Abstract: The present invention provides a hand-utility interface for use in protecting a user's hand during utility tasks and comprising a body having a plurality of finger-receiving channels defined therein, wherein the finger-receiving channels snugly receive the fingers of said user's hand such that in use, the finger-receiving channels secure the interface to the user's hand. Additional palm supports may be provided too if desired.

Abstract: This invention, titled “Thumb-eez”, are a cell phone accessory, and are designed to be worn while “texting”, or typing text messages. Thumb-eez are worn on the user's thumbs and permit more precise texting by reducing surface area at the point of contact; this is achieved through the utilization of projecting nibs, or styli, that correspond with the pressure points of the thumbs, thus enabling pinpoint accuracy. There are currently over a billion cell phone users worldwide, and the inventors hope to capitalize on this enormous market. The inventors hope that Thumb-eez will become the next hipster craze, such as Yoga-Toes or Head Blade, and are currently searching for an outside company to manufacture and distribute the Thumb-eez invention. Anyone interested in bringing this invention to market should contact the inventors at (256) 238-1524 or (334) 874-4135.

Abstract: A garment assembly includes a garment and a seat. The seat includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface and a second side surface and defines an aperture that extends through the seat from the first side surface to the second side surface. The assembly further includes an at least partially elastic member including a first end section attached to the garment, a second end section attached to the garment, and an intermediate section extending through the seat aperture. At least one of the first end section and the second end section are elastic, and the intermediate section is elastic, such that the seat is deployable between a stowed position and a deployed position and exterior to the garment in the stowed and deployed position. The seat is configured to extend substantially vertical while stowed and substantially horizontal while deployed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a quick release garment can be provided. The exemplary garment can include a plurality of co-operable garment panels, which when interconnected, can form a garment in a condition wrapped about an upper torso of a person, a plurality releasable mechanical latches, each latch having a first and a second portion and at least one latch element biased towards an engaged condition, releasably engageable to interconnect the garment panels, and a release arrangement operable in a single operation to release the latches. Further, the latches can be structured so that the single operation allows the garment to fall from the upper torso, and the garment can thereafter be rapidly restorable to the condition wrapped about the upper torso by re-engaging each of the latches by pushing the first and second portions together against the bias to re-engage the latch element(s).

Abstract: A glove with a coating layer of rubber containing air bubbles formed at least on the surface of a back portion of a glove base material made of fibers is provided, wherein the moisture permeability of the coating layer of the back portion ranges from 1000 to 9000 g/m2·24 hrs in terms of a measured value according to JIS L 1099 A-1 method (calcium chloride method) and the wear loss of the coating layer of the back portion is 40 mg or less in terms of a value measured after 100 revolutions by use of a tester, Nu-Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester, specified by EN ISO 12947-1, according to the European Standard EN 388; 2003. The glove of the present invention is excellent in moisture permeability and abrasion resistance of a back portion.

Abstract: By adding a second smaller bill under the main bill of a baseball cap and creating a gap between the two bills, the upper bill creates a raised curve that acts like an airfoil and allows the free flow of air over a wearer's forehead, inducing a cooling effect. Besides the benefit of a cooling effect, the appearance of the hat is such that an observer looking at someone wearing it would not be able to tell there was anything overtly different about the design.

Abstract: A pair of trousers has two side seams, a front seam, a back seam, an inseam, an outer part, and an inner part. The outer part constitutes the trousers and is formed by sub-parts joined at the seams. The inner part is arranged along a front part of the outer part and is joined to the outer part at the side and front seams. The outer part is made from a first material and the inner part is made from a second material, the first material having a higher elasticity than the second material. The inner part includes at least two stitchings extending from a first side seam towards the front seam, and at least two stitchings extending from a second side seam towards the front seam which follow the shape of an abdomen of a person wearing the trousers to thereby support the abdomen.

Abstract: A helmet system that employs an outer shell and a unitary inner shell formed with compatible grooves and ridges respectively. The outer shell is formed with a switch. The outer shell and inner shell are further secured together via magnetic force or a system of springs and levers in conjunction with the switch that allows for a user of the helmet system to seamlessly remove the outer shell through either a set amount of breakaway force or by using the switch.

Abstract: Body protective clothing, comprising a hard shell (2) for covering the body part to be protected and an impact protection (10) arranged at the inside of the body protective clothing, the impact protection (10) comprising an impact absorbing foam enclosed by an airtight casing and at least one valve (16, 16?) arranged at the airtight casing, wherein the valve (16, 16?) is realized as a pressure relief valve in such a way that the compression of the impact protection (10) caused as a result of a crash opens the valve (16, 16?) for pressure reduction in the impact protection (10).

Abstract: An energy-absorbing pad structure includes an energy-absorbing pad that is encapsulated by a polymeric film. The polymeric film is sufficiently air-permeable to permit air to escape during rapid compression of the pad structure, such as from a high-speed dynamic impact, but nonetheless is water resistant under ordinary conditions. It is desirable that the polymeric film is made from an elastic polymer. The air-permeability can be provided from a series of perforations such that the film's elastic quality tends to contract the perforations thereby impeding the progress of water through them under normal conditions. The energy-absorbing pad can be a semi-rigid viscoelastic foam.

Abstract: A safety helmet designed to protect the head of motorcyclists/bicyclists, athletes, soldiers, law enforcement, and/or heavy machinery operators due to impact/trauma and to provide emergency removal after an accident. The safety helmet comprises a shell defined by a right portion and a left portion, an outer surface and inner surface, and a front section and rear section. An opening at the front section allows the user to see outside of the shell, and a face shield, attached at opposing sides of the opening by a hinge, covers a substantial portion of the user's face. A plurality of securing mechanisms extends between the right portion and the left portion and holds the right portion and left portions in a separable manner. A resilient protective layer includes a top surface and a bottom surface for contacting with the inner surface of the shell and to fit over the head of the passenger.

Abstract: A portable closet with a heater comprises a tub composed of a bottom sheet and a plurality of side sheets and forming a cavity for receiving urine and excrement of users; a cover detachably covering the tub, which cover includes a toilet seat provided with an aperture and a lid pivotably connected to the toilet seat, and at least two hooks are provided on a lower surface of the toilet seat; a receiving bag hung from the hooks for receiving the urine and excrement; a plastic bag covering the receiving bag; a supporting base provided within the tub for supporting the receiving bag and the plastic bag; a rod provided for supporting toilet tissues; a slit formed through the toilet seat and aligning with the rob to enable the toilet tissues to pass through; a heater provided in the toilet seat for heating the toilet seat when being turned on.

Abstract: A toilet plunger cleaning system wherein a toilet plunger is provided having a handle with an inner chamber and a plunger head. The handle chamber has a reciprocating cylinder filled with a cleaning fluid. A plurality of circumferentially spaced normally closed holes are provided in the handle communicating with holes in the cylinder. A lever on the exterior of the handle is activated to align the holes in the cylinder with the holes in the handle to release fluid about the lower portion of the handle and the plunger head to clean and/or sanitize the same.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a system for the transportation of liquid and solid waste incorporated into a floor of a building has a generally horizontal pipe with a first and second end. A motor is disposed at the first end and an auger is disposed in and along at least a portion of a length of the pipe and is in communication with the motor. The auger is adapted to the transport of liquid and solid waste along the at least a portion of the length of the pipe.

Abstract: A portable compact toilet enclosure includes a main frame having an interior portion, a side frame, and a hood portion. The side frame is slidably coupled to the main frame and configured such that in a closed configuration of the portable compact toilet enclosure, the side frame portion is substantially disposed within the interior portion of the main frame. In an open configuration, the side frame is positioned away from the main frame such that substantial portions of the side frame portion are disposed outside of the interior portion of the main frame. The hood portion is hingedly attached to the side frame and configured such that in the closed configuration the hood portion is substantially disposed within the interior portion of the main frame, and in the open configuration is rotated in an upright position and substantially disposed outside of the interior portion of the main frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving and supporting cradle includes a table base and a cradle movable on the table base. The cradle includes an intermediate cradle moveable relative to the table base and an upper cradle moveable relative to the intermediate cradle. The table base is coupled to the intermediate cradle using a first rack and gear structure, and the intermediate cradle is coupled to the upper cradle using a second rack and gear structure.

Abstract: An air mattress is provided. The air mattress may comprises: a top sheet and a bottom sheet, the top and bottom sheets being made of a flexible airtight material and being connected to form an airtight inflatable compartment; and at least one vertical connecting unit, being disposed within the compartment, wherein the vertical connecting units are attached to respective inner surfaces of the top and bottom sheets to form connecting areas. The air mattress may also comprise a side sheet and at least one horizontal connecting unit.

Abstract: A posture channel innerspring is described having a plurality of helical form coils interconnected in an array in which the coils are generally aligned in rows and columns, each of the coils having a generally cylindrical coil body formed by helical turns of wire with openings between each of the helical turns of wire, and first and second ends to the coil body also formed by the wire, each of the coil bodies being spaced apart in the array. At least one posture channel support is inserted into the innerspring in the space between the spaced apart coils. The posture channel support may, in one embodiment, have an H-shaped configuration with having upper and lower parallel lateral members and a transverse member that extends between and bisects the upper and lower lateral members.

Abstract: A pliers that includes a first member and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member. The pliers includes a head, a handle, a first end defining a nose of the head portion, and a second end, opposite the first end, defined by the handle of the pliers. Ridges are disposed on the first and the second members adjacent the nose and together define a grip of the pliers. Sharp edges of the first and second members are adjacent the ridges and between the ridges and the second end of the pliers and together define a cutter of the pliers. An aperture extends through the first member adjacent a pivot and between the pivot and the second end of the pliers, and the threaded aperture and the second member define a threaded fastener cutter of the pliers.

Abstract: A bridge superstructure comprises a first aspect of the present invention, a bridge structure comprises a contact surface supported by a decking mounted on a superstructure. The superstructure includes a mounting for the decking. The decking comprises a panel composed of a fibre reinforced polymer composite, the panel comprising a plate having an upperside and an underside, a plurality of first and second beams, each beam having an upper face and a base face and side faces, the upper face of each beam being integral with the underside of the plate, a first beam having an aperture extending between the side faces, wherein a second beam extends through the aperture. The panel further comprises means for attachment to the superstructure and a layer of wear-resistant material on the upper side of the plate.

Abstract: A surface-cleaning machine with on-board operator, such as a floor washing-drying machine, a floor washing machine, a sweeper, a high-pressure cleaner, a vacuum cleaner, or similar machines including an operators compartment including a footboard that defines a first fixed reference surface, having adjacent to it at least one pedal to control the surface cleaning machine. The footboard includes at least one resting member defining a second resting surface, with the second resting surface being adjustable with respect to the first fixed reference surface.

Abstract: A brush for use with a rotating motor device comprises a collar and a brush-head. The collar has a first open end and a second securing end. The securing end of the collar has a polygonal opening adapted for securely mating with a corresponding polygonal rotating shaft of a rotating motor device, such that when second end of the collar is secured to the rotating shaft, rotation of the shaft causes corresponding rotation of the collar. The brush-head comprises a plurality of bristles cylindrically bundled, said cylindrical bundle having a first fused end and a second loose end, wherein the bristles are securely fused to together at the fused end and the bristles are unattached to each other at the loose end, and the bristles at the loose end define a generally concave brush face wherein the bristles in the center portion are shorter than the bristles in the perimeter portion.

Abstract: A brush section for use with an electric toothbrush includes a relatively large brush head portion having a generally rectangular shape, although oblong, elliptical and other such shapes having a length to width aspect ration greater than 1 may be employed. The brush head portion is secured to a shaft portion of the brush section that may be configured to couple to a handle section. The handle section may include an electric drive including drive shaft, and the drive shaft may couple to the brush head via a coupling member positioned within the shaft portion. The electric drive may impart a rotary, oscillating rotary-oscillating or other suitable drive motion to the drive shaft that is, in turn, imparted upon the brush head by virtue of the coupling member.

Abstract: Embodiments of an automated camera cleaning system are provided. In one embodiment, the automated camera cleaning system includes an optical path, an optically-transmissive lens shield through which the optical path extends, a housing in which the optically-transmissive lens shield is at least partially disposed, and a motor coupled to the lens shield. When energized, the motor moves the optically-transmissive lens shield relative to the housing to vary the region of the optically-transmissive lens shield positioned in the optical path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothbrush, having a head and a handle, wherein the head is provided with bristles. So that the toothbrush can be used for squeezing toothpaste out of a squeezed-together toothpaste tube, the invention provides that a slit is cut into the handle, and is matched in its length to the width of a squeezed-out toothpaste tube, and in its width to the thickness of a squeezed-out toothpaste tube.

Abstract: A conductive weld brush (10) consists of a conductive receptacle (12), a bundle of conductive fibres (13) which are anchored by their inner end within the conductive receptacle (12) and a slidable support sleeve (20) which has a first end portion (21) which receives the conductive receptacle (12) and a shaped second end portion (22) which surrounds and shapes the fibre bundle (13).

Abstract: The present application is directed toward a tool holder for a flexible tube that contains a composition used in connection with the tool. The tool holder has a frame adapted to be secured the sealed end of the and a tool portion having a tool such as a razor blade, a brush, a cosmetic scraper blade, a planar scraper blade, a massager head, sandpaper, polishing device, or sponge applicator head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device (10) for a wiper arm (14) and a wiper blade (12). Said wiper blade comprises a first connecting part (16) on the wiper blade end and a second connecting part (18) on the wiper arm end, both parts being juxtaposed in the operational position and being connected to each other via a hinge element (44) so that they can be swiveled about a hinge axis. Securing means (32) are provided so that the first and second connecting part (16, 18) engage with each other. The invention is characterized in that the first connecting part (16) has a recess (38) for accommodating the securing means (32) in which a longitudinal, shaped portion (66) is provided which is parallel to the hinge axis. The invention also relates to a flat bar wiper blade (12) which comprises a first connecting part (16) for fastening the flat bar wiper blade (12) to a wiper arm (14).

Abstract: A surface treating appliance includes a plurality of frusto-conical cyclones arranged in parallel. Each cyclone has a relatively wide, rigid frusto-conical portion and a relatively narrow, flexible frusto-conical portion connected to the relatively wide portion. The relatively wide portion includes at least one dirty air inlet, and the relatively narrow portion includes a dirt outlet. The relatively narrow portion vibrates during use of the appliance is dislodged dirt from the inner surface of the relatively narrow portion, the dislodged dirt being expelled from the dirt outlet.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a floor cleaning unit having a surface cleaning head, an upright section having a handle, a cleaning unit removably mounted to the handle and an air flow conduit forming part of an air flow path from the surface cleaning head to the cleaning unit, wherein the flexible air flow conduit comprises a portable portion removably mounted to the surface cleaning apparatus and a rigid extension wand. Reconfiguring the surface cleaning apparatus components permits the use of the surface cleaning apparatus in various operating modes such as a first upright operating mode wherein the surface cleaning apparatus is operable with the cleaning unit mounted to the handle, and a second operating mode wherein the cleaning unit is carried by a user and is operable when removed from the handle.

Abstract: A fastener driving device includes a housing having an engine receiving portion and a handle portion. A reservoir is configured to receive a gas having a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure and is at least partially located in the handle portion. A dust blower is configured to allow gas in the reservoir to be selectively communicated to atmosphere through an outlet in the engine receiving portion of the housing. The dust blower includes a passageway extending from the reservoir to the outlet in the engine receiving portion, the passageway at least partially circumnavigating the cylinder of the drive engine, and an actuator configured to selectively open and close the passageway so that when the passageway is open, gas from the reservoir is communicated from the reservoir to the outlet, and when the passageway is closed, the gas from the reservoir is not communicated from the reservoir to the outlet.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner (1) comprising a housing (2) being separated in at least a dust compartment (4) and a motor compartment (6). The vacuum cleaner (1) also comprises a motor (7) located in the motor compartment (6) and an air guide (8) between the dust compartment (4) and the motor (7). The motor (7) is suspended in the motor compartment (6) by a suspension system comprising at least one spring (23).

Abstract: A surface cleaning head comprising one or more lower open sided air flow passages is provided. One or both air flow passages may be a lower open sided air flow passage and may have a rib to prevent carpet of the like from blocking the air flow passage. One of the passages may be a deep cleaning slot.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for operating a portable light assembly. In accordance with some embodiments, a frame providing a bridge and defining a transport region and a deployment region is slidingly connected to a mast. An arm is further connected to the mast by a hinge while a light fixture is connected to the arm. In various embodiments, the light fixture is capable of transitioning from a deployed position where the mast engages the deployment region and a transport position where the mast and light fixture are disposed within the transport region.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a folder-type portable communication device, wherein a body portion and a folder portion can be coupled or separated by applying a force to a hinge cap or moving a hinge dummy laterally. The device includes a body portion and a folder portion coupled to the body portion to pivot around a hinge axis, and a center hinge arm provided in the body portion. First and second side hinge arms are provided in the folder portion, and a hinge cap is provided in the first side hinge is pushed with an external force. A hinge shaft is coupled with or separated from the first side hinge arm by retracting or protruding via pushing the hinge cap, and a hinge dummy provided in the center hinge arm is coupled with or separated from the second side hinge arm by moving laterally along the hinge axis.

Abstract: A safety cord release for a window covering has a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section from a top to a bottom thereof. The safety cord release has a right case and a left case combined with the right case. There are several pairs of couplers on the right case and the left case located at the top section, the middle section and the bottom section respectively for engagement to reduce a transverse force from cords and to separate the right case and the left case immediately to release the cords for safety.

Abstract: A grip (100) for gripping a wire (L) includes a body (10) comprising an upper jaw (11) extending laterally, a pivot section (12) depending from one end of the upper jaw (11), and a sleeve section (13) depending from the other end of the upper jaw (11), the sleeve section (13) including a slot (131) at one end; a pivotal link (20) pivotably secured to the pivot section (12); a gripping seat (40) pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and comprising a jaw member (41) disposed below the upper jaw (11); and a lever (30) inserted through the slot (131) and having one end pivotably secured to the pivotal link (20) and a ring (32) at the other end. The ring (32) is positioned at an angle ? with respect to a longitudinal center line (110) of the wire (L) passing through the upper jaw (11).

Abstract: A jewelry clasp including at least a first jewelry interfacer and a second jewelry interfacer capable of magnetically coupling together. The magnetic coupling of the first and second jewelry interfacers can be substantially easy to decouple by applying force substantially in a first direction, but substantially difficult to decouple by applying force that is not substantially in the first direction. Accordingly, the jewelry clasp can be capable of being decoupled by a user with substantial ease while remaining substantially difficult to decouple when not desired.

Abstract: A buckle 10 for use in securing cargo by means of a flexible cargo strap has at least one surface 16 against which the strap bears, in use. The surface 16 is abrasive, in one example. This is achieved by coating the surface in a grit material 18.

Abstract: A slide fastener with a separable bottom end stop according to the invention, includes: an insert member fixed to an end of one element row, and a pivot support member fixed to an end of the other element row. The insert member includes an insert plate portion fixed to the fastener tape, and a pivot shaft portion disposed on the insert plate portion. The pivot support member includes a box pin portion that extends from an end of the element row, a box portion of a nearly J shape, a protrusion that extends from the box pin portion, and a flat plate-like support portion that extends from the box portion. As a result, even if a separable bottom end stop receives lateral pulling force or pushing-up force in the coupling state of the element rows, it is possible to prevent the element rows from being decoupled.

Abstract: A fixing buckle comprising a base provided with a latching hook for attaching a retaining ring, and control means able to occupy a locking position and a releasing position to respectively secure and release the retaining ring on and from the latching hook. The control means comprise two locking elements independent from one another and each having a stop and a control button. The locking elements are formed by two levers pivotally mounted inside the cover, the stop being arranged at one of the ends of each lever and the control button at the other end thereof. Detachment of the ring is enabled on no load and when the buttons of the two levers are actuated simultaneously to the releasing position.

Abstract: A mechanism/device is provided for use with a container or vessel or other object and, more particularly, a device for use with a bottle to assist in securing such bottle to a belt, belt loop, strap, hook or other hanging device while not in use and further allowing the securing of objects such as keys and key rings, and further allowing addition of personalizing accessories to the subject device.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive device for a reliable tie down tensioning which device enables the tie-down to be quickly and easily applied and the flexible element tensioned and just as quickly and easily removed.

Abstract: A space saving burial container that bores its own hole and efficiently guides the cut away receiving material up and out of the hole to inter a fully secured body in a permanently natural upright position.

Abstract: The application discloses novel internal structures of energy conditioners, assemblies of external structures of energy conditioners and mounting structure, and novel circuits including energy conditioners having A, B, and G master electrodes.

Abstract: A barrel support device supports a barrel rotationally about an axis of the barrel with the axis being arranged vertically and an opening of the barrel through which a plunger rod is inserted being directed upward. A chuck of a plunger rod support device holds the plunger rod in a first holding state in which the plunger rod is prevented from rotating about and sliding along its axis and inserts it into the barrel. Then, the chuck enters a second holding state in which the plunger rod is prevented from rotating about its axis but is not prevented from sliding along its axis. A load application device places a load acting downward on the plunger rod, and a rotation application device rotates the barrel in a direction in which the plunger rod is screwed into a gasket in the barrel.

Abstract: A hinge remover has a thick cylindrical base with a central opening and a flange, a hollow cylindrical wall upon a yoke, and two spaced apart shoulders upon the yoke. The shoulders receive a door pin. The wall receives a head upon a spring and has two diametrically opposed recesses for ball bearings. The central opening admits the head extending opposite the yoke. The central opening narrows and forms a chamber for a propellant. The base has a radial aperture that opens for an igniter that contacts the propellant. During assembly, the head compresses upon the spring against the yoke revealing the recesses to receive the ball bearings as the head eases inwardly. Upon combustion of the propellant, the head retreats towards the yoke, the ball bearings fall, and the yoke separates from the base.

Abstract: A removing tool used for removing a removable element from a shielding cover. The removing tool comprises a handle including a first end and a head protruding from the first end, a driving portion mounted on the head, and a pushing portion mounted on the head between the driving portion and the first end. The driving portion is for latching with the removable element; the pushing portion pushes the removable element away from the shielding cover until the removable element separates from the shielding cover.

Abstract: A method for capturing small metal particles within an oil filter can. The method uses a flexible belt incorporating a number of pockets. Magnets are contained within the pockets, with one magnet per pocket being preferable. The pockets are sealed so that the belt and magnets operate as a unified whole. The belt is wrapped around an oil filter and held in place via the attraction between the magnets and the metal oil filter can. No additional securing mechanism is needed. The belt may be wrapped around oil filters of various sizes with no need for any alterations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low profile, compact, scalable concept end-effector for use in robotic handling applications. The end-effector acts as the interface between multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) manipulator and its base (if applicable), as well as the tools it handles and is compatible with both large manipulator systems such as the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) and Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and smaller dexterous manipulators such as the Orbital Express Dexterous Manipulator System. An active/controlled component is attached to the roll joint(s) at one or both end(s) of the manipulator, with an entirely passive component attached to the structure/tools that the manipulator interfaces with. Interface engagement and mate operations are performed by way of the manipulator roll joint. Once mated, shear pins are extended to lock the mated assembly in place and achieve a high stiffness, zero free play mated interface.