Abstract: A multilayered material is provided that exhibits therapeutic effects for relieving the pain and swelling of various forms of arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis), delaying the onset of osteoarthritis, or preventing hypothermia or alleviating conditions caused by hypothermia. The flexible, breathable multilayered material includes a first layer of soft and hypoallergenic material (e.g., cotton, silk, linen), a second layer of soft, heat retentive material (e.g., wool, cashmere) contacting the first layer, and a third layer of water repellent material contacting the second layer. Additionally, the multilayered material provides a thin, flexible, breathable fabric that can be used to construct various garments, devices, and gears to combat harsh weather conditions.

Abstract: Worn flat on the forehead as a headband, the Sweat Diversion Band diverts perspiration from the upper forehead and away from the eyes using laminated neoprene. Laminated neoprene is a commercially available, low cost, off-the-shelf material. Laminated neoprene possesses the required capillary and hydraulic properties to absorb liquid perspiration on the forehead, and laterally divert the liquid perspiration to cylindrical outflow lengths bending downward behind the ears. The ends of the headband are folded extensions of the laminated neoprene and provide an optional means to secure the headband to the head. The top of the Sweat Diversion Band features an angular cut through the entire cross-section of laminated neoprene. Sloping toward the head, this feature facilitates absorption of the liquid into the inner wicking fabric worn against the skin. Liquid perspiration is then transported and eliminated below the ears.

Abstract: A multi-size cap is capable of fitting head sizes of most wearers. Its crown is formed by multiple woven fabrics with high extensibility. An elastic band with high extensibility is sewn to the lower edge of the woven fabrics of the multi-size cap in some embodiments. Because the elastic band is partly exposed outside, the cap is capable of fitting wearers having different head sizes with comfort, and may be suitable for more than 95 percent of potential wearers. The cap eliminates the inconvenience of adjusting the cap and reduces the cost of manufacture. Other embodiments stitch the band to the lowermost extremity of the crown with band overlapping the crown.

Abstract: A coated wire frame member and method for its use as a reinforcing member in a brim of a hat includes a wire frame and a coating encapsulating the wire frame. The coated wire frame member may be a welded or woven wire mesh or a plurality of wires forming a frame shaped like the brim. The wire frame member may be made from substantially malleable, ductile, nonelastic metals and alloys, such as stainless steel. The coating is at least one thermoplastic resin, such as polyethylene. The coated wire frame member may be used in many applications including in the brim of a hat to enable its repeated reshaping and reformation.

Abstract: The invention, a U.S. Patent Class 482 Exercise Device, facilitates and enhances an exercise that improves and conditions penile muscle definition and tone causing firmer longer lasting erections with increased sensation and more powerful ejaculations. The device uses exercise rather than drugs or herbs to improve sexual pleasure for the male and female.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing metered amount of liquid into a toilet cistern, comprising a basin adapted to receive a metered amount of dispensable liquid received from a container via a discharge spout. An airlock prevents further discharge of liquid above a predetermined amount in the basin when the discharge spout is covered by the dispensable liquid. A siphon inlet is in liquid communication with the metered amount in the basin, and the siphon outlet is in liquid communications with the cistern water at quiescent times. Upon flush, the siphon siphons out the dispensable liquid in the basin, breaking the airlock, and allowing a new metered amount of dispensable liquid to flow to he basin, ready for next flush.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a wireless auto flusher, including a small-sized water power generator mounted between the water inlet and the water outlet of the auto flusher. The water flow may drive the small-sized water power generator to charge the charging battery through the steady pressure of the steady pressure charging circuit, there providing an electric power to the controller without power supply, so as to sense or receive and transmit a signal to the pulse electromagnetic valve, such that the pulse electromagnetic valve may act and operate, thereby saving energy.

Abstract: A translation device for a mobile wall of a swimming pool, where the pool (10) is four-sided and is equipped, near to its two opposite sides, with two parallel rails (14, 114), being foreseen a mobile wall or bridge (12, 112) which moves along such rails (14, 114) through at least two wheels (16, 116), aligned and positioned on each side end of the mobile wall (12, 112), where, for each side end of the mobile wall (12, 112), at least one of such wheels (16, 116) is moved through a gear.

Abstract: A shower nozzle hanger system including a shower nozzle unit having a shower nozzle containing a thin metal plate disposed therein and a shower nozzle hanger unit having a permanent magnet plate secured thereon and a pair of lateral flanges for the shower nozzle unit whereby after using the shower nozzle unit, the shower nozzle unit can be easily and effectively engaged and disengaged wit the shower nozzle hanger unit.

Abstract: A sink assembly having a sink bowl supported by a cabinet, wherein the cabinet encloses water supply and drain pipes. The cabinet preferably including front opening doors and a floor that slopes upwardly from the doors. In the event of a water leak inside the cabinet, the water strikes the sloped floor and flows down the floor and exits the cabinet in front of the doors. By this means, leaking water is prevented from accumulating within the cabinet and a user is provided with a warning of the leak.

Abstract: The SureQix Pop Up Drain assembly for lavatory sinks or gravity drained containers is disclosed, and developed by research conducted at http:/www.aquaista. com. When energized by an electrical pulse width triggered by detection sensors, an electric motor drives a mechanical arm connected to the pop up drain plug, prompting said pop up drain plug to impel upward, unsealing the pop up drain plug. The pop up drain plug is sealed closed by a second sensory detection, creating a second pulse width energizing the motor that drives the pop up drain plug downward, sealing the pop up drain plug. When operated manually, without the aid of an electronic motor. The pop up drain plug can be sealed or unsealed by applying slight pressure with the index finger to the exposed end of the pivot rod.

Abstract: A support is provided for a bed or the like which provides one hundred percent unobstructed floor space therebelow. The support may be used for supporting a pair of vertically spaced beds or a bed having a desk or sofa positioned therebelow. The support comprises upstanding first and second end frames which are horizontally spaced-apart and which have guardrails secured to the upper ends thereof. Cross supports extend between the guardrails for supporting a bed thereon. Accessory supports optionally extend between the first and second end frames for supporting a desk or sofa thereon. The support may be quickly assembled and disassembled without the use of tools.

Abstract: A support is provided for a bed or the like which provides one hundred percent unobstructed floor space therebelow. The support may be used for supporting a pair of vertically spaced beds or a bed having a desk or sofa positioned therebelow. The support comprises upstanding first and second end frames which are horizontally spaced-apart and which have guardrails secured to the upper ends thereof. Cross supports extend between the guardrails for supporting a bed thereon. Accessory supports optionally extend between the first and second end frames for supporting a desk or sofa thereon. The support may be quickly assembled and disassembled without the use of tools.

Abstract: A storable bed assembly primarily for recreational vehicles permits the lowering and raising of the bed using a pair of rear guides fixed to a wall of the recreational vehicle, and a pair of swing arm guides at the front corners of the bed frame. Linkages are provided to couple the corners of the bed frame to the guides. Counterbalancing springs in the form of compressed gas cylinders are provided to assist in raising the bed assembly to the stored position.

Abstract: There is provided a bed with air adjustable elevation components having a generally rectangular foundation, a mattress having a plurality of sections, and an air chamber under each section of the mattress that is to be raised. The contour and shape of the mattress is controlled by inflating and deflating the each air chamber to elevate and incline the section of the mattress. The mattress is formed of connecting sections including a back section, a buttock section adjacent the back section. Adjacent the buttock section is an upper leg section and adjacent upper leg section is lower leg section. The sides of upper leg section and lower leg section abutting each other are formed at an angle such that when the leg sections of the mattress are in a non-elevated position a V-shaped cut out area is formed between the two sections. The air chambers are connected to a pump and a controller is provided to easily inflate and deflated the chambers, together or separately, with compressed air.

Abstract: A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation, and which can provide energy dissipation capabilities. The body support system can be of a modular construction to provide mechanical response characteristics suited to a particular user or group of users, or to a particular environment of use.

Abstract: The present invention is an infant protective and support system and method. The system includes two support pillows having a case and a filling. The support pillows are connected with one another via adjustable releasable fastening strips such as Velcro® strips. The invention may be used to constrain an infant in a desired position during sleeping periods or diaper changes. It may also be used to support and infant's head and neck during periods of travel in an automobile. Lastly, the invention may aid in teaching a child to sit. The system may be used with multiple infants such is the case in of daycare centers.

Abstract: The Portable Renovating Kit for renovating innerspring mattress by consumer provides components for restoring their used mattress. Consumer is to rip away mattress cover (ticking) and all filling materials—leaving only the innerspring coil mattress unit for use in rebuilding mattress.

Abstract: A hand held wire stripper includes a feature for aiding in attaching a connector to a stripped end of a coaxial cable. The wire stripper includes first and second lever members joined together by a pin, each with an elongated handle and an offset jaw having an oblique cutting edge. The jaw of the first lever member includes an opening sized to receive a coaxial cable connector and a hexagonal recessed surface about the circumference of the opening sized to receive the hexagonal nut section of the coaxial cable connector. The jaw of the second lever member includes an opening of lesser diameter that receives the stripped end of the center conductor of the coaxial cable and is located so it can be substantially concentric with the opening in the first lever member when the wire stripper is closed. The stripper recesses may be hex shaped with straight edges defining the recess. A method of stripping an insulated conductor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wrench structure primarily includes a wrench body, and a magnetic telescopic bar selectively secured in a proper position of the wrench body. In such a manner, the magnetic telescopic bar is entirely hidden in the wrench body when not in use without occupy any space, and can be pulled outward from the wrench body when in use to attract a small workpiece made of metallic material disposed in a narrow space.

Abstract: A tool includes a tool bit, a handle and a locking device. T tool bit includes a working head formed at an end, an insert formed at an opposite end and at least one annular groove defined in the insert. The handle includes a grip formed at an end, a socket defining a cavity for receiving the insert of the tool bit and a joint via which the socket is connected with an opposite end of the handle. The locking device can lock the insert of the tool bit in a releasable manner. The locking device includes a tunnel defined in the joint so that an axis of the tunnel is parallel to that of the cavity. A latch defines at least one notch. The latch is movable in the tunnel between a locking position and a releasing position. The locking device includes at least one truncated conical hole through which the cavity is communicated with the tunnel. The at least one truncated conical hole includes a first end at the cavity and a second end at the tunnel.

Abstract: The HUMPHREYS FIRE-RESCUE TOOL is a multi-purpose, adjustable length combination tool which provides the fire-rescue worker the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks. The tool may be separated into two tools by removing the pry bar from the handle of the maul. This permits the user to drive the pry bar with the hammer into the material to be pried. The hammer can then be replaced on the pry bar to increase leverage for prying. This tool will supplement and often eliminate the need to carry bulky tools such as the axe, hammer, pry tools, short pike pole, gas wrench, chisel, and Glass Master. The firefighter can carry this 6.5-pound tool on his belt by means of an integral belt clip. This leaves both hands free to perform other tasks such as pulling a hoseline, yet the tool is available when it is needed. No other fire tool is as versatile or convenient to use.

Abstract: A graft prostheses (11), materials and method for implanting, transplanting, replacing, or repairing a part of a patient. The graft prosthesis includes a purified, collagen-based matrix structure removed from a submucosa tissue source. The submucosa tissue source is purified by disinfection and removal steps to deactivate and remove contaminants, thereby making the purified structure biocompatible and suitable for grafting on and/or in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for single-bath desizing, scouring and bleaching of cellulosic materials, which are carried out by contacting the cellulosic simultaneously or sequentially with an enzyme system and a peracid bleaching system under conditions that do not require emptying the bath or rinsing the cellulosic materials between desizing, scouring and bleaching steps.

Abstract: To assure the mixing of detergent into a wash solution during an initial portion of a wash cycle in a clothes washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis or tumble-type washing machine, an additional operational step is employed wherein an inner tub or wash basket of the machine is rotated at a higher than normal speed to create a turbulence for the purpose of mixing and distributing the wash solution. Most preferably, this additional step occurs shortly after the washing machine has been filled with water for a programmed washing operation.

Abstract: A detergent collection tray is provided at a position spaced above a drain port in the sump area of an outer tub of a washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis washing machine. As detergent enters the washing machine during an initial fill operation, the detergent will be caused to flow into the tray and will be prevented from flowing directly into the drain. Therefore, the tray prevents the loss of detergent into the drain by functioning to capture or collect the detergent for use during the washing operation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for washing in a washing machine, which can measure an accurate washing load before actual washing is carried out. To do this, the present invention provides a method for controlling washing in a washing machine, including (a) introducing laundry into a drum of the washing machine, (b) measuring an initial washing load caused by the introduced laundry, (c) repeating water supply to the drum for a fixed time period for maintaining a minimum water level determined by the initial washing load, taking water absorbed to the laundry into account, (d) after the preset water supply time period, determining a final washing load in the drum based on a number of water resupply times for an elapsed time from the initial water supply, and (e) washing the laundry by a washing method preset according to the determined final washing load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for dyeing keratin fibers, containing at least one compound with a nucleophilic reaction center, at least one alcohol from the group comprising aryl alcohol derivatives and benzyl alcohol derivatives and at least one suitable oxidizing enzyme, as well as to a method for dyeing keratin fibers using this agent.

Abstract: A process is described for making 1,4-diamino-2-methoxymethylbenzene of formula (I), or a physiologically compatible salt of 1,4-diamino-2-methoxy-methylbenzene, of formula (I): 1

Abstract: An oxidation colorant composition and a method of coloring keratin fibers are provided. The oxidation colorant composition includes a) at least one m-phenylenediamine derivative as a secondary intermediate, and b) at least one primary intermediate selected from 4-amino-2-((diethylamino)-methyl)-phenol, 2-chloro-4-aminophenol, 2,6-dichloro-4-aminophenol, 4-amino-3-methylphenol, 1-(2′-hydroxyethyl)-2,5-diaminobenzene, 1,10-bis-(2,5-diaminophenyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraoxadecane, bis-(2-hydroxy-5-aminophenyl)-methane, 2-aminomethyl-4-aminophenol, N,N′-bis-(4-aminophenyl)-1,4-diazacycloheptane, 1,3-bis-(N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(4-aminophenylamino))-2-propanol, N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine, 4,5-diamino-1-(&bgr;-hydroxyethyl)-pyrazole or o-aminophenol, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A shoe corrector for correcting the shape of a shoe such that it completely fits a wearer's foot and making the interior space dry and clean is provided. The shoe corrector allows each individual's foot to be accustomed to shoes which are mass produced with standardized dimensions thus providing more comfort to the wearer. Furthermore, the shoe corrector prevents the shoe from deforming with long use.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing the body of a shaft shoe; it is characterized in that: before the body of safety shoe is molded, multi-layered cloth obtained by wearing glass fibers, or carbon fibers, or the mixed fibers of glass fibers and carbon fibers in a plurality of directions is coated with epoxy resins onto its two surfaces, and then, said cloth is put between the outer and inner layers of leather. It is preferably to be put at an enforced portion, such as the head portion of a shoe. Then the molded shoe is light in weight, excellent in strength and can be quickly molded.

Abstract: A power handle for electric toothbrushes is adapted to have a toothbrush head assembly placed thereon for delivery of driving power to the toothbrush head assembly. The power handle comprises a generally U-shaped battery compartment portion, a power delivery neck portion, and an end cap portion, and an electric motor installed within the power handle in a coupled power delivery relationship to the power delivery neck portion. The battery compartment portion has first and second legs arranged in parallel relationship one to the other. Typically, each leg is hollow, and has a length and a minimum inside dimension which is sufficient to receive a standard battery such as an AA battery. The power delivery neck portion, electric motor, and first leg of the battery compartment are aligned one with another; with an electric switch being mounted on them.

Abstract: An electric dental care device with a care head 7 oscillatingly driven about a rotational axis DV powered by a rotating driving shaft 2. One end of driving shaft 2 has a driving element 17 disposed eccentrically to the rotational axis of the driving shaft 2. The driving element 17 engages a recess of a force converter to convert the rotational force of the driving element 17 into an oscillatory turning movement of the care head 7. The force converter comprises a gymballed conversion element 6 which engages and supports the driving element 17. The rotational axes DH, DV of the two gymbal bearings of the conversion element 6 are disposed to form a right. The conversion element 6 is swivellably supported by a mounting 8 about a first rotational axis DH. The mounting 8 is supported turnably about the second rotational axis DV and carries the care head 7.

Abstract: A cleaning and polishing device comprises a cleaning and polishing means, a frame for maintaining the cleaning and polishing means disposed against the surface of the trailer, and a motor for moving the cleaning and polishing means along the surface of the trailer during cleaning.

Abstract: A copper pipe cleaning assembly has an interior cleaning member and an exterior cleaning member, which are easily joined or separated as required, depending on the area of the pipe to be cleaned.

Abstract: A method of forming a pipeline pig in two or more steps is provided. Selected disks and/or cups, of selected size and hardness, are first formed. These disks and/or cups may include scraper disks, seal disks, flower petal disks, and/or cups in various sizes and hardnesses, in any desired permutation of these characteristics. The preformed pig components are then arranged with a plurality of mold pieces placed between the various disks and/or cups and then a second molding step is performed. The pig components which are formed in the first step preferably include a large central hole through which polyurethane will flow in the second molding step to form the mandrel. The pig components also preferably include a plurality of smaller holes radially spaced around the large central hole. The smaller holes serve to form a mechanically robust coupling between the pre-formed pig components and the polyurethane mandrel.

Abstract: A bath brush includes a main body, a massaging member, and a bristle holder connected to a top of the massaging member. The bristle holder is provided with a plurality of insertion holes for implanting tufted bristles therein and a plurality of through holes for massaging projections integrally formed on the massaging member to upward extend therethrough and expose from the bristle holder. An assembly of the massaging member and the bristle holder is connected to one side of the main body to form a bath brush having massaging projections that do not easily separate therefrom to ensure the brush and massage functions of the bath brush. And, the massaging member may be easily assembled to the bristle holder to enable reduced manufacturing cost of the bath brush.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a function element carrier with function elements, for example, individual tufts made up of bristles and/or massage elements, interproximal cleaning elements, or other elements designed to be fastened to a toothbrush and also perform special functions. The function elements are equipped at their ends intended for anchoring in a toothbrush with an anchor, retainer or axle element. The method includes: (a) inserting several function elements in corresponding recesses of an injection mold, said injection mold being connected via grid or bar shaped channels formed in a die to recesses in the areas of the anchoring ends of the function elements; (b) filling the grid or bar shaped channels with liquefied plastic material and injecting said material at the anchoring ends of the function elements or embedding them therein; and (c) allowing the plastic material to cool and removing a function element carrier made up of a grid or bar shaped plastic frame and the function elements.

Abstract: A method for making a bath brush involves the fitting of a tubular net main body with two support rods which are separated from each other by a predetermined distance The tubular net main body is then laterally stretched before a brush handle is disposed in the middle portion of one side of the two support rods. A tightening member is used to wrap the tubular net main body which is then tightened to locate on the brush handle. The stretched main body is gradually pulled out of the two support rods such that the main body is fastened with one side of the brush handle, and that the main body expands at the tightening point serving as a center to form a loose bath ball.

Abstract: A drying apparatus has a support frame mounted on a handle. A drying spool is rotatably mounted on the support frame and has a web of liquid absorbent material which is incrementally scrolled from the drying spool onto a take-up roller during use of the apparatus. A user grips the handle on the support frame to move the apparatus back and forth over a wet floor surface with the web in contact with the floor surface to dry the floor surface. Indexing means is provided for incrementally advancing the drying web from the drying spool to the take-up roller to advance the wet web onto the take-up roller. On the forward stroke the web is held immobile to dry the wet floor surface as it is pushed over the wet floor surface. On the reverse stroke the indexing means releases the take-up roller to wind the wet web portion onto the take-up roller and pull a dry portion of web from the drying spool at the start of the next forward drying stroke.

Abstract: A mirror housing contains an electrical motor. A drive arm is mounted to the output shaft of a speed reducer mounted on the motor. A linkage arm rotatably couples the drive arm to a rocker disk which is rotatably mounted within the housing. Three hundred sixty degree rotation of the drive arm by operation of the electric motor imparts a back-and-forth arcuate rocking motion to the rocker disk which in turn imparts a linear back-and-forth motion to a wiper mounted over the mirror glass.

Abstract: A vapor cleaner comprises a main body, a heating stove, a conduit and a plurality of brushes. The main body is a hollow casing with two compartments therein, and has an accommodation groove on bottom thereof. The heating stove is fixedly arranged in one compartment and the brushes are placed in another compartment. The conduit has one end screwed to a nozzle of the heating stove and another end connected to a handle. The handle can be locked in the accommodation groove. The brushes not assembled to the handle are stored in another compartment; the handle and the brush assembled therein are locked into the accommodation groove.

Abstract: A system and method for vacuuming an area is provided. The system and method include a plurality of modular components which can be used in multiple combinations, even while the components are mounted on a vehicle or when they are selectively and individually removed from the vehicle and used near the area being cleaned. An automatic pump-out system and method are provided for automatically pumping out wastewater and a heating system and method are provided for maintaining the heat of the water being applied to the area being cleaned at a predetermined temperature, even when the operator is not applying the water to the surface.

Abstract: This invention discloses an erasing device that can be held in the same manner as a writing instrument. The eraser is stored in a tube assembly and a rolling mechanism is used to slide the eraser out of the tube assembly for use. The rolling mechanism prevents the eraser from accidentally sliding back into the device during use and gives the user total control over the length of eraser that is extended from the device.

Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable-height castor assembly for use with racks such as racks used to house computer servers. The castor assembly includes a frame or housing which may be fastened to a bottom of a rack. The castor assembly further includes a threaded vertical shaft with a round member (e.g., a swivel wheel or sphere) attached to the lower end of the vertical shaft. The wheel may be directly attached to the vertical shaft or indirectly attached to the vertical shaft via a castor plate or other support structure. The vertical shaft extends through a tapped support in the frame such that rotation of the vertical shaft raises or lowers the frame along the vertical shaft. The castor assembly further includes a drive shaft having a drive gear. A mating gear is mounted on the vertical shaft. The mating gear and the drive gear mesh or interlock such that when the drive gear rotates, the mating gear rotates.

Abstract: A security closure assembly for a door or a window in an opening of a building for preventing unauthorized access therethrough when in a secured position and for allowing ingress to and egress from the building when in an open position is provided. The security closure assembly includes a jamb having an outwardly facing surface and a jamb flange protruding outwardly from the outwardly facing surface of the jamb. The security closure assembly also includes a frame which fits within said jamb with a space defined between the frame and the jamb. A protrusion extends from the frame which overlays the space defined between the frame and the jamb. The protrusion has a channel which surrounds the jamb flange when the frame is in the secured position.

Abstract: A handle includes an elongate member having two ends coupled to two links with two anchor straps, a covering member engaged around the elongate member and having two end ears engaged over the anchor straps and secured to the anchor straps with fasteners. A cushioning member is engaged between the elongate member and the covering member for forming a comfortable grasping structure. The fasteners may also be engaged through the cushioning member for further solidly securing the covering member and the cushioning member together.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cabinet hinge with a depth adjusting device for hinge arm held directly or indirectly on a cabinet-side, single- or multi-part mounting plate. A revolvable depth adjusting screw held in the mounting plate is provided in order to adjust the depth. A driver plate is connected with the hinge arm; whereby, the depth adjusting screw has adjusting elements that work together with corresponding adjusting surfaces on the driver plate in such a way that by turning the depth adjusting screw, the driver plate and the hinge arm are moved in relation to the mounting plate. The invention offers the advantage that with only turn, the depth adjusting screw can finely and delicately adjust the depth position of the hinge arm over its entire adjustment range.

Abstract: A rotating shaft with radial press device comprises a cylindrical rod and at least a friction part. The cylindrical rod extends from the rotating shaft and provides at least a milled face. The friction part is a ring piece composed of a circular section and an arched section and a gap is formed between the circular section and the arched section. An axial hole is surrounded by both of the circular section and the arched section for accommodating the cylindrical rod. Further, the arched section has a gradually reduced inner radius. As soon as the cylindrical rod is tightly pressed by the arched section, a position of standstill can be formed and when the milled face touches the free end of the arched section, the cylindrical rod can moves in a direction so that the milled face keeps contact with the free end of the arched section in a state of locking automatically.