Abstract: Children's garment set consisting of three pieces packed in a package bag which includes a children's dress, uniform or rompers wherein the upper and lower parts are two different pieces connected to each other in various known ways of connecting fabric pieces and wherein two or more upper pieces are provided which van be connected to the basic lower part in known ways of connecting fabric pieces thus enabling the replacement of the upper part.

Abstract: A suit that has excellent comfort during regular wearing and while using a wheelchair includes a top having a back body having a left half back body and a right half back body, a back body center joint line for constituting a back seam and located at a center of the back body, a left back body dividing seam line for dividing the left half back body in a middle portion in its width direction and located between the back body center joint line and a side seam of the left half, and a right back body dividing seam line for dividing the right half back body in a middle portion in its width direction and located between the back body center joint line and a side seam of the right half.

Abstract: A multidimensional camouflage outer wear garment system including garments made of various combinations of two-dimensional and three-dimensional camouflage material. The two-dimensional and three-dimensional camouflage materials are positioned within garments so as to distort the smooth line silhouette of the wearer, thereby enhancing the total effectiveness of the camouflage. Zones of three-dimensional material are disposed across limited selected regions of the garments to maintain continuity of silhouette distortion while two-dimensional material is disposed over predefined extended regions adjacent the zones of three-dimensional material.

Abstract: A cap with a pattern mold sheet including a crown main body formed by a plurality of panels, and a visor portion that is secured to a forward edge of the crown and which extends outwardly therefrom. In order to give an improved three-dimensional effect to a desired pattern such as logos, symbols, or emblems which a user wants, the pattern mold sheet is used which heightens the three-dimensional effect as compared with the traditional use of embroidery threads. The pattern mold sheet is formed with a three-layer structure including an upper stretchable fabric material or polyurethane, a sponge and a lower fabric material. The pattern mold sheet is formed by heating a sheet with the heater and pressing the mold frame with the shape of the pattern and the size of the sheet a user wants on the heated sheet with a compressor. The level of the pattern can be differently represented on the pattern mold sheet by varying the depth of the inner part of the mold frame, thus heightening the three-dimensional effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diving and swimming mask, comprising a mask body (1) which has at least one front opening, and means (3, 4) for firmly securing and/or holding the peripheral edge of at least one transparent member (2) in a water tight manner all along the peripheral edge of said front opening. According to the invention, the mask has at least one, two, three or more members (6) for finishing the peripheral edge of the assembly consisting of the transparent member (2), the mask body (1) and the securing members (3, 4), which members (6) may be added and/or secured at least or only by interlock and/or shape fitting, and after the addition of the means for water tightly securing the transparent member (2) to the mask body (1).

Abstract: An equipment mounting assembly for mounting equipment in a pool cover box is provided, including at least one positioning feature configured to engage at least two walls of the pool cover box and at least one mounting plate, the at least one positioning feature adjustably connected to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A lid support bracket assembly for supporting a pool cover box lid includes a wall mount and a bracket angularly adjustably coupled to the wall mount.

Abstract: A pool cover box assembly for housing a swimming pool cover installed at an end of a swimming pool having a first facia positioned along at least one edge of the swimming pool, including a plurality of vertical walls, including a rear wall, a lid having a front edge and a rear edge, the rear edge being removably engaged with the rear wall, and a second facia connected with the front edge of the lid, the second facia being complimentary in shape with the first facia, an end of the second facia in substantial alignment with an end of the first facia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hip bath including a rear space (1) with a seat (2) as well as a front space (3) with a door opening (5) in a front side (4) thereof, said door opening (5) being closable by a door (6), wherein the seat (2) has a seat surface (7) with a notch (8), which extends rearwardly and divides said seat surface in two portions (7a, 7b). The front space (3) has as constant or substantially constant width (VB) and the rear space (1) has a greater width (HB) than the front space (3).

Abstract: An automatic shower and bathtub cleaning device, with no connection to the water supply piping, that directs cleaning fluid through nozzles that are positioned or adjusted to allow coverage of the entire inside surface of the shower or bathtub enclosure. The device consists of a main body, cleaning fluid reservoir, electric pump, nozzles, and a control circuit that allows either local or remote initiation of the device's cleaning cycle operation.

Abstract: A sanitary cleansing apparatus is provided for attachment to conventional toilets to facilitate posterior part cleansing with a cleaning fluid after use of the toilet. The “First Embodiment” utilizes a conventional toilet flush tank as its cleaning fluid source. A submergible housing, containing functional operating components and cleaning fluid, is inserted into the toilet flush tank. The submergible housing derives its cleaning fluid through a number of communicating fluid entry openings along its vertical axis while the functional operating components consist primarily of a cleaning fluid pump, a pressure release valve, and an electrical heater. A cleaning nozzle is mounted within the confines of a conventional toilet bowl. The cleaning nozzle creates a diffusing stream of cleaning fluid directed toward a projected cleaning area located within the confines of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A sofa bed is provided with a backrest and a bed/seating portion supported by a frame. The frame has a back member with inverted “L” slotted posts, the slots receiving pins on connection member's ends that are pivotally connected to the backrest. Manipulation of the backrest causes the pins to rest in a horizontal slot portion, the connection members then causing the backrest top to be spaced from the frame back member into a forward position in which it is oriented to serve as a seat back for an occupant seated on the bed member. Positioning members brace the backrest bottom against the frame. Further manipulation causes the pins to descend into a vertical slot portion allowing the connection members to pivot such that the backrest is in a substantially flush position against the frame back. Lid members and permanent and removable side portions are provided, with attachable cushioned armrests.

Abstract: A winch assembly comprising

Abstract: A bed base and bed base kit includes four side members, each being symmetrical about its longitudinal axis. The side members are assembled into a rectangular structure with the members positioned to stand vertically upright on their edges. Opposed side members are of the same length and are connected at adjacent ends by a two-component connector. A first component of the connector is attached to the opposed ends of each one of a first pair of opposing side members and a second component is attached to the opposed ends of each one a second pair of opposing side members. The second components are offset from the longitudinal axis of the one side member to which they re attached. Thus, when the side members are assembled to form the rectangular structure, the respective edges of the side members are substantially flush with each other.

Abstract: An improved structure of a ventilated mattress with cooling and warming effect is disclosed. The structure comprises a mattress body, a warming/cooling air-delivery controlling box, and a connecting tube. The control box produces warming/cooling air to the mattress body via the connecting tube and the warming/cooling air is released via a plurality of ventilation buttons mounted at the surface of the mattress body. Thereby, the mattress provides the user with a warming/cooling effect.

Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.

Abstract: A headrest, armrest, or other attachment to an image diagnosis bed apparatus having leaf springs formed as integral parts of its connecting portion, and a bed apparatus tabletop with a connecting hole for the insertion of the attachment connecting portion at one end and fixing holes for the leaf springs at its top. Also, an armrest shaped so as to be capable of being placed over a headrest connected to the tabletop.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable tabletop personal support apparatus includes a positioning base for positioning on the top of a table, a supporting mattress unit pivoted to the positioning base and adapted to support the user's head and chest, and an angle adjustment unit provided between the positioning base and the supporting mattress unit and adapted to support the supporting mattress unit on the positioning base in a tilted position.

Abstract: Specific methods of dewrinkling fabrics (such as garments, tablecloths, and the like) through a spray-treatment with aqueous formulations of non-film producing fiber lubricants are provided. Such a method provides a relatively simple, yet highly effective manner of removing wrinkles from fabrics and also, since films are not produced on the surface of the target fabric substrate, of also permitting greater rewrinkling resistance to the treated fabric itself. A fabric treated in accordance with this method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variant EGIII cellulases that have improved stability and/or performance. The variant cellulases have replacements at sensitive residues to improve stability and/or performance.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation precursor chosen from 1-(4-aminophenyl)pyrrolidines and acid addition salts of formula (I), and at least one direct dye and processes comprising such compositions.

Abstract: A one-package post-foaming oxidation hair dye composition containing uricase, uric acid, at least one oxidation dye, and at least one post-foaming agent is provided. The oxidation hair dye composition is packaged in a single package, and foams after spreading on hair.

Abstract: The method for simultaneously dyeing and permanent shaping of hair includes mixing a hair shaping component (A) containing from 6 to 15 percent by weight of a keratin-reducing substance with a dye component (B) to form a dyeing and shaping composition prior to application on the hair; treating the hair with the dyeing and shaping composition and then allowing it to act on the hair for from 3 to 30 minutes; after that, treating the hair with a fixing composition; allowing the fixing composition to act on the hair from 1 to 40 minutes and then subsequently rinsing the hair. The dye component (B) contains at least one oxidative coupler compound and at least one oxidative dyestuff selected from a group consisting of certain 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivatives and certain amino-phenol derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair care compositions including a polyalkyleneglycol(n)alkylamine of formula (I), (II), or mixtures thereof, wherein each R is independently a saturated, unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R′ is a saturated, unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, each m is 2 or 3, each n is 2 or 3, each x and each y are independently a number of 1 or more wherein the sum of each x and each y is from about 3 to about 9; and wherein X- is any safe and suitable salt forming anion selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate, nitrate, sulfonate, sulfate, alkylsulfate, alkyl sulfonate, glutamate aspartate, and mixtures thereof; and wherein the melting point of the polyalkyleneglycol(n)alkylamine is less than about 45° C.; and a gel matrix comprising a cationic surfactant, a solid fatty compound, and water.

Abstract: A hair colouring and/or bleaching composition comprising a peroxygen bleaching agent, an alkoxylated benzoic acid and an oxidative hair coloring agent. The hair colouring and/or bleaching compositions of the invention have excellent stability and provide improved overall hair colouring and/or bleaching performance.

Abstract: A process for tinting of articles molded from a polymeric resin is disclosed. Preferably, the article is molded from polycarbonate and the process entails immersing the molded article in a dye bath that contains water, dye, a carrier and an optional surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention is a wheelbarrow dump ramp. It provides a novel apparatus that can be removably attached to the side of a dumpster and may include a ramp for wheeling the wheelbarrow up to the level of the dumpster opening. The present invention further provides a recessed tire drop near the top of the ramp such that the front wheel of the wheelbarrow drops partially through the tire drop and movement of the wheelbarrow forward into the dumpster, or backward down the ramp, is resisted. The wheelbarrow can then be tilted forward and the contents dumped into the dumpster. The present invention may further provide one or more stop members that keep the wheelbarrow from being over-tipped and falling into the dumpster.

Abstract: A transit boarding platform panel comprising a base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and a bottom plate, a first end, a second end, a first side and second side. Between the top deck and bottom plate are a series of internal longitudinal and cross support members. The top deck has a central section and opposite end sections. Detectable warning tiles are mounted to the top surfaces of the end sections. The top surface of the central section has a slip resistant surface. Positive drainage is provided by the top deck to facilitate runoff of any precipitation and prevent standing pools of water. Positive drainage is further provided by the interface between adjacent panels utilizing a ship lap configuration with a drainage channel beneath the joint between adjacent panels.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush has a rotatable shaft with a cam preferably at a remote end of the shaft, which fits into a slot in a bristle holder. The holder is mounted for rotation in a toothbrush head. When the shaft rotates cam describes a circle and drivingly engages the slot to cause the holder to vibrate in a first brushing motion. A second bristle holder is also driven by the shaft, for a second kind of brushing motion. The second bristle holder is driven through and engagement with a portion of the remote end and/or with one or more additional cams or cam portions included on the shaft.

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush has a rotatable shaft with a remote cam, which fits into a slot in a bristle holder. The holder is mounted for rotation in a toothbrush head. When the shaft rotates the remote end describes a circle and drivingly engages the slot to cause the holder to vibrate in a first brushing motion. A second bristle holder is driven by the first bristle holder, for a complimentary brushing motion. The second bristle holder is driven through and engagement with a pin or cam extending from the first bristle holder.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes a body having an interior hollow region for retaining a motor, one or more batteries, and a drive mechanism. The toothbrush includes multiple bristle carriers. Each of the bristle carriers undergoes some type of movement and is driven by the motor. Various combinations of movement of the bristle carriers are described.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The electric toothbrush includes a body having an interior hollow region for retaining one or more motors, batteries, and drive mechanisms. The toothbrush includes multiple bristle carriers. Each of the bristle carriers undergoes some type of movement and is driven by the one or more motors and drive mechanisms. Various combinations of movement of the bristle carriers are described. And, numerous drive train mechanisms are disclosed for achieving the noted motions.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein, a head having a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. First and second bristle holders are associated with the head. The first bristle holder oscillates or rotates. The second bristle holder is reciprocates in generally the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the head but does not rotate or oscillate. The motor is operatively connected to the first and second bristle holders.

Abstract: A new and improved brush is disclosed which would allow a user to both brush and squee gee a vehicle. The brush head would be approximately eight to ten inches in length, three to five inches in width, and three to four inches in height, and would have a plurality of bristles on one side of it, similar to that of a typical brush head. In addition, the brush head would have at least one “squee gee” blade, which would allow a user to squee gee, or wipe clean, the windows of a car after they would be scrubbed by the plurality of bristles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mop having an elongate shaft, a mop element, and an operating member that is axially movable along a portion of the shaft between a range of mopping positions and a latch position. One end portion of the mop element is retained in a fixed position at one end of the shaft, the other end portion of the mop element is retained at one end of the operating member with an intermediate mopping portion formed into a bight. In accordance with the invention, the mop includes a latch mechanism for axially retaining the operating member in the latch position. The latch mechanism includes a detent portion and a shoulder portion. One portion is fixedly mounted to the shaft and the other is mounted on the operating member. Preferably, the mop is a twist mop wherein the operating member is relatively rotatable with respect to the shaft. More preferably, the mop includes a ratchet mechanism for releasably restricting relative rotation of the operating member and shaft to one direction of rotation.

Abstract: A wiper plate for a cleaning implement, in particular for damp and wet mopping, having an essentially flat cleaning surface, and having first facilities for fastening a handle and second facilities for the detachable fastening of an interchangeable mopping covering, the cleaning surface (7) being subdivided into at least two functional surfaces having different cleaning functions; and means are provided by which the functional surfaces may each be brought into use without the occurrence of substantial mutual, negative influences on their cleaning functions.

Abstract: A cleaning brush for golf clubs, and in particular, a cleaning brush for cleaning the face and grooves of a golf club, is provided. The brush can be clamped securely to the retractable legs of a golf bag, which golf bag preferably has an integral support stand. The brush design allows the golfer to clean their clubs without needing to handle the cleaning brush. An improved method for cleaning golf clubs is thus obtained.

Abstract: A toothbrush, having a handle and a resiliently flexible bristle-bearing head wherein, when the toothbrush is in its normal stress-free configuration, the free ends of bristles lying along a longitudinal and/or transverse axis of the brush form a generally concave profile adapted to suit the buccal surface of the teeth. The toothbrush head can flexibly conform to a convex profile to suit the labial surface of the teeth or to avoid damage to the gums.

Abstract: A toothbrush with bristles containing a far-infrared emitting material and multi-element minerals is disclosed. The negative ions and radiation emitted from the bristles stimulate the cells of the gums and help prevent periodontal conditions.

Abstract: Ultrasonic cleaning devices comprise a sonotrode and a power supply adapted to supply current to the sonotrode, and further include one or more features which facilitate use of the ultrasonic cleaning devices by consumers, improve the safety of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers, and/or improve the cleaning efficiency of the ultrasonic cleaning devices when used by consumers.

Abstract: A bagless vacuum cleaner having a removable dust extraction and collection unit. The removable dust extraction and collection unit has an enclosed inlet chamber and an enclosed outlet chamber. The bottom wall of the enclosed inlet chamber is pivotally hinged such that the bottom wall can be alternatively opened and closed. When opened, accumulated dust within the inlet chamber is conveniently gravitated out of the dust extraction and collection unit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.

Abstract: A grommet apparatus comprises a wire, a hard grommet having a having a tubular wall portion contacted with the wire, a base portion contacted with the wire and a flexible engaging portion formed on the tubular wall portion and engaged with an opening, and a soft grommet having a surrounding portion surrounding the hard grommet, a first seal portion extended from the surrounding portion and fluid-tightly contacted with a surface of the panel, a wire fitting portion fitted onto the wire and a second seal portion fitted between the opening and the hard grommet.

Abstract: A control assembly for holding a pivoted door in an open position and releasable to enable the door to swing to a closed position. A rotor is connected to the door in a manner such that when the door is opened the rotor is rotated in one direction to a locking position and when the door is closed the rotor is rotated in the opposite direction. A locking detent is engagable with the rotor to prevent the rotor from rotating in the opposite direction and thereby to hold the door open. The detent is retracted when the rotor is rotated past the locking position to a release position. The detent is held retracted until the rotor is rotated past the locking position enabling the door to close.

Abstract: An Attachable/Detachable Multiple Adjustable Cylindrical Tubes Apparatus for vehicles. Apparatus clamps onto a vehicle's frame. The Apparatus is lightweight, simple to operate, detachable and suitable for travel. Cylindrical Adjustable Tubes made of a sturdy material so as to not bend easily and withstand applied pressure when steering and maneuvering vehicle. In addition, protective Fitted Caps cover all tube endings to minimize injury to chaperone or occupant. Cylindrical Adjustable Tubes contain multiple insertion holes, which secure length adjustments. Additionally, when attached to vehicle, the Attachment is designed to not obstruct a pedestrian's walkway.

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 hinged-bezel system for use with electronic devices housed in equipment enclosures. The system, comprising a comb, a clamp plate, and a hinged bezel, extends the pivot of a hinge outward from the face of a equipment enclosure to allow full access to components within the equipment enclosure, through the front face of the equipment enclosure, without removing the hinged bezel. Additionally, the system allows the electronic device to be fully anchored to the equipment enclosure. The comb, mounted to the front face of the equipment enclosure, securely fastens to the clamp plate, which is attached to the front sidewall of the electronic device along with the hinged bezel.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a universal pivoting extendable handle assembly that includes a handle that is movable from a protected retracted position in a contoured mounting plate to a fixed angularly rotated position that is about 35° from the vertical in order to minimize the vertical force on the handgrip experienced by users of wide range of heights while towing the luggage. The handle can be provided with one or a pair of telescoping legs and various handgrip configurations.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one end thereof that is designed to receive a number of different pole connectors. The illustrated socket is provided with a tapered wall section and a circumferential groove, with the former being configured to provide a press fit attachment between the handle and connector and the latter being configured to provide a snap fit attachment between the handle and the connector.

Abstract: A lightweight cement trowel handle with preferred tightness and safe grip, comprises a handle interlocked by aligning two shell-shaped bottom seat and top cover through high frequency pressure and sheathed by a soft TPR material as the external layer; wherein, the bottom seat and the upper cover not only have reinforcing ribs disposed on the inner sides, but also have clamp frames with several double diameter holes disposed in the front aspect; a ring seat is disposed at the distal end of the bottom seat; an insert end of the said top cover is forced into an insert slot of the ring seat for mutual alignment and interlock; a blade piece is clamped between the clamp frames of the handle, penetrated by a screw and fastened by a nut; thereby the said hexagon nut is fitly received and fixed inside the double diameter hole of the top cover.