Abstract: A trash container assembly includes a trash receptacle movable between collapsed and expanded positions; and a seat mount for mounting the receptacle on the back of a seat assembly, usually within a vehicle such as an car. Typically, the receptacle includes an accordion type or other collapsible wall and a pair of rigid walls connected to the collapsible wall. A liquid-impermeable trash bag is disposed within the receptacle. A lid is connected to the receptacle and a compartment for pre-moistened wipes or the like is mounted on the lid. The lid and compartment may be positioned atop the receptacle in the expanded position and beside the compartment in the collapsed position. A sidewall of the receptacle may define a recess for receiving the compartment in the collapsed position. The seat mount may include one or more straps for looping around a headrest and the back of the seat assembly.

Abstract: A trash container assembly includes a trash receptacle movable between collapsed and expanded positions; and a seat mount for mounting the receptacle on the back of a seat assembly, usually within a vehicle such as an car. Typically, the receptacle includes an accordion type or other collapsible wall and a pair of rigid walls connected to the collapsible wall. A liquid-impermeable trash bag is disposed within the receptacle. A lid is connected to the receptacle and a compartment for pre-moistened wipes or the like is mounted on the lid. The lid and compartment may be positioned atop the receptacle in the expanded position and beside the compartment in the collapsed position. A sidewall of the receptacle may define a recess for receiving the compartment in the collapsed position. The seat mount may include one or more straps for looping around a headrest and the back of the seat assembly.

Abstract: A steamer head for use with a steaming system for cleaning or smoothing fabric surfaces. The steamer head comprises a housing having a plurality of branches that extend between a base region and a front applicator face. The branches are disposed at an angle relative to each other so that they radiate outwardly from the base region in a fan shape. An inlet in a rear wall of housing is used to connect the steamer head to a hose extending outwardly from a remote steam-containing reservoir. An interior cavity is formed in the base region of the housing and is operationally connected to a bore in the inlet and thereby to the hose. Each of the branches includes a chamber that arises in the interior cavity and terminates in an outlet formed in the front applicator face. One or more of the branches and the chambers therein preferably are oriented so that they are disposed at an angle other than ninety degrees to the front applicator face.

Abstract: An apparatus including a support structure movable between an erected position and a collapsed position and including a threaded shaft, a first collapsible assembly having a first portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, a second collapsible assembly having a second portion pivotally mounted on the threaded shaft, where at least one of the first and second portions is threadably engaged to the threaded shaft such that the first and second portions are relatively movable toward and away from each other through a rotation of the threaded shaft to move the support structure between the erected and collapsed positions.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure for use with a wheeled or non-wheeled chair includes a plurality of pivotally connected rigid poles which are parallel to one another in a collapsed position. Stretchable tension straps are strung on the poles to provide tension therebetween when in an erected position. A first collapsible assembly includes a front hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. A second collapsible assembly includes a rear hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. The hubs are slidably mounted on a spar. Four legs are pivotally connected to the spar and respectively to one of the struts. A collapsible seat is connected to first and second seat poles each having first and second telescoping segments, each pivotally connected respectively to one of the struts. Two arm poles are respectively pivotally connected to the first segments and to two back poles, which are respectively pivotally connected to each second segment.

Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.

Abstract: A weighted training device for use with a skate and more specifically with an ice skate. The weighted training device includes a base that is receivable within an aperture formed between the blade or wheel supports. The base includes first and second ends that are shaped to engage the blade or wheel supports. The base defines an interior cavity into which one or more weighted members can selectively be inserted. A latched cover is positionable over the interior cavity to secure the weighted members therein. The training device includes a mechanism for locking the base in position so that it cannot be accidentally dislodged.

Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.

Abstract: A shock absorbing structure comprising a foam base defining a plurality of recesses, each of the recesses receiving shock absorbing inserts therein. Each insert includes a generally planar surface made of a foam layer and a flexible plastic layer and including a plurality of upstanding, hollow support members extending therefrom. The support members are made of flexible plastic material and have a plurality of openings therein which define air passages within the shock absorbing structure to allow air to flow therethrough. The shock absorbing structure may be used in helmets, shin pads, kneepads, elbow pads, shoulder pads, chest protectors, gloves, pants and footwear.

Abstract: There is provided a shock absorbing structure comprising a generally planar surface made of a flexible plastic material. A plurality of upstanding, hollow support members extends from the planar surface. The support members are made of flexible plastic material. There is also a plurality of openings in each of the support members, the openings define air passages within the shock absorbing structure to allow air to flow through the support members. The shock absorbing structure may be used in helmets, shin pads, kneepads, elbow pads, shoulder pads, chest protectors, gloves, pants and footwear.

Abstract: A shoulder pad/chest protector combination is provided for use in lacrosse or other sports in which the individual's arm is raised above shoulder level. The shoulder pad is pivoted to the chest protector by a lacing arrangement and is adjustable down the length of the arm by adjustment of the pivot point on the chest protector, with the shoulder pad being made to pivot with the arm by strapping the distal end of the pad to the arm. In one embodiment, the pivotal motion is provided by virtue of the twisting of the laces between the chest protector portion and the overlying shoulder pad. In another embodiment the shoulder pad includes a cuff for securing the distal end thereof to the arm of the individual. In one embodiment, lateral adjustment of the pivot point is made possible by providing laterally running lacing apertures at the top of the chest protector over the shoulder, with the lace passing through two apertures in the chest protector and four apertures in the shoulder pad.

Abstract: A hockey goalie protective headgear comprised of a helmet member for protecting a wearer's head. A plastic frame member having a forehead section, opposed side sections and a lower chin band section is also provided. A face opening is defined between the sections. A face guard is secured in the face opening. A pivoting throat guard is formed as a solid molded piece, and is secured to the opposed side sections by pivot connectors and is pivotal from the lower chin band section of the frame.

Abstract: A protective sports headgear comprised of a helmet member shaped to protect the top, rear, front and sides of a wearer's head. The helmet member has a rigid outer shell with an inner protective lining of shock absorbing material. A sizing harness is secured to the helmet and disposed inwardly thereof. The harness has a height adjusting band and a horizontal contour adjusting band. Adjustable sizing members are secured to the helmet and the adjusting bands to fit the bands on the head of a wearer to thereby space the head from the protective lining in at least some inner areas of the helmet member. The helmet is secured to the wearer's head by conventional retention members.

Abstract: A strap and buckle assembly wherein a plurality of ratchet teeth are formed on the strap and the buckle has a ratchet type of catch for releasably retaining the strap. The housing of the buckle has a slipway which receives the strap. A catch lever is pivotally mounted on the housing for movement between a locking position and a release position. The catch lever having first and second portions of its length extending from opposite sides of its pivotal axis. A shoulder is formed on the first portion of the catch lever and is arranged to be oppositely disposed with respect to the locking faces of the ratchet teeth when the catch lever is in the locking position. Resiliently deformable catch biasing arms are formed integrally with and extending from the second portion of the catch lever into contact with the housing.

Abstract: A protective sports headgear comprised of a helmet member shaped to protect the top, rear, front and sides of a wearer's head. The helmet member has a rigid outer shell with an inner protective lining of shock absorbing material. A sizing harness is secured to the helmet and disposed inwardly thereof. The harness has a height adjusting band and a horizontal contour adjusting band. Adjustable sizing members are secured to the helmet and the adjusting bands to fit the bands on the head of a wearer to thereby space the head from the protective lining in at least some inner areas of the helmet member. The helmet is secured to the wearer's head by conventional retention members.