Abstract: A two part aqueous adhesive comprising a main agent containing a polychloroprene latex as a main component and a curing agent, the main agent and the curing agent being separated during storing or transporting.

Abstract: A Halloween costume which comprises a first garment base member portion generally defining the shape of at least a portion of a Halloween character to define the appearance of the Halloween costume is disclosed. The first garment base member portion is configured and dimensioned to be worn by a person. An insulative material is disposed over at least a portion of the first garment base member portion. A second garment base member portion is secured to the first garment base member portion. The second garment base member portion and the first garment base member portion together define the complete shape of the Halloween costume. The second garment base member portion comprises a venting material which functions as a ventilator for the Halloween costume. At least one decorative member is stitched to the first and/or the second garment base members. The decorative member comprises a retro-reflecting material.

Abstract: A wrap for the head, neck and shoulders of a medical patient comprises a head section and a skirt section. The head section defines a face aperture approximating the size of said patient's face and defines a neck aperture approximating the size of said patient's neck. The head section is sized to enclose the patient's head. The skirt section is secured to the head section adjacent to the neck aperture and extends to a hem. The skirt section is sized to enclose said patient's shoulders. A releasable seam in the skirt section extends from the neck aperture to the hem.

Abstract: A protective motorcycle garment is provided having an air distribution network. The air distribution network is located between an inner garment layer and an outer garment layer. The inner garment layer is constructed from an air-permeable material. The garment has air inlet(s) that allows air to flow into and throughout the air distribution network and through the inner garment layer of the protective motorcycle garment.

Abstract: An adjustable insulation apparatus attaches to a garment to manage the body heat of the user. The apparatus includes a lining that may be extended to substantially the width of the garment worn by the user or retracted to reduce the area surrounding the user. The apparatus includes controllers for moving the lining between the extended position and the retracted position, which include extension cords and retraction cords connected to the lining. The extension cord is connected between a proximal end of the lining and an extension grip. The retraction cord is connected between the proximal end of the lining and a retraction grip. In the extended position, the lining surrounds a substantial portion of the user. When the retraction grips are drawn, the proximal end of the lining will be moved toward the distal end of the lining. To return the lining to the extended position, the user will pull the extension grips and the proximal end of the lining will move away from the distal end of the lining.

Abstract: A protective motorcycle garment is providing having a leather torso, leather sleeves, and a collar of an elastic fabric. The protective motorcycle garment further includes cuffs fabricated of elastic fabric. The cuffs and collar of elastic fabric provide greater freedom of movement and eliminate or reduce chaffing.

Abstract: A protective garment includes a gown adapted to be worn on the torso of a person and a head cover sealingly attached to the gown. The head cover is defined by a film formed of an elastic, air impermeable, optically clear material that is configured to inflate when the airspace within the head cover is above atmospheric pressure. In a preferred embodiment, the head cover inflates to a substantially spherical shape around the head of the wearer. The inflated head cover provides an airspace sufficiently large to accommodate any air-moving system associated with the protective garment. The head cover can include a filter mounted within an opening in the film, and can be provided with features for attaching the filter to a fan assembly of a helmet-mounted ventilation system.

Abstract: A ventilated garment includes a head cover and a ventilation system associated with the head cover. The ventilation system can include a helmet supported by the wearer of the garment and a number of piezo fan assemblies mounted on the helmet. The piezo fan assemblies includes a number of piezo blades that generate airflow from piezo-induced oscillation of the blades. In certain embodiments, the piezo fan assemblies can include multiple outlet ducts to provide directed airflow in multiple directions.

Abstract: An article of headwear comprising a substantially circular body securably attached and integral with an annular elasticized absorbent sweatband. The body is sized such that, when the sweatband is fitted over the wearer's forehead, the body forms a cap snugly fitting over the wearer's head. The article of headwear may include a tail piece securably attached to and integral with the rear of the sweatband. Alternatively, the tail piece may be continuous with the body. When the tail piece is included and the headwear is worn, the tail piece drapes down the back of the wearer's head to the shoulders, and extends substantially from the rear of one earlobe to the rear of the other earlobe.

Abstract: A fully collapsible headset assembly includes a headband portion formed by side arm members articulated together by a flexible hinge member. The flexible hinge member includes an elastic cam member, the force of which is released to maintain the assembly in either an operating or collapsed position, as desired. In the collapsed position, the tension of the cam member maintains a permanent pressure and the headband assembly forms a cavity in which the facing ear-cups are retained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second section acts as a flap. Velcro® removably attaches the second section to the first section forming the compartment therebetween. A towel is removably attached to the first section of the compartment by Velcro® and/or an elastic band. Towels are always handy for cleaning up cooking messes, wiping perspiration off one's brow, washing a babies face, etc. The compartment of the present invention provides a towel for easy and immediate access under any conditions. Moreover, the towel is generally concealed eliminating clutter and unsightliness. The compartment is ideal for T-shirts, sweatshirts, work-out gear, cooking and painting aprons and articles of clothing used in proximity of infants and children.

Abstract: A multi-segment belt system is provided for use with a pair of conventional pants. There is a docking strap mountable along the waist region by being suspended on two belt loops of the pants, the strap having a contact binding surface on its front side. There is also a cinching strap having a slot adjacent one end, a grip ring at an opposite end, a contact binding surface on one side suitable to mate with the contact binding surface of the docking strap, and a contact binding surface on an opposite side. A loop element allows a portion of the cinching strap to slide there through, and is connected along an inside surface of a waist band of the pants. There is also a closure member having a button on one side and a contact binding surface on an opposite side.

Abstract: A helmet includes a main body, a chin protecting member, and a face shield. The main body has a front opening, a bottom passage, and two opposing connecting portions sticking forwards from two lateral portions; the connecting portions each has a front opening in communication with an inner space thereof. The chin protecting member is pivoted to the lateral portions of the main body from two lateral portions thereof such that a front portion of the chin member can be positioned at a lower part of the opening of the main body so as to protect a chin of a wearer when the chin member is pivoted to an in-use position; the chin member is provided with a lock member for securing the same to the connecting portions of the main body when the chin member is moved to the in-use position. The face shield is pivotally connected to the chin member for covering the front opening.

Abstract: A rotatable coupling structure for a shield and visor of a helmet includes a rotation shaft unit installed at both sides of the helmet body. The shield includes a rotary shaft inserted into a shaft hole in a circular rotation plate member through insertion guide portions at both ends. The visor includes a respective rotary shaft inserted into a shaft hole in the circular rotation plate member. The shield is coupled to the shaft hole of the respective rotary shaft and is rotatable upward and downward at multiple stage stop points, and the visor is assembled to the shaft of the rotary shaft and is fixed at a fixed position without an upward and downward rotation.

Abstract: The invention is a buckle assembly for adjusting length of the band for swimming goggles comprising a buckle body formed with a band support portion onto which a flexible band having a plurality of stop members longitudinally disposed therealong are wound, and a slider connected to the buckle body for slidably moving between a first position and a second position for the band support portion. The slider comprises a band pressing piece which presses and holds the flexible band at a first position thereby one of the flexible band stop members is stopped by the band pressing piece and the slider is moved to a second position when the flexible band is extended by being pulled, and another of the flexible band stop members is stopped by the band pressing piece and the slider moves to a first position when the flexible band is contracted by being released from pulling.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to allow easy and thorough cleaning of the toilet seat and top of toilet seat bowl conveniently and quickly by using a method and equipment other than the conventional screw and nut which holds the toilet seat to the toilet bowl. The invention which uses an easily detachable attachment device for the toilet seat allows for such convenient and quick cleaning of both the toilet seat and bowl.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly 10 includes a toilet seat 12 having a seat skin 14 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a seat core 16 disposed within and surrounded by the seat skin 14 and a cover 18 having a cover skin 20 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a cover core 22 disposed within and surrounded by the cover skin 20. The assembly is characterized by the cores 16, 22 each comprising a waste material. The waste material may be a single polymer wasted in the process of making other products. Alternatively or in combination therewith, combining a plurality of different materials (including different polymers) from different sources may be employed to formulate the waste material.

Abstract: A sink stopper assembly includes cup and basket strainers. The cup strainer includes a bottom wall having a positioning hole, and a shoulder portion forming a seat member. The basket strainer is disposed in the cup strainer, and includes a receiving space, a handle extending upwardly from a base wall, a sealing ring to be seated against the seat member, and a retaining stem extending downwardly from the base wall to penetrate the positioning hole. The retaining stem includes a bent metal plate which has two opposite elastic arms, at least one upper protrusion, at least one lower protrusion, and a recess defined between the upper and lower protrusions.

Abstract: A prefabricated swimming pool including a pool frame having a plurality of vertical frames and horizontal frames connected between the vertical frames, and pool body fabricated from a synthetic resin sheet having a base unit and a circumferential side wall and supported by the pool frame. Storing and carrying of the swimming pool is simple and handy, and there is no possibility that the circumferential side wall is inclined or collapses, ensuring a safe and stable use.

Abstract: A transfer device includes an upper mechanism and a lower mechanism associated with the upper mechanism. The upper mechanism includes a first endless belt that circulates in forward and reverse directions. The lower mechanism includes a second endless belt that circulates in forward and reverse directions independently of the first endless belt. The first and the second endless belts are selectively brought into and out of engagement with each other.

Abstract: A sleeping apparatus has an outer layer having an inner liner superimposed and coextensive with the outer layer and connected to each other, and an amusement feature provided on either the outer surface of the inner liner or the outer surface of the outer layer. A rigid pad can be positioned between the inner liner and the outer layer, or coupled to the outer surface of either the inner liner or the outer layer. As an alternative, the sleeping apparatus can have a panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. This sleeping apparatus also includes a blanket portion coupled to the panel in a manner to define an internal sleeping space.

Abstract: A health pillow for correcting and protecting cervical vertebrae within the cervical area of a human body is provided ergonomically considering the physical condition of the human body is provided ergonomically considering the physical condition of the human body and the body shape. The health pillow includes a neck portion formed at the center of a body for supporting a user's neck at a predetermined height when the user lies facing upward, profile supporting portions formed on the right sides of the neck portion for supporting the side of the user's face at a predetermined height higher than the neck portion when the user lies on his/her side, and shoulder contacting portions closely contacting the user's shoulders. The shoulder contacting portions allow the ealth pillow to be fixed with respect to the user so that the cervical area can correctly supported on the neck portion. Accordingly, the user can maintain an optinal posture, and the cervical vertebrae can be exactly stretched and corrected.

Abstract: A medical stirrup device includes a base adapted for fixed securement to an associated support member. The device further includes a gooseneck shaft member having a proximal end connected to the base and a distal end spaced from the base. The gooseneck shaft member is selectively manually bendable by an end-user into a curvilinear operative shape between an unbent linear position and a bendable limit of the gooseneck shaft member. A fastener is located at the distal end of the gooseneck shaft member. The fastener is adapted to engage a mating fastener of an associated limb support member to connect the associated limb support member to the shaft. In one version of the development, the shaft member includes first and second co-axial spiral-wound tubular members. In another version, the shaft has adjustable rigidity and is defined from a series of articulated links. A method of positioning a human limb for a medical procedure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A heel elevating foam cushion is used to relieve heel pressure ulcers in patients confined to bed. The cushion elevates the lower legs and thereby supports the feet without any contact with the feet. Bolsters or palisades on either side of the cushion prevent the legs from falling from the bed, while allowing normal movement of the legs associated with cleaning of the patient, medical treatment of the limbs, etc. The surface of the cushion is covered by a waterproof covering. The cushion may be in a single use or multiple use configuration. A compression process is used to reduce the volume of the cushion by a factor of approximately eight, thereby allowing the convenient storage of cushions without the requirement for extensive storage facilities. The cushion finds application in treating persons with heel or foot pressure ulcers, in treatment of persons after orthopedic surgery, and in recovery from venous surgery for insufficient circulation in the lower limbs.

Abstract: A pressure pad (1) has two sets of cells (11, 12) with a sensor pad (8) positioned under the pad (1). During inflation, part of the low goes to the sensor pad (8) to exhaust and the rest fills the cells (11 or 12). Any change in patient position/weight causing a change in airflow in tube (10) will alter the differential pressure measured at the pressure transducer (16). Based on this feedback the microprocessor directly controls the power level to the pump (6) thus adjusting the airflow to the cells to prevent bottoming or to rung at a minimum pressure. The pressure pad (1) is segmented into a heel section, upper leg section, torso section, and a head section. The heel, head and upper leg sections are maintained at a lower pressure P1 and the torso section at a higher pressure P2. A control module (50) to control the flow in the segments is provided inside the pressure pad (1). The pressure pad (1) can be an alternating or static pad.

Abstract: Conventional beds have a spring mattress and a sprung base for the comfort of the user, but on profiling beds, a sprung base cannot be used and, ordinarily, a mattress is laid on lifting and lowering mechanism, with a result that when pivoted or folded, folding or rucking of the surface of the mattress occurs to the discomfort of the user. A first object of the invention is to avoid the above disadvantage, and a second object is to provide a body support arrangement of greater comfort than conventional mattresses and separate bases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric having a relatively low level of ionic contaminates which is achieved by exposing the fabric to a deionized water wash, preferably, in-line with the nonwoven production process, thereby eliminating, or at least reducing, the need for an expensive and time consuming cleanroom laundering. The fabric is primarily comprised of continuous filament fibers and may be manufactured into such end-use products as cleaning wipes and protective clothing for cleanrooms and surface coating operations, such as automotive paintrooms. Also encompassed within this invention is a method for producing a nonwoven fabric having a relatively low level of ionic contaminates.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks for washing articles in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution are provided. Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks of the present invention may provide improved thermodynamic efficiency by allowing carbon dioxide vapor to be transferred between wash tanks rather than condensed. Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks of the present invention may have a lower capital cost than multiple cleaning systems having single wash tanks. Cleaning apparatus having multiple wash tanks of the present invention include a first wash tank for contacting a first article with liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution, and a second wash tank for contacting a second article with liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution. The second wash tank is in fluid communication with the first wash tank. Methods of utilizing such cleaning apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained, device for dosing and/or dispensing at least one product into an appliance for treating laundry or dishes is disclosed. The device includes a housing with at least one compartment for containing at least one product. The compartment(s) can be closed by at least one corresponding cover. The device further includes at least one means for storing and releasing energy, so that the product to be dispensed may be released at one or more predetermined point(s) in time during a wash cycle. In one embodiment, the means may be a battery, such as a rechargeable battery. The device may also include at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator for detecting when the wash conditions are optimal and open at least one of the compartments for releasing a product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain compounds, which are given in claim 1, or mixtures thereof for the coloring and tinting of keratin fibers, in particular of human hair.

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, comprising, preferably 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, and at least one quaternized cellulose comprising at least one fatty chain.

Abstract: N-benzyl-m-phenylenediamine derivatives of general formula (I) or the physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof 1

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for colouring fibres (A). Said agent is produced by mixing two constituents (A1) and (A2), and is characterised in that the constituent (A1) contains at least one quinonimine derivative of formula (I), and the constituent (A2) contains at least one compound from the group consisting of aromatic amines and phenols. The invention also relates to a method for colouring keratin fibres using the inventive agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of effectively dyeing a thermoplastic resin plastic lens in any desired color tone and density as well as a colored plastic lens made by the method. The method involves dipping a thermoplastic resin plastic lens in a dyeing liquid containing one or more disperse dyes and one or more monocyclic monoterpenes.

Abstract: A process of dyeing a molded article is disclosed. The process entails immersing at least a portion of the article in a dyeing bath, retaining the portion in the bath for a period of time sufficient to allow an amount of dye to diffuse into the article, and removing said article from the bath. The molded article comprises a polymeric resin such as (co)polyester, (co)polycarbonates, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polyamide, polyurethane, polyalkyl(meth)-acrylate, allyldiglycol carbonate and styrene copolymers. The dyeing bath contains in addition to dye, water, a plasticizing agent and a leveling agent.

Abstract: A cable-stay cradle system (“cradle system”) for cable stayed bridges is mounted onto a cable stay, the opposite ends of which are attached to anchors on a bridge deck. The cradle system is disposed along the length of the cable stay and located in a pre-formed opening in a pylon. The cradle system includes axially spaced sleeve centering plates that have radially spaced holes through which the cable strands of the cable stay are threaded. The cradle system ensures that a distance from center-points of adjacent cable strands remains essentially constant along the entire length of the cradle system. The invention also provides a method of installing a cable stay including a cradle system, which includes the steps of threading the cable stay through the opening in the pylon so as to locate the cradle system in the opening, and attaching the cable stay to anchors on the bridge deck.

Abstract: A loading ramp structure is provided which is constructed out of a plurality of relatively small and rectangular links that are joined end to end to form a span of any desired length. Moreover, the manner in which these links are joined together allows the span to be rolled up for storage when it is not in use and to be easily unrolled to form a ridged span when it is to be employed in the loading or unloading of wheeled load materials such as small supplementary vehicles.

Abstract: A vessel provided with a telescopingly extendable gang plank mounted thereon for movement about a vertical axis. A coupling device provided at the free end of the gang plank is adapted to enclose a vertically directed engagement rod on an offshore pole body and thus connect the ship to the pole body. With tile ship manoeuvred in a certain position the gang plank may be either directed and extended towards tile engagement rod or be manoeuvred while taking its extended position laterally into contact with the engagement rod and subsequently (partially) retracted again.

Abstract: An improved pool cleaner is provided of the type for random travel over submerged floor and side wall surfaces of a swimming pool or the like to dislodge and collect debris. The pool cleaner includes a hydraulically contoured external housing having a stabilizer float integrated with a carrying handle at an elevated rearward location. The pool cleaner additionally incorporates modular components including a simplified mast unit and related water distribution manifold for delivery of water under pressure to a water turbine drive unit for rotatably driving cleaner wheels to travel over submerged pool surfaces, with a portion of the pressurized water inducing a vacuum action for collecting debris within a porous filter bag. The modular components are mounted on an internal frame which is quickly and easily accessible for service or maintenance by removal of the external housing.

Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a first tuft block having bristles and a second tuft block having bristles. The first and second tuft blocks are mounted for counter-rotational or counter-rotational oscillating movement in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. The toothbrush head also includes a third section having bristles extending outwardly from the head to provide an extended field of bristles to support an elongated ribbon of toothpaste and for enhanced cleaning.

Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a tuft block having bristles wherein the tuft block is moved in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. A second tuft block having bristles is a vibrating section which is moved in and out in a direction perpendicular to the outer surface of the head. If desired, the head may also include a fixed section with fixed bristles. The movement of the first tuft block may be an oscillating rotational movement.

Abstract: A power toothbrush has an elongated body defining a handle and containing a power source, a stepper motor and an electronic controller; an elongated housing having bristles at the end thereof, and means for operatively connecting the output shaft of the stepper motor to the housing. The stepper motor provides rotary oscillating motion which is transmitted to the housing which carries the bristles.

Abstract: The head of a toothbrush includes a tuft block having bristles wherein the tuft block is moved in a direction parallel to the outer surface of the head. A second tuft block having bristles is a vibrating section which is moved in and out in a direction perpendicular to the outer surface of the head. If desired, the head may also include a fixed section with fixed bristles. The movement of the first tuft block may be an oscillating rotational movement.

Abstract: A head for a toothbrush including a neck and, first and second sets of one or more bristles each. The first and second sets are indirectly supported by the neck and movable relative to each other such that at least one component of this relative movement causes the bristle(s) of the first set to be raised and/or lowered relative to the bristle(s) in the second set. The first and second sets of bristles both are movable relative to the neck.

Abstract: A loader bucket is adapted to mount a front rotary broom or brush, which is positioned ahead of a cutting edge of the bucket. The broom rotates to lift material over the broom and rearwardly to deposit material in the bucket. A pair of support rollers are mounted in recesses on the bottom wall of the bucket to support the front cutting edge of the bucket at a desired level relative to a supporting surface and prevent the edge from unintentionally engaging the surface. The rollers are made so that they will roll easily and slide on the surface and are positioned to permit tilting the bucket so that the front cutting edge of the bucket will engage the surface for scraping material from the surface, with the rollers remaining, if desired. The rollers are mounted in recessed chambers on the surface formed on the bottom side of the bottom wall by upwardly formed portions of the bottom wall of the bucket, the upwardly formed positions form a dam along and to the rear of the front cutting edge of the bucket.

Abstract: A power tool in accordance with the invention includes a housing having a handle connected to the housing in at least one position and extending about the rear of the housing with first and second end portions positioned at least in part off the sides of the housing such that the handle allows an operator a range of locations about the housing to facilitate an effective two-handed grip to maintain control over the power tool. The power tool may include an actuator, such as a switch, to regulate power supplied to the tool's motor, and may automatically shift to deactivate the power tool when an unintentional impact above a predetermined magnitude is received by the power tool. The power tool may also include a recess for maintaining an accessory tool and may be designed so that it is both statically and dynamically balanced in order to provide a balanced tool both at rest and during operation, and in order to reduce the amount of vibration experienced by an operator during use of the tool.

Abstract: A bundle of hairs, having a hair portion which is composed of plural hairs of synthetic fiber and a base for connecting base ends of the plural hairs of the synthetic fiber, used for painting, writing, drawing, etc., with liquid impregnated into the bundle of hairs. A rate of synthetic fiber non-existent area to an area defined by dimensions of a base portion of the hair portion is set to correspond to purposes of the bundle.

Abstract: A faux painting tool includes a tubular handle, planer body and an application surface. The handle is rotatable and extendable to provide versatility and user comfort. The handle rotates about a first end having a circular dowel rotatably engaged by two spaced parallel couplings. A second end of the handle is removably engaged by a semi-circular carrier member having an opening for insertion of a portion of the handle. A telescoping elongated unit is slidably positioned over the tubular handle. Pressing spring biased pins permits the telescoping unit to be adjusted along a length of the tubular handle thereby lengthening the handle. A handle end includes a threaded aperture for receiving a threaded pole extension. Application material, including lamb's wool, is removably attached to a body of the tool by means of hook and loop fasteners attached to the material and a back surface of the tool's body.

Abstract: A power nozzle for use with a vacuum cleaner. The power nozzle includes a housing having at least two compartments and a bottom surface, a rotary brush at least partially in a front compartment of the housing, a brush motor at least partially positioned in an back compartment of the housing, a suction opening located in the bottom surface of the housing, a set of front wheels, a set of rear wheels, and a wand connected to the housing. The bottom surface has a front end, a back end, and a non-planar shape. The bottom surface at least partially slopes downwardly at least between the front end of the bottom surface and the set of front wheels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the detachable, articulated connection of a wiper blade (14) for cleaning windows, in particular of motor vehicles, to a wiper arm (12) driven on one end, which is provided with a first coupling half (26) on its other, particularly, its free end (13) and a connecting device (24) featuring a second wiper-blade-mounted coupling half (28), which is arranged on the upper band side (23) of a band-like, long-stretched-out, elastic supporting element (22), on whose other, lower band surface, (21) a rubber-elastic wiper strip (20) that can be placed on the window (19) is situated, and the wiper-blade-mounted coupling half (28) has a pivot pin (46) aligned transverse to the wiper blade's longitudinal extension and transverse to the placement direction (arrow 18) to connect to the wiper arm (12), whose longitudinal axis forms the articulation axis (17) of the device and which is allocated to a pin rest receptacle (63) present on the wiper-arm-mounted coupling half (26).