Abstract: A concealable shoulder-supported harness system for a belt fastened around the torso of a wearer, includes a support portion adapted for operative engagement with the upper torso of the wearer above the belt, wherein the support portion is further adapted for concealment within an outer garment having a portion of the garment extending substantially through the interior side of the belt, and a fastening portion extending from a lower end of the support portion through an aperture in the outer garment located proximate to the belt, wherein the fastening portion further includes an attachment mechanism for securing attachment to the belt. The present invention is further directed to a clothing attire utilizing the same.

Abstract: An article is provided and includes a first ballistic particle impenetrable material, which is formable into a pack and a second material, which is formable into an enclosure for the pack, the enclosure having an interior facing surface in abutment with a substantial entirety of an exterior of the pack.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a protective barrier insect hood which has a substantially rigid visor viewing portion connected thereto within an enlarged opening. The visor viewing portion is coupled to a supporting portion which supports the visor away from the user's face and also substantially maintains the hood away from the user's face. The supporting portion receives therein a portion of the user's cranial region. Also provided herein are methods for retro-fitting or installing a substantially rigid visor coupled to a supporting portion into a protective barrier insect hood and kit of parts for the same.

Abstract: A helmet restraint system for restraining the forward and downward movement of a helmet having an unfavorable center of gravity. A buckle strap having a first end and a second end is configured to be movably disposed in a wearer's garment. The buckle strap is preloaded between its first end, which is attached to the adjustment mechanism, and its second end, which is attached to an emergency release, and is extended in a loop coming out from first and second openings respectively in the collar of the garment for connection with a snap hook on the helmet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the shin protector apparatus aid in covering undesirable blemishes such as bruises caused by thin blood and skin tears due to delicate skin. One embodiments include a shin protector having a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end for covering a portion of a user's lower leg from the ankle to the popliteal fossa area of the user's leg, an aperture at the top end of the shin protector and an aperture at the bottom end of the shin protector so that the shin protector may be worn on a portion of a user's leg, a strap attached to the bottom end of the tubular body for maintaining the relative position of the shin protector in relation to the user's foot, and at least two support stays for supporting the shin protector positioned along the length of the tubular body.

Abstract: A kneepad with positioning support has an elongated, rigid, vertical brace extending from a shoe of the wearer up to the kneepad. The adjustable-height kneepad support has two overlapping, vertical braces that attach together at various, adjustable heights. The support is attached to a built-in padded kneepad by a pivoting (hinge) connection or to an existing kneepad with a hinged clamp. The support device prevents the kneepad from slipping down and is held in place with adjustable lower leg and knee straps. The need for over-tightening of the kneepad strap or straps is eliminated, while still allowing for full flexibility of movement and comfort for the user.

Abstract: An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides an improved interface between a glove and sleeve of the protective garment. An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention is easily incorporated with the protective garment and economically cost effective to implement and use. An improved protective garment in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides an impervious partial sleeve having a surface exhibiting non-adhesive friction when in contact with dry glove materials.

Abstract: For uniformed personnel a shirt having a concealed belly pocket which overlies the inside surface of one of said front left and right panels of the shirt, this pocket being closed at the top, bottom and one end, and having an opposite open end which can be closed with a zipper that is located along the seam between one front panel and the back panel and extending generally vertically downward from beneath the arm to an area near the waist of the shirt.

Abstract: An insulating product and method for its creation involving inner valves designed to impede the flow of insulating materials between compartments formed by the inner valves. This allows for creating vertical baffles in addition to the typical horizontal baffles.

Abstract: A clean room suit (1) comprising at least one first grasping means (16) on an inner face for facilitating dressing.

Abstract: A quick release garment such as a vest including a quick release system for easy removal by a wearer in an emergency situation wherein activation of the quick release system releases the vest from one side only disconnecting one shoulder strap, at least one belt end portion and at least one cummerbund end portion, if a cummerbund is present. Components of the vest remain attached together so that the wearer may easily retrieve the garment, once removed, and easily reposition and reconnect the garment for movement to another location. The present garment can also be configured such that the quick release system releases only one shoulder strap, a shoulder strap and one or both belt end portions, a shoulder strap and one or both cummerbund end portions, and other combinations.

Abstract: An eyewear temple arm apparatus for an eyewear device including an elongated body member having a proximal end portion configured to mount to the eyewear device. The temple arm apparatus includes a functional element, an elongated flexible tether; and a guide base. The base is movably mounted to the elongated body member for movement thereof along a fixed path in a direction generally longitudinally therealong between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the guide bas is positioned proximate to a proximal portion of the body member, while in the second position, it is oriented proximate to a distal portion thereof.

Abstract: Sleeved undergarments for covering an intended wearer's arms and at least part of the torso of the wearer include: a) a torso section comprising a relaxed, and in some embodiments—loose, undergarment material and b) at least one sleeve section, wherein the at least one sleeve section is designed to cover at least a portion of each shoulder and each arm of the wearer.

Abstract: A bolo tie or decoration attached to a cord may be attached to a bag such as a purse, a backpack, pliable briefcase, an article of clothing, a decorative pillow, etc. In one embodiment, the article has a hole through which the cord may be inserted from the outside of the bag and then knotted or otherwise secured from the inside of the bag. Another embodiment uses features of the article, such as casings for bag handles or hardware wherein the cords attached to these features such that the cords of the bolo tie are threaded or looped and then secured. The cord of the bolo tie may be tied or looped around a handle of the article. The bolo tie or other decorations are removable to allow for interchangeability yet once the bolo tie is attached to the bag, the bolo tie is secure.

Abstract: The present invention is partial protective wear for protecting the front surface of a hand, the palm, front surface of the fingers, side surface of the fingers, webs and nails. The partial protective wear includes a body with a periphery edge that defines a palm portion, finger portion, web portion and nail portion. The body includes an attachment side and a protective side. The attachment side releasably attaches the partial protective wear on the front surface of the hand. The palm portion protects the palm of the hand. The finger portion protects the front surface and side surface of the fingers of the hand. The nail portion protects the nail plates and nail grooves of the hand and the web portion protects the webs of the hand.

Abstract: An improved lifting assist device is provided that includes a flexible fabric strap with apposing looped ends attached to the main body of the strap. The strap which allows users with limited hand strength and or function to grasp and lift objects. The device maintains a permanently attached loop at both ends allowing for easy attachment to any device or user. With the addition of Velcro, the straps also serve as wrist supporters and lifting gloves.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an article associated with headgear that keeps the wearer's head cool and/or cushioned from the interior harness of the headgear. The article is a system, liner or pad that is inserted into the headgear or coupled to the headgear harness for cooling and/or comfort, and includes a liquid-absorbing material contained within non-impervious pocket partitions. One or more ventilation portions and/or devices may also be included to allow for the free flow of air, breathing of the wearer's scalp and to facilitate the natural evaporation of perspiration. In some implementations, the article may be used in a variety of different headgear. As the pocket partitions swell due to absorption of a liquid by the material, the pockets function as gel-like cushions or pads that protect the wearer's scalp. The article is held in place with small straps, Velcro® tabs, or other retention devices.

Abstract: A sun shield device includes a head engagement assembly to facilitate coupling of the sun shield device to the head of a wearer. A sun shield body is formed from a flexible sheet material that is joined to the head engagement assembly. The sun shield body has a width sufficient to cover the neck and a majority of the shoulders of the wearer and a length such that the sun shield body extends to a position at or below the first thoracic (T1) vertebra of the wearer when wearing the sun shield device with the head engagement assembly being engaged with the wearer's head.

Abstract: The present invention is a cap with perspective interlayer space including a cap body-having an exterior surface and a wearing space, an interlayer space arranged onto a local region of the exterior surface of the cap body formed by an internal and external rim, an opening at one end of the interlayer space, and a perspective portion arranged onto global or local region of the external rim of the interlayer space. With the perspective portion, the users can visualize the interior of the interlayer space. The interlayer space is particularly suitable for accommodating advertising, promotional, decorative and identifiable articles. These articles can be easily taken out from the opening, so the users can, where necessary, freely take out the articles from or place them into the interlayer space. The interlayer space can also be used for accommodating small articles for easy identification, realizing ease-of-use with improved applicability.

Abstract: A display headband is a band which displays an indicium perpendicular to the sizable band that wraps around the head. The headband can adjust to many sizes, from a child's head to large adult size. The headband can be manufactured for many purposes of display, according to the desired indicia. This headband can be made of soft, flexible materials which can be easily folded for storage, and is lightweight but displays the indicia in an upright position perpendicular to the band around the head.

Abstract: A device for drawing prizes includes a hat; and an identifying label on the hat. The identifying label is adapted to identify a winner of a random drawing, and may be a patch attached to the brim or it may be printed on the brim. The hat may depict an identifying code, such as numbers, letters, or colors that correspond to the winning code. A method of awarding prizes utilizes the hats.

Abstract: A pretty, stylish and comfortable waterproof panty that has a unique design technique of rolled over welded seams. The rolled over welded seam will inhibit the leaking of bodily fluids at the leg openings caused by stitching and wicking. The panty has an outer shell and an inner panty layer. The outer shell a continuous cut formed of a soft blend laminated fabric. It is liquid proof, breathable, hypo-allergenic, stain resistant, and elastic. It is cut to form a waist opening and two leg openings. If desired stretchable lace or elastic side portions can be provided. The inner panty lining is a breathable soft blend fabric and includes a front portion, back portion and a crotch portion. The crotch portion is double layered for added dryness. The inner panty layer is cut to the full design of the panty having a waist opening and two leg openings. This over all design provides the user peace of mind and security with a stylish, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof panty.

Abstract: Strap buckles for headgear can be independently adjusted by single-handed operation while the headgear is worn. To tighten the straps, the wearer pulls a strap buckle toward the chin. The adjustment preferably involves a 1:1 length-adjustment ratio, such that the strap is shortened substantially by the amount the wearer pulls on the buckle.

Abstract: A helmet shield attaching mechanism with which when raising a shield, the shield and/or an anti-fogging auxiliary shield will not catch on a window opening rim member for a head protecting body, in spite that the operation of raising the shield in a fully-closed state is comparatively simple and that the mechanism has a comparatively simple structure. The helmet shield attaching mechanism includes a stationary base member fixing to the head protecting body, a movable base member attaching to the stationary base member so as to be movable forward and backward with respect to the stationary base member, and the shield which is pivotally supported by the movable base member. When a substantially upward force acts on the shield which is in a fully-closed state, at least one cam follower provided to the shield or stationary base member relatively follows at least one cam surface formed on the stationary base member or shield, to move the shield forward substantially to the front side.

Abstract: A protective bodysuit comprises a body portion and a hood portion that are selectively securable together via a zipper along a sealing interface. The body portion and the hood portion are constructed of a material for protecting a wearer against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or fire hazards. Additionally, the protective bodysuit comprises a sealing apparatus that is removably coupled between opposing ends of the zipper to provide a complete seal between the hood portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A disposable strainer for drain holes such as in sinks, bathtubs and floor drain holes. The strainer is relatively thin and has wide edges relative to currently existing strainers. The strainer includes a perforated, concave middle part. The middle part of the strainer is attached to the strainer's edges by means of a circumferential rim that can be stretched and enables to pull the middle part downwards to create a concavity into which the waste accumulates. The strainer is made from a flexible material, which can be folded and which adheres to the sink or floor upon contact with water, such as aluminum foil, pergament paper or regular paper.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a dual flush device for toilet water tank. A manually-operated press handle, in which a first switch-bar and a second switch-bar are intercalated on, is installed on a side-wall of the water tank. The switch-bar has a hollow bed, the tube of the hollow bed has a pivotal hole of the holder. The front edge of a bent-arm conjugates with an axial hole of the second switch-bar, the other end of the bent-arm has a chain which is fixed in a central hole of a moving element of a water-drainer. The round axis of the holder conjugates with a conduct hole of a gliding plate; and the screw nut is fixed by a stud to hold a float-ball under water. The water-drainer has a draining part. Inside the draining part there is a moving element. The moving element has a central hole, and a flush valve at the bottom, and a float-ball held in inner space. Below the draining part, there is provided an outer screw-thread, on the outer screw-thread there is mounted a base.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly has a discharge outlet at a lower end and a ledge circumferentially extending about a substantial portion of the bowl. The bowl has a rear surface that is generally flat and vertical. The rear surface transitions to the ledge as the bowl continues clockwise and counter clockwise from the rear surface. A horizontal dimension of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to a front of the bowl. An angle of the ledge increases as the ledge continues from the rear surface to the front. A maximum slope of the ledge is located proximate the front. A nozzle is mounted to the bowl assembly for pressurizing a source of flush water and delivering the source of flush water to the bowl for rinsing and flushing of the bowl.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a base and a bowl assembly defining a bowl. The bowl assembly is mounted to the base and defines a discharge opening at a lower end of the bowl. A waste ball valve assembly is mounted to the flush toilet for selectively opening and closing the discharge opening of the bowl assembly. A common sealing member operates to seal the bowl to the base and to wipe a ball of the waste ball valve assembly as the waste ball valve assembly is selectively opened and closed. The common sealing member has a generally horizontal portion for wiping the ball of the ball valve assembly and a compressible cylindrical portion upwardly extending from the generally horizontal portion. The cylindrical portion is compressed between the base and the bowl to define a seal therebetween.

Abstract: An easy to assemble portable floating hot tub for use in even cold and turbulent water includes an inflatable pontoon, an insulated liner peripherally connected to the pontoon and defining hot tub fill volume, and flexible members extending from the pontoon under the liner such that the weight of the liner filled with water is supported partly by the flexible members. A floor made of rigid spaced apart and parallel slats can be rolled up with the flexible liner and deflated pontoon. A collapsible frame made of connected rigid members may be provided in or outside of the liner. The pontoon is placed on the body of water and inflated. Filling the internal volume defined by the insulated liner with water causes it to descend below the pontoon. A portable heater having a heating capacity of at least 30,000 BTUs rapidly heats up the water within the hot tub. The system components can be transported in carry bags of less than 100 pounds and deployed by one person in an extremely small space, such as on a boat.

Abstract: A pedicure spa tub sanitary apparatus and system includes a disposable spa tub basin liner and a disposable gas jet member that includes a quick-connect coupling for easy assembly and removal after each use. The spa tub basin liner is made from plastic and conforms to the shape of the spa tub. The disposable gas jet member is also preferably made from plastic or other rigid material and cooperates with a valved gas coupling member secured in the spa basin wall to provide a safe and sanitary air jetting function when the spa tub basin is filled with water, thereby reducing the risk of spreading infectious disease. During use, the disposable gas jet member may be disposed within a wall trough of the spa tub to protect the disposable gas jet member and quick-connect coupling from accidental breakage and/or disconnection.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable cleaning unit. The unit is preferably designed to provide a private shower experience that is comparable to a shower experience for a permanent shower installed at a location, such as a bathroom in a dwelling. This inventive shower unit is designed to be fully portable in a self contained collapsed mode that is substantially contained within the overall footprint of the unit. The unit includes a substantial self supporting base structure and a cap that secures to the base structure to protect the internal components and seals for storage. This unit includes a supportive base that has a pan for directing and containing water from the shower. The unit is designed to provide height clearance that is substantially comparable to showers that are in permanent facilities and/or dwellings.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable device allows a caregiver to fix one or two of the caregiver's lower legs and knees in position with respect to one or two of a patient's lower legs and knees so that the fixed lower legs together support and balance the combined body weight of the caregiver and patient, allowing the caregiver to pivot the patient up or down from a seated position by using the fixed knees as a fulcrum. The device has a central concavity that engages one person's leg below the knee from one direction, and peripheral concavities on either side of the central concavity that engage another person's legs below the knee from the opposite direction. Legs in the peripheral concavities partially straddle the leg in the central concavity. The device may be strapped onto the patient.

Abstract: A bed cover comforter made of multiple fabric layers which are stitched together to form rows of pockets across the comforter each having a number of tiny weights such as metal shot confined therein instead of conventional heat retaining fillers to increase the weight of the comforter without increasing its heat retaining properties to not be too warm while having the feel of a conventional comforter.

Abstract: An expandable storage system for a metal bed frame which includes a plurality of support rails spaced apart, secured on and across the metal bed frame. Each support rail has a long L-shaped blade and a short L-shaped crosspiece located at a first end of the long L-shaped blade to engage with the metal bed frame. Each support rail can further have a second short L-shaped crosspiece located at a second end of the long L-shaped blade to engage with the metal bed frame. A hanging structure is for suspending various types of items from the support rails, thereby making the items more accessible and convenient for a person to retrieve and use.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism of a bed is disclosed. In one such embodiment, a bed can comprise an undercarriage frame, a patient surface frame, a plurality of lifters, and at least one load cell in communication with the patient surface frame. Such a load cell can be adapted to communicate a signal associated with a force exerted from the patient surface frame. The force exerted from the patient surface frame is perpendicular to the load cell when the patient surface frame is oblique to the undercarriage frame.

Abstract: A single driver connecting structure for an electric bed or chair comprises: a primary frame, a driver and a link rod. The second structural component has two first angle brackets, and the first angle brackets each include a sliding slot. The third structural component has two second angle brackets, and each second angle bracket includes an aperture. The driver has a positioning portion and an extendable rod, and the positioning portion is pivoted to the securing aperture. The link rod has a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture is pivoted to the through hole of the driver with a control pin, and the control pin is slibable in, and limited in, the sliding slot. The second aperture and the aperture of the third structural component are pivoted together such that the driver drives the link rod to affect different movements of the main frame.

Abstract: An anti-snore neck-support pillow includes a molded foam body and a fabric covering. The body includes front, back and middle portions. The back portion is thinner than the front portion and thicker than the middle portion. The top surface of the body has a concave curve between the front and back portions. The molded foam conforms around a support member disposed within the front portion. Vertical holes pass completely through the middle portion. The body has a flat bottom surface with an indentation located opposite the concave curve of the top surface. The support member increases the firmness of the foam in the front portion, whereas the holes and the indentation decrease the firmness of the body in the middle portion. The user's head is tilted back when the support member lifts the user's neck, and the holes and indentation allow the user's head to sink into the middle portion.

Abstract: An improved pillow has a trough defined along a length thereof. A plurality of air channels are disposed in the trough. The improved pillow is preferably comprised of memory foam. In one embodiment, the improved pillow is covered with a hygroscopic material. The improved pillow may also be provided with an outer covering, disposed over the hygroscopic material, comprised of bamboo.

Abstract: Disclosed is a travel pillow for providing the head and neck alignment of a human user resting against a seat back. The travel pillow has an interior shell of a semi-stiff unitary construction. There is a head support region defining a head supporting space for supporting the user's head, a neck support region defining a neck supporting space for supporting the user's neck posteriorly, an enlarged portion bridging together the head support region and the neck support region, the enlarged portion varying in radius from the head support region to the neck support region all elements functioning together as a single unit to maintain the columnar alignment of the user's head directly above the user's neck, and lobes extending upwardly on either side of the head support region to support the head at the intersection of the occipital bone, parietal bone and temporal bones on either side of the head to prevent lateral bending of the neck.

Abstract: A rotatable device configured to support an infant in a prone position and to rotate upon a force applied by the infant. The device includes a pedestal and a support assembly. The pedestal includes a cradle and a header coupled to the support assembly. The support assembly includes a base, a plate, a bearing ring, a plurality of ball bearings, and a coupler ring. The plate and the coupler ring are coupled together sandwiching the bearing ring, the ball bearings, and the base between them. The pedestal is also coupled to the coupler ring. The pedestal, coupler ring, and plate rotate with respect to the base. The rotatable device is position on an exploration mat enabling a child placed in the pedestal to rotate herself to explore different areas of the exploration mat.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a base board, buffering material, filling material and an enclosure portion. The base board is a hard board and has an upper surface. A convex portion is formed on the front part near the central part of the upper surface. A concave portion is formed on either side of the convex portion. The layer of the buffering material and the layer of the filling material may be arranged in various configurations on the base board. As a user sits on the cushion of the present invention, his thighs are on the concave portions and his bottom is on the rear portion of the base board. In addition, the buffering material can effectively buffer the sudden downward force exerted by our body while we sit down on the cushion.

Abstract: A cushion assembly includes a cover having a perimeter panel providing a perimeter height. Spaced apart cover panels extend between the perimeter panels. The perimeter and cover panels together provide a cushion cavity. A cushion includes randomly oriented fibers bonded to one another to provide a core of a batt that has opposing surfaces. In one disclosed example, the fibers are polyester and include an average length randomly oriented in three dimensions. The core has a thickness that is greater than the average length to accommodate the average length in all three dimensions. The batt includes manufactured, tufted and desired design heights. A tuft extends through the cushion to the opposing surfaces to maintain the cushion in the tufted height, which is less than the manufactured height. The cushion is provided with the desired design height with the tufted cushion arranged within the cushion cavity, the desired design height less than the manufactured height and more than the tufted height.

Abstract: A convertible mattress including a foundation unit, a support unit and a comfort unit. The foundation unit includes several spring elements that provide flexible support for an overlying grid which defines the foundation surface. The foundation unit may be supported by a bed frame which may further include side boards, a head board and foot board. The comfort unit, or innerspring, is located atop the foundation unit and contains several interconnected spring coils or a foam core structure. The top and bottom surface of the comfort unit contain minimal covering to provide a smooth surface over the ends of the coils of the innerspring. The comfort unit is located atop the support unit and has a generally horizontal top and bottom and generally vertical sides extending between the top and bottom that defines a central space containing support and cushioning components such as foam.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the flow of fluid for an inflatable body support 30 system, such as a mattress, having multiple, inflatable chambers. Each inflatable chamber can be selectively and independently inflated and deflated to vary the pressure exerted from the mattress surface to selected areas of a human body, thereby preventing the formation of decubitus ulcers. The system includes a valve assembly that includes a plurality of solenoid valves to direct air at a pressure of less than 1 pound per square inch into each chamber and a separate vent valve all operable by a controller to regulate the level of inflation of each inflatable chamber.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and system of receiving information of a user's support facility comfort requirements; using a software application to determine a proper support facility firmness configuration to match the user's requirement; selecting foam springs with the proper user required firmness as determined by the software application; and configuring the selected foam springs within the support facility to match the user's firmness requirements.

Abstract: A wire guider of the present invention includes a head portion, a flexible string unit and a sleeve. The string element includes a first string unit and a second string unit, each of which has a first end, a second end and a middle string segment connecting the first and second ends. The first ends of the string units are disposed on the head portion. The second end of the first string unit is slidably disposed on the middle string segment of the first string unit to define a first circle, and the second end of the second string unit passes through the first circle and then is slidable disposed on the middle string segment of the second string unit to define a second circle. The sleeve can surround a part of the string units. As such, the circles are adapted to lock a wire.

Abstract: A tetradendate amide based macrocyclic ligand and its Fe(III) complex which act as activators of hydrogen peroxide. The synthetic methodology to develop the ligands is new, simple and provides better yield for each step of the ligand synthesis. The Fe(III)-complexes and hydrogen peroxide together are can perform several environmentally benign oxidation reactions. Organic dye bleaching, bleaching of pulp and paper effluent and N-oxide synthesis may be performed using the newly developed catalyst and hydrogen peroxide. Alcohol oxidation and alkene epoxidation may also be performed using the catalysts and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrous, paste-like cleaning or detergent composition comprising an emulsion having an aqueous phase and an oil phase, the composition comprises based on the whole concentrate 1 to 50 wt-% of one or more alkalinity source, 1 to 60 wt-% of a guerbet alcohol ethoxylate of the formula R1—(OC2H4)n—OH, wherein R1 is a branched C9 to C20 alkyl group and n is from 2 to 10, 1 to 30 wt-% of a linear alkoxylated fatty alcohol of the formula R2—(OC2H4)x—(OC3H6)y—OH, wherein R2 is a linear C10 to C16 group and n is from 3 to 7 and m is from 3 to 7, 0.01-10 wt-% of one or more crosslinked or partly crosslinked polyacrylic acid or polymethacrylic acid or mixtures thereof, 1-10 wt-% of a thickener system comprising the following components: 1-5 wt-% of a polyacrylate, 0-5 wt-% of a swellable phyllosilicate, 0-2 wt-% of a polyethylene glycol with the provision that the thickener system comprises at least two of these components, and the rest up to 100 wt-% is water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of a novel environmental-protection shoe tree, and particularly to the manufacture of an environmental-protection shoe tree made by molding a primary material of rice husk, in which fibrous plant materials, such as rice husks and wheat husks are sieved and pulverized and are mixed with natural rubber and additives, followed by mechanical mixing to carry out a uniform mixing operation for forming an environmental-protection material block, which is then processed by a rolling machine to uniformly mix with a crosslinking agent and form an environmental-protection material plate, which is then cut into a desired size and put in a mold to be heated and pressurized by a hydraulic machine for performing molding to eventually form a final product of a shoe tree showing characteristics of environmental protection.