Abstract: A jacket is provided made with a conventional continuous folded collar and lapel and having a zipper for attaching an interchangeable collar and lapel member with the conventional collar and lapel providing support. and shape for the interchangeable member and at least a portion of the conventional collar and lapel is outwardly visible when the interchangeable member is attached.

Abstract: The machine comprises a yarn guide for axially guiding the yarn on the receiving cross bobbin, for each wound off yarn at least one yarn watcher, a cutting device for cutting through the yarn, a yarn tensioner and a joining device for joining yarn ends, where a yarn monitor with a method of controlling is provided for controlling and correcting the assembled yarn bundle and rewinding the cross bobbin, a gripper device for gripping the yarn ends on the cross bobbin, a gripper device for inserting each yarn into the joining device, a gripper device for receiving and holding the yarn ends, a wind-off eye for the shared winding-off of the assembled yarns installed above the yarn joining devices, and a method of control for these devices, where the method of control are separately controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of arranging flat plate-like components at a prepared arrangement location within a textile web of a textile machine. The flat plate-like components are connected by a flexible carrier at a fixed distance from each other so as to form a linear arrangement. The method comprises the steps of providing the linear arrangement of flat plate-like components to a thread tying location on a textile machine along a longitudinal axis, working the flexible carrier into the textile web so that part of the carrier emerges from the prepared arrangement location of the textile web in a free-floating manner and the plate is positioned at a distance upstream of the thread tying location on the textile machine. The floating carrier is then pulled so that the plate passes through the thread tying location of the textile machine and is placed at the prepared arrangement location within the textile web.

Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation device consisting of a weighted pair of gloves, each glove having a permanently affixed weighted section on the back-hand side of the glove and paired contoured weights which encircle the end of each individual finger and thumb sleeve. The digit sleeves are open ended to expose the individuals fingertips. A hook-and-pile attachment strip on the palm of the glove is operatively associated with a hook-and-pile covered cylindrical weight which can be detachably grasped by the wearer. A weighted wrist support strap detachably secures the glove to the individual's hand.

Abstract: A spine protector comprising a garment formed of a stretch-type material to provide a close fit about the trunk of a wearer is disclosed, the garment including means for receiving and retaining an elongate segmented member in a position substantially along the median line of the dorsal panel of the garment, whereby the garment, when worm, holds the segmented member tightly against the spine of the wearer. The elongate segmented member comprises a generally linear array of segments configured so as to allow said member to flex in the manner of a human spinal column.

Abstract: A glove with projections or tabs attached to the thumb and finger sheaths of the glove. The tabs can easily be grasped to provide an axial removal force along each finger sheath, thus enhancing removal of the glove from a wearer's hand. In one embodiment, each tab is an integrally formed triangular fin attached to the top portion of each glove finger at the distal-most end of the glove finger. The tabs permit the application of an axial force along each finger and have been found to be particularly effective in removing sports gloves that are provided with one-half and three-quarter finger sheaths that fit snugly around a wearer's fingers. In another embodiment, the tabs project beyond the ends of the finger sheaths.

Abstract: In a process in open-end spinning at least one sliver is opened into single fibers. A transfer surface, rotating at a higher speed than the opened single fibers, takes up same already in the opening area. The single fibers are taken along transversely to the rotational direction in the form of an expanded fiber veil. Before completion of one revolution of the transfer surface, the single fibers are transferred to a yarn forming line of a twist device, which, for example, comprises a friction roller pair, and are withdrawn, under the action of an imparted twist, along the yarn forming line thus forming a yarn. The yarn withdrawal takes place hereby transversely to the rotational direction of the transfer surface. The withdrawal speed corresponds at least to the speed of the single fibers as they arrive at the yarn forming line.

Abstract: A yarn withdrawal nozzle for an open-end rotor spinning machine is provided with at least one ferromagnetic member. The at least one ferromagnetic member serves to couple the yarn withdrawal nozzle to a holding device comprising at least one permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is arranged sunk in a recess. The at least one ferromagnetic member comprises a projection with a diameter of approximately 2 to 3 mm. The projection can be guided into the recess and thus can be positioned to the permanent magnet. The projection serves also as an anti-rotating device.

Abstract: An inflatable safety apparatus comprising an exterior shell and a chamber located inside the exterior shell. Inflation means, capable of inflating the apparatus are contained within the exterior shell. A tether is secured to the inflation means. In the event of an emergency at a high altitude location, an individual secured an end of the tether to a fixed object at the location, enters the chamber and exits the location via a window or balcony to free-fall to the ground below. As the tether becomes taught and disengages the inflation means, the inflation means are actuated and cause the exterior shell to fill with gas and inflate. When the apparatus strikes the ground, the individual contained within the chamber is unharmed due to the protective layer of gas which surrounds the chamber and is contained by the exterior shell.

Abstract: In a process in open-end spinning at least one sliver is opened into single fibers. A collecting surface, rotating at a higher speed than the opened single fibers takes up these as soon as they have left the opening area. The single fibers are taken along by the collecting surface while being expanded transversely to the rotational direction of the collecting surface in the form of a fiber veil. Before the completion of one revolution of the collecting surface, the single fibers are withdrawn from the collecting surface along a collecting line under an imparted twist thus forming a yarn, namely transversely to the direction of rotation of the collecting surface. The withdrawal speed corresponds hereby at least to the arrival speed of the single fibers at the collecting line.

Abstract: A zipperless wetsuit constructed of a plurality of panels of material, some of which are stretchier than others. A majority of an upper body region of the wetsuit is constructed of panels of highly stretchable wetsuit material which utilizes a central layer of foam rubber and one or two surrounding laminates of nylon having a higher denier value than previous wetsuits. Strategic panels of the wetsuit are constructed of single nylon laminate foam rubber material which has maximum pliability and stretchability. A double-collar upper entryway allows a wearer to enter the suit without the use of a zipper. An inner collar includes an aperture which may be stretched apart to allow entry of the wearer. An outer collar extends over the head of the wearer in a continuous circle to seal the inner collar against the wearer's neck.

Abstract: An opening roller for an open-end spinning device comprises a shaft supported in a bearing housing. A base body is arranged on the shaft, on which base body an exchangeable ring with combing structure is slidably arranged . The ring with combing structure is fixed at its end faces between a flange of the base body and a flange of a detachably applied tension disc. In order to brace the tension disc against the ring with combing structure by means of a spring element, a screw is axially screwed into the shaft, which screw is provided with working surfaces for a tool for pulling the opening roller out of a holding device of the bearing housing. The working surfaces are located at the end of a through bore hole of the screw on the side facing away from the head of the screw. The tension disc has an even outer front surface, which is partly formed by a covering cap, which comprises, in extension of the through bore hole, a small bore hole for inserting the tool.

Abstract: A rotor type open-end spinning machine of a structure in which fibers moving slidingly on an inner wall surface of an outer rotor (2) are prevented from falling at a location where a fiber bundle is being stripped off from a fiber collecting/bundling section (7) while being twisted concurrently. An inner rotor (5) is disposed within the outer rotor (2) and positively driven independently of the latter. A delivery passage (20) is formed in the inner rotor (5) for guiding a fiber bundle (F) bundled in a fiber collecting/bundling groove (7) to a yarn withdrawing passage (14). An annular negative-pressure chamber (6) is formed radially outward of the fiber collecting/bundling groove (7) of the outer rotor (2) with air discharge holes (9) being provided for communicating the negative-pressure chamber (6) to the exterior of the outer rotor (2).

Abstract: A baby bib having a bottle holding capability. The bib has an attached bottle-holding structure which maintains a baby bottle in a predetermined position, both laterally and longitudinally. The bottle holding attachment is made of a soft structural material covered with a fabric material similar to the bib fabric. The bottle holder may also be made with a harness attached to it so that it may be held in place without being attached to a bib.

Abstract: A multistage lint cleaning apparatus includes plural series arranged rotary drum beaters in a first cleaning stage, each beater having a separating screen disposed adjacent thereto for separating particulate material and fine lint from longer fiber lint. Each screen is configured as a drawer supported within an enclosure for insertion and removal, at will. Clean lint discharged from the first cleaning stage passes through an air gap and into a duct connected to an aspirating nozzle for further separation of particulate material. A linear belt conveyor receives particulate material and fine lint from the first cleaning stage for discharge to a second cleaning stage also comprising a series of rotary drum beaters. Separating screens associated with each beater of the second cleaning stage are also configured to be inserted in and removed from an enclosure, at will. A third cleaning stage comprises a vibrating screen.

Abstract: A rotary needling process including a multitude of felting needles repeatedly driven into a fibrous structure disposed on a surface of a needle penetrable support as the support is rotated about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A vest hold-down system for ballistic resistant vests includes a form fitting elastic lower body undergarment having a waist portion, a crotch portion, and leg portions, with strips of hook-and-loop fastener material on the front and rear portions; and an upper body vest made of flexible fabric having a front member with lateral side portions which extend around the sides of a wearer and are releasably connected with a back member, elastic shoulder straps connecting the front and back members which extend over the wearer's shoulders, and pockets in the front and rear members and lateral side portions which receive ballistic resistant pads or panels. A pair of laterally adjacent generally rectangular front flaps of flexible fabric extends downwardly from the front member and terminates a distance below the wearer's waist, and at least one generally rectangular rear flap of flexible material extends downwardly from the back member and terminates a distance below the wearer's waist.

Abstract: Metallic clothing having metallic wire teeth bent at a double angle. The lower portion of each tooth is angled by an first angle with respect to vertical, and the upper portion is angled at a second angle with respect to vertical. The upper portion terminates at the tip, or point, of the tooth. This double-angle tooth profile is angled in the direction opposite to the general direction of travel of fibers being carded. The upper side portion of each tooth is tapered inwardly to the tip, and the rear edge of the upper end of each tooth may be provided with a forward curvature towards the point of the tooth.

Abstract: In an apparatus for needling a fibrous web passing through the apparatus in one direction, which comprises a needle board driven back and forth in a needling direction, and a support opposite the needle board and having a surface facing the needle board, the support surface comprises surface sections inclined in different directions with respect to the needling direction transversely to the one direction and further surface sections following the surface sections in the one direction and inclined in opposite directions.

Abstract: A device for regulating and controlling the unwinding tension in a double-twist twisting frame, having a member which is mounted coaxially, in an idle and rotatable manner, on the respective pin of the unwinding packages. The device is provided with elastic yieldable elements which project radially from the pin to engage unwound yarn during the depletion stage of the feed packages.