Abstract: An elastic polypropylene wet suit fabric is made of fine count polypropylene fibers with fine denier counts. The elastic polypropylene wet suit fabric has a texture designed on the basis of elastic features and is woven with a high speed circular knitting machine and then treated in a finishing process. Such polypropylene wet suit fabric is laminated with an artificial rubber sponge in a laminating process and then made to be a polypropylene wet suit fabric piece with high elasticity, low modulus, better flushing capability and high dye fast grade at a special elasticity-processing stage. The laminated polypropylene wet suit fabric piece is suitable for the production of wet suits and other related products. The polypropylene wet suit fabric of the present invention is better in elasticity than conventional single-directional and low-elastic wet suit fabric, and capable to improve the comfort, flushing capability and dye fast grade of wet suits.

Abstract: The invention involves a changeable pocket system on a garment. The pocket consists of a single piece of material in the shape of a pocket having U-shaped hook fastening device on an interior surface placed thereon while the garment has an on exterior surface thereof a loop device placed thereon in a U-shaped form to match the U-shaped form of the single piece of material. The single piece of material forms a pocket with the garment when the two fasteners are pressed together. The exterior surface of the single piece of material has displaced thereon an easily recognizable visual message. A second piece of material can be combined with the single piece of material to form a pocket by itself which can be attached to the garment. The visual message is displayed on an exterior surface of the second piece of material.

Abstract: Safety clothing comprising a turnout coat and pants with a built in harness is disclosed. The harness may be attached to the exterior or interior of the coat and pants. The harness is adjustable to snuggly fit the wearer. The harness further attaches the coat to the pant. A wearer of the coat and pants may connect the harness at various locations to a safety line.

Abstract: There is provided a garment for mental concentration used immediately before a sports competition such as ski alpine starts. The garment is loosely formed, and especially has a big head so that a wearer can put on the garment with a helmet being put on. The garment has also a hood that is formed significantly overhung forward. In the garment, an area from the bottom part under the waist to the end of the garment is continuously and extremely inflated. It is possible for the wearer to maintain physical and mental comfort. In addition, the garment also provides effects of minus ions, and a means for hearing a music. With these synergistic effects, the wearer can concentrates.

Abstract: A garment having an internal protective liner and a liner clip for securing a protective liner within a garment are provided. Specifically a protective liner is secured in a fixed position between an inner garment layer and an outer garment layer with a liner clip. The liner clip include at least one liner extension for affixing the liner clip to the protective liner and a garment extension for securing the clip between the garment layers.

Abstract: The Undercover Breastfeeding Blanket's design is measured in the following ways; The diagonal cut of the blanket that is worn across the mother's chest and lap area is 39 inches in length, from the top of the sleeve strap, and measures 7 inches down from the end of the diagonal to meet the bottom edge. From the top of the shoulder sleeve straight down to the bottom edge measures 27 inches. The garment is 38 inches across the bottom edge. The sleeve opening is 5.5 inches by 7 inches wide around.

Abstract: A garment of the jacket type including an outer envelope covering the upper body of a user and provided with a closure system. The garment includes an inner carrying system constituted of an inner envelope distinct from the outer envelope and enveloping the user's upper body over at least a portion of the height of the upper body, wherein the inner envelope is fixed at its upper portion to the outer envelope, wherein the inner envelope is provided with a closure system separate from those of the outer envelope, and wherein the inner envelope includes a pocket arrangement for carrying objects. The inner envelope of the garment is fixed to the outer envelope in the area of the torso.

Abstract: A band, including an extendable loop and worn around a user's arm, is used to apply a compressive force to an attacker's neck in self-defense. When the user positions the hand associated with the band against one side of the neck and grasps the extendable loop from the other side of the neck with the other hand, the user's arms become interconnected. This traps the attacker's neck between the user's interconnected arms and the extendable loop, and allows the user to apply a compressive force to the attacker's neck by simply extending the interconnected arms. The compressive force constricts the flow of blood in the carotid arteries that eventually incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: Headgear which can be formed into a compact unit such as a carrying case comprising a headband portion and a bill portion, the bill portion being comprised of at least two bill sections which are hingedly connected to one another, the bill sections being made of a semi-rigid plastic having a shape in a relaxed position, which maintains the bill sections in an extended position, the bill sections being releasably formable into a substantially flat configuration such that when the headband is collapsed so as to be partially positionable under the bottom side of the first bill section, the collapsed headband will be at least partially disposed between the bottom side of the first bill section and the bottom side of the second bill section.

Abstract: A cap comprising a cap body having an elastic fabric patch provided in rear thereof, a visor extending from a front side of the cap body, and a sweat band provided along an inner lower periphery of the cap body having latex material. The sweat band includes a latex material and a fabric cloth covering an outer surface of the latex material between the inner lower periphery of the cap body and the latex material.

Abstract: An adjustable baseball or sports type hat is disclosed having an adjustable circumferential portion along the bottom of the crown. A visor may be attached to the front portion of the crown. At least two, but eventually four, two-part adjustment clasps are affixed near each temple of the crown to alter the size of the circumferential portion of the crown. Preferably, the adjustment clasps are hidden when adjusted for the wearer. This is accomplished by embedding one part of the adjustment clasp in or from a detachable flap, which can be created by leaving a part of adjacent triangular sections unsewn. The other part of the clasp is attached to the adjacent crown section, near the visor zone or front.

Abstract: A pair of roller hockey fabric pants having a seat portion and first and second downwardly extending trouser leg portions including knee and shin areas respectively, and at least a pair of fasteners extending outwardly from each trouser leg portion to secure the leg portions substantially in place about the legs of a wearer of the roller hockey pants.

Abstract: The Disposable Lawn Trimming Booties are designed to protect one's shoes, lower pant legs, and feet from getting dirty while using a lawn trimmer, push mower, or working in muddy/dirty conditions. The Booties can also be used to prevent dirty shoes from spreading the dirt and grime that is attached to them.

Abstract: A garment pocket has a flap cover secured to the front piece by means of cooperating straps of hook-and-vane cloth fastener. One of the upper corners of the flap cover is diagonally cut-away to expose a small part of the pocket opening, providing a convenient way to clip and quickly retrieve a pen or similar device.

Abstract: A pair of waterproof goggles comprises two lenses made of a transparent rigid material, two padding members made of a soft material, two frames, a bridge, and a head strap. Each lens includes an annular groove in an outer periphery thereof. Each padding member includes an engaging portion on a side thereof for receiving a flange of the associated lens. Each padding member further includes a padding portion. The frames and the bridge are integrally formed of a material that is slightly stretchable. Each frame further includes a receiving portion for clamping a bottom wall defining the annular groove of the associated lens. Each frame has an inner edge that is completely received in the annular groove of the associated lens, thereby allowing easy, reliable assembly and providing improved pull-resistance through use of the slightly stretchable frames.

Abstract: An eye protection apparatus is disclosed that includes detachable dome-shaped eye protection portions.

Abstract: A face mask has a lens frame, buckles mounted on transversely opposite extremities of the lens frame, a headband having its longitudinally opposite end portions adjustably held by the respective buckles and a pair of band guides which the headband passes through. The headband is provided on its longitudinally opposite end portions with a plurality of engagement teeth. Each of the band guides has a first guide opening and a second guide opening. The first guide opening is formed with a first guide area and a second guide areas. The first guide area is adapted to guide zones of the end portion extending along its transversely opposite side edges 8 and the second guide area is adapted to guide the engagement teeth. The second guide opening has a height corresponding to or slightly larger than a thickness t of the end portion.

Abstract: A device for collecting biological specimens having a container and a detachable handle. The handle allows a person to position the container so that contact between the person and sample is minimized or avoided. The handle includes a hoop into which the container slides from the container's lower end. The container is configured with projections on its outer surface that frictionally engage the hoop. Alternatively, the container can be configured with projections, a ring, or a lip over which the hoop is obliquely traversed to prevent the hoop from sliding downward on the outer surface of the container. The handle is constructed of a flexible material so that it may deform as needed when engaging the outer surface of the container.

Abstract: The Odor-Vac is an attachment that can easily be added to an existing toilet to extract odor from the toilet bowl as the user relieves oneself The odor in the toilet is extracted via a fan mounted over a hole in the wall behind the toilet through perforated hoses placed under the toilet seat and connected to the fan housing on the wall. One of the unique features of this invention is that, unlike most other inventions patented to accomplish this task, this attachment can be sold to the general public, who can attach to existing toilets using common tools and skills.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly, useable by either an adult or a child, comprises a first adult-sized toilet seat, a second child-sized toilet seat, and a lid for the seats. Each of the first and second toilet seats and the lid is mounted separately to a hinge pin, which is itself mounted to the toilet bowl. The first toilet seat is mounted to the hinge pin at two points, one on each side of a point at which the second toilet seat is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet seat assembly that can be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools by aligning various components of the assembly at a predetermined angle with respect to one another. Another aspect of the invention includes a system composed of a plurality of toilet seat assemblies that communicate information onto and receive information from a computer network that can include the Internet in one embodiment. Another aspect of the invention includes a kit for servicing the assembly of the invention that includes a plurality of rolls of plastic sleeves.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment method for dispensing a product (121) such as cyanuric acid into an existing swimming pool circulation system includes providing a product (121) placed within a permeable bag (120). The permeable bag (120) containing the product (121) is placed into a cavity (104) of a flood feeder (100) having an inlet (105) and an outlet (108). The inlet (105) and the outlet (108) are in fluid communication with the cavity (104) of the feeder (100). A diluent is supplied to the inlet (105) and the diluent is allowed to flood the cavity (104) thereby contacting the permeable bag (120) and dissolving a portion of the product (121) to create a use solution within the cavity (104). The use solution is allowed to exit the cavity (104) through the outlet (108) and to flow into the swimming pool.

Abstract: An adjustable water therapy combination has a water basin for retaining a human patient and a pump driven water circulation system which provides streams of pulsating water to a patient through openings in the water basin. The pump is driven by a variable speed electric motor and is controlled by a controller capable of adjusting the pulsing of the water discharged from the pump, both as to frequency and duration. A control panel for controlling the pump motor controller is disposed at a location where it is readily accessible to the patient, so that the patient can easily and conveniently adjust the pulsations of water without having to exit the water basin.

Abstract: In a bathtub lift for seniors and the handicapped comprising a scissor-type lifting mechanism whereby a seat plate is vertically adjustable relative to a floor stand, a back rest connected to the seat plate, a telescopic lifting device that is connected to the back rest as well as to the seat plate on one hand and supported on the floor stand on the other hand, and a drive unit to drive the lifting device, provision is made for the lifting device to comprise a driven gearwheel, which, together with a driving gearwheel that is connected to the drive unit forms a gear mechanism and is engageable with this driving gearwheel, wherein the two gearwheels are separable from one another by a pulling force acting upon the lifting device resulting from a body part of a bathing person getting trapped.

Abstract: A prefabricated block for use in the construction of water containment areas, such as showers, tubs, pools and the like is provided. This block is designed to facilitate rapid, consistent construction while maintaining maximum water containment. In preferred embodiments, this block has a sloped surface for water-shedding as well as a slot for receiving the pan or liner.

Abstract: A receptacle for a shower head capable of being mounted in different orientation and on surfaces inclined at different angles. The receptacle comprises a generally cylindrical body with an upper mounting flange and a lower wall with an opening for receiving the shower head. The cylindrical body has multiple openings to accommodate the shower head during different orientations of the receptacle. A receptacle cover is pivotally attached to the receptacle flange.

Abstract: A futon frame having a base supporting a back and a seat for adjustment between a flat bed position and a sofa position comprises at least one spring having a first end mounted to the base and a second end mounted to the seat for assisting a user in adjusting the back and seat from the bed position to the sofa position. A detent member attached to the seat engages an abutment surface fixed relative to the base to releasably lock the seat in its bed position counter to the spring force. A user lifts a front end of the seat to disengage the detent member and begin adjustment. The spring acts generally along a direction of travel of the seat during adjustment.

Abstract: A support system has an array of telescoping columns that are each extended by a means such as a spring. The ends of the extended columns define a plane of support for a body resting on the array of columns. The columns move perpendicular to the plane of support, and independently, in response to the weight of a body resting upon them. The means for keeping the columns extended may be passive or active, and the columns may be moved independently by actuators connected to them. The columns may be assembled into modules, which can in turn be assembled into support systems of arbitrary size and shape.

Abstract: A disposable sheet has a draw sheet or chux attached thereto. Preferably, the chux is constructed from three layers, a bottom, middle and top layer. The top layer is moisture permeable and the middle layer is absorbent. The top layer of the chux and the sheet itself may be integrally connected. Fluids flow through the chux top layer to the middle layer. The chux bottom layer may be waterproof to prevent fluids from leaving the middle layer. A quilted pattern may be applied to the chux to for aesthetic reasons or to direct fluid flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable covering sheet which is moisture vapour permeable and liquid impermeable and has odour control properties and, if desired, also active agent releasing properties. The disposable covering sheet comprises at least a moisture vapour permeable layer and a liquid impermeable but moisture vapour permeable film layer of thermoplastic compositions. The disposable covering sheet such as, for example, a mattress cover or a pillow cover gives a better comfort to the user by providing odour control properties and, if desired, also active agent releasing properties. The disposable covering sheet of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein moisture vapour permeability and liquid imperviousness combined with specific odour control properties and preferably also active agent releasing properties are desirable.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable mechanical bed consisting of a bed frame for support of a mattress and occupant attached to moveable leg means powered by a motor means. Operation of the motor means causes a bearing block attached to the leg means to move longitudinally along a guide rod means, thereby collapsing the leg means beneath the bed and moving the bed frame vertically. Collapsing the bed to its substantially lowermost position causes the bearing block to engage a spring, thereby compressing said spring between the bearing block and a transverse member of the bed frame. The energy stored by the compression of the spring is used to raise the bed from its substantially lowermost position. Pivotally attached to the leg means is a rolling means consisting of a caster and foot arrangement. During normal operation, the foot is firmly engaged with the floor surface.

Abstract: An adjustable position shoulder arthroscopy chair for surgical operating tables consisting of a back supporting platform pivotally attachable to the end of the table and an externally powered position actuator mounted at the base of the platform nearest the table and pivotally mounted to the platform at a location spaced apart from the base. The actuator is extendable and retractable and may be powered either electrically, hydraulically, or by compressed air. The extension and retraction of the actuator is controlled by a suitable device within the actuator or remote from it.

Abstract: A baby linen including a hair protection layer and an underlying fabric layer. The baby linen may take the form of a baby blanket or a crib sheet. The crib sheet also may be a single layer of material including two sections of material sewn together. The first section of material may include a hair protection material.

Abstract: A sleep support system for comfortably supporting a user during sleep. More particularly, a sleep support system for face-down sleep in essentially a sitting position. The system is adapted for use with equipment and fixtures commonly found in patient recovery rooms, such as hospital beds and over-bed tables. The system provides comfortable head and arm support with a plurality of user-selectable positional adjustments. The system is foldable and portable. The system may be adapted for use with a wheelchair.

Abstract: A handle to grip a broadhead arrow head enabling the handle and arrow head combination to form a knife suitable for hunting purposes. The handle includes a release button, a wrench, and a first and a second cavity. The first cavity accepts a shaft on the rear of the broadhead to aid in connecting the broadhead and handle. The release button activates a grip mechanism which locks the broadhead in the handle, while the wrench serves to aid in loosening or tightening the broadhead to the arrow shaft. The second cavity houses a sharpening guide which attaches to the handle and guides a sharpening rod at the correct angle to sharpen the broadhead.

Abstract: A process of forming improved cellulosic fibers, fibrous compositions containing cellulosic fibers, and absorbent articles comprising such compositions are disclosed. In the process, liquid ammonia penetrates cellulosic fibers in a pressurized environment, and when the pressure is released, an explosive process produces cellulosic fibers having unique structure and properties. The high pressure liquid ammonia treatment introduces a significant curl into the fiber and introduces a smooth, soft, silky feel to the fiber not present in conventional cellulosic fibers. Such fibers are particularly useful in tissue, wipes, distributive layers, fiber mats, filter papers, and other porous articles.

Abstract: Dyeing basket comprising a substantially cylindrical storage body (1) having a preset height, with an upper base (U) and a lower base (L), within which the material (2) to be dyed is disposed, the body (1) being perforated, characterized in that, close to the upper base of body (1), at a preset distance (da) from the longitudinal axis (x-x) of the latter, provision is made for two opposite journals (30) intended for supporting a reel or drum (4), rotating freely about the common axis (y-y) of said journals, the said journals (30) being at a preset distance (ds) from the upper base (U) of body (1), so that the whole surface of drum (4) will result below the same base (S).

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: 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: 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: A shaped body is provided for preparing coloring compositions and for coloring keratin fibers. The shaped body contains at least one dye precursor, at least one oxidizing agent, and at least one alkalinizing agent. The shaped body is placed in a composition containing water to form a coloring composition that can be applied to keratin fibers.

Abstract: Keratin fiber coloring agents containing (1,1′-biphenyl)-2,4-diamine derivatives of general formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof 1

Abstract: 1,3-Diamino-4-(aminomethyl)-benzene derivatives of the general Formula (I) or their physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts, 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, particularly human keratin fibres such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor and/or coupler selected from paraphenylenediamines, double bases, paraminophenols, metaphenylenediamines, metaminophenols, metadiphenols, bases and heterocyclic couplers, and the addition salts of these compounds with an acid, and at least one amphoteric polymer with at least one fatty chain having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one cationic or amphoteric polymer whose cationic charge density is greater than or equal to 2 meq/gram.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic direct dye of a given formula, and which is characterized in that it contains, in addition, at least one anionic surfactant chosen from the group consisting of acyl isethionates, acyl taurates, sulphosuccinates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl glutamates, polyoxyalkylenated ether carboxylic acids and their salts, fatty glucamide sulphates, alkyl galactoside uronates, anionic derivatives of alkyl polyglucosides and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one fatty alcohol (C8-C30) comprising at least one unsaturation.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures comprising a black or navy reactive dye and a reactive disazo dye. The reactive dye mixtures of the present invention are suitable for exhaust dyeing, printing, continuous dyeing or discharge printing of a blended or interwoven fabric of cellulose fibres or cellulose nylon blends. The compounds of the present invention display good level dyeing properties, good build up and excellent low nylon cross-dyeing.

Abstract: A method for making a dye mixture to produce a target colour on a given substrate, comprising the steps of a) measuring reflectance values RT(&lgr;i) of the target colour at a plurality of wavelengths &lgr;i=1, 2 . . . n; b) measuring reflectance values Rs(&lgr;i) of the substrate s at the same wavelengths &lgr;i; c) forming a set of concentrations cj of M dyes, j=1, 2, . . . M from a database of N dyes Dn, b=1, 2 . . . N with associated constants gn, kn; d) making dye mixtures using the M dyes in the calculated concentrations; the database having been compiled by aa) making dyeings of combinations of the dyes Dn at different concentrations; bb) measuring the reflectance values R of the dyeings at different wavelengths; cc) defining a function f(R); dd) defining a relationship between f(R) and c involving constants g and k; and ee) for each dye Dn determining constants gn, kn, such that the calculated values for f(R), c, gn, kn approximate closely the measured values.

Abstract: A bipyrrolinonylidene-type compound is provided which is useful as colorants such as dyes and pigments, or other organic chemical products or intermediates thereof. A method of producing the bipyrrolinonylidene-type compound is also provided, which is suitable for large-scale industrial production with high yield. The bipyrrolinonylidene-type compound is represented by general formula (1).