Abstract: A suspender attachment device interconnected to an end of a suspender strap and operative to securely yet releasably attach the suspender strap to a belt loop on a pair of pants. The device includes a suspender interconnect portion having an interconnect channel dimensioned to receive the end of the suspender strap therethrough and to retain the end of the suspender strap therein. The device also includes a belt loop attachment portion having an attachment channel dimensioned and configured to receive and releasably retain the belt loop therein, the belt loop attachment portion is connected to the suspender interconnect portion. A guide portion having a guide channel is disposed in communication with the attachment channel, the guide channel dimensioned and configured to facilitate disposition of the belt loop into and out of the attachment channel by a user.

Abstract: Hat with improved comfort. One example is a hat comprising: a crown; a brim coupled to the crown and extending away from the crown; a notch defined by the crown, the notch defining a first intersection and second intersection; an adjustable closure comprising a snap member and eyelet member, the snap member defining an inside surface and a proximal end coupled to the crown at the first intersection, and the eyelet member defining a proximal end coupled to the crown at the second intersection; and a comfort material coupled to the inside surface of the snap member, the comfort material extends from the first intersection of the snap member to a distal end of the snap member.

Abstract: A pair of pants or suit includes a sealable opening for relief of bodily fluids. A frame is sealed in a waterproof manner to the pair of pants or suit disposed in a groin section, the frame forming a frame aperture separating an outside and inside of the pair of pants or suit. A lid is movably connected to the frame disposed on the outside of the pair of pants or suit and configured to engage the frame aperture, wherein the lid in an open position allows access through the frame aperture and the lid in a closed position does not allow access through the frame aperture. A seal is disposed between the frame and the lid forming a waterproof closure of the frame aperture when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A garment having an inner side and an outer side and a fastening mechanism to fasten the garment while worn, a number of trapezoidal drain compartments spatially arranged and attached on the inner side of the garment, each trapezoidal drain compartment having a top opening sized to accept a stock drain bulb vertically therein and a closed bottom wide enough to accommodate the drain bulb rotated to a horizontal position therein, a same number of tube retention straps spatially arranged and attached on the inner side of the garment, each retention strap having a top opening and a bottom opening of a same size roughly equal to the width of the closed bottom side of the trapezoidal drain compartments, each retention strap vertically centered over, spaced above, and attached to the garment at a uniform distance above a trapezoidal drain compartment attached to the garment.

Abstract: A method of spreading fibres, the method comprises providing a continuous fibre bundle having an initial width Wa and causing the fibre bundle to run, in a running direction, through tensioning means and past or through fluid flow means, the tensioning means intermittently varying the tension in the fibre bundle and the fluid flow means producing a fluid flow through the fibre bundle as the tension varies in the fibre bundle, whereby the width of the fibre bundle increases to a spread width Wb. Apparatus (1) is also disclosed, which apparatus (1) comprises a tensioning means (3) to intermittently vary the tension in the fibre bundle (2) and a fluid flow means (4) for producing a flow of fluid through the bundle (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for hydroentangling and/or structuring webs that includes an suctioning rotating drum and a structured shell, including at least two rings which can be pushed on and attached to the drum, is disposed at a distance from the cylindrical surface of the drum around. A web can be at least partially looped around the structured shell. At least one water bar including a nozzle strip with a plurality of nozzles is arranged relative to the structured shell to entangle and/or to structure and/or to perforate the web by the water jets. The invention further relates to the structured shell.

Abstract: The disclosed device and method for a test environment monitoring device according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise may comprise a round frame for placing on the test-taker's head, an optical component having an outward facing convex mirror, and a housing having a coupling component configured to connect the optical component to an exterior surface of the round frame proximate the test-taker's forehead to allow the outward facing convex mirror to display an environment directly in front of the test-taker.

Abstract: A cap with a seamless sweatband is provided and includes a cap body, the seamless sweatband is provided on an inner brim, the seamless sweatband is provided with a sweat-absorbent cotton yarn therein. The seamless sweatband is formed integrally, and fixedly connected to the inner brim of the cap body. The cap with the seamless sweatband is made as a production, which has advantages of convenient processing procedure, lower production costs, higher productivity, more comfort, ventilation, and more convenient use.

Abstract: A jet suction method and a jet suction box (14), for a suctioning apparatus (6) of a device (1) for water jet consolidation of a fibrous material web (2), sucks in the liquid jets (4) emitted by the device (1) for water jet consolidation and issuing from the fibrous material web (2) again. A box casing (18) thereof has arranged therein at least one slot shape casing opening (20) which leads to a box interior (17). The jet suction box (14) has on the box casing (18) at least one nozzle attachment (24) which is arranged above the casing opening (20) and which has a slot shape suction opening (25) with a width steadily increasing towards the box interior (17) and towards the casing opening (20). A width of the casing opening (20) is equal to or greater than the outlet-side width of the suction opening (25).

Abstract: Headwear includes a crown of planar fabric panels sewn together in-plane, a brim and a size adjuster of a strip of fabric on a lower portion of the crown, around an entirety of a circumference of the crown or a part of the circumference of the crown. The size adjuster includes, in a space defined by a casing formed by the strip of fabric, a shape-changeable component that, at heat of a predetermined temperature or higher, is configured to soften and extend in a circumferential direction of the crown by a length that is greater than a length by which the shape-changeable component extends at heat lower than the predetermined temperature, in response to a tensile force applied to the shape-changeable component in the circumferential direction of the crown. The fabric panels have a contour and a mesh formed by cutting fabric on a bias.

Abstract: A system for bonding at least one wet-laid or dry-laid fiber layer to form a nonwoven web. The system includes a conveyor having a circulating belt which has an upper strand arranged so that the at least one wet-laid or dry-laid fiber layer is deposited and displaced on the upper strand in a production direction, a first bonding device which bonds the at least one wet-laid or dry-laid fiber layer when on the upper strand, a second bonding device arranged so that the at least one wet-laid or dry-laid fiber layer is bonded after leaving the upper strand, and a transfer device which feeds the at least one wet-laid or dry-laid fiber layer to the second bonding device.

Abstract: A decorative knot for a turban or other article of apparel comprises a flexible core composed of solid polyethylene foam and having a uniform circular cross section. A length of polyester fabric fits over, and covers, the exterior surface of the core material and includes two overlapping layers extending laterally from the core material and sewn together. The fabric-covered core material is formed into a spiral consisting of multiple turns proceeding around an axis. The turns have a progressively increasing radius and are progressively axially displaced from one another. Adjacent turns of the spiral touch, and are sewn to one another. The overlapping layers of fabric that are sewn together extend inward toward the axis of the spiral and the decorative knot is secured to the turban by stitches that pass through the portion of the overlapping layers of fabric that extend inward from the largest turn of the spiral.

Abstract: An endless neck tie. In one embodiment an endless loop of fabric of varying width includes a relatively narrow segment providing a neckband, and a first blade and a second blade of variable width extending in opposite directions along the loop and away from the neckband. At least a first transition region, between the blades or between the neck band and the blades, is of such narrow width relative to the blade width that the transition region accepts at least a first knot which defines a constricted region of the endless neck tie between the neck band and the blades.

Abstract: The present application discloses a mask including a sheet, a first loop, a second loop and an elastic film. The sheet comprises a central portion, a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and an opening. The first loop is coupled to the sheet. The second loop is coupled to the sheet. The elastic film is coupled to the sheet and covers the opening. A method of manufacturing the aforementioned face mask is also disclosed.

Abstract: A balloon headdress, having a structure sized to fit a human head. Also, a plurality of engagement units is supported on the outside of the structure and a number of balloon retaining units, are engaged to the engagement units and adapted to receive, support and direct an inflated balloon to extend in a predetermined direction relative to each the balloon retaining unit. Each the balloon retaining unit includes a perimeter wall and a orthogonal septal wall, forming an upper cup and opposed lower cup, separated by the orthogonal septal wall, and wherein a vertical slot is defined in the perimeter wall and the orthogonal septal wall, whereby a tied balloon may be introduced, so that its knot is in the lower cup and a portion of balloon passes through the slot in the orthogonal septal wall and is supported in the upper cup.

Abstract: The present invention is a fistula sleeve for covering and protecting a fistula on the inside of an arm. The sleeve grips the wrist and adjustably and snuggly fits around the wider contours of the arm without imparting pressure on the fistula. The sleeve partially opens to expose the fistula for dialysis and daily care. A narrower wrist region secures around the wrist. An elongated forearm region wraps around the forearm, and a smooth central region covers the fistula. The wrist and forearm regions are independently secured. Securement strips have semi-rigid backings that stiffen the side portions of the sleeve help secure and remove the sleeve with one hand, and form a spine to help maintain the alignment of the sleeve on the arm. A double layer of material is stitched together along its perimeter, while the inner layer is free to slide relative to the outer layer in the smooth central area that engages the fistula.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water goggles, and particularly relates to water goggles having an excellent waterproofing effect, including a rim, a lens sealedly arranged on the rim, an elastic waterproofing ring sealedly arranged on an inside edge of the rim, and a head band whereof two ends are separately connected to the elastic waterproofing ring. The flexible waterproofing ring includes a first connection part connected to the rim, a support part connected to the first connection part, a left-eye contact part connected to the support part and pressed against the rim of a person's left eye, and a right-eye contact part connected to the support part and pressed against the rim of a person's right eye. The left side of the head band is connected to the left-eye contact part, and the right side of the head band is connected to the right-eye contact part.

Abstract: A pad for a garment includes a one piece structure comprising interconnected elements made from a compressible material. The elements are arranged such that, when the pad is in a non-deformed state, each element is spaced apart from adjacent elements by a void. The elements are interconnected such that, when the pad is deformed, a zigzag arrangement of at least three elements is formed and/or a void enclosed by at least two adjacent elements expands.

Abstract: A POLO shirt with a non-pleated collar is disclosed. The shirt includes a garment body, including a front garment piece and a back garment piece, wherein front garment piece is on front side of the garment body and back garment piece is on back side of the garment body; sleeves, provided at both sides of upper part of the garment body and connected with the front and back garment piece; a collar, provided at top of the garment body and connected with the front and back garment piece, including a collar face and an elastic support strip, wherein the collar face includes a collar face body, first and second outer edges; the first outer edge is a two-layer structure, and the elastic support strip is located between two-layer structure. The first outer edge of collar is supported by elastic support strip.

Abstract: A head garment assembly includes a hat that is wearable on a user's head. The hat has a plurality of first slots each extending through the hat and the user's hair can be extended through a respective one of the first slots when the user wears the hat. The first slots are distributed along a line which bisects the hat to accommodate a ponytail of the user that might be positioned at a variety of locations on a back of the user's head. The hat has a plurality of second slots each extending through the hat. Each of the second slots is laterally displaced from the line defined by the first slots to accommodate the user's ponytail when the user's ponytail is positioned on a side of the user's head.