Abstract: A protective garment for an arm is disclosed herein. The protective garment includes a protector portion having an outer surface and an inner surface. The protective garment also includes a shield layer disposed under the outer surface.

Abstract: A garment intended to be worn primarily by children, teenagers and young adults integrates a friendly and cute appearance of an animal on the garment. The garment also provides one or more pockets to allow the wearer to conveniently carry and store various personal items within the garment.

Abstract: A fitness garment or suit comprises at least one of a jacket or pants similar to an athletic truing suit. A detachable inner lining support various types of weights in distributed pattern about body portions, generally distributing the total load between joints to provide general fitness training while the user wears the suit throughout the course of their normal activities. The inner lining does not interfere with the drape and feel of the outer garment.

Abstract: A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water.

Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a predetermined pattern or design to allow a wearer's skin to breathe through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.

Abstract: An infant garment includes a two-way zipper having a first, open end at the neckline of the garment and a second, closed end at one of the foot/ankle regions of the garment. A first and second zipper pull are configured to close the zipper when they are moved to the top and bottom, respectively, of the zipper track. A protective cover is positioned at the closed end of the zipper to cover the second zipper pull when it is located there. The cover is stitched to the garment on three of its sides, leaving only the top open for access to the second zipper pull. The pull tabs on each of the zipper pulls are devoid of openings along the portion of the pull opposite from the portion connected to the zipper pull.

Abstract: The subject matter presented herein provides a convertible child bodysuit including a unitary garment body and a flap. The unitary garment body includes a first panel and second panel. The flap includes a first end and second end, wherein the first end is fixed to the second panel. The second end of the flap is configured to releasably attach to both the first panel and releasably attach to a second panel, thereby converting a child bodysuit into and from a shirt-like garment.

Abstract: Form-fitting athletic garments may provide different elasticity and therefore different amounts of support along different directions. A relatively elastic textile may be used to form a form-fitting compressive garment such as shorts, shirts, leggings, bodysuits, socks, and the like. Stitch lines may be formed in the relatively elastic textile extending in a desired direction using thread(s) and/or stitch construction techniques to provide reduced elasticity along the direction of a stitch line. One or more stitch lines may be formed in a textile to provide enhanced support along the direction of the stitch line(s). An interior textile layer may be adhered the relatively elastic textile layer to contact the wearer's skin and to protect the wearer's skin from stitch lines. An interior textile layer may extend over all or part of the relatively textile layer.

Abstract: A bowtie that looks like a butterfly with opened wings which a person can wear on the front of one's neck in the manner that one normally wears a bowtie.

Abstract: A glove sized and shaped to enclose a human hand, the medical glove having a two-layer cuff, the two layers being fixed to one another at a plurality of locations to define a plurality of spaced apart openings in the cuff, the openings accessible only outside the glove.

Abstract: A hat system relating to reducing and/or eliminating physical interferences between hat bills and eyewear rims by the introduction of strategic hat bill cutouts along the periphery of the bill as a means for providing additional physical clearance for user-chosen eyewear. Additionally, users of the preferred hat system may also take advantage of bill cutouts as a means to secure eyewear on the face during sports, or other moments of high activity. Further, the hat system incorporates a camouflage covering to camouflage such strategic hat bill cutouts. Even further, the hat system provides unique design elements provided by geometrically-shaped bill cutouts in combination with, or without, coverings.

Abstract: A cover for a pair of glasses comprising: a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover. A method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising: inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover; placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide pants with an integrated pants closure system for securing the pants to a waist of a user. The closure system may provide a plurality of points of closure, such as a belt, a fly, and an internal panel closure. The closure system may provide a low-profile for a front portion and/or waistband of the pants. Additionally, the closure system may provide backup points of closure in case of failure. The belt may include a buckle with a finger that extends through a loop in the belt to close the belt. The fly may include a zipper that extends to a top edge of the waistband. The internal panel may include one or more low-profile snaps to secure the internal panel to an inside surface of the pants and/or waistband.

Abstract: A garment with a pocket is formed between a garment body and a panel.

Abstract: Mini undergarment attachments used by women to help hold up pants and skirts that have no belt loops is disclosed. This invention is unique, because it is a small and dainty pair of undergarment attachments that are hidden underneath women's clothing and does not ruin the appearance of an outfit. It also provides an inexpensive alternative to clothing alterations.

Abstract: An underwear for a male with mesh strips or a hole to ease air flows around wearer's scrotum and groin regions to lower temperature and humidity. Apart from traditional men's underwears, there are mesh strips covering or crossing on wearer's groin, buttock channel and scrotum. When wearer in a standing or walking or running position with loose outerwear, the air around scrotum can flow naturally to lower the temperature and humidity of scrotum, and then increase the productivity of spermatogenesis and sex hormones.

Abstract: An ear protecting, noise blocking system for covering an ear includes at least one ear protecting member having, an adjustable outer rim to conform to the ear of a wearer; and a flexible noise attenuating member located on an interior portion of the ear protecting member. The ear protecting member encompasses a top portion and a bottom portion of the ear and is inter-changeable between a left ear and a right ear. The adjustable outer rim removably-couples the ear protecting member to the ear of the wearer. The flexible noise attenuating member is pres sable against the ear to create a seal to block out noise from entering the ear during desired quiet times. The flexible noise attenuating member is putty. The putty does not enter an ear canal of the ear, but it can be pressed against the ear to create a seal to block out the noise.

Abstract: An energy dissipating helmet, such as a football, baseball, hockey, construction, combat, bicycle, or motorcycle helmet, including a structural component adapted to receive an anticipatory impact having energy, and a stress-activated active material element, such as a Austenitic shape memory alloy wire, mesh, layer, or spring, communicatively coupled to the component, and activatable by the impact, so as to dissipate at least a portion of the energy.

Abstract: Protective padding comprising: a spacer fabric comprising a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a plurality of interconnecting filaments extending between said first fabric layer and said second fabric layer; wherein at least one of said first fabric layer, said second fabric layer and said plurality of interconnecting filaments comprise a shape memory material.

Abstract: Eye protection devices are described that can be utilized in conjunction with a riding helmet for equestrian use. The eye protection device can fit snugly and safely on the wearer's head without impacting the desired fit of the riding helmet. In addition, the eye protection device can include pads on the frame so as to maintain a gap between the frame and the wearer for air flow around the lenses of the eye protection device, which can prevent fogging of the lenses and any visual impairment due to such fogging.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary lightning protection garment fabricated of an electrically conductive textile, or other suitable body shielding material, forms a fast flashover facilitating, electrical shield of at least an upper portion of the body, and includes a region of reduced conductivity adjacent the wearer's heart. The protective garment also includes a grounding member providing a movable connection between the conductive body shield and a local ground plane. Various configurations of the basic garment are contemplated, including a hooded jacket, hooded raincoat, padded vest, rain poncho, and the like. In various embodiments, the grounding member is a strap-like tail attached to the electrical body shield at an upper end, and having a weighted lower end for maintaining a sliding contact with the ground. In other embodiments, the lower end is attached to a wearer's shoe.

Abstract: The invention is a directed to a long-handled rod that hangs on the top of the toilet water tank and extends down into the tank. The rod is retained in place within the toilet tank by a hook kept under tension by a latch. A resealable pouch is provided on the end of the rod which holds a toilet cleanser composition in tablet or liquid form securely in the tank. The resealable pouch is preferably composed of a water-permeable mesh material.

Abstract: A seat for a plumbing fixture includes a substantially rigid base and a cushion. The base includes an upper surface and an underside. The cushion is coupled to the base and includes a radial inward edge and a radial outward edge. At least one of the inward and outward radial edges includes a flange extending toward the other of the inward and outward radial edges, and a portion of the base is positioned above the flange to secure the cushion to the base. A lowermost portion of the at least one of the inward and outward radial edges of the cushion is flush with the underside of the base.

Abstract: A padded seat cover for use on a toilet seat which encourages users with sensory integration issues, Autism or ADHD to remain on the toilet. The padded seat cover has a textured top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer disposed between the top and bottom layer. The top, bottom, and middle layers completely and securely cover the toilet seat when a user sits on the padded seat cover, preventing contact of the user's skin with a toilet seat. The top layer has a textured surface formed by cavities and the cavities provide even heat distribution across the padded seat cover. The bottom layer has a gripping member for removably connecting the padded seat cover to a toilet seat. The middle layer provides cushioning making the padded seat cover more comfortable for the user.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a shim formed from a circular disc that transitions uniformly in thickness from a first point having a first thickness to a second point having a second thickness on the opposite side of the shim from the first point. The shim further comprises a central opening formed therethrough to allow communication between the toilet drain opening and the opening of the closet flange. The shim additional includes one or more arcuate slots formed therethrough for permitting hold-down bolts to be attached through the shim and into a closet flange positioned below the shim.

Abstract: A waterless toilet system with fece and urine separation, odor and vermin seal, thermal and biological disinfection, and gas ozonation includes a system of components. The feces and urine are kept separate by a ridge separating the urine bowl from the fece chute. The seat forms a temporary seal with the platform, and the lid forms a temporary seal with the seat when closed. The rest of the components are sealed to keep vermin outside and odors inside, with the exception of a gas vent hose with a screened opening. Biological disinfection is achieved with phage focused on human pathogens. Thermal disinfection of human pathogens is achieved by insulating the fece receptacle and containing metabolic heat. The air in the toilet is ozonated by electrical discharges from a hand operated device.

Abstract: A protector for a pool cover comprising a pad of sturdy material attached along the edge of the cover.

Abstract: Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a collapsible upper frame, a collapsible lower frame, and posts to support the upper frame above the lower frame. The posts include respective tracks. The example also includes a foldable, frameless enclosure operatively coupled to the upper frame, the lower frame and the posts. The enclosure has a plurality of sides and a bottom to define an enclosure volume. The enclosure also has a plurality of corner beads dimensioned for receipt in a respective one of the tracks to secure the enclosure to the posts.

Abstract: A heavy-duty, load bearing, partially sun-screening, water-resistant, SUV soft-top for perpendicular suspension between two to four anchor points includes a rectangular panel flat-hemmed along two long sides joined by webbing for fastening around poles by means of metal tension buckles. Hemmed sleeves form each side of the soft-top and receive webbing that extends from the ends of the hemmed sleeves around parallel poles to be secured by a tension buckle. When human weight is applied: panel flexes down and both longitudinal webbings rise up to provide armrests/stabilizers for user. The SUV requires no modifications except for the temporary removal of the current hard or soft-top while in use by a human.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus for positioning a patient in a medical imaging system, the positioning apparatus comprising at least one base unit, wherein a base unit of the at least one base unit comprises at least one driving unit, a table assembly configured to hold the patient, and at least one supporting unit connecting the table assembly and the base unit. A supporting unit of the at least one supporting unit is positioned below the table assembly to a substantial middle portion of the table assembly, wherein the at least one driving unit is configured to drive the supporting unit in a horizontal direction with respect to the base unit to move a portion of the table assembly into a scanning unit of the medical imaging system for positioning the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a patient support apparatus having a patient support couch, a moveable support plate for supporting a patient, a surgical head fastening unit for fastening a head of the patient in an examination position and/or in an operation position. The patient support apparatus includes a marker unit for marking a maximum occupancy area for the surgical head fastening unit.

Abstract: One embodiment of a topper assembly for a mattress comprises a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid transport layer beneath the cover layer that directs liquid transport therethrough in a preferred direction, a liquid impermeable base layer beneath the transport layer, an air mover in fluid communication with the transport layer and a reservoir positioned downstream of the liquid transport layer. Operation of the air mover moves air and liquid through the liquid transport layer in the preferred direction such that the reservoir captures liquid discharged from the liquid transport layer. A related support apparatus comprises a mattress and a condition management assembly atop the mattress. The condition management assembly includes the liquid transport layer, the liquid impermeable base layer, the air mover and the reservoir.

Abstract: A method for governing care of a person includes determining the importance of a candidate activity (84) relative to the importance of patient sleep continuity (104) and, if the candidate activity is more important than sleep continuity, carrying out the activity or indicating the acceptability of carrying out the activity (106) and, if the candidate activity is not more important than sleep continuity, refraining from carrying out the activity or indicating the unacceptability of carrying out the activity (108). A system for patient care governance comprises a decision engine (80) for determining the importance of the candidate activity relative to the importance of sleep continuity, and a controller (92) responsive to the decision engine for issuing a command to carry out the activity or indicate the acceptability of carrying out the activity (106), refrain from carrying out the activity or indicate the unacceptability of carrying out the activity (108).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bed base (7) with at least one motorized slat module (3), comprising at least one slat row (32) for carrying a mattress, and an electrical motor (31) and mechanical transmission means for moving the slat row (32) in height direction of the bed base, and an electrical control circuit and a control means (5) for controlling the motor (31). The invention also relates to a motorized slat module (3) and a ted (1).

Abstract: A balance pillow includes a body having a wave-shaped top surface and a first protrusion and a second protrusion transversely protrude from the top surface. A recessed area is defined between the first and second protrusions, and the first protrusion is higher than the second protrusion. The first protrusion has an inner recessed area which is shaped to be correspondent to the curvature of a user's neck. A circular recess is defined between the first and second protrusions and the recessed area. The circular recess is shaped to be correspondent to the curvature of a user's head. An inner recess is defined in the inner end of the circular recess and smaller than an occipital of a skull. The balance pillow supports evenly occipital which is engaged with the inner recess.

Abstract: An improvement in the process of pillow selection is described, allowing customers to select a pillow that is appropriate for them in a less random manner. First, a method of selecting a pillow for a user is disclosed, comprising the steps of locating the user with a shoulder thereof adjacent a flat rigid surface, orienting the user substantially transverse to the surface, measuring a spacing between the surface and a proximate side of the user's head, and selecting at least one pillow from a group of pillows, based on the measured spacing. The rigid surface is ideally upright, such as a wall. The group of pillows can be divided into a plurality of sub-groups, each sub-group containing a plurality of pillows with substantially like thickness. Thus, based on the reading, the user can be invited to choose any pillow from a specific group or range of pillows.

Abstract: A kit (100) for constructing a support surface (10) for a sleeping person. The kit (100) comprises: an air-permeable layer (20) having at least one pair of opposing layer-edge portions stretchable at least in the direction between the layer-edge portions (11, 12, 13, 14) to form the support surface; at least one pair of parallel opposing frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36) fixedly disposable at a distance therebetween for forming at least a portion of a frame (15) supporting the support surface; at least a first of said frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36) comprising a layer-edge engaging portion (31, 33, 35, 37) configured for fixedly engaging a corresponding layer-edge portion (11, 12, 13, 14); and a tensioning mechanism configured for moving the layer-edge engaging portion (31, 33, 35, 37) together with the layer-edge portion (11, 12, 13, 14) relative to the opposing frame section (30, 32, 34, 36) to at least partially tension the air-permeable layer (20) between the frame sections (30, 32, 34, 36).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a sleep system is provided. More specifically, the invention provides a method and apparatus for an adjustable mattress that allows the user to increase or decrease the firmness of the mattress. Furthermore, the adjustable mattress has zones of adjustability thereby allowing two users to adjust the firmness of the mattress of each user's zone. The adjustable mattress is also multimodal. The motorized foundation contains adjustable massaging units that may be used for physical therapy and relaxation. Likewise, the motorized foundation may be used in relax mode to assist in obtaining sleep and awaken mode to gently awake the user by the stimulation of the adjustable mattress.

Abstract: A method of controlling steam supply in a laundry machine. The control method includes heating a predetermined space within a duct in communication with a tub and/or drum of the laundry machine to a higher temperature than a temperature of the other space within the duct, directly supplying water to the heated predetermined space to generate steam, and supplying air flow toward the heated predetermined space so as to supply the generated steam into the laundry.

Abstract: A skin conditioning program comprises a skin softening and repair step where a natural composition is applied to the skin; a hair extraction and follicle decongestion step where a natural composition is applied to the skin; a follicle detoxification step where a mineral composition is applied to the skin; and skin exfoliation step where a mineral composition is applied to the skin. These program elements are complementary. The skin softening and repair improves the exfoliation; improved exfoliation improves the penetration and efficiency of the follicle detoxification; and the improved detoxification improves paste penetration and sugaring efficiency. The skin conditioning program is designed to establish and to maintain improved skin and hair follicle condition in order to promote more effective hair removal.

Abstract: A method of making a skate boot upper, including integrally molding a boot portion from a first material, the boot portion including at least an instep portion and at least part of a tendon guard, manufacturing two quarters of a second material more rigid than the first material, and assembling the upper by attaching edges of the quarters to the boot portion with the quarter overlapping the boot portion only along said edges. Also, a method of making a skate boot upper, including manufacturing a boot portion from a first material, the boot portion including at least an instep portion and at least part of a tendon guard, manufacturing two quarters of a second material more rigid than the first material, and assembling the upper by attaching edges of the quarters to the boot portion through stitching, adhesive or lamination.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush having a central longitudinal axis is disclosed. The electric toothbrush has a brush head having a bristle roll shaft with a plurality of bristle tufts radially and outwardly disposed thereon, thereby forming a bristle roll covered by the cover member. The bristle roll shaft, the horizontal drive shaft and the central drive shaft are operatively connected by a belt and pulley system and a bevel gear system, causing the bended or angle feature of the toothbrush head. The central drive shaft and the horizontal drive shaft cause a one-way forward rotating motion of the bristle roll. This rotating motion and direction simulates the brushing technique recommended by most dentists to the conventional manual toothbrush users.

Abstract: An oral care system comprising a toothbrush and a dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and an internal reservoir containing an oral care material; a drive component rotatably disposed within the housing and comprising a drive screw, the drive component being axially retained relative to the housing through mechanical interference; and an elevator coupled to the drive screw so that rotation of the drive component in a first rotational direction causes the elevator to axially advance along the drive screw in a first axial direction to dispense the oral care material from a dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A unitary shock absorbing one piece flexible joint located between an upper and lower handle portion of a cleaning apparatus handle thus allowing flexing of the handle around the mid section when the handle is being abused. The Flex-Joint apparatus being rectangular in shape thus having flexing attributes when the handle is forced down thus flexing and not bending causing handle breakage. Secondly, the curvature of the connector on the bottom side and flat surface between the end of the connector lip and handle allows for heavy object to come on contact with the handle and not cause breakage.

Abstract: A pool brush includes a handle receiver; and a brush head attached to the handle receiver, the brush head having a body and a plurality of bristles extending from said body. The body includes a cylindrical portion having rounded top, bottom, front and rear sides, and opposite end portions, and the plurality of bristles includes bristles radially extending 360 degrees around the cylindrical portion of the body and from the end portions. In an embodiment, the plurality of bristles includes a plurality of bundles of relatively longer bristles and a plurality of bundles of relatively shorter bristles, wherein the bundles of relatively longer bristles are in arrays in an alternating arrangement with arrays of the bundles of shorter bristles. In an embodiment the body has angled portions.

Abstract: a sweeping device made of silicone comprising: a silicone block with internal chassis; a plurality of downwardly silicone elongated bristles; an upwardly projecting member containing a handle-receiving member with cavity; and a method of manufacturing a silicone sweeping device, comprising: providing a hard heat resistant chassis; providing a hard heat resistant cone with internal screw thread; drilling a hole into the center of the chassis; providing protective coating to the said chassis; providing primer coating to the said chassis; inserting the hard cone heat resistant tube as the handle receiving hole into the hole in the chassis; providing a mold including a mold cavity; placing the chassis into the mold cavity; processing the silicone in the mold into a final product; applying secondary heat treatment in the oven.

Abstract: An attachment for an air blower that enables a nozzle portion to be configured at various angles is provided. The attachment includes a rigid, elongated cylindrical portion having a first end and a second end, the rigid, elongated cylindrical portion having a longitudinal axis running therethrough; a connector portion disposed at the first end and configured to couple the cylindrical portion to an airflow outlet of an air blower; a nozzle portion disposed at the second end of the cylindrical portion, the nozzle portion configured to direct airflow out of the cylindrical portion; and an actuating member coupled to the nozzle portion, the actuating portion configured to adjust the nozzle portion at various angles relative to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic connector for a wiper system, said wiper system also comprising an arm intended to move a blade over the surface to be wiped, a blade (3) and a mechanical connector (10) fixed to said blade in order to attach it to the arm and able to be attached to the arm in a longitudinal movement with respect to said arm, said hydraulic connector (30) having at least one line (31, 32) for supplying a liquid to the blade (3) via the mechanical connector (10). Said hydraulic connector is characterized in that it comprises at least one protuberance (35) able to bear against un element (2a, 2b) of said wiper system in order to align the hydraulic connector (30) on the mechanical connector (10) during said longitudinal movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the articulated connection of a flat-bar wiper blade (10) to a wiper arm (28), said device comprising a connection element (16), with a bearing pin (20), to be connected to the wiper blade (10), a connecting element (30) connected to the wiper arm (28), and an adaptor (44) which is both pivotally mounted on the bearing pin (20), by means of a hub (54), as well as inserted in the connecting element (30) in a rigid but detachable manner using locking means (40, 76). According to the invention, the hub (54) has an assembly channel (56) along its entire length on the side which faces the bearing pin (20), with the play between the hub (54) and the bearing pin (20) being calculated such that moments about a vertical axis (88) are transmitted from the wiper blade (10) to the adaptor (44) exclusively by means of the bearing pin (20) and the hub (54), and vice versa.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising an end piece (2) of a blade holder (1) of a wiper system and an electrical connector (40) intended to connect an electrical network to a blade (3) of the wiper system, the end piece (2) comprising a retaining means (8) that keeps the electrical connector (40) on said end piece (2) when the assembly is in a use position, characterized in that the electrical connector (40) is separated from the end piece (2) when the assembly is in an operating position.