Abstract: A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) comprising a front panel (12) and a second panel (13). An elastic band (50) is operatively connected to the waistband (11). An apron member (40) is operatively connected to the top portion of the front panel (12). A pocket member (60) is operatively connected to the bottom portion of the front panel (12).

Abstract: A shield for the inflatable side bags of both shirt and sleeve presser bag assemblies to substantially prevent the folding or pinching of the inflatable side bags during pressing. The shields are preferably fabricated from the same material as the body bag which is stiffer and less prone to folding than the side bag material. Folding and pinching of the inflatable side bags can be prevented when the shields extend to the point just past the point of maximum ballooning of the inflatable side bags.

Abstract: The apparatus includes magazines (16) for accommodating drop-wire stacks (LA) and transport mechanisms for feeding the drop-wire stacks (LA) to a separating station where the drop wires are singularized. The transport means contain a first path (11) for feeding the full magazines (16) to the separating station and a second path (21) for returning the empty magazines (16) from the separating station. In addition, mechanisms (22, 33) are provided for transferring the empty magazines from the first to the second path. Largely automatic feeding of the warp-thread drawing-in machine with drop wires is made possible by this device.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening and cleaning fiber material includes consecutively arranged first, second and third clothed rolls each having a clothing thereon. The second clothed roll cooperates with the first clothed roll as a doffer and opening roll and the third clothed roll cooperates with the second clothed roll as a doffer and opening roll. The centrifugal forces generated at peripheries of the clothed rolls increase from roll to roll from the first clothed roll. There is further provided a fiber feeder for advancing the fiber material towards the first clothed roll. Covers closely surround the respective first, second and third clothed rolls which have at least approximately identical diameters. Waste discharge openings are provided in the cover of each clothed roll, and a mote knife bounds each waste discharge opening.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a bed, a pedestal supported by the bed and an arm extending generally parallel to the bed. One end of the arm is supported by the pedestal, this end having a driving motor located therein. The location of the driving motor suppresses vibration created when the sewing machine is operated and facilitates access thereto.

Abstract: An electrical steam iron having a housing for mounting of the components of the iron including an electrical heating element, a steam generating chamber, temperature controls, and a handle. A sole plate member made of ceramic material is mounted on the bottom of an aluminum connecting shoe portion of the housing by a resilient sealing and connecting material bonded between the connecting shoe portion and the sole plate member.

Abstract: A cooling vent having opposed front and back panels to substantially cover a user's torso, the panels being non-integral along at least a first side and a first shoulder. First shoulder connector means allows the front and back panels to be releasably connected to one another such that the first shoulder can open or close. A plurality of elongated pockets are provided on at least one of the panels and preferably both, each of which has an opening to receive a cooling pack into the pocket. By virtue of the foregoing open side and shoulder construction, the vest can be removed sideways after use allowing a user to wear protective headgear, such as a gas mask, until after the vest is removed and without having to attempt to remove the vest over their head. In one embodiment, each pocket has inner and outer walls, each wall having a structural layer and an insulation layer.

Abstract: The device comprises a body (1, 2) with a continuous yarn channel into which terminate a blast nozzle (7) and a threading slot (8). The yarn channel is defined by two hollow wall surfaces (11.1, 11.2 and 12.1, 12.3) emanating from respectively one rim of the orifice of the threading slot (8) and being symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry (E) containing the axis (A) of the yarn channel. The two wall surfaces contain jointly at least four component surfaces (11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3) of which at least two (11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3) are planar. The rim of the orifice of the threading slot (8) lying on the side of the blast nozzle (7) has a larger spacing from the plane of symmetry (E) than the other rim. Thread guides (13) are inserted in the body (1, 2) at both ends of the yarn channel, keeping the multifilament yarn to be air-bulked at a distance from the orifice of the blast nozzle (7).

Abstract: A single dress of simple design is selectively changed into entirely different dresses by changing decorative front pieces which are located on the front of the dress by a rear flap sewed along a line of stitching corresponding in shape to that of a neckline and tucked behind the neckline to hold the respective dress front pieces of different design in place.

Abstract: A safety spectacles against laser radiation has a first frame part which is of integral construction and in which shields are integrated, which cover the area between the frame and the spectacle-wearer's face. This frame part is also drawn over the spectacle-wearer's temple area and forms temple plates. Fitted pivotably to these temple plates are side arms which are each integrated in a further plate which forms the continuation of the associated temple plate.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp for use in a sewing machine. The adjustable clamp has a plurality of adjustable clamp members which are slidably and adjustably fastened to a support, thereby enabling the adjustable clamp to be adjusted to a predetermined clamp size or pattern so that the adjustable clamp can clamp workpieces of different shapes against a clamping surface of the sewing machine.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved golf glove and method of making same whereby the palmar area is reduced in dimensions in an oval-shaped configuration to eliminate wrinkling or bunching thereat. A close smoother fit of the hand at the palm area is obtained in the crease or fold line areas of the wearer's palm where an overlapped seam is created as manufactured or in modified gloves for improved gripping. The finger and thumb stalls are slightly lengthened by a minimum of about 1/8 inch in the case of the full-glove, and the wrist area is slightly lengthened by a minimum of about 1/2 the maximum width of the oval in both full and half-gloves to ensure a taut fit thereat which is most comfortable and efficient for club gripping.

Abstract: An adjustable triangular weaving frame for weaving woven pieces of various sizes. The frame has sections formed by three rails. Each rail has an upper surface with a row of generally vertical pins. Means are provided for shortening the effective length of the sections and proportionately changing the number of vertical pins in each section.

Abstract: A suction chamber for machines for opening and cleaning textile fibers is subdivided into at least two parts. One part of the chamber is mounted swivelably relative to the other part. Therefore, a drum of the machine and the suction chamber become easily accessible.

Abstract: Rinse shields are disclosed that are adapted to be worn by a person while the person's hair is being washed, rinsed, or otherwise treated with a liquid and while the person's upper body is in an upright position. The rinse shields prevent the liquid from contacting the subject's body or clothing below the hairline level when the rinse shield is being worn. The various embodiments, each of which is adapted to be worn around the subject's head at about the hairline level with the subject's hair placed above the hairline level, basically comprise a front, or taut, portion and a tail portion contiguous with the front portion. The front portion defines an opening therethrough adapted to sealingly fit to the person's head at about the hairline level and is adapted to form a brim around the front and sides of the person's head. Various stiffeners may be incorporated into the front portion to facilitate forming the brim.

Abstract: Controlling the cross-sectional characteristics of moving tow lines by providing monitors and positioning devices so as to improve stuffer box crimp uniformity. The mass distribution profile of a filamentary tow band is continuously measured as a function of the width of the band, and the information obtained is used to change the position of the band when a deviation from a predetermined value is noted. Positioning devices are used to carry out the movement or adjusting of the band in accordance with a signal so as to correct the deviation and present to a crimping apparatus, such as a stuffer box crimper, a band having a uniform mass distribution profile.

Abstract: A glove having patterned polyurethane coating adhered to outer surface. The coating is about 1/32 inch high and about 1/16 inch wide to give the glove slip-resistant and gripping properties. The coating is formed from (a) a pre-mixed thixotropic component, a non-thixotropic component in a 2.5 to 1 ratio, and an accelerator, and (b) a cross-linking agent. The method of manufacturing the glove involves applying a mixture of (a) and (b) as a strip to the glove, allowing the strip of coating to wet the fibers and then curing at a low temperature for a relatively short period of time.

Abstract: A sewing and stacking apparatus, comprising a sewing unit for stitching folded tape on a series of sewing mediums of an identical shape and size arranged appropriately apart; a transporting unit for transporting the sewing mediums having the folded tape stitched thereon; a detecting unit for detecting that one of the sewing mediums reaches a specified position; a cutting unit for cutting the folded tape at a specified point when the detecting unit detects that the above one of the sewing mediums reaches the specified position, the specified point being between the above one of the sewing mediums and another sewing medium adjacent thereto; and a stacking unit for stacking the sewing mediums separated from each other by the cutting unit.

Abstract: An improved sweatband is disclosed comprising a first fabric configured to fit about the head of a wearer. A second fabric is attached to the first fabric and a third fabric is partially secured to the second fabric thereby forming a pocket therebetween. A removable package for holding granular moisture absorbing material is configured to fit withnin the pocket. The sweatband is secured to head of the wearer to absorb perspiration. The removable package can be removed and dried upon saturation of the granular moisture absorbing material.

Abstract: A hand protection for combative types of sport has a flexible sheath of leather or imitation leather and an inset, elastic foam padding. In order to achieve optimum cushioning and shock absorption, the padding is made of a mould (1) formed in a single piece of highly shock-absorbing, open cellular polyurethane foam and having a region (2) covering the wrist, the back of the hand and the fingers that is curved in the transverse direction so as to match the natural curve of the hand and curved downwards in the longitudinal direction by approximately 90.degree. in the area of the lower knuckles, having a reinforcement in that area. Furthermore, a flat thumb part (4) can be laterally formed on the same level as the hand part (2) to cover as an arch the upper side of the thumb in the hand protection sheath.