Abstract: A control circuit for an automatic shading welding helmet prevents a LCD driving from being delayed owing to a reset delay of a micro computer. The control circuit for the automatic shading welding helmet having a welding detecting part, a solar cell, a micro computer, a LCD driving part, a LCD driving power, a LCD part, a high voltage supplying part, and a power supply includes a welding detecting signal processing part for outputting a welding detecting signal when the welding detecting signal is inputted from the welding detecting part and allowing the power to be supplied to the micro computer through the power supply; and a temporary driving controller for allowing a temporary power to be directly supplied to the LCD driving part before a reset of the micro computer and allowing the power of the power supply to be supplied to the LCD driving part.

Abstract: A pacifier-bearing bib comprising a bib and a pacifier fixedly attached thereto in a manner that biases the pacifier towards a user's mouth, such that the user can by themself, reach the pacifier and insert the pacifier in their mouth, with a mere small movement of the head, without the use of their hands or the help of another individual. The pacifier is fixedly attached at a location on the bib that when the pacifier-bearing bib is fixed around the neck of a user, the pacifier is adjacent to the user's mouth.

Abstract: A blanket including an array of seams configured to be selectably removable to adjust the length of the blanket. The blanket includes a first side end and a second side end having a plurality of coded coupling devices. The coded coupling devices are positioned and coded in a manner such that when the coded coupling devices are coupled according to a first code, the blanket forms a cylindrical wrap. The coded coupling devices may be coupled according to a second code, wherein the blanket forms a sleeved cape. The first code is indicated by a first color and the second code is indicated by a second color. The blanket includes a waterproof layer configured to be water resistant and an insulation layer configured to retain heat. The blanket includes a hood having a plurality of coupling devices configured to selectably couple to the blanket.

Abstract: In a glove manufacturing device, a glove insert with thermoplastic adhesive applied on the outer side is fixed on a glove holding member in a state where it has been inserted into the inner side of the outer material of the glove. The glove insert is then expanded by way of a gas injection means, and the outer material of the glove and the glove insert are bonded. The glove holding member is fixed on the turntable and sent to a heating furnace by this rotating.

Abstract: A sewn glove is provided which can be put on a hand and used without providing an uncomfortable feeling and in which fingers can be greatly (deeply) bent. The sewn glove includes a finger pocket formed by sewing a finger-back member for covering a back surface of a finger and a finger-palm member having a width wide enough to cover a palm surface and right and left sides of the finger. The finger pocket is bent toward a palm side. A finger-palm member (12) is divided into divided finger-palm members (12X, 12Y, 12Z) at positions corresponding to interphalangeal joints of the finger. Each divided portion edge of each of the divided finger-palm members (12X, 12Y, 12Z) is a cut edge (15a, 15b) extending to cover from the left side of the finger through the palm surface of the finger to the right side of the finger.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments comprise a lighted glove with an infra red light source which can be activated by applying a force to a pressure sensor that is in electrical communication with the light source. Exemplary embodiments are useful in night vision applications.

Abstract: Provided is a glove comprising an outer shell comprising a back portion; and a mirror secured to the back portion at one or more points, where the mirror can be adjusted to a plurality of positions on the back portion.

Abstract: An athletic glove for use in handling a ball includes a single layer of elastic material forming a body that generally conforms in shape to a human hand. The body has four finger portions, a thumb portion, and an outer surface including a palmar side and a dorsal side. The palmar side and the dorsal side each include at least one breathable portion including a plurality of randomly disposed micropores. The four finger portions each include at least one longitudinal slit on the palmar side that provide for direct tactile stimulation of a hand through the glove.

Abstract: Glove 10 has multiple layers, including an innermost layer 12 of fabric for directly contacting the wearer's hand 20, a first intermediate layer 14 of waterproof material for preventing liquids from contacting the wearer's hand 20, said first intermediate layer 14 being in contact with said innermost layer 12; a second intermediate layer 16 of sponge material in contact with the outermost layer 18; and said outermost layer 18 comprising an abrasive material 22, having a hardness greater than the innermost layer 12 and said two intermediate layers 14 and 16.

Abstract: The present invention represents men's underpants (and modifications), the pattern of which involves the principles of optimal male genital system functioning. The underpants are characterized by the construction comprising a volumetric gusset of an oblong drop-shaped form with a front part in the form of parabola and a back part in the form of an acute-angled gore, and consisting of three parts of the pattern, namely the left, right and central gores, the left and right gusset gores being symmetrical, and the longitudinal length thereof being less than the one of the central gore by 5-20 cm. There is a control section in the parabolic part of the gusset the length of which depends on the sizes of the penis or scrotum, and the width of each of three parts of the gusset pattern piece differs from that of the other parts by no more than 0.5 cm. There may also be a through slit with elements for its fastening in the gusset and directed along the central gore.

Abstract: An aerodynamic bicycle helmet for decreasing coefficient of drag when a head of a rider is in a down position is disclosed. The helmet may comprise a cushion with a concave cavity for receiving the head of the rider; a strap attached to the cushion for maintaining the cushion on the head of rider in the event of a crash; an exterior shell disposed over the cushion, the exterior shell having a leading portion with a spherical or a parabolic configuration, the leading portion positioned on a top portion of the head of the rider when the helmet is worn by the rider.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eye protection mask for the practice of outdoor sports, the mask including an eye protection lens, a peripheral frame to which the lens is fixed, the frame demarcating an opening closed by the lens, the frame having an orifice opening out at the rear of the shield and to the outside, a lateral deflector fixed to the frame opposite the orifice so as to channel a flow of air coming from the front of the mask to form an air flow tangentially to the orifice, such that the airflow formed creates a depression by venturi effect in the area of the outer inlet of the orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eye protection mask for the practice of outdoor sports, the mask including an eye protection lens, a peripheral frame to which the lens is fixed, the frame demarcating an opening closed by the lens, the frame being made of a rigid material, a skirt attached to the frame and made of flexible material, the skirt having a first ring, a median section which is substantially immovably fixed to the frame, and having lateral sections extending laterally from the median section, the lateral sections being axially movable relative to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eye protection mask for the practice of outdoor sports, the mask including an eye protection lens having two vision zones, adapted to be positioned opposite the user's eyes when worn, and a median portion connecting the vision zones, and a peripheral frame demarcating an opening closed by the lens, the frame having a groove housing the edge of the lens, the frame being made of a rigid material and the groove having a depth of less than 2.5 mm along the vertical direction of the vision zones of the lens.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two rigid lenses each having an extension. A stub is formed on a front side of each extension, and a button is formed on a distal end of the stub. A frame includes two ring portions receiving the lenses. Each ring portion includes a receptacle extending into an outer side of the ring portion. The outer side of each ring portion includes front and rear walls delimiting the receptacle, and a through-hole extends through the front wall. The extensions of the lens are received in the receptacles. The stub of each lens extends through the through-hole of the outer side of one of the ring portions. The button of each lens is located outside of the frame. A coupling plate is mounted to each lens and has a through-hole through which the stub of one of the lenses extends.

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 at least two fibers, an electrically non-conductive fiber and an electrically conductive fiber. The electrically non-conductive fiber at least partially encloses the electrically conductive fiber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet seat cover for covering and sanitizing a toilet seat comprising: a top edge; a bottom edge; two side edges, where the side edges include two curved portions on each side; and two seat ridge edges above the curved portions, where seat cover includes an antibacterial agent or a disinfectant that allows a user to wipe the seat prior to use. The toilet seat cover according to the present invention may be used to cover a portion of the toilet seat, where the seat cover drapes over a portion of the toilet seat while the bottom end lies within the toilet bowl. The toilet seat cover may be made of a biodegradable material and suitable for flushing into a sewage system.

Abstract: A seat cover comprises a main sheet connected to a central sheet at a connection. The main sheet is connected to the connection as a single sheet, and the main sheet is sized for fitting over and on top of a standard toilet seat. Modules are bonded to the main sheet. The modules have a module upper wall and a module lower wall. Each module upper wall is laminate bonded to each module lower wall. A cavity is formed between each module upper wall and each module lower wall. Upper surfaces of each of the modules are bonded to a lower surface of the main sheet. An adhesive is encapsulated within the module. A module score on the module lower wall releases adhesive when down pressure is applied to the module.

Abstract: A controllable toilet flushing apparatus comprises an activating handle mechanism configured in the hollow housing assembly positioned under a sealed toilet tank or an open-top toilet tank to be placed directly or indirectly over a toilet bowl; a hollow housing assembly where the activating handle mechanism and an outlet funnel are configured from within is manufactured to work with a mating sealed toilet tank or an open-top toilet tank; the activating handle mechanism comprises a horizontal shaft loaded with at least one torsion spring, a lift arm positioned under the outlet valve opening is attached to the horizontal shaft at the pivotal end and the other end can be attached to the outlet valve cap, at least one activating handle attached to the horizontal shaft end thereof is conveniently positioned on the left and/or right side of the hollow housing assembly within the reach of the user, when the activating handle is installed horizontally, vertically or in any forward position diagonally, depressing or p

Abstract: A toilet overflow preventer includes an overflow sensor configured to extend into the interior of a toilet bowl. The overflow sensor includes a housing having a liquid-porous bottom with a switch located inside the housing. A battery is in electrical communication with the overflow sensor. An actuator assembly is connected to the battery and the overflow sensor. The actuator assembly includes an actuator having an actuator arm moveable from a first position not in contact with the toilet flush valve to a second position in contact with the toilet flush valve based upon a signal from the overflow sensor switch.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a portable and foldable potty seat assembly may include a main wall, a side wall, a top seating cover, and a supporting wall. The walls are operable to be folded inward to form a compact apparatus for the ease of carrying and storage, and operable to be folded outward to form a potty ready for use. A plastic bag and a container may be coupled with the apparatus for the use of potty. The walls may have structures of extrusion, recess, and configurations to either support the top seating covers or accommodate other walls. The portable and foldable potty seat assembly may include a chair back and a handle to make the seating more comfortable and secure.

Abstract: A child safe bathtub splash guard is provided for preventing a bathing child from splashing water out onto a bathroom floor where it can create a dangerously slick surface. The splash guard has a wall portion for deflecting water that is connected to a horizontal supporting shelf. The shelf is adapted to accommodate children's toys, and has a textured surface to create better grip on wet toys. Attached to the horizontal shelf and opposing the wall member is an overhanging lip that extends down the inner wall of the tub to direct water back into the bathtub. The splash guard is constructed of a semi-rigid material such as rubber and may be decorated with a variety of themes.

Abstract: A shower unit for an aircraft comprises: a shower head, and controls to manually control the water output. A shower enclosure defines a receiving cavity to receive the user. The shower enclosure supports the shower head and the controls for the user to shower in the receiving cavity. The shower enclosure comprises a first door on a first side of the shower enclosure, and a second door on a second side of the shower enclosure to define a passageway through the shower enclosure. The shower unit is adapted to be positioned in the aircraft such that the passageway communicates between two separate zones of the aircraft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hygienic urinal intended for use by people on farms, at large events and, in particular, at the top, or between the floors of a structure under construction. For this purpose, the invention comprises a portable urinal with a wash-hand basin, formed by a hollow prism having a rectangular base and a U-shaped concave urinal projecting out from the front surface thereof. The upper part of the rear face of the concave urinal is communicated with an upper oval wash-hand basin by means of multiple holes, thereby enabling a curtain of water to flow into the prism through small lower holes. The upper inner part of the prism is provided with a drinking water tank which is connected via a hose to a foot pump located in a cavity at the bottom right corner, such that, when necessary, the user can use the foot pump to activate the discharge of water through a curved faucet above the wash hand basin.

Abstract: This application provides a mechanism that consists of right and left mounting bases that in different embodiments are adapted for mounting on a variety of different chairs. These mechanisms have roller tracks that have been designed on a radius with the fulcrum or pivot point positioned very close to where the center of mass is located, for a wide spectrum of different sized people from children through over-sized adults, to achieve varying degrees of movement. On the inside of the left and right mounting bases are curved slots that are parallel to the curvature of the roller tracks where guide members on the front and rear mounting brackets keep the seat and back rest from coming off the chair. There are front and rear rollers that traverse within the roller tracks that pivot on axles in the front and rear mounting brackets. In the curved slots on the sides are adjustable stop pins that limit the tilt or travel of the seat and back rest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed system which comprises a mattress supporting structure. The bed system comprises a height adjustment system which comprises at least one rotatable multi-angular transverse beam comprising a plurality of transverse beam sides and an eccentric rotation axis which is accessible from outside said outer frame. The height adjustment system further comprises a rotation imparting member which is accessible from outside the outer frame and provided for rotating said at least one rotatable transverse beam about its eccentric axis. Said rotation imparting member is displaceable between a first and a second position. The first position is provided for rotating said at least one rotatable transverse beam about its eccentric axis and said second position is provided for blocking said at least one rotatable transverse beam in a desired height position with respect to said outer frame.

Abstract: A rotational mechanism for extending a sofa sleeper from an upright sitting position to a fully reclining and fully extended sleep position, having: a first rotatable member configured to rotate about a first axis; a second rotatable member configured to rotate about a second axis; a link mechanism attached to both the first and second rotatable members, the link mechanism being moveable along a length of both of the first and second rotatable members; and a drive mechanism configured to position the moveable link at positions along the length of at least one of the rotatable members such that movement of the link mechanism causes both the first and second rotatable mechanisms to rotate.

Abstract: A bedridden patient transfer gurney is provided, which includes a gurney body, and further includes several support feet installed with a swivel caster at the bottom. A top end of each support foot is connected to the gurney body. An elevation device is disposed on the support foot. Two curved panels opposite to each other having a shape of a grab bucket are disposed at a lower portion of the gurney body. When being closed, the two curved panels are capable of accommodating a human body. An opening and closing device is disposed between the gurney body and the two curved panels. The opening and closing device is respectively connected to the gurney body and the two curved panels. The bedridden patient transfer gurney is used for transferring a bedridden patient, has a simple structure and an advantage of convenient use, and ensures good stability when the patient is being transferred, thereby preventing the patient from experiencing more pain.

Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom, a perimeter side wall surrounding the bottom, and a connector part carried on each of two opposed inward facing surfaces of the perimeter wall. The system has an infant sleeping apparatus with a fabric panel having a top surface, a perimeter edge, a frame structure carrier near the perimeter edge, and an exposed portion of the frame structure positioned near each opposed end of the fabric panel. The infant sleeping apparatus is removably mounted to the child containment structure with the fabric panel suspended above the bottom of the child containment structure by connecting each exposed portion of the frame structure to a corresponding one of the connector parts of the child containment structure.

Abstract: A crib is provided having a plurality of sides, at least one side being made of a flexible material. One or more sides may be retractable. The retractable side may have a first edge and a second edge each being captured in a track. The crib also includes at least one locking mechanism and an actuating mechanism for releasing the locking mechanism. When the actuating mechanism is actuated, the retractable side moves along the track from a locked first position where the retractable side is fully extended into a second position where the retractable side curves under the base or rolls up into a spool.

Abstract: A compact foundation unit kit and a method of making a foundation unit from the kit. The kit comprises at least three elongated, generally flat truss rails, four generally flat end caps and a plurality of generally flat cross slats, with the truss rails, end caps and cross slats oriented together with their longitudinal dimensions aligned in a generally parallel orientation and with their flat sides in contact. A binding maintains the truss rails, end caps and cross slats in that orientation. The method includes providing the kit, opening the kit and orienting the truss rails in a parallel, spaced position, then affixing one of the end caps to each end of the truss rails, inverting the partially formed foundation, and affixing the last two end caps to opposite ends of the truss rails, then finally affixing the cross slats to the truss rails in a spaced, parallel orientation. The foundation can then be finished in a conventional fashion.

Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.

Abstract: A patient support incorporates a lying surface and at least one siderail on at least one side of the support. The siderails are operable between a raised position, an intermediate position, and a lowered position. The siderails are biased along a first range of motion by a first biasing member, and are biased along a second range of motion by a second biasing member. In the intermediate position, the siderails may define a gap through which a patient can ingress or egress the bed. In the raised and intermediate positions, the siderails may define gaps between each other and/or between the siderails and a headboard and footboard, that are sufficiently small to prevent accidental egress, and sufficiently large to prevent pinching and entrapment.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a mattress assembly supported on a frame, the mattress assembly including a coverlet configured to provide low-airloss therapy to a patient supported on the patient-support apparatus. The patient-support apparatus is articulable to a number of positions and includes a control network which is responsive to movement of portions of the frame to alter operational parameters of the frame and mattress assembly.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a cushion pad that is formed of breathable plastic foam, a breathable skin that is integrally layered on a front surface side of the cushion pad, and a non-breathable membrane-like film that is interleaved therebetween. The seat cushion includes a breathing hole formed in the film. The breathing hole extends from a back surface side of the cushion pad and passes through the cushion pad to penetrate the film.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a self deflating cushion whereby a volume of air within the cushion is controllably released to a surface of the cushion thereby providing a cooling effect to the seated anatomy of a user. The cushion further provides a variety of internal, open cell cushioning materials that store and release air during use of the cushion.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus (20) for attachment to the air conduits (6,8,10,12) of a zoned air cell cushion A or mattress to an associated valve. The attachment apparatus comprises a connector assembly (24) with connectors (26, 28, 30, 32) secured in the ends (N1, N2, N3, N4) of air conduits secured in a conduit constraint (38). Each air conduit is in fluid communication with a separate inflation zone (r,s,t,u) of the cushion or mattress. The also connectors are in fluid cooperation with a valve (60) that places normally isolated zones into fluid communication and vice versa. The connector assembly may functions as a base for any one of a number of valves (60, 103, 150, 200, 400, 500).

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 combination electric carving knife and mixer embodying both carving knife and mixer functions in a single device, and constructed so that knife and mixer attachments utilize the same receiving chamber in the device. The knife and mixer attachments are powered by motorized pistons that operate on the knife attachments for cutting and on the mixer attachment for mixing. The mixer attachment translates the linear motion of the pistons into a spinning motion by means of a conventional motion converter placed within the mixer attachment.

Abstract: A movement assembly 40 for use in combination with a selectively movable assembly 10 and which includes ramps 88, 90 which are carried by the assembly 10 without appreciably decreasing the amount of storage space provided by the assembly and which may be selectively deployed to allow for efficient ingress into and egress from the assembly 10.

Abstract: A joint equipment of a boarding bridge is provided, which is suitable for joining with a downwardly turned boarding gate of the aircraft and comprises a floor frame having a concave notch at its front end; a first floor arranged at the opening of the concave notch; a sliding plate arranged under the first floor and slidable with respect to the first floor through a slide device arranged under the sliding plate; a joining plate rotatablely connected in the front end of the sliding plate; a pair of front cover plates rotatablely connected to the joining plate respectively; a pair of rear cover plates rotatablely connected to the first floor, wherein the front cover plates are partly lapped over the rear cover plates respectively; an activating device for operating sliding movement of the sliding plate; and a pair of turning mechanisms for turning the pairs of the front and the rear cover plates respectively with respect to the joining plate and the first floor.

Abstract: A loading dock leveler having: a base having an inward end; a deck with a top platform, the deck having an inward end hingedly mounted to the inward end of the base for movement between an upper position and a lower position; an on-demand air compressor with an electrically powered motor, the compressor having inlet in communication with a source of ambient air and a compressed air outlet; a pneumatic deck lift actuator pivotally connected to the base and to the deck for rotary movement between a raised position and a lowered position, the lift actuator having a lift chamber, and an inlet port in direct communication with the compressor outlet through an electric powered lift valve to the lift chamber, and having a vent valve in communication with the lift chamber; and an electric user control interface having: an electric up/down switch in communication with the motor to conduct electric power to the motor and open the lift valve in an up position, and to prevent conduction of electric power to the motor and

Abstract: The invention relates to a motorized robot for cleaning swimming pools, comprising: means (2) for moving the robot, having a surface (3) for making contact with a movement surface submerged in the swimming pool; means (4) for generating a circulation of fluid in the robot, comprising an opening for the suction (5) of said fluid, and an opening for the backflow (6) of the aspirated fluid; a conduit (7) of fluid connecting the suction and backflow openings; means for generating (8) a flow of said fluid in the conduit; a strut for lifting at least part of the contact surface (3) from the movement surface, said strut being mobile between a first inactive position in which the strut is retracted inside the robot and a second active position in which the strut projects past the contact surface of the movement means in such a way that part of said contact surface can no longer be in contact with the movement surface; and means for controlling (10) the movement of the strut between its active and inactive positions,

Abstract: A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, wherein at least one of the first and second ends is adapted to detachably attach one of the first and second fabric care attachments. An attachment for a fabric care device selected from the group consisting of a depiller, a delinter, a fabric pile restorer, and a brush.

Abstract: A foaming porous pad suitable for coupling to a hand-held device and for application to human skin includes a porous pad substrate and a foaming composition disposed on the porous pad substrate. The porous pad substrate includes a nonwoven pile fabric having a nonwoven backing layer and a pile comprising individual fibers extending from the backing layer. The nonwoven pile fabric has fibers having a denier of less than about 9. Other aspects of the disclosure include a kit including a foaming porous pad and a motorized handheld device, methods of making the foaming porous pad, and methods of using the foaming porous pad.

Abstract: The mouthpiece includes a mouthpiece carrier member (14) having upper and lower sections which are adapted to receive the upper and lower teeth of a user. The mouthpiece carrier member has several embodiments which include side members and an intermediate member or members connecting the two side members to define the two sections. A bristle field (20) is mounted on the mouthpiece carrier member for contact with the surfaces of the teeth. The mouthpiece carrier member is moved in such a manner to produce a bristle action which has a significant axial component, resulting in the bristle tufts moving toward the teeth, contacting the teeth and moving away from the teeth, producing cleaning action on the teeth.

Abstract: One embodiment of an actuator system for a power dental cleaning appliance to produce a tapping motion of bristle tufts in a dental cleaning appliance includes a plurality of piston elements (16) mounted in a brushhead for movement away from and then toward the brushhead (12). Bristle tufts (20) are positioned on the piston elements and move sequentially against and away from the teeth to produce a cleaning action. A low frequency fluid pressure action (40) in the range of 1-6 Hz maintains conformity of the bristle tufts in a low frequency sequence against the teeth, while a higher frequency fluid pressure action (42) in the range of 100-300 Hz moves the bristle tufts at that frequency to produce a tapping bristle action on the teeth to produce cleaning. In another embodiment, an actuation system includes an elongated actuator member (52) made of elastic material which expands and contracts about its longitudinal axis at a selected frequency by fluid pressure.

Abstract: The toothbrush in FIG. 1 includes a toothbrush body (12) and a brushhead assembly (14) which includes a manual field of bristle tufts (16) and a single/small plurality of bristle tufts (18) at a forward end of the manual field of bristles. The single bristle tuft or tufts is driven axially in the direction of the teeth, and is suitable for cleaning interproximal regions of the teeth.

Abstract: A rotary work head assembly is provided suitable for connecting the drive hub of a rotary floor cleaning machine to a working head. The coupling comprises latching features associated with the hub and working head. The latching features engage to retain the working head on the hub in a coaxial arrangement suitable for operation of the machine. To remove the working head, the operator tilts the working head away from the coaxial position, which permits disengagement of the working head from the hub.

Abstract: A foaming porous pad suitable for coupling to a hand-held device and for application to human skin includes a porous pad substrate and a foaming composition disposed on the porous pad substrate. The porous pad substrate includes a nonwoven pile fabric having a nonwoven backing layer and a pile comprising individual fibers extending from the backing layer. The nonwoven pile fabric has fibers having a denier of less than about 9. Other aspects of the disclosure include a kit including a foaming porous pad and a motorized handheld device, methods of making the foaming porous pad, and methods of using the foaming porous pad.