Abstract: A multi-phase headset (50) for aircraft crew members is provided which includes an inflatable gas mask unit (54) and a visor unit (56), supported on the head of a user (60) by mounting assembly (52). The overall headset (50) also has a selectively and/or automatically operable motive and control assembly (60). Preferably; the mounting assembly (52) includes a pair of ear pieces (62, 64) and a strap assembly (66) to allow positioning of the headset (50) on the user's head, with the mask and visor units (54, 56) adjacent the crown of the user's head. In the event of an emergency, the mask unit (54) is lowered and the mask body (124) is inflated for delivery of breathable gas to the user (60). Also, the visor unit (56) may be lowered to a use position atop mask unit (54). The pneumatically or electrically operated motive and control assembly (60) serves to move the mask and visor units (54, 56) between their retracted and deployed position.

Abstract: Combination one-piece hand/forearm paddings and shin/foot paddings are disclosed, preferably, for use during martial arts events. The one-piece construction provides for a greater area of protection, and prevents the forearm and shin portions of the paddings from sliding up or down the wearer's arms and legs, respectively.

Abstract: An article of clothing for an infant includes a body, such as a band, a sock, a pair of pants, a shirt or a jumper, formed of one material and an attached gripper member formed of another material having a greater coefficient of friction than that of the first material. The gripper member is positioned on an upper, bottom and/or side surface of a foot portion, a knee area or an elbow area to assist a crawling or recently walking infant. A pad can be superposed with the gripper member in the knee area or the elbow area.

Abstract: Trousers for use by cyclists and method of making such trousers, including an insert for protecting cyclist body zones resting against one of a bicycle seat or a saddle, the insert comprising at least one piece of material fastened at its borders to a fabric of the trousers by way e.g. of stitching. The insert includes a base layer made of expandable material, the base layer having a side adapted to be in direct contact with a body of a cyclist. An elastic fabric, elastic in all directions, is fastened onto the side of the base layer, wherein the elastic fabric adapts itself in its dimensions to the movements of a body of a cyclist.

Abstract: A glove for wearing on a user's hand to grip an object, such as a barbell. The glove has a palm side which carries a plurality of pads that have gripping surfaces. The pads are positioned in spaced-apart relationship and connected together by a flexible connecting layer. The connecting layer is sufficiently thinner than the pads to allow the glove and user's hand to be comfortably curled about and uncurled from a object while enabling a secure grip. Valleys between the pads serve to recess the connecting layer below the gripping surfaces.

Abstract: A strainer is adapted for use with a kitchen sink. The strainer basket is provided with a gripping post which is designed as a replica of an object suitable to add an aesthetic touch to the sink and kitchen. The decorative gripping post may take the form of a bunch of grapes, a refrigerator, a baseball or any of a myriad of decorative items. The decorative gripping post may be removably attached to the basket.

Abstract: A dual volume discharge apparatus for selectively discharging a full flush or a half flush of liquid from a reservoir, said discharge apparatus including: actuator means (1) selectively moveable from a closed position to either a full flush position or a half flush position, sealing means (11) moveable by said actuator means (1) from a closed position to either a full flush position or a half flush position, said sealing means being biased toward said closed position when in said half flush position, liquid outlet (17) which is sealed by said sealing means (11) to prevent flow of liquid out of said reservoir when said sealing means (11) is in said closed position and which allows flow of liquid out of said reservoir when said sealing means (11) is in the full flush position or the half flush position, stop means (21) co-operable with said sealing means and being biased towards position capable of holding said sealing means in said half flush position when said actuator means in said half flush position until

Abstract: A flush toilet having two nozzles located within its bowl. The two nozzles being oriented in opposite directions and alternately providing pulses of flush water into and around the bowl.

Abstract: A system for control of water delivery to an interior of a tub, spa or shower includes a plurality of ports and a flow control device. The plurality of ports is adapted to be located on a surface of the tub, spa, or shower and the plurality of ports is configured to transmit water to an interior of the tub, spa, or shower. A first pipe of the flow control device includes a plurality of elongated inlets and a second pipe includes a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the plurality of ports. The first pipe or the second pipe is moveable, one relative to the other. Moving of the first pipe or the second pipe to a first position serves to cause communication of an elongated inlet of the plurality of elongated inlets with a first outlet of the plurality of outlets. The first outlet is in fluid communication with a first port of the plurality of ports.

Abstract: A blow-off nozzle type bathtub with illumination according to the present invention comprises a cap having a plurality of nozzles for blowing off a fluid and for irradiating an illumination light in a head portion and having an inside thereof formed in a hollow shape, a fluid supply member having a distal end opening portion thereof connected to the hollow inside of the cap and a proximal end opening portion thereof connected to a fluid supply source which is subjected to a drive control, a light guide member which has an end surface of a distal end portion thereof directed to said hollow inside of said cap and an end surface of a proximal end portion thereof directed to an illumination light source which is subjected to a drive control, and a fixing member for fixing and supporting the fluid supply member and the light guide member on a bottom wall of a bathtub vessel on a plurality of nozzles which are formed in the bottom wall of the bathtub vessel as through holes.

Abstract: LAMINAR SPREAD FOR BEDS, TRANSFORMABLE INTO A BATHTUB; being applied as covering means of a bed, stretcher or similar thing, is characterized because it includes:

Abstract: An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is forced-fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large sealing washer embraces the outside of the circular flange on the overflow port and extends partially over the threads of the threaded flange. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange and compresses the sealing washer against a vertical flange on the port to seal the connection between the threaded flange and the port. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut.

Abstract: An invalid hoist includes a lifting arm, an actuator between the lifting arm and a mast, the lifting arm being pivotably connected to the upper end of the mast at a position intermediate its ends and the actuator being connected to the lifting arm on the side of the pivotable connection between the lifting arm and the mast remote from said one end of the lifting arm, and a connecting link pivotably connected between one end of the actuator and the lifting arm (or mast). The connecting link is connected between the actuator and the lifting arm (or mast) such that an auxiliary link incorporating a load cell can be additionally and removably connected between the actuator and the lifting arm (or mast) and such that any load applied to the lifting arm is transmitted entirely through the auxiliary link.

Abstract: An easy-change mattress safety sheet system has a top panel that is completely removable and a bottom base that covers the underneath and four sides of a mattress. The base is designed to secure the top panel in place. The top and bottom panels are secured by a simple attaching means that covers the entire perimeter of the top plane of the mattress. The top panel can be completely removed from the base of the sheet by unfastening the simple attaching means. Removal of the top panel can be easily accomplished without disturbing the mattress, sheet base or crib bumpers. The sheet is secure on the mattress and will not allow entanglement of the child in the fabric.

Abstract: The sick-bed is comprised of a bedstead and a bed frame as the mattress support, mounted cardanically on same for the decubitus prophylaxis, which bed frame can be precessed by means of a drive unit. The bed frame is cardanically suspended on at least three, in particular four lifting drives, which are separate from each other and continuously height-adjustable. Said lifting drives are controllable in such a manner that the central normal of the bed frame running through the gravity center of the bed frame is allowed to carry out a continuous, damped and slow precession movement.

Abstract: The invention refers to a bed with a mattress pad supported in a three-dimensionally movable manner and a bedstead with legs, which supports the mattress. The mattress pad is in springy or not springy, but yielding manner attached to the bedstead. Sensors are arranged spaced across the surface of the mattress pad, to detect the local lowering of the mattress pad during loading; and lifting means reacting to the local lowering also arranged spaced across the surface of the mattress pad between the mattress pad and the bedstead, to align the mattress pad in the horizontal disregarding the locally different loading. The sensors and the lifting means are formed as double-acting pressure cylinders, which are connected in cross-wise manner with regard to each other.

Abstract: A rescue device is disclosed which comprises a foldable stretcher which is adapted to encompass a human form. A cinch cord extends about a periphery of the stretcher and is slidably captured by a plurality of passageways. The plurality of passageways create one or more cutouts about the periphery. Each cutout provides hand access to the cinch cord whereby pulling the cinch cord causes the stretcher to encompass a human form contained thereon.

Abstract: A device for maintaining the body, for use as a pillow, comprising at least one surface (1) for supporting the head and a central clearance (2) defining two side surfaces (3a, 3b) extending the support surface. The pillow has a length (L) not less than the body measurements of an adult user from the lower ribs to the ear, thereby adjusting the pillow support surface on the body in all positions of use.

Abstract: A pillow for supporting the head of a person and to maintain that head supported above the sleeping surface on which the person is lying. The pillow has lateral side surfaces, a flat bottom surface and an arcuate upper surface, concave inwardly, that cradles the neck of the user. The pillow can have a removable cover and is preferably comprised of a foam material such as polyester foam. The pillow is dimensioned so that the pillow can contact the person beginning just above the shoulders and extending up to just below the lower ear so that the hair of the person is held elevated off of the sleeping surface and the hairstyle is not messed up during sleeping.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a permeable mattress, or permeable pillow, which includes a base (1). Cushioning support (3) are attached to the top of the base in a distributed manner, to support a mesh (4) which supports a person, or person's head. Adjacent to the mesh there may be one or more layers of each, or any, of the following; permeable fabric, permeable foam, permeable fibres or perforated rubber. The mattress may be covered in a layer of permeable fabric (6). Any of the layers may be removably attached to the mattress assembly. In a further embodiment of the invention, beneath the base of the mattress, or integral with the base, there may be provided a spill tray that has a contoured structure, to guide fluids such that they flow under gravity into a collecting bowl.

Abstract: A mattress border assembly and method for preparing foam rails for shipment prior to assembly to form a mattress border assembly are disclosed. Strips of double-faced, high strength acrylic adhesive tape are applied to at least portions of the end walls of two foam rails. The second adhesive surface of the tape is covered with a protective liner until the border is to be assembled. When assembled, the end walls of the two foam rails are adhered with the tape to side walls of two other foam rails to form a generally rectangular frame structure that comprises the mattress border assembly. Optionally, additional strips of double-faced, high strength acrylic adhesive tape are applied to portions of the top walls and portions of the bottom walls of the foam rails so that additional mattress components may be adhered thereto.

Abstract: A low pressure steam jet fabric finisher (10) for steam setting of dyes on fabric during a steaming cycle, having a substantially cuboid housing (12) which defines a water reservoir (70) with a heating element (72) and a cylindrical steaming chamber (88). Steam from heated water rises into the steaming core (80) having an inlet (84) in fluid communication with the water reservoir (70) and thereafter into the steaming chamber (88) through a plurality of holes in the steaming core (80). Dyed fabric is rolled onto a helical coil spring (90) which is inserted over the steaming core (80) and placed in the steaming chamber (88) for dye setting during a steaming cycle.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-to-use composition for dyeing keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as hair comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least a direct cationic dye properly selected, and at least a direct nitrated benzene dye, and the dyeing method using said composition.

Abstract: Leather is tanned by cross-linking collagen with tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine or a condensate of a tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salt with an amide or amine in a main tannage or retannage.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibers, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one nonionic guar gum; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, further such as human hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and a combination comprising: (I) at least one compound chosen from oxyalkylenated and glycerolated fatty alcohols and (II) at least one hydroxylated solvent, wherein the hydroxylated solvent may have a molecular weight of less than 250, and wherein the weight ratio of (I) to (II) is greater than 1:1 and dyeing processes and devices, such as kits, comprising such compositions.

Abstract: New oxidation colorant compositions are provided containing a combination of at least one 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivative as a primary intermediate and at least one halogenated m-aminophenol as a secondary intermediate.

Abstract: The invention provides a colorant for use in tinting contact lenses in which the binding polymer used is capable of forming an interpenetrating polymer network with the lens material. When the colorants of the invention are applied to uncured lens material that is subsequently cured, the binding polymer forms an interpenetrating polymer network with the lens material embedding the colorant within the lens material resulting in a stable, tinted lens.

Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining pressure on a liquid pool cleaning device has an object for attachment to the liquid pool cleaning device, the object having first and second surfaces, the first surface generating a force due to liquid pressure on the first surface causing a downward force on the liquid pool cleaning device in a forward direction of the cleaning device and the second surface generating a force due to liquid pressure on the second surface causing a downward force on the liquid pool cleaning device in a rearward direction of the cleaning device.

Abstract: A cover for a handle of a motorized toothbrush wherein the cover is firmly and removeably attachable to the handle, characterized in that the toothbrush can be used with the cover in place

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an electric toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a housing, an electric motor, a first transmission and a second transmission. The electric motor is connected to the housing has a motor output member for rotation about a motor output axis. The first transmission is connected to the housing, and converts rotational movement from the motor output member into rotational reciprocating movement at a first average angular speed. The second transmission is linked to the first transmission, and converts rotational reciprocating movement from the first transmission into rotational reciprocating movement at a second average angular speed about a second transmission output axis that is parallel to the motor output axis. The second transmission drives an output member to reciprocate at the second average angular speed about the second transmission output axis. A brush head is removably connectable to the output member.

Abstract: An electric, motorized toothbrush includes a switch that has an “automatic” position. The “automatic” mode provides for intermittent motorized operation, which is dependent upon application of an external force. Various embodiments allow for the force to be exerted either on the toothbrush handle, such as when it is gripped by the user, or on the brush head itself—e.g., when the brush head contacts the user's teeth. A substantially hollow housing allows for placement of battery, motor, gears, and linkages to facilitate motorized movement of the brush head.

Abstract: An motorized electric toothbrush includes a removable brush head and a switch that allows the toothbrush to be used in an “automatic” mode. The “automatic” mode provides for intermittent motorized operation, such that when the brush head contacts the operator's teeth, a switch is actuated and the motor is engaged. The brush head is easily removed for replacement when the bristles become worn or to allow use of the toothbrush by multiple users.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing a substrate implementing a surface tension reducing process are provided. In one example, a substrate preparation system includes a chuck which fingers for edge gripping the substrate. The chuck is hollow to provide simultaneous access to both active and backside surfaces of the substrate, and is configured to rotate the substrate. The system includes dispense arms positioned over the substrate surfaces. The dispense arms are capable of moving between a center region and a periphery of the substrate surfaces, and each dispense arm includes a pair of supply lines for delivering fluids over the substrate surfaces. A connection couples the upper dispense arm with the lower dispense arm so that the dispense arms synchronously move between the center region and the periphery of the substrate, and remain aligned on opposite surfaces of the substrate.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for an endoscope includes a wire brush, a region for housing the wire brush and a drive means adapted to advance and retract the wire brush. The wire brush is received in a pipe section of the wire housing region so that the wire brush may be selectively advanced out or retracted in this pipe section which is, in turn, provided along its front end portion and a rear end portion with position sensors to detect a position of a wire component of the wire brush.

Abstract: A easy mop allows user to easily squeeze water out of it, meanwhile, saves user's power and keeps hands dry. The easy mop includes: a long handle with an extended arm of force either a bow portion or a handle, a mass of absorbent material, a sleeve with a twisting handle or a metal bar instead of the sleeve and twisting handle. While twisting the mop, one hand hole the twisting handle, another hand hold the bow or handle then turn around, the water being easily squeezed out of the mop.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and unique device which allows a brush to be securely attached to a container. A wedge plate is located at the brush head and in line with the handle. Offset from the handle is a base plate. The base plate is wider and longer than the wedge plate. When forced onto the rim of a bucket the invention flattens a region of the rim between the base plate and the wedge plate. This creates three points of contact with the brush—one on the outside of the bucket and two flanking the first but on the inside of the bucket.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an implement for spreading a powdery cleaning material on surfaces that have been contaminated with fluids dropping from vehicular traffic. The powdery material needs to be evenly spread over the contaminated surfaces while at the same time undergoing an abrading action relative to the surface to be cleaned. The implement consists of a rectangular block having a rubber sheet overlying its bottom surface with the sheet being fastened to the longitudinal side surfaces of the block. The rubber sheet on the bottom of the block and facing the surface to be cleaned has a tire-like tread profile thereon.

Abstract: A sponge assembly includes an elongated handle having a first end and an opposing second end. A mesh sponge is secured at the first end of the handle. Disposed between the first end of the handle and the second end of the handle is a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly enables moving of the handle between a folded position and an unfolded position. Formed on a joint of the hinge assembly is a notch. A latch is slidably mounted on the handle. At least a portion of the latch is configured to be slidably received within the notch on the hinge joint when the handle is in the unfolded position so as to lock the handle in the unfolded position.

Abstract: A windshield wiper is moved across a windshield by a linear motor employing an induction effect. A stator is attached to a vehicle and a driver or truck attached to a wiper blade. Either the stator or driver has coils that are actuated to move the driver across the windshield carrying the blade with it. The blade is swept back and forth with the driver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting paint utensils used during painting, and more particularly relates to a utensil holder that may be secured to a paint tray for supporting a paint roller, paintbrush, paint wheel or the like when not in use. In addition, the present invention efficiently holds the handle of paint utensil in a convenient orientation for quick access.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting dust is disclosed. Preferably, the dust to be collected is chalk dust. The apparatus includes a housing supporting an eraser head and having a cavity in fluid communication with a suction device. Interposed between the cavity and the suction device is a collection chamber assembly. A matrix of apertures in the front wall are selectively openable and closeable by a controller in response to the orientation of the eraser. When the eraser is moved across a chalkboard to create airborne chalk dust, the apertures are selectively opened by the controller, the suction device urging the airborne chalk dust through the apertures, through the cavity, and into the collection chamber assembly where it is filtered and stored. The method includes the steps of providing the apparatus of the invention, energizing the suction device, and moving the eraser across a chalkboard to collect chalk dust.

Abstract: The head gate element comprises a frame (1), a control bar (13), a movable bar (10) able to take three positions and receiving a locking fork joint (11) carrying a slide (15) guided in translation by means situated on the internal face of each of the plates (11a, 11b) of the fork joint (11).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for automobile antennas upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves around an automobile antenna. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped around the antenna. Extending from one half is a cap for securing the apparatus atop the antenna. In operation, the device is positioned around an antenna and the mounting stud, barbs and respective apertures are engaged. Once engaged, the hinge straps form a cavity wherein the antenna is displaced.

Abstract: A hinge for a foldable bicycle includes a first plate and a second plate each having a side pivotally attached to each other. A quick release device is mounted on one of the two plates to hold the other plate in place when the two plates abut each other. The hinge for a foldable bicycle includes a lock bolt movably mounted in one of the two plates and a hole defined in the other plate. The lock bolt is inserted into the hole after the two plates abutting each other to prevent the two plates from moving away from each other when the quick release device is inadvertently released.

Abstract: A free positioning hinge is especially used to a notebook computer, an electronic dictionary, a personal digital assistant, etc. for opening covers of these devices, or is used to a rear view mirror of a car. The free positioning hinge is formed by pivotally engaging a rotary shaft with a sleeve. The sleeve is formed by a plurality of stacking closed pads. Each pad has an axial hole. A hollow neck extends from the axial hole and two hollow shoulders are extended from the neck, thereby, two flexible arm portions being formed between the axial hole, the two shoulders, and the neck. The friction surface of the sleeve has a preferred flexibility so that it is difficult to damage the components assembled thereto. Furthermore, oil stored in the holes may provide a proper lubrication ability so as to prolong the lifetime of the device.

Abstract: A ratcheted lashing strap assembly is described. The assembly is formed of a lashing strap and a tightening device. The tightening device has a frame and a winding drum, rotatable in the frame, for winding up the lashing strap. A fixation end of the lashing strap, in the form of a loop, grips a retention strut that is parallel to the winding drum and is firmly attached to the frame. An eye of the loop is penetrated by a support strut, extending approximately parallel to the retention strut, that as a separate component from the tightening device protrudes by both ends from the loop eyelet and on the side opposite the winding drum from the cinching side is braced on the frame on the retention strut and assumes a variable distance from the retention strut. An end run, adjoining a loop foot, of the lashing strap is fixed in clamping fashion by the support strut between the loop and the lashing strap to be cinched.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic clip, for the detachable connection of a trim plate to a support piece, in particular, to the door frame of a motor vehicle. The clip comprises a head piece (1) and an anchoring foot (2), which may be inserted in an opening in the support piece (4) and an upper part (3), for fixing to the trim plate (6), which may be connected to the head piece (1) in a snap-fastening manner. The head piece (1) has the form of an open cylinder, with a central recess (7), on the edge (8) of which inwardly-projecting support segments (9) are formed, in order to guarantee application of the clip, even with variations in tolerance between the fixing site on the trim plate (6) and the fixing opening (5) in the support piece (4). Furthermore, a support plate (10) is provided above the anchoring foot (2), above which a T-shaped support pin (11) extends.

Abstract: An airtight waterproof slide fastener having a pair of fastener stringers in which a side edge of an airtight waterproof tape is bent so as to wrap and hold plurality of coupling elements having a coupling heads from a flange side thereof so as to form an engagement tooth holding portion having a substantially &OHgr;-shaped cross section and a peripheral face of that engagement tooth holding portion is nipped and fixed by means of a substantially U-shaped clamp element having of a pair of sheet-like nipping pieces. The clamp element is provided with stress-releasing portions between clamp elements for releasing tensile stress generated in a tape portion existing between side faces of the adjacent nipping pieces when the airtight waterproof tape is bent between the adjacent clamp elements, so as to secure air-tightness and not to be broken easily even if it is bent strongly in its longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A slider for a reclosable fastener for plastic bags comprises a body. The body includes a top, a first side, a second side and a separation member on an underside of the top. The separation member is adapted to open and close the fastener. The first side has at least one slot for separating the first side into at least two sections. The second side has at least one slot for separating the second side into at least two sections. Each of the slots extends from respective ends of the first and second sides opposite the top and extends through the respective first and second sides.