Abstract: A utensil for handling sensitive material is disclosed. The utensil includes a pair of pockets for receiving a user's hand and being formed of a flexible material, wherein each of the pockets has an open end, a closed end and two sides. One side of each pocket is flat and arranged in opposition to the other, thereby forming opposing sides. A hinge joins together the pair of pockets at the opposing sides and at the open ends thereof. The hinge biases the pockets in a closed position such that the pair of pockets are separable by the user for gripping the sensitive material with the opposing sides at the closed ends of the pockets.

Abstract: A stretch garment for body slimming and health caring is made of fabric with good-stretch, light, thin, good-strength special treatment to help people healthy. The fabric comprises a skin layer, a middle layer and an inner layer. The skin layer is made of polyurethane (PU), thermal polyurethane (TPU) or artificial leather. The middle layer could be added the powder of far-infrared ray, curing of perfume and the oils of aromatherapy, anti-bacteria, herbs, medicines or the formula of negative ion to reduce people stress, and so on. The inner layer is made of warm-fiber fabric. Due to the combination, fats in a human body could be burn easily during exercise and the specific formula in the fabric could be absorbed through the skin or taking breath so that the garment could not only make people slim but also keep people's bodies health.

Abstract: A headwear item such as a cap, having a mutiaxially stretchable band is provided. The band comprises multiple layers of uniaxially or multiaxially stretchable material connected with elastic stitching for making the band multiaxially stretchable. Such biaxially stretchable band may utilize any fabric that is uniaxially or biaxially stretchable for the layers of the band, allowing for a wide variety of fabrics to be utilized. Additionally, the elastic stitching between the layers of the band provide for varying space between the layers, making the band lighter, and providing comfort and breathability to the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat the circumference of which is automatically adjusted in accordance with the size of the wearer's head. Thus, the invention provides a hat equipped with a dimension adjusting mechanism, which comprises a guiding body formed with a guiding groove and positioned circumferentially on the rear inside of a hat, and a guiding member fitted in the guiding groove of the guiding body in a slidable manner under elastic force, whereby the circumference of the hat is adjusted automatically depending on the size of the wearer's head. Further, the clamping means or stopper provided on the adjusting mechanism serves to relieve the possible tightening feeling on the wearer's head by clamping the adjusting mechanism at a chosen desired position.

Abstract: A waterproof oversock for covering a conventional sock so that outer footwear, e.g., shoes or boots, may be removed and the sock will be protected from a wet and/or dirty floor, e.g., a ski lodge floor. The oversock includes a foot portion and leg portion extending upwardly from the foot portion. The oversock is constructed from an elastic material, stretchable to fit over a conventional sock. The oversock is portable, flexible, and foldable into a small package to be carried in a conventional pant or coat pocket, for example.

Abstract: A belt for use by healthcare worker includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the worker to which a plurality of holders (or containers) is attached. The holders are preferably adapted to hold or containing various items that are often used by healthcare workers in the course of their routine. For example, at least one of the holders can be a pouch fabricated from a lightweight, durable and flexible material. Preferably, the entire belt is fabricated from a generally, lightweight, durable and flexible material. In addition to pouches, which can hold or contain items of various size, shape etc., one or more of the holders can be adapted to hold specific items. For example, at least one of the holder can be a bottle holder. A belt for use by a person requiring care, supervision or oversight (for example, a child or a patient of diminished capacity) includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the person.

Abstract: A chamois for use within the seat area of a cycling garment includes a non-woven polyester interfacing or batting layer with a bottom surface that engages the cycling garment. The polyester layer provides a pad area for association with the buttocks of a cycling individual, two side pad areas for association with the upper inside thighs of the individual, and a pad area for association with the lower abdominal area of the individual. A thin and low hardness synthetic foam layer has a shape that complements the polyester layer, and a bottom surface thereof engages a top surface of the polyester layer. A thick, high hardness, synthetic foam layer is associated with the thin foam layer and occupies the pad area association with the buttocks. A synthetic leather layer has a shape that complements the shape of the polyester layer and a bottom surface thereof engages the top surface of the thin foam layer and the top surface of the thick foam layer.

Abstract: For the present we register a hybrid Inner Cushion for Helmets based on a Composite Foam sandwiched between two foils. The cushions or paddings used in the last century by helmets manufacturers (mainly made with expanded polystyrene, EPS or expanded polypropylene, EPP) absorb impacts by elastic deformation of the material, producing a significant bounce back after being compressed. The composite foams of the present invention avoid the ‘bounce back on head’ effect by converting a large fraction of the incoming kinetic energy in plastic deformation of the material. Thus, the ‘bounce effect’ or ‘counter-coup lesions’, which largely enhance the first impact brain damage, can be greatly reduced. Two covering foils, either made by a metal (i.e. aluminum) or a combination of a metal and a polymer (i.e. mylar), protect the cushion material against environment and other eventual damaging agents.

Abstract: A garment system for healthcare providers including pants, a shirt, and a hood that provides a protective barrier against fluid or airborne contaminates. The pants have drawstrings and loops at the waist and have at least one bellows pocket with cover flap and at least one utility loop for holding various items. The shirt has a one pocket adapted to hold a writing utensil and incorporates a security badge attachment loop. Another pocket has a pull tab on the flap for easy access when the user is gloved. Removable insignia enable the user to remove personal identification information prior to laundering. The hood removably fastens to the shirt collar and has a clear or translucent face shield to permit viewing but be a fluid barrier, and, side openings to permit sound and air to pass into the hood. The shirt can be long or short sleeve, or convertible.

Abstract: A support mechanism for supporting a cover of a hot tub, according to the present invention, including a first cradle bracket for fixedly securing proximate an upper surface of the hot tub; and a second cradle bracket for fixedly securing proximate the upper surface of the hot tub at a location spaced from the first cradle bracket, wherein each of the first and second cradle brackets includes a substantially L-shaped recess for receiving and holding the cover when removed from across the top of the hot tub.

Abstract: A flushing mechanism for a dual flush cistern system comprises a float assembly (1) comprising a hollow valve stem (2) carrying a sealing valve (3) for sealing the outlet opening of the cistern at or towards one end and being open at each end to define an overflow passage and a float (6) fixedly attached around the valve stem (2), a cylindrical guide member (7) surrounding the float (6) and having at the end adjacent the sealing valve at least one opening to allow liquid to pass to the outlet opening, an operating rod (17) arranged to move vertically upward to raise the float assembly (1) to open the vavle (3), first and second operating means (25, 26) arranged to effect such vertical movement of the operating rod (17), the first operating means (25), an operation, being arranged to raise the float assembly (1) a first distance to a level which the float assembly (1) is buoyant, and the second operating means (26) being arranged to raise the float assembly (1) a second distance, less than the first distance i

Abstract: A toilet bowl washer fluid reservoir drain valve spacer body is capable of mounting flapper action valves capable of achieving improvement of water-saving effect on every existing toilet bowl washer fluid reservoir. The toilet bowl washer fluid reservoir drain valve spacer body includes a main body section which has corn shape capable of being seated on the upper edge section of a drain valve seat while sticking fast thereto and opening section is provided at underneath of the main body section and upper edge section of the corn shaped main body section is capable of detachably sticking fast to annular seal ring of the flapper action valve, and a holding section for holding an overflow pipe “f” and for support the flapper action valve “c” in such a way as to be able to swing the flapper action valve in the vertical direction, in which the holding section is protruded from the main body section to form the toilet bowl washer fluid reservoir drain valve spacer body.

Abstract: A shower curtain assembly which includes a shower curtain having a plurality of straps, each of the straps using a hook and loop structure (e.g. VELCRO™) for securing the straps to a main body of the shower curtain to thereby form a plurality of loops for hanging the shower curtain on a curtain rod. The shower curtain assembly of the present invention also includes a shower curtain liner that employs a hook and loop structure for securing the liner to the shower curtain.

Abstract: A cushion device for use when at least partially submerged in the water of a bath, a hot tub or the like, comprising a flexible hollow, enclosed shell having upper and lower ends, and being capable of containing liquid without substantial leakage, and having a plurality of ports that can allow gas or liquid to enter into or to escape from the shell, the ports being provided with closure means which can substantially prevent entry and escape of gas or liquid from the shell. The shell is capable of maintaining a substantial volume by virtue of a spacing device or its own inherent firmness, rigidy or stiffness, when the shell is open to ambient water or air pressure, and further comprises a weight tending to hold the lower end of said device in a position below said upper end when the device is submerged or partially submerged. The device is designed to fill automatically with water while a bathtub is being filled.

Abstract: A one-piece foam plastic bathtub cushion is presented, intended for therapeutic and ordinary bathing uses. The cushion is self-drying and non-skid, in the shape of a human torso, and easy to roll up and store. The cushion can be made in two-layers, the top layer of cushioning material, the bottom layer made of tougher, non-skid plastic.

Abstract: Disclosed are an infant's chamber pot having a health checking function and an operating method thereof. The infant's chamber pot comprises a power source section; a temperature sensor installed on a bottom surface inside the chamber pot to measure a temperature of stool; a controller electrically connected to the temperature sensor, operated by a voltage supplied from the power source section and having a memory part in which melody signal data and warning signal data are stored, the controller selectively outputting the melody signal data or the warning signal data depending upon the stool temperature sensed by the temperature sensor, by comparing the stool temperature with a normal threshold temperature; and a speaker electrically connected to an output terminal of the controller, the speaker converting the signal data outputted from the controller into an audible signal and then, outputting the audible signal.

Abstract: An infant bed is slidably attachable to a bed frame such that the infant bed can be moved along a length of the bed frame. The infant bed can be readily moved in relation to the bed to maintain infant/adult closeness and facilitate adult ingress/egress from the adult bed.

Abstract: A webbed frame includes a plurality of first and second straps mounted on a frame body to form a net. Each of the first and second straps has two opposite end sections trained on the frame body. A plurality of spaced apart retainers are fixed on the frame body. Each of several adjuster units includes a connector mounted slidably on a respective one of the retainers and connected to a respective one of the first and second straps. An adjusting bolt threadedly engages and extends through the connector, and has an abutting end that abuts against the frame body such that rotation of the adjusting bolt results in concurrent movement of the connector and the respective one of the first and second straps so as to adjust tension of the net on the frame body.

Abstract: A swaddling blanket (10) including a right-hand folding section (28) with a right side edge (22) having an angular extent (40) and a left-hand folding section (30) with a left side edge (26). Fold lines (42, 44) define the folds for right- and left-hand fold sections and in particular, right-hand fold line (42) positions right side edge (22) parallel with left-hand fold line (44) when right-hand fold section (28) is in its first fold position. This parallel arrangement prompts folding left-hand fold section (30) about fold line (44) at a slightly upward angle over right-hand fold section (28) and around to the back of an infant swaddled in the blanket, forming the blanket snugly around the infant with a minimum of unsecured excess material.

Abstract: EZ Access Table is far more accessible than your conventional hospital table. It has more optional positions versus the standard “up and down” setting of a conventional hospital table. It has a contemporary furniture look that is not like the conventional hospital tables, which gives you a hospital feel. It adjusts to the person in a wheelchair instead the person in the wheelchair adjusting to the table. The EZ Access Table will enhance the lives of disabled people rather it's at home, hospitals or rehabilitation centers.

Abstract: The bed, in particular a sickbed or nursing bed, comprises a bedstead (12) having a mattress supporting surface (18) and a plurality of swivelling rollers (42) each of which is provided with a holding element (50) attached to the bedstead (12) and at least one roller body (48) rotatably supported on the holding element (50). The bedstead (12) comprises receiving portions (60) for the holding elements (50). Each receiving portion (60) has an open lower side (64) averting the mattress supporting surface (18) of the bedstead (12), beyond which lower side (64) the respective holding element (50) projects. Each receiving portion (60) is further open at at least one side face (68) essentially extending transversely to the lower side (64). The holding elements (50) are capable of being inserted via these side faces (68) into the receiving portions (60).

Abstract: Disclosed is a cushion for relieving fatigue and reforming a sleeping position. The cushion includes a cylindrical sponge, and first, second and third driving motors placed in the sponge to apply vibrations to a user. A controller controls the first, second and third driving motors to generate the vibrations. The cushion also has a cylindrical plastic frame having open ends so that one end of the sponge is fixed in the frame, and an inner cover covers the sponge and first and second molded bodies of the frame. A vessel receiving a battery is inserted into an end of the frame, and a cap covers an opening of the vessel and is equipped with an input unit and a display unit of the controller. An aromatic case is mounted to the cap and has an aromatic material therein for releasing the aroma, and an outer cover covers the inner cover and the frame.

Abstract: The abstract of the invention is a concept of a design as shown in drawings. The original design offers non limited added ornamental features, materials, colors, textures, features, size to the original concept. The design as shown in drawing offers non limited purpose with the change of added features and ordimental added design to the original concept. The purpose is to offer the ordimental features and added features to the original concept in creation of marketing and sales.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cushion.

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 ach on one of the concentric perimeters 6 and 7 can be strictly in a straight line during its centripetal path, if between two other points 28 at the entrance of the successive fissures, slits or cells 4 located on the external perimeter 7 of the path followed takes at least for a certain length an aspect strictly of a straight line or flat part 29, one of the lat 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 the is 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, constrictiv

Abstract: A rigid corner piece for maintaining the square appearance of a mattress having foam sides. The corner piece anchors two of the foam pieces together to form a butt joint. The corner piece is constructed and arranged to be relatively undetectable by a person sitting on the side of the bed. The corner piece preferably defines a groove into which the two foam pieces may be placed at a relatively right angle to each other.

Abstract: A surface for a patient Support or a part thereof. The surface comprises an inflatable air bladder formed of anti-shear material. A cover including a foam layer and a highly stretchable material layer is placed over the air bladder.

Abstract: A combination cork extractor and foil cutter comprising an elongated handle having first and second ends, a cork extractor being pivotably connected to the handle adjacent the first end thereof. An arcuate shaped member has first and second spaced apart accurate shaped portions positioned at the second end of the elongated handle. The first accurate shaped first portion is spring biased in a position whereby a space is formed between the first and second arcuate shaped portions. A first cutter is secured on the first arcuate shaped portion and a second cutter is secured on the second arcuate shaped portion. A protrusion is formed on the first arcuate shaped portion enabling a user to force the first and second arcuate shaped portions together thus engaging the foil wrapped around the neck of a bottle positioned therebetween.

Abstract: A method of treating a textile, and particularly a leather surface, includes the steps of applying a pre-cured silicone emulsion to the textile, wiping a surface of the textile to remove any excess pre-cured silicone emulsion, and drying the leather.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The object of the invention is an agent for oxidatively dyeing keratin fibers, wherein it contains (a) at least one 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivative of Formula (I), (II) or (III) or its salt with organic or inorganic acids, 1

Abstract: The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous dyeing such as hair comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least a coupling agent selected among 3,5-diamino-pyridine derivatives and their addition salts with an acid, at least an oxidation base, and at least a particular cationic or amphoteric polymer. The invention also concerns dyeing methods and devices using said composition.

Abstract: A composition for coloring keratin fibers, containing an indoline, an indole, or a derivative thereof in combination with at least one amino acid or oligopeptide. The composition is useful for coloring human hair and restoring grey hair to its natural color. The formulation can be applied with atmospheric oxygen as the sole oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning individual items of cutlery includes a liquid-proof container having spray nozzles with a supply line within the liquid-proof container through which a cleaning fluid is able to be sprayed, the container having a base with an outlet and an aperture through which an item of cutlery is able to be partially inserted into the container for cleaning. The spray nozzles within the container are, preferably, stationary relative to the item of cutlery being cleaned and directed so that the cleaning fluid strikes the item of cutlery inserted into the container for cleaning with a control device for controlling the supply of the cleaning fluid passing through the supply line to the spray nozzles. There is at least one slot in the top side of the cleaning device, so that the item of cutlery can be stored in close proximity to the liquid-proof container.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush has a brush head which is mounted in a movable manner, and a drive for producing an oscillating operating movement in the brush head. The drive includes a cyclically movable drive part and a follower part. The follower part is biased against the drive part so that the follower part follows the drive part's cyclic drive movement. A sensor determines the brush head's contact pressure by sensing the extent of coupling between the follower part and the drive part, and determining the contact pressure of the brush head based on the extent of coupling.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet (29) is formed with a trough-hole (29a) at a portion corresponding to a cavity of a mold along with a slit (29b) or a flow cavity cut (29c) at every corner at an outer periphery of the through-hole (29a) and is placed between a first mold half and a second mold half of the mold to clean the inside of the mold, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the mold.

Abstract: Cleaning brush with water-maintaining effect, including: a resilient main body having a neck section, a first expanding section formed on upper side of the neck section and a second expanding section formed on lower side of the neck section; and a fitting member made of water-absorbent material and having an opening. The fitting member is fitted around the first expanding section to tightly enclose a predetermined portion of the first expanding section. The water-absorbent fitting member is able to maintain the water contained in the first expanding section and the fitting member. The cleaning brush is designed with various patterns and also has massaging effect.

Abstract: An ice scraper with brush and the glove, which has an anatomically designed handle grip. The ice scraper and the brush are mounted into the glove to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The ice scraper blade and the brush are inserted into a fork branched handle, which is designed with a comfortable and firm grip to maximize the scraping force when applied to an ice covered windshield of a car. Glove is made out of waterproof fabric and internally can be insulated with any thermo-insulating fabric. The glove is provided with Velcro fasteners that are placed at the end of the glove. This prevents entering of the snow and ice into the glove.

Abstract: A cleaning implement (2) comprising a body (4) from which extends an elongate handle (6), a plurality of bristles (12) depending from an underside of the body (4), and an elongate squeegee blade (20) formed of resiliently-flexible material arranged on the body (4), extending in a direction generally transverse to the direction in which the handle (6) extends, and generally transverse to the direction in which the bristles (12) extend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of a spiral draining roller, characterized in that a plurality of interlaced diagonal partition blocks, and having a design of spiral stairway draining grooves. By the simultaneous rolling of both the front and rear rollers while squeezing the water absorbing foam, drainage is provided for the dirty water to flow outwards towards either side of the grooves. In doing so, it further increases the effect of draining the dirty water by the left and right wings simultaneously and completely.

Abstract: A toothbrush and method of manufacture thereof is provided wherein the toothbrush has a neck, which is angled and longitudinally flexible with respect to the head and the handle.

Abstract: A food preparation utensil has a body, a flexible wiper and a handle. The body has a food-contacting surface bounded by a peripheral edge. The flexible wiper extends outwardly from at least a portion of the peripheral edge. The handle is coupled to the body and extends from the body in a direction that is opposite the food-contacting surface. The body can be inserted into an opening of a container and into contact with a food product in the container.

Abstract: The aforesaid and other objectives are realized providing a preferred embodiment of a lawn vacuum attachment having a bag with wheels positioned at the opposing sides thereof to allow the attachment to be rolled along a lawn or other surface. With the attachment so connected, the user can manually roll the attachment over the lawn instead of carrying it while holding the lawn vacuum machine as it operates.

Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper drive having a reversible geared motor, which is secured to a wiper mounting and on whose power takeoff shaft (12) a motor crank (14) is seated that is connected via at least one joint (16) to a lever gear which drives at least one windshield wiper.

Abstract: [The present invention is based on a] A windshield wiper having a wiper arm, which is made up of a mounting part and a hinge member including an integrated wiper rod [(26)] having a u-shaped cross-section profile, and on which a wiper blade [(12)] pivots via a retaining spring[(22)]; the side walls [(76, 78)] of retaining spring [(22)] being connected by an open hub [(66)] for a hinge pin [(20)] and which guide the wiper rod [(10)] on the outside by their projecting inner walls.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning apparatus for cleaning elongated and cylindrical filters, commonly referred to as pleated bag filters or pleated bag replacements for fabric sock filter bags, that are open on one end and closed on the other end. The filter is being rotated within a hermetically sealed cleaning chamber. air jets are reciprocated along the length of the filter in close proximity to a circumference of the cylindrical filter. The cleaning chamber is provided with a negative air pressure while the interior of the rotating filter is supplied with a positive air pressure. The air jets tend to loosen and remove the dirt from within the pleats of the filter which dirt is carried away by the negative pressure within the cleaning chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable or hand-held vacuum cleaner that includes a filtration system or filtration module that can pick up particles and contaminants. It has a first passive stage (such as a HEPA filter) to collect dust particles, and contaminants over a predetermined size. The invention also includes an active stage filter(such as an ozone generator) which may include one or more chemical (or biological) agents effective to kill bacteria, viruses, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved upright and cannister vacuum cleaners. The improved vacuum cleaners utilize toroidal vortex technology to provide efficient airflow in a sealed system. The sealed system prevents dust from escaping into the atmosphere and retains kinetic energy of flowing air. The present invention is also quieter, lighter, and simpler than conventional designs.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a floor nozzle having a suction inlet and a handle. A housing has a first portion connected to the floor nozzle, a second portion connected to the handle and defines a cavity and at least one chamber. A dirt cup assembly is releasably connected to the housing and is at least partially received by the cavity. The dirt cup assembly defines a cyclonic airflow chamber and includes a wall. An inlet duct is defined on the dirt cup assembly wall and a filter assembly is removably positioned in the dirt cup assembly.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a first housing member with at least one housing wall defining a first housing passage. The first housing passage having an intake end adjacent a subjacent surface and a discharge end opposite the intake end. A second housing member mounted on the first housing member with the second housing member including a filter chamber. The filter chamber has at least one filter chamber wall defining a collection cavity therein. The at least one filter chamber wall has a port communicating with the collection cavity. A vacuum source supported on either the first or second housing member and in fluid communication with the first housing passage and the port. A conduit extends between the discharge end of the first housing passage and the port of the filter chamber. The conduit has a conduit wall defining a conduit passage in fluid communication between the first housing passage and the port.