Abstract: An apparatus worn across the forehead and above the ears, such as a sun visor or cap is worn, and extends downward to the cheek bone which has the purpose of enhancing direct vision by diminishing peripheral vision. A devise that consists of a bill or visor (10) that flows into an area of continuous-contouring bill or visor (12) that cups and continues downward to form a peripheral vision diminisher (14) then flows upward into an area of continuous-contouring peripheral vision diminisher into leg or strap (16) which joins the leg or strap (18). The apparatus is secured to the head by use of a band (20) or leg (18). Possible variations include, but are not limited to, lighting in the bill or visor (22) and a pair that attaches to eye wear (23). I contend that direct vision and peripheral vision are two separate sight senses that sometime work in conflict in some people, particularly children, to such a degree that peripheral vision dominance prevents optimal learning from taking place.

Abstract: A knee pad is designed to accommodate either the left or right hand knee of an individual by providing a doughnut shaped insert within the concave hard shell of the knee pad and wherein the insert is displaced toward the outside edge of the right hand or left hand knee side of the pad for the right knee and left knee, respectively.

Abstract: A knee cushion support for placement atop a surface in an area beneath knees of a user comprising a covering that encloses the outer periphery of the cushion support. A pair depressions formed in the upper surface of the cushion receives and supports the knees of a user while in the kneeling position. A resilient inner core member is enclosed within the outer covering. A convex shaped ridge member is located between a pair of depressions that accommodate the knee of a user. An essentially concave shaped portion formed integral with, and curved upward from said the lower surface is aligned on the lower surface beneath the ridge member in an arrangement that will permit stacking of a number of knee cushion supports together in a nesting arrangement. A pair of handles or grips are formed on the first and second end-walls to facilitate grasping and transporting the knee cushion support.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes flexible clothing sheet material having first and second sheet material ends which separate to pass a portion of a wearer body into and out of the article of clothing; and first and second magnetic fasteners which are magnetically attracted to each other and are secured to respective first and second sheet material ends for releasibly securing the sheet material ends together and thus securing the article of clothing around a portion of the wearer body.

Abstract: The disclosure describes vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal energy and heated moisture. The non-continuous retroreflective pattern may include retroreflective regions and non-retroreflective regions arranged such that thermal decay through the protective garment is not substantially decreased in the regions corresponding to the retroreflective material. Rather, vapor permeation and thermal decay through the garment may be substantially the same as if the retroreflective material was not present.

Abstract: The present invention is a weight vest including a shell constructed of a plurality of panels defining a front and a back. The front of the vest has a first side and a second side which are selectively connectable, such as with a zipper, a flap and/or one or more straps. The shell including first and second arm openings located opposite one another and a neck opening. The shell has an exterior and an interior, and a lower portion generally opposite the neck opening. A lining is connected to the shell and located at the interior thereof. At least one upper weight pocket is located at the interior of the shell adjacent one of the arm openings. At least one lower weight pocket is located at the interior of the shell near the lower portion of the shell. Each pocket includes an opening into which a weight may be placed, the opening selectively closeable for retaining said weight therein.

Abstract: An adjustable encircling headband is one piece item composed of several ornamental blocks. On one end of the encircling headband is provided with an inserting portion, and on the other end is provided with a receiving base. In the inserting portion are provided with a plurality of mounting holes in two opposite rows, and an inserting strip is provided on the front end of the inserting portion. An inserting ring is formed between the encircling headband and the inserting portion for the inserting strip to penetrate through. On the receiving base are provided with two flanges. The inserting strip is penetrated through the inserting ring, and the flanges are inlaid in one preferable pair of the mounting holes for the inserting portion to be secured to the receiving base so as to form an adjustable encircling headband.

Abstract: An animal hat and a method for securing an animal hat to an animal are disclosed. The animal hat includes the hat, a shell and a securing means or a harness joined directly to the shell of the hat. The securing means or harness includes two straps, each having two loose ends which are movably secured to the shell of the hat. The two straps pass under the animal's muzzle and may be arranged so as to cross each other under the animal's muzzle or to extend in a generally parallel manner.

Abstract: A sweat-absorbing headgear includes a headgear body having a ring portion adapted to extend around the head of a wearer. The ring portion includes a woven elastic band section and is changeable in size due to stretchable and contractible characteristics of the woven elastic band section. The woven elastic band section is stretchable along a longitudinal direction thereof, and includes a plurality of fiber bundles which extend along the longitudinal direction and which are spaced apart transversely. The fiber bundles are stretched when the woven elastic band section is stretched, and form a plurality of sweat-absorbing fiber tufts projecting from an inner surface of the woven elastic band section when the latter returns to a normally contracted state.

Abstract: A reinforced undergarment at least including underpants and, in certain embodiments, a pair of hose or stockings permanently or removably secured to the underpants so as to define a pair of pantyhose, wherein the undergarment, and particularly the underpants are formed from a flexible material including a plurality of interconnected portions disposed and configured to overly predetermined areas of the wearer's body so as to exert a supporting and/or retaining force thereon and thereby shape the wearer's body, or at least certain portions thereof, into a desired configuration. The interconnected portions of the undergarment are at least partially formed from an elastic material of varying densities such that different support and/or retaining force are exerted on predetermined portions of the wearer's body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing earphones and/or mini-microphones, especially to items of clothing or equipment. The aim of the invention is to develop a secure, easy to handle, precisely positionable, economical, optimal means of fixing even earphones and/or mini-microphones whose structural shapes are years old. Said fixing means should neither increase the transport weight nor the construction volume of the earphones and/or mini-microphones, should be usable even in an adapted state in a appropriate position on the item of clothing and/or equipment, and should guarantee (with the exception of special structural shapes) overload protection with an emergency triggering function when there is a strong pull on the earphone and/or microphone cable. To this end, a permanent magnet (2), a magnet system (6) or an adhesive system (1) is provided at the designated fixing point for the earphones (9) and/or mini-microphones (16) outside of/inside the particular item of clothing and/or equipment.

Abstract: A crash helmet with adjustably tinted visor including a helmet portion dimensioned for receiving a wearer's head therein. The helmet portion has an open lower end and a closed upper end. The helmet portion has a front section, a back section, and opposed side sections. The front section has an opening therein to allow the wearer to see therethrough. A transparent front panel is hingedly coupled with the opening in the front section of the helmet portion. The front panel is fabricated of an electro-sensitive crystal material to allow the front panel to vary in shades of tints. The electro-sensitive crystal material includes a logic control circuit. A control panel is disposed within one of the side sections of the helmet portion. The control panel is in communication with the logic control circuit for adjusting the shade of tints of the transparent front panel.

Abstract: In a sight piece, in particular for skiing goggles or the like, comprising a distal and a proximal sheet united by a flexible seal and spacer element that encircles along the edge, it is provided that the sheets are glued together by means of the seal and spacer element without the use of additional adhesive.

Abstract: Multifunctional protective eyewear that includes two or more lens assemblies that are quickly interchangeable to suit various environmental and situational conditions. The eyewear has particular applicability for tactical and ballistic use as well as motor sports, active sports and uses involving helmets. The strap system of a preferred embodiment can be quickly changed for either over the helmet use or under the helmet use.

Abstract: A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl has an odor collection receptacle coupled to the toilet bowl. A seal is formed between the odor collection receptacle and a toilet seat of the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is lowered. A skirting is coupled to a bottom section of the toilet seat. The skirting maintains the toilet seat in a level position and controls an amount of air into the toilet bowl to prevent odors from escaping. Tubing is coupled to the odor collection device to remove the odors from the toilet bowl. A fan is coupled to the tubing to draw the odors from the toilet bowl through the tubing.

Abstract: A device and method for treatment of constipation wherein a horizontal bar is positioned a sufficient distance above a toilet that a person using the toilet can passively “semi-hang”. The act of passively “semi-hanging” partially removes weight from the perianal area and straightens the torso thereby unfolding the sigmoid colon, increasing the sigmoid-rectal angle and the anorectal angle to facilitate defecation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for that includes a tank valve assembly having a first valve and a second valve that provide for different flush water volumes. In order to flush liquid and other low density waste, a smaller flush water volume may be selected by the user. Alternatively, in order to flush solid and other high density waste, a larger flush water volume may be selected by the user. The tank valve assembly may be installed in a conventional toilet system, and the height of the valve that controls the smaller water volume may be adjusted to allow for different flush water volumes.

Abstract: A toilet room flush valve for use in flushing toilets and urinals includes a valve body having a water inlet and a water outlet. There is a valve within the body for controlling flow between the inlet and the outlet. A handle is mounted on the valve body for pivotal movement about a handle axis to operate the valve. There is an assembly mounted on the valve body for causing sensor initiated movement of the handle, which assembly includes a motor driven handle interface pivotally mounted on the valve body for movement about the handle axis and having a portion thereof positioned to contact and pivotally move the handle. A drive motor is mounted on the valve body and connected to the interface to cause pivotal movement thereof. A battery for operating the drive motor is connected to a sensor mounted on the valve body, with the sensor being connected to cause the application of battery power to the drive motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary cleansing device includes a casing to be attached onto a rear portion of a toilet bowl, a toilet seat rotatably connected to the casing, a toilet lid rotatably connected to the casing for selectively covering the toilet seat, a first human detection sensor placed at a position in the casing such that the first human detection is made free from recognizing the toilet lid which is in its closed state, a second human detection sensor placed at a position in the casing such that the second human detection is made free from recognizing the toilet seat when the toilet seat is in its opened state and the toilet lid is in its opened state, and an automatic open/close mechanism opening/closing at least one of the toilet lid and the toilet seat upon receipt of a signal from either of the first human detection sensor and the second human detection sensor.

Abstract: A portable child's pool having a bottom that includes a padding layer is provided. The padding layer is preferably a polymeric material. The polymeric material may be a polymeric rubber. Alternatively, the polymeric material may be a polymeric foam. Polychloroprene is a preferred polymeric material. The bottom may further include one or two thin polymeric sheets. Any one of the polymeric sheets may be bonded to the padding layer. Alternatively, when the bottom includes two polymeric sheets, they may be bonded at their edges so as to form a seal around the padding layer.

Abstract: A safety cover for swimming pool drains for dispersing suction pressure and preventing a person's hair or other body parts from becoming entangled and otherwise preventing injury or death. A generally dome-shaped drain cover is removably affixed to a new and/or existing suction drain using a universal mounting mechanism. The drain cover is preferably circular and includes a peripheral lip, a sidewall, and a segmented dome-shaped top portion. The peripheral lip functions to form a seal with the bottom surface of the pool surrounding the drain, while the sidewall defines a plurality of openings therein and the segmented dome-shaped top portion defines a plurality of segments each of which include a plurality of openings. Each opening incorporates screen mesh material for allowing water to flow therethrough.

Abstract: Provision is made of a shampoo basin which is designed to support the neck of a person to be washed and rinsed without causing pain, with or without a cushion medium, and a combination of the shampoo basin and a chair.

Abstract: An air-blowing assembly for providing cooling air to the user of a spa, jetted bathtub or other heated water-containing member. The assembly has an air blower with an air blower inlet which received air from outside of the area of the spa. The blower conducts cooling air into a manifold. The manifold directs cooling air out of a series of vents on the upper lip of the spa. The air vents are adjustable in direction so that the user of the spa can direct cooling air to alleviate discomfort from an otherwise hot and moist atmosphere.

Abstract: According to the present invention, on a back surface side of a peripheral wall of a bathtub vessel formed of material having light transmittance by molding, a strip-like optical fiber which is formed into a strip shape by weaving a plurality of optical fibers in a meshy form which have end portions thereof directed to a light source of a light source device for illumination and perform the side surface illumination upon receiving an illumination light from the light source is circumferentially mounted.

Abstract: A bath lifting system comprises a seat which is raised and lowered inside of a bath by a lifting device positioned inside the bath. The lifting device provides an aesthetically appealing system with the seat substantially covering the lifting device, thus obscuring its view. The guiding assembly guides the seat from a lowered position to a raised position to facilitate ingress and egress to a bather. A composite bath embodiment and a retrofit embodiment, each with either straight up or laterally offset lifting, are disclosed. All the embodiments can use a closed self-pressurized system.

Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a swingable door panel mounted to a stationary side enclosure panel by a pair of hinge assemblies that are transversely adjustable to correct for out-of-plumb conditions. The hinge assemblies include pocketed stationary hinges capping the ends of the side panel and moveable hinges mounted to the door panel in a slidable slot and pin connection. The side panel is mountable to an enclosure wall by an upright wall jamb defining a track in which can slide a jamb pin disposed through the side panel. The wall jamb is shorter than the side panel and mounts accessory attachments at its upper end, such as a robe hook and a razor holder.

Abstract: A portable sink with at least one compartment and one faucet mounted on a light weight cabinet with wheels having hot and cold water produced through a faucet from either an internal self contained fresh water tank or an optional external source of water which pass from the sink to a self contained used water holding tank. The cabinet has two doors access the interior thereof. The cabinet holds one self-contained fresh water holding tank and one self-contained used water holding tank. Mounted within the cabinet is an electrical water pump connected to the optional external power source. The heater heats water coming from either the internal or optional external water sources, which is then pumped by the water pump to the faucet and then into the self contained used water tanks.

Abstract: A waste and overflow system for a bathtub includes an overflow conduit having a threaded end and an overflow cap threaded at one end extending through the overflow opening in the bathtub into threaded engagement with the threaded end of the conduit. The other end of the overflow cap has a test cap portion removably connected thereto for closing off an overflow passage through the overflow cap during pressure testing of the system. The test cap portion is removable from the other end of the overflow cap upon completion of the system pressure test to open up the overflow passage through the overflow cap.

Abstract: An inclining collapsible bed (200) including a mattress (214) and a support frame (218), including a number of frame members (32) where the upper ends of the frame members (32) are pivotally attached to upper connector assemblies (40), and the lower ends are pivotally attached to feet (38). The support frame (218) includes an inclining portion (206) having at least one inclining support member (208) and at least one angle retention mechanism (220), which is preferably an adjustable clip (222). The bed (200) is configured to optionally use an air mattress (14), which can be attached to the frame (214) so that the bed frame (218) is self-expanding in response to the inflation of the air mattress (14). Also an inclining collapsible bed frame (218).

Abstract: A kit of various beach products consisting of a ground covering such as a blanket, spread, mat or towel and the like with a plurality of loops or buttonholes at multiple locations on the top and bottom of the hem which can be optionally rolled into a sheath for storage and transport of ground anchors; a plurality of direct attachment ground anchor pins or tethered ground anchor assemblies which are used to secure the covering to the ground or sand; which tethered ground anchors also incorporate a capped cup holder, a flag or a fastener. A compact kit of such products are useful for the convenience, enjoyment and safety of a person at the beach, pool or patio.

Abstract: A hospital stretcher includes a patient support deck having an upwardly-facing patient support surface, and at least one sideframe adjacent to a first side of the stretcher, and movable between (i) a first raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a first adult patient-restraining height, (ii) a second fully-raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a second pediatric patient-restraining height greater than the first adult patient-restraining height, and (iii) a third out-of-the-way down position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed below the patient support surface. Sideframe locking mechanisms are provided for selectively locking the at least one sideframe in the first adult patient-restraining raised position and the second pediatric patient-restraining fully-raised position.

Abstract: A hospital bed is provided for support of a patient. The hospital bed may include a base, a movable patient support platform, and a foot rail.

Abstract: Airbed bedding that fits multiple sizes of airbeds. The airbed bedding includes first and second layers having drawstrings that extend around each corner of the respective layer. The drawstrings include barrel locks, which permit the drawstrings to be cinched and locked into position. The two layers may be used as a fitted cover for the airbed, and a top sheet or cover. To attach the lower layer to the airbed, a user cinches the four drawstrings. The upper layer is then usable as a top cover. For additional security, the drawstrings at the corners of the foot of the top layer may also be tightened around the airbed. The first layer and the second layer may be attached, for example by a zipper, along one edge, usually at the foot of the bedding.

Abstract: A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus including a patient support and a removable section. A locking mechanism includes interactive members supported by the patient support and the removable section for releasably securing the removable section to the patient support.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a seating system and more particularly to seat cushion assemblies having a rearward depression and cushioning insert tailored to fit under the skeletal structure of the user. In particular, the assembly preferably includes an inflatable air insert which is made of a series of pleated air cells where the insert generally has the same outline as the depression. The insert can be inflated during use using a one-handed pump.

Abstract: A controlled pressure and floatation system includes support and flotation units, each comprised by two types of chambers: a main one that contains a liquid substance and a secondary empty chamber; interconnected by a free-flow supply pipe. The main chamber receives the body to be held displacing an amount of liquid substance, in proportion to the weight it receives, towards the secondary chamber, that has no contact with the supported body. The pressures and flotation are controlled by the relative height of the secondary chamber (initial and final pressures), its predetermined shape (sequence of pressures until reaching the resting stage); and the density of the liquid substance. Multi-systems to provide different pressures to different parts of the same body may be created with this basic unit or system.

Abstract: A mattress assembly for supporting a patient is provided that includes a cover and at least one air bladder positioned in an interior region of the cover. At least a portion of an air tube located in the interior region is made of cloth.

Abstract: A method of making a foam encased innerspring mattress and an innerspring mattress made according to the method. The method includes the steps of assembling the sides and bottom of a foam housing, positioning an innerspring unit in the housing, securing a foam layer to the top of the housing, and sealing the innerspring unit therein. A quilted covering is applied over the completed assembly. According to the method, a foam encased innerspring mattress can be made in any desired firmness, and any desired size or shape, including standard bedding sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A bed comprises a support arrangement (1) adapted to provide upper support surfaces for and carry a person lying in the bed through an upper limitation thereof. A suction device is arranged to generate an air flow from the contact surfaces between a person lying in the bed, through the interior of the support arrangement and out thereof for obtaining a ventilation of the bed space under the person and suction of air away from the bed space through the suction device when a person rests in the bed.

Abstract: A multi hand tool comprising a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and second jaws having convex outer surfaces. The first and second handles comprising a pair of spaced upstanding side walls and a base connecting the side wall together. The unattached edges of the side walls are in alignment and coextensive with each other. The rear ends of the jaws are attached to the handles. The second hollow handle is pivotally mounted to the second jaw. Locking mechanism includes a linkage connecting the second hollow handle with the first hollow handle and a slidable block pivotally connected to one end of the linkage with control mechanism adjacent the slidable block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for a fabric treatment composition and its application. More specifically the invention relates to a convenient to carry fabric treatment applicator comprising a chelating agent and a radical scavenger and preferably a bleach, which allows for gentle fabric treatment which does not require post-treatment, like rinsing. Claimed and described is a fabric treatment applicator comprising an application device and a fabric treatment composition, the fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent. Further claimed and described is the use of a fabric treatment composition comprising a radical scavenger and a chelating agent for no rinse fabric treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a simple, economical and safe method of producing cellulose fibers with the use of a cold-pad-batch process. The method comprises adding alkali into fibers or fiber goods at least partially comprising cellulose diacetate fibers. In addition to exhibiting physical properties similar to those of viscose rayon fibers, the cellulose fibers are provided with an excellent sense of shari, which can be applied in cloth.

Abstract: The process of the present invention is directed to a dry cleaning process, comprising the use of volatile cyclic, linear or branched siloxanes in the vapor phase for the cleaning of soiled or stained fabrics.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 1-(4-aminophenyl)-pyrrolidines and acid addition salts thereof, and at least one cationic polymer. Dyeing methods and devices using said compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-hydroxyindole derivatives comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being selected from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as a coupler for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, to the dyeing compositions comprising them, and to the methods of oxidation dyeing which employ them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising at least one specific diaminopyrazole derivative, to the dyeing process using this composition, to novel diaminopyrazole derivatives and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for the dyeing of human hair on the basis of at least one direct-acting hair dyestuff, characterized in that it comprises at least one dyestuff of the formula (1) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: Disperse dyed polyethylene fibers obtained by either melt spinning or flash spinning and materials produced from said fibers are provided. The process utilizes dye blends containing at least three and, more preferably, four or more disperse dyes selected from a primary color group. The individual dyes are utilized at a concentration of at lest 75% but less than 100% of the determined maximum concentration which produces crocking. HDPE and LLDPE materials are effectively dyed using disperse dye blends formulated by the invention.