Abstract: A military or police helmet system 20 has a flexible plastic liner 24 mounted to the wearer's head 26 by a strap assembly 28. A ballistic shell 30 with a shallow front wall is fastened to the liner 24 and an eye shield assembly 32 is pivotably mounted to the liner for movement between a deployed position and a retracted position between the shell and the liner. The liner has a rear segment connected to a cap segment, with cut-out slots which allow the liner to apply pressure to the wearer's neck. A chin strap is slidable on two stiff side straps which have curved segments allowing the chin strap to move with the user's jaw. A protective face guard assembly 34 engages with the liner and has openings covered by resilient sheets which permit a marksman feel a rifle stock through the face guard.

Abstract: There is provided an improved protective face mask for use in hockey, or other sports requiring facial protection, comprising a plurality of wire members defining a grid of a plurality of apertures of a size and configuration sufficient to prevent penetration of a hockey stick through the grid to contact the face of a wearer when the mask is in place and yet to maintain very good vision for a wearer and to comply with safety and strength requirements due to the use of relatively thin wire members of a particular form and placement within the grid.

Abstract: A mask for protecting the face and neck of a person while fencing comprises a mask body including a face piece 10 for protecting the face of the wearer, a neck covering member 15 for protecting the neck of a wearer and retaining means comprising a first strap 20 extending rearwardly and downwardly from an upper portion of the mask body, a second 21 member extending rearwardly from a first side of the mask body, a third strap 22 extending rearwardly from a second side of the mask body opposite said first side, a connecting member 23 being provided at the intersection of the first, second and third strap or harness members, each of said first, second and third strap or harness members being connected to said connecting member 23, the connecting member 23 comprising a dished plate-like member having first, second and third apertures therein, through which apertures are respectively received a respective end of the first, second and third straps.

Abstract: A name card hat includes a visor blade fastened to a fastening band. The visor blade has folding creases and adjusting apertures formed thereon. The fastening band may engage with the adjusting apertures to pull the visor blade to form an extended and curved sunshade for blocking sunshine. The fastened apertures may be changed to quickly adjust the sunshade angle to block sunshine of different incident angles. The visor blade may be folded and stacked to the size of a name card to facilitate carrying and storing.

Abstract: Soft spandex™ (el DU Pont de Nemours and Co.) Fittings 8, 12, and 18 with protective fixtures 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 Attached by zig-zag stitching 11 in a manner wherein when worn the protective fixtures would cover and protect their designated body area due to stable attachment facilitated by the said underpinning spandex™ (el DU Pont de Nemours and Co.) components 8, 12, and 18.

Abstract: A tandem riding vehicle safety device is disclosed. The safety device comprises an elongate tension bearing member having a width sufficient for providing a reasonable force per unit area upon a tandem riding vehicle operator when engaged therewith and supporting a passenger of the tandem riding vehicle including a first end and a second end for, in use, being pulled about a front of an operator from both sides to releasably secure a passenger to the operator; a first handle connected to the member and a second handle connected to the member the handles for grasping by the passenger and for use in pulling of the elongate tension bearing member for providing tension therein; and absent a fastener proximate opposing ends of the member for coupling the member to form a closed loop.

Abstract: A reversible garment comprising a top portion for covering at least the upper torso and shoulder portions of a body of a wearer, and a bottom portion for covering at least the waist and upper thighs of the wearer. The bottom portion further includes a first side that is configured to have a first design and a second side that is opposite the first side and is configured to have a second design. In one embodiment, the bottom portion has at least one pocket portion movably attached to the bottom portion and a corresponding pocket slot adjacent to the pocket portion. The pocket portion has a first pouch and a second pouch wherein the first pouch has an exterior side configured with the first design and the second pouch has an exterior side configured with the second design.

Abstract: A freeflex sports cap is used for sports and physical activities so that it can help people concentrate and focus. The cap is capable of fitting wearers having a range of different head sizes at ease and out of harms way from hurting the wears head. Most importantly, the freeflex sports cap is water resistant; making it a valuable head protective gear during any unexpected weather changes. The cap includes a multi gore shell that forms the crown portion and a bill that connects to the crown. The freeflex sports cap is configured to cover the wearers head with the improvement being made along the base of the cap that gives a unique stretch along the cordial axis to fit multiple head sizes and providing maximum head comfort.

Abstract: A bandanna-type head wear formed of a fabric, and provides fashion or protection to the wearer. The head wear comprises a first member, and a second member detachably secured to the first member to provide for an integral arrangement of the two members capable of a dual function. The first member comprises a fabric panel having a generally isosceles triangular section. For each of the two equal sides, a portion of the marginal edge at about the apex defined by a side and the base extends outwardly relative to the base to provide for a base longer in its dimension than would be defined by lines that extend in a straight direction from apex to apex. Terminating at the base of the triangular section is an integrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangular section having opposing lateral edges.

Abstract: An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening material as an intermediate layer located outwardly of the inner layer of vibration damping material. The pad also includes an outermost cover layer.

Abstract: An eyes and ears protection device provides a forehead beam supporting a depending goggle-like eyes shield and laterally opposed depending side shields. The lateral portions of the forehead beam pivotally support rearwardly extending temple beams, the rearward portions of which each movably interconnect a rearwardly extending ear beam by a ball and socket joint. The rearward portion of each ear beam movably interconnects an earplug structure by a ball and socket joint. Each earplug structure movably supports an earplug positionable for use in a user's auditory canal and for storage in a cavity or space defined by the ear beam.

Abstract: A hazard protection suit has a pants section which extends to waist level. A torso section extends upwardly to an upper margin below the wearer's arm pits, and a stowage flap extends outwardly therefrom, to hang down over the torso section and to enclose, by a resilient cord, the upper section of the suit including the sleeves, a hood, and a face mask. The upper body section is retained in a folded compact condition against the wearer's torso in ordinary wear. When needed, the retention member is released and the wearer's hands are extended through looped sleeve cuffs, and zippers are operated to secure the upper body section around the wearer, making a sealed interior space. The wearer's utility belt and gear pouches may remain in place as they are undisturbed by the donning of the upper body section. The face mask is secured along a face encircling zipper.

Abstract: A odor removal toilet seat that includes a lid, a seat, an evacuation piping assembly, and an odor removal fan and motor assembly; the lid and seat being hingedly connected together and secured to a toilet bowl; the seat having the hollow evacuation piping system formed therein including a number of vent openings that connect the evacuation piping system with the exterior of the bottom of the seat; the odor removal fan and motor assembly having an intake in connection with the evacuation piping system in a manner to create an airflow into the openings of the evacuation piping system through the evacuation piping and out past and through the odor removal fan and motor system into an area where the odors may be diluted or removed such as a filtering assembly or to the exterior of the building; the odor removal fan and motor assembly being activated by a pressure sensing switch positioned on the seat for detecting the weight of a user on the seat and an additional user positionable on/off switch for allowing a u

Abstract: The invention concerns a device to dispense active substances into rinse water, especially in toilet bowls, with a container for the active substance, wherein the container has an opening that connects with an essentially plate-shaped distributor, and with a device to hold the distributor on or close to the toilet bowl wall. The distributor consists of two essentially plate-shaped elements. There are intersecting grooves, channels or the like between the plate-shaped elements, and a first group of grooves runs outward from the distributor while the other second group of grooves only runs within the distributor.

Abstract: A flush toilet comprises a bowl, a water tank, a drainpipe in communication with the basin of the bowl and a septic tank, and a loop connected between the bowl and the drainpipe to enable parts of water and air in the drainpipe to flow into the bowl basin at such time when the toilet is flushed, thereby enabling the waste matter to fall rapidly by its own weight into the septic tank.

Abstract: A portable bidet uses (a) tap water line-pressure to generate the water jet without an electrical motor, (b) running tap water as the water source of the portable bidet, (c) an automatic control of the maximum water temperature in the optional water heater, (d) an optional device and method of generating warm water, (e) an optional reservoir to store warm water, (f) a rechargeable battery and an ac electrical source as optional energy sources to heat the water, (g) a new disposable nozzle with a release mechanism for an easy release of the nozzle after use, (h) an optional manual water temperature control and (i) an optional new medicine dispenser.

Abstract: A below-deck solar blanket roller assembly is installed below the deck of a pool. The roller assembly includes a rotatable roller shaft for rolling and unrolling a solar blanket and a non-rotatable protective casing which surrounds the roller shaft. The roller assembly is intended to be installed below the deck of a pool. This invention at least partially overcomes some of the disadvantages of typical solar blanket rollers that are installed on the surface of the pool deck, such as inconvenience in moving the entire above-deck assembly away from and back to the pool area. The below-deck solar blanket roller assembly provides an aesthetically pleasing and safe alternative to solar blanket roller assemblies installed above the pool deck.

Abstract: A hair washing apparatus and method of use of the same is provided. The apparatus includes a basin having an outer edge and an inner edge that defines an opening extending through the basin. A support structure is attached to the wash basin for vertically positioning the wash basin in a user desired position. The wash basin is formed of a generally rigid material such that when a person's head is positioned within the opening, the basin prevents the person's head from moving while the hair is being washed. The apparatus further includes a flexible tube having a lower end attached to the inner edge around the opening and an upper end through which the hair of the person may extend. The upper end engages the head below the hair such that when the hair is being washed, the wash water does not flow down the head and face of the person, but is directed into the wash basin.

Abstract: A head rest assembly for a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower is disclosed. The head rest assembly includes an light-transferring insert that is illuminated to provide an improved bathing experience. The insert may be illuminated by incandescent or fluorescent lights, fiber optics, or light-emitting diodes. In one aspect, the light-transferring insert may be made from a resilient material, for example, a silicone-based material or a thermoplastic rubber. The head rest assembly may also include electronic audio speakers or sound wave-guide speakers. The head rest assembly may also include a fluid flow device, for example, a nozzle for water. The fluid flow device may also be illuminated. A speaker for a spa or pool having a diaphragm and an audio transducer mounted to the diaphragm is also disclosed. This speaker provides the capability to introduce audio to a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower while imposing little or no impact upon the fabrication, storage, or shipping of the tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower.

Abstract: A tub for bathing children is configured with opposing back rests and associated seating surfaces, for bathing an infant reclining against one of the back rests, or a toddler seated against the other back rest. The tub is molded of a shape enabling multiple tubs to nest particularly well, for efficient merchandising and storage, and includes a fresh water basin molded behind one of the back rests. The underside of the tub is configured to fit safely within either a standard kitchen sink, or one basin of a double sink.

Abstract: A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the perimeter of the chair frame and at least partially overlaps a supporting surface of a bed or chair that is positioned adjacent to the commode seat. The seat with extended transfer platform thereby provides a continuous transfer surface between the commode or other chair-like device and the adjacent bed or chair.

Abstract: A method of advertising in a shower for the hospitality industry including providing replaceable advertisements on a shower closure, for example a door, curtain or the like.

Abstract: A foot massager adapted to hold a fluid that may be deposited from above onto a user's feet including a housing having a foot supporting floor and walls extending upwardly therefrom to form a basin and adapted to hold a fluid. There may be a fluid transport device disposed within the housing and being operatively connected to a fluid inlet disposed in the basin. A pump may be used in the fluid transport device to dispose the fluid out of a fluid outlet to a place disposed above and spaced a distance from the floor of the basin. The fluid outlet and the floor defines a foot receiving space there between whereby the fluid exiting the fluid outlet falls through the foot receiving space and into the basin. There may be a fluid distributor which allows the fluid to fall in a uniform layer to create a waterfall effect.

Abstract: A combined faucet and drain system can be installed primarily from above the basin. The faucet includes a quick-connect fastening assembly with a threaded sleeve bolt that also doubles as a life rod guide. A spring-biased toggle fastener threads onto the sleeve bolt and collapses when inserted through an installation opening from above the basin. It then automatically unfolds and engages an undersurface when the sleeve bolt is turned. The drain assembly is mounted in a drain opening of the basin and includes a movable stopper guide that can be used during installation to align the drain flange to the drain body from above the sink. A method of installing a combined faucet and drain assembly to a plumbing fixture is also disclosed.

Abstract: A space-conscious, functional design for a loft bed. The design serves to optimize space by incorporating multi-functional features, such as drawers, closet space, or cabinet space, within the assembly for the bed itself. Specifically, a plurality of steps are substantially parallel to the length of the bed, and lead upwardly toward the foot of the bed for easy access to same. Such steps incorporate the aforementioned storage space, with access to the drawers or closets from a side position. As such, the unique assembly allows for a desk, computer work station, bar, or additional wide storage space below the bed and behind the steps, adding to the overall versatility of the assembly. Finally, in the preferred mode the unit is modular in nature and may be assembled and rearranged based upon user preference.

Abstract: A sofa-bed has: a frame with opposing arms; a seat; a subseat hinged to the seat; a connecting rod that pivotally interconnects the subseat and the backrest; pairs of center legs and end legs pivotally attached to, respectively, the subseat and seat; and mechanisms for folding and unfolding the center and end legs. The sofa-bed is movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The mechanisms for the center legs and the end legs are configured to move the legs from a generally horizontal folded position between the seat and subseat when the sofa-bed is in the folded position to a generally upright position beneath, respectively, the subseat and seat when the bed is in the unfolded position.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a patient transfer device includes an elongated foam pad having a fluid impervious enclosure. The foam pad is configured to be placed under the patient on a first support surface, and extends along at least a portion of the patient's body. The foam pad defines a fluid chamber to receive fluid under pressure. The fluid chamber has a bottom wall facing the first support surface, and including perforations for expelling fluid against the first support surface to provide a fluid bearing to facilitate moving the foam pad and the patient supported thereon from the first support surface to an adjacent second support surface.

Abstract: A mobile invalid hoist comprises a non-rectilinear lifting arm pivotably connected about first horizontal axis to the upper end of mast, a housing pivotably connected about second horizontal axis to one end of the lifting arm and supporting a vertical bearing, a sling hanger support pivotably supported about a vertical or substantially vertical axis by the bearing, and a sling hanger pivotably supported about a third horizontal axis by the sling hanger support. A flexible elongate element is connected between the mast and housing, and is guided through the lifting arm to effectively form with the lifting arm a parallelogram linkage. Thus, as the lifting arm pivots, the housing pivots in relation to the lifting arm and the bearing is kept vertical or substantially vertical.

Abstract: A lightweight childbed includes a supporting panel including a first layer having a tension surface and a second layer overlapped with the first layer to define an edge holder therebetween, at least a side panel including a first sheet having a tension portion and a second sheet overlapped with the first sheet to define a receiving groove therebetween, and a bed frame including a boundary frame defining a central main window and adapted to be fittedly received in the edge holder so as to mount the first layer covering the main window to form the tension surface, and at least a side frame, which is mounted on a longitudinal side of the boundary frame, defining a central side window and adapted to be fittedly received in the receiving groove so as to mount the first sheet covering the side window to form the tension portion.

Abstract: A collapsible playpen includes a top frame to support a boundary shelter, a bottom frame, and a boundary shelter supported by the top frame to surround the interior space and define a playpen cavity therein. A detachable cot includes a surrounding wall and a bottom wall to define a supporting cavity therebetween, wherein the surrounding wall has an upper side holder for fittedly mounting on the top frame of the playpen, and a fastening device including a plurality of first fastener units provided on the side holder of the surrounding wall and a plurality of second fastener units provided on the boundary shelter for detachably fastening with the first fastener units respectively, so as to securely mount the detachable cot on the collapsible playpen.

Abstract: A bassinet arrangement is detachably mounted on a playpen which includes a frame body having a top opening defining a surrounding supporting side edge and a storage chamber communicating with the top opening. The bassinet arrangement includes a fabric boundary having a first compartment, a second compartment adjacent thereto and a surrounding edge holder encirclingly provided on the fabric boundary for detachably mounting on the supporting side edge of the frame body of the playpen. The bassinet arrangement further includes a fastening unit provided on the edge holder and the frame body of the playpen for securely mounting the fabric boundary on the playpen and a bassinet adapted for substantially disposed in the second compartment. Therefore, the parent is able to accommodate his baby in the bassinet that is selectively supported on the playpen at home and carried everywhere.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spring pre-assembly for a mattress foundation unit having a wooden base, a plurality of spring units and a mattress supporting wire grid that is supported above the wooden base by the spring units. The spring pre-assembly comprises a plurality of spring units connected to a wire grid consisting of a plurality of grid wire pairs arranged orthogonally to one another. The spring units include a base portion, a pair of divergently extending leg portions and a pair of engagement portions extending in opposite directions from the distal ends of the leg portions. The engagement portions can be engaged with adjacent grid wire pairs, the resulting arrangement being such that the spring units are pre-stressed.

Abstract: A bed sheet set for increasing comfort and protection of bedding has air permeable upper and lower panels. The lower panel encompasses a mattress and has a fastener for releasably securing the superposed upper panel. The upper panel has another fastener that releasably secures a minor liquid proof panel. The minor portion can be secured in place during sleep periods or periods of inactivity and selectively removed to increase air flow and comfort. When soiled, only the minor portion need be removed to extend the time between changing and laundering the entire bed sheet set.

Abstract: A caster apparatus is provided for a patient support. The caster apparatus includes a braking system.

Abstract: An emergency trauma stretcher comprised of flexible fabric such that the stretcher may be rolled or folded into a package for easy transport into locations where traditional stretchers are either not appropriate or not available. The stretcher is comprised of a support structure and handles. The support structure is comprised of longitudinal support members and lateral support members that are joined together at overlapping intersections. The handles are formed by looping the longitudinal and lateral support members at predetermined locations.

Abstract: A warm-air blower comprised of two air outlets and an air intake which is provided on either the left-hand side or right-hand side of an air blower unit. The air taken into the interior of the air blower unit through the intake flows through the interior of the air blower unit by a fan which is provided at a location relatively far away from the air intake. The fan blows the air through a heater chamber and further blows the heated air out of the blower unit through the air outlets that are arranged one above the other to an air-controlled bedding. One or both of the air outlets are equipped with a shutter.

Abstract: A monitor having an integral handle and bedrail mount element pivotally connected to an upper surface. The integral handle and bedrail mount element being movable between an open position, for carrying and/or mounting, and a closed position in which the handle and bedrail mount element is unobtrusively folded away into a recess in the upper surface of the monitor.

Abstract: The inventive pneumatic mattress (1) is comprised of an air-tight cover (2) which is arranged in a top layer (7) and in a bottom layer (6), whereby the top layer (7) and bottom layer (6) are interconnected by a multitude of cross-members (3), for example, textile cross-members. A rear wall (4) is arranged outside of the air-tight area of the cover (2), however, it is enclosed by the top and bottom layers (7, 6). The rear wall (4) is fastened to the wall (5) using known means (5) such that the cover (2) does not require passages running therethrough. The cover (2) is comprised of a textile material which does not stretch easily and which is coated in order to render it air-tight. The cross-members (3) are also made of, for example, a textile material that does not stretch easily. For use, the pneumatic mattress (1) is inflated with compressed air for which a valve (9) is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid, more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid utilized in a fabric treating process, even more particularly to a system for processing a lipophilic fluid such that contaminants such as water, surfactants, water, body/food oils, fatty acids, and dyes can be removed from the lipophilic fluid. In other words, the present invention relates to the “cleaning up” of or purification of a lipophilic fluid such that it can be re-used in a lipophilic fluid system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-dyeing agent (A) prepared by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), said agent being characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The object of the invention are N-heteroarylmethyl-p-phenylenediamine derivatives of the general formula (I) or their physiologically tolerated salts, 1

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of at least one coupler compound and from 0.005 to 20.

Abstract: A scrubbing assembly for a wafer-cleaning device is provided. The wafer-cleaning device is provided with a base. The scrubbing assembly comprises a scrubber, a cup and an oscillator. The scrubber is disposed on the base in a manner such that it can move between a first position and a second position. The scrubber scrubs a wafer when it locates in the first position. The cup, for receiving DI water, is disposed on the base. The scrubber locates inside the cup and contacts the DI water when it locates in the second position. The oscillator is disposed at the cup, and it vibrates the DI water when the scrubber locates inside the cup and is contact with the DI water.

Abstract: Lice comb cleaning tool. The tool includes a handle, a pair of spaced-apart arms depending from the handle and an elongate member supported at distal ends of the pair of arms. The elongate member has a diameter selected for an interference fit between tines of a lice comb. It is preferred that the elongate member be unwaxed dental floss.

Abstract: A cone hair care brush is provided which enables multiple curls of varying diameters within each lock of hair. Also, the cone hairbrush allows for a root lifter to achieve more body to the overall look of the hair by applying the smallest end of the cone brushhead invention to the scalp while lifting and blow drying the hair simultaneously. The cone brushhead may include ventilation holes that would allow the hair to blow dry much faster.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bath sponge includes rolling each of a plurality of discrete lengths of flexible mesh-netting tube into a discrete substantially doughnut shaped band, each band bounding a central opening. Each band is stretched on a support structure so that the central opening of each band is at least partially aligned. Each of the bands are secured together at a first location and at a second location. Finally, the bands are released from the support structure so that the bands rebound into a substantially spherical bath sponge bounding a central pocket.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hand held scrubber or polisher possessing an ergonomically designed handle, a base plate to which the handle is attached, and a cleaning element that can be removed and replaced. The invention provides for a device that can be used with both comfort and efficiency, in the process of cleaning. Both the handle and the cleaning element can be changed for varying jobs or after they become worn or uncomfortable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reaction chamber cleaning apparatus comprising a chamber, a blade apparatus comprising at least one annular mounting member, at least four scraping blades attached peripherally about the annular mounting member, and a reciprocal movement unit for rotating said scraping blade(s) circumferentially back and forth along the interior surface of said chamber to scrape the interior surface of said chamber; said reaction chamber cleaning apparatus also comprising a vortex unit comprising a generally conical outer shell attached to and extending downwardly from the top plate top plate, and a liquid inlet arranged in relation to the outer shell to tangentially introduce liquid into the outer shell, thereby forming a laminar sheet of fluid on the inner surface of the outer shell; said vortex unit further comprising a baffle and a concentric chamber bounded by the outer surface of the baffle, the inner surface of the outer shell, and the bottom surface of the top plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for simple setting up of stationary central vacuum cleaning installations in dwellings or the like. The device is in the form of a housing (6) with the purpose of accommodate a conventional vacuum cleaner (7) of the type that comprises an intake air inlet (22) to which a long suction hose (8) is connectable. Parts of the housing are detachable from the rest of the housing in order to enable adjustment of the vacuum cleaner in the interior of the housing. In the housing, an aperture (25) is formed for leading through the hose (8) to the vacuum cleaner, as well as an outlet.

Abstract: A carpet extractor (10) operable in either a restorative cleaning mode or a maintenance cleaning mode includes a constant rate pump (96) which dispenses clean solution through a manually operated valve (98) to one of two lines (100, 102) having nozzles which restrict dispensing to high and low solution flow rates. In the preferred form, clean solution is dispensed at the high flow rate directly upon the carpeted surface and at the low rate upon the agitating brush (88). When restorative cleaning is desired, the valve (98) is manually moved to dispense at the high flow rate and a switch (110) is also manually moved resulting in the chassis (18) being propelled at a slow working speed. When maintenance cleaning is desired, the valve (98) is manually moved to dispense at the low flow rate and the switch (110) is also manually moved resulting in the chassis (18) being propelled at a fast working speed.