure the first rod section and the second rod section to one another.

Abstract: A lavatory system configured to provide hand washing access to a user and an enclosure system for use with such a lavatory system are disclosed. The lavatory system includes a deck providing a first and second station. The enclosure system includes a first and second cover for inhibiting access to plumbing between the first and second stations. The first and second covers include first and second portions that are removable. The first cover is mounted at the first station and the second cover is mounted at the second station. The first portion is removed on the first cover to provide a first recess and the second portion is removed on the second cover to provide a second recess so that the first and second recesses can receive the plumbing. The first and second covers each have a front wall with a contour that allows for increased space beneath the deck.

Abstract: Not only when tableware and vessels have a point contact, but also when they have a surface contact and line contact, abrasions caused thereby are made visually less noticeable and performance of cleaning soil deposited on the surface is improved. In a surface protection structure for protecting the surface of a water-depositable member, such as the sink of a system kitchen, an embossed pattern is formed by a plurality of hemispherical projections protrusively provided on a smooth bottom face, and the embossed pattern is subjected to surface finishing with good removing property of stains. At this time, an interval between those projections which are adjoining in at least one direction and/or an interval between those projections which are adjoining in another direction orthogonal to the one direction may be set to 2.0 to 10.0 mm.

Abstract: A portable travel crib, play yard or other infant or child containment device is provided. The device may have longitudinal support structures. The device may also have an upper peripheral support structure provides an outward compressive force.

Abstract: A fastener system is implemented to assemble a fabric element with a frame structure of a nursery device for supporting a baby occupant. The fastener system includes a first connecting structure joined with the fabric element and configured to complementarily mate with a second connecting structure having a protrusion extending along a support beam of the frame structure. The first connecting structure includes a flat affixing portion joined with an edge of the fabric element, and an engaging catch linked with the affixing portion through a joint portion. The second connecting structure complementarily mates within the engaging catch of the first connecting structure to fasten the fabric element with the support beam.

Abstract: A device for covering a bed includes a first covering member, a second covering member, and a securing mechanism. The first covering member and second covering member are shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, and include at least one zipper attached to the outer portions thereof. The zipper can be securely attached to the securing mechanism, preferably a loop attached to the first covering member, by a lock. The device can include a pleated region within the first covering member, an elastic cord attached to the outer portions of the first covering member, and elastic straps attached to the first covering member to secure the device to a mattress. The device can include a pull tab coupled to the zippers, and an electronic sensor attached to the first covering member to detect the unzipping of the zipper.

Abstract: This patent discloses a bedding article having a lower sheet attached to an upper sheet. The lower sheet may include a support section surrounded by a foot panel, a head panel, a right panel, and a left panel. The foot panel may include a first notch and a second notch and the head panel may include a third notch and a fourth notch. An area between a first acute corner of the first notch and a second acute corner of the second notch may form a bend region. The upper sheet may include a top section and a warmth section, where the warmth section may be positioned between a bottom, a top, an upper right section, and an upper left section. The foot panel may be attached to the right panel and to the left panel. The head panel may be attached to the right panel and to the left panel. The bottom of the upper sheet between the upper right section and upper left section may be attached to the bend region of the lower sheet.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides an emergency evacuation apparatus for removing a bed-ridden person from a bed in an emergency situation. The apparatus includes a base tray having at least one transverse fold line to allow the base tray to bend as two or more panels. This apparatus is therefore suitable for use with a modern adjustable bed, which can be electrically or manually operated to adjust the profile of the mattress to provide better ergonomic support for the person lying on the bed. The base tray also has mechanical locking means operable between an unlocked condition where the base tray can bend along the transverse fold line and a locked condition where the base tray is unable to bend along the transverse fold line. The mechanical locking means also provides the base tray with sufficient longitudinal rigidity to support the weight of an adult person.

Abstract: A body support for medical applications comprising a main body piece, at least one expansion piece, and at least one, preferably two arm pieces, which may have their own expansion pieces. All of the pieces are preferably made of soft flexible materials. In one embodiment, the pieces are a soft cloth covering containing an internal cushion without an internal rigid frame. In an alternate embodiment the pieces are a soft cloth covering containing an internal cushion with an internal rigid frame. In yet another alternate embodiment, the pieces are a soft cloth covering containing a rigid or quasi-rigid internal frame and covered with a cushioning padding, such as foam rubber, batting or the like.

Abstract: A kit for medical applications comprising a main body piece, at least one expansion piece and a sanitation cover. All of the pieces are preferably made of soft flexible materials. In one embodiment, the pieces, except the sanitation cover, are a soft cloth covering containing an internal cushion without an internal rigid frame. In an alternate embodiment the pieces, except the sanitation cover, are a soft cloth covering containing an internal cushion with an internal rigid frame. In yet another alternate embodiment, the pieces, except the sanitation cover, are a soft cloth covering containing a rigid or quasi-rigid internal frame and covered with a cushioning padding, such as foam rubber, batting or the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gelastic cushion. The gelastic cushion is made from a conventional gelastic composition. The gelastic cushion has a structure having a first wall that defines an opening area and buckles when a force is applied to the first wall. When the first wall buckles a predetermined amount, a second wall, interconnected to the first wall, also buckles. The second wall decreases the chance that the first wall bottoms out. Bottoming out increases the pressure on the patient (a.k.a., the force) overlying the gelastic cushion. That increased pressure is undesirable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bedding or seating product (10) having a spring core (12) comprising coil springs (26) having unknotted end turns (72, 74) made from high tensile strength wire. In each embodiment, the end turns (72, 74) of the coil springs (26) are generally U-shaped having one arcuate leg (76) longer than the other (78), the legs (76, 78) being joined by a connector (80) having an arcuate bump (81) therein. The springs (26) are oriented in the spring core (12) such that a long leg (76) of one end turn (72) abuts a short leg (78) of the adjacent end turn (72) prior to be wrapped in helical lacing wire (32). The high tensile wire enables the coil springs (26) to be manufactured using less wire than heretofore possible.

Abstract: A therapeutic mattress is providing including an encasing housing a base layer and a patient support layer in a cavity of the encasing. The base layer has a foam base member and foam side panels connected to the base member. The patient support layer is provided above the base layer and has a plurality of sections or zones. One of the plurality of sections is made of an inflatable component, and another of the plurality of sections is made of a non-inflatable component. In one embodiment, the zones of the patient support surface include a head zone adjacent a head of the mattress, a foot zone adjacent a foot end of the mattress, a seat zone adjacent the head zone, and a knee zone between the seat zone and the foot zone. A foam mattress is provided in the head zone, and an air mattress having a plurality of individual air cells fluidly interconnected is provided in the foot zone.

Abstract: A process for removing dye and improving hand in cellulosic textiles utilizing a mercerizing ozone bath. The process also prevents redeposit of dye which is residual in a dyeing process. The time and temperature of the process is dependent upon the type of dye and the temperature the process is run. The process can be used in vat dyeing, jet dyeing, package dyeing and the like to obtain different shades of color while improving the hand and luster of the textile.

Abstract: Textile fabrics comprising not less than 70% by weight of cellulose are treated with solutions of one or more silicon compounds in liquid ammonia. Cellulose molecules are crosslinked by the treatment, producing good wrinkle resistance and good water retention capacity.

Abstract: A composition useful for treating fabrics. The composition contains a silver-containing copolymer having polymerized units of a monomer X and a monomer Y; wherein monomer X is an ethylenically unsaturated compound having a substituent group selected from an unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic group having at least one hetero atom selected from N, O and S; wherein monomer Y is selected from carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid salts, carboxylic acid esters, organosulfuric acids, organosulfuric acid salts, sulfonic acids, sulfonic acid salts, phosphonic acids, phosphonic acid salts, vinyl esters, (meth)acrylamides, C8-C20 aromatic monomers containing at least one exocyclic ethylenic unsaturation and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator (100) selectively supplying steam into a drum (30) according to the present invention includes a course select part (420) for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part (430) for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller (440) for controlling the steam generator (100) based on a wash course selected from the course select part (420) (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part (430). The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a washing method of a washing machine, in which an out of order of a water level sensor in a steam generator which generates steam is detected exactly, for safe protection of the steam generator and laundry, and effective performance of the washing. To achieve the object of the present invention, the washing method includes the steps of ($ sensing a water level sensor being out of order during steam washing, and (B) turning off the? steam generator if it is sensed that the water level sensor is out of order.

Abstract: A method for cleaning and restoring a hydrophobic effect of textiles in a domestic washing machine in which hydrophobic substances dissolved in the washing liquid are contacted with the textiles during a treatment process. A washing process for cleaning the textiles while adding a special detergent is carried out in the presence of an inflow of fresh water, and at the end thereof, the used washing liquid is pumped off. The soapy water used for the preceding process is replaced and a multi-stage rinsing process is carried out for the textiles. After termination of the rinsing process, the last rinsing water is replaced and the hydrophobic substances are added to a newly supplied amount of fresh water, and a treatment process for waterproofing the textiles is carried out in an additive-containing washing liquid and the used additive-containing washing liquid is removed without repeating the rinsing process.

Abstract: An automatic clothes washer comprises a wash tub in which is disposed a wash basket defining a wash chamber for receiving fabric articles, and an article mover located within the wash chamber and driven by a motor to impart mechanical energy to the fabric articles upon contact. A method for controlling the operation of the automatic clothes washer comprises determining the work imparted to the fabric articles by the article mover, and controlling an operating cycle of the automatic washer based on the determined work.

Abstract: The present invention relates to symmetrical tetraazo cationic compounds of formula (I) Dye1-L-Dye1 in which formula: Dye1 represents: in which: W1, which are identical, represent: W2, which are identical, represent: W3, which are identical, represent: L represents an optionally substituted C1-C60 hydrocarbon-based chain, optionally bearing at least one cationic charge, optionally interrupted with and/or terminated at one and the other of the ends with at least one hetero atom or group comprising at least one hetero atom; the electrical neutrality of the compounds being ensured by means of one or more cosmetically acceptable, identical or different anions An. A subject of the invention is similarly a composition comprising such a dye as direct dye, and also a process using the said composition for dyeing keratin fibres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(amino or substituted amino)-5,6-substituted phenol compounds according to the Formula (I), as defined herein and compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and a compound of the Formula (I).