Abstract: A protecting mask includes a main body, a mask unit, and multiple connecting members. The main body includes a connecting wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and formed with multiple first through holes. The mask unit is disposed at the outer surface of the connecting wall and is formed with multiple second through holes corresponding to the first through holes, respectively. Each connecting member includes an engaging portion removably engaging the mask unit, and a resilient protruding portion extending from the engaging portion through a corresponding pair of the first and second through holes, and engaging the inner surface of the connecting wall.

Abstract: The concept of adding a transparent flip-up face shield to be worn with a hooded winter jacket in order to protect the wearer's face against the elements. This is achieved by removably attaching the shield to a stiffened cap, which is then worn on the head. The hood of the jacket is then pulled up over the cap, substantially protecting the wearer's head and face. The shield may be flipped up and out of the way when desired.

Abstract: A fashionable flexible attire arrangement of which two or more portions of a clothing ensemble are stylistically connected via an at least one universal fashionable flexible connector. Typically the clothing ensemble is swimwear and has an at least one covering garment and a plurality of attachment pieces connected around the at least one covering garment. The at least one universal fashionable flexible connector has an ornamental body, which is uniquely shaped in order to provide a fashionable appearance of the at least one universal fashionable flexible connector. A plurality of loops positioned around the ornamental body provide the means for attaching the at least one ornamental body to the plurality of attachment pieces of the clothing ensemble. When worn outdoors, the at least one universal fashionable flexible connector will act to produce styled tan lines in the shape of the at least one ornamental body, much like a tattoo.

Abstract: A multi-function garment comprises an article of clothing and pockets disposed thereon. Each pocket includes an opening, a lining, and a two-sided engaging unit. The lining of one pocket comprises a storage body, an open external vacancy disposed on the storage body, and an inner vacancy having one end close and the other end communicated with the external vacancy. A dissension of the external vacancy is smaller than a dimension of the inner vacancy, and a protecting layer is disposed on an inner surface of the lining, Besides a wearing function of sheltering users' skin, the interior of the lining can be reversed outward to allow the clothing to stuff the storage body, which is then converted into a neck pillow configuration for achieving the multiple function of using. The structure of the garment is also compact and easy to carry.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.).

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.).

Abstract: A garment includes a torso portion and a limb portion. The garment further includes a first panel with a first lacing guide provided on the first panel and a second panel with a second lacing guide provided on the second panel. A cord extends between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide. A cord adjustment mechanism is coupled to the cord. The cord adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce an effective length of the cord extending between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide and draw the first panel toward the second panel.

Abstract: A method and device comprising an inspection pocket or viewing slit provided on the backside of an infant onesie wherein a caregiver may quickly, efficiently and cleanly check the contents within an infant's diaper through said slit without having to remove the infant's clothing.

Abstract: Some implementations of this disclosure provide an electronically customizable article comprising a fashion article selected from the group consisting of a handbag, a shoe, glasses, a tie, and a bowtie wherein the fashion article comprises an electronic visual display, a processor, a communication interface for communication between the fashion article and a network, and a non-transitory computer readable medium containing instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the fashion article to connect to a server over the network, receive data from the server, and display one or more images associated with the data on the electronic visual display.

Abstract: A sun hat includes a hat body which has a crown portion, a peak portion extended forwards from the bottom of the crown portion and an annular brim portion extended rearwards from two sides of the peak portion. The brim portion is embedded with at least one flexible wire set by stitching. The sun hat thus formed not only can block sunshine, the brim portion also can be flipped upwards in a set profile through the flexible wire embedded inside, hence provides improved air ventilation to enhance comfort and usability.

Abstract: An adjustable cap includes a top portion, a visor, and an adjustable elastic band. The top portion is generally hemispherical, but may be other shapes, for example, cylindrical or mostly hemispherical, and protects the wearer's head from the sun, wind, dust and the like. There is an open area in the rear of the top portion facilitating adjustment. The adjustable elastic band is attached around a bottom edge of the top portion and an adjusting portion of the adjustable elastic band resides at the base of the open area. The adjustable elastic band includes an elastic portion sequentially apart from the adjusting portion to provide a comfortable fit to the wearer. The elastic portion may be two elastic side portions connected by a non-elastic portion residing at a base of the visor. The adjustable portion may include snaps, buttons, a buckle, or hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A power source is concealed into headwear/headgear that may also have multiple built-in plugs that can be used to plug in a variety of external devices that would require power to operate. This headwear/headgear can also be used to recharge variety of external devices with only USB plug technology.

Abstract: An apparatus for adorning a size control portion, formed in at least one of lower lateral sides of an opening portion of headwear according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an adorning portion having at least one face that is 3-dimensionally adorned, a support portion connected to the adorning portion to support the adorning portion, and a detachable coupling portion formed in a part of the support portion and detachably coupled to the size control portion. According to the present invention, an apparatus for freely and variously adorning a size control portion provided in a lower edge portion of a head receiving portion of headwear at low cost, and the adorning apparatus can be used in headwear.

Abstract: A hosiery garment is provided including a main body adapted to enclose at least a foot of a wearer, the main body having an outside and an inside. The inside is configured to be in contact with the foot of the wearer. The main body includes a first portion made of a first fabric and a second portion made of a second material and attached to the first portion. The first fabric contains a greater percentage of cotton than the second fabric. A cushion is attached to the first portion. The cushion includes an adhesive layer configured to permanently adhere the first portion of the cushion to the inside of the main body. Further included is a method of making a hosiery garment.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and means for securing pants cuffs and otherwise raised or shortened pants legs. Some embodiments of the methods and means of the invention also incorporate additional functionality including, but not limited to communication, sensing, display and data processing elements. Various embodiments of the methods and means of the invention may be performed by and/or implemented in hardware, in software, by one or more entities, and/or by some combination of hardware, software and/or one or more entities.

Abstract: The invention consists of an under- or outer-garment taking the form of shorts or pants having a fold or flap which can be easily pulled open. By means of opening this flap, a woman's excretory apparatus may be revealed, allowing the woman to defecate, urinate, or both, without removing the garment. This will be found of use in cases for instance of sportswomen, who desire the ability to easily excrete in a minimum of time such that they may (for instance) return to a sporting event quickly.

Abstract: Presently disclosed is a protective helmet, which may include a shell defining a shell exterior and a shell interior, and being configured to receive a wearer's head and extend to protectively cover the head circumferentially and vertically over the top of a wearer's skull; a first cushioning member disposed within the shell interior and configured for cushioning the skull; and a plurality of columnar cushioning members configured for supporting the shell on the skull and being configured for bending to allow rotational movement of the shell with respect to the skull, the columnar cushioning members having inner surfaces disposed further inwardly with respect to the shell than the first cushioning member surface to position the columnar member inner surfaces for resting against the skull and leaving a space between the first cushioning member inner surfaces and the skull.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing neck injury, spinal cord injury and concussion is disclosed. The apparatus includes a helmet, a body harness and a plurality of anchor assemblies connecting the helmet to the body harness. The anchor assemblies are adjustable to limit the cervical rotation, lateral bending, flexion and extension ranges of motion of a wearer to a predetermined set point, each anchor assembly including a plurality of guide cords extending from the helmet to an anchor of the anchor assembly, the plurality of guide cords being attached to, but individually adjustable with respect to, the anchor.

Abstract: An athletic protector, such as an athletic cup, with regions formed of the same compositional material, which is more rigid in one such region than in another such region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting bolt system for mounting a toilet. The mounting bolt system includes a washer and a nut which are mounted on the threaded bolt adjacent to the bolt head, and they are all placed below the toilet. The bolt system also includes a circular flange having a rectangular slot formed therein for receiving bolt through slot, and a wing nut for tightening the toilet to the toilet flange, and a barrel-shaped bolt cap for covering the upper end of bolt. The bolt cap is threaded to the circular flange on the upper surface of the toilet base to cover the wing nut and to complete the mounting of the toilet, so that only the barrel-shaped bolt cap is visible after the installation of the toilet.

Abstract: A water stopper for sink that is used in a water stopper base includes a water stopper body, a fixed rod, a plug and a pulling head. The plug is a rubber block having a through opening in the central portion thereof, and a trough is upwardly formed from the bottom surface of the plug. With the trough, the plug is able to sustain pressure from every side due to its resilient reformation. A circular protrusion is formed at an enlarged periphery of the plug, so that the lower portion of circular protrusion forms a guiding section, the rear end of which is tapered toward the trough to form a curved bottom edge.

Abstract: A water stopper structure for a washing sink contains a washing sink having a large diameter hole to receive a water seat; the water seat including a larger diameter cavity and a small diameter cavity having plural outlets and a guiding orifice, the larger diameter cavity including first outer threads to screw with a screwing ring so that the water seat is fixed in the large diameter hole, the small diameter cavity including second outer threads to screw with a tube; a filter cup having plural filtering apertures and a central aperture to fit a guide bolt such that a water stopper is fixed; a water stopper including a sealing rib and a seal section; the guide bolt including a head segment and a guiding post such that the water stopper is fixed between the head segment and the guiding post of the guide bolt and under the filter cup.

Abstract: Various systems and methods of controlling the flow of water from a fill valve in a toilet tank to a toilet bowl of a toilet using a bowl fill valve are provided. An inlet of the bowl fill valve is coupled to a bowl fill outlet of the fill valve and the outlet of the bowl fill valve is channeled to the toilet bowl. In illustrative embodiment, a method is provided comprising the steps of determining when the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water during a flush cycle, and opening the bowl fill valve for a predefined period of time after the toilet tank has been substantially drained of water to fill the toilet bowl of the toilet with water. The predefined period of time is less than a total time of the flush cycle.

Abstract: A protective lid for a deck flange. The protective lid may include a cap and a shaft extending from the bottom of the cap. The cap may be rounded and in a dome shape. The shaft may be inserted into a deck flange. Due to the rounded dome shape of the cap, a tarp may be placed on to the protective lid without being torn or damaged.

Abstract: Floating insulating devices are provided for use in a bath tub. The devices float on the surface of the bath water while a person is bathing and reduce the heat loss from the bath water. This lengthens the duration during which the bath water is at a desirable temperature and makes the bath more satisfying for the bather.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a tap, or faucet, including a first nozzle and a second nozzle arranged side by side. The second nozzle has a flared discharge end which flares outwardly in front of the discharge end of the first nozzle so that the two discharge ends overlap. The nozzle assembly may be incorporated as a self-contained nozzle unit for fitting to a faucet. The nozzle assembly is particularly suitable for faucets designed to dispense water and foam soap separately over the basin of a sink.

Abstract: A patient couch for a medical diagnosis and/or treatment device includes a metal-free fluoroscopy section and at least two couch sections that are connected to each other in an articulated manner and may be pivoted relative to each other using a motor-driven adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is arranged outside of the metal-free fluoroscopy section.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a limb of a bedridden person having a pulley secured above said bedridden person, a cable supported and arranged for movement about the pulley, and a substantially “T” shaped member consisting of a first longitudinally arranged member having a first end and a second end, where the first end is removably secured to the cable, and a second laterally arranged member secured transversely to the second end of the first member, where the first longitudinally arranged member is arranged perpendicularly to the second laterally arranged member.

Abstract: A stretcher including a flexible base panel sized to support a person lying thereon during a rescue or extrication operation. The base panel includes a header end and an opposite footer end, and further includes a head-supporting region and a body-supporting region. The head-supporting region is sized to support the head and shoulders of the person and the body-supporting region is sized to support a human torso. The stretcher further includes a securement strap extending from the head-supporting region along one side of the base panel and crossing over to the body-supporting region at the other side of the base panel. The securement strap extends diagonally across the shoulder and torso of the person to arrest the shoulder and limit sliding movement of the person toward the header end of the panel.

Abstract: This invention is a long-filament fiber memory foam pillow, comprising of at least one foam unit, having at least one side of multiple egg-shaped supports; and an inner tube made of long-filament fibers, formed by stretched and stacked up long chemical filament fibers. This long-filament fibers inner tube covers the foam unit, a number of long chemical filament fibers which are embedded and positioned inside are egg-shaped supports, by means of the long chemical filament fibers which have an excellent air permeability, a high strength, and high elasticity, enhance the chemical processing softening treatment, to achieve a comparable silk comfort which enables the replacement of silk raw materials, while significantly reduces the cost of production. Additionally, said long-filament fiber inner tube and the foam unit are covered by an external cover which allows the user to lie on it.

Abstract: A pillow (10) in the form of a ring (20) extending around a vertical axis (22), with a gap (24) between front ends (26, 28) of the pillow. A person can lie in a prone position with his/her face lying facedown in the vertical aperture (54) formed by the ring and with the periphery of the person's face supported by the upper surface of the ring. The pillow front ends and a rear portion (32) project downward to leave tunnels (Q) at opposite sides though which the person can breath. The person's chin projects into the gap between the pillow front ends. A separate chest support (12) has a rear portion of a soft elastomer that can support the person's abdomen, and has a front portion of a stiffer elastomer for supporting the chest.

Abstract: An aromatic air effusion apparatus for a pillow is introduced for both leisure relaxation and sleep retirement at night. This pillow apparatus is quite different from the conventional pillow in that it provides a user with a great variety of aromatic scents that can be mechanically diffused throughout the interior of the pillow. The pillow's timing apparatus accoutrement is wound up for the effect of compressing air which would then permeate the pillow providing a specific, user-selected, essential oils scent. Such scent is controllably infused into a porous effusion medium whereby aromatic air may be distributed throughout the pillow to be a source of a buoyant emotional experience for the user. This process, according to aromatherapy theory, is emotionally rewarding as it enhances one's mood, or even one's metabolism, for better health.

Abstract: A configurable, adjustable inflatable device including one or more inflatable bladders and a shape-defining member that combines with the inflatable bladders such that an overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is at least partially controlled by the shape-defining member.

Abstract: A furniture device including a fundament, a first section and a second section. The second section is adapted to be pivoted between a first orientation and a second orientation. The device includes a pivoting member with a pivot arm, a first pivot adapted to allow a first rotation (R1) of the pivot arm in relation to the fundament, and a pivoting mechanism adapted to induce the first rotation. The pivot arm having an elongated first arm, an elongated second arm and a second pivot adapted to allow a second rotation (R2) of the second arm in relation to the first arm. The pivoting mechanism is adapted to act on an outer part of the pivot arm, which outer part is located at a greater distance from the first pivot than the second pivot.

Abstract: A foam fiber product may be used for the manufacture of various bedding products, such as mattresses, pillows, mattress toppers, seat cushions, and the like. The foam fiber product includes foam particles dispersed with fiber strands. The pleats provide extra support and durability to the structure of the foam fiber product. The product may be made by a process that includes mixing foam particles with fiber strands, processing the mixture into a layer using processes such as garnetting and carding, using a vertical lapping process to form pleats in the layer, and heating the structure to secure the pleats together to provide a pleated foam fiber structure.

Abstract: A forming and framing hammer comprises an elongate handle and a head fixed to the top end of the handle. The head has three striking surfaces: two on a striking body and one on the side of the head. The third striking surface is cushioned by a neoprene bushing to reduce vibration in the handle of the hammer. The head has two pulling tools for pulling nails. The bottom of the handle accepts interchangeable tools.

Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer that includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer and through multiple modules or sectors. Liquid can be counter flowed in the washer interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles in order to rinse the fabric articles. While counterflow rinsing, the flow rate can be maintained at a selected flow rate or flow pressure head. One or more booster pumps can optionally be employed to maintain constant counterflow rinsing flow rate or constant counterflow rinsing pressure head. A source of fresh, make-up water can be provided to adjust conductivity. Conductivity is monitored in at least one of the modules. Conductivity of fluid in the discharged fabric articles is monitored. Make up water is added to one or more modules before if the conductivity of water in the discharged fabric articles exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles provides a washer extractor having a reservoir for holding fabric articles and a washing liquid. A washing liquid is pumped from the reservoir to the washer extractor interior. The ratio of pounds (or kilograms) of washing liquid to pounds (or kilograms) of fabric articles is about 4 to 1, plus absorbed water. Fluid is pulse flowed to the textile articles at a volume of between about 0.5 to 2 gallons (2 to 8 liters) per pound (kg) of fabric articles for a selected time interval. Washing chemicals are added to the washer extractor. Water is transmitted to the washer extractor at the rate of 0.35 to 0.6 gallons (1.33 to 2.3 liters) of water per pound (kg) of fabric articles within a selected time interval.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibres, which consists in extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and in applying the mixture to the fibres; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the mixture of compositions (A) (B); with: composition (A) being in the form of a direct emulsion comprising: at least 30% by weight of oil(s) (i); at least one fatty alcohol having at least 20 carbon atoms in its longest hydrocarbon chain (ii); at least one surfactant (iii); at least one basifying agent (iv); and optionally at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, and mixtures thereof (v); composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to compositions (A), the mixture of the aforementioned compositions (A) and (B), and a multi-compartment device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising:—one or more fatty substances,—one or more surfactants;—one or more oxidation bases,—one or more phenol-derived couplers corresponding to the formula (B2) below: *R1, R3, R5, represent a hydrogen; an optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl radical; —SR or —OR; a saturated C5-C7 cyclic group; a (C1-C4)alkylcarbonyl group; hydrocarbonyl; a sulphonic or carboxylic acid group; *at least one of the radicals R1, R3, R5 representing a hydrogen atom; *R2, R4 represent a hydrogen; an optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl or alkenyl; —SR; a (C1-C4)alkyl-carbonyl; hydrocarbonyl; a sulphonic or carboxylic acid group; *two groups chosen from R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and borne by adjacent carbon atoms may form, together with said carbon atoms, a ring or a heterocycle with a single heteroatom, this ring or heterocycle comprising no double bond other than that of the ring to which it is fused; *at least one of the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 be

Abstract: A process for manufacturing spaced dyed yarn for use with tufted or pile carpet including applying one or more colors of dye to one or more yarns in a predetermined spaced relation to form a colorized yarn having a predetermined color pattern.

Abstract: Products and methods for ring dyeing a yarn and/or surface dyeing a fabric are provided. The product and method discloses the application of a dye binding composition including a urethane based polymer to a textile yarn, fabric, or garment. The dye binding composition is engineered so that the composition is positioned on or near the surface of the yarn, producing a ring dyed material. The dye binding composition can be colored with selective dyes that bind to the composition but generally do not have affinity for textile substrate. Garments created using this fabric can be abraded to remove surface polymer and color in different locations of the garment, creating an antiqued appearing garment. Dyes of different classifications can be used to produce novel performance and coloration effects in textile materials and garments. This process has been demonstrated on yarn (for a denim-like appearance), knitted and woven fabrics, and garments.

Abstract: A device for a floating bridge 15 which is fastened at two anchorage points on the shore (18) is described and it is characterised in that it comprises at least one passage float (1) which is inserted as a part of a bridge construction for the passage of ships, and it forms a passage channel (200) for ships and also forms a foundation for a carriageway (111) which stretches across the passage channel. The floating bridge (15) is fastened ashore and to each side of the passage float (1) with the help of structure boxes (10,10?).

Abstract: An oral hygiene device includes a handle and a cleaning head supported on one end of the handle. A vibratory source is supported on the handle and is operative to generate vibratory output. A mounting element is disposed between the handle and the vibratory source. A connecting member extends between the vibratory source and the cleaning head, and is adapted to generate motion at the cleaning head in response to the vibratory output generated at the vibratory source.

Abstract: A coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller including an elongated core with end mounting features defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation, multiple floor cleaning bristles extending radially outward from the core, and at least one compliant flap extending radially outward from the core to sweep a floor surface. The flap is configured to prevent errant filaments from spooling tightly about the core to aid subsequent removal of the filaments. In another aspect, a coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, a controller, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller. The coverage robot includes a roller cleaning tool carried by the chassis and configured to longitudinally traverse the roller to remove accumulated debris from the cleaning roller.

Abstract: A device for cleaning carboys, kegs, and similar containers is disclosed. The device includes a pair of cleaning pads pivotally attached to a rod. Each pad has a fabric exterior, a stiffening insert, and the absorbent sponge. The insert and sponge are placed on one side of the fabric exterior. The opposite side of the fabric exterior is folded over the stiffening insert and the sponge and then sewn together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for a cartridge chamber of artillery, including: a rotary member having a power supply part mounted thereinto and a motor rotated by receiving the power from the power supply part; a cleaning member having a rotary body operated cooperatively with the rotation of the motor, slant cleaning parts coupled slantly to the front portion of the outer periphery of the rotary body, and parallel cleaning parts coupled to the rear portion of the outer periphery of the rotary body; and a handle member coupled to the rear portion of the rotary member in such a manner as to be adjusted in length in a telescoping manner, whereby the slant portion and the parallel portion formed on the internal peripheral surface of the cartridge chamber are all cleaned at the same time.

Abstract: A device for scraping a coating from a substrate to reveal an inscription on the substrate, the device comprising a body, at least a first scraping portion extending from the body and having a first scraping edge of a first length, and at least a second scraping portion extending from the body and having a second scraping edge of a second length, the first length being different than the second length.

Abstract: An improved brush assembly is presented herein comprising a first shaft receiving a second shaft having an outer diameter, creating a shaft assembly. A slot is cut into the second shaft from an outer end to a point proximate the first shaft. A jacket is fitted over a portion of the second shaft, and a cleaning assembly is inserted into and retained in the slot of the shaft assembly. The cleaning assembly comprises a bottom cleaning member and a side cleaning member, wherein the bottom cleaning member comprises a retainer and a cleaning pad extending beyond the end of the second shaft, and the side cleaning member comprises a side cleaning paddle extending beyond an outer diameter of the hollow shaft.

Abstract: In a cleaning tool 1, a lock piece 50 provided to the other of a handle 10 and a main body 20 can be switched between a lock position and a lock release position, the lock piece 50 positioned in the lock position butts against a stopper face 41D of an engagement member 41 to retain the engagement member 41 in a position of engagement with the recessed face 36, and the lock piece 50 positioned in the lock release position separates from the stopper face 41D of the engagement member 41 to allow the engagement member 41 to resiliently move forward and backward.