Abstract: An adjustable hands-free compression device for application of a treatment to a locus of a wound. The compression device is capable of exerting compression on specific locations post-surgery after an injury or any trauma that requires compression to a specific point or area of the body to secure placement of therapeutic media such as an ice pack or post-surgical site or injury. The compression device has a body engagement band for bilateral adjustment engagement of a compression assembly track having independent adjustable compression engagement elements against the treatment device. As such, the structure will conform to the area of the body to which it is secured and allow for easy adjustment of the compression of the targeted location of the site and the amount of compression required to achieve the best outcome.

Abstract: A method and system for decorating includes product categories such as rugs, pillows, lamps, paints, window treatments, wall coverings such as wall papers and trims, artificial flowers, fabric furniture covers and other decorative items. Multiple motif collections are provided, each characterized by a subset of colors or other characteristics that are selected from a master set of colors or characteristics, and at least one other decorative driver such as fabric, pattern, texture or style. Each product is identified with one or more of the collections based on the product color and/or the presents of the other decorative driver. A separate key code mechanism, such as a hang tag and/or a product label or packaging for each motif collection, has an identifier for the subset of colors and the at least one decorative driver for that collection. The key code helps a consumer select those products in each category of interest, that fall within a desired collection.

Abstract: A dining room chair slipcover arrangement has a pair of seat panels to cover each side of a seat while leaving an uncovered area. Each panel extends a full depth of the seat to a point below a front end of the seat. A chasuble covers the uncovered area of the seat and extends from a point below the front end of the seat, across the seat depth, up along a front surface of the back, across the top and down the rear surface of the back. Wrapping parts and connectors extending around the back for holding the chasuble to the chair. A skirt extends around the seat to cover sides of the seat and upper parts of the chair legs.

Abstract: A method and system for decorating includes product categories such as rugs, pillows, lamps, paints, window treatments, wall coverings such as wall papers and trims, artificial flowers, fabric furniture covers and other decorative items. Multiple motif collections are provided, each characterized by a subset of colors or other characteristics that are selected from a master set of colors or characteristics, and at least one other decorative driver such as fabric, pattern, texture or style. Each product is identified with one or more of the collections based on the product color and/or the presents of the other decorative driver. A separate key code mechanism, such as a hang tag and/or a product label or packaging for each motif collection, has an identifier for the subset of colors and the at least one decorative driver for that collection. The key code helps a consumer select those products in each category of interest, that fall within a desired collection.

Abstract: A dining room chair slipcover arrangement has a pair of seat panels to cover each side of a seat while leaving an uncovered area. Each panel extends a full depth of the seat to a point below a front end of the seat. A chasuble covers the uncovered area of the seat and extends from a point below the front end of the seat, across the seat depth, up along a front surface of the back, across the top and down the rear surface of the back. Wrapping parts and connectors extending around the back for holding the chasuble to the chair. A skirt extends around the seat to cover sides of the seat and upper parts of the chair legs.

Abstract: A dining room chair slipcover arrangement has a pair of seat panels to cover each side of a seat while leaving an uncovered area. Each panel extends a full depth of the seat to a point below a front end of the seat. A chasuble covers the uncovered area of the seat and extends from a point below the front end of the seat, across the seat depth, up along a front surface of the back, across the top and down the rear surface of the back. Wrapping parts and connectors extending around the back for holding the chasuble to the chair. A skirt extends around the seat to cover sides of the seat and upper parts of the chair legs.

Abstract: A dining room chair slipcover arrangement has a pair of seat panels to cover each side of a seat while leaving an uncovered area. Each panel extends a full depth of the seat to a point below a front end of the seat. A chasuble covers the uncovered area of the seat and extends from a point below the front end of the seat, across the seat depth, up along a front surface of the back, across the top and down the rear surface of the back. Wrapping parts and connectors extending around the back for holding the chasuble to the chair. A skirt extends around the seat to cover sides of the seat and upper parts of the chair legs.

Abstract: A slipcover arrangement and method for covering a piece of furniture having a seat and a back, includes a fabric, semi-fitted slipcover body for covering the furniture, the slipcover body having a side portion for covering a side of the furniture and a front portion for covering a front of the furniture. The body includes a seat portion connected to the side and front portions for covering the seat of the furniture and a back portion connected to the seat and side portions for covering the back of the furniture and with excess fabric for extending into a crevice between the seat and back of the furniture. The front and side portions are connected to each other with excess fabric for a corner of the furniture between the front and side of the furniture.

Abstract: A slipcover arrangement and method for covering a piece of furniture having a seat and a back, includes a fabric, semi-fitted slipcover body for covering the furniture, the slipcover body having a side portion for covering a side of the furniture and a front portion for covering a front of the furniture. The body includes a seat portion connected to the side and front portions for covering the seat of the furniture and a back portion connected to the seat and side portions for covering the back of the furniture and with excess fabric for extending into a crevice between the seat and back of the furniture. The front and side portions are connected to each other with excess fabric for a corner of the furniture between the front and side of the furniture.

Abstract: A slipcover arrangement and method covers a piece of furniture having a seat, a back and at least one arm. The arrangement has a fabric slipcover body for covering the furniture, the slipcover body having a side portion with a hem edge for extending horizontally near a lower end of a side of the furniture when the furniture is covered by the slipcover body and an arm portion for covering the arm. At least part of the arm portion is twisted into an elongated wrap portion for lying flat against the arm of the furniture. A elastic wrap retaining band is connected to the slipcover body for extending over the wrap portion and for pressing the wrap portion against the arm of the furniture. Another elastic band is connected to the slipcover body and extends along the side portion substantially parallel to the hem edge for holding the side portion against the side of the furniture. A cover skirt connected to the slipcover body extends over the elastic wrap retaining band to decoratively cover it.

Abstract: A slipcover arrangement and method covers a piece of furniture having a seat, a back and at least one arm. The arrangement has a fabric slipcover body for covering the furniture, the slipcover body having a side portion with a hem edge for extending horizontally near a lower end of a side of the furniture when the furniture is covered by the slipcover body and an arm portion for covering the arm. At least part of the arm portion is twisted into an elongated wrap portion for lying flat against the arm of the furniture. A elastic wrap retaining band is connected to the slipcover body for extending over the wrap portion and for pressing the wrap portion against the arm of the furniture. Another elastic band is connected to the slipcover body and extends along the side portion substantially parallel to the hem edge for holding the side portion against the side of the furniture. A cover skirt connected to the slipcover body extends over the elastic wrap retaining band to decoratively cover it.

Abstract: An arrangement for covering upholstered furniture includes a semi-fitted cover which is partially fitted to a piece of upholstered furniture and a mechanism for positioning a holding band in a closed loop around the cover. The holding band is positioned to form a loop around the cover and pull the semi-fitted cover close to the upholstered furniture. The present invention also includes details concerning skirt clips, belt adjusting plates and pleating plates which are unique as part of the present invention.

Abstract: A conversion system for a window curtain traverse rod has an elongated rod cover formed as an outer clamshell enclosing a soft, resilient inner core which is snap fit over the existing traverse rod to fully encase the rod and curtain eyelets. End-bracket cover boxes are fit over the wall mount brackets supporting the traverse rod and rod cover. Alternate embodiments of the end-bracket covers are provided. Various ornamental fittings may be attached to the end-bracket covers to further change the appearance of the window covering. Alternate embodiments of the rod cover and fittings are provided for hanging different types of curtains.

Abstract: Shape-adaptable furniture has a core element to which interchangeable portions are easily added or removed to alter the appearance and function of the furniture to suit a user's tastes. Different seat back coverings, having varied padding and styling are added to the L-shaped core element using fasteners to hold the seat back in place. Two embodiments for armrests are provided. One embodiment uses fastening devices similar to those used for the seat back covering to hold arm rest covers with varied padding and styling which match the back covering style. In a second embodiment, the arm rests are easily interchangeable units separable from the core element. Accessories for use with the furniture are also provided.

Abstract: An arrangement for covering upholstered furniture includes a semi-fitted cover which is partially fitted to a piece of upholstered furniture and a mechanism for positioning a holding band in a closed loop around the cover. The holding band is positioned to form a loop around the cover and pull the semi-fitted cover close to the upholstered furniture. The present invention also includes details concerning skirt clips, belt adjusting plates and pleating plates which are unique as part of the present invention.

Abstract: A one-piece elongated member which can be used in combination with a piece of upholstered furniture for stabilizing a slipcover to the furniture, is, or can be formed into a V-shaped structure that has a compressed position for being slid into a flexible crease of the furniture, and an expanded condition for being wedged in the crease. The member is wrapped with a portion of the slipcover. Once the member is wedged into the crease, it securely holds and stabilizes the slipcover in the crease so that it is not removed even with use of the upholstered furniture. The elongated member includes a pair of resilient wings, which are connected to each other at an elongated apex. Each wing has a width between the apex and an outer edge of the wing, which is small in comparison to the length of the member in a direction of elongation.

Abstract: A multi-grip tool has an elongated, preferably ribbon shaped handle, having multiple bends separated by grip portions. An operating part, such as a burnishing, pushing, scraping or other tool, is connected to one end of the handle. With the multiple bends, multiple hand positions are possible for holding and manipulating the tool.

Abstract: A one-piece recliner cover is made of a cross shaped fabric cover member having a head portion for engaging the back of the recliner, a foot portion for engaging the footrest of the recliner and a pair of arm portions for engaging the arms of the recliner. A tube is provided at the outer ends of the arm portions and receives an elastic belt or cord for engagement around the bottom of the recliner. A back panel is connected to one of the arm portions for engagement around the back of the recliner and over the back of the head portion. The head and foot portions can be sock shaped sleeves or flat panels. Sufficient room is left in the seat which connects the head, foot and arm portion to each other, so that the seat portion can be tucked around the recliner seat cushion. A tube for receiving a gripping member can be provided in the junction between the head portion and the seat portion.