Abstract: A hood generally in the form of a U-shaped channel disposed directly over a strand of hair coiled or wrapped around a permanent wave rod, roller or curler, the hood being provided on its interior side and top walls with a plurality of apertures placed in communication with a source of suction for sucking chemical solutions or water from the hair, or controllably placed in communication with a source of liquid solution or water for impregnating the hair with such liquid solution or water. The hood of the invention may be made open at both ends of the U-shaped channel, or closed by end walls preferably also provided with apertures, or it may be made adjustable in length or adjustable in width such as to adapt itself to any size of permanent wave rods or curlers, or it may be made with appropriate inner interconnections such that a group of apertures acts as spray nozzles and another group of apertures act as suction ports to circulate water or a liquid solution under the hood.

Abstract: A neck exercising device permits the user to exercise all muscles of the neck. The device includes an elongated headband, the headband having a cushioned layer and a support layer. The ends of the headband have fasteners which enable the headband to be secured around the user's head. The headband also includes a plurality of loops, disposed at intervals along the length of the headband. The device further includes an elastic cord, one end of which has a snap hook capable of engaging any of the loops of the headband. The user attaches the snap hook to one of the loops and pulls on the cord while holding the neck in place. After this exercise has been completed, the user can then remove the snap hook from the loop and fasten it to another loop. When the user again pulls on the cord, a different set of neck muscles will be exercised. The headband need not be removed between these steps. The user need only move the snap hook from one loop to another.

Abstract: An accessory for the hair comprising a fringe and securing means, attached to one edge of the fringe, suitably comprising a head band formed for example in an open curve of firm material having resilience so as to grip the sides of a user's head and having projections to engage the head. The fringe in use overlies the user's forehead and may comprise real or synthetic hair, strips, or strings of beads depending from the securing means. The fringe may have a plurality of layers of different colors suitably attached to respective subsidiary band, for attachment to the head band. The accessory may be provided as a kit of parts.There is also a display device for fashion accessories having a surface with representations of human faces with means for retaining accessories in suitable positions thereon.

Abstract: A bandage useful, for instance, in medical applications includes a rupturable sheet or strip having encapsulated fluid (liquid or gas). The sheet or strip is disposed between the body portion to be bandaged and the outer surface of the bandage. The sheet or strip ruptues when a predetermined pressure is exceeded, thereby releasing the fluid for indicating that the bandage is applied too tightly. When the fluid is a liquid, such as a dye, the released liquid will stain the bandage. When the fluid is a gaseous substance, the release of the gas will be sensed. When a plurality of strips are used, one strip may contain a liquid and another one a gaseous substance, the strips rupturing at different predetermined pressures.

Abstract: An exercise device is providing for suspending the body above a support surface while a person performs exercises designed to stretch and strengthen the full range of back extensor, abdominal and gluteus maximus muscles. The device includes a pelvic brace which cooperates with a rotatable leg restraining member to position the body, in a cantilevered fashion, above the support surface nearly horizontally and face down preparatory to exercising the back extensor and abdominal muscles. Alternatively, the device can be mounted differently to strengthen and tone the gluteus maximus muscles. Utilizing gravity traction, the exercise device tends to decompress the spinal column while the exercises are being performed.

Abstract: An eccentric for mounting at the distal end of a limb of a compound archery bow includes a step-down take-up ramp which combines the features of the side-by-side and step-down eccentrics of known eccentrics while maintaining vane clearance and avoiding development of twist on the limb. The eccentric is also provided with a cable clamp device permitting adjustment of the draw of the bow and a pivot insert which permits adjustable pivot locations for the eccentric.

Abstract: A novel exerciser which simulates the exercise obtained while climbing stairs includes a frame body, a fixed step, a handle member and a pair of shaft supporting stands. A chain sprocket assembly has parallel upper and lower drive shafts rotatably supported on the supporting stands, two pairs of sprockets mounted on the drive shafts, a pair of chains wound around the two pairs of chain wheels, and a plurality of equi-spaced movable steps connected to the chains. A speed reduction brake system makes use of the hydraulic resistance to apply a resistance force to reduce the speed of the chains. A control device regulates the resistance force being applied.

Abstract: A facial exerciser is disclosed, for exercising the musculature of the face, chin and neck. A pair of spreader bar shanks (18, 22) each have fixed at the ends thereof a lip engaging piece (12, 14) and a coupler (20, 24). Each coupler (20, 24) includes an open groove (42, 44) into which the other shank is snapped, thereby connecting the shanks (18, 22) together in parallel, and allowing the shanks to slideably move with respect to each other. Each coupler (20, 24) includes a creased outer edge (46, 48) for holding an elastic band (26) so that the lip engaging pieces (12, 14) are elastically biased apart, thereby offering resistance to the constriction of a person's lips.

Abstract: An exercise device for use in water includes a flotation member having upper and lower inflatable chambers for surrounding the appendage of a user. A mechanism is disposed about the flotation member intermediate the chambers for adjustably securing the device about the user's appendage. Finally, a clamping device is provided for maintaining the securing mechanism in its selected adjustable position about the user's appendage and is releasably movable along the securing mechanism to adjust and tighten the securing mechanism about the flotation member.

Abstract: An extremely versatile heavy duty exercise bench (10) integrates the functional features necessary for body development through weight lifting, by providing a manually operable, double adjustable, reversible, tiltable, and sliding seat configuration (15, 20). The seat mounting means (15) includes upwardly facing rails (32) which face complementary flanges (33) on a flange assembly (34) on the bottom of the seat (20). The flanges (33) ride upon the rails (32) and guide longitudinal movement of the seat (20), while leaving the seat (20) free to be lifted manually and reversed. A manually operable clamp (60) secures the seat (20) in position on the mounting means (15) when the seat (20) is in use. Hinges (36,37) and telescoping tubes (41,42) provide for independent adjustment of the tilting of the seat portions (21,22).

Abstract: A weight lifter's bench is provided which can be folded into a compact form suitable for storage. The folding feature is provided by a frame made of two facing U-shaped members which can be interengaged by bolts which slide within the frame. Two support panels positioned upon the frame are hinged together to facilitate folding and also to permit one panel to be inclined for special exercises. The frame is supported by four legs which pivot about the frame for storage and can be locked into operative position by brackets pivoted to the legs and adapted to be secured to the underside of the frame. Support posts are provided for a barbell, and leg exercising means may be provided.

Abstract: A muscular rehabilitation apparatus for exercising human body appendages through multiple geometric positions of the appendage with respect to the body including a support position with a curved track adjustably mounted with respect to a base and supported by the base. The track defines an arcuate path which tracks the outer extremity of a human appendage as it pivots about a joint, such as for example the movement of a hand at the end of an outstretched arm as the arm pivots at the shoulder. Another example includes the pivotal movement of a leg about the hip wherein the curved track follows the movement of the foot. A carriage is mounted to move upon the track between the end portions of the track and forms a connection between the appendage extremity such as for example, the hand or the foot with the track.

Abstract: An exercise chair. Two frame members are held in parallel, spaced apart positions by three rigid transverse connecting members disposed proximate one end serving as the back of the chair. A fabric seat is disposed between the frame members, the seat being detachably held in place by one of the connecting members and by transverse bars resting against the frame members. Extensions are provided at the bottoms of the frame members for varying their length from the back to the front of the chair, shafts being provided on the extensions for use as legs and footrests or, alternatively, hand grips for exercises. With the seat removed the chair can be used to perform push-up and sit-up type exercises, and can be placed on its back to perform dip and chip-up type exercises with the extensions extended and locked in place. The chair can also be used for conventional weightlifting.

Abstract: A rotor for a centrifugal launching device supported for rotation about an axis and including a cylindrical barrel. The axis of rotation and longitudinal axis of the barrel define two straight lines skewed with respect to each other to permit the launching of projectiles having an oblong configuration.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a supporting frame formed of a pair of longitudinal spaced-apart and interconnected foot platform support and guide members and a pair of spaced-apart transverse frame members affixed thereto, a pair of spaced foot-supporting platforms mounted for guided parallel reciprocal movement, the foot support platforms being interconnected for relative movement only in opposite reciprocal directions, a pair of lateral supporting frames affixed to the frame, and a pair of arm support members pivotally mounted on the supporting frames with each arm support member having its lower end pivotally connected with a foot supporting platform, whereby the arm support members move reciprocally simultaneously with the foot supporting platforms, but in the opposite reciprocal direction.

Abstract: A weightlifting apparatus for performing two handed curling exercises which provides for multi-axes wrist and hand rotation. The weightlifting apparatus includes a frame having outer ends thereof adapted to have weights mounted thereon. A pair of spaced apart, generally U-shaped members, are rotatably supported within the frame by thrust and radial bearings. A handle member consisting of an outer frame portion with a cross member rigidly fastened between opposite sides of the outer frame is rotatably supported within each U-shaped member by a pair of bearings disposed between end portions of each U-shaped member. The distance between the handle members is adjustable.

Abstract: An exercise treadmill is disclosed having a flexible, endless belt entrained around a pair of spaced rollers and having a slider bed disposed under the upper reach of the belt. The slider bed is of a heat-conducting metal plate, and is supported by an open frame such that air may freely flow under the slider bed to carry away heat generated by the upper reach of the belt (with the weight of the runner supported thereon) functionally sliding on the slider bed. The frame, slider bed supports, and slider bed are constructed in such manner as to permit limited vertical flexing movement of these parts when a user runs or walks on the upper reach of the belt supported by the slider bed so as to absorb shock and cushion the impact of the user's feet.

Abstract: A distributor for feeding projectiles to the trajectory of a projectile engaging vane carried by a cylindrical gun in a centrifugal launcher of the type including a rotor having an open central zone, the distributor being defined by a support provided with a transfer zone and a passage for storing a plurality of projectiles that are fed by a jack into the transfer zone for successive engagement by a slide, the latter being periodically advanced in synchronization with rotation of the rotor to engage and bring each projectile against an anvil and in the trajectory of the projectile engaging vane. The slide blocks the passage while in its advanced position, and unblocks the passage when retracted to permit feeding of the projectiles into the transfer zone. An engagable lock maintains the slide in the advanced position in opposition to its retraction.

Abstract: A machine for applying passive exercise to a hip-joint following surgery. The machine includes a traction frame overlying the patient's bed, a leg cradle suspended from the traction frame, and power driven tensile elements connected to the leg cradle and a power drive imparting compound swivel movement to the leg cradle and the patient's leg about orthogonal axes centered at the socket of the hip-joint.

Abstract: Bicycle exercising apparatus is provided by a standard bicycle having its rear wheel supported by a stand and by a flywheel having its side tensed against the rear tire to be driven by the rear tire to provide drag. The stand adjusts drag by changing the distance between the axis of rotation of the flywheel and the plane of the rear wheel. The stand includes a pair of struts pivotally attached to the stand and having a vee supporting relationship to the bicycle hub both in side and top views of the assembly. One strut of each pair has a telescopically adjustable arm supporting cup-shaped fittings engaging the nuts at the ends of the axle bolts of the rear wheel.