Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising a cut-resistant coating which contains a polymeric matrix and a cut-resistant component distributed in the polymeric matrix characterized in that said cut-resistant component is a plurality of fibers having an average length (L) to an average diameter (D) ratio, i.e. L/D, of at least 10.

Abstract: A zipperless neck entry wetsuit provided in this invention comprises a torso portion and limb portions which are connected to and in communication with the torso portion respectively. The torso portion comprises an outer collar and a neck portion. The outer collar surrounds a neck opening defined as the only entryway for a wearer when the outer collar is stretched to expand the neck opening. Also, the periphery of the neck opening is zipperless. The neck portion is arranged in the neck opening and attached to an inner surface of the torso portion for being worn on the wearer's neck and being folded to cover and seal the neck opening.

Abstract: An adjustable drape (100) is manufactured from a flexible fabric layer and has a front major face (201) and a rear major face (101). One or more wearer attachment devices (102,103) are disposed along the rear major face (101), while one or more adjustment devices (202,203) are disposed along the front major face (201). When the flexible fabric layer attached to the chest of a wearer (400), it is not visible from the behind the wearer (400). Accordingly, the adjustable drape (100) can be used to preserve patient dignity during advanced imaging procedures.

Abstract: An interactive garment system comprises a garment comprising at least one graphic design on an outer surface of the garment. A first appliqué is joined to the garment over a portion of the graphic design. The appliqué comprises a flap having an open position and a closed position. A child's toy is configured to be removably joinable to the appliqué and covered by the flap in the closed position in which a child may interact with the child's toy.

Abstract: Convertible pants can include a waist portion, at least one leg connected to the waist portion, each leg including an upper leg portion and lower leg portion removably connected to the upper leg portion by a zipper, the zipper including an upper zipper track attached to the upper leg portion and a lower zipper track attached to the lower leg portion, and an upper zipper flap located on the upper leg portion proximate the upper zipper track, the upper zipper flap including a first reinforced portion extending substantially around the upper leg portion. The upper zipper flap can cover the zipper when the lower leg portion is connected to the upper leg portion by the zipper. A zipper system and garments incorporating the zipper system are also described.

Abstract: An improved sports glove, of the type that includes a membrane that is generally configured to be worn on a wearer's hand so that the interior surface of the membrane comes in contact with the glove wearer's hand, has the improvements of a plurality of sensitizing elements that are attached to the membrane's interior surface for sensitizing the portion of the glove wearer's hand that adjoins these elements so as to enhance the wearer's ability to handle a piece of sports equipment.

Abstract: The invention is an eye patch harness used to hold eye patches in place during athletic exertion, using a cloth worn on the head with eyelets in the cloth that position the eye patch precisely. Such a harness does not move easily, and allows a wearer to move without concern that the patch will lose proper position.

Abstract: A method and device which allows chemotherapy patients to stylishly cover their heads and gives them the option of turning the head covering into a ball. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A baseball cap with an interchangeable bill is disclosed whereby the user can change the bill of the cap with ease. The design of this product creates a separable bill and crown that integrates into one piece, the adjustment means and brim reinforcement means of the cap and maintains the ease at which one can switch out one bill and replace it with another. An embodiment is also disclosed whereby the replaceable bill is secured in place to prevent accidental dislodgement of the bill when one grabs at the hat to put it on. Another embodiment allows the user to replace the entire crown of the cap without even removing it from the user head.

Abstract: A hat accessory which may be used as a flight training aid for creating intentional vision restriction. The hat accessory is adapted to be readily attached to common baseball-style caps. The hat accessory includes a lower bill panel with an upper bill panel bonded to the lower bill panel along an arcuate bonding band. This configuration forms an envelope or pocket for receiving the cap bill. A pair of lateral wings can be provided which are bent in a downward direction to restrict peripheral vision. The hat accessory may be used for other applications including the display of commercial, political, or other messages.

Abstract: A pant garment includes a crotch panel that eliminates the uncomfortable cross seam in a conventional pant garment, while providing improved hygiene. The crotch panel includes an inner layer made of a smooth, soft, absorbent and breathable fabric material and an outer layer made of the same fabric material as the exterior of the remainder of the pant garment. The inner layer is treated with an antimicrobial agent that is distributed substantially uniformly through the thickness of the inner layer. The inner layer may further include a moisture repellant additive that is applied to the outer surface of the inner layer. The crotch panel may be sized and shaped appropriately and combined with a gusset in a military pant garment to provide increased comfort and improved hygiene, particularly for female military personnel deployed in field operations or in a combat theatre.

Abstract: Magnetic repulsive forces can be exploited for impact absorption in protective body gear such as, e.g., helmets.

Abstract: A wearable impact reduction device including a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, and a fourth layer. The first layer is located closest to the wearer's body and includes a flexible material configured to conform to the shape of a user's body. The fourth layer is located furthest from the wearer's body and is more rigid than the first layer whereby the fourth layer can distribute an external impact over a region. The second layer is placed between the first layer and the third layer. The third layer is placed between the second layer and the fourth layer. The second layer includes an elastically-deformable material having at least one resilient impression arranged and configured to at least partially compress upon application of a force and to return elastically to its original shape upon removal of the force.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, methods, products, and implementations, including a head gear device that includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, at least one sensor to measure one or more of, for example, force and/or motion, and one or more moveable members, the one or more moveable members configured to be displaced to apply a counterforce to a head of the user based, at least in part, on detection of one or more of, for example, a force component applied to the user and/or motion undergone by the user.

Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, with a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance and at least a non-ionic surfactant. The treatment compound includes at least an adhesive element derived from colophony resin, destined to realise adhesion of the active body to a wall of the sanitary appliance. In this way, good adhesion of the sanitary agent to the sanitary appliance to be treated is obtained.

Abstract: A plunger of the present invention is a generally hollow structure having a number of integrally-formed sections disposed between the top and the bottom. The plunger has a conical upper portion having an increasing diameter moving downwardly from the top of the plunger toward a central portion. There is a pleated bellows section at the central portion of the plunger. Extending downwardly from the central portion is a lower conical portion having a decreasing diameter moving from the central portion toward the bottom. The top includes an opening for a handle and the bottom comprises an opening to the interior cavity of the plunger. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plunger is formed of a resilient rubber-like material that is capable of being deformed and then returning to an un-deformed shape, the material having memory. The plunger can be used in standard or specially-configured toilet bowl outlets.

Abstract: A drain stopper assembly for selectively closing an outlet from a water basin includes a stopper that axially slidably interacts with a support post to move between raised and lowered positions. In a raised position, the stopper can be laterally displaced to facilitate periodic cleaning of debris trapped in the drain passage. Lateral displacement can be accomplished in a variety of ways including by way of groove and follower pin relationships, pivoting sections of the support post and/or post interface of the stopper, and by a flexible support post.

Abstract: A bidet wand includes an arm and a nozzle. The arm includes one or more members, one or more connection tubes, and one or more inlet hoses. The one or more members are arranged in sequence from a first side to a second side and coupled to each other, the one or more members forming insertion portion at the first side. Each connection tube is coupled to and extends through the one or more members from the first side to the second side. Each inlet hose is coupled to one of the connection tubes at the second side and is configured to transfer water from a water source. The nozzle is configured to receive the insertion portion of the one or more members therein. The nozzle and the insertion portion include positive coupling features that are cooperatively configured to engage each other to couple the nozzle to the arm.

Abstract: A toilet, wherein: the toilet has an aperture (110), which, in use, would be located in an upper part of the toilet; the toilet comprising or adapted to receive a dispensing means arranged beneath the aperture for dispensing a tube (12) of collection bag material in a downward direction; wherein the toilet is adapted such that, in operation, while the tube is moved downward, the toilet creates a divide in the tube by pressing the sides of the tube together.

Abstract: Missing and broken drain covers for swimming pools, spas and/or other applications expose swimmers to dangers including entrapment and evisceration. An anti-evisceration ring of this invention is attached to an opening of a sump or frame and provides a non-planar edge that prevents the formation of a vacuum by a body part and thereby preventing injuries to swimmers.

Abstract: A diaper retaining enclosure within which a soiled diaper may be retained while being rinsed. includes a generally planar base having parallel edges to which a pair of suitable hinges are secured. A pair of doors comprising generally planar flaps are secured to the hinges and are thus pivotable between an open position exposing the base and a closed “tented” position. The tented position is achieved by having the edges of the doors meet some distance away from the base in the closed position and thereby form a channel extending downwardly above the base and behind the doors. A clip is secured to the upper edge of the base and is configured to be spring-biased to a closed position. The resulting channel formed by the doors in the tented position is open at its top and bottom.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an assembly for attachment to a crib. The assembly may include a cross member configured to span a width of the crib. In addition, the assembly may include a substantially U-shaped cross member connector configured to receive one end of the cross member. Also, the assembly may include a substantially U-shaped crib rail connector configured for attachment of the cross member connector, the crib rail connector further configured to be non-destructively attached to and removed from a side rail of the crib.

Abstract: A foundation for supporting a mattress includes a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and at least one electrical outlet mounted in at least one of the longitudinal side and end assemblies.

Abstract: An exercise accessory, for example a towel for Yoga, includes a fabric layer having a length, a width, a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The exercise accessory may also include a center line disposed along a length of the second side substantially in a middle of the width of the fabric layer; and a transverse line on the second side substantially bisecting the center line. The first side includes at least one strip made of a high-friction material deposited thereon which is configured to grip a surface during an exercise. The high-friction material may also be disposed on the second side of the accessory.

Abstract: A new towel design is described. The towel includes novel features making it especially suitable for gym and beach use. The towel includes embodiments of a multi-layer structure, indicia to indicated purpose of one side and the other, pocket designs, pocket closure design, a retractable carrying strap, a security strap, closure designs that both help to protect contamination of the closure means as well as provide a smooth wiping surface over the top of the closure means and methods of using the towel in conjunction with security straps.

Abstract: A pocket sheet, being a fitted bed sheet comprising at least four pockets, a first pocket, a second pocket and a third pocket, with the second and third pockets, being contained in a pouch, the said second pocket walls being formed by the body of the sheet and a divider, and the said third pocket being formed by the divider and the pouch wall, the outside of the pouch having an slit, and the said first pocket being approximately a third the length of the pouch is presented, and additionally a fourth pocket for receiving a water bottle.

Abstract: A patient table for diagnostic equipment includes at least one self-reinforced plastic.

Abstract: A hospital bed convertible to a side egress chair bed includes a base having opposite end portions; a lifting mechanism secured to the base between the end portions; a rotating frame mounted on the lifting mechanism and configured to rotate horizontally relative to the base; and a patient support surface pivotally secured to the rotating frame. The patient support surface includes a back panel, a seat panel, and a leg panel that are configured to articulate relative to each other from a co-planar configuration to a chair configuration. The leg panel includes a first section pivotally connected to the seat panel and a second section that is separable from the leg panel first section.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a patient, in particular during an operation, includes a column and a patient support which is supported on the column, wherein the patient support does not have a throughgoing lying surface, but rather comprises a plurality of holders by which the patient can be held and/or fixed at specific anatomically suitable body parts,

Abstract: This invention relates to a new neck pillow and integrated hood (hereinafter known as “Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly”) for the purposes of providing comfort, support, and warmth for travel purposes. This invention upgrades a standard U-shaped travel neck pillow with an integrated hood that is attached and rolled up into the U-shaped travel neck pillow. Users of the Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly invention have the ability to have the U-shaped neck pillow provide comfort and support for the upper vertebrae as well as the neck and head area while resting or sleeping. In addition a hood can be rolled out from a zippered compartment on the Neck Pillow to provide warmth and head coverage to the user. Accordingly, this invention provides a single, compact, integrated device that combines the advantages of both a travel neck pillow and hood.

Abstract: A system and method of forming seating materials having variable density gradient for high hardness ratio of high-to-low deflection, and more specifically to forming foam materials for vehicle seats having variable density gradient that allow greater comfort across a wider range of occupant weights.

Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to one embodiment for determining laundry load size in an automatic clothes washer includes supplying water to predetermined water levels higher than a saturate water level and determining the amount of water supplied to reach each predetermined water level from a prior water level, and determining a load size based on the determined amount of water supplied between the current predetermined water level and the prior water level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for washing, cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing laundry using electrolyte solution containing mixed oxidants generated in-situ using electrochemical reaction. More particularly the present invention relates to a system and a method for washing, cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing laundry at a pH between 6.5 to 10.5 and at a temperature below 50° C. using in-situ mixed oxidants generated by passing electrolyte solution through electrolytic cell having boron-doped diamond electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives and the use thereof as dyes for the colouring of matrices, such as, for example, skin, hair, nails or textiles, and a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the colouring of matrices, and a composition comprising these dye-ascorbic acid derivatives, and a process for the preparation of these compositions. On use of the specific dye-ascorbic acid derivatives according to the invention, a positive effect on the moisture content of the matrices arises.

Abstract: A heel shoe tip removal and replacement system with an outer housing, and electrical or mechanical removal mechanism for re-applying a tip to the heel of a shoe. While the heel is inserted into the removal/replacement apparatus, the plastic tip is engaged and removed by the heel tip removal system. Once the tip is removed, a new tip of like size is inserted into the removal/replacement apparatus. The apparatus then applies enough force to the new tip to securely attach the new tip to the shoe heel.

Abstract: Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by executing various shoe-manufacturing processes in an automated fashion. For example, information describing a shoe part may be determined, such as an identification, an orientation, a color, a surface topography, an alignment, a size, etc. Based on the information describing the shoe part, automated shoe-manufacturing apparatuses may be instructed to apply various shoe-manufacturing processes to the shoe part.

Abstract: The appliance includes a DC motor (12) having a rotating output shaft (14). A flexible coupling member (22) is connected at one end to the output shaft, and at the other end is connected to an eccentric mass (24). The end of the coupling member with the eccentric mass is connected to a V-spring assembly (16) which drives a workpiece assembly (18) on a distal end which is mounted a workpiece (19). The spring assembly constrains the rotational movement of the coupling member to produce an oscillating, back-and-forth action of the workpiece shaft and the workpiece through a desired angle. The coupling member is elongated, and is elliptical in cross-section in an active region (34), having a thin dimension (38) in the direction in which the active portion bends during operation of the motor and rotation of the motor output shaft.

Abstract: A soap-saving apparatus (10, 110) for storing and reusing remnants of soap is disclosed. The soap-saving apparatus (10, 110) comprises first and second surfaces (14, 16) for receiving remnants of soap, and at least one through-hole (18) connecting the first and second surfaces (14, 16). Soap remnants can be pressed on to the first and second surfaces (14, 16) and adhered to each other through the through-hole (18). A rim (22, 122) further helps to retain the soap in place, and dimples (20) on the first and second surfaces (14, 16) help to prevent the soap sliding from side to side in its early stages of adherence.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaner that can easily and efficiently remove organic dirt accumulated on a flat plate surface such as a display-input member (touch panel member) in a portable device. The cleaner (10) provided by the present invention is a pressure-sensitive adhesive plate surface cleaner (10) that comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive body (30) having a removable pressure-sensitive adhesive and is used so as to allow the pressure-sensitive adhesive body (30) to contact a flat plate surface (2) of a plate such as a portable device (1) having a flat surface in order to remove organic dirt accumulated on the plate surface (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a pig (12) comprising: a receiver housing (2) arranged to enable connection to a pipeline; a pig retention mechanism (4) mounted within said receiver housing (2), said pig retention mechanism (4) arranged such that it is operable to retain the pig (12) within the housing (2); a first sealing member (6) operable to seal the portion of the receiver housing (2) through which the pig (12) can be removed from the apparatus; a second sealing member (5) operable to seal the portion of the housing (2) that connects said receiver (1) to the pipeline; a fluid inlet (7); and a fluidisation and transportation device (8) arranged to receive the fluidised debris, wherein the apparatus is arranged such that, in use, pressurized fluid is introduced into the enclosed interior of the housing (2) via the fluid inlet in order to fluidise debris which is then removed from the receiver housing (2) via the fluidisation and transportation device (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for a cleaning product comprising a foam portion containing at least one additive, said foam portion attached to a mesh sponge portion as well as a method of making the same. The instant invention is for use as a lightweight, hygienic cleaning product capable of controlling release of additives such as cleaning agents and additives for skin care or aesthetic or therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: An extendable cleaning device comprising: a tubular body, where the tubular body extends between an opening at a first end and a top at a second end; an inner extension tube fastened within the tubular body; a reservoir positioned within the tubular body at the top, where the reservoir dispenses a cleansing liquid and where the top is removable from the reservoir to fill the cleansing liquid; a hose attached to the reservoir, where the hose stretches from the reservoir, through the tubular body and out of an end of the inner extension tube; a cleansing head secured at the end of the inner extension tube, where the cleansing head receives the cleansing liquid to clean a surface; and an actuator attached to the reservoir through the tubular body, where the actuator sprays the cleansing liquid from the reservoir out onto the cleansing head.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device is disclosed. The device includes a toothbrush; and a display for displaying interactive representations, which are controllable from the display by means of a control device. The control device includes a game controller for controlling a video game on the display and an information controller for making information available on the display, such that a switching device operable by a switching key located on at least the toothbrush or the display is provided for switching between the game presentation generated by the game controller and the information presentation generated by the information controller.

Abstract: A body care appliance is disclosed. The body care appliance includes a toothbrush having a first display; a base station for storing and/or charging the toothbrush; and a second display for displaying interactive representations, which are interactively controllable by means of a control unit from the toothbrush. The second display forms a module that is designed separately from the base station and the toothbrush and is separately positionable; the second display having a communication interface for communication with the base station and/or with the toothbrush.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to specify a cleaning sponge that can be produced without problems and that has a surface that is as dirt-repellent as possible yet absorbent. According to the invention, a cleaning sponge, composed of a plurality of layers (1, 2, 3) connected to each other, a first layer (1) being made of viscose and a second layer (2) being designed as a sponge that is made of a plastic, is characterized in that the first layer (1) has a first side (1a) and a second side (1b), the first side (1a) and/or the second side (1b) having a compressed film-like surface and the film-like surface having a higher density than the rest of the first layer (1).

Abstract: A vacuum claw interface connecting a vacuum claw to vacuum attachments may include a body, a nozzle on a first end of the body adapted to receive a vacuum attachment, and two or more hollow, pronged inlets attached to a second end of the body in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein each inlet includes an open end receivable within a vacuum claw.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in a heated wiper arm system which is electrically heated for use on the windshields of vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, trains, boats, airplanes and the like so as to prevent the accumulation of ice, sleet or snow on the arm of the wiper assembly. More particularly, this invention has references to an improved heating arrangement designed to be used in windshield wiper arm assemblies. A heating element of resistance wire is disposed the entire length of the passageway of The wiper arm system and beyond into the blade carrier. The heating arrangement is connected to the vehicle battery to heat the heating element allowing the entire outer circumference of the entire wiper arm system and blade carrier to melt frozen precipitation on the wiper arm assembly and blade carrier.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device includes an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove in which a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm is pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein the windscreen wiper device comprises a cover element mounted movable onto the connecting device between a closed position wherein an open end of the connecting device is covered and an open position wherein the oscillating arm can be mounted onto or removed from the connecting device through the open end.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device is provided including a longitudinally extending wiper strip of a flexible material. At least one carrier of a spring-like material operatively supports and biases the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. The windscreen wiper device further includes a connecting device for connection with a wiper arm. At least a portion of the wiper strip has a microtextured surface formed directly into the flexible material. The microtextured surface may be on, for example, any one of or any combination of a wiping portion, a channel, a hinge portion and a spoiler portion of the wiper strip.