Abstract: An elastic body armor carrier vest is described. Embodiments of the invention are comprised of a front portion contain at least two pouches adapted to carry ballistic armor and/or trauma plates, and a rear portion comprising at least one pouch adapted to carry ballistic armor and/or trauma plates. Embodiments of the invention are comprised of elastic fabric to provide a cooler, better fitting garment, that holds ballistic armor inserts and trauma plates securely in position, enhancing the comfort and security of the wearer.

Abstract: Protective helmet of the type comprising a first outer visor to intercept the viewing aperture of the helmet mounted rotatably on said helmet, a second visor mounted, inside said first outer visor, rotatably on the cap of the helmet, and a device for actuation and mounting of said second visor on said cap, said second visor including a shielding portion and two ends at the sides of said shielding portion and being at least partly elastically deformable. The inner visor comprises, at least at one side end thereof, a fork and, at or in proximity of one or other of the side ends thereof, at least one externally projecting tooth. Correspondingly, said device for actuation and mounting comprises at least one pin for engaging, directly or indirectly, with said fork and at least one circular guide inside which said projecting tooth of said second visor is removably coupled in a sliding manner, said at least one pin and said at least one circular guide being integral and/or integrated with said cap.

Abstract: A protective glove (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker. The glove (10) includes an outer shell (22), at least one liner (24, 28, 30) located inside of the outer shell (22), and a dead air space (34) located inside of the outer shell (22).

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to protective garments. In one embodiment, a protective garment comprises an apron, a first leg protector, a second leg protector, a pouch, and a fastener. The apron covers the lower abdominal region of a person and has a top edge, a front surface, a back surface, and a waist attachment means configured to releasably securing the apron to the waist of the person. The first and second leg protectors extend from the apron, each having at least one leg attachment means configured to releasably securing the first and second leg protectors to first and second legs of the person. The pouch has a flap and a back portion attached to the top edge of the apron and can be used to store rolled-up apron and first and second leg protectors by attaching the flap to the back portion using the fastener.

Abstract: A protective sports-pad has an outer surface, an inner surface, a recess, multiple protrusions and multiple airways. The recess is formed in the inner surface of the protective sports-pad. The protrusions are formed on and protrude from the inner surface in the recess. The airways are formed between adjacent protrusions. The airways between the protrusions allow heat to escape easily and moisture and sweat in the airways to evaporate. Consequently, the protective sports-pad does not form a breeding ground for germs, does not irritate a person's skin and is comfortable to wear.

Abstract: A safety harness system to facilitate attachment and storage of a safety harness. The safety harness is secured to a garment to allow the safety harness to be removed and stored with the garment, thereby preventing entanglement and loss of the safety harness during removal and storage. By securing the safety harness to the garment, the safety harness is less likely to become tangled, lost or damaged during storage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cloak-type raincoat which can be rapidly put on so as to prevent garments and personal belongings from becoming wet owing to rain or snow falling suddenly. The raincoat is about 0.05 mm and is very thin, thus allowing a user to walk or perform actions without suffering inconvenience. The raincoat is made of a transparent material, thus easily ensuring visibility, therefore allowing the user to safely walk at night. The volume of the raincoat is small, so that it is convenient to carry or store the raincoat.

Abstract: A garment having a jacket and a removable vest is provided. The vest includes first and second front vest panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear vest panel. A pair of openings to be called armholes are formed through the vest. The jacket includes first and second front jacket panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear jacket panel. A pair of sleeves are joined to the jacket such that the vest may be worn over the jacket, with the pair of sleeves projecting through the pair of openings.

Abstract: A suspender set and peace officer's shirt are described wherein the suspenders for the duty belt are located beneath the officer's shirt with only a portion of the suspender set extending outwardly through the front and rear of the shirt for connection to the duty belt worn by the officer.

Abstract: A personal protective garment, preferably a glove, for protecting at least a portion of the body of a wearer is disclosed. The garment comprises a liner, an overlayer and at least one covering layer. The liner comprises a flexible material and is adapted to be worn on at least a portion of the body of the wearer. The overlayer comprises a milled polymer and is adapted to cover at least a portion of the liner and is secured to the liner. The covering layer comprises a polymer and is adhering to and covering at least a portion of the overlayer. The milled polymer is preferably milled rubber. Also disclosed is a method of making a personal protective garment, preferably a glove.

Abstract: A performance glove 100 comprises a glove body 111 including a palm portion 110 joined to a back portion 132 for fitting about an individual's hand. Finger portions 112-118 and a thumb portion 120 are joined to glove body 111 for receiving the fingers and thumb. An elastic wrist strap 124 is attached at its proximal end to back portion 132 of glove body 111 adjacent thumb portion 120 at an approximate 45 degree angle to an axis 128 that passes through a conical opening 134 and a middle finger portion 116. Elestic wrist strap 124 extends along its length sufficient to wrap about the wrist exactly once, with distal end of elastic wrist strap 124 removably attached to back portion 132 of glove body 111 adjacent to a pinky finger portion 112 at an approximate 45 degree angle to axis 128.

Abstract: A puncture indicating glove comprises a bilayer formed by an inner glove layer and an outer glove layer, the outer glove having an opacity in the range of 23-34%. The opacity of the over glove is controlled by the inclusion in the over glove of a fine particulate material, in particular selected from the group comprising titanium dioxide, silica, barite powder, barium sulphate, barium carbonate, calcium carbonate, gypsum, clay, talc, alumina white, basic magnesium carbonate, zinc oxide. The inner glove has a chroma range C* which is controlled to result in a glove that indicates optimally with transparent liquid and strongly coloured liquids such as blood. The inner glove has a chroma C* which is greater than 30, advantageously greater than 40, more preferably greater than 43, and in particular greater than 46.

Abstract: The invention provides an all-in-one golf belt for attaching objects. In an embodiment, the all-in-all golf belt includes: a flat strip having inner and outer surfaces, which is configured to be disposed around a portion of a golfer's body; fasteners provided on the outer surface of the flat strip, one or more of the fasteners being configured to engage at least one of the objects; and holding portions provided in each of the objects, each of the holding portions being configured to hold a portion of at least one of the fasteners. The holding portions of the objects are configured to hold the at least one of the fasteners with force of a predetermined magnitude. The fasteners may include hook-and-loop fasteners and magnets. The objects may be a glove, a ball marker, a ball mark repair tool, and a golf ball pouch.

Abstract: A helmet jacket for covering and protecting a helmet and for substantially and releasably enclosing the volume inside the helmet to allow the covered helmet to function as a sealed carrying and storage container. The jacket may include elastic segments that define respective constricted openings through which the chin straps of the helmet extend on opposed sides of a releasable fastening element so that the chin straps may be used to carry the helmet while the fastened jacket material substantially encloses the volume inside the helmet to define a storage volume within the helmet.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable, lightweight, disposable potty training device that may be carried inconspicuously into any private or public restroom and that may be securely fitted onto a conventional toilet seat quickly and effortlessly, with the use of minimum stall space, to be used in teaching children to use toilets and at the same time to maintain the utmost hygiene. The training device is disposable and constructed of inexpensive materials for single use.

Abstract: A urinal includes: a urinal body; a high-frequency sensor which radiates a radio beam obliquely passing through an upper surface of the urinal body toward a bowl and receives a reflected wave from an object so as to generate a detection signal; and a valve which discharges or stops flushing water to the urinal body in response to the detection signal. An angle formed between a first plane including the upper surface of the urinal body and a second plane including a radiation surface of an antenna of the high-frequency sensor is in a range of more than 0 degree to less than 90 degree. A cross line where the first plane and the second plane intersect with each other is substantially parallel to a horizontal direction of the urinal body. The radio beam is a linearly-polarized wave. An excitation direction of the radio beam intersects with the cross line. An intensity of the radio beam passing through the urinal body is larger than that of the radio beam reflected by the upper surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for advertising a product or service and for sanitizing, deodorizing, and preventing splatter of fluids discharged in a urinal. The apparatus comprises a fluid permeable receptacle herein referred to as “receptacle” suspended along its longitudinal axis for absorbing discharged fluids and releasing the absorbed fluids into a drain of the urinal, an advertisement layer, and fasteners for fastening the receptacle to the urinal. The receptacle comprises particulate material embedded within compartments of the receptacle. The particulate material comprises an anti-splatter material for preventing splatter of fluids, an odor removal material for removing undesired odor from the fluids, and a sanitizing material for cleaning and disinfecting the fluids. Grommets along with the fasteners may be used for fastening the receptacle to the urinal. Advertisements may be printed on the surface of the receptacle or the advertisement layer.

Abstract: A toilet having improved flush capabilities, an electrical system for foul air evacuation including bacterial filtration, a storage compartment, a night-light, improved waste disposal, and optional accessories for converting the toilet into a medical work-station for ease of use by patients who may have special requirements and/or needs.

Abstract: A heated seating system for integration within an in-ground pool is provided that selectively channels heated water from a source of heated water directly through one or more seating structures disposed within the pool. Heated water is selectively channeled to thus distribute the heated water through the seating about where individuals are designed to sit and/or recline. The seating areas receiving the heated water may be integrally formed with the pool or otherwise may be detachable therefrom. The seating may also be utilized with both fiberglass and concrete pools.

Abstract: A spa system of the invention includes a room of a structure having a plurality of faces defining a room interior space. A plurality of panels each have a front surface and a rear, with the front surface of each of the panels having an emissivity characteristic with respect to infrared s radiation of from 0 to approximately 0.3. A securing device is provided for securing each of the panels to one of the faces of the room, with the securing device being positioned on the rear of each of the panels. An infrared radiation emitter generates infrared radiation and disperses the radiation about the room interior space. The infrared radiation emitter is positioned in the interior space such that infrared radiation generated by the infrared radiation emitter strikes the front surfaces of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: An emergency shower system for attachment to a water pipe located behind a wall and a valve mounted to the pipe. The system includes a frame mounted to the wall around the valve, a panel connected to the frame for covering an opening in the wall to expose the valve, the panel having an opening, a plate mounted to the panel to close the panel opening and a handle mounted to the plate. The system also includes a linkage pivotally connected to the plate and to the valve, such that vertical movement of the handle and plate are translated to rotational movement by the linkage so as to operate the valve. There are no openings apparent in the front of the shower system. The handle only moves vertically and at a constant distance of about one and a half inches from the wall. An eye/face wash station may be included with the shower. The eye/face wash station includes a pull down tray with two spray nozzles. The nozzles are connected to another valve which is opened by the rotation of the pull down tray.

Abstract: A bed includes a stand, a bed plank, a lifting and lowering device for the bed plank, and a power mechanism; the stand includes a supporting beam, supporting rods joined to two ends of the supporting beam, a main rod joined to an intermediate portion of the supporting beam; the lifting and lowering device includes a beam, sleeves joined to two ends of the beam and positioned around the supporting rods of the stand, and a sliding member, which is joined to the beam so as to slide on the main rod of the stand; the power mechanism includes a motor, a screw rod connected to the motor, and a sleeve, which is positioned around and threaded engaged with the screw rod; the sleeve is securely joined to the sliding member; the bed plank is securely joined to the sleeves of the lifting and lowering device.

Abstract: A “smart crib” has a frame movably supported by posts, a mattress supported on the frame, the frame being movable between a raised position and a lowered position, a protective enclosure surrounding the frame and mattress, having at least one portion movable between a raised and a lowered position. The crib also includes a first elevation mechanism for moving the frame between the lowered position and the raised position, and a second elevation mechanism for moving the enclosure portion between the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: A shopping carriage hammock sling is provided to assist a care-giver when shopping with an infant. The shopping carriage hammock sling is removeably attached to a shopping carriage while the care-giver shops and the infant typically sleeps. The device includes a hammock, a belting strap and an interlocking strap to securely strap an infant to the hammock, and extension straps with fasteners to removeably engage the shopping cart.

Abstract: A portable bed guard device having an elongated planner rail assembly pivotally connected to at least one elongated planner mattress underlying member that is slid under a bed mattress for providing infant rollout of bed protection for infants placed on beds without side rails

Abstract: The removable crib sheet is comprised of a moisture proof layer, an upper layer of an adsorbent material and a lower layer of an absorbent material. The moisture proof layer is comprised of a moisture proof sheet with a moisture absorbent sheet on each side of the moisture proof sheet which have been attached together through the use of ultrasonic technologies or through the use of adhesives which can withstand being cycled through a washer and a dryer. Adjacent the exterior surface of each absorbent layer there can be a soft material layer and/or a less soft material layer. The peripheral edge of the moisture proof layer, upper absorbent layer and the lower absorbent layer are attached together on the peripheral edge. The attaching can be by stitching, adhesive bonding or by heat bonding. While at least the moisture proof layer and the upper and lower layers of absorbent material are stitched or heat bonded together at the periphery, the soft material layers can be included.

Abstract: A bedding system includes a comforter and at least one sheet. One of the comforter and the sheet includes a fastening element and/or a flap adapted to work in conjunction with features of the other to hold the sheet against the comforter. The sheet may include apertures facilitating reversible coupling of first and second parts of comforter fastening elements, to hold the sheet against the comforter.

Abstract: A medical workstation and workstation system for patients includes a bed for positioning the patient in the lying position, a plurality of mobile work units, which are connected to the bed, a control unit, which is arranged at the bed and which can be connected via a first supply cable to a stationary media port, on the one hand, and via a second supply cable to a mobile media port, on the other hand, for supplying a work unit. The control unit is designed as a distribution unit, to which a plurality of mobile work units (4, 4?) are connected via connection cables.

Abstract: A patient support device for use in a medical facility. The patient support device includes a base and a table assembly coupled to the base. The table assembly includes a lower support and an upper support coupled thereto and movable with respect to the lower support. At least one of the upper support and the lower support includes a bearing layer thereon capable of improving the performance of the patient support device when the upper support moves with respect to the lower support.

Abstract: A computer controlled robot system for positioning a patient for radiation therapy or other medical procedures and the like. The robot is mounted at the top of a vertical shaft extending from the treatment room floor and includes horizontal arms arranged to maximize the available work envelope and eliminate “dead spots” in the envelope that the robot cannot reach. A double redundant coupling system for coupling devices to the robot is provided. A vision based docking system is employed for automatically coupling devices to the robot. Various enhanced safety features are provided, including device specific collision avoidance.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a pillow case, a first plurality of foam pieces, a second plurality of foam pieces which are larger on average than the first plurality of foam pieces and a third plurality of foam pieces which are larger on average than the second plurality of foam pieces, wherein the first, second, and third pluralities are disposed in the pillow case in a mix, with the first plurality of foam pieces representing approximately 20 to 30 percent of the foam disposed in the pillow case by volume, with the remaining foam disposed in the pillow case including the second plurality and the third plurality in an approximately equal proportion by volume.

Abstract: A dynamic infant head support for preventing, or correcting, the abnormal shape of a head of an infant, and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly. The support is an oval-shaped pillow, with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated. Spaced barriers divide the interior of the pillow into a plurality of compartments. A ring-like manifold passes through the interior of the pillow and communicates with each compartment. A plurality of valves is operatively associated with the manifold; one valve is located in each compartment. The valves allow fluid, such as pressurized air, in the manifold, to inflate individual compartments. The manifold is pressurized by a pump, at a remote location; a heater warms the pressurized air. A remote controller is connected to the valves by electrical leads. The controller governs the sequence of operation of the valves, and regulates the duration of time that each valve is open.

Abstract: A support surface, such as an underpad, for preventing pressure sores in a patient is a multi-layer textile assembly having a skin contact layer formed from a fabric of synthetic filament yarns woven to provide air permeability and moisture vapor permeability and having a thickness of less than 1 mm. An absorbent middle layer is formed from a breathable microfiber fabric woven to provide for moisture transition from an upper surface of the middle layer to a bottom surface of the middle layer. The skin contact layer and the middle layer are stitched together using a stitching pattern optimized to produce an open pattern with minimal puckering. A bottom layer is formed from a breathable, waterproof fabric woven from synthetic yarn to produce a moisture vapor transfer rate within the range of 5,000 to 20,000 grams per meter squared per 24 hours. The three layers are attached together around their outer edges.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved gusset for use in fire-blocking a pillow-top mattress. This gusset provides additional fire blocking to provide a pillow-top mattress with improved performance when tested according to Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California.

Abstract: An inflatable bed assembly having an inflexible cover that has one or more inflatable body support enclosures to receive one or more inflatable mattresses in a fully or nearly fully deflated state through a slit. Each mattress has a valve which is aligned with valve openings of the inflatable body support enclosures allowing them to be inflated while they are within the cover. The cover has internal dimensions that is less than or substantially equal to the corresponding external dimensions of the maximally inflated mattresses to restrict the inflatable mattresses from expanding. The bed is enhanced by inserting padding in a removable mattress padding enclosure attached to the top of the first inflatable body support enclosure.

Abstract: A hospital bed including a mattress and a frame. The width of the frame of the hospital bed is adjustable and the width of the mattress is adjustable. The hospital bed may include a frame and mattress adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

Abstract: A paint roller including a roller cover retainer that is releasable to permit a roller cover to be easily removed. The device includes a locking lever pivotable relative to the frame which actuates retainers located within the roller assembly. The locking lever also exerts an axial force adapted to disengage the roller cover from the roller assembly when the retainer is disengaged. A used roller cover can be removed without the need to grasp the used roller cover. Installation of a roller cover onto the roller assembly automatically engages the retainers and shifts the locking lever into the locked position.

Abstract: Peptides have been identified that bind with high affinity to hair. Peptide-based hair reagents formed by coupling a hair-binding peptide to a benefit agent are described. The peptide-based hair reagents include peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants are comprised of at least one hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, respectively.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods of using the compositions to color hair. The composition contains at least one polyamine, at least one acid, at least one water-insoluble ingredient, at least one hair colorant, solvent and optionally at least one auxiliary ingredient. The methods for coloring involve contacting hair with the composition of the disclosure.

Abstract: A cleaning processing part including an edge cleaning processing unit for cleaning an edge of a substrate is provided in an indexer block. An indexer robot provided in the indexer block transports an unprocessed substrate taken out of a cassette to the cleaning processing part before transporting the unprocessed substrate to an anti-reflection film processing block serving as a processor. The cleaning processing part cleans an edge and a back surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A toothbrush has a removable end cap at its free end area directed away from the bristles, which end cap closes off an inner space of a grip element. The end cap accommodates an electrical control element, in particular a potentiometer, which can be adjusted via an adjustment element arranged rotatably on the end cap. The toothbrush also comprises an electrical power consumption unit, in particular an electric motor, which is designed to set the bristles in vibration. The energy supply from an energy reservoir arranged in the interior to the electrical power consumption unit can be adjusted continuously by means of the control element, as a result of which the vibration intensity of the bristles can be steplessly adjusted.

Abstract: The drive system for a personal care appliance, such as a toothbrush, includes a first opposing pair of permanent magnet assemblies positioned longitudinally along the length of the internal surface of a cylindrical appliance housing, each first permanent magnet assembly having one portion with a north polarity and the other portion a south polarity, and a second pair of permanent magnet assemblies which are orthogonal to the first pair of permanent magnet assemblies, one second permanent magnet assembly having a plurality of abutting first parts along the length thereof, the parts alternating between a north polarity and a south polarity, the other second permanent magnet assembly having similar parts with reversed polarity. First and second armatures are mounted on, or a portion thereof forms, a spindle element which extends along the length of and outward from the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: Oral care treatments are provided, including multi-component oral care compositions and methods for delivering such compositions to the oral cavity. Oral care devices and systems for implementing such oral care treatments are also provided.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprises a main rod, a wringing tube, a bearing, a lock, and a cleaning rag assembly. The wringing tube is coaxially put over the main rod and is glidingly movable along the main rod. The fastening device is mounted on the lower end of the main rod. The cleaning rag assembly surrounds a periphery of the main rod at a lower end thereof, having an upper end held by a connecting ring, which is mounted on the wringing tube, and a lower end mounted on the fastening device, allowing easily to replace the cleaning rag assembly.

Abstract: A hairbrush includes a bristle holding member having a first end and a second end. A plurality of brush bristles are operably connected to such bristle holding member at predetermined locations thereon. A first handle member is operably connected to the first end of such bristle holding member. A second handle member is releasably securable to the second end of such bristle holding member. A securing mechanism has a first portion disposed on such bristle holding member and a second mating portion disposed on such second handle member for releasably securing such bristle holding member to such second handle member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a windshield wiper that generates heat to soften and melt obstructions like ice and snow for improving the wiping function of the wiper.

Abstract: A device for collecting waste and for disintegrating and self-cleaning and evacuating waste, the device including a waste collection system for collecting the waste, a fluid dispensing system for disintegrating the waste which is collected by the waste collection system, and a discharge system for evacuating the disintegrated waste from the device.

Abstract: A vacuum assembly module mountable to a work machine attachment for providing dust-reducing capabilities is provided. The vacuum assembly module is a self-supported unit and can be mountable to work machine attachments such as rotary brooms, cold planers, and the like to retrofit the attachment with dust-reducing capabilities. The vacuum assembly module includes a central frame that provides an air flow passage. The central frame supports a filter and a fan within the air flow passage. A fan motor operably drives the fan to draw air through the air flow passage and filter. The fan motor is operably connected to an auxiliary power source, such as a work machine. An optional vibrator may be included for operably shaking and dislodging debris from the filter. The vacuum assembly module may be attached to a debris collecting bin to form a vacuum having a hose.

Abstract: A snap-together wet nozzle for use with a vacuum assembly is described, as well as a removable squeegee assembly for use in combination with a wet nozzle for a vacuum assembly. The snap-together wet nozzle includes an elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing having outwardly tapering walls, spaced apart closed ends, and a connecting tube passageway for association with a vacuum-producing means, such as a wet/dry vacuum, and further includes a squeegee assembly capable of being insertably mounted within the elongated, generally U-shaped nozzle housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support housing comprising a housing part for an active component of a door stay, the housing part having at a first end an opening for receiving the active component. The problem of developing a support housing which can be produced on an industrial scale easily and flexibly in line with changing requirements is solved by the invention in that the housing part comprises a cut-off extruded profile. The invention also relates to a door stay comprising a stay bar with a first side, a first active component, which co-operates with the first side of the stay bar, and a support housing with a first housing part, the first end of which is open, and with an opening for the first active component, the first housing part comprising a cut-off extruded profile.