Abstract: A suit garment that is typically manufactured smaller than the correct size for its intended wearer is made from stretchable material so that the suit fits snugly on the wearer. The suit is constructed from a plurality of panels woven from synthetic or naturally occurring fibers joined to one another along their respective edges, usually along seams that are effectively sealed so that the resulting suit covers the entire body of the wearer, excepting extremities, and extends across the various joints of the wearer that would commonly be expected to flex during diving. The garment is additionally provided with at least one panel in the region of one or more joints of the wearer of the same woven material as the remaining materials. However, the panel that is cut from the material on the bias as opposed to parallel to the warp or weft of the weave of that material. In this manner, an exceedingly elastic suit, at least in the region of the joints of the when the suit is correctly worn, is achieved.

Abstract: The supporting plate (1) of a harness for breathing tanks and the like is flexibly connected to a waist plate (2) using an elastic formed piece (3) meant to keep said waist plate (2) on the user's back and resiliently respond to impacts, contortion, and tilting, and the link of the supporting plate and waist plate provided using the formed piece is positive-locking around a connecting pin (5a) in the direction of rotation of the plates against each other (FIG. 3).

Abstract: A method of pocketing a plastic stay in a knitted shirt collar by projecting the distal end of the stay through a side opening into the pocket and stretching the remaining pocket length over the protruding proximal end of the stay and releasing the knitted material to complete the pocketing procedure.

Abstract: A knitted collar for a shirt and a method for manufacturing such a collar. The collar includes a knitted collar body having a sewing edge adapted to be attached to the shirt, a finished edge and two selvedges. The body has a pocket at each of the two selvedges. The pocket has first and second ends extending approximately from the finished edge to the sewing edge. The pocket is closed at the first end by the finished edge. A stay is disposed in the pocket of each of the two selvedges. The stay has a first end facing the first end of the pocket and a second end facing the second end of the pocket. A stop stitch formed between the first and second ends of the pocket. The stop stitch closes one of the first and second ends of the pocket for substantially preventing the stay from moving within the pocket. A new type of stay with protrusions is also described.

Abstract: An oven glove is provided with a gripping element affixed to a thumb piece of the glove so as to enable a wearer or user to handle or grasp hot dishes, pots, pans or like items. The gripping element extends outwardly from the thumb piece so as to permit the gripping element to be positioned a sufficient amount over an edge of a hot item so as to enable the user to move the item. Heat retardant pads are also provided on the glove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unilayer flexible performance fabric which may be fabricated into apparel and articles having high performance fibers, such as high tensile modulus fibers positioned within a base fabric in at least one preselected location only where required to import performance characteristics which are equal to or exceed the specifications for the garment. For example, if cut resistance is a requirement, performance fibers which provide such protection from this hazard would be used. Likewise, if abrasion resistance is intended for an apparel such as coveralls, only the knees and elbows would require the performance fiber. Thus, reducing the amount of expensive fibers normally used. The invented fabric is manufacturede in a method in which the placement of the fabric in preselected locations is computer controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.

Abstract: Trousers for wearing on a human body that includes a pair of back panels and a pair of front panels. Each back panels has a back hemline, a back waistline, a back side seam and a back inseam. The back waistline is oriented at an angle of between about 10° and 60° with respect to the back hemline. The back side seam extends between the back waistline and the back hemline. The back inseam extends between the back waistline and the back hemline. The front panels are attached to the back panels so that the trousers are capable of substantially covering at least a middle torso, hips, and upper leg portions of the human body.

Abstract: An aerodynamic ventilated protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of sports motor vehicles, such as motorcycles for example, includes a garment body which may be configured as a jacket or coat, and which includes a ventilated aerodynamic aid on the back of the garment immediately behind the wearer's head. Ordinarily, the wearer of the garment will also be wearing a helmet during operation of the vehicle, and the aerodynamic aid of the garment both improves and smooth airflow transition from the wearer's helmet and over the back of the garment when the vehicle is in motion at speed, as well as providing a welcome ventilating airflow into the garment.

Abstract: Integral complex buffing structure of safety helmet, including a casing, a lining body and a buffing body integrally sandwiched between the casing and the lining body. The casing is made of a hard plastic material. The lining body is connected on inner face of the casing and made of hardened foam material with high density. The buffing body is made of soft shock-absorbent material with low density. The buffing body is able to fully distribute the external concentrated impact to larger area of respective layers so as to reduce the linearly transmitted inertial impact. After the impact energy is fully spread, the instantaneous deformation of the casing and the lining body is reduced, whereby the respective layers of the helmet can naturally automatically restore to their original state and position and thus the helmet is excellently anti-impact with respect to many times of or continuous impact at one point.

Abstract: A safety helmet comprises an impact-resistant structure which is fastened to the inner surface of a shell of the safety helmet and is formed of an impermeable fabric, a plurality of foam bodies enclosed by the impermeable fabric, and an air valve fastened to the impermeable fabric such that the air valve is in communication with the foam bodies via a plurality of air ducts.

Abstract: A strap for respirator masks comprises a head strap piece (1), made from elastically flexible synthetic material, with a strap fixing piece (5) and a head plate (4) with a greater wall thickness than the attached head straps (6). A neck strap, connected to the mask at two fixing points and an extending temple strap, which may be introduced in a detachable and length adjustable manner into fixing clips (7) attached to the head straps (6), are fixed to the strap fixing piece. The head strap piece thus consists of a straight and a curved piece. The crown shaped embodiment with the elastic temple band is associated with good fitting and wearing properties and low maintenance requirements.

Abstract: A lens/frame assembly for swimming goggles comprises a frame made of rigid material with slight flexibility, two lens received in a lens-holding compartment of the frame, and a connecting block. The lens-holding compartment has a bridge portion in a middle thereof. A connecting block is securely received in the bridge portion of the lens-holding compartment and securely mounted to the frame to thereby securely retain the lenses in place.

Abstract: A ventilated protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of sports motor vehicles, such as motorcycles for example, includes a garment body which may be configured as a jacket or coat, and which includes an especially configured vent structure at sleeves of the garment, which vent structure provides for selective opening of a vent passage on the sleeve forearm portion, while also insuring against the sleeves sliding up the wearer's arms in the event of a fall from the moving vehicle followed by a tumble and slide on gravel or pavement, for example. Thus, the wearer of the garment may select to be provided with desirable ventilation, or to close the forearm ventilation openings, and is protected against forearm abrasion regardless of whether the forearm vent openings are opened or closed.

Abstract: A grasping handle for a toilet seat includes a base unit having an inner lip and a slidable handle unit having an outer lip. The handle unit telescopes into the base unit. In a preferred embodiment, the handle unit includes a pair of toothed prongs which engage matching teeth on the interior of the base unit. The lips grasp the inner and outer perimeters of the toilet seat between them and the spacing is held by the engagement of the teeth. A release mechanism includes plungers which bias the prongs away from the interior walls, disengaging the teeth. In an alternative embodiment, the prongs include a cross member which carries a torsion spring with arms that engage the base unit interior walls. The torsion spring biases the handle into a fully telescoped condition and thereby exerts a spring force to keep a toilet seat grasped between the inner and outer lips.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary western-style flush toilet in which stains are hardly adhered to a rim, and as a result, a nasty smell and the like are hardly generated. A western-style toilet body comprises a bowl portion and an open rim. The open rim has a rim channel in the inside thereof. At the rear of the western-style toilet body, a washing device which is capable of spouting water is formed. The bowl portion is washed by the water which is spouted from the washing device. An inward surface of an inner side wall portion of the open rim is an identical surface to a bowl face of the bowl portion.

Abstract: When a user sets water power using a water power adjustment switch in a remote control device, a controller controls the period of pressure fluctuations, the width of pressure fluctuations, and the central pressure of the discharge pressure of a pump on the basis of a signal transmitted by radio from the remote control device. When the user sets the divergent angle of washing water using a washing area adjustment switch in the remote control device, the controller controls the divergent angle of the washing water sprayed from a posterior nozzle on the basis of the signal transmitted by radio from the remote control device. Consequently, the washing water supplied to a side surface of a cylindrical swirl chamber from a first flow path in the posterior nozzle is sprayed from a spray hole as dispersed spiral flow, and the washing water supplied to a lower part of the cylindrical swirl chamber from a second flow path in the posterior nozzle is sprayed from the spray hole as linear flow.

Abstract: A device for producing a jet of water has a portable handheld water reservoir to be filled with warm or cold water manually by the user, a battery powered handheld air or water pump to create water pressure for the generation of water jet which is delivered through a handheld nozzle system, a thin flexible disposable nozzle protector for sanitary protection of the non-disposable nozzle and nozzle tip, and an optional new medicine dispenser on the nozzle system.

Abstract: A truck mounted urinal system that includes a reservoir that is emptied with a minimum of leakage includes a urine receptacle having a sealable lid. The receptacle is attached at its outlet opening to a transfer hose that connects to the reservoir. The outlet opening includes a push-pull activated shutoff valve to control fumes. The transfer hose is removably sealed to the inlet opening of the reservoir with a compression nut and includes a shutoff valve. The inlet opening of the reservoir is dimensioned so that when the shutoff valve is closed and the transfer hose withdrawn, any urine left in the hose below the shutoff valve will be contained within the inlet opening, thus preventing leakage. An emptying port with cap is provided that includes opening at the base of the port for urine to return to the reservoir that may have collected on the port or the cap.

Abstract: A heat retaining swimming pool cover (1) is floatable on pool water (2) in a swimming pool (3) and has a plastic upper film (5) for facing toward the atmosphere (6), a plastic lower film (8) for facing toward the pool water (2), sufficient spaced apart air pockets (10) configured into the lower film (8) for containing air such that the cover (1) is floatable on the pool water (2), and sealed land areas (11) between the air pockets (10) such that the upper and lower films (5,8) are sealed to each other. The lower film (8) contains an infrared absorbent effective amount of an infrared absorbent but which amount is insufficient to prevent sunlight (14) from substantially penetrating the lower film (8) and passing into the pool water (2).

Abstract: A bathing device with at least one armrest having an air or water emitting opening therein is disclosed. The bathing device may be a bath tub, hot-tub, spa, whirlpool, or pool which may have jets or other fluid emitting features for conducting water and/or air to give the user pleasure or relief from pain. The jets or other fluid emitting features have as their primary purpose to massage a user's hand, fingers, or forearms.

Abstract: A replaceable first device for shower or bathtub plumbing is disclosed. A first device is provided which may be comprised of a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, and a fourth tube which are connected together at a junction. The first device can be inserted into a housing so that the first tube becomes aligned with a first water source tube, such as a hot water source tube, the second tube becomes aligned with a first water outlet tube, such as a shower tube, the third tube becomes aligned with a second water source tube, such as a cold water source tube, and the fourth tube becomes aligned with a second water outlet tube, such as a bathtub spout tube. The first device may include first, second, third, and fourth couplers, for joining the first tube and the first water source tube, the second tube and the first water outlet tube, the third tube and the second water source tube, and the fourth tube and the second water outlet tube, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary appliance comprising a base part which is fixed to a plate (1,2) and a housing (22) surrounding said base part (3). The base part receives all functional parts of the appliance but is not visible from the outside. A receiving area for a mixer cartridge (7) is provided in the base part, in addition to a bottom (14) for feed pipes and optionally drainpipes. The mixer cartridge (7) and the feed pipes are connected by means of an interchangeable intermediate element (18). The appliance can be adapted to various operational modes and mixer cartridges by replacing said intermediate element.

Abstract: A two piece incorporated device designed to assist in the lifting and transfer of such person who is partially incapacitated by infirmity or disability from one sitting position in one location to another sitting position in another location. (ex: wheelchair to toilet, bed to chair, etc . . . ) The device includes a torso belt with hold and support handles on back, secured by sewn on hook and loop style fastener; and a thigh support segment with handles sewn into either end, which supports the posterior and weight of said patient. The connection of these two pieces with quick-disconnect buckles provides a greater sense of balance for patient and attendant(s) and helps eliminate weight stress on the patient by virtue of proper weight distribution. The thigh support segment is also equipped with forward positioning straps (at either end), which facilitate a rocking forward by the attendant(s), bringing patient closer prior to lifting.

Abstract: A bed is provided for a vehicle with two adjacent seats separated from each other so that a gap is defined therebetween. The bed has a body that includes a first end disposed on one seat and a second disposed on the other seat. The bed bridges the gap between the seats. The width of the body is adjustable for fitting on the seats.

Abstract: A bed is provided for a vehicle with two adjacent seats separated from each other so that a gap is defined therebetween. The bed has a body that includes a first end disposed on one seat and a second disposed on the other seat. The bed bridges the gap between the seats. The width of the body is adjustable for fitting on the seats.

Abstract: A hammock/hanging bed with a web stretched across a typically round support frame and supported via tension member lines/rods/material to one or more overhead points. The device is extremely stable and has excellent strength to weight ratio. The web can be drawn taut, without compromising stability or strength, providing the user with an effectively flat, comfortable area to sleep or relax. The invention allows freedom of motion, has aesthetic appeal (and thereby marketing value), is safer than prior art, and is suitable for either a single user or more than one person at a time. Means for disassembly of the hammock/bed into components via connectors such as hinges and/or joints are also comprised by the invention.

Abstract: A device is provided to heat bed covers prior to a person entering the bed on winter nights. This apparatus mounts on a side of the mattress being supported by elements that extend between the mattress and a box spring. A fan in the apparatus forces room air through an electric heating coil and then through an outlet which directs the air flow between the bed covers.

Abstract: A direct data and power interface is provided to the patient support platform of a therapeutic bed that allows for a complete rotation of the patient support platform in either direction. To ensure that the data and power interface is not articulated beyond its physical limit as a result of manually rotating the bed in the emergency backup mode, a mechanical stop is provided to limit rotation of the patient support platform to about 730 degrees. Sensors are provided to detect activation of the mechanical stop.

Abstract: A mechanism to center a patient on a patient support platform of a therapeutic bed is provided comprising a threaded rod that has left-hand threads on one end and right-hand threads on the other; first and second mounts threadably engaged with the left-hand and right-hand threads, respectively, of the threaded rod; and first and second patient support accessories mounted to the first and second mounts, respectively. The rod, when rotated, is operable to move the first and second patient support accessories in opposite directions, either toward or away from the patient. In one embodiment, a manually operable handle is connected to the threaded rod for effecting rotation of the threaded rod to produce symmetric movement of the first and second patient support accessories. In another embodiment, a motor-driven actuator is operably connected to the threaded rod for effecting rotation of the threaded rod to produce symmetric movement of the first and second patient support accessories.

Abstract: A head rest device is described. A plurality of spherical components are coupled via a plurality of adjustable connecting members. At least one end of each of the plurality of connecting members are coupled to a spherical component of the plurality of spherical components.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus is provided for releasably securing a mattress to a bed frame, the attachment apparatus including at least one set of two lengths of rope each attached to the mattress casing with each length of rope having a loop disposed for fastener engagement to the bed frame; and at least two rope fasteners, each rope fastener being secured to the bed frame adjacent to one of the loops, for removably engaging the loop and thereby releasibly securing the mattress against substantial movement relative to the bed frame.

Abstract: A mattress support device for a sofa sleeper for protecting an individual from the support bars beneath the mattress in a sofa sleeper. The mattress support device for a sofa sleeper includes a first section, a second section pivotally attached to the first section and a third section pivotally attached to the second section. The second section and the third section are pivotally attached to one another by a first hinge channel extending into an upper surface between thereof. The first section and second section are pivotally attached to one another by a second hinge channel extending into a lower surface between thereof. The first section, second section and third section are preferably comprised of a solid sheet structure with the channels formed or created within to create hinges within.

Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool includes removable tweezers. The tweezers have a pair of opposed legs that are hooked over a pin extending through a tool storage pocket in a handle of the tool. The tweezers can pivot about said pin between a folded position within said pocket and an extended position outside of said pocket. One of the legs is thicker than the other and unable to pass through a passageway between the pin and the floor of the tool pocket. When the tweezers are in the extended position one of the legs may be slid into the pocket, disengaging the tweezers from the pin and enables the tweezer to be lifted out of the pocket. A generic implement with a hooked shaped base may be removed from a tool pocket in a similar manner.

Abstract: A multi hand tool comprising a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and second jaws having convex outer surfaces. The first and second handles comprising a pair of spaced upstanding side walls and a base connecting the side wall together. The unattached edges of the side walls are in alignment and coextensive with each other. The rear ends of the jaws are attached to the handles. The second hollow handle is pivotally mounted to the second jaw. Locking mechanism includes a linkage connecting the second hollow handle with the first hollow handle and a slidable block pivotally connected to one end of the linkage with control mechanism adjacent the slidable block.

Abstract: This is a business model algorithm for a dry cleaning system utilizing organo silicone-based solvents and incorporating a business model algorithm for the conversion of dry cleaning equipment and machines which were previously designed for and used with other solvents. The algorithms include distinct studies of each individual machine or piece of equipment being converted and the application of particular techniques to accommodate the differences in the solvents including the plumbing of the machines, the safety factors involved, and special training and instruction of the equipment operating personnel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drum-type washing machine which features suppression of vibrations and noises during dehydration. To this end, an unbalanced load occurring around a rotation axis of the drum due to uneven distribution of laundry is canceled. More specifically, a plurality of water tanks (20) each having an opening on the inner periphery thereof are provided around the rotation axis on the back side of the drum (3). Where an eccentric load occurring due to the uneven distribution of the laundry is greater than an allowable level, a water supply valve (14) is opened to introduce water into the respective water tanks (20) with the drum 3 kept rotated, and the water is kept retained in the water tanks by a centrifugal force.

Abstract: A method for permanently dyeing hair which comprises subjecting said hair to a number of treatments, having a set time interval between each two consecutive such treatments, wherein each treatment comprises steps a.) and b.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium at least one direct dye or at least one oxidation dye and at least one aminosilicone.

Abstract: The present invention describes a two-part oxidative hair dye composition which comprises in one or both component parts at least one polyether polyurethane in combination with at least one cationic conditioning agent. The two component parts of the composition comprise a dye component composition, which includes primary intermediates and couplers, and a developing component composition, which includes an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide. It has surprisingly been found by the present inventors that nonionic polyether polyurethane polymers and cationic conditioning agents contained in the oxidative hair dye compositions of the present invention impart and significantly enhance additional conditioning and rheological benefits to the hair. Other components commonly used in oxidative hair dye products can be added to one or both component parts of the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)acrylamide derivatives of general formula (I) or to physiologically tolerated, water-soluble-salts thereof 1

Abstract: The present invention describes a dye mixture containing at least one dyestuff of the general formula 1

Abstract: A launch ramp includes a hollow body having first and second ends and upper and lower walls which converge to a relatively sharp edge at the first end of the body. Support legs are mounted to the body adjacent to the second end thereof, the legs being extendable an appreciable distance from of the bottom wall so that when the edge and the legs rest on a horizontal surface, the top wall is inclined at an appreciable angle relative to that surface. The hollow body defines a fluid-tight chamber which may be filled with a fluid substance to change the weight, inertial characteristic and stiffness of the ramp body.

Abstract: A surface material for a ramp comprises a fiberglass reinforced plastic material for providing a longer life and an improved grip wherein the fiberglass reinforced plastic material is coupled to the surface of the ramp which is used by a user.

Abstract: A toothbrush head containing a first tuft block mounted for oscillating about a centrally located axis and an elongated second tuft block mounted for rotational movement about an axis eccentric to its center point. One of the tuft blocks has a recess for receiving an extension of the other tuft block to create a drive connection between the two tuft blocks, such that when one of the tuft blocks is driven by a drive structure the rotational movement of that tuft block causes the other tuft block to oscillate.

Abstract: The head of a powered toothbrush includes a first tuft block mounted for rotational oscillation about an axis generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the head, and a second tuft block having fixed bristles or bristles independently movable by being mounted on an elastomeric base. The second tuft block oscillates perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head and in an in and out direction perpendicular to the outer surface of the head. A third stationary block may also be mounted on the head of the powered toothbrush. The bristles on the first, second, and third tuft blocks may be of various lengths, colors and stiffness, and may be mounted perpendicularly to or at an angle to the outer surface of the head.

Abstract: A powered toothbrush refill head combines a typical round oscillating or primary tuft block which oscillates in a rotational manner with a secondary tuft block. The secondary tuft block may be oscillated in a rotational manner or may oscillate linearly back and forth in the same direction as the handle of the toothbrush. The secondary tuft block could be in the form of a pair of side by side plates mounted on the head adjacent to the round oscillating block. The invention could also be practice where the secondary tuft block is in the form of a plurality of sets of rows of bristles mounted for back and forth movement in a direction perpendicular to the handle.

Abstract: A cleaning device (9) for a facade surface (3) of a building (1), comprising at least one elongate wiper strip unit (10) movable back and forth along at least one guide rail unit (6) by means of a stationarily arranged drive motor (45), the wiper strip unit extending at right angles to the guide rail unit (6), and comprising at least one cleaning fluid line (29) with which spray nozzles (31) directed towards the surface (2) to be cleaned are connected; for a simple, space-saving design thereof, the wiper strip unit (10) includes at least one carrier (19) slidingly guided in the guide rail unit (6), the carrier being tightly connected to a linear driving element (32), e.g. a toothed belt (33) that is movable along the guide rail unit (6), the stationarily arranged drive motor (45) being associated with this driving element.

Abstract: A disposable, single use dry cleansing cloth or wipe is provided. The cleansing cloth has a water insoluble substrate and a deposited cleansing solution having a lathering surfactant. The cleansing solution is deposited in an amount such that the cleansing solution rinses out after several re-wettings of said cloth.

Abstract: A dentition cleaning device and system is disclosed for cleaning teeth, gums and dentures. The dentition cleaning device utilizes squeegees that protrude from a cleaning head to provide efficient contact of dentition surfaces during cleaning. The dentition cleaning device is particularly useful for cleaning teeth because the squeegee contact surfaces and remove residues, such as plaque, without causing significant abrasion to surrounding gum tissue which can lead to gum recession. The dentition cleaning device can be configured with bristle sections or with squeegees that are configured to retain water in squeegee channels. The dentition cleaning device is adaptable to water assisted tooth cleaning system and motorized electric teeth cleaning systems. The dentition cleaning device is also particularly useful to be used in conjunction with a low viscosity tooth cleaner that is capable of being delivered through a conventional pump dispenser.