Abstract: A fabric for protecting a wearer thereof from an energy weapon. The fabric is made of a plurality of coupled strands. Each strand is made from staple fibers. At least 30% of the staple fibers are an electrically conductive material for conducting electric current from an energy weapon that contacts or is adjacent to the fabric.

Abstract: A protective liner for the skin of the palm, specially suited for the prevention of blisters resulting from many activities that involve holding an item or handlebar for long periods of time, such as riding all types of ATV's, motorcycles, bicycles, and all various types of hand-tools, to overcome the problem of conventional gloves constantly slipping back and forth against the surface of the skin, slowly abrading and rubbing until a blister forms. The protective liner can be disposable, and used with gloves or various grips. The protective liner includes an adhesive pad with three stringers and two or three extensions. The pad adheres to the pad on the palm of the user's hand and the adhesive stringers fit between the fingers of the user. The adhesive extensions then wrap around the outside of the palm and secure the stringers against the back of the user's hand.

Abstract: An infant or child garment comprising spacer mesh.

Abstract: Garment attachments attached to and/or adapted to be attached to any type of garment designed for children and/or infants in one or more locations that are within a child's/infant's reach and/or in locations that are selected so that when a child/infant reaches for something to grasp he/she is likely to encounter the garment attachment. The garment attachment may be of any size and shape that can be grasped by a child or infant while being of insufficient size and shape to cover the child's/infant's airways, i.e. nose and mouth.

Abstract: A cold-weather protective wearable article of clothing includes a substantially tubular main body portion. The main body portion having a continuous lower body portion and an upper body portion having a slit cut therein from a neck portion to an upper edge of said lower body portion. A first fastening mechanism is disposed along longitudinal edges of the upper body portion for closing such upper body portion into a tubular shape. A second fastening mechanism has a first portion thereof disposed along a shorter top edge adjacent proximal corners for holding the upper corners in place over the shoulders of a wearer. A second portion of the second fastening mechanism is disposed in at least two locations proximal midsection adjacent the longitudinal edges. A hood is one of formed integrally with and attached to the upper body portion adjacent the top edge of such upper body portion.

Abstract: A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions.

Abstract: An undergarment, comprising: a collar portion made of a first dress shirt material; an upper shirt portion having a front upper shirt portion and a back upper short portion attached to the collar portion, the upper shirt portion made of a first dress shirt material, the front upper shirt portion being generally u-shaped and the back upper shirt portion being above the height of the underarm of the wearer; a lower body portion having a front and back, the lower body portion made of second fabric material.

Abstract: A protective glove comprising a glove body having a padded cuff, an exterior covered with padding, finger pockets and a thumb pad, a palm flap integrally connected to the glove body adjacent the opening of the finger pockets such that the interior surface of the palm flap can be positioned to face the interior surface of the glove body, the palm flap further including a thumb pad pocket adapted to receive the thumb pad of the glove body, and an adjacent thumb pocket for receiving the wearer's thumb, flexible releasable fasteners situated along the periphery of the palm flap and at corresponding locations on the glove body for releasably connecting the palm flap to the glove body such that the palm flap and the glove body define a hand cavity when they are connected that communicates with the finger pockets.

Abstract: Headwear for securely placing eyeglasses and for releaseably retaining a plurality of patches, each of the patches having a hook and loop surface for releaseable attachment to hook and loop surfaces facing outwardly of the cap or hat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pair of knitted socks or stockings which can be removably connected to one another, in which a first attachment part is firmly attached to one of the two socks or stockings in order to receive a second complementary attachment part in a removable manner, said attachment part being firmly connected to the other of the two socks or stockings, wherein the knitted fabric of the socks or stockings has a stitch density of at least 2000 SD at least in the attachment region of the respective attachment part and is knitted using a reinforcing thread which is not visible from the outside of the socks or stockings and has a tear resistance which corresponds to at least the average tear resistance of the tear resistances of the ground thread, the plating thread and the reinforcing thread of the knitted fabric, none of the threads having a tear resistance of <10 cN/tex.

Abstract: A fog-resistant structure and a protective device for eyes is configured such that a transparent conductive film is formed on one surface of a lens or shield, a linear electrode is provided on upper and lower portions of the surface of the lens or shield so that each of a central region and opposite side regions of the lens or shield has substantially equal spacing between the upper and lower linear electrodes. Thus each region of the lens or shield has no difference in temperature without regulating power supplied to the transparent conductive film, thereby eliminating wasted power consumption and allowing even a structure using a battery as the power supply to have much longer available time.

Abstract: Sanitary installation with basin body to be mounted in a suspended manner, wherein on the wall for fixing at least two bolt-type wall mounts are provided, wherein at least one mount is provided, which in relation to the assembled position has at least one transverse perforation (9) in the longitudinal direction of the wall mounts for receiving a wall mount and a threaded bore (8), wherein the threaded bore (8) is disposed substantially perpendicular to the transverse perforation (9) for receiving a locking screw (26) and is accessible from below in the assembled position, and wherein the mount is fixable in at least one bore (11, 14) provided in a wall of the sanitary installation.

Abstract: A bathroom sink popup stopper assembly with an integrated strainer invisible from above the sink while in routine use that catches solids in draining water at its very first stage of downstream to effectively prevent any clogs in the drain passage and beyond. The hidden strainer, sandwiched in between the two parts of the popup stopper body and wrapping around the upper part of the popup stopper body, which is conventionally a one-piece device, that is knocked down into two parts in this invention, an upper body and a lower body that can be repeatedly engaged into and disengaged from each other to secure and release the strainer, is accessible, removable, and re-installable, without the need of any tools, from above the sink before and after cleaning or replacement with a new one if preferred or as needed.

Abstract: A single-piece flush valve assembly for increasing the flush rate out of a discharge hole in a tank. The kit has an upper portion with an upper cylindrical wall defining an upper bore and a lower portion with a lower cylindrical wall defining a lower bore. The lower bore is smaller than the upper bore. The upper portion defines an inlet and the lower portion defines an outlet. The upper and lower bores are fluidly connected and collectively define a discharge conduit that extends from the inlet to the outlet. The lower portion is inserted into a discharge hole of like or substantially similar diameter. A flapper is swingable relative to the valve assembly from a closed position abutting the inlet to an open position raised from the inlet. The upper bore of greater relative diameter to the lower bore increases the rate of flow out the discharge hole.

Abstract: A shower curtain clip having a curved base member with a first open end, a second closed end opposite the first end, and a curved clamping rail connected to the second closed end of the curved base member. The clamping rail clamps a shower curtain between the clamping rail and the base member in a space created between the clamping rail and the base member at the first open end, causing the curtain to curve inward, eliminating the gap between the curtain and the wall and causing water that strikes the curtain to deflect downward.

Abstract: A drain system and receiving element for a drain system. The drain system is equipped with a drain arrangement, having a receiving element, which accommodates the drain arrangement in a covering manner and which is equipped with at least one holding element on which a veneer element can be reversibly fixed so that it can be removed. The receiving element for a drain system includes a receiving element that is designed as a separate, box-like hollow body that is constructed as a prototype box of a wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist for lifting and supporting an invalid patient. Such a lifting frame can be used in conjunction with a wheeled or overhead mechanical or electrical hoist unit, to assist nursing staff, healthcare staff or carers in lifting and moving disabled patients. This lifting frame may also be used in many different areas to carry able bodied people in safety for operations such as air sea rescue service.

Abstract: The present invention provides a middle rest of a foldable bed unit, which is typically set upon the middle portion of the foldable frame boards by pivoting two cross braces on the both sides of the vertical stems respectively, the another ends of the cross braces are pivoted on the frame boards respectively, wherein said cross braces extend out a stopper on each low end for touching against the both sides of the middle rest to hold the middle rest in right standing configuration, in this way, as tending to spread out the bed unit, said middle rest can be smoothly located on the middle portion of the frame board vertically without any offset happened under no artificial aid.

Abstract: A bedside assistance apparatus for supporting one or more utilities within an arm's length of a person situated in a bed. The apparatus includes a substantially planar base having a length and a width for placement between a mattress and a mattress support of a bed. The apparatus also includes a substantially planar elongate riser extending upwards from an edge of the base and adjacent a side of the mattress, and having a height, a bedside face and a backside face. The apparatus further includes a multi-utility holder extending from a top of the bedside face over the mattress to support one or more utility devices within an arm's length of a person in the bed. Furthermore, the length and the width of the base are substantially less than the height of the riser to allow for ready removal of the bedside assistance apparatus from the bed in an emergency.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a patient support coupled to the frame, a plurality of casters and a wheel coupled to the frame, a motor coupled to the wheel and operable to rotate the wheel to propel the patient support apparatus along a floor, and an electrical system comprising a controller configured to signal operation of the motor to rotate the wheel to propel the patient support apparatus along the floor. The electrical system further includes user inputs adjacent at least one end of the frame and adjacent at least one side of the frame. The user inputs including forward and reverse switches that are engaged to determine whether the patient support apparatus is propelled in a forward direction or a rearward direction, respectively.

Abstract: A surgical positioning system includes a flexible air-impermeable shell filled with beads that is wrapped against the patient and subjected to a vacuum to hold the patient in place. An air-impermeable top wall can be joined with an air-impermeable bottom wall to define a plurality of chambers. Each of the chambers can include a peripheral edge that extends around the periphery of the respective chamber. The plurality of chambers can include a first shoulder chamber, a second shoulder chamber, and a main chamber.

Abstract: A spring element unit for a padding element, especially a mattress, comprises a plurality of spring elements. The spring element consists of an open-cell polyurethane flexible foam material and comprises at least one recess. Such a spring element unit is used in a padding element, especially a mattress, which comprises a base body for receiving the spring element unit. Such a spring element unit prevents a build-up of heat and humidity between the body and the supporting padding element.

Abstract: A method of collecting soiled textiles to be cleaned, comprising the steps of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, providing a sling having an open end, a second end, and sides extending therebetween disposed in and supported by said container, providing a water soluble bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween and made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds, does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles, and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons, wherein said bag is disposed in and supported by said sling, and wherein soiled textiles deposited in said container are contained in said bag.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine, which can effectively wet laundry by varying a spraying pattern for spraying washing water into a washing tub considering water pressure of the washing water supplied to the washing tub even when the water pressure varies.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a method of controlling the washing machine. The method includes measuring a time required for an amount of washing water supplied to a washing tub to reach a predetermined reference amount, determining a water pressure of the washing water in accordance with the measured time, and varying a water supply time in accordance with the determined water pressure. The water supply time can be adjusted according to the water pressure, it can be prevented that the washing performance is varied whenever the wash water is varied. Thus, the washing performance can be improved regardless of the water pressure.

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. A method for washing laundry with the washing machine enhances washing performance and enables sterilization of the laundry by using steam while preventing damage of cloth due to the steam. The method comprises primarily supplying water into a tub, and supplying steam by heating the water using a heater installed in the tub to generate the steam.

Abstract: Agent having at least one non-ionic component having an HLB of 8.0 or less are disclosed, as well as the combination of a blue and red substantive dye wherein the weight ratio of the blue dyes as opposed to the red dyes is 1 or greater. Further disclosed are agents for dyeing human hair blond having at least one oxidizing agent preparation and optionally a bleaching force reinforcing preparation. The agents make it possible to avoid undesired color shifts towards yellow or red nuances during blond hair dyeing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic non-dyeing compound, present in an amount of at least 30% by weight relative to the total weight of the dye composition, and (c) at least one oxidation dye precursor and/or at least one direct dye. Also disclosed herein is a process for dyeing human keratin fibers, for example, the hair, comprising applying such a composition to the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition for the oxidation dyeing of human keratin fibers, at a pH greater than or equal to 8, comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty ester and at least one cationic surfactant, where the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol and the at least one fatty acid ester being greater than 2 and less than 10. In addition, the present invention relates to a ready-to-use composition obtained by extemporaneously mixing the dye composition with an oxidizing composition, before use, and a method for dyeing keratin fibers in which the ready-to-use composition is applied to hair fibers.

Abstract: A process which enables a plastic lenses having a refractive index of 1.7 or greater and, in particular, plastic lenses having a refractive index of 1.7 to 1.8 to be dyed uniformly to a great density without unevenness, which is, specifically, a process for producing a dyed plastic lens which comprises conducting following steps (1), (2) and (3) in this order: Step (1): a step comprising coating a substrate at 60° C.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for the deployment of fascines comprises a fixed framework adapted to be mounted to the front region of a vehicle such as the glacis plate (3) of a tank (1). A leading portion of the framework extends forwardly of the vehicle and carries straps (18, 19) to support a bundle of inflatable fascine members (20). A winch (21) is mounted on the framework and can be used to raise the fascine members into the straps and subsequently to release the straps and allow the fascine members to drop into a ditch or other discontinuity and then inflate, to facilitate passage of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of drafting and building a prestressed concrete structure comprises the steps of a) modeling the problem of finding optimum parameters of prestressing strands in the prestressed concrete structure in a mathematical optimization problem; b) using a gradient-based numerical search method to solve the mathematical optimization problem; and c) building the prestressed concrete structure in accordance with the results of step b). A prestressed concrete structure, in particular a bridge, is drafted and built according to this drafting and building method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile sweeper comprising a housing, in which a sweeping roller driven by an electric motor is mounted for rotation, and a sweepings container for receiving sweepings, wherein there are mounted on the housing adjacent to the sweeping roller two front supporting wheels and at a distance from these at least one rear supporting wheel, each for rotation about an axis of rotation. In order to further develop the sweeper such that with the occurrence of surface unevennesses, there is no risk of the sweeping roller becoming blocked or of the sweeper tilting, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the axis of rotation of a first front supporting wheel be arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation of the sweeping roller and, in relation to the main direction of movement of the sweeper, offset from the axis of rotation of the second front supporting wheel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a machine characterized in that it uses the combination of at least one club support (13), at least two wheels (5) arranged on either side of the head (6) of the club to be cleaned, and of its support (13), each bearing at their periphery (8) a brush (10) consisting of bristles (11) the height H of which varies on the periphery from a minimum height A to a maximum height B before decreasing to the initial minimum value A; each of the two brushes being motorized and rotatably mounted on an arm (12) itself oscillating. The geometry of the assembly being adapted so that said two wheels are angularly offset by 180° opposite each of their respective brushes (10), and so that the oscillating movement of the arms (12), combined with the rotation of the wheels (5), and the helical geometry of the bristles (11), is such as to apply said bristles of both brushes on all the shapes, surfaces, angles, projections of the head (6) and to perform an efficient wavelike cleaning operation.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.

Abstract: A self sanitizing toothbrush comprising a toothbrush handle and an interactive fitted electronic cap which sanitizes the toothbrush head automatically after brushing.

Abstract: A swab with two ends, one end being composed of a light or soft textile and the other end being composed of a heavier or coarser textile or a denser weave of the first textile. The swab may be used for personal care, nail polish removal, cosmetics, and medical uses, among others.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade (10) consisting of a rubber profiled element (48) comprising a wiper lip (50) and at least one carrier element (46) that can be connected to a wiper arm (18) by means of a fixing element (14) and a connection element (22). The fixing element (14) comprises a covering cap (16) and the connection element (22) fixed to the wiper arm (18) secures the wiper blade (10) perpendicularly to a pivoting axis (20) by means of a clip (52), on the end (54) thereof at an angle to the wiper blade. According to the invention, the covering cap (16) comprises an opening (34) or recess for the angular end (54) of the clip (52), on the side of the cap opposing the rubber profiled element (48), in the region of the connection element (22), said opening only partially overlapping the covering cap (16) in the mounted position.

Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper blade (10) with a supporting element (12) which has two interconnected spring rails (30), and with a wiper strip (14) which is received by the spring rails (30) in a manner allowing it to be exchanged. It is proposed that one end of the wiper strip (14) is connected fixedly to a thickened portion (74, 98, 100, 108, 110, 112, 114) by means of which the wiper strip (14) can be fixed relative to the supporting element (12).

Abstract: In combination (10) a wringing mechanism (20) and a container (50), the container (50) including at least one side wall (53, 54, 55, 56) which encloses a containing space (57) from a container bottom (52) up to a peripheral edge formation (58), and the wringing mechanism (20) including a body (21), and a basket (24) for receiving mop material to be wrung out, and at least one moveable press member (25a, 25b) which is moveable in the basket (24) by a transmission (26), upon movement of a wringing lever handle (27) downwardly towards a front (55a) of the container (50) to squeeze the mop material, and the wringing mechanism (20) being supported on the peripheral edge formation (58) of the container (50) by a hook formation (66) provided by the wringer mechanism body (21), with at least the basket (24) depending into the containing space (57), and the wringing mechanism (20) further including a pair of side wall support formations (68, 69) each of which co-operates with a corresponding formation (68a, 69a) of th

Abstract: A dust collection sensing device of an automatic cleaner comprises: a main body with a placing chamber provided inside and a channel is provided on a side of the placing chamber, a dust collecting box installed within the placing chamber and an extended vacuuming pipe being provided on a side of the dust collecting box with an end thereof extending though the channel, a sensing assembly comprising a signal sending element and a signal receiving element, which are installed separately on the two opposite wall surfaces of the channel and are corresponding to the two sides of the bottom of the vacuuming pipe, and a warning indicator installed on the main body and connected to the signal receiving element of the sensing assembly electrically.

Abstract: A sliding track steam cleaning system which may be installed on a vehicle. van, mini-van or automobile having a combined cargo and passenger area of approximately 20 cubic feet and need not be specially adapted for mounting on a truck.

Abstract: A vacuum bag includes a container portion having at least one opening. A threaded fitting is disposed in communication with the at least one opening, and the threaded fitting is configured for attachment to a vacuum nozzle of a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a collector of a solar thermal electric power generation system is provided which does not need to secure any water source or the like and which improves the flexibility of selection of a place for installing the solar thermal electric power generation system. The cleaning device includes an air supply device and an air nozzle configured to blow air supplied from the air supply device, which are mounted on a self-propelled truck. The cleaning device is capable of blowing air blown from the air nozzle against a sunlight reflecting surface of a collector to clean up the sunlight reflecting surface. The air nozzle is configured to be capable of moving up and down. The cleaning device further includes a soiling degree measuring device for measuring soiling degrees of the sunlight reflecting surface before and after air blowing by the air nozzle.

Abstract: An umbrella handle includes a tubular member having an inclined bottom wall, and a housing having an axle extended from an inclined upper wall for rotatably engaging with the inclined bottom wall of the tubular member and for allowing the housing to be rotated relative to the tubular member to different directions and for allowing the housing to be folded and inclined relative to the tubular member to different folding statuses, a flashlight device is attached to the housing for facing or directing toward various or different directions and for lighting the environment when the housing is pivoted or rotated relative to the tubular member to different or various directions.

Abstract: A cord-securing device for a window includes including first and second clamping units each having an extension portion and a clamp on opposite ends of an interconnecting portion. The extension portion of the first clamping unit extends through an opening in the interconnecting portion of the first clamp and is engaged with the extension portion of the first clamping unit. A holding unit includes a resilient member having arms. The extension portions of the first and second clamping units are engaged between the arms. A switch arm includes an engaging seat to which a cord is attached. An axle is fixed to a pivotal portion extending from the engaging seat. The axle is rotatably positioned between the extension portions. The switch arm is pivotable to control two positioning end faces of the axle to abut or not abut the extension portions to control clamping or not clamping of the clamps.

Abstract: A cable tie having a head for receiving a tail for binding various objects is provided wherein a head of an integral buckle is tilted so that the tail portion is more easily received. By employing a tilted head, of preferably 30 degrees, a 15-20% increase in performance over similar cables ties of the prior art has been achieve. In addition, a cable tie is provided that includes a bulged or coined portion. A leading edge of the band that is associated with the buckle also includes a bulged or coined portion. The bulged portions are preferably created by a coining process and facilitate binding mechanically the band to the buckle. In addition, a cable tie is provided wherein a head of the integral buckle is interconnected to the band via angled side walls. The angled side walls increase an opening in the buckle that receives the band such that during tensioning less energy is needed to tension the cable tie around a bundle of cables, for example.

Abstract: A cord assembly including an elongate cord extending between a first end in the form of at least one loop and an opposite free second end and a cleat fixedly attached to the looped end of the elongate cord. The cleat includes at least two recesses for receiving and securing the second end of the elongate cord during use, for example, as a tourniquet or to secure some other item. In use, the free end is passed through the loop so that the cord extends around the limb or other item to which it is being applied, and then the free end of the cord is locked into the cleat using the recesses.

Abstract: Water repellent slider caps and zipper structures. Certain embodiments provide a male slider cap that receives a slider to thereby reduce the amount of water introduced around the perimeter of the slider. A pull tab on the slider may be inserted into a pocket on the male slider cap that is defined by the inner surface of the male slider cap and a snap tab. In other embodiments there is additionally provided a garage attached to the zipper tape. The garage may receive the male slider cap to reduce the amount of water around the perimeter of the slider and into the garage. Certain other embodiments provide a female slider cap to receive a second slider that may be positioned on the zipper tape. The female slider cap may receive the leading edge of the male slider cap, thus covering any open spaces between the first and second sliders.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a slider for fastener fittable to a fastener after a sealed packaging bag including the fastener is broken and opened, and also easy to fit to as well as remove from a fastener of another bag. [Solution] The slider includes a first slider member 2 provided with a projection 2A for disengaging a male engageable member from a female engageable member both included in a fastener F and a second slider member 3 provided with a narrowed portion 3C for engaging the male and female engageable members to each other. The projection 2A of the first slider member 2 is adapted to be inserted forcibly from outside between the male and female engageable members in an engaged state, and the narrowed portion 3C in the second slider member 3 is adapted to fit the male and female engageable members in a disengaged state with each other and hold them. Two protrusions 2E each provided with a boss 2I are provided on the first slider member 2 in a manner extending toward the second engageable member 3.