Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of manufacturing an insertion-type seam for making a cloth belt, especially a wire cloth, endless, in which the warp ends of each cloth side are interwoven with an auxiliary warp strip, and to a seaming machine for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A scarf garment includes an elongated strip of material with upper and lower portions connected along a foldable joint. The ends of the material strip are connectable with fasteners. In a second embodiment of the invention a hood portion is connected to the material strip, along the interface of the strip. The hood is connected intermediate the upper and lower edges of the strip such that the upper portion of the strip may be folded while the hood remains attached to the material strip. The lower portion of the material strip is preferably wider than the upper portion, such that the lower portion will extend downwardly under the collar of a coat worn by a person.

Abstract: A woman's brassiere individual sizes of which can accommodate a substantial range of rib cage and cup sizes. A pair of cups, with an elastic web is joined to an encircling band A shoulder loop is attached to each cup and to the encircling band. Elastic risers bind the sides of each cup and extend from the band to respective shoulder straps. An elastic cradle has a lower edge anchored to the band, and an upper free edge entirely unattached to the web of the cup so it can move in relative shear-like movement relative to the web. The cradle reinforces the web when the web is substantially deflected by a breast, and supports the lower portion of the breast independently of the web.

Abstract: A head shade is provided that includes a covering which will protect a person's face and head from the rays of the sun when the person is in a reclined position, such as on the beach or the like. The head shade can be folded up and stored when not in use.

Abstract: An artist's framing kit includes a plurality of resilient elements for fixing and for simultaneously resiliently tensioning a canvas on a stretcher frame. Each resilient element is selectively positioned at, and removable from, desired locations about the stretcher frame to permit localized tensioning of the canvas.

Abstract: A neck covering is provided for a jacket or other garment including a member attached at its central portion near the inside of the collar of the garment, with side portions projecting outwardly in either direction which can be wrapped around the neck of the wearer. Fasteners on the ends of the side portions secure the neck covering in place. The central part of the covering is constructed to attach to the lining of the jacket, which may be provided with a slot adjacent the attachment of the neck covering to permit the neck covering to be pushed through the slot and stowed in back of the lining when not in use.

Abstract: An article of dress comprising a first piece and a second piece. The first piece comprises a leg covering of decorative light weight material having an upper edge and a lower edge, and capable of being worn as a single unit covering only one leg. The first piece has a length whereby it is capable of extending from above the knee to below the knee of the wearer. The second piece covers a substantial portion of only one leg of the wearer, leaving the other leg exposed, whereby the first piece can be viewed when worn on the other leg of the wearer.

Abstract: A garter with a concealed compartment is disclosed comprising a band with an outer covering providing the appearance of clothing. The garter's appearance allows a user to safely carry and conceal money and other valuables in the concealed compartment eliminating vulnerability to loss and theft. The garter is especially adapted for use by a woman as an undergarment.

Abstract: A knit pattern for fabrics which will not run when the fabric is torn or snagged. The knit pattern provides non-run pantyhose when use to knit pantyhose for women. The knit pattern consists of four repeating courses. The first course alternates a face loop stitch with a tuck stitch. The second course alternates a face loop stitch with a tuck stitch, with each face loop stitch of the first course being in the same column as each tuck stitch of the third course, and each tuck stitch of the first course being in the same column as each face loop stitch of the third course. The fourth course is knit into continuous face loop stitches.

Abstract: A method for producing a non-woven fabric having specific designed patterns in designated areas is shown. The method requires the use of a fine-mesh woven screen of metal or plastic threads. The desired patterns may be pressed onto the screen to form raised indentations. Alternatively, they may be attached or extruded thereon, or woven or stitched thereinto. The non-woven fabrics produced, using the screens in place of those typically found on a non-woven fabric production apparatus, will have patterns corresponding to those on the screen.

Abstract: A catcher device with a clamp is fitted about the outer surface of a fiber sliver can. The can may rotate on its longitudinal axis whereby an end of a fiber sliver is also moved in the direction of the catcher device. Through the rotation of the can, the fiber sliver is laid in the clamp and drawn through it until the desired length of the sliver end is reached. At this moment, the clamp is closed and the sliver end is clamped in the catcher device. The clamp comprises two clamping elements, which are actuated through a cam plate with trigger cams. The control is effected by sensors and a driving motor.

Abstract: A thread cutting arrangement for sewing machines including an arrangement in which the tension of the thread is released in both directions of movement of an axially moveable drive mechanism such that the thread tensioning mechanism is opened when the needle thread is caught. The movement of the drive mechanism is transmitted via a one-way coupling so that the opening of the thread tensioning mechanism is limited to the duration of the after pawal of the needle thread.

Abstract: A split ring arm band is provided that is both easy to put on and maintains good resiliency. The arm band includes a split ring band having interior and exterior surfaces and a plurality of ribs for reinforcing the resiliency of the band. The arm band may also have a contact surface for engaging a wearers arm when the arm band is put on. The contact surface may take the form of lip extending outward from a first end of the band. Alternatively, the band can be formed in a spiral manner to provide the contact surface at the end of the band.

Abstract: It is desired to use different needle pitches in the operation of an apparatus for needling a web without a need for replacing the needle board, the stripper and the optionally perforate backing. This is accomplished in that the holes provided in the needle board and serving to receive the needles, the holes of the perforate stripping plate and the holes in an optional perforate backing plate are arranged in at least two groups of holes and the holes in each row of each group are uniformly distributed over the working width of the apparatus.

Abstract: A firefighter's helmet the weight of which, and of any accessories associated therewith, may be unevenly distributed. The helmet has an inwardly disposed crown support assembly to engage the head of the wearer. The crown support assembly is adjustable to change the angular position of the helment upon the head of the firefighter to compensate for uneven weight distribution in the helmet.

Abstract: A tensioning apparatus for stretching screen fabric or other membrane comprising an expandable tensioning frame to operatively support the screen fabric or other membrane cooperatively formed by a plurality of frame members and a corresponding plurality of corner members, and at least one expansion or tensioning tool to selectively expand the expandable tensioning frame to stretch the screen fabric or other membrane thereon.

Abstract: A dual visor and helmet assembly in which inner and outer visors mounted on arbors secured to opposite sides of the helmet for movement between operative and inoperative positions are clamped respectively to one and to the other of the arbors by pre-loaded C-rings coupled to the visors. Respective manually actuatable operating rings on the visors may be actuated to release the clamping forces of the C-rings and to move the visors between their operative and inoperative positions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a protective garment, a garment produced in accordance with the method, and a strand material used in the method and garment. The strand material comprises cut resistant material such as KEVLAR, aramid, metallic, and combined KEVLAR and metallic strands, or the like, which are extrusion coated with vinyl, polyurethane or other suitable fluid impervious material. Coating the strands with fluid impervious material results in a cut resistant high strength fabric which is resistant to staining. The method comprises manipulating the strand material using substantially conventional textile fabric forming technology such as knitting to form a fabric and a garment, and may include coating the finished garment to achieve enhanced characteristics. One such characteristic which may be achieved is to make a garment fluid impervious, by coating a substrate with fluid impervious materials such as flexible urethane to protect the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention entails a sun visor adapted to be attached to the temples of an eyeglass. In particular, the sun visor is constructed of a pliable material and includes a set of slits on each side of the sun visor. The sun visor is secured to the temples of the eyeglass by weaving the temples through the respective slits of each set formed in the sun visor. In one embodiment disclosed, the sun visor is formed by securing a first panel to a second panel and wherein one panel is formed from a material that has a relatively low friction property while the other material has a relatively high friction property.

Abstract: Previous types of armored safety workwear are too inflexible, heavy or expensive to be useful. The present invention provides an article of protective clothing comprising a flexible supporting material and a plurality of elongated coil springs held in close proximity to the surface of said supporting material at spaced locations. Preferably, the coil springs are free to rotate in relation to the supporting material. The coil springs are held in elongated pockets secured to the surface of said supporting material.