Abstract: This invention relates to a brassiere garment for use in nursing. The brassiere garment is constructed as a garment. The brassiere garment portion of the garment has adequate support and is provided with cups which can be opened and closed without having to unfasten a brassiere garment from a wearer. The cups fit snugly enough to hold breast pads in place. The garment portion is aesthetically pleasing. Thus the invention provides a garment which is self sufficient, not requiring a bra.

Abstract: A glove and writing utensil combination for aiding in the holding of a writing utensil and includes a glove having a palm portion, a back portion, a plurality of finger portions and a thumb portion. The finger portions include a first through fourth finger portions. The first finger portion is positioned adjacent to the thumb portion. The glove has a wrist opening extending therein for receiving a hand. A first attaching member is coupled to the first finger. A writing utensil is provided having a second attaching member attached thereto. The first and second attaching members may selectively attach the writing utensil to the first finger portion.

Abstract: A protective sports glove for the game of lacrosse having a cuff portion, a hand portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The hand portion has a palm portion and a back portion. The back portion has a plurality of protective padded portions disposed thereon. A wrist guard is elastically coupled to the hand portion. A plurality of vent openings are formed in the back portion of the hand portion. A plurality of mesh portions are disposed on the palm portion in areas that are not intended to provide primary contact with a stick.

Abstract: A full face mask with a strap, which is fastened to a mask body (15) by clamping action by means of eyes can be removed from the face of the user of the full face mask in a simple manner. Two holding grips are connected to eyes located adjacent to one another. The holding grips are located on a side area (18) of the full face mask (14). A pulling device (19) brings the holding grips (4, 41) into the open position.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet that allows ventilation to a cyclist head. The helmet comprises a hard internal shell, a hard external shell, and a shock absorbing foam insert located between the internal and external shells. The helmet consists of a generally open concave structure having a number of fore and aft extending structural arms, transversely spaced from one another and merging with an annular bottom edge rim at both their fore and aft ends. Each structural arm forms a U-shape in cross-section, for reinforcing the helmet structure. The shock absorbing foam of the insert engages with the grooves formed by these cross-sectionally U-shape structural arms. Air ventilation passages are formed in between each pair of successive U arms, extending through corresponding openings in the shock absorbing insert and through the open mouth formed by the annular internal shell. The radius of curvature of the structural arms is greater than that of the shock absorbing insert.

Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilation apparatus for treating air from a toilet having an intake duct proximal to the toilet bowl, a hose for connecting the intake duct to a vacuum so as to draw air from the toilet bowl region into the intake duct and then through the hose, filters and/or air fresheners for treating air that receives the air drawn from the toilet bowl by the vacuum; and one or more switches for activating the apparatus.

Abstract: An articulation for a toilet seat for securing a seat assembly to a ceramic body, wherein the lowering movement of the seat assembly may be braked with the aid of a damping means. The damping means is connected via an adapter member with the fastening means of the seat assembly, wherein adapter member and damping means form the rotation axis for the seat assembly.

Abstract: An affordable plumbing device that uses a compressed gas and a burst disk having a relatively even surface of substantially uniform thickness to produce a sudden discharge of energy to forcibly act against any obstruction that may interfere with the proper function of a drain. The plumbing device has a cylindrical chamber for receiving the compressed gas and may generally take the shape of a plunger, which is flexible to use and is easy to store. A portion of the chamber forms a receiving chamber with the burst disk for harnessing and directing the energy of the compressed gas to clear the drain.

Abstract: A toilet bowl splash guard for preventing splattering about the toilet when the user is going to the bathroom. The toilet bowl splash guard includes a support member being adapted to be attached to an underside of a toilet seat; and also includes an upper sheet of material having a top end which is securely attached to the support member; and further includes a hinge member being attached to a bottom end of the upper sheet of material; and also includes a lower sheet of material being attached to the hinge member and being adapted to extend into a toilet bowl; and further includes side sheets of material being attached to the upper and lower sheets of material to form side walls to prevent splattering to sides of the toilet; and also includes a fastening member for fastening one of the sheets of material to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A pressure flush system for use within a toilet tank includes a pressure flush tank having an inlet port and a discharge port, an air inlet, and a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a generally cylindrical housing, a water inlet in fluid communication with the pressure flush tank, a water outlet in fluid communication with the discharge port, a normally closed valve which allows fluid communication between the water inlet and water outlet when the valve is opened, a piston axially spaced from the valve, and a flexible tube positioned within the housing which is carried between the valve and the piston and in fluid communication therebetween. Relative to the valve, the piston is movable into and out sealing engagement with the discharge port to permit the discharge of water under pressure contained within the pressure flush tank. The flexible tube is movable in response to movement of the piston.

Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover the spa for use. It is not necessary for the user to fold the cover at the half-way seam as required by many previous designs.

Abstract: A head and neck support for salon shampoo bowls is disclosed. The device is constructed and arranged to support a client's head and neck over a shampoo bowl in order to reduce the likelihood of strains and discomfort to the client and the hair stylist. The head and neck support is constructed to be received within a shampoo bowl and suspended by a strap provided with grasping elements for being passed over the sides of the bowl, and a hook like extended tongue passed through and supported by a neck depression defined within a front wall of the bowl.

Abstract: A shower has an elongated C-section holder tube having a laterally open full-length slot open at both ends, a bracket securing the holder tube to the wall, and a shower head. The head has a guide part snugly engageable in and slidable along the holder tube, a narrow neck projecting laterally from the guide part out of the tube through the slot thereof, and a spray part provided with spray holes and mounted on the neck outside the tube. A hose has an inner end connected to the guide part and communicating therethrough with the spray part and an outer end connectable to a source of water under pressure for spraying water from the holes of the spray part. The head is slidable along the holder tube with the hose extending from the guide part inside the holder tube and out of the open end of the holder tube.

Abstract: A shower cleaning apparatus for effectively cleaning and rinsing down the bathtub or shower stall after the use thereof. The shower cleaning apparatus includes a plurality of tubular members having bores extending therethrough and including a first tubular member being adapted to be securely connected to a pipeline for a shower head; and also includes a plurality of connecting members for connecting the tubular members together with the connecting members having bores extending therethrough; and further includes one or more nozzles being securely connected to the tubular members and being adapted to be disposed above a bathtub or a shower stall for dispensing and spraying water therefrom; and also includes a regulating and controlling assembly for regulating and controlling flow of water to the one or more nozzles.

Abstract: A lift bed has a vertically adjustable bed frame and a pulling device for moving the bed frame in the vertical direction. The lift bed includes two carriages which has secured to an end face of the bed frame horizontally spaced from one another, each of said carriages being supported such that it is movable on a vertical guide rail by means of rollers. The carriages are connected via a pull chain or a toothed belt to a counterweight and each pull chain or each toothed belt is guided over a drive wheel at the upper end of the respective guide rail.

Abstract: An adjustable co-sleeper nest is described. The invention, in a first embodiment, comprises a baby crib having a removable front wall and four supporting rails attached to the back and side walls of the crib structure. A platform having a back wall, first and second side walls, and a reduced height front wall formed of flexible material is adjustably suspended from the supporting rails. A mattress pad is supported upon the platform structure within the walls of the platform. The platform and mattress pad extend beyond the side walls of the crib for a predetermined distance so that the mattress will fit snugly against the edge of a parental bed. Devices are provided for adjusting and securing the height of the co-sleeper platform. Straps are provided for securing the crib to the side of the parental bed. In a second embodiment, the co-sleeper nest is free-standing within an existing crib, bearing against the rear wall of the crib.

Abstract: An enclosure for a crib or playpen includes a dome-shaped top and a box-shaped bottom structure for completely enclosing the interior of a crib or playpen. The enclosure includes a flap in the dome-shaped top to allowing a parent or guardian to easily place a child in or remove a child from the crib or playpen. The enclosure also has features which prevent a child from opening the flap.

Abstract: A retractable and self-supporting step for a medical examination table and a method for use. The step having a large top with a safety mat for ease of use and patient maneuverability can be selectively extended from a cavity located on a medical examination and returned when not in use. The step is self-supporting, thus providing enhanced stability and safety during use.

Abstract: Support or padding including expandable cells whose cell body in its resting state seen in transverse section is individually delimited by at least two concentric perimeters, the walls of the cell in its resting state rejoining each of the perimeters are characterized by the fact that the portion of the wall of the cell rejoining two points located each on one of the concentric perimeters 6 and 7 can be strictly in a straight line during its centripetal path, if between two others points 28 at the entrance of the successive fissures, slits or clefts 4 located on the external perimeter 7 the path followed takes at least for a certain length an aspect strictly of a straight line or flat part 29, one of the last two points 28 being the same as the first one located on the external perimeter 7 at the junction or exit of a fissure: all of the consecutive points of this flat part 29 being further away or distal in relation to the center 24 of the cell than the other points, outside of the flat part 29, constitutive

Abstract: An airbed mattress includes a valve for controlling inflation of the mattress. The valve is normally biased to a closed position to prevent changes in the mattress' level of inflation. The valve may be opened by introduction of an air pump. The valve and air pump are designed to operate cooperatively by employment of an adaptor to facilitate the introduction of the air pump. The valve has an air passageway which contains an internal airflow control assembly. The control assembly operates to open the valve to passage of air upon introduction of the air pump and adaptor as well as effecting the closing of the valve when the air pump and adaptor are withdrawn. The valve also may have an extension adapted for a releasable connection with an air pump and adaptor for holding the valve open.

Abstract: A bed assembly includes a base, a frame supported by the base, a deck supported by the frame, and a unit received in an opening formed in an upwardly-facing top surface of the deck so that the unit is accessible from the top side of the deck.

Abstract: A shoe tree includes a toe member, a heel member, a spacer bar having a front portion quickly or micro-adjustably secured to the toe member and having a rear portion biased to engage with the heel member, such that the heel member and the toe member may be adjustably and accurately engaged into the shoes of different sizes or lengths. The toe member has two flanges each having a number of depressions. A latch is secured to the spacer bar and has two arms, and a pawl may force the arms to engage with the depressions of the flanges of the toe member.

Abstract: A device for picking-up small-sized litter from floor and other surfaces is generally disclosed comprising a remote-controlled electric motor with power supply (3) located inside a case (1) standing on supporting wheels (2), and attached rolling litter collector (5) with sticky, bristly, magnetic, or any other surface capable of collecting small-sized litter.

Abstract: A machine for cleaning outer wall of a high-rise building pushed by a rotating propeller which is at the back of the machine outside a case having rotating brushes chambers, driven by an engine or a motor to press against a wall to be cleaned comprises: a case divided into chambers having an opened-anterior side where edges of all the chambers having rubber plates or brushes mounted all along their rims. In each chamber, there is a rotating brush (or brushes) for scrubbing where detergent solution or water may be ejected onto the rotating brush. At the back of each chamber there is a tube for draining used liquid away or keeping in a reservoir of the machine. There are steel plates mounted vertically one to the top and one to the bottom of the case, where a rubber plate is mounted horizontally along the top steel plate to help wiping off liquid film left on the surface of the wall.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning system incorporating an edge scrubbing roller is disclosed. The system includes a cleaning station having a first brush and a second brush. The second brush is oriented relative to the first brush so as to receive a flat circular substrate therebetween. The first brush and the second brush are configured to simultaneously scrub a first and second surface of the flat circular substrate. The cleaning station also includes a scrubbing roller that is configured to receive an edge of the flat circular substrate. The scrubbing roller has a scrubbing pad for scrubbing a first surface edge of the first surface, a second surface edge of the second surface, and an edge that is not part of either the first or second surface. The edge scrubbing provided by the scrubbing roller advantageously assists in removing edge beading, metal debris, and other particulates that form during fabrication operations, such as metal deposition.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet is provided. The cleaning sheet includes a fabric layer with a plurality of cavities in at least one major surface. In one embodiment, fabric layer surface secured to a flexible backing layer so as to define an outer fabric surface with a plurality of cavities therein. The cavities can include a tacky bottom surface capable of enhancing the retention of dust and other particles. Cleaning implements and methods of cleaning surfaces using the cleaning sheet are also described.

Abstract: An inexpensive, portable golf ball cleaning device which provides a readily accessible means for cleaning a golf ball at any time and at any point on the golf course. The golf ball cleaning device includes a ball cleaning pad removably attachable to a golfer at a position which is readily accessible and convenient for wiping or swiping a golf ball on the pad yet does not interfere with the golfer's swing. In the preferred embodiments, a towel or plurality of towels are attached to the device.

Abstract: A mop having a self-contained and electrically powered wringer. The mop consists of an elongated, hollow handle wherein is placed a power unit. Attached to the power unit is a rod connected to a mop head consisting of an assembly of a cleaning device holder and a cleaning device. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a housing for receiving the cleaning device holder. The housing in the preferred embodiment also includes movable rollers. The preferred embodiment is actuated by a switch causing electricity to flow to the power unit. The activated power unit causes a communicating spring acting against a spring stop to be fully retracted or projected. In the preferred embodiment, when the switch is released, the power unit causes the communicating spring to be fully projected. The process of retraction and projection of a cleaning device through the rollers results in the expulsion of water from the mop head. Also disclosed are alternative methods for the wringing mechanism of the mop.

Abstract: A flexible and detachable toothbrush for allowing the head of the toothbrush to flex to 180 degree and to be replaced when it becomes worn or damaged. The inventive device includes head having curve to the back of head in order to rotate on handle with round surface at tip. The simplified disconnection of head from handle to allow head to be removed when it becomes worn and replaced with new head and bristles without having to replace the handle.

Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having an elongated backbone defining a longitudinal beam length which extends between first and second longitudinal ends so as to define a longitudinal axis with an intermediate portion therebetween. The backbone has an upper surface and an opposed mounting surface with first and second sides extending between the upper surface and the mounting surface. A wiper element is mounted to the mounting surface of the backbone and extends for a substantial portion of its longitudinal beam length. The assembly further includes a coupler which is adapted to interconnect the backbone to a wiper arm. The coupler includes a spring clip mounted to the backbone and a coupler housing adapted to be mounted to the wiper arm.

Abstract: A wiper arm for a pivotably connected wiper blade has a fastening part (10) for fastening to a drive shaft (12), by inserting the drive shaft through a widening indentation (38) of the fastening part (10), and a screw nut (44 tenses the fastening part (10) against a bearing face (30) to the drive shaft (12) via a clamping part (40, 50) that is adapted to the indentation (38), and also the contact face (66) between the clamping part (40, 50) and the fastening part (10) forms a part of the surface of a sphere, and the bearing face (30) forms a part of a jacket face of a cylinder, whose cylinder axis (32) extends through the center point (36) of the sphere and parallel to the longitudinal direction (34) of the wiper blade.

Abstract: A liquid extraction cleaner includes a recovery tank mounted to the forward end of a cleaner housing with a suction nozzle and conduit on a front face of the recovery tank connected to an inlet opening in the recovery tank. A vacuum source is connected to the recovery tank through a working conduit integrally formed in the recovery tank, the recovery tank removably received in a cavity on a front portion of the cleaner housing, and including a pivotal connection and latch for securing the tank to the housing. A removable cleaning fluid supply tank is mounted to a rear portion of the cleaner housing, having depressions formed thereon to aid removal, and retained thereon by the seal between the supply tank and the housing. A recharging base for the cleaner has a guide pin and electrical connector for aligning to form an electrical connection with a battery charging circuit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool for a vacuum cleaning device has a housing having a vacuum connector connected to the vacuum cleaning device. The housing has an underside and an elongate intake opening arranged in the underside. A brush roll is arranged in the housing parallel to the elongate intake opening. A drive is arranged in the housing and drivingly coupled to the brush roll. An exchangeable vacuum shoe is detachably connected to the housing and has two wall portions extending at least approximately parallel to the brush roll. The brush roll is arranged between the two wall portions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a caster assembly for supporting an object. The caster assembly includes a caster, a caster axle and a pair of support pieces, at least one of the support pieces being rotatably mounted on the caster axle. The support pair of support pieces each include at least two perpendicular support surfaces thereby providing for a plurality of support configurations for supporting objects having various shapes.

Abstract: A caster system wherein a constant force is applied to the caster for load support purposes. A plurality of casters are interconnected by a fluid conduit system and each caster includes an expansible chamber motor for adjusting the vertical position of the caster. A fluid pressurizing unit communicates with the conduits and an adjustable force compression spring selectively varies the biasing force on the piston to adjust the equal force imposed upon each caster wheel.

Abstract: A handle unit includes an upper cap member, a press member, a base member, two biasing members, and first and second screw fasteners. The upper cap member has an upper wall formed with two hollow posts, a surrounding wall that cooperates with the upper wall to form a receiving chamber, and opposite ends formed with screw holes. The press member is disposed in the receiving chamber. The base member is formed with second and third through holes, and two openings. The biasing members are sleeved on the hollow posts, and have upper and lower ends abutting against the press member and the base member, respectively. Each of the first and second screw fasteners extends through a respective one of the second and third through holes, and engages a respective one of the hollow posts and the screw holes.

Abstract: A vehicle door handle assembly for opening a door of a vehicle includes a base which is mountable at the door of the vehicle and a handle portion which is operable to open the door via movement of the handle portion relative to the base. The handle portion includes a first portion having a first material hardness and a second portion having a second material hardness. The first material hardness is greater than the second material hardness, such that the second portion provides a softer feel to a user of the door handle assembly when opening the door of the vehicle. The door handle assembly may further include an illumination source for illuminating the handle portion and/or a heating element for heating the handle portion.

Abstract: The wheelbarrow handle adapter has an adapter handle with a proximal end and a distal end with an approximate right angle bend therebetween. The adapter handle at the proximal end is attachable to a wheelbarrow handle. In one configuration a sleeve is inserted onto the end of the wheelbarrow handle and a handle bolt is inserted through the adapter handle intermediate the distal end and the proximal end to threadably engage the sleeve. In an alternate configuration the adapter handle having a tubular opening at the distal end is curved sufficiently at the distal end to insert the tubular opening onto the end of the wheelbarrow handle.

Abstract: The method and an apparatus provide for the automatic provision and transfer of a reserve lap (WR) from a reserve position (RP) to a working position (AP) in a machine (K1 to K3) for processing wound laps and for the automatic discharge of an empty tube (H) from the working position (AP). The conveying system (K, 4) is provided to convey wound laps (W) or empty tubes (H) individually or in groups between a lap-processing (K1 to K3) and a lap-forming machine (KV). The control unit (8) of the conveying system (K, 4) is connected with a central control unit (ST) which is connected with the control unit (21, 22, 23) of the respective lap-processing machine (K1 to K3), with a conveyor (T) in the lap-forming machine (Ky), as well as with the control unit (20) of the lap-forming machine (Ky), and a transfer device (58, 60, 61, 63) which can be controlled via the control unit (21,22,23) of the respective lap-processing machine (K1 to K3).

Abstract: A fiber sliver producing apparatus includes an arrangement for making a running fiber web and a web gathering device which has a plurality of walls defining an inner space through which the fiber web runs in an advancing direction. The walls are stationary during operation of the apparatus. The web gathering device has a web gathering portion causing the running fiber web to converge and a web densifying portion, situated downstream of the web gathering portion as viewed in the advancing direction, for forming a running sliver from the web. The web densifying portion has an outlet opening of cross-sectionally rectangular outline and an opening width which is at least five times greater than the opening height. Upon discharge through the outlet opening, the sliver passes through cooperating rolls of a calender roll pair defining a bight in which the outlet opening of the web gathering device is disposed.

Abstract: A distributor layer moving in a reciprocating motion to deposit a web coming from a card, on an output apron to form thereon a lap designed for subsequent mechanical bonding. A front conveyor belt transporting the web up to a folding carriage and a rear conveyor belt for supporting the other surface of the web up to a depositor carriage are driven so as to have identical moving speeds in a pinching zone. In the folding carriage the web is deviated by less than 90 degrees to move in a down slope along a section, then a turning of more than 90 degrees, is first exposed, then is externally supported by a support structure. The pinching zone slopes slightly downwards. The web is likewise exposed for the turning in the folding carriage then with external support by an arrangement in a second angular surface.

Abstract: An attachment loop for affixing to a handheld device. The attachment loop includes a self-adhesive base panel having a ring portion pivotally attached thereto. A segment of the ring portion is captured within a channel of the base panel. The base panel has an end profile generally matching the inside opening profile of the ring portion to permit the ring portion to lay flush against the surface of the handheld device.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the fastening of the top button of a dress shirt comprises a latch member having a tab portion and a hook portion. The tab portion is adapted to be sewn to the button hole placket at the top of the shirt so that the hook portion may engage the top button.

Abstract: A strap clamping block for swimming goggles, having a pair of guiding channels which are independent of each other and adapted to guide two sections of a strap extending in parallel to each other, respectively. The guiding channels respectively have separator surfaces curved, in the vicinity of a rear end of the clamping block, so as to separate the two sections of the strap up- and downward from each other.

Abstract: A slide fastener assembly includes a first coupling member that has a plurality of locking tabs. A second coupling member has a plurality of locking channels. Each of the locking channels of the second coupling member receives one of the locking tabs of the first coupling member when the second coupling member and the first coupling member are pressed together. A slider assembly is slidably coupled to the first coupling member and the second coupling member. The slider slides in a first direction along the first coupling member and the second coupling member for locking each of the locking tabs of the first coupling member into a respective one of the locking channels of the second coupling member. The slider slides in a second direction for removing each of the locking tabs of the first coupling member from the respective one of the locking channels of the second coupling member.

Abstract: A closure for a seat belt comprises a release button shiftably mounted on a frame and cooperating with a latch which can be swiveled between a locking position and an opening position around a swiveling axis, and a blocking element that can assume a blocking position in which it blocks the latch in the locking position. The blocking element is mounted on the frame so as to pivot around an axis that passes through a center of gravity of the blocking element, so that it can be swiveled by the release button out of the blocking position into a release position.

Abstract: The circular stretchers are arranged in front and back of a ring-shaped die, and must ensure that the tubular fabrics are transported on the ring-shaped die pressed down smoothly and without any folds. The circular stretchers each have a spreader ring, which is held within the tubular goods completely free of attachment, and a centering ring locked to the spreader rings, which are positioned directly in front and back of the ring-shaped die in the running direction of the tubular fabrics. The ring-shaped die is used for water removal or wet finishing dry tubular fabrics through vacuum extraction.

Abstract: This patent discloses a method for cremating human remains by launching the remains into the upper atmosphere or beyond to cause the remains to combust through heat generated during atmospheric reentry.

Abstract: The present invention desirably provides a fabric including a synthetic fiber structure first zone, a synthetic fiber structure second zone, and a short fiber third zone. The first zone may include a spunbond web layer and a meltblown web layer. The synthetic fiber structure second zone may be positioned proximate to the synthetic fiber structure first zone and the short fiber third zone may be positioned substantially between the first and second zones. Desirably, the first and second zones are entwined.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bimorph type piezoelectric element including a first step of providing a first piezoelectric single-crystal plate having a first surface and a second surface; a second step of providing a second piezoelectric single-crystal plate having a third surface and a fourth surface; a third step of directly bonding the third surface of the second piezoelectric single-crystal plate to the first surface of the first piezoelectric single-crystal plate without using any adhesives; a fourth step of forming a freely vibrating part by grinding away the second surface of the first piezoelectric single-crystal plate to a first depth and with a first spacing; and a fifth step of producing an element having a supporting member and the freely vibrating part by cutting the first piezoelectric single-crystal plate and second piezoelectric single-crystal plate with the freely vibrating part included, which have been prepared in the fourth step, with a predetermined spacing and at least in one of the dire